David Archuleta, the former American Idol runner-up who grew up Latter-day Saint, discussed his career, memoir and experience coming out as queer in a recent interview. Archuleta publicly left the LDS Church in 2023 after years of struggling to reconcile his faith and sexuality.

Archuleta finished second on American Idol's seventh season in 2008 and has maintained a music career while becoming increasingly open about his personal journey. He has spoken publicly about the pressures he faced as a young Mormon in the entertainment industry.