We just want David to be able to be free like everybody else to get on and do what they want to doà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

That’s an interesting way of putting it.

Didn’t see this listed – I apologize if I missed it.

American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe (top right) spoke with EW.com today about the recent reports that Jeff Archuleta (bottom left, with David and mother Lupe), the father of 17-year-old Idol contestant David Archuleta, has been barred from participating in his son’s preparations for the show. Here’s what Lythgoe had to say:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: There have been reports that Jeff Archuleta was banished from backstage, but then David’s vocal coach gave a radio interview in which he said that wasn’t the case. What light can you shed on this?
NIGEL LYTHGOE: “Banished” is a terrible word, isn’t it? It sounds like we’re in some far-off kingdom. He has been asked not to participate in the choice of music with David or be in the room when David is working out his routines that he wants to sing. He’s fine to be in the studio — nothing wrong with that. We just want David to be able to be free like everybody else to get on and do what they want to do….

Yes, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m deleting posts this morning! If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re angry, go take a walk or work out or something.

I did my Pilates today MJ – so I should be pretty well-behaved

Yes, I’m deleting posts this morning! If you’re angry, go take a walk or work out or something.

Nobody is forcing you to as such stop accusing the poor guy unless you have proof ( & I dont mean TMZ source etc)right from the horsesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ mouth -either idol spokesman or one of the contestants. Get a life!!!!

Oh, what fun is that? We rarely get anything directly from the horses mouth. Ah, I remember the wonderful speculative weeks when we hotly debated the words of a hotdog vendor at a concert venue. Next time somebody goes to one of those Idol rehearsals, I expect a full report of what the Gum Pages have to say. Maybe then, we will uncover the truth.

Official spokespeople rarely give us the good stuff. We must rely on leaks and speculation.

And, if we really wanted to “Get a Life” none of us would be posting here. So, way to shut down MJs blog. LOL

Top 10 Ways JA has wrecked this season of Idol:

1) Theme Nights – Convinced Nigel that theme nights should be at least 30 years old. Nigel had lots of ideas about “iTunes Top 100 songs”, “Songs Released this Century”, “Songs that You Hear on a Top 40 Station” and “Songs we Have Never Sung On Idol Before”, but Jeff, the master manipulator, convinced Nigel to change his mind to “Songs so Old Your Grandma thinks they’re Square”

2) Mosh Pitt – Jeff is fully responsible for the Evils of the Mosh Pitt. He personally ripped out all the chairs that used to be there and are holding them hostage in a storage locker in Van Nuys. He also teaches the girls how to sway out of synch before each show.

3) Styling – Jeff is a 40 year old man. The contestants all dress like 40 year old men. You do the math.

4) Sound Mixing – In addition to Jeff’s other skills, he is also a sound mixer. He got Fuller to hire him to do all the sound mixing. The only person he does not sound mix for is his son (he sits in the audience for his performances). When David A sings, a monkey does the sound mixing. I leave it up to the viewers to decide who does the better job.

5) Cleaning – In his spare time, Jeff does all the janitorial work. I don’t mean to blame him, but if he’d done a better job of sanitizing door knobs and phone handsets, perhaps all the contestants might not have gotten sick. The ugly rumours about vials of viruses stolen from the CDC and found in the Idol trash has not been confirmed.

6) Hair – One would think that you would not hire a bald, 40 year old man who wears a hat all the time to be a hairdresser, but you would be wrong.

7) Grumpy Pants Simon – Jeff hid all of Simon’s cigarettes. That’s why Simon is so crabby this year.

Call in Session – Jeff is also a professional media consultant. he convinced Fox that having people call in ask stupid questions was a goldmine. He even arranged for fake callers to call in and as David Cook for a blind date.

9) Cannon Fodder – Did you notice how much of the Cannon Fodder was male this year? Well, Jeff stole all the film footage for Colton, Luke, Garret and Jason.

10) Scandals – Jeff has created each and every scandal this year. Carly’s album? He caused the first one to tank by hiding all the copies in every store in the country. David H stripping? Not true. Jeff stole all of David’s clothes one day when he just happened to be in a strip club. Danny’s Santa video? Photochopped. Amanda burning down her deck? Nope, all Jeff. Who put Analog Heart on Amazon only to rat it out to TPTB. Jeff again. Arrangergate? Obviously, that was Jeff. He stole all those arrangements and then tricked Cook into thinking that he had done them (using hypnosis). He also got any references to crediting the original arrangers removed from the intro videos. Oh, I could go on and on.

So if it is Jason and/or DavidC I do not buy in to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹they should be used to the pressure lineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ because throughout the history of Idol there has always been the ethic of contenstants supporting each other. That is part of the attraction of the show.

The contestants are under enough pressure. They shouldn’t have to put up with bullshit from fellow contestant’s parents.

We know that David’s Dad is banned from the rehearsals, but I would say that the behind the scenes information, as detailed by TMZ is still unsubstantiated. Even if it’s true, I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions about why Cookie or Jason had an off night last week.

Ultimately, it’s the contestant’s responsibility to pull off a performance, no matter what the circumstances.

Who knows, without Daddy’s “skillz” as a producer/arranger–David’s performances may actually improve! I’m with those who think his influence on Archie hasn’t been all that…

I’ve always thought it was the ‘badgering’ of contestant(s) that forced TBPB to finally act.
Initially I was worried that it was Syesha but there’s Hess, and then when the camera flashes to the audience there’s Syesha’s cousins so i think she is quite well managed and protected.

So if it is Jason and/or DavidC I do not buy in to ‘they should be used to the pressure line’ because throughout the history of Idol there has always been the ethic of contenstants supporting each other. That is part of the attraction of the show.

And good musicians bring a degree of sensitivity to the stage. That is what makes them good muscians. And that is what makes them vulnerable. And that vulnerability is exacting what JeffA is trying to exploit.

I also wholeheartedly agree with Folk. If the contestants are responsible for coming up with their own arrangements in conjunction with the band, voice coaches, etc. then that’s how it should be for all of them. Just because someone is young – they shouldn’t have their own personal, musical advisor in the room. But, I guess the “unfair advantage” isn’t really that big of a deal, since Jeff A doesn’t appear to be very good at it (at least to my ears anyway).

React without anger or lashing out at your fellow posters.

Perhaps shutting off your computer and taking a walk is the thing to do instead.