Not only is former "American Idol" contestant Corey Clark shopping a tell-all book about his alleged relationship with show judge Paula Abdul, and not only is he warming up his tell-all routine on tonight's "Primetime Live" special -- which interestingly has been scheduled after "Idol" and during the May ratings derby -- but he's also written and recorded a little song about Abdul's alleged peccadillo during the second season of "Idol."
ABC News teased reporters yesterday afternoon with snippets of information about the "explosive" "Primetime Live" broadcast, because it's so much cheaper than buying ads.
So here we are helping ABC News drum up a few more viewers for tonight's show -- did we mention it's airing during the May sweeps?
ABC News promises that we will hear pals of Clark who claim he told them about the alleged relationship at the time, and even brought Abdul to meet them. Clark's parents will weigh in on how much they disapproved of his having a relationship with a judge during the competition. No word from ABC News on whether the folks will weigh in on whether they disapproved of his alleged assault on his 15-year-old sister and resisting arrest in October 2002 -- shortly before his audition to become a contestant on "American Idol."
ABC News says Clark will claim that Abdul initiated their relationship and helped him select what to sing and gave him money to buy "expensive clothing." And he will discuss how his alleged relationship with Abdul is reflected in a song he has recorded for an upcoming album, the little dear. Presumably, that's the song we're going to hear a portion of in the news report. Hooray.
To really whet our interest, ABC News threw in some exchanges from the interview by reporter John Quiñones, such as this one, in which Clark is asked why he is making these allegations:
Clark: I need to set the record straight for myself. And, you know, unfortunately I need to set the record straight for her, too, because she was a part of it.
Quiñones: Is this a publicity stunt?
Clark: No, this is me telling the truth. And it just so happens to be a very explosive truth.
Clark: And, is this a publicity stunt?
Quiñones: No, this is investigative reporting .
Okay, I made that last part up.
