Viewers of Sunday's "American Idol" season finale slammed the singing show on social media, claiming that the competition was "rigged" in favor of 18-year-old Iam Tongi, who became the first ...

Iam Tongi spoke out Monday about his “American Idol” victory after being crowned the first Pacific Islander to win the competition, sharing how he honored his late father during his time on ...

In a shocking turn of events, 18-year-old high school senior Iam Tongi was crowned the Season 21 winner of "American Idol" on Sunday night. During the live finale, the remaining three contestants ...

Iam Tongi wins American Idol. Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images After host Ryan Seacrest crowned Tongi the winner, he sang "Don't Let Go" as his family, the judges and audience members swayed ...

Iam Tongi revealed a staggering weight loss while walking the red carpet at the "Lilo & Stitch" world premiere in Los Angeles. The "American Idol" winner admitted he "feels amazing" now that he's ...

Iam Tongi, who won the 21st season of "American Idol," apologized for forgetting to remove his hat while singing the national anthem at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday.

American Idol's Iam Tongi Recalls His Late-Father With The Dance The 19-year-old says that Garth Brooks' "The Dance" is one of the first songs he learned to play, and it was his father who urged ...

The death of Iam Tongi's father was featured heavily on this season of American Idol, leading many to criticize the show and say that he only won due to a "sympathy vote," something Tongi is ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Iam Tongi the 2023 winner of American Idol released his newest single “I’ll Be Seeing You” on Friday and it’s climbing the iTunes Charts. The song especially peaked on ...

Iam Tongi has taken ‘American Idol’ by storm, and he’s now the season 21 champion! Get to know this amazing 18-year-old singer.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Everyone is still buzzing over Kahuku’s own Iam Tongi’s “American Idol” victory. The 18-year-old had viewers in tears but also showcased a taste of island music on the ...

Tongi made history as the first Hawaiian to win “American Idol” in the show’s 21-year history. ABC. On Sunday, Iam — who is of Tongan and Samoan heritage — became the first Hawaiian to ...