Gay american idol

While LGBTQ+ singers have never snagged the "American Idol" crown, they've come pretty close, with Adam Lambert, David Archuleta, and Clay Aiken making it to the final. Others found fame.

‘ American Idol ’ contestant David Archuleta had a difficult journey to fully embracing his queer identity. As a Catholic boy with traditional parents, he maintained his good boy image for the longest time and at the cost of his identity. ‘American Idol’ further established his image as the boy-next-door, which he admittedly was not.