Soon after, Archuleta called off his engagement, and in June he revealed he's a part of the LGBTQ community. Ever since, though, he has struggled with a "faith crisis,". For most of his life, singer David Archuleta was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — until inner turmoil over his sexuality nearly drove him to self-harm. So I thought it would be better to take my life than to strip myself away from the highest heaven. Now, Archuleta, 33, is reinventing himself with new music, a memoir in the works and a more authentic life.
Raised a strict Mormon, the former American Idol finalist clearly struggled for many years to accept and embrace his sexuality. In coming out, he said he was attracted to men and thought he might. The access and use of this site shall thereby constitute the approval of the 'user' to be bound by the following;. The access and use of this site shall be governed by the following terms and agreement Defined Terms:.
In a lengthy Instagram post Saturday, Archuleta said he came out as gay to his family in , but then had similar feelings for both genders, suggesting “a spectrum of bisexual.”. We highly value your privacy. Personal information is data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. Personal information also includes anonymous data linked to information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you.
David Archuleta exclusively opens up to Parade about his new single Crème Brulée, embracing his queer sexuality and parting ways with his Mormon garments. The 'American Idol' alum said he is 'choosing not to hide' anymore. David Archuleta is speaking out and staying true to himself after concertgoers in Utah left his show early when the singer opened up about his queer identity. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the "Crush" singer, who is currently on his The More the Merrier Christmas Tour, responded to an email shared by his manager, from someone who appeared to be a manager of the venue, who said the concert was not the "setting" for Archuleta to open up about his journey.
Soon after, Archuleta called off his engagement, and in June he revealed he's a part of the LGBTQ community. Ever since, though, he has struggled with a "faith crisis,". .
In a lengthy Instagram post Saturday, Archuleta said he came out as gay to his family in , but then had similar feelings for both genders, suggesting “a spectrum of bisexual.”. .
David Archuleta exclusively opens up to Parade about his new single Crème Brulée, embracing his queer sexuality and parting ways with his Mormon garments. .
Back in , the year-old singer came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in a lengthy Instagram post. “I’ve been open to myself and my close family for some years now that I am not sure about my own sexuality,” he said. “I came out in as gay to my family. .