Ruben Studdard-A House Is Not A Home Note: Ruben Studdard lost the coin toss to Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard would go first. Ruben Studdard picked a safe song in my opinion. I mean he showcased some but not all of his talent. It wasn’t a weak song but it wasn’t his strongest performance either. Clay Aiken - American Idol Season 2, Top 2 - This is the Night Clay Aiken also picked a safe song in my opinion. However, Clay Aiken showed a little more range in his song than Ruben Studdard when Ruben Studdard sung his song. This first round is a pick'em (meaning it all depends who every one thought won this round). Ruben Studdard-Imagine The Judges loved this song. Ruben Studdard is and always will be a soulful singer. Ruben Studdard stepped it up this round. Clay Aiken - American Idol Season 2, Top 2 - Here, There & Everywhere This was perhaps one...