‘I Didn’t Like Myself’: David Archuleta on Shame, Stardom, and Salvation

Rolling Stone
by Shirley Halperin
February 16, 2026
David Archuleta discusses American Idol, faith, coming out, suicidal thoughts, and leaving the Mormon Church in his memoir Devout.
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/16/2026