Idol's Stage Dad: Out!

RTVW Online found this 5/11/2008 on www.eonline.com (flag)

His son might have made it to the Top 3, but David Archuleta's meddlesome dad has been given the boot backstage at American Idol. Producers have banned Jeff Archuleta from prepping... (link)

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Archuleta's Dad Banished from "Idol"

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TMZ.com : TMZ has learned David Archuleta's dad, Jeff, has been officially banned from "American Idol."Here's how it went down. "Idol" sources tell TMZ Jeff has been a complete pain in the ass, interfering with the entire production. He has badgered ...

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Stage Dad Jeff Archuleta Banned from American Idol

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mjsbigblog found this 5/11/2008 on idolator.com

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Stage-Dad Archuleta: "People Don't Like That"

OH NO!! found this 5/12/2008 on www.tmz.com

TMZ.com : TMZ told you first about the ban on David Archuleta's dad backstage at "Idol," and now Team David is trying to circle the wagons, but unlike David's voice, it rings a little hollow.People talked to David's voice coach and a guy from Utah ...

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RopeofSilicon.com found this 5/12/2008 on socialitelife.celebuzz.com

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Posted 5/14/2008 on TV Squad

American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has come out in confirmation that finalist David Archuleta's dad has been effectively banned from participating in David's rehearsals, though he stops short of saying Jeff Archuleta's been banned altogether from the backstage area. In an interesting choice of words, Lythgoe said, "He has been asked not to participate in the choice of music with ...

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Posted 5/14/2008 on USATODAY.com - Lifeline Live

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David Archuleta's Dad Banned From Idol Rehearsals

Posted 5/11/2008 on TVgasm Blog

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Posted 5/10/2008 on American Idol Blog

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Posted 5/10/2008 on Reality TV Soup | News|Spoilers

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