Iam Tongi & James Blunt: Super Emotional Duet of "Monsters" Makes Idol History - American Idol 2023
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Published 2023-05-21
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All Comments (21)
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Witnessing this in person was one of the most emotional things ever
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Props to James Blunt for being so compassionate and professional. Stepping in where he was struggling. Beautiful.
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James carried Iam through but you can't help but notice James is shaking and hurting as well! So heartfelt!
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How James Blunt used the words of the song and actually put his hand on Iam's shoulder to bring him back and show he was there with him. Epic. A Class act.
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Props to James Blunt for pushing Iam through this song.
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Probably the most emotional and heartfelt performance
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At 49, James Blunt is old enough to be Iam Tongi’s father. Seeing them sing this and experiencing the shared emotions over their own fathers (James’s father who was saved by a transplant, and Iam’s father who did die), and James reaching out to Iam as he is overcome momentarily… Extraordinary moment and extraordinary song.
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James Blunt is a REAL ONE in my eyes for this..
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Blunt is a veteran and professional, of course he can keep his emotions in check. Tongi is a boy who just lost his father, the emotions were overwhelming for him, even for the crowd and judges. But what Blunt did there, carrying the young Tongi through the song and comforting him afterwards… now that’s character. Blunt doesn’t get enough credit. Two beautiful souls on that stage.
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“I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye. No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine...” 🎶 ❤️
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Before this video, I didn't even know if I liked James Blunt. Now, I love James Blunt!
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That look to James at 1:16 was literally 'bro, i need you 💔' and James understood the assignment 100% did not miss a beat ❤️
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Can we just appreciate the greatness and professionalism of James Blunt? The man is a master of holding his emotions while giving a very heartfelt performance.
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This was obviously very hard, emotionally for James. You can see his jaw quiver and his hands tremble. Imagine writing a song about losing your father, he's then spared, and you later are asked to help an 18 year old, who just lost his father, perform it for the world. Bravo to both of you for pushing through and moving us all so deeply!
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James Blunt is overall such a great person
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This imo is by far the most emotional Idol performance in the shows history. Between Iam's backstory and his emotions on stage, enough to make anyone burst into tears. Much love Iam, youre making your dad very proud ❤
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I love how uncomfortable James is. You can just tell that this song tugs on every string of his. He is just trying to make it through for the boy. That is courage. Being so scared and anxious that you are shaking, but you hold it together because someone else depends on you. A true man.
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James Blunt spontaneously changed the lyrics of Monsters. The original had the line, "You can feel my hand on your own" but he changed it to "you can feel my hand on your arm", responding to the moment, the moment to give Iam emotional support. Fair play to him.
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The arm touch was such a subtle “you’re doing this, we’re almost there”
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James blunt is one very touching talented human.
