Might as well call Jeff Archuleta "Geppetto," because it's clear he's still the puppet master behind the scenes of his son's career. Yesterday at LAX, David echoed Daddy's every word.
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16. ugh, shut up tmz. jeff's a sweetheart, so is his son. talking to paparazzi is weird, lay off.
Posted at 3:59PM on Jul 18th 2008 by bri
17. Let David grow into the man he will be one day. Once he is ready - only he can know for sure when that time is. His dad is doing what good fathers should be doing - guiding his kid and keeping an eye out for trouble. How can you fault that?
Posted at 4:17PM on Jul 18th 2008 by Just ME
18. Jeff hardly said anything. He seems like a really sweet father. All he wants is for his son to be successful.
Posted at 5:12PM on Jul 18th 2008 by heather
19. Love the kid, but his dad is certainly up to something.
Posted at 5:16PM on Jul 18th 2008 by JRM
20. I love David! His music is incredible and he has a great future ahead of him - absolutely! Keep your head up, David because you have wonderful things in store for you.
Posted at 5:43PM on Jul 18th 2008 by Christine
21. And to all the posters who write hateful comments towards David and take the time to confirm them through email and such--I question how much time you have to do so. Why post if you don't like David? You guys are pitiful, really.
Posted at 5:46PM on Jul 18th 2008 by Christine
22. I, too have had the pleasure of talking with Jeff several times and there is no way any of the stories about him are true. He is a soft spoken, humble, genuine man who loves his son dearly. The thing he cares about most is David and he is very protective of him. Like a good father should be. Seriously if this is all TMZ has - great! More publicity for David. His new single comes out Aug. 12!
Posted at 5:51PM on Jul 18th 2008 by blaykee
23. dear tmz,
you suck big hairy elephant testicles.
love, crayon.
Posted at 5:55PM on Jul 18th 2008 by crayontree741
24. TMZ shut, up.
Posted at 6:13PM on Jul 18th 2008 by devin
25. Jeff is a great parent, and David is a great and talented kid...
Posted at 6:15PM on Jul 18th 2008 by cruzceleste
26. I have had..
TMZ you think you know everything about the Archuletas well guess what you don't..David A's parents are the kindest and most caring people i have ever met. And if you so much care about David A then you wouldn't be bashing his Dad who David loves. I have met them and i just want to say that all the rumors about jeff and lupe are false, he is not obnoxious, he is one of the nicest and kindest people and caring...Tons of people have met Jeff and they say he is one of the nicest and awesome parent
you make me sick.... so unless you can start backing up these "stage dad" claims then stop spreading lies, it is not right.
Goodbye...!!!
Posted at 6:18PM on Jul 18th 2008 by devin
27. Seriously... Give it up on this kid. I've met him multiple times and he is the sweetest thing ever. I've actually even had an extensive conversation with his dad and he is also very nice. They are both quiet and shy. Just leave them alone. You really have nothing on them.
Posted at 6:41PM on Jul 18th 2008 by Brittany
28. I have a lot more confidence in Jeff Archuleta's parenting skills than I do in TMZ's "journalism."
Posted at 7:11PM on Jul 18th 2008 by hcrj
29. This is another sad attempt by TMZ to try and save face since all of their stories about Jeff Archuleta have proven to be false. TMZ is going to take every chance they can get to try and make Jeff look bad in an attempt to save their reputation, and I use the word reputation very lightly. TMZ should thank it's lucky stars that the Archuleta's are good enough people that they are not suing for slander. This should be a lesson in why it's best to simply tell the truth in the first place. I was pleased however to see that the guy asking the questions in the airport was at least courteous this time. The bottom line is that David Archuleta is one of the most kind hearted and genuine people you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. I'm sorry folks, but this kind of kid simply does not come from bad parenting.
Posted at 7:14PM on Jul 18th 2008 by Interesting
30. Leave David and Jeff, alone. You had to stoop to making up false stories about David Dad to make headlines and now you're following a 17 year old around an airport asking does he get more girls now. David nor Jeff are stupid, don't expect them to confide in you guys.
Posted at 8:02PM on Jul 18th 2008 by goodgirlgonebad
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