American Idol Adam Lambert confirms he's gay, says he was attracted to Kris Allen 06/09/2009 American Idol eighth-season runner-up Adam Lambert has finally formally confirmed what everyone but in-denial viewers already knew: he's gay. Read More RELATED NEWS Adam Lambert releasing new EP in SeptemberAdam Lambert "still friends" with Sam Smith after accidental postAdam Lambert and boyfriend Javi Costa Polo go Instagram official TAGS: American Idol Clay Aiken Kris Allen Adam Lambert