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Daddygate: The Idol Producers Speak!

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News keeps buzzing about the banning of David Archuleta's stage dad from hell, Jeff, from visiting American Idol backstage or during rehearsals. This is the first "ban" of its kind on the show.

We've heard David's side, but….what about the producer's side?

Now, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is speaking out.

Nigel says, "'Banished' is a terrible word, isn't it? It sounds like we're in some far-off kingdom. He has been asked not to participate in the choice of music with David or be in the room when David is working out his routines that he wants to sing. He's fine to be in the studio, nothing wrong with that. We just want David to be able to be free like everybody else to get on and do what they want to do."

So what about the reported argument that occurred over Jeff making influencing David to use other lyrics during his performance of Stand By Me?

To that Nigel adds, "There was a lyric change that happened that was a total misunderstanding. Just another, um, step along the way of us saying, 'Okay, this is what we want to happen from now on.'"

As for the reports that they didn't want Jeff backstage to be "fair" with the other contestants that don't have any outside help with their song selections and arrangements.

To that Nigel adds, "No, no, no. It has nothing to do with fairness. We just want everyone to have an equal opportunity, and if that's fairness, fine. But this is more of just the fact of let's take some pressure away here, you know? It's like anybody appearing in front of their mom and dad. Let's just open up the pressure cooker, release the pressure, and you just get on and do what you gotta do."

So after all that, what it basically comes down to is, Jeff seems to be pressuring David and annoying the hell out of everyone else.

Keep him banned!

Stage dads are even worse than stage moms. Ask Macaulay Culkin.

Actually, speaking of Macaulay, wouldn't it be funny if he joined that VH1 has-been reality show?

We haven't seen him around in years!

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    68 comments to “Daddygate: The Idol Producers Speak!”

    1. Nyheart13 says – reply to this


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      first?

    2. NH says – reply to this


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      8

    3. twin says – reply to this


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      uh first?? ugh and its about american idol thing. ga who cares?

    4. Ginger says – reply to this


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      FIRST!!!! And this guy sucks monkey ass!

    5. Corey Carrier - Boston, Mass. 02134 says – reply to this


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      I hope he actually loses BECAUSE OF his horrible, greedy, manipulative stage dad, Jeff.

    6. gah says – reply to this


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      Dude, it's not that serious. It's only American friggin Idol. These "idols" don't go anywhere. Except for Carrie Underwood..go Carrie!! However, most of them get their 15 minutes of fame, and you never hear 1 word about them again. I hear that Ruben is going to be making a comeback. LOL! A comeback to what?

    7. dykemarch says – reply to this


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      Kid rides the short bus.
      Isn't it obvious?

    8. MichaeL says – reply to this


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      Me and my Bf always make fun of him! HAHA I hope he doesnt win! LOVE U AHMED :)

    9. :] says – reply to this


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      weird dad. third

    10. Julie says – reply to this


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      I LOVE DAVID ARCHULETA!
      Not as much as Nick, Joe, or Kevin Jonas… but i still love David! for real if he doesnt win, imma be SOOO PISSED!

    11. g says – reply to this


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      as far as mac is concerned, he's just very careful as to what projects he's connected to. the guy doesn't HAVE to work, he's got money in the bank and mila kunis by his side

    12. LoveLesLipsLustLabia says – reply to this


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      Actually Macaulay Culkin was in this fun quirky movie called Sex and Breakfast, which came out pretty recently. You should check it out!

    13. LookAtYou says – reply to this


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      His dad is chomping at the bit trying to make David the winner, but the fact still remains he was taught to sing and is not a natural talent. That's what will hold him back.

    14. J says – reply to this


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      he's soooo gay! Also, he comes off so fake; his humbleness no beleivable!

    15. me says – reply to this


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      i dont get what the fuss about this guy is. he has the face of a toddler and the body of a child. wtf is with all of the attraction? is america even more pedophilish? this isnt the only person. what about the jonas brothers? thank god these pussies dont live near me.

    16. Frame says – reply to this


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      Who wants to see Perez in a John Mayer neon ball hugger?

    17. Attitude Dude says – reply to this


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      ………He was NOT in the audience tonight………….

    18. ick says – reply to this


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      He has no image. Despise him with a passion. Dad sounds like an overbearing diva. He [the kid] should be voted off for that alone. I'm glad the Idol ratings are dropping. It's a silly show. Watching it has become sheer torture. Between Paula's ass kissing drunken rants, Simon's same old ,same old, and Randy always saying "Dog."..Try "cool beans" Randy.

    19. Hannah says – reply to this


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      What about Saved?

    20. Bindi Irwin says – reply to this


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      David Archuleta looks just like me!!!!

    21. Keira says – reply to this


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      Re: J – Learn how to spell and use the correct words: 1) Humility (not humbleness); 2) Believable (i before e); and 3) So what if he's gay? is that a problem?

    22. Mario L. says – reply to this


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      Re: Bindi Irwin –

      Too funny!

    23. DavidArchuletaForever says – reply to this


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      All you haters stop being jelous!!!! you stop giving him a hard time!! He is innocent and down to earth!!! You guys are just jealous because he is good looking (one) he has a very good voice, very likeable and he has many obsessed loving fans!!!! i'm sure most of you haters are boys who are VERY jelous and if your girls then realize that all boys have lover girls! STOP hating!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not going to mention any names dykemarch, MichaeL, J, gah, twin , and especialy me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!a stupid name, but i'm not saying its me DavidArchuletaForever

    24. Stacey says – reply to this


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      Macaulay was in a BUNCH of good films. Saved and Party Monster in the last few years. Why are you such a punk?

    25. KIKI says – reply to this


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      i have that shirt.

    26. Mario L. says – reply to this


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      Re: DavidArchuletaForever –

      OK Mr. Jeff Archuleta, you can stop posting here…….

    27. ron says – reply to this


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      David Archuleta is the most talented one. He deserves the win the most! And he is a cutie

    28. al says – reply to this


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      Hahaha..its SAD!!! There is only 29 response to this post. No body cares about David A. I am donating one comment here bcuz i pity that little boy. The only ppl who vote 4 him is lonely teenager that really need to get a life..Hahaha..he sux..for real..he is just gonna be like taylor hicks…obession for the first few months and puff!!! GONE forever

      and his dad has got to be the biggest LOSER everrrrrr…..

    29. u suck says – reply to this


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      u suck !!!!!!!!and your gay~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    30. ashlee says – reply to this


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      Re: Mario L. –

      FUNNY!!!!!

    31. Alex says – reply to this


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      I'm shocked to see that this was the only recent posting on the show! I was sure I would find a story on how terrible the show was this evening. It was completely ridiculous & rigged! Good bye Syeisha & good luck! Good bye Idol, definitely my last season watching!

    32. BIG BROWN EYES says – reply to this


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      Oh he makes me want to puke! He is so sweet, one can get sugar diabetes just looking at him…. Reaching for my stomach distress bag…..

    33. kt says – reply to this


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      MacCauley is a cool kid. He lives in NYC and keeps mad chill. He's done some artsy stuff in recent years…good for him Hollywood is ASS. NYC is the place for art. I think him and the olsens should do a project.

    34. molly says – reply to this


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      He looks blind

    35. Yogi Bear says – reply to this


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      stop dissing this boy everyone. come on, he is a good kid despite his evil dad. give him a break. go perez!!

    36. Sim says – reply to this


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      I LOVE Archie, but frankly, i don't think he'll last ten minutes if he wins Idol. He'll most likely end up as another Ruben or Fantasia. He's an extremely talented boy and i can't get enough of him, but i would rather see him lose than wash out like most of the winners. David Cook will bring home the title for sure.

    37. allyk says – reply to this


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      David is BOOORINGG!! tonight while watching the show it hit me, he has the perfect Disney voice. no matter what he sings it all sounds the painful same.

    38. mimi says – reply to this


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      "it's got nothing to do with fairness, just equal opportunities…" surely this is the definition of fairness! imbecile

    39. jenbunny says – reply to this


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      look, it's a monchichi!

    40. NewfieGirl says – reply to this


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      Re: jenbunny – #42 - Hilarious!! That kid is so annoying. Can't stand his 'oh, you like me? Are you sure? Oh thanks!!!' response after he sings. He's so awkward, as a lot of teenagers are, but this is the best America can do? puhleeze.

    41. michele says – reply to this


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      DAVID A. SUCKS!!!HE BREATHS TOO HEAVY,IT'S ANNOYING.DAVID C IS THE BEST.

    42. denise says – reply to this


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      David Archuleta is a very talented and beautiful person.

    43. en says – reply to this


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      Come on, leave this boy alone. This is his music career, not his dad's. He is the best singer and will make a great role model when he becomes the American Idol.

    44. LauRen says – reply to this


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      LOL!! his dad is an ass!

    45. rainbow says – reply to this


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      I love David Archuleta. He will win American Idol. :)

      I am forever his adoring fan.

      DA FTMFW!

    46. Lyn says – reply to this


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      What is it about the kid that makes people either love him or hate him with such passion? I adore his voice and loved his performance of "And So It Goes" last night. I think it's funny that he has a rep for having a tween fanbase, because when you read the comments it's the haters who can't seem to spell or articulate. (Cook fans, I wonder?)

    47. Lee says – reply to this


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      I would guess that the many bashers that come to these forums and write hurtful things towards a kind, decent young person, is probably, themselves, not very well liked by other people that know them.

      To judge someone that you do not know at all, is the epitomy of being utterly immature and obnoxious. Why are you here? Why do watch the show and read the articles? Get out of your parent's basement and get some sunlight.

    48. Lisa says – reply to this


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      Macaulay Culkin was in "saved" GREAT movie and he still works, he's an indi darling now and a great actor

    49. chitown lady says – reply to this


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      God I am SICK of this little freak………Is he really that great of a singer ?????? NOPE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is way to immature to handle fame. That is all to clear……..He needs to go the route of Clay boy Aiken. This idol show is really getting totally lame. Time for it to go………David Cook deserves to win. He has shown his talent in many ways. David A is a ballad singer thats all……That isn't gonna make it in the real world today…..David go home and go to college…That will serve you far more better. Also boardway hires alot. Thats a good route for you….. Your too whinny and immature….go home………………

    50. drew says – reply to this


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      Awe. David is so cute. Can't help but smile at him. Daddy should stay away. After last night, the cute Morman surprised me with is song choice and by keeping the words in. I think he might have some spunk and drive in him so here's to hoping he'll know to tell Dad to go back to his job. But yeah, there's a big family crisis about to happen.

    51. soo en says – reply to this


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      Firstly, my sympathies to those who find David A's personality fake and unbelievable. Is your perception of fellow humans so jaded by the harshness of life? Haven't you encountered or been blessed by genuine, kind friends and neighbours? I have friends who are like David. He is what he is - a good soul. I feel sad that his love for singing had took him to compete in American Idol, thus exposing him and his family to cruel critics. Shame on you. David's just a 17 year old who's trying to live his dream. In a span of 3 months he's inspired so many lives with his singing. This is true SUCCESS! I am so humbled by this young man.

    52. blah says – reply to this


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      no one cares who wins. yawn.

    53. lulu says – reply to this


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      actually macauley does alot of voice-overs on a show called robot chicken.

    54. Matthew says – reply to this


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      WTF is in his hand in the picture??

    55. jimmyjazz says – reply to this


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      ALL RIGHT I'LL SAY IT…THIS KID IS TOO CUTE!! I WOULD HAVE SUCH A CRUSH IF I WERE BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL

    56. Susie says – reply to this


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      you too can achieve this look. after all, that shirt is now in the CLEARANCE rack at target.

    57. claire says – reply to this


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      ILOVEYOUDAVID!

    58. taylor says – reply to this


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      ILOVEYOUDAVID!

    59. tom says – reply to this


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      shutthefuckup, this kid is THE man

    60. natalia says – reply to this


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      david rox my sox & he is sooo HOT

    61. blablabla says – reply to this


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      Too bad David is only STUUUUUPID 17!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      .
      he doesn't realize that singing 1000 notes around a word doesn't actually convey ANY emotion.
      .
      stop following Mariah and look back to Ella, Billie, Barbra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    62. emily says – reply to this


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      Re: Matthew –

      looks like his diaper, he must have made a poopie!!

      DAVID COOK ROCKS MY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    63. abc says – reply to this


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      how about all of you stop hatin' on david
      i

    64. dmc says – reply to this


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      david tiene que ganar….
      esta cositasss

    65. Fashionista says – reply to this


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      I am sick of this little freak show. He sounds like he's got a perpetual congestion. He gasps every two words and he has the stage presence of a prune. He's going to make Taylor Hicks appear to be successful. Oh, and he's gay although he won't be able to come out until his tyrannical father dies.

    66. Monica says – reply to this


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      Hey all you David fans Email me at davidarchuleta_forever@yahoo.com so we could chat about him!

    67. messytessy says – reply to this


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      Vote for David Archuelta or I will kill MYSELF!!

    68. megan says – reply to this


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      He is a BIG HUGE FAT BABY
      he is no teen