Almost two years in the past, Iam Tongi was named the winner of American Idol Season 21, and now, he’s returning to the stage for one more efficiency. The Hawaii native will carry out throughout the Monday, Might 12, episode, which is the second to final of the season.
However what has Tongi been as much as since his time on the singing competitors present? Scroll down for an replace on his life now!
What’s Iam Tongi doing now?
Tongi remains to be pursuing music. On Might 9, he launched a brand new track known as “Hawaiian Curler Coaster Experience,” which might be featured within the upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Sew. Since Tongi is returning to American Idol on Disney night time, he’ll be performing this track.
He’s additionally persevering with to launch his personal tasks, together with the track “Sunshine” in April. In 2024, he appeared on American Idol to sing his observe “Why Kiki?”
Tongi can also be touring and has a handful of upcoming reveals on his web site. In April, he promised that there’s extra to return, writing on Instagram, “We’ve been working laborious on new music and plans! I can’t wait to get out on the highway to carry out for you all. Ensure you be a part of my mailing listing and Group Tongi to be the primary to listen to new present bulletins.”
The place does Iam Tongi stay now?
As of February 2024, Tongi, who’s from Hawaii, was residing in Washington state.
Is Iam Tongi in a relationship?
Whereas Tongi could be very non-public about his private life, he does give some perception now and again. In December 2024, he celebrated his one-year anniversary together with his girlfriend, Leah.
“1 yr in the past you compelled me to ask you out, nah nah 😂😂jk jk, I like you babe, without end ❤️❤️,” he captioned an Instagram submit.
In March, he shared one other uncommon replace. Together with a photograph of himself and Leah on his Instagram Story, Tongi wrote, “I miss you a lot lovely. I’ll be dwelling quickly.”
There have been no updates since then, which isn’t unusual for Tongi. So far as we all know, they’re nonetheless collectively!
American Idol, Season 23, Sundays and Mondays, 8/7c, ABC