BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: The wait is over! 'American Idol' Season 21 finally got its new winner. During the finale night, the top 3 finalists competed against each other for one final time to impress viewers and earn enough votes. However, Iam Tongi won the coveted title and the grand cash prize of $250,000.
The finale night was a star-studded event as multiple Idol alum and singing legends took the stage to deliver stunning performances. 'American Idol' Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan also joined the guest performers. While viewers voted to make Iam Tongi the next singing sensation, social media users suggest he didn't deserve the title.
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Iam Tongi wins 'American Idol' Season 21
William Iam Tongi has been fans' favourite contestant since the beginning. However, Tongi's stirring performance on Kolohe Kai's song 'Cool Down' earned him the coveted title. During the finale episode, Tongi received a traditional Hawaiian welcome when he arrived. The singer's family moved to Seattle but he still considers the Island his home. Tongi visited the High School from where he would have graduated if resided in Hawaii. Tongi noted, "I never wanted to leave." Iam stirring performance was a tribute to his home ground. Katy complimented Tongi and said, "You are the culture. You bring the culture to American Idol." Luke added, "When you get into that zone of island music... great job." Meanwhile, Lionel said, "You’ve taken your natural gift... you’re going to spread it around the world."
'Megan or Colin should have won'
'American Idol' Season 21 viewers fumed after Tongi won the coveted title. A social media user tweeted, "Are you kidding me Iam Tongi wins. Everyone of his songs was the same. He never worked the stage. What a f---ing joke. Im done with American Idol And they wonder why the ratings have spiraled downwards." Another Twitter user wrote, "#AmericanIdol fans got it completely wrong again. There is no way #iamtongi can come close to #MeganDanielle ! Sympathy vote is all it is." Another viewer said, "Another American idol winner that won't do anything with it... #iamtongi #AmericanIdol." Meanwhile, others took to the comment section of Tongi's performance video and penned," Sympathy votes for the win😂." Another Instagram user commented, "Megan or Colin should have won. Iam is one note. Nice guy but same stuff every week."
'American Idol' will return between January and March of 2024, during the broadcast television midseason schedule.
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