Home > Blogs > Reality Bytes > Archives > 2008 > May > 11 > Entry
Archuleta’s Dad Banned from “American Idol” Latest update
Stories have been flying around the internet since the beginning of the season about David Archuleta’s meddling father. This weekend, (May 10) the AP and other news sources are reporting Jeff Archuleta, David’s father, has lost his backstage pass and is now banned from rehearsals.
According to the reports, David’s father “made a lyric change on Tuesday’s show that pushed producers to act.” The anonymous inside source also said of David’s father, “despite warnings from the producers (he) added a verse from another song causing “American Idol” to incur additional costs.”
The UPI is reporting that Simon Cowell, one of the more outspoken judges, is downplaying the ban. Cowell is quoted as saying “David Archuleta’s father may no longer be backstage at the U.S. TV series, but he can be in the audience.”
Jeff Archuleta’s behavior has surround the Idol wannabe long before Idol. In an interview on the Today Show, Naomi Judd has some words of advice for David Archuleta’s father: “Leave him alone - his dad is like a monster.”
In March, TMZ, FOX news and others reported Jeff Archuleta, had to be “barred from the lot.” The site alleges that David dad’s photo was “hanging in the guard shack in case he tried sneaking in.”
Why not let David Archuleta win or lose on his own… Perhaps the producers should remove all the parents and/or family from the backstage area to ensure the performances are that of the contestant without outside influence or manipulation. There’s a thought! or better yet, - Why not ban Jeff Archuleta altogether… if he was altering a song - he should go - shouldn’t he - or at least shouldn’t Archuleta be disqualified?
What do you think?
Permalink | Comments (6) | Post your comment | Categories: American Idol
Comments
By PAM
May 12, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
All I see is what is on the TV so leave the David alone. He is personable and sings very well. Obvously some of that personality is from his father, so his dad can’t be all bad. Just let it be and if he is too interfering leave it up to David’s manager to be to handle and if it doesn’t give David an unfair edge over the other contestants who really cares. Even if Canada can’t vote we all still really enjoy the show!!!By PAM
May 12, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
All I see is what is on the TV so leave the David alone. He is personable and sings very well. Obvously some of that personality is from his father, so his dad can’t be all bad. Just let it be and if he is too interfering leave it up to David’s manager to be to handle and if it doesn’t give David an unfair edge over the other contestants who really cares. Even if Canada can’t vote we all still really enjoy the show!!!By PAM
May 12, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
All I see is what is on the TV so leave the David alone. He is personable and sings very well. Obvously some of that personality is from his father, so his dad can’t be all bad. Just let it be and if he is too interfering leave it up to David’s manager to be to handle and if it doesn’t give David an unfair edge over the other contestants who really cares. Even if Canada can’t vote we all still really enjoy the show!!!By PAM
May 12, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
All I see is what is on the TV so leave the David alone. He is personable and sings very well. Obvously some of that personality is from his father, so his dad can’t be all bad. Just let it be and if he is too interfering leave it up to David’s manager to be to handle and if it doesn’t give David an unfair edge over the other contestants who really cares. Even if Canada can’t vote we all still really enjoy the show!!!By Craig
May 12, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
Anna - Maybe Naomi learned from her past and wanted to share. Just a thought.By anna
May 12, 2008 3:17 AM | Link to this
Who is Naomi Judd? Is she the country singer, whose own daughter didn’t want to talk her for years?