Comments on: New “Idol” controversy over David Archuleta’s dad

By: Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:05:54 +0000

i love david u haturs need to shutup ight

By: jra88

jra88 — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:35:08 +0000

Millions of people enjoy WATCHING American Idol and don’t want to switch channels. I, for one, would like to see the integrity of the show restored. And I don’t think that will happen unless the sponsors are flooded with phone calls and the producers lose their support. At this point I don’t even trust the correct results would happen if David A comes out ahead. I wish AT&T’s Randall Stephenson, Coca Cola’s E Neville Isdell and Ford’s Alan Mulally would be bombarded with phone calls from angry viewers who don’t enjoy seeing a minor exploited! Admit it, Nigel, the only reason you caused the big controversy about David’s dad is to give Cook a better chance. Just like he took the Aerosmith song away from David A. and gave it to Cook, and refused Syesha strings and allowed them for Cook. I don’t dislike Cook but be fair, treat everyone the same and let the chips fall where they may without manipulation. Sorry, but this should be called PRODUCERGATE… to achieve his desires at the expense of a really talented kid who should receive a character award for his response to all this trouble the producer’s have caused him - and his family. SHAME ON YOU, NIGEL! At the expense of a 17 year old kid. CPS should arrest you.

By: me

me — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:06:03 +0000

wow, people are so narrow-minded….. I think both David’s are incredibly talented, although totally different, singers and either could fit the bill as the next American Idol very nicely…. the question is what does “America” want: a new male teen idol (which the market is currently lacking) or another talented gritty rocker (that sounds very much like all of the other gritty rockers out there right now)… I enjoy hearing them both sing, which I prefer depends on the week, their music choice and my mood…. but they are both wonderful… and for those critics of American Idol, I have a work of advice: SWITCH CHANNELS!!!!!!! There are about a hundred other things available for your viewing pleasure… GO FOR IT!!!! To both David’s I say: GOOD LUCK! I am certain you will both have much success in your career, REGARDLESS of the outcome of this program!

By: gayle fontenot

gayle fontenot — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:53:32 +0000

Everyone knows the media is a bunch of bull, and who cares?? David is 17 yrs. old and respects his dad, which is admirable. I will say that his dad, if any of this is true, and could hurt David’s chances, should butt out. This will only make David more nervous and less secure in his singing which I think I perfect!!!!

By: Gene

Gene — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:53:16 +0000

Little David is a pleasant singer, but, he is nothing special and very boring. He certainly doesn’t eclipse David Cook, yet, the way Randy Jackson acts, he already has a back deal to produce him. He criticizes everything David Cook does, stabbing him in the back, week after week, because he knows he’s head and shoulders (literally) above the very mediocre smiley-kid with the mean dad. The fact that Jeff, his dad, is so empowered, makes me believe that he knows David has already been picked. This show is a farce. I have been cured of my addiction to Idol, and can’t stand the thought of how stupid they think the public is, and what mediocrity they are rewarding by picking this strange icky kid to win the title this year. I don’t know why it bothers me so much, but, I know I won’t be watching next season if that stepford kid wins. Why bother wasting my energy another season when all the talented contestants are trashed, and they pick someone from the start who they believe they can market. Market to who though? Once the contest ends, who in the world wants this middle of the road, boring strange kid to sing for them? No moi.

By: Jenny Murphy

Jenny Murphy — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:02:59 +0000

Sounds to me like some media people are out to try and influence people to vote against David Archeleta and they are willing to say anything (true or not) to accomplish that. There are unjustifiable accusations being made because some “influential” people do not want him to win.

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:59:08 +0000

Do we really need another wannabe rocker with a beer gut and a comb-over as the next Idol? What ever happenend to the concept of ‘teen’ Idol. The rules need to change to filter out 29 year olds, marrieds, and those with kids. David A. fits the Idol concept perfectly.

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Tue, 13 May 2008 20:51:58 +0000

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By: bob tourtellotte

bob tourtellotte — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:31:40 +0000

Fair enough Paul and lala. But for several reasons, we simply couldn’t get to it over the weekend. For our readers who hadn’t seen it, I felt obliged to post.
cheers,
-bob tourtelotte

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:02:25 +0000

You say, “Numerous media reports.” Which all go back to a single media report(TMZ) which goes back to one discredited AI staffer. The AP is also credited for corroboration, but they are merely repeating what the source said to TMZ (without crediting TMZ). They have no source of their own. You call this a “new idol controversy.” Boy, you guys sure missed the scoop on this one! I’ll be sure to check Reuters every time I want to know what the news was 3 days ago.