First Time Reaction to "Monsters" by Iam Tongi on American Idol

[@KatHenderson.]

Iam won it, and a couple of weeks later he graduated HS. Days later (in June) he started his concert tour. He’s been singing to sold out concerts- two of those at the Troubadour. The international leg starts in Oct. He’s writing music and singing it. This is what his dad wished for him. You can tell he feels his dad is with him on this journey, but it’s also hard at times.

[@KatHenderson.]

You gave a beautiful and heartfelt reaction. Rodney was talking about seeing the world with Iam. Days later he was in the hospital. Monsters was on in the car, while Iam was going to visit his dad, so he sang it to him. Rodney had a long talk with Iam and told him he was going to be successful, but he probably wasn’t going to be around to see it. James singing beside him, Monsters being played the way James does (not Iam), made Iam go back to that last time in the hospital. That’s why he broke so hard. I don’t know how he powered through it. James too. You could see his hands shaking. It was beautiful to see them singing to their dads and to each other.

[@DianeWalker-s7o]

You really need to go performance by performance with all judge comments to see his talent, growth, and grief healing. He is healing millions all over the world. He is 18 and authentic from beginning to end and beyond.

[@keithrichardson6836]

Followed this young man's journey on the show it's so heart warming. He's great at interpreting the message of the song and has a beautiful voice He's a worthy winner. 🌟👌

[@SallyISTJ]

He must have won by a landslide. People in the audience cheered and shouted every time he sang. He's so special.

[@bodhi1462]

In the duet the audience didn't cheer when James started singing but did when iam started singing. Not a dis on James but we just ❤ iam.

[@stinire6718]

Iam Tongi please know that you are the reason why I came back in watch American idol after 20 years 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@debbiebeaulieu6787]

We love Iam and following his rise to SUPERSTARDOM he is already a legend in his own right 🎶🎸🌺

[@michelerobertson8276]

He won in a big way! It was clear he would win once his audition went viral.

[@staciemoisa4884]

Beautiful rendition as Iam has such a soft tone to his voice. This goes to show how great a songwriter James Blunt is!

[@rm06dakind4]

Please follow his journey on American Idol. His Idol run was amazing.

[@pamgribas6379]

Iam…the whole world love you!❤

[@gabbymontano0324]

I love IAM❤❤❤

[@ivymayreynolds9975]

I could listen to this young gentle 24/7 . What an amazing voice he has xx god Bless you Iam. I'm sure your father is looking down on you and is extremely proud of you x

[@TouchyReactions]

You are so kind

[@michaelh9696]

Everytime I hear him singing this song is still gets to me. You should check out his other performances in order is really good Great video!

[@shanewaters8518]

I’m touched by Touchy’s reaction😎

[@TouchyReactions]

I see what you did there...

[@bigdaddy6461]

IAM IAM IAM!!! Yessah!!

[@LindaLewis-uy1dk]

I loved your reaction. It was great that you also watched the duet. I think that Iam's future is a super bright one. He was fortunate to have wonderful parents, and he has the strength to honor them throughout his life. I have subscribed.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank You Linda

[@tomfire1972]

I dont like it how they cut the song down for the show. But maybe just a question of time and rights? Love everything of it.

[@nofoblack]

I can’t stop crying every time I see this video!!!😂😂😢❤

[@philmanmontero2472]

Wow, that was powerful!

[@ib7840]

Ayo you doing good, you speek well, keep out the turning effects, this is for rodni.

[@cbtowers4841]

Yeah I got dizzy 😅

[@willywonka920]

Whether you do a reaction or not you should hear Cakra Khan do this song too. I love this song, great job bro

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@junesmith6379]

Nah, it's Iams song, validated by James Blunt who loved it and Iam. Others should go find their own defining song......

[@KatHenderson.]

@@junesmith6379 I shouldn't feel this way either, because Iam doesn't. He's thankful James wrote this beautiful song for all of us. Cakra's dad died in 2015, but he probably was introduced to it by Iam (like many of us).

[@junesmith6379]

I know, Iam is a much better person than I am, just can't shake it. must #bemoreIam

[@KatHenderson.]

@@junesmith6379 Same 😅

[@nimaynimay2214]

Great...❤

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks 😊

[@ofapesiniua-si1ld]

❤❤😭🤦💙💙

[@stinire6718]

😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bryanpatterson4303]

Iam won American Idiol

[@TouchyReactions]

That's awesome

[@diegomunoz-mn6wk]

Te ganaste un like desde Chile

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@anthonydouglas6448]

Lovkt😊