David Archuleta‘s dad, Jeff Archuleta, has been banned from the set of American Idol for being a “complete pain in the ass.”
According to TMZ:
“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.
Changing the lyrics of the song required American Idol to have to shell out some big bucks to the song’s publisher. Idol lawyers informed Jeff he was “banned from being in the rooms where David was learning or rehearsing his songs.” He can sit in the audience but is no longer allowed backstage.
View video of David Archuleta singing “Stand by Me” below.