Since first appearing on American Idol in 2008, the world has watched David Archuleta evolve from an innocent teenage singer into a grown man fully stepping into the power of his voice.
After publicly coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community in 2021, last year the devout Mormon disclosed he would be stepping back from the church and announced he now identifies as queer.
Related: David Archuleta talks about kissing a man for the first time last year
His self-love was put further on display when some fans walked out of his Christmas show after Archuleta dared to be vulnerable and discussed his journey to acceptance and authenticity, which obviously involved mentioning his sexuality. The “Crush” singer refused to apologize to the haters for being himself and stood up to the homophobes.
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This week, Archuleta – who is nominated for Badass of the year in the 2023 Queerties – took his power to a new and more physical level by flaunting his recent fitness gains.
Rocking a black sleeveless T-shirt, the 32-year-old expressed his right to bare arms by putting his buff and vascular biceps on full display. ARMchuleta has entered the chat!
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The bodybuilding slideshow also included a shot of him doing bicep curls which only further highlighted how dedicated he’s become to working on his fitness. He captioned the post: “Gym buds.” While he didn’t include the hashtag “#FlexFriday,” it was a trending topic today.
Reactions to his workout flex indicated Fans of David were fully supporting his thirst trap era.
“You’re about to give a whole meaning to ‘Crush,’” commented one follower.
“David turning into Goliath with these gains,” wrote another.
“Hey Siri play Big Boy by Sza,” commented a third in reference to the parody song SZA created for Saturday Night Live last year.
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While Archuleta shared gym selfies in the past, this is first that could fully fall in the thot category.
Last month, he posted a fun video taking time out from his workout to do a viral TikTok dance to Ariana Grande’s “Last Christmas.” He’s a choreo king too!
We can’t wait to see where Archie’s fitness journey will take him next!
Here’s Archuleta showing off his moves in behind-the-scenes footage of his new video Faith in Me …
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bachy
Does anyone remember when a young LeAnn Rimes divorced her controlling, religious husband, fired him as manager, and took control of her life and career? She burst out the gate in a sexy french demi balconette bra for the sizzling Life Goes On video, blowing everyone’s minds. The narrative included one of the most meltingly hot male “love interests” I’ve ever seen. The video is so tantalizing and sensual, Rimes doesn’t include it in any of her video collections. But it catapulted her from country to pop in one fell swoop.
To check it out google: YouTube, LeAnn Rimes, Life Goes On (Official Music Video)
That’s where Archeluta is headed. He just needs to freee himself from the (well meaning but pious) control of his parents and the church, and let the power of his youthful libido and energy shine forth.
p. diddly
He’s hot.
Baldmedic64
He’s very cute. Not my idea of hot, but then again, who am I to judge!
ingyaom
Is anyone else thinking “twunk”?
Jim
I think I like the behind the scenes better then the released video
lulu222
Not this insufferable midget again.
5’5! Fake phony hypocrite.
Bottom masquerading as a top.
stanhope
Fake is your mom’s strap on….find a corner and bang your head, maybe à personality will come.
Jack
What in the actual hell are you prattling on about? He’s absolutely none of those things. And never siad he was any of those things. Get your 34 year old a** back to watching porn and pray that your mommy doesn’t come down the basement stairs and catch you two fingering your 3 inch pud.
dbmcvey
I bet people avoid you.
LeeG
Two things I would never expect to see connected: David Archuleta and “Thirst Trap”…
stanhope
A better ass than Adam Rippon and that is saying something !
Consider This
He continues the transition to who he really is. Great for him, much success.
SDR94103
I think the vid had a bad director. But, David is so cute.
PubicHairus
One of those Mormons, ya know?