TMZ.com: Jeff Archuleta Banned From American Idol

Archuleta's Dad Banished from "Idol"

TMZ has learned David Archuleta's dad, Jeff, has been officially banned from "American Idol."

Here's how it went down. "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.

We're told by changing the lyrics, it created problems with the song's publisher and cost "A.I." a lot of money.

Jeff was ordered to sit with "A.I." lawyers on Wednesday, who told him he was "banned from being in the rooms where David was learning or rehearsing his songs."

I literally just got home from a long day of working. This was in my mailbox. I'm very upset. Sent out e-mails for any sort of confirmation if this is true. TMZ will not fabricate anything as detailed as being banned from the show will they? American Idol will be on their case first thing in the morning. We will see a confirmation or a strong denial tomorrow.

If this were to be true, then expect a lot of drama over the next few days. Is David Archuleta being set up for the shock elimination to end all shock eliminations next week? NIGEL DON'T DO IT! PLEASE! I'm begging you. This is so unfair. He's just 17! Don't do this to us please.

If David loses, the public will blame Jeff Archuleta and not David, so it's not completely the end of the world -- but DAVID NEEDS TO WIN AMERICAN IDOL. I'm beyond upset. This story really had legs WTF.

Let's wait for any updates tomorrow. NIGEL DON'T DO IT!