David Archuleta on Dad Jeff: ‘He’s Been Great’

June 16, 2008

David Archuleta was feeling “blessed” on Father’s Day.

The Idol runner-up spent Sunday going to church and eating lunch at Soup Plantation with his father, Jeff.

“That was neat to be able to do,” he wrote on his MySpace page.

That, however, is a different image that Idol fans got of Archuleta’s dad during the singing competition.

Jeff Archuleta was the center of a minor controversy on American Idol when his backstage privileges were revoked after reportedly interfering with the production of the show.

While the 17-year-old spent Monday rehearsing for the Idol tour and taking business meetings, he said he wanted to take time out to thank his fans for the messages they sent to his dad on Father’s Day.

He wrote: “I really appreciate that and I know he does as well. He’s been great so I’m glad you guys took time to send him your messages. Hope everyone else’s dads had a great time too!” –Emmet Sullivan

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Sian June 16th, 2008

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CISSY K June 16th, 2008

ALOT OF PEOPLE BELIEVE IN YOU DAVID AND YOUR DAD MUST BE A WONDERFUL DAD CAUSE WE SEE SUCH GREATNESS IN YOU AND BELIEVE ME WE NEED MORE KIDS LIKE YOU AND DADS LIKE YOURS HAPPY FATHERS DAY JEFF

CopperTone June 18th, 2008

Keep your head up David and Jeff. I also don’t believe all the lies these new affiliates say about you. I feel when you start quoting trash like TMZ that you loose any credability.

Karen June 18th, 2008

Thanks for letting us know what’s going on! We miss seeing you twice a week, so anything coming from you is appreciated.

I never believed the rumors about your dad for a New York minute. You are too happy and well-adjusted for it to be true. I wish the tabloids would just get over it, but I guess since you’re an angel, they have to create some kind of controversy to make themselves feel relevent.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in Tacoma in July and can’t wait to buy your CDs. You are the best! Love ya!