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David Archuleta reveals he secretly lived in his car at the height of his fame: 'I didn’t think I deserved to take care of myself'

David Archuleta at the 2016 American Idol final

David Archuleta made himself homeless at the height of his fame.

The American Idol runner‑up, now 35, who came second on the 2008 season of the US talent competition, reveals in his new memoir Devout that he was secretly homeless, choosing to sleep in his car because he believed he didn’t deserve anything better.

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