Actually, I have to say that this is no worse that in canon, and probably it is better than what happened in canon.
1-Lois loves Clark. In canon she thought she loved Lex. True, she realizes she is wrong, but that is a lot later.
2-No matter how stupid Clark was, he did not do anything as stupid as the "only a lead-lined robe will help" line.
So, while Clark did not get things right. I don't think he messed up anymore than canon Clark did.
