Jeff Archuleta -- Stage Dad From Hell

Posted Mar 19th 2008 4:00PM by TMZ Staff

Archuleta David Archuleta's dad, Jeff, is a piece of work.

Sources close to "Star Search" tell TMZ that when David was a contestant back in the day, Jeff's behavior was so bad, he was eventually barred from the lot! The guards actually had a picture of Jeff's mug hanging in the guard shack in case he tried sneaking in.

We're also told the father of the year harassed Tiffany Evans, his "Star Search" rival, lurking outside her practices, even trying to coerce her into drinking milk before a show to ruin her voice. She didn't listen (obviously) and went on to win.

Sources also tell us Daddy Dearest sometimes screamed at his son and has even withheld water during rehearsals, even bringing his son to tears.

As far as "Idol" goes, we hear papa's wrath is still in full blossom. That might explain why Jeff, who normally sits in the audience, was replaced by other family members last week.

Filed under: American Idol

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1. Call in Gloria Allred to rep the kid.

Posted at 4:03PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Tom Martin

2. so

Posted at 4:03PM on Mar 19th 2008 by yoyo

3. He should be killed.

Posted at 4:04PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Big Queen

4. i love you guys at TMZ but you already reported this story either last week or the week before. I have a good memory. the only thing that is really new is that he was replaced in AI's audience. Maybe the guard shack pic too..but the rest is all the same.

I hate that kid. I would probably withold water from him too, in hopes he'd never be able to sing again. I didn't watch AI this week, and i already feel my soul coming back to me

Posted at 4:06PM on Mar 19th 2008 by iowa girl

5. Hmm... sounds like my dad. I like how tmz is making a big deal about it. Too bad Britney's getting well because you guys have nothing else to report nowadays.

Posted at 4:08PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Sabrina

6. That may all be well and true. But, the kid is still a doofus.

Posted at 4:08PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Remo

7. Hang in there David soon you will be on your own!
Wonder what his hang up is? Why doesn't the wife (Mother) do something?
Lynnc

Posted at 4:11PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Lynnc

8. serves this little punk ass right for butchering a Beatles song!!

Posted at 4:12PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Fernando Valenzuela

9. Isn't this old news?

Posted at 4:17PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Jenny

10. Already heard about this

Posted at 4:20PM on Mar 19th 2008 by ONCE AGAIN

11. Old news.
How can anyone bring sweet David Archuleta to tears?
That kid is going places whether he wins or not- hopefully he will leave his dad behind!

VOTE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA!

Posted at 4:21PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Jenny

12. Poor kid. He is goofy, but he seems pretty sweet. I can't stand parents like that who freak out about their kids extracurricular activities... sports, music, etc.

Posted at 4:22PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Lyric

13. The kid will have a big confict between show business and his religion. I wish him well even though he does nothing for me!

Posted at 4:22PM on Mar 19th 2008 by observer

14. I really, but really can not believe you people!

Trashing a person that is trying to get ahead in life!

WOW what has the human race become?

Posted at 4:29PM on Mar 19th 2008 by foreverthin

15. TMZ Get someting else to talk about and leave this kid alone who the F cares or even if its true!!
I really hope he win's GOOD LUCK DAVID!

Posted at 4:29PM on Mar 19th 2008 by RC. CA. Girl

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