American pop singer David James Archuleta was born on December 28, 1990. He won the Utah Talent Competition’s children’s division when he was 10 years old, which led to more singing performances on television.

On the “Star Search 2” season of the show, he won the Junior Vocal Champion title at the age of twelve. He was placed second in the seventh season of American Idol in 2008.

Is David Archuleta gay? Has his revelation of his sexuality changed his dynamics with the Mormon group?

David Archuleta’s relationships with his former fellow Mormons have evolved since coming out as LGBT in 2021 and leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year.

The musician and American Idol graduate opened out to PEOPLE on Monday at Project Angel Food’s star dedication event for the late George Michael in Los Angeles. He talked about accepting his true self despite what his prior community taught him to believe.

Archuleta tells PEOPLE that he’s comfortable in his skin and doesn’t feel the need to apologise to people for being himself. 

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Has David Archuleta renounced his Mormon faith?

After Coming Out as Gay, David renounced his Mormon faith. He hopes to emulate the widely proud Wham! vocalist, who was recognised by Project Angel Food for the 25th anniversary  of his voluntary activities at the nonprofit.

He opened up about how putting distance between himself and the setting he was raised in, has brought him closer to his true self.

After quitting the Mormon church, the “Crush” hitmaker has been known to let loose by going to electronic dance music events like Dreamstate, which took place in Long Beach, California. He admitted that it was beautiful to be in a place that was so freeing.

Was David Archuleta’s mom quick to accept his newfound identity?

David Archuleta’s mother had a tough time embracing his sexuality. Though he hasn’t tried to cut off all communication with his old Mormon pals, he has discovered that they haven’t exactly kept accepting him ever since he left the religion and came out as gay.

He recounts attending a funeral where he felt like a stranger to the crowd and realised that people had moved on from him. Archuleta says that after departing a year ago, he’s discovered that his former classmates “don’t think of me the same.”

While the members of the Mormon faith filled the gap by clasping together with all their strength, David found himself seeking their approval, offering them love, and doting on their validation long after he left the pack.

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The instances of being bluntly ignored by his former mates propelled him to see the situation in a more progressive and optimistic light. He came into the realisation that he should do justice to himself by moving on from the bygone.

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