David Archuleta got his start on "American Idol."

He was the runner-up during season 7.

David Cook was announced as winner that season.

Archuleta later said he was "miserable" during the show.

He said that almost all contestants had some kind of breakdown behind the scenes.

He described his time on the show as "traumatic."

He compared his run to a "weird grooming process."

He said that they programmed him to say he was grateful for the opportunity.

Archuleta, now 30, was only 16 when he appeared on "Idol."