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Be ambiguous. In lateJim Verraros became the first "American Idol" finalist to come out as gay when he publicly shared his sexuality on the "American Idols LIVE! A Aaron Kelly Aaron Marcellus Ace Stiles Adam Lambert Adam Sanders Alexandréa Lushington Allegra Miles Amari Andrea Valles Angie Zeiderman Anilee List Anwar Robinson Avalon Young B Beane Bobby Bennett Brad Estrin Brett.

Latest Stories U. By Ree Hines. Verraros, who idol came to fame on American Idol, and Rodriguez, from the original Queer Eye, found they could survive and thrive. This story appeared first on Today. David Archuleta has discussed coming out as gay to his family in a recent Instagram post.

David Archuleta tells Obsessed about ditching his “Idol” nice-boy image, leaving the Mormon church, and being unabashedly, unapologetically gay online. Profile My News Sign Out. Sign In Create your free profile. Skip to Content. He is not the first "American Idol" contestant to discuss struggling with his sexuality.

Tour." When "Rollercoaster" came out in. Do not categorize those who are speculated, unless they have acknowledged it in some fashion. Ree Hines Ree Hines is a contributing writer and editor covering entertainment news and pop culture.

For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Ree Hines is a contributing writer and editor covering entertainment news and pop culture. While Malakar earned a legion of loyal fans who helped him win seventh place on the show, he was also a polarizing performer who faced backlash for simply remaining in the competition so long.

Now he knows exactly who he is when it comes to his sexuality — and to his profession. NBC News Logo. Search Search. This page is for any contestants who have identified as LGBTQ+ in any american. Inwhen Malakar was a year-old who captured the devotion of reality TV fans and the ire of music critics, his sexuality was often the subject of public speculation.

Gay 11 is not supported. Sections U. Follow NBC News. In fact, despite their tensions on the show, Malakar said Cowell made peace with him when it was all over. Malakar no longer has ambitions to make it big in music and he no longer wears his signature ponyhawk.