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June 6, 2008 ‘Idol’ Calls Off Archuleta Concert!
Love muffins, the executives at American Idol are not playing when it comes to their contestants. Even though the contest is over, there is the ‘Idol’ tour and other things that the contestants are contracted to do. Well, David Archuleta’s dad took it upon himself to plan a concert in their native Utah to thank all of his son’s fans. That was put to a stop very quickly because it was not an “Idol sanctioned gig”. Take me higher lord! Someone needs to read the fine print. I understand wanting to do something to thank the fans, but they had to have known that would not fly. Thoughts?
maymajesty
June 6, 2008 at 3:50 am
I feel so sorry for David. His dad is a trip.
Love Bscott
June 6, 2008 at 6:23 am
Yea David’s dad is crazy but its his crazyness that will probably ensure that David becomes a star- look at Beyonce her dad was crazy too but his drive is what made her successful.
mrsFAB
June 6, 2008 at 7:08 am
I don’t see why they won’t let him thank his fans. AI could have made an exception.
Dejae
June 6, 2008 at 7:13 am
Yea his Dad be doin all kinds of foolishness…It will either help his son or hurt him…
Mikeyb
June 6, 2008 at 10:48 am
i think it’s going to hurt him in the long run!!! maybe even sooner!!
Tonya
June 6, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Poor David, his dad is daddy dearest
Trish
June 6, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Daddy dearest indeed, Tonya.
I feel sad for David, it seems he has no control over his life.
I’m afraid that when he does gain control he may go left to rebel.
Dadenger has got to go. When will David be 18 anyway?
Brian
June 6, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Well that is the problem in this kind of show, once they made you famous you will be contracted to do everything they want, especially you are NEW. Of course you can do whatever you want if you are not famous, but in that case they won’t sign you
Jesse
June 7, 2008 at 2:08 am
David is a minor so his parents should be involved 100%. They have David’s interest in mind and Idol execs only have American Idol’s interests in mind. David is a good kid because his parents are there to guide his way. I am sure when David turns 18 y/o they allow him to start making his own decisions.
NickIRL
June 9, 2008 at 6:45 pm
David’s dad is a good father.
If he was so bad, David would NOT have ended up to be such a decent and humble guy. A bit extreme to that end, but humble none-the-less.