Viewers of yesterday’s American Idol season finale have slammed the singing present on social media, claiming that the competitors was “rigged” in favour of 18-year-old Iam Tongi, who grew to become the youngest male ever to win.
The Hawaiian highschool pupil, who misplaced his father shortly earlier than his audition, beat out finalists Megan Danielle, 20, and Colin Stough, 18, for the highest spot, which left a number of followers scratching their heads, New York Post stories.
“American Idol is rigged. Colin Stough was the best one out there,” tweeted one offended viewer. “Hawaiian dude that has the best sob story is going to win. American Idol I thought it was about talent?”
“Obviously the sympathy vote fix is in,” snapped one other fan, tagging Idol host Ryan Seacrest, 48. “The least talented guy has made it to the finals. You are not the person I thought you were.”
Another viewer vented their frustration by tweeting on the host. “@RyanSeacrest So Ryan I thought American Idol was a singing contest? Any reason why the obviously better singer did not win? Curious.”
The Post contacted Tongi and American Idol for remark.
During the present’s three-hour finale, the younger singer wowed each audiences and judges with two showstopping performances.
Tongi introduced choose Katy Perry to tears with a transferring rendition of Making Memories Of Us initially sung by nation star Keith Urban, who mentored the younger singer.
In the second half of the present, the highschool senior took the stage once more with British pop star James Blunt to sing Blunt’s track Monsters, which Tongi devoted to his father.
Even although Tongi’s historic win was marred by offended followers, the up-and-coming star additionally had a number of heartwarming tweets of assist.
“Congratulations @wtongi! It was a great season of American Idol, excited to hear more of your music,” tweeted one fan.
“Congratulations to Hawaii’s own American Idol, Iam Tongi,” tweeted Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green with a photograph of the star.
“American Idol got it right. Congratulations Iam Tongi,” wrote a 3rd fan.
This story initially appeared on New York Post and was reproduced with permission
Originally printed as ‘American Idol’ followers declare competitors ‘rigged’ as Iam Tongi named winner
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
