David Archuleta | What Happened After American Idol: Leaving the Mormon Church & Coming Out!

Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe · Apr 28, 2026 · 1h 1m

#940. At 16, David Archuleta was living out what looked like a dream on American Idol…

But behind the scenes, he was hiding who he really was — from the world, from his faith, and even from himself.

In this episode, David opens up about growing up Mormon while questioning his sexuality, being engaged to women while knowing he was attracted to men, and the emotional toll of living a double life. He shares what it was like navigating fame at such a young age with a controlling “dadager” — his father who managed every part of his career.

This is a raw conversation about identity, pressure…