Iam Tongi wins American Idol season 21

Dim the lights and there is one thing new american idol winner.

After the three-hour season finale on Could 21, the host Ryan Seacrest introduced I’m Tongi because the competitors collection champion by defeating Megan Danielwhilst Colin Stoffwas eradicated early within the night.

(Megan, Colin, and Iam had been beforehand introduced as the ultimate three contestants on the Could 14 episode of “Disney Nights.”)

Megan, Colin and Iam all took the stage one final time to carry out earlier than crowning the brand new winner.

The season finale additionally featured star-studded performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. american idol Starring Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard.

Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Jazmine Sullivan, jelly roll, Kevin Cronin from REO SpeedwagonKylie Minogue, Rainie Wilson, Lauren Daigle, Pitbull and TLC additionally took the stage to carry out throughout the finale. Idol Choose Keith City was additionally a mentor to the three finalists.