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  1. Oct 17, 2022 · The former American Idol star reveals his sexuality, his struggles with faith, and his new music in an interview with Out. He also talks about his holiday tour and his friendship with Kevin McHale.

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    • 'It Feels Like Breaking Free'

    Raised in a conservative family in Utah, Archuleta's life revolved around his faith. In 2008, he charmed the country with his boyish good looks and angelic vocals when he competed on American Idol, placing second after rocker David Cook. His star only grew brighter after the show, when he released his lovesick single "Crush," which peaked at No. 2 ...

    Archuleta repressed his sexuality until that fateful dinner with his former fiancée, and the identity crisis nearly killed him. "You just start feeling like, 'Oh, there's probably no point for me to live. I probably would be better off not living anyway. God would probably forgive me if I ended my life because it's better than what I could become, ...

    Nearly 15 years after releasing "Crush," Archuleta admits he didn't fully connect with the song until last year, when at 30, he kissed a man for the first time. "It felt effortless," Archuleta says of the kiss. "I was like, 'Oh, so this is what it feels like to like someone.' Now I see why everyone relates to my song." Since first addressing his se...

    • 2 min
    • Jeff Nelson
  2. Nov 2, 2022 · The former American Idol finalist reveals he is attracted to men and enjoyed his first same-sex kiss last year. He also shares how he broke off three engagements and stepped away from the Mormon church.

  3. Nov 17, 2022 · The singer reveals his past relationships and how they helped him come to terms with his sexuality. He also talks about his spiritual journey and his upcoming Christmas tour. David Archuleta is a devout Mormon who came out as gay in 2021.

    • 5 min
    • Henry Sinnott
  4. May 19, 2023 · David Archuleta, the former 'American Idol' teen star and LGBTQ+ activist, reveals how he came out as queer after 15 years of trying to be straight, and how he overcame his suicidal thoughts and struggles with the church. He also shares his joy of having a crush and his plans for the future.

    • 30 min
    • Lyndsey Parker
  5. Aug 30, 2021 · The former "American Idol" finalist reveals how he reconciled his sexuality with his Mormon faith and how God told him to come out publicly. He also shares his experience with the media and his fans after his announcement.

  6. Aug 11, 2023 · The former American Idol star talks about his journey to self-acceptance and happiness as a queer person. He also teases his next project, a book about his conflict with the Mormon church.

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