In an interview with TODAY, the 'American Idol' alum discusses his experience reconciling his sexuality with his strict Mormon upbringing.
as LGBTQIA+ earlier this year, he had no idea it would have the impact it's had, or go as viral as it did.
“A lot of conservative Christians follow what I do because that's my own upbringing and I'm still involved in that community,” he said. “What are they gonna think of me now? But everyone on both sides… I was just amazed at how supportive and loving everyone was generally, for the most part, and for me, it was just a huge tender mercy.
Finalists David Archuleta and David Cook onstage at the "American Idol" season seven finale on May 21, 2008.In the company of stars like Rihanna and Swift, Archuleta was doing something some “American Idol” contestants had struggled to do: parlay his popularity on the reality show into radio plays and album sales. Despite this success, in 2012, he decided to take a break from performing and embark on a mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile.
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