The Runner-Up (Documentary, English)
Status: Ended
Premiered: 2015-04-07
Ended: 2015-04-28
Network: Esquire Network
Country: US
Airs on: Tuesday
Air time: 22:00
Runtime: 60 minutes
This four-hour documentary series takes an all-access look at one of the most unique political campaigns of the past election year – the Congressional run of American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken. The series examines what it takes to run a campaign from the perspective of a candidate who is both a newcomer to the American political scene, and also a well-known celebrity. Throughout, Aiken struggles with his desire to be seen as a viable candidate and his need to convince voters (and America) to take him seriously.