That David Archuleta is one good son. That, or he's brainwashed very well!

Even though his dad, Jeff, is banned from being backstage on American Idol, David says, “I don’t really care what people say, but I know it’s affected him and stressed him out."

Reports remain that the producers were very upset and bothered by Jeff, who insisted that his son switch the lyrics of Stand By Me to include a stupid verse from Sean Kingston's Beautiful Girls, even though they warned him not to do so.

American Idol was then forced to pay much higher royalties due to the lyrics.

Archuleta adds, “I’ve heard some weird things that people have been saying, and it’s kind of a bummer. I think I, of all people, would know what’s going on, and he’s been great."

And , David, responded to reports that his dad withheld water from him during a recording session by stating, "That’s kind of stupid. I’m 17! I think I’d be able to stand up for myself if he were to take my water away.”

Really?

David adds, "He’s given me a lot of good advice and helped me from making any dumb decisions. He understands more than anyone what I want in music, and I’ve felt really blessed to have someone like that.”

Stockholm syndrome!!!!!!

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