Another emotional moment came from Iam Tongi, who lost his dad just a few months ago.

Source: https://abc13.com/american-idol-kya-monee-willie-spence-iam-tongi/12849233/

A true enigma, not unlike Tongi himself.

Source: https://tvline.com/lists/american-idol-top-20-voting-results-season-21/

Lionel Richie asks Iam Tongi why he would leave Hawaii.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/naka-nathaniel-iam-tongi-shared-an-important-message-about-life-in-hawaii/

Oliver Steele and Iam Tongi have a lot in common, they both are inspired for their dads.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/american-idol-recap-04-03-23-season-6-episode-7-hollywood-week-part-2/

Tongi has made the top 3 of “American Idol.”

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/14/23723552/american-idol-2023-top-3-singers