Clay Aiken: Then and now

CEBU, Philippines - "American Idol" finalist Clay Aiken returns to reality TV next month on "The Celebrity Apprentice"… and he looks a little different than the last time the public saw him.

It couldn't be said whether it's the much-rumored plastic surgery, the nearly transparent facial hair, or just a case of Photoshop run amok. But even the craziest Claymates might have trouble recognizing their favorite "Idol" here.

You can see for yourself when "Apprentice" returns on NBC February 12. (FREEMAN)