‘I Didn’t Like Myself’: David Archuleta on Shame, Stardom, and Salvation
Rolling Stone
by Shirley HalperinFebruary 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