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David Archuleta Says He Experienced Homelessness at Height of American Idol Fame
David Archuleta shares his journey through homelessness, mental health crises, and breaking from the Mormon church, revealing struggles that shaped his life and career.
- David Archuleta released his memoir Devout on Feb. 17, revealing he lived in unstable housing and sometimes slept in his car during his rise on American Idol .
- Archuleta attributes his decisions to internalized shame from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and family pressure, leading him to choose homelessness as contrition.
- At 17, he was runner-up on American Idol in 2008 and released the hit single Crush, when a police officer recognized him, prompting reflection.
- He publicly came out in 2021 and left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a year later, leading to healing and better mental health, Archuleta says.
- Archuleta will discuss Devout on Feb. 25 at Barnes & Noble at The Grove, moderated by Dan Reynolds; Paula Abdul wrote the foreword and supports him.
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Why David Archuleta 'Chose Homelessness,' Lived in His Car at 'Height of Fame' After “American Idol ”
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