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August 19, 2016 | Arts / Entertainment

Former "American Idol" contestant comes out

Former American Idol contestant David Hernandez has come out as gay in a new interview with Out magazine.

He opened up about how his very religious Mexican-American home life made it difficult for him to accept his sexuality.

Eight years ago, Hernandez made it onto the reality show. He was a top 12 finalist before being cut from the show, shortly after being outed as a former stripper at gay bars. Even then, he was not ready to come out himself.

But times have changed, and Hernandez said he feels much stronger now and is ready to handle any of the negativity that may come his way from being open about who he is.

It also helps a little with PR, as he just dropped a new single, "Beautiful."

August 19, 2016 | Arts / Entertainment

Former "American Idol" contestant comes out

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