David Archuleta returning to 'American Idol'

Season Seven runner-up will perform on the April 22 double-elimination episode of 'Idol'

David Archuleta returning to 'American Idol'

David Archuleta

Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FOX

David Archuleta is the latest "American Idol" veteran scheduled to make his return to the FOX reality smash.

FOX announced that Archuleta will perform next Wednesday (April 22) in an important double-elimination episode of "American Idol."

The double-elimination was caused, of course, by the judges' decision to utilize the Save on Matt Giraud, the contestant who received the fewest votes following the April 14 show.

Next Tuesday night will be Disco Night for the Top Seven and the following night will see Disco icons Harry Wayne "KC" Casey (of KC and the Sunshine Band), Thelma Houston and Freda Payne perform a medley of their hits "Get Down Tonight," "Don't Leave Me this Way" and "Band of Gold."

Archuleta, the runner-up to David Cook in "American Idol" Season Seven, will perform "A Little Too Not Over You," his grammatically twisted new single.

 

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    idolfan oh man - this is the one we've been waiting for - david archuleta makes his triumphant return to american idol!! i haven't watched much of this year's show, but i will tune in to see archie again, and see what he's going to perform..... archie is coming home!!

    April 16, 2009 at 9:56AM EST Reply to Comment
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    pastel Totally exciting. David appearances are creating hysteria whereever he goes these day. Check out his Asia appearances and Cleveland yesterday. AI should prepare for that.

    April 16, 2009 at 10:06AM EST Reply to Comment
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    DA Fan For Life Yeh, David Archuleta is on AI and the only reason I will be watching it this season. I can't wait for everyone to see he is no longer the shy boy from last season, but an incredible and confident performer.

    April 16, 2009 at 10:12AM EST Reply to Comment
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    music123 I am so excited to see David Archuleta on Idol again!!! Woot! Can't wait to see him light up the stage and fill the room with his VOICE!

    April 16, 2009 at 10:14AM EST Reply to Comment
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    hollyre I can't wait for David on AI next week. Finally an amazing voice to grace the stage again. What a great person David is. ALTNOY is a great song and the band is fabulous!

    April 16, 2009 at 11:14AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Grannycrush I haven't been watching Idol much this year, but I definitely will watch when David is on. He will always be my one and only American Idol.

    April 16, 2009 at 11:18AM EST Reply to Comment
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    myfav4evr this is the AI show I have been waiting for!!!the return of David Archuleta to the AI stage. What an amazing guy and talent.

    April 16, 2009 at 11:23AM EST Reply to Comment
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    NCGirl/Marylee David Archuleta will blow everyone away on Idol next week! I can't wait to see him back on that stage again...ratings will soar!
    ~SHINE ON DAVID~!!
    (sorry if this posts twice)...

    April 16, 2009 at 11:45AM EST Reply to Comment
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    beth I am looking forward to hearing David on AI next week. I have been following his musical career this past year. I've never heard a voice I've enjoyed more than Archuleta's. He's a very talented artist.

    April 16, 2009 at 11:46AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Lex(i) Ohhhhh my gosh!!! I am SO excited!!! I've been sorta watching this season, but not really caring if I miss an episode. THIS is the ONE episode I will not be missing under any circumstance! David has really grown as a performer and I can't wait to see him ROCK that stage and BLOW everyone away!!! Seriously, do not miss it!!!! :)

    April 16, 2009 at 11:49AM EST Reply to Comment
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    gloie I can't wait to see David A.on the AI stage once again. he has a voice like an angel and is an amazing person! David has been doing great things since he was last on the AI stage. ALTNOY is a fantastic song which David co-wrote with Mike K., guitar player in his best band in the land. David will shine!

    April 16, 2009 at 11:53AM EST Reply to Comment
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    julie4ever I'm so excited to see David back on the Idol stage in front of millions again. Those who haven't followed him this past year are going to be blown away...again!

    April 16, 2009 at 1:22PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Fancy_

    April 16, 2009 at 2:01PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Fancy_ David Archuleta on Idol tonight!!
    WITH his band!!
    Long DD summer tour!!
    :) :)

    April 16, 2009 at 2:15PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Angel Been WAITING AND WAITING to see him on AI again. He is the BEST alum ever......SO EXCITED!!!! Hope it is true that his band will be with him, they are great together!!

    April 16, 2009 at 4:04PM EST Reply to Comment
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    ArcheyFan I am so excited about David Archuleta appearing on AI next week. I just had the wonderful opportunity to see David perform at 2 of is solo tour shows...and David is an awesome and talented singer/songwriter. I love his music and am a HUGE fan of his. David is going to rock that stage next week -- and I'll be watching! I love you David {hug}

    April 16, 2009 at 8:39PM EST Reply to Comment
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    wellda It's about time! Have NO interest in AI this year or any other year! Archie was the year! I won't miss it for anything! Greatness has returned!

    April 16, 2009 at 9:11PM EST Reply to Comment
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    maddie his myspace says he is in UK, so its not live?

    April 20, 2009 at 4:19PM EST Reply to Comment
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