Clay Aiken says Kelly Ripa feud sparked the 'most catastrophic' week of his life

Clay Aiken is reflecting on the 20-year-old feud with Kelly Ripa that he says sparked the "most catastrophic" week of his life.

During a recent appearance on the "Hollywood Raw" podcast, the former "American Idol" star looked back on the 2006 incident that unfolded while he was co-hosting "Live with Regis and Kelly." The controversy began after Aiken playfully placed his hand over Ripa's mouth during a live segment.

Aiken revealed that he has not spoken to Ripa since the incident,...