Saya Tongi is already feeling the effects of fame after her “American Idol” win!
The newly crowned champion of the music show’s 21st season has finally broken her silence on the recent scandal surrounding the show’s alleged cheating. It is expected that the audience will have their favorites with each competition, and they certainly made it clear.
New Star Iam Tongi Speaks Out About Controversial ‘American Idol’ Allegations
Amid speculations and whispers of unfair practices, the talented artist has addressed the controversy head-on. While some viewers believed he deserved the title, others accused the show of rigging the results in his favour, favoring sympathy over the talent of fellow competitor Colin Stough.
Of Tongan and Samoan heritage, he achieved historic success by winning and becoming the first individual from Hawaii to claim the coveted first place.
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In a statement to Daily Mail, Tongi responded to the allegations, expressing his indifference to the negative attention and even stating that he “loved it.” He also shared that his late father, Rodney Tongi, who died in 2021, prepared him for the possible backlash in the spotlight.
The artist reflected on his father’s advice, “My father always told me that your music is not for everyone. There will be people who won’t like it, and that’s OK; thats normal. Everyone has their own opinion. Everyone can think what they think. So, it’s okay.”
When faced with haters online, she chooses to respond in kind. He admits to liking some of the negative posts because he believes things should be allowed to happen and learn from them.
The “I’ll Be Seeing You” singer humbly admits, “But look, [my] music is not for everyone. And I had to learn that the hard way.” Expressing his admiration for Stough, he lovingly declared, “I love Colin, man. He is a good hearted person.” She shared her hopes of reconnecting with him to “get excited again and have fun.”
Tongi insists he does not intend to go after those who do not support him. Instead, he will direct his attention to the individual who did it. Appreciating the love and support from his community, he revealed that he will not be actively pursuing fans. He added:
“I’m going to be myself and do what I love and just have fun while I’m doing it and see whatever happens, happens.”
I Tongi’s Win On ‘American Idol’ Initially Received Huge Support
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Following the thrilling conclusion of the final episode of “American Idol,” fans took to social media to share their reactions when Tonga-Samoan contestant Iam Tongi was crowned the winner.
The talented high school student bested fellow finalists Megan Danielle (second place) and Colin Stough (third place), instantly capturing the attention and adoration of fans and turning into an overnight sensation.
The Blast reports that many individuals shared their joy as Tongi’s captivating performance of his original, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” finally secured his position as the winner. Responding to a tweet that shared a link to a rendition of the song “Monsters” with famous singer James Blunt, fans were excited with enthusiasm tweeted:
“What a great 3 hours of entertainment! Excellent performances by Reuben Studdard and Clay Aiken. Congratulations to Iam Tongi. I’m sure the others will do as well. ?.”
A fan joked demanded that everyone who visited their pet hospital voted for Iam, while another joked mentioned, “Guys, I lost my wife because of Iam Tongi’s reaction video. I’m not sure if or when I’ll get it back.” Meanwhile, a fourth Twitter user expressed their satisfaction, state“America did it right this time.”
Among the overwhelming support, fans shared them proposalwith one suggesting the idea of Disney/ABC considering Tongi for a role in a live-action adaptation of “Moana” to help “launch her career”, highlighting that the same company owns both productions.
While another one tweeted“I Tongi deserved that win.”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
