Ex-American Idol finalist Danny Gokey got engaged to Leyicet Peralta

The former American Idol season 8 finalist, Danny Gokey has got engaged to Leyicet Peralta. Danny’s former wife Sophia has passed away three years ago. He announced the news of his engagement on the website of his Sophia’s Heart Foundation that has been created in his late wife’s loving memory.

As per the announcement of the charity, he is thrilled to have found Leyicet who also shares his passion and desire to help children and families in need. It added that accordingly, Danny and Leyicet have requested to their wedding guests that all gifts be in the form of a donation to Sophia’s Heart. Recently, the 31-year-old singer told his family and friends that he and Peralta will be getting married and the couple is hoping to get married in late January, next year.

Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta have said in a statement released on the website that they are thankful for so many of the blessings God has given them and it is their desire to see homeless children and families be kept together and lifted back on their feet through the help of Sophia’s Heart. They also said that they love and appreciates us all.

The 31-year-old Gokey is from Milwaukee. He made it to the Top 3 during the American Idol’s 2009 season. He lost his late wife in 2008 after she underwent a routine heart surgery and his tragic back story was prominently featured during his Idol edition.

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