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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 4:59 pm
what does his dad do that has him banned?
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 5:14 pm
AP is reporting it as well. The final straw for the producers is that they changed the words to the song he performed last week which resulted in some costs for the producers. The producers had previously said that the songs were to be sung as written and no changes, in fact they ordered the father not to change anything. Also, he apparently was also intimidating the other idols as well so he is personna non grata. Sounds a bit like the Culkin Dad or Brooke Shields mom. I think it would probably be in David A's best interest not to win this thing and to go to college for a few years, get away from home then figure out his future.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 8:02 pm
I can't believe he changed the lyrics to the song, the producers told them they couldn't, and THEN David sang the changed song? Seriously? These people are not newbs in the music industry. They have to know what the issues are with copyright. (I wonder if there's any way the costs can be passed back to Archuletta daddy? Hehehe!) I never agree with conspiracy theories, but I now think no way will David A win this. Even if he gets to F2, there is no way. Someone in the producers office will set up a bot and dial nonstop for anyone else BUT David A. I was wondering about his needing a legal guardian around since he's "under age." Guess he's old 'nuff for it not to be an issue. The kid needs to grow a pair and get as far away from his father as he can. Seriously.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 8:16 pm
I saw him say on one of the entertainment shows that DA originally had roommates of the other idol constestants. At some point, his father became his roommate.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 2:33 pm
Of the three finalists the only CD I would not buy is one by David A. He's too teeny bopper for me. I would readily buy David C's. I hope if Syeshia comes in second that some Broadway type agent will pick her up and set up auditions for Broadway and off-Broadway shows or perhaps a soap based in NY. Am I correct in saying that she is based in Miami right now? She needs to keep her visibility up and Miami would probably not be the best locations although lots of celebs have second homes there.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 5:43 pm
It doesn't matter to me who wins. I think that David C will kick David A's behind when it comes to cd sales. (i.e. Daughtery and Taylor Hicks)
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Mush
Member
09-09-2002
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 8:33 am
I feel sorry for David A -- it must be horrible to have his dad be so controlling -- but not enough to vote for him or buy one of his CDs. I've never really liked child singers. They just seem too "packaged" to me.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 9:15 am
GMA had a whole segment on stage parents. And yup, while Mr. Archuletta and the Idol producers could not be reached for comment, they (GMA) replayed the changed lyrics. Father Archulette is quote a professional musician endquote. So he knows the legalities of using someone else's lyrics. I cannot believe he just ignored it and told David to go ahead. (
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 2:15 pm
Jason on Ellen? Anyone?
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 2:27 pm
Video of Jason on Regis & Kelly and also Ellen: LINK 
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:29 pm
So he knows the legalities of using someone else's lyrics. JMO: For the last few weeks, Daddy D was seeing DC getting praise for changing up the arrangements and it rankled him. He decided that little D to stand out more as a creative person. Since little D may not have the experience to be as creative as DC, daddy did it for him. My thought was that daddy dearest figured AI is making enough money that they could afford the additional charge for the changed lyrics. AI is a money making machine from the Ford Commercials to the Coke on the desk and the text messaging. Therefore, Daddy ignored the producers request not to change the lyrics, on purpose, thinking it was no big deal because they could afford it anyway. If he has already gotten away with quite a few 'stage dad' moments, he's not going to let a little thing like money stop him. Will a little thing like being banned from the rehearsals stop him - No. I'm sure that little D is doing double rehearsals, once with the program and the other at night with Daddy D.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:36 pm
They will block David A's phone in numbers so Syesha and DC will get the votes. I think they did that before, but can't remember where I got that information from. In this case, they need too.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 5:04 pm
Escapee... I hope you are right!!! 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 5:17 pm
Escapee, please make it so! As far as Daddy Dearest, there is a world of difference with changing the musical arrangement of a song and adding lyrics from a whole 'nother song! Daddy Dearest (seems to be) a real POW.
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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 5:34 pm
If they were told to not change them, why does that not disqualify David A? I would think something like that would get him removed. JMHO, of course.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Oooh!! I vote for disqualify!!!
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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 6:36 pm
It seems like they are saying not to do something and yet, there are no consequences when it is done. David C and Syesha appear to be following the rules. It should be the same standard for all of the contestants.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 7:21 pm
I can't believe ya'll want to punish that boy for what his father is doing.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 8:20 pm
uh, the 'boy' sang it. he's 17, he knows the rules. he's old enough to follow the rules.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 4:51 am
I also vote to disqualify!!! Seriously, this kid is 17 years old, do you think TPTB at Idol want to put up with his PITA dad?
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Snoopsmom
Member
02-19-2003
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 5:50 am
IMO, you all have it wrong. I think the banning of Jeff Archuleta and all the publicity was timed perfectly to ensure David A. gets to the final 2 and eventually wins. David will be nervous tonight, and may even perform poorly. Then he will get tons and tons of sympathy votes due to all he's been through.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 6:00 am
Snoopsmom, very good point. My sister said the same thing ...
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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 6:58 am
I bet you are right. Regardless, I won't be buying a David A CD, but will buy David C's. Jeff may be the instigator, but David did break the rules. But, it doesn't matter to his fans. They will probably feel he is being victimized.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 7:19 am
Idol has many different "controversial incidents" whenever the ratings start to sag. They could have quietly handled the whole thing, but now, a lot more people will tune in to see if anything happens. Especially for the results show.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 8:24 am
If nothng else, hopefully this will end the under 18 contestants.
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