American Idol news - David Archuletta's Dad banned

You would think this guy would have learned by now!  The same thing that happened when David was a contestant on Star Search has now happened on AI.  David Archuletta's dad has been booted from rehearsals.  TMZ reported on Friday that there had been concern about him before, but what got him booted was a lyric change he made to "Stand By Me" that cost the show some extra cash.  Will this affect David A's chances of winning AI?  We'll soon find out! The story said -

"LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Backstage meddling has caught up "American Idol" favorite David Archuleta's dad, who's been banned from rehearsals, a person working for the TV talent contest said Friday.

"American Idol" finalists David Archuleta sings Friday before the Utah Jazz/Los Angeles Lakers playoff game.

 The show's action was first reported Friday by the online Web site TMZ.

David Archuleta of Murray, Utah, is one of three contestants left as the top-rated Fox show heads toward the May 20-21 finale. The fresh-faced teenager with the big voice has consistently been deemed a front-runner by the judges and been a consistent fan favorite.

Jeff Archuleta's intense backstage involvement had become a source of concern for the series, the person connected with "American Idol" said -- but it was a lyric change on Tuesday's show that pushed producers to act"  

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