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David Archuleta Details Queer Identity and Dating Preferences as He Releases Earthly Delights

The singer uses his new EP to reflect on dating after coming out, signaling a clearer sense of self.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: David Archuleta attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Archuleta says he mostly dates men but identifies as queer and remains open to meeting women if it feels right.
  • He explains that dating men feels easier to him because he finds men culturally and hormonally more forward.
  • Earthly Delights explores his romantic experiences since publicly coming out as queer in 2021.
  • He describes himself as leaning toward the demisexual spectrum and says he is still working out personal boundaries.
  • He left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about a year after coming out and keeps current relationship details private.