American Idol 2023: Ian Tongi wins 'American Idol' season 21; Check all details here

American Idol has announced the winner for this season and it's none other than Ian Tongi. The thrilling culmination of its three-hour finale on Sunday night, "American Idol" announced Iam Tongi as the triumphant Season 21 champion. Megan Danielle, a talented 20-year-old vocalist from Georgia, secured the runner-up position.

Now, that Ian Tongi has won the title, it's time to take a moment to reflect on Tongi's journey throughout the show as the latest winner of "American Idol."

Did you know what was the most-watched video of this season? It was none other than the winner - Ias Tongi's audition video which has garnered around 16 million views on YouTube.


Ian Tongi performed "Monsters" by James Blunt during the audition, dedicating the song to his father, who passed away recently, a couple of months ago.

He also added that it was his father who introduced him to music. The judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan got emotional during the performance.

After his “Idol” audition, Tongi had a word with producers related to his father that how the two bonded over music. Moreover, Tongi has previously auditioned for “Idol.”

Throughout his journey on "Idol," Tongi showcased his versatility by delivering captivating performances of various songs. Some notable highlights include his renditions of Cat Stevens' "Father and Son," Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home to Me," and Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence." Recently, Tongi delighted fans with the release of his latest single, "I'll Be Seeing You." Here are a few memorable performances by Tongi during his time on "Idol":

"Monsters" - American Idol audition
"I Can't Make You Love Me" - American Idol Hollywood Week
"The Winner Takes It All" - American Idol Top 20
"Bring It On Home To Me" - American Idol Top 10
"What a Wonderful World" - American Idol Top 8
"Father and Son" - American Idol Top 5

FAQs

Q1:What did Ian Tongi perform during the American Idol audition?
"Monsters" - James Blunt

Q2:Who won American Idol season 21?
Ian Tongi