Why David Archuleta just returned to 'American Idol'

David Archuleta appeared on "The Great Idol Reunion" to surprise four of his fans who went viral in 2008 when he lost to David Cook on "American Idol.". ABC. Fourteen years after placing second on " American Idol, " David Archuleta returned to the stage that launched his stardom. But he didn't sing this time around.

The 2023 Out100: David Archuleta

Ever since publicly coming out in 2021, singer-songwriter David Archuleta, who first made a name for himself on American Idol season 7 in 2008, has been steadily becoming the exact type of out ...

David Archuleta Opens up About 'Faith Crisis' With Mormon …

David Archuleta had one massive hurdle to overcome in self-identifying as a queer person – his religion. The singer and American Idol alum came out in June of 2021, and in a new interview with PEOPLE he discusses the "faith crisis" that held him back from the realization for years. He also explained his new relationship with The Church of …

David Archuleta enters his thirst trap era just in time for

The "Crush" singer refused to apologize to the haters for being himself and stood up to the homophobes. This week, Archuleta – who is nominated for Badass of …

David Archuleta Talks Dating Guys, New Music

October 17 2022 3:17 PM EST. David Archuleta swooned the nation when he finished in second place on the seventh season of American Idol. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

David Archuleta Reflects On 15 Years Of 'Crush': 'Happiest …

Actually, I am the happiest I've been. I'm no longer feeling like ending my life is better an option than existing," he says. Archuleta's new music, including his newest single "Afraid ...

Archuleta dons Joseph's colorful coat at Tuacahn

When David Archuleta was 7 years old, his parents introduced him to three musicals within a matter of a few weeks: Les Miserables, Evita, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ...

David Archuleta Came Out, and He's Thankful for the Love

David Archuleta Came Out, and He's Thankful for the Love. The American Idol alum described his long journey to reconcile his faith and sexuality in an Instagram post. UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Singer David Archuleta visits Hallmark's 'Home & Family' at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2018 in …

David Archuleta Comes Out of the Closet in Emotional Instagram Post

June 13 2021 11:04 AM EST. David Archuleta is coming out as a member of the LGBTQ + community. The 30-year-old singer-songwriter, known most for his 2008's track "Crush" and who first rose to ...

David Archuleta opens up about struggles with sexuality

David Archuleta opened up to People magazine on Tuesday about where he stands in his struggles with faith and sexuality, after he announced last year he is a member of the LGBTQ community.

Headlines: David Archuleta Out100, Cher Praises Adam …

7 hours agoDavid Archuleta is one of the 2023 Out Magazine 100 – Ever since publicly coming out in 2021, singer-songwriter David Archuleta, who first made a name for …

David Archuleta talks about bisexuality, LGBTQ lifestyle and …

At the end of October, David Archuleta performed with the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra in front of 3,000 people on back-to-back nights on the grounds of the Oakland California Temple. In between songs, the 30-year-old singer from Utah shared personal experiences and messages of choosing faith amid trials and knowing there is a …

'Masked Singer' contestant David Archuleta …

Erin Keller. Published May 17, 2023. Updated May 17, 2023, 10:41 p.m. ET. "American Idol" Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta got emotional about a health scare he says left him silent for ...

Why David Archuleta's Journey to Self-Acceptance Is Ongoing

News, singer and children's book author David Archuleta reflects on faith, sexuality and self-acceptance as he prepares for his upcoming tour. By Natalie Finn, Beth Sobol Oct 07, 2021 6:00 PM Tags.

Who is David Archuleta dating? David Archuleta …

David Archuleta is currently single.. Relationships. David Archuleta has been in relationships with Fernanda Andrade (2009), Jordan Pruitt (2009), Jackie Castro (2008 - 2009) and Hagood Coxe (2008).. About. David …

David Archuleta Reflects On 15 Years Of 'Crush': 'Happiest …

David Archuleta on 15 years of 'Crush' and coming out: 'I am the happiest I've been'. The "American Idol" runner-up tells TODAY how his life changed since …

'American Idol' alum David Archuleta on Christmas, his …

David Archuleta covered John Lennon and Dolly Parton on "American Idol." He has recorded Christmas albums and been on several holiday tours. He even teamed up with Hannah Montana for a duet.. CHRISTMAS IN HTOWN: You need to hear these 28 Christmas songs from Houston artists And, in case you didn't know, Archuleta is an …

David Archuleta Says He Experienced A 'Faith Crisis' After

David Archuleta is opening up about the "faith crisis" he experienced after he decided to live his truth as a queer man. The "American Idol" alum told " Good Morning America " last week that he's had to "deconstruct everything," including his Mormon faith, after coming out as a member of the LGBTQ community in 2021.

'The Masked Singer' Finale: Macaw's Persona Helped Them

'The Masked Singer' Finale: Macaw's Persona Helped Them Embrace Being Part of the LGBTQ Community "I was learning how to show my true colors," he tells TheWrap

David Archuleta responds to concertgoers who left his show …

David Archuleta is staying true to himself after concertgoers in Utah left his show early when the singer opened up about his queer identity. The "American Idol" alum said he is "choosing not to ...

David Archuleta opens up about stepping back from …

David Archuleta is opening up about his relationship with religion after coming out as queer last year.. In an interview with People, the "American Idol" alum, 31, who was raised in Utah as a devout member of the Mormon Church, said that he had to "take a break from religion" for his own sanity. "I tried to hide from this all my life, and I …

David Archuleta reveals he had to take a break from …

David Archuleta has opened up about his strained relationship with Mormonism since coming out as queer in June 2021. The singer said he long suppressed his sexuality but was forced to face his reality after suffering a paralysing anxiety attack while out for dinner with his then-fiancé in May 2021. Having grown up as a devout …

David Archuleta talks about kissing a man for the first time

You are created to be this way'.". He says he enjoyed his first same- kiss last year, at the age of 30. "It felt effortless. I was like, 'Oh, so this is what it feels like to like ...

David Archuleta Shares How Mormon Church Reacted to …

David Archuleta has not felt ostracized by his religious community since coming out as a member of the LGTBQIA+ community, he revealed during a June 23 appearance on Good Morning America . The 30 ...

David Archuleta

Born on Dec. 28, 1990 in Miami, FL to a jazz musician father and a singer mother, Archuleta started singing when he was just seven years old. At age 12, he competed on the long-running talent show ...

David Archuleta's Mom Also Left Mormon Church …

David Archuleta has his mom's full support after he came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in 2021 -- so much so that she followed in his footsteps and stepped away from the Mormon...

David Archuleta Opens Up About How The Masked Singer

David Archuleta was surprised to walk away from The Masked Singer feeling "healed" from some past trauma he endured on American Idol.The singer, who is releasing a new single called "Up" on June ...

David Archuleta slams people who left Christmas …

Since coming out publicly in the summer of 2021, Archuleta has been sharing his heartbreaking journey struggling with anxiety and suicidal thoughts as he came to accept his queerness. "I will not...

David Archuleta's anguished journey: Be true to his faith or …

David Archuleta is in agony but ready to live a more authentic life as a gay man. Torn between his same- attractions and his faith's teachings about them, one of Mormonism's most celebrated ...

'American Idol' alum David Archuleta says he can't

UTAH – David Archuleta, American Idol's Season Seven runner-up, has recently turned to face his inner struggles head-on and is now ready to "be real. " The 31-year-old Utah resident is a ...