During Archuleta’s time on “Idol,” no one knew about his sexuality, and he wanted to keep it that way. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after all, which forbids its members from same-sex relationships. And besides, Archuleta believed in the Church; he didn’t want to be gay. But when it finally came down to choosing between embracing his authentic self or ending his own life, Archuleta says he received a deep spiritual impression — that there was nothing wrong with him. In the end, he left Mormonism behind. We'll hear from him about his journey from closeted teen, to pop star, to a man confident in who he really is.
David Archuleta will be appearing at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by The King’s English Bookshop. You can get the details here.
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David Archuleta | He’s a singer and songwriter. In 2008, he was a runner up on the seventh season of “American Idol.” His new memoir is called “Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself.” [Amazon|Bookshop]
Airdate: Feb. 26, 2026, and Feb. 27, 2026