‘American Idol’ Winner Wears Hat While Singing National Anthem – Issues Groveling Apology

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Tongi Apologizes

“First attempt at singing the Nationwide Anthem,” Tongi, 18, wrote within the description of a video he posted to YouTube. “So nervous that it was in entrance of such an enormous crowd. And apologize for being so nervous and forgot to take off the hat.”

Take a look at that video for your self under.

Tongi later doubled down on this on Twitter.

“Tens of 1000’s of individuals,” he wrote. “I stroll out and my uncle jogs my memory to take away my hat earlier than I begin singing. I keep in mind. A couple of seconds later the nerves took in and didn’t keep in mind till it was all performed. I’ll attempt to do higher subsequent time.”

Tens of 1000’s of individuals. I stroll out and my uncle jogs my memory to take away my hat earlier than I begin singing. I keep in mind. A couple of seconds later the nerves took in and didn’t keep in mind till it was all performed. I’ll attempt to do higher subsequent time 🤙🏾 pic.twitter.com/CUbwQXU0js

— Iam Tongi (@wtongi) July 11, 2023

Fox News reported that followers had been forgiving of Tongi, regardless of his main mistake.

“A lot respect in your response,” one social media person commented. “Extra vital is you probably did such an incredible job on the tune itself. Nice job. Congrats to your accomplishments! You deserve all of it. Go get em bro. You had been nervous, however you probably did superior. Like it.”

“Your rendition was inspiring and delightful. In case you are anxious (sooner or later) simply have any person seize the hat, regulate your outfit. Preserve your head excessive!” one other added, with a 3rd writing, “That’s okay. Nerves can get to anybody, a minimum of you remembered the phrases!”

Take a look at Tongi’s performances on “American Idol” within the video under.

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Tongi Fires Again At Haters

After beating out Megan Danielle and Colin Stough for the “American Idol” title again in Could, Tongi was met with backlash from many who felt that the present was “rigged.” These naysayers claimed that Tongi solely gained due to his “sob story,” as he typically talked about his father’s 2021 demise, even utilizing his guitar throughout performances.

“Lots of people are like, ‘Colin Stough was robbed, or no matter. And I simply find it irresistible,’” Tongi beforehand instructed Daily Mail.

“‘I identical to [the comments], no matter what they are saying, ’trigger you recognize, [I gotta] let these issues occur. I’m responsible for liking it,” he continued, referring to urgent “like” on a social media remark. “However look, [my] music’s not for everybody. And I’ve to be taught that the onerous approach.’”

‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi speaks out after ‘rigged’ backlash
Iam Tongi spoke out Monday about his “American Idol” victory after being topped the youngest male to ever win the competitors and the way he honored his late father throughout his time on the present. “It’s superb,”… pic.twitter.com/uyfi4A6icu

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Tongi went on to say that he has no plans to “chase after” the individuals who don’t help him, as he as a substitute desires to deal with those who do.

“I like [my] group popping out and supporting me and exhibiting up [for me], and I’m not going to actually chase after followers,” he defined. “I’m going to be myself and do what I like and simply have enjoyable whereas I’m doing it and see no matter occurs, occurs.”

Watch Tongi’s successful second within the video under.

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Tongi Working On Album

Tongi concluded by saying that he’s at the moment engaged on his first album, which he stated can have a “Jack Johnson type of vibe.”

“I’m engaged on quite a lot of new stuff and I’m excited to share with individuals,” he said.

I don’t often publish stuff like this, however that is Iam Tongi. He had misplaced his father only a couple months previous to this audition, and his father all the time needed him on AI.

He’s Polynesian and from Hawaii and is now within the high 3 of AI. Would recognize if y’all vote for him sunday! pic.twitter.com/nOYFKuP6oW

— USOVINNY (@hawaiinguy808) May 17, 2023

Whereas we had been disgusted after we initially noticed that Tongi had worn his hat whereas singing the nationwide anthem, it appears that evidently this younger man merely made a mistake. Right here’s hoping that he learns from this sufficient that he gained’t do it once more sooner or later, and that he all the time offers the nationwide anthem the respect that it deserves any more!