A recent article from the Associated Press reports that Jeff Archuleta, father of popular American Idol contestant David Archuleta, has been banned from the backstage and rehearsal areas of the show.

Some of this could stem from David Archuleta’s version of “Stand by Me,” performed recently on the Idol stage. Rumor has it that Archuleta pressured his son into using lyrics from “Beautiful Girl” in the ditty, causing FOX to fork over additional funds for publishing rights. Some sources say Archuleta was warned not to make the change.

In a past interview with Us Magazine, Jeff Archuleta defended himself against all the bad press, as rumors of his stage-controlling ways have been evident since very early on in the competition. In the interview, Archuleta called himself a “musical consultant” for son David.

Those connected with the show say the ban isn’t a punishment. The two other remaining Idol contestants, Syesha Mercado and David Cook, do not have a parent or manager with them when they are creating their song arrangements. Vocal coach Dean Kaelin, who works with David Archuleta, said “It is more of a fairness issue than anything else.”

As a minor (under eighteen years of age), David must legally have a parent or guardian with him during his Idol tenure.