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No Prom for Young Idol David

Posted Apr 23, 08 11:31 AM CDT in US,  Gossip 

(Newser) – American Idol favorite David Archuleta, 17, must skip his high school prom this weekend in Utah to stay in the game, TMZ reports. The reality TV show's strict rules mean that every contestant is on lockdown, including Brooke White, who had to skip her sister's wedding earlier this month.

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"American Idol" hopeful David Archuleta arrives at the 20th Century Fox's "Horton Hears A Who" premiere.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
"American Idol" contestant David Archuleta will miss his high school prom for shot at "Idol" win.   (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)
"American Idol" favorite David Archuleta at the "Idol Gives Back" performance.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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