From 'Idol' to Icon: David Archuleta Celebrates His New Queer Voice on Social Media

@davidarchie Last night's fit 💜🫶🏼 #glaadawards Styled by @Lil_saigon HMU by @Joseph Adivari ♬ daddys home - rain

Archuleta attended the GLAAD Awards in March and showed off his pristine purple look for TikTok to admire. Fashion is a powerful tool for self-expression, and Archuleta is using it to shout his truth from the rooftops (or, well, red carpets). Since his coming out journey began, he's fully embraced a more colorful aesthetic, proving that style can be a vibrant reflection of who you are on the inside.

@davidarchie Thank you 🥹🙏🏽
♬ original sound - David Archuleta

Archuleta's genuine gratitude is a major reason why he's so beloved. Fans can always count on him to express his appreciation for their global support. Just late last year he solidified this reputation with a heartfelt video message, giving a shoutout to his loyal followers. The comments section overflowed with fans reminiscing about their years of supporting Archuleta, highlighting the enduring connection he's built with his audience.

@davidarchie Working on them gains 💪🏼 #fitness #afraidtolove ♬ Afraid To Love - House Remix - David Archuleta

Archuleta's fitness journey isn't just about physical gains - it's a celebration of self-acceptance! In this montage, he sets his workout routine to a pumping remix of his song "Afraid to Love," showcasing his moves and newfound confidence after coming out.

@davidarchie Happy 15th anniversary to this one! 🥳 #Crush #PopMusic ♬ Crush - David Archuleta

Archuleta knows how much his fans still enjoy "Crush" from his "Idol" days. He celebrates the 15th anniversary of the song with a car rendition, asking his fans to sing along if they remember the words. Many fans want the singer to re-record the song in 2024, since Archuleta's vocals still sound incredible!

@davidarchie #duet with @allanmount #davidarchuleta ♬ Chill Hip hop 37(932007) - 212soundworks

This fan decided to get personal about his fandom of David Archuleta, which dates back to when he was 16 years old, nearly two decades ago. Archuleta watches as the man discusses how inspirational the singer has been for all these years, how he and the man's wife have enjoyed watching his journey, and how Archuleta's authenticity and pure soul have always made him a unique singer in the music industry.

@davidarchie Yeah.... I tried 🏳️‍🌈 #fail #videoxfoto #queer ♬ My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) - Maliheh Saeedi & Faraz Taali

Archuleta jokes about the three different times he tried to convince himself he was attracted to women by getting engaged, leading to a discussion in the comments section about how often closeted individuals feel they have to do the same. If we lived in a world without homophobia, gay people wouldn't need to use the opposite gender as a cover.

@davidarchie Replying to @Richardson ♬ original sound - David Archuleta

Archuleta explains how it can still be jarring for him to break away from his Mormon upbringing by making references to sexual innuendos and making jokes about the human body on TikTok. Other former Mormons said it was part of the deconstruction process. Still, even non-Mormons can learn from how Archuleta has given himself time and space to reorganize his life and give himself patience.