'American Idol' Producer Explains Ban On David Archuleta's Dad: 'Let's Take Some Pressure Away Here'

David Archuleta Doesn’t Care what People Say about His Dad
thepaparazzis.com 5/14/2008 — American Idol finalist David Archuleta said, “I dont really care what people say, but I know it’s affected him and stressed him out.” Archuleta tells this weeks TV Guide , “I’ve heard some weird things that people have been saying, and it’s kind of a bummer. I think I, of all people, would know what’s going on, and he’s been ...

American Idol: Top 3 Perform
tvsquad.com 5/14/2008 — (S07E39) It only took until the Final Three, but finally the contestants are going to be able to sing at least one song that is entirely their own choice. No themes, no specific artists just whatever their little hearts content. Expect David Cook to ...

The High School Student, The Actress, Or The Bartender--Who's Going Home From "Idol" Tonight? [Idolator's American Idolatry]
idolator.com 5/14/2008 — In which we try to predict whether or not Randy's dubbing Syesha "No. 3" of the final three American Idol contestants was some sort of astrological prediction written in the star-chart shirt he wore last night—or another piece of the mounting ...

Archuleta's Dad Gives Producer Cold Shoulder
tmz.com 5/14/2008 — TMZ.com : Jeff Archuleta, David's dad, showed up in the audience for tonight's "American idol" and made it clear -- he's pissed at the producers.As we first reported, Jeff was such a troublemaker, he was banned from backstage rehearsals. According to ...

Which American Idol Contestant is Going Home Next?
buzzsugar.com 5/14/2008 — Three contestants, three songs each, three chances to show they could be the next American Idol . This year's top trio — the two Davids and Syesha — battled it out on Tuesday night for a spot in next week's Idol finale. Which of the three do you ...