Saturday, May 10, 2008

MonChiChi's Dad banned from Idol


Idol's most timid top three finalist is probably a nervous wreck and shy kid cause of his overbearing 'dadanger'... see below:

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 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 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. We're told by changing the lyrics, it created problems with the song's publisher and cost "A.I." a lot of money. 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. [tmz]
meow. ;)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

i thought the lyrics were different.

stage parents living their dreams through their kids have got to go!