David Archuleta reveals he previously came out as gay. Now he’s “still trying to figure things out.”

David Archuleta at The Franklin Theatre in 2017
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Singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant David Archuleta has revealed that he came out as gay in 2014 to his family, but since has become unsure of how to label his sexuality since he “had similar feelings for both genders.” He also said that he has considered himself asexual because he does not have the urge to have sex, “which people call asexual.” The musician, who originates from Murray, Utah, and is Mormon, said that he wants people to have compassion for “those who are LGBTQIA+… like myself.”

“I don’t feel comfortable sharing it, but felt I needed to to bring more awareness to people in my same situation and let you know you’re not alone. You can be part of the LGBTQIA+ community and still believe in God and His gospel plan,” he said in Notes App posts to social media.

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Archuleta posted four screenshot of written messages from his Notes app, explaining his fluid sexuality and his struggle to understand it through his religious beliefs.

“I like to keep to myself but also thought this was important to share because I know so many other people from religious upbringings feel the same way. I’ve been open to myself and my close family for some years now that I am not sure about my own sexuality.”

Archuleta, currently 30 years old, was born in Miami before being raised in Utah and starting to sing at competitions at the age of 10. At 12 years old, he competed in and ultimately finished as the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2 in 2003.

The teen became a worldwide sensation when he competed in the seventh season of American Idol in 2008, ultimately finishing second to David Cook. Joining  debut single “Crush” became an international, top-selling hit upon its release in August 2008. He would win six Teen Choice Awards, including one for “Best Tour” for opening up for then-Disney star and fellow out entertainer Demi Lovato, by the time he was 20.

In 2011, Archuleta announced he would…

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