Jeff Archuleta, father of David Archuleta, will no longer be allowed on the set of American Idol.
TMZ is reporting that Jeff Archuleta has cost American Idol a large sum of cash by changing the lyrics to one of David’s songs. American Idol was forced to pay the publisher of “Stand By Me” because of the changes.
TMZ states,
‘Idol’ sources tell TMZ Jeff has been a complete pain in the a**, interfering with the entire production. He has badgered producers, the band, vocal coaches, and even other contestants. The final straw came this week, when Jeff wanted to change the lyrics to David’s first song, ‘Stand By Me.’ Jeff insisted on adding a verse from Sean Kingston’s ‘Beautiful Girls.’ Producers sent him an e-mail telling him the lyrics could not be changed. They were beyond pissed when David sang the song with Kingston’s lyrics during the live show.
Lawyers for American Idol have told Jeff that he is, “banned from being in the rooms where David was learning or rehearsing his songs.”
Jeff Archuleta will not be allowed backstage anymore but is still able to attend his son’s performances as a member of the audience.
It is really surprising that Jeff is the first parent banned from the set. Parents go crazy when their child get a chance at fame.
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May 11th, 2008 at 1:01 am
He’s lucky that he didn’t get his son kicked off the show.
May 11th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Parents really need to learn when to back off!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Doesn’t his dad look a little like Danny Bonaduce? I wonder if they are related.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
His dad does kindof look like Danny Bonaduce..lol.I am shocked that he actually listened to his dad rather than the producers, that was a big mistake. Something like that could cost him his career. I have read several reports about his dad interferring, I think he needs to back off.
May 11th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Good for American Idol. How sad and embarrassing for David though, he is lucky it hasn’t cost him his chance to win the next American Idol. What is his dad thinking?
May 12th, 2008 at 9:21 am
His dad is crazy thinking that he can overpower the American Idol people, he’s lucky they didn’t take his son off the show or something.