‘American Idol’ fans claim competition ‘rigged’ as Iam Tongi named winner
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nypost.comtweeted one angry viewer. “Big 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 another 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 at the host. “@RyanSeacrest So Ryan I thought #AmericanIdol was a singing contest?
Any reason why the obviously better singer did not win? Curious…just asking Thank you.” The Post reached out to Tongi and “American Idol” for comment.
During the show’s three-hour finale, the 18-year-old singer wowed both audiences and judges with two show-stopping performances.
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