The top three contestants vying to be the next American Idol were Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle and Colin Stough Daniela Avila is an editorial assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One year after winning “American Idol” in 2023, 19-year-old Iam Tongi says he’s forever grateful for the opportunities that ...

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 rarely posts about his personal life on social media. However, the American Idol Season 21 winner gave fans a small ...

Tongi said he is looking forward to playing on Maui. “I’m excited for that,” he said. “I like being in the moment, sharing the moment I’m in with other people.

Iam Tongi smiles during a recording of "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" for "Lilo & Stitch." Disney As a Hawaiian native, "American Idol" winner Iam Tongi was brought onto the project to perform ...