David Archuleta’s Dad is Banned

It’s already hard to still be in a competition as competitive as American Idol, but it’s getting harder for David Archuleta because of his demanding (and disturbing) father, Jeff Archuleta.

The stage dad who already known for his too-much-involvement in his son’s singing career (since he’s only a child), gets worse this week on American Idol.

Idol sources tell TMZ that Jeff has been 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 hit, “Beautiful Girl”. 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.

Apparently, by changing the lyrics, it created problems with the song’s publisher and cost “A.I” a lot of money. After that, Jeff was ordered to sit with “A.I” lawyers on Wednesday, who told him he was “banned from being in the rooms where David was learning or rehearsing his songs.” It’s “Idol’s” position, since David is 17, he does not need a guardian - just a teacher. Jeff will be allowed to sit in the audience during the live show but he’s 86′d from anything backstage.

Sources say the other contestants were fed up with Jeff and didn’t want him near them. Now they have their wish.

Before David join the AI contestant this year, rumors has spread that his dad really is a very ‘nip in the butt’, not only to his son, but to those who involve in any shows David’s participating on. Many years ago, Jeff was also banned on the set when David did “Star Search”.

It’s okay to support your son or daughter, but there’s still a limit. It will turn positive for the children, or it will jeopardize their own career when it’s too much, and that will be a shame. Be strong David, you can get through this on your own!!

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