Ricky Martin has been a successful singer for years, yet he seems to be following in the footsteps of a relatively new addition to the music industry - former American Idol contestant, Clay Aiken.

Interestingly enough, their similarities have little to do with their vocal talent and a lot to do with their personal lives.

Suspicion surrounding Clay Aiken’s sexuality has been fuelling tabloid stories since he stepped onto the American Idol stage in 2002, much like the tabloid fodder surrounding Ricky Martin.

In August of 2008, Clay Aiken announced the arrival of his son, Parker Foster. Parker’s surrogate mother, Jaymes Foster (sister of record producer David Foster) carried and delivered the baby, but the two made it very clear there was no sexual relationship. They did, however, claim that they were going to raise the baby together. 

Following the birth of his new son, Clay was subject to even more speculation of homosexuality. In September of 2008 Clay Aiken confirmed he was gay to PEOPLE Magazine.

Now, just a few months later, one of the entertainment industry’s most controversial men is following in the exact same footsteps of Aiken - leading many to believe that he too, is gay.

The first photos of Ricky Martin’s twin boys surfaced online today. The beautiful babies were also carried and delivered via surrogacy and Martin plans to raise the children on his own (for now, at least).

But the parallels between the two men have many people wondering how long it will be before Ricky Martin admits to being gay as well.

Will Ricky soon admit to being gay?

We hope so. He should be proud of who he is. He deserves to be happy!