Fans confess to being left in tears after season 21 of American Idol begins with the emotional performance of Iam Tongi.

&#8220;Just shook all of us&#8221; &#8211; Internet Left Speechless as American Idol Singer Iam Tongi Performs James Blunt’s ‘Monsters’ to Leave Judges Crying Including Katy Perry and Luke Brayan

The surprising performance by Iam Tongi left both the judges and viewers of
American idol emotional. The signing show has created humongous stars since it
first began in 2002. Two decades later, it still does not see a shortage of new
talents that has touched not just our musical sense, but our hearts and souls as
well.



Season 21 of American Idol premiered on 19 February 2023. While many more
talents are to be showcased, one that left everyone teary-eyed was Hawaiian teen
Iam Tongi. So it is not surprising that American singer and a judge on the show,
Luke Bryan took to Twitter
[https://twitter.com/lukebryan/status/1627490446686711808?s=20] to appreciate
the young talent with the caption, “You are 18 years and just shook all of us.
You did everything perfectly. Please have fun on this journey. I’m a YES”.

Fans in the comments could not have agreed more with the post with love and
wished pouring for the young contestant.

ALSO READ: “The prettiest pop girlie” – Fans Go Gaga as Katy Perry Looks
Dazzling for the Brand New ‘American Idol’ Season 21
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FANS AGREE TO BEING IN TEARS OVER THE PERFORMANCE OF AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT
IAM TONGI

Iam Tongi sang ‘Monsters’ by James Blunt as he appeared in the first round of
episodes of American Idol season 21. The 18-year-old left every judge with a
misty eye as his beauty matched the equally tragic sadness of losing his father.
He dedicated his song to his late father, who passed away in December 2021,
making it his worst memory. The judges unanimously gave a big yes to his singing
so he could go on to the next round. The video quickly became viral and viewers
who were touched by his performance reacted in the comments of Bryan’s post.

> What a performance. Everyone here was crying. Wow
> 
> — mosweets88 (@belle_kincannon) February 20, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/belle_kincannon/status/1627494428150575106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Amazing isn't a strong enough word. We need to get this guy and his family
> back to Hawaii! Being "priced out of paradise" shouldn't be a thing! Such a
> fantastic audition! Your dad is proud!
> 
> — ManchuWarrior (@ManchuWarrior) February 20, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/ManchuWarrior/status/1627491373438980096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



https://twitter.com/nursejohnnieG/status/1627498958799896576?t=SLCtVNkjRhF1h-gWSafCBQ&s=19

> And this is onlyyy the beginning pic.twitter.com/LEUovAypSZ
> [https://t.co/LEUovAypSZ]
> 
> — Dee (@Cndmade) February 20, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Cndmade/status/1627554255912726528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> This absolutely shook me to my soul! Had me crying and everything. I can’t
> wait to hear more from this young man. Chee Hoo🫶🏽🤙
> 
> — Chloe (@Chloe69943115) February 20, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Chloe69943115/status/1627526774601940992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> That was such a great audition! He will go far! So hard not to cry during
> that!
> 
> — Alicia Sillings (@asillings13) February 20, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/asillings13/status/1627490762161020928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Many fans confessed to shedding a tear just like Luke Bryan as Iam Tongi’s
beautiful voice gave a tribute to his late father. Some comments showed their
confidence in him of winning the competition. One fan who has also gone through
the loss of his father could relate to the song and the performance that touched
him.

Luke Bryan himself put that post which captured the judge and country music
superstar in tears. But this is only the beginning for Tongi. After announcing
Noah Thompson as the winner of season 20, we will see how far the Hawaii-based
singer progresses in the reality show.

ALSO READ: How Ryan Seacrest Left His American Idol Fate on a Debt Ridden Kanye
West Back in 2016
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-ryan-seacrest-left-his-american-idol-fate-on-a-debt-ridden-kanye-west-back-in-2016/]

What did you think of Iam Tongi’s performance in American Idol? Comment your
thoughts.

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<p>The surprising performance by Iam Tongi left both the judges and viewers of American idol emotional. The signing show has created humongous stars since it first began in 2002. Two decades later, it still does not see a shortage of new talents that has touched not just our musical sense, but our hearts and souls as well.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Iam Tongi Makes The Judges Cry With His Emotional Story And Song - American Idol 2023" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S_MAesZsnMk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Season 21 of American Idol premiered on 19 February 2023. While many more talents are to be showcased, one that left everyone teary-eyed was<b> </b><span style="color: #596172;"><b>Hawaiian</b></span><b> teen Iam Tongi. </b>So it is not surprising that American singer and a judge on the show, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://twitter.com/lukebryan/status/1627490446686711808?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luke Bryan took to Twitter</a><b> to appreciate the young talent with the caption,</b> &#8220;<em>You are 18 years and just shook all of us. You did everything perfectly. Please have fun on this journey. I&#8217;m a YES&#8221;</em>.</p>
<p>Fans in the comments could not have agreed more with the post with love and wished pouring for the young contestant.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-prettiest-pop-girlie-fans-go-gaga-as-katy-perry-looks-dazzling-for-the-brand-new-american-idol-season-21/">“The prettiest pop girlie” – Fans Go Gaga as Katy Perry Looks Dazzling for the Brand New ‘American Idol’ Season 21</a></p>
<h2>Fans agree to being in tears over the performance of American Idol contestant Iam Tongi</h2>
<p><strong>Iam Tongi sang &#8216;Monsters&#8217; by James Blunt as he appeared</strong> in the first round of episodes of American Idol season 21. The 18-year-old left every judge with a misty eye as his beauty matched the equally tragic sadness of losing his father. He dedicated his song to his late father, who passed away in December 2021, making it his worst memory. The judges unanimously gave a big yes to his singing so he could go on to the next round. The video quickly became viral and viewers who were touched by his performance reacted in the comments of Bryan&#8217;s post.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a performance. Everyone here was crying. Wow</p>
<p>&mdash; mosweets88 (@belle_kincannon) <a href="https://twitter.com/belle_kincannon/status/1627494428150575106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amazing isn&#39;t a strong enough word. We need to get this guy and his family back to Hawaii! Being &quot;priced out of paradise&quot; shouldn&#39;t be a thing! Such a fantastic audition! Your dad is proud!</p>
<p>&mdash; ManchuWarrior (@ManchuWarrior) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManchuWarrior/status/1627491373438980096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nursejohnnieG/status/1627498958799896576?t=SLCtVNkjRhF1h-gWSafCBQ&#038;s=19</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">And this is onlyyy the beginning <a href="https://t.co/LEUovAypSZ">pic.twitter.com/LEUovAypSZ</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Dee (@Cndmade) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cndmade/status/1627554255912726528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This absolutely shook me to my soul! Had me crying and everything. I can’t wait to hear more from this young man. Chee Hoo🫶🏽🤙</p>
<p>&mdash; Chloe (@Chloe69943115) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chloe69943115/status/1627526774601940992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That was such a great audition! He will go far! So hard not to cry during that!</p>
<p>&mdash; Alicia Sillings (@asillings13) <a href="https://twitter.com/asillings13/status/1627490762161020928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>Many fans confessed to shedding a tear just like Luke Bryan as Iam Tongi&#8217;s beautiful voice gave a tribute to his late father. Some comments showed their confidence in him of winning the competition. One fan who has also gone through the loss of his father could relate to the song and the performance that touched him.</p>
<p>Luke Bryan himself put that post which captured the judge and country music superstar in tears. But this is only the beginning for Tongi. After announcing Noah Thompson as the winner of season 20, we will see how far the Hawaii-based singer progresses in the reality show.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-ryan-seacrest-left-his-american-idol-fate-on-a-debt-ridden-kanye-west-back-in-2016/">How Ryan Seacrest Left His American Idol Fate on a Debt Ridden Kanye West Back in 2016</a></p>
<p>What did you think of Iam Tongi&#8217;s performance in American Idol? Comment your thoughts.</p>


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