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'Idol' Bans Finalist's Dad From Rehearsals
Archuleta's Father Irks Producers With Lyric Change
POSTED: 6:13 am MST May 12,
2008
UPDATED: 7:53 am MST May 12,
2008
The latest person to be kicked off of "American Idol" is ... finalist David Archuleta's dad?A person who works for "Idol" and spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press that Jeff Archuleta's backstage pass has been revoked, meaning he cannot be with his son during rehearsals.The source said that Jeff Archuleta has caused concern for some time because of backstage involvement, but the thing that pushed producers over the edge was a lyric change.Despite a warning, Jeff Archuleta had insisted on altering the lyrics to "Stand By Me," which David Archuleta sang last week, by adding a verse from the Sean Kingston song "Beautiful Girls."As a result, "Idol" had to pay additional fees for the extra song.Fox declined comment, and Jeff Archuleta could not be reached for comment.David Archuleta is one of the three contestants left vying for the "Idol" title. Also left are David Cook and Syesha Mercado.
Previous Stories:
- May 8, 2008: Jason Castro Dropped From 'Idol' Final Four
- May 1, 2008: Brooke White Booted Off Of 'American Idol'
- April 30, 2008: Paula Abdul Hearing Double On 'Idol'?
- April 29, 2008: Is Seacrest's 'Idol' Job In Jeopardy?
- April 24, 2008: Irish Bartender Gets Last Call On 'Idol'
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