Katy Perry REACTS to Iam Tongi's American Idol Win | E! News

[@kadijhastrong8787]

I pray he stay this way sweet so full of positive vibes I hope the music industry doesn't take his joy

[@iri3977]

He will...besides, they have to get past his mom & uncle(s) & auntie's first... they're strong united family ❤️🙏❤️

[@chaystafari3228]

Hawaii boys don’t break. He might dabble in cocaine tho . But we always stay rooted

[@MerleChloe]

That's so Iam, the way he responded to the interviewer, that when James Blunt grabbed his arm it made him cry even more. 😂 ❤😊 Those are comments that make him so endearing. ❤️ 🌈

[@angelwings7930]

Funny ?

[@angelwings7930]

@@MerleChloe Don’t freak out- you literally said it was funny so, duh ? Now I know what you mean though.

[@timwhite4885]

💯💯💯🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰‼️

[@DaSole]

We are witnessing a kid enjoying life to the fullest!! I love Iam's innocence and humor...sometimes you forget that he's only 18 and this environment is so new. for him. Wishing Iam all the best!!!

[@TennesseeYaya]

I love Katy! Because she was always a champion. For Iam. These were great kids, and the really neat things is they love each other. The Iam Effect captured us all.

[@Samoan808]

Poly love spread thru da 🌎 🤙💯

[@JoshuaTovo]

​@@Samoan808 Yessah uso 😂🌺🤙🏽Cheehoo

[@briznazty]

Yep.....what you said💯

[@georgedazo58]

The most beautiful thing about this season’s American Idol was the Love From The Judges To The Contestants… They all showed Love & Support For Each Other❤❤❤💯💪💯💪

[@briznazty]

Iam deserves every blessing that comes his way🙏🏾💯 He's gonna be huge, worldwide🚀🚀

[@annestorment60]

Amen!! Well said!!!❤❤❤❤

[@timwhite4885]

AMEN TO THAT !!!! AGREE 💯

[@timwhite4885]

💯💯💯

[@fabric.soundz]

Ryan was right about this season, so super emotional in a loving way

[@tloco1529]

Congratulations to Iam Tongi may the most high bless you and your family and bless you on your journey to represent for your people 😊🙏🏽❤️💯

[@amykessler6292]

I lived on OAHU for 10 months in 2003-2004! They are very sweet and welcoming to all so happy for Iam! I am proud of him cause he sing from his heart! Finally the votes are in! Yes!!!!!

[@AERADESHNADACILLO]

of all the female judges of american idol(past)she is my fav.....with humor ,.she laughs,cries.....very natural

[@grammichal6759]

Katy is so witty, so knowledgeable & so emotionally intelligent!

[@chiccavaquita]

& FUNNY!

[@grammichal6759]

@@chiccavaquita Yup! Witty as I said. ✌🏽

[@amandamitchell6541]

Love Katy, her humor and honesty is what makes this show. Of course love Lionel and Luke also those three are great together. The best so far.

[@resilientred1699]

Love Katy's heart and love this whole team of judges. Their chemistry feels very authentic.

[@charlottemccurry1178]

I knew Iam was the winner when he first come out and sang Monster. Congratulations Iam! You so deserve this!

[@tonytechdesign]

IAM we love you from the Philippines!

[@Lightsavver]

One of the best seasons ever. So happy for Iam and all of the top 12 winner's bc they're all winner's. Looking forward to hearing music from Iam, Megan, Colin, We Ani, Haven, Zachariah, Oliver and all of the many talents.

[@shaunanorman4804]

So true

[@tmahue9541]

Iam is Crack up!!. Wipes his head with his winner idol card lol 😂😅 he deserves this win tbh. So happy for him. Down to earth guy. Loved Idol this year 🎉🎉🎉 love Ruben and Clay performance was blast from the past. Loved Lionel and top 10 song ❤🎉

[@TMiller808]

I enjoy seeing the mentoring. Beautiful. Voted for the first time for Iam. God bless him and all the amazing talent. Iam brought me to American Idol as I don’t watch tv, but I love so many of the artists who’ve competed through the years. To see Iam win, it said a lot to a lot of different people. It spoke to some of us in ways beyond the talent, the beauty of the soul and heart and community came out through this, in addition to his awesome performances. I will be seeking the music of all these recent top performers. I just gotta say it’s beautiful and refreshing to see this young man win. I value all the top performers and I pray they all can be grateful and earn the success they desire. Ps. I can’t wait to hopefully see Iam perform at The Shell amphitheater in Waikiki 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@grammichal6759]

Excellent comment!

[@kaskahea1274]

Awesome finalists! Congratulations Iam. ✨✨

[@KZ-do7vo]

Best season ever alright! Iam you deserve it all! Keep touching our souls. A blessing you are ❤️

[@patwilson7596]

Enjoyed this Season! So much Talent!

[@yohanespurwanto2755]

The best judges in the American idol history. Katy,Leonel and Luke you are awesome ❤ 🇮🇩✌️

[@metscharz8745]

💯

[@waltraudleslie1876]

I totally agree❤

[@timwhite4885]

💯💯💯💯💯🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@anawatkins8061]

I'm so excited that he won! That was my hope. His voice mezmerizing.. Iam make a Christmas album this Summer!!!

[@marciacohen4113]

Congrats Iam!! Well deserved

[@TT-yr6kt]

I must admit American Idol was a little dormant for a few years but the Iam phenomenon has brought it back to life. Idol is back.

[@howardtomita8928]

Congrats Iam you Da winna Brahdah so proud of you

[@edrivera4574]

Congratulations Iam! God bless you and your family! 🙏

[@maryannproffitt44]

She sounded great, loved the duet!

[@Summerkirsom]

what a beautiful soul IamTongi- May he stay healthy.

[@anawatkins8061]

Leave iam alone about interviews, he is an excited teenager, experience will help him perfect interviewing. His singing is what made him a winner not his interviews. God bless Iam , sweet soul he has.

[@ma53jg]

Congratulations, Iam! Yessah!

[@sherrytroxell357]

Katy is so awesome. She is a real good fair judge. She helps so many of them. It would not be the same without the three of them.

[@britexas361]

Mahalo IAM & Congrats & Katy Perry is so beautiful & has become a super mentor on American Idol, Great support 🎉 Lionel Richie I’m a fan of his beautiful music 🎼 i enjoyed this Season of American Idol 2023 so much healing & tears this season 👏very cool Ryan Seacrest interview 😊

[@chrisgacutan5536]

Congrats Iam, You deserved

[@tloco1529]

And congratulations to all the contestants and it will never end for you guy's it's just the beginning there will be record labels interested in you all so answer your phone 😊🙏🏽❤️💯

[@jacquelinevazquez498]

Best wishes to Iam Tongi I've been a fan since his first audition I new he was going to win. I had all the confidence in the world for him . He didn't let his fans down not once. Congratulations!!!! Don't ever change .You keep being you and you'll have all the success in the world. Your biggest fan

[@maureengulat6331]

Iam, you’re awesome. Your body talk is fantastic! So funny! Love to see you laughing!

[@angelwings7930]

Body talk ?

[@mistislikk]

Aloha always wins❤

[@MerleChloe]

@@mistislikk it does! And Iam permeates the Aloha spirit! I'm so excited to see what's in store for him next! ❤️ 🌺

[@nancyandrews7442]

I went to bed with “Monsters” in my head, and kept waking up with the lyrics. Last time that happened it was after I saw Kelly Clarkson’s rendition of “The Dance” and woke up crying. Music just moves you in amazing ways.

[@maryhall7191]

Thank You Katie Perry and Lionel Richie and Luke and also Ryan for Loving support for Hawaiian Local Boy 18, year old Kahuku Graduated and become Hawaii islanders Finalled American Idol 2023 ❤ Aloha ! 🎊 😊

[@janschinsky1087]

Love these 3 judges. The winner wasn’t my favorite but they were all amazing this year !

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

This was an amazing journey.

[@mc192503]

She is so beautiful..

[@sharonlampert7452]

Great season! Great team! American Idol is great!

[@pearlcontreras548]

I pray for Iam & the entire top ten that God keeps them & protects them from the evils of the Industry. May God bless & protect them always. They are all amazing but Iam is exceptionally amazing! This season was the best ever!!!

[@mandmluoma6987]

Ryan is great host. Iam Tonga gives young and old future singers or artists out there a big hope. Always bring it from your good ❤

[@neliabanawa7576]

They're all good...but Iam is the best congratulations 👏👏👏 God bless everyone 🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼

[@miku5890]

Congratulations Iam Tongi!

[@JYO2023]

Katy u are an amazingly caring person so refreshing to see a celebrity like you, Lionel, Luke , Ryan nice.

[@760viater]

Katy is a legend. She is so sweet

[@lindadebelak6219]

Awesome show this season

[@jrbland18]

We love all the judges

[@Mike-qu8bh]

WOW! Those things are amazing

[@brianj3663]

Right? The mommy milkers are looking fantastic!

[@balad.9757]

I have to say, even though I was rooting for We', I am pleasantly surprised that the viewers chose Iam. Congratulations to him!🎉

[@HOPEat]

Agree 100. We’ IS a true talent.

[@DaSole]

I was rooting for We' to be in the top 3.....it's unfortunate that her voters didn't come with enough support. Iam's "Village" however, expands globally. YESSSAHHHH!!!!

[@balad.9757]

@@DaSole 🤙🏽

[@swabbles808]

@@DaSole Amen! The Village is strong Chehooooo!!

[@d.r.5287]

@@DaSole The voting for the top 3 was on Mother's Day. Bad idea. The adults who love We were busy with family that night and who knows who was voting? I think Iam is a sweet young man and I feel for his loss of his father...but he was not the best singer, everything sounded the same and he has no range. I wasn't shocked he won, I could see he was an emotional choice, but We should have won hands down. The telling will be in record sales.......I'm betting on We to outsell the the top 3 and the winner big time. Her single is unreal and she wrote it herself!

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Ryan Seacrest is the hardest working guy in entertainment 🎉

[@jrbland18]

Congratulations Iam. Play his music on the RADIO. Also bring some of the island MUSIC

[@cayetanocantila4653]

I love you KATTY... from Cagayan de Oro Philippines

[@petercunnius4028]

Katy - just love her - dresses and style. Music is awesome! Lionel has been a fan of mine since the Commodores - Sail on is one of my favorites. Luke is awesome, but i can't buy Two Lane in Pennsylvania😢 and Ryan really enjoys this program and does a great job.

[@pearlcontreras548]

Iam put that song Monster's on the map! Nobody I know knew that song & now everybody knows it! Iam is anointed. He is on a whole other level! God bless & protect him all the days of his life.

[@bemamartin3260]

A gift of God why you win iam you deserved it coz your so humble a simple guy and you have an amazing soft voice which touches the heart of all the people watching you while you are singer, congrats be humble always.

[@shhhaua9426]

❤ Katy California Girl !!! Great advice from an OGGGG Lionel !! ❤ Ryan was so young when Ruben Was the AI he had long hair lol

[@dv6994]

Katy is awesome. Go Iam. I will support you where ever you go!

[@jessehayward4286]

He looks so happy that's awesome 👍

[@hankakah4180]

Congrats Iam on winning American Idol! Katy : "You are Iam, but when I look at your name I see I am the next American Idol!" When you win Idol, will you do the song Extreme's "More Than Words?" I guess Iam will have to start working on that song.

[@kamakoa]

Cheehoohooo yessir let's go Iam cheehoohooo Yessah congratulations

[@pamelamanke6563]

I LOVE KATY! She is so Awesome & real & funny!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JoshuaTovo]

Congrats Iam 👏🏼 we loves ya 🇹🇴 🇼🇸 🇮🇪

[@deanflet973]

At the beginning of the show Katy Perry did say Iam Tongi will win the American Idol.

[@jo-anni.benson2806]

Love Katy, Lionel and Luke. James Blunt was super awesome does he have any new music releases?

[@tmtm5595]

Hawaii loves you Iam 🌈 our Boy!!!

[@tane5802]

The "shock elimination" guy will get work without winning this comp. Well done Iam Tongi and the team that helped you get there!

[@linnie813]

@Tane

[@linnie813]

@Tane I absolutely agree, have NO DOUBT!

[@angelwings7930]

Congratulations Iam !!!! ❤

[@Minimumholloway]

They will always be there for him.

[@mariaelenairizarry149]

🙏💕🥰🌺The three judges you guys are amazing and Tongi congratulation to you and be yourself. Can't wait to hear you sing again. Specially Hawaiian music all the music🎉❤ be yourself always❤

[@JWRay-xh9wl]

I remember Katy clearly at the age these young people are. How many kicked her for being a girl on stage,and she stayed who she is through everything. I love her best when she screws up just like we do,and can be honest about it,and laugh at herself. She just stays real about it,and you can't fake that and pull it off,we know better,lol I admire her as a person for perseverance,and being a mentor of you can do it,I did.

[@rosemartin4398]

I love Lionel ❤he’s so humble

[@fancybaybeeh4241]

Congratulations IAM TONGI❤

[@lindadebelak6219]

I love Katy Perry she is so down to earth

[@Alidiscovery]

Katy is indeed a champion of all times

[@100anti]

Ryan: Yessuah ! LOL

[@hurrem-7159]

i always love katy perry oxoxoxox

[@jayinmaine]

I can’t stand country music but Megan Danielle has perhaps the best country voice I’ve ever heard on a talent show. She will be a star

[@johalmag3304]

I knew Iam was going to win. His audition was Awesome. Megan Danielle's is Awesome to. She will go far.

[@timknepper1041]

I like the fact that Katy is straight forward, alot of weak folks cannot handle that.

[@stefanithomas7391]

i love mommy Congrats Ian

[@angelwings7930]

His name is spelled with an “M”. Iam.

[@Rythm123]

I chuckled at the end hehe

[@jackieradjou1606]

I Loveeeeee Lionel I watch the video Hello every sight chance I get it's a great story telling my dream is to meet him one day before he leaves this life there is no other Congratulations to IAM wishing him much success moving forward I never routed for someone so much like this young man my next favorite was my black queen but once again knew it reminds me of Jennifer Hudson but for her she will go far can't wait to see her album as well as Iam

[@precyorr]

Yes another good season ..a lots good talents in singing❤

[@WingStorm]

*KATY PERRY HAS TO BE BACK FOR NEXT SEASON BUT IF SHE DOESN'T MAYBE A WORLD TOUR* ❤️‼️

[@agnesholingue994]

Yes I'm hoping for a world tour!❤

[@marvinpostadan3484]

Instead of congratulating Iam some of the haters are giving health advice and saying he lacks talent. 17 million people proved you wrong!😂😂😂 6:45

[@cecilehoffmancecile7083]

Well deserved! Praise God!

[@julystreet8835]

Congrats! Yessssahhh!😍😍🌺👏👏

[@lucybeebee6018]

Katy Perry is awesome ❤

[@dangrimes5078]

Katie, if you happen to see this. You are fantastic and don't even think about not coming back.

[@karentyson1164]

Katy's photobomb girl too funny! Lol keeps glancing at camera acting all nonchalant!

[@lucidarose613]

Huuuge Congrats, Iam 👏 !

[@steveschiller5496]

Love Lionel

[@shaunhoward6838]

Kylie Minogue was sooo EPIC beyond words PADAM PADAM 💯🎤👑😍🔥

[@amyrausa5051]

Congratulations Iam Tongi 👏👏👏

[@hermanman1827]

Love Ketty ❤❤❤❤

[@steveschiller5496]

Love Ryan

[@ettawalker6168]

The best judges

[@vasilebereschi7901]

Katy Perry my queen!❤