Archuleta's Dad Gives Producer Cold Shoulder

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 our spies, on tonight's show during commercials, Jeff shot darts at Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe. J.A. stared Nigel down and was enraged as he watched the E.P. visibly excited as David Cook performed.

Jeff seemed chummy with Randy. The two bro'd out during several breaks. He hugged Paula two times and whispered something in her ear and she nodded in agreement. No interaction at all with Simon.

Jeff was trying to get the attention of legendary songwriter Diane Warren, but she pretty much wouldn't give him the time of day.

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16. I live in an part of NY where I see this type of parent ALL the time, whether it be a dance recital, sporting event or getting their kids crazy trying to get into Ivy league schools. You are all nuts. Everyone protects their child But what are you teaching them as they get ready to go off on their own. Look at all these child stars who could not cross over to the next level once they got older and didn't have a Momager or daddy (ex. Joe Simpson) to guide them. eventually they lose their way and let's just look at the Brady Bunch kids danny bonaduce and shall I go on? few exceptions apply like Jodie Foster, natalie Portman who I happen t live in the area she grew up in and went to the same school as my kids. her folks are level headed and she went to Yale because thats real life

Posted at 10:17PM on May 13th 2008 by Ro

17. David Cook rules. He is the next Ameican Idol. David A. needs to be on the Disney Channel.

Posted at 10:18PM on May 13th 2008 by tennishottie

18. Daddy Archuleta needs to get over himself. I feel bad for David because he's very talented. STILL, I am sold on David Cook as the AI winner this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:22PM on May 13th 2008 by Georgia Girl

19. This is a bunch of crap. I can't believe how many people believe what TMZ says.

Posted at 11:26AM on May 14th 2008 by Becca

20. Jeff A. is just living his life through his child because he never got to make a name for himself before... the same goes with Dina Lohan.

Posted at 10:55AM on May 14th 2008 by go away

21. This idiot "stares down" the Executive Producer during commercial breaks.

What a STUPID thing to do.

That's like sitting on Santa's lap and telling him to get you all sorts
of gifts --- then pissing on his pants.

WHAT AN A-HOLE.

Posted at 10:28PM on May 13th 2008 by Bob

22. I pray for many reasons David Cook wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..." Ro"..I don;t feel like typin tonite..but u said a couple of really stupid things.

Posted at 10:37PM on May 13th 2008 by tu funi

23. Does anyone really care if someone is gay? I mean, it doesn't affect anyone except the individual, no one can change that fact, and it isn't anyone's business but their own. I don't get why anyone cares. If he's gay, great, more women for the straight guys...unless the women are gay, then there is a balance, perhaps. But anyway, who cares either way? It affects no one. It hurts no one (barring someone getting an STD, but straight people get those, too)!!! So it really doesn't matter. Unless the person is a minor, then there may be a legal issue, but if they are a consenting teenager comfortable with being gay...who the F cares?

Posted at 5:42PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Dennis Martin

24. I wish Archie would accidentally smack himself i nthe tooth with his mic, he already looks like he wants to eat it.

Posted at 10:40PM on May 13th 2008 by Katie D

25. David Cook is the winner here, he's the one who is ready to step out there and make records. I might even buy my first Idol winner's CD. (I admit, I have a copy of a Kelly Clarkson CD but it was given to me and I only listen to the one song "Since You Been Gone" (sp?) Sorry, Kelly. You're a cutie, sing well, but I'm just not a huge fan.

David Cook ROCKS!!

Posted at 5:42PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Dennis Martin

26. I totally agree that David A MIGHT have a career with Disney Channel stuff. His dad needs to get over it that his kid isn't gonna buy him a big old house in Beverly Hills. If he does happen to win AI he'll definately be another Taylor Hicks, not a Carrie Underwood.

Posted at 10:42PM on May 13th 2008 by gossip fan

27. gossip fan...David A..doesn't have the personality to communicate to get any where near ANYTHING with Disney...he won't even be a " One hit Wonder"...the show is really bad this yr...David C SHOULD win..but won't cause of the tweenies..this season is just a MASSIVE right off all the way around.

Posted at 10:45PM on May 13th 2008 by tu funi

28. DAVID COOK SUCKS. HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER BORING ROCKER. AND HE'S SLOPPY LOOKING! YUK!

Posted at 10:53PM on May 13th 2008 by Shadster

29. Look at that Jeff....Ball cap, goatee, what a friggin hickbilly. I wish Mel Gibson would go ape sh*t on him and shove the cap where the stars don't shine:)

Posted at 10:56PM on May 13th 2008 by eric

30. I only have one thing to say to David A and his pappy 'HEAD ON APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!!
Seriously I either get a migraine watching this kid perform or I fall asleep.

David Cook and Syesha should be the top two and David Cook should win! I loved his take on The First Time, Can't wait to download it!

Posted at 11:03PM on May 13th 2008 by CANADA LOVES DAVID COOK!

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