It was just “Idol” chatter. “American Idol” Season 21 runner-up Megan Danielle rejected the claim by some fans unhappy with the finale that the competition was rigged. “I would say that it isn’t just because, you know, I feel like God made all of this happen for a reason,” the 21-year-old said in her first public … Read more
Despite ending the season on a sour note, the newest “American Idol” champion isn’t bitter. Iam Tongi, who made history as the first Pacific Islander to win “American Idol,” isn’t fazed by the rigging accusations that accompanied Sunday’s triumph — in fact, he said he “loves it.” “A lot of people are like, ‘Colin Stough … Read more
Iam Tongi spoke out Monday about his “American Idol” victory after being crowned the youngest male to ever win the competition and how he honored his late father during his time on the show. “It’s amazing,” Tongi, 18, told TV Insider. “I was so happy everyone voted. Thank you to everyone. Now that I’m the ‘Idol’ of … Read more
The competition ended on a flat note. 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 youngest male ever to win the reality show. The Hawaiian high school student, who lost his father shortly before … Read more