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American Idol runner up David Archuleta arrived at the world premiere of Disney-Pixar’s film ‘Wall-E’ which was held at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Friday. In other Archie news, the 17-year old singer will be hitting the American Idols Live Tour this summer and he’s got his dad tagging along with him. Jeff will be on the tour bus with his son and the other 5 guys. Fellow American Idol alum Carly Smithson recently asked Michael Johns if anyone on the guys’ bus snores. Michael looked at David before saying “Only your dad!”. The AI tour will kick off on July 1 in Glendale, Arizona.

American Idol Season 7 may have more than just David Archuleta as a ‘former star’. It seems that this so-called most talented group since the show’s inception is filled with music industry rejects as several of the contestants this year have already been given a shot at the big time and failed. The show’s rules do not exclude people who have had deals in the past. You just can’t have a current contract.

Carly Smithson has recorded for MCA but was dropped when her debut CD didn’t sell. Kristy Lee Cook also signed with Britney Spears’ production company but did not garner success either. What’s with all the rejects? It’s not like Idol guarantees success anyway. *cough*Ruben*cough*Taylor*cough*.