Pride Ido By Deon Brown
David Archuleta competed in American Idol,
season 7 in 2008 when he was 16-years-old, astonishing many viewers when he came in second place in an upset decision. He’s pursued his singing career, performing around the world. He came out as queer in 2021, leaving the Mormon Church the next year and reinvented himself. Now 30, David is an advocate of addressing and pursuing mental health, and is an “idol” for living his truth. ION caught up with him about his career and more. 22
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