Whats crazy is that James Blunt wrote the song for his dad as his dad was going through dialysis, just like Iam's dad...you can just hear the heartbreak in both their voices ❤️

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

Definitely !

@Bitchkiddi1

Жыл бұрын

Oh?! Wow 😢 Bless them🙏🙏🙌🙌👐👐👏👏🕊🕊

@BitWrecker

11 ай бұрын

Blunts father survived though, that's the crazy part

Such love and respect for James Blunt to touch Iam’s arm to help him through. And Iam…. I’m speechless as well.

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

Yes !

@gutabo

9 ай бұрын

He even changed the song from own to arm while touching him! And Iam nodding like "I can do this"!

James is such a pro for holding it together and pulling Iam through that performance. I can’t imagine how hard it was for both of them. Kudos to both.

James did a good job keeping Iam going. Touching his arm put me over the edge. Beautiful.

Does anyone else wonder how "American Idol" can ever top this season? We all just witnessed a phenomenon, that had the whole world watching. This also goes to show how much this world is missing empathy, love and compassion to name a few. What Iam has done through his music is what most musicians only can dream of happening in their whole career. I mean people cant stop crying no matter how many times they watch/listen to Monsters, especially men. I seriously was going to see if the stock in Kleenex has gone up! LOL! Now it's up to all of us to follow his career and buy/listen to whatever music he produces. He's got this!

@outandaboutwithme

Жыл бұрын

American Idol can never replicate this season ever again...this was a once in a lifetime experience!

@ruthyocke823

Жыл бұрын

There will never ever be another American Idol As this one !!! GOD WAS IN THIS FROM THE BEGINNING. 🙏🏻💞🙏🏻

@lamutaafua

Жыл бұрын

Glad I watched this season...as a Polynesian I truly was only watching bc of Iam but mannnn did I enjoy this one...talent all over the place but seriously Iam touched hearts and it was crazy...

@encydear5693

11 ай бұрын

I don't think there will be a season like this season in AI history....this season was not AI but it was a Global Idol coz people from all over the world were watching....Iam is so special and i'm glad he won.

@encydear5693

11 ай бұрын

@Denis B maybe except you lol

James blunt donates all proceeds of that song to charity . What a great man ! Iam has made American idol special … this is one of the best TV moments ever ! Emmy award for AI for sure !

@Bignuts13

11 ай бұрын

If not he would just have jackasses saying he’s profiting off his own dads inevitable death.

It was so touching at the end of their hug when James kissed Iam on the cheek. Unbelievable compassion.

@shelleyherbert3340

Жыл бұрын

That kiss did me in..I about hit the floor. It was beautiful and so sincere. There was nothing fake or staged about that performance. Then to see his mother start crying and Jelly Roll putting his arm around her as Katy Perry was losing it.Oh how does anyone not lose it? This will be history no doubt. My nieces and nephews are Samoan and they literally fell apart and have been since day one. It is a phenomenon without question!

I feel like something not a lot of people have talked about is how the crowd backed Iam when he started to falter. They got so support inept loud. It's obvious he's Americas sweetheart. And James Blunt is a Master Class in Humanity.

This really got to me. That was so deep and emotionally transformative. I have never seen something like that on TV. Loss is real and James wrote that song for his father and they Iam barely was able to finish and James powered through the song and then offered a hand to his shoulder to bring Iam back so they could try to finish. Wow, both were both so emotional and that is hard to carry through when one is that emo because the vocals shut down and start quiver. James Blunt really saved him with that partnership and took over... just that look at James... poor baby was overwhelmed with a superstar, in front of millions of people, and then in the final part of his time on American Idol... the pressure for sure. Poor baby... only 18... daddy just died 2 months prior.

Iam's voice is already shaking in this song. This time, he can hardly hold his emotions. I can feel his pain. May God bless him through this process. Much love for Iam and thank you James Blunt for supporting him. God bless you both.

Thanks for showing your own vulnerability, Travis. Very meaningful. So sorry you lost your own dad so early. I miss my dad so much.

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss as well 💜

Iam said in his interview that he told himself not to cry and he'll be alright through out the song but when he heard James voice and suddenly he couldn't hold back his tears and his emotions. This song were meant for this moment and for James and Iam and for all of us who lost our dads 😢 what a beautiful moment i've witnessed 💖💖

@TeaTimeWithTravis

11 ай бұрын

Wowwwww

Ive followed most seasons of american idol, im a huge james blunt fan and this is without doubt the greatest moment in american idol history. I keep watching it and cry every time, pure class from james blunt , pure emotion from iam, loved every second. ❤

This tore me up but I feel so blessed to have witnessed these 2 special humans pouring their hearts out for all of us❤❤❤❤😢🎉

Just fabulous..and poor James! Shaking hands and all..to pull the strength out to finish strong with Iam..and Jelly Roll..crying with Iam's mom..fantastic review..

Damn this duet got me. Holy hell the emotion that was shown. 😢😢😢😭😖😖😖

Kudos to James and Iam, these two bring the world into love and tears, my heart dropped seeing iam break and blunt, putting his hand on him, to let iam know, it’s okay, I’ll help you through this, respect to you James Blunt, sorry for your loss as well.

I think this song touches every body and every one can connect…but I think it’s hits a little differently for those who lost their father. I lost my dad in 2016, he was only 48. But I felt like this song and how they deliver it brings me sadness & comfort all in one..I’ve never been the type to cry..I watch his audition once a day, and I cry every single time..great reaction, sorry for the loss of your father

What a beautiful heart wrenching duet. So much emotion on display for all to see from two amazing artists. Thank you Iam and thank you James. Wow! Truly a special moment!!!

So raw and beautiful performance by Iam and James...love it love it and congrats to u Iam for winning the American Idol....

Everyone felt this unlike anything else! He creates yet another moment since his audition that I didn't think was possible.

Soooooo emotional. Iam is still grieving his Dad. James was AMAZING and helped him get through it😢 How do you Not cry watching this?

What an emotional performance from both of them. They both had such pain in their voices. And yes your reaction tugged at my heart strings.

I never cry so much for a guy in my life I'm at work and my eyes are so puffy. Great video!

When I saw Iam doing this song for auditions I said to myself if he makes the finals (which I was already expecting) American Idol was going to get him doing a duet with Blunt of this song and destroy us even more... I was right... and I was also right that it was going to bring even more tears

So glad to finally hear a youtuber notice and acknowledge James's emotions too!! Of course this os mainly about Iam, but let's not forget this is the Blunt magic working. He wrote this because he lived this ❤

That got all of us crying bro!!!!

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

So emotional !

@KingFamilyReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@TeaTimeWithTravis Yes sir. Great video as always my bro!!!

@sokpisethlalalanno

11 ай бұрын

I catch you here a big guy A-HA

Travis never feel bad about showing your emotions hugs coming your way

"Iam Tongi" now is 1 of best winner in American Idol History - This kid just breaks the American Idol History for sure and destroy everybody heart.

@AiliniTuuholoaki

11 ай бұрын

❤

😭😭😭 what a fantastic performance 🙏🙏🙏

Love your response and analysis. It is so true, the full circle for Iam and now standing there with James Blunt, man, what a moment. I bet Iam was overcome with emotions that of all the cheers in the crowd and around the world he was wishing to hear his dad's voice most of all.

It is a tear jerking song especially to all of us who are missing their Fathers and Mothers 😢

It almost impossible to watch this and not tear up.

@ruthyocke823

Жыл бұрын

You cannot watch it without tearing up and that is the truth. 😢😢😢

Every time I watch their duet...😭😭😭

Iam and James Blunt😥

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

Incredible!

Iam truly is one very special human being, and we are blessed to be here to experience his soul expressing itself. 💕 Please react to Iam's singel, I'll Be Seeing You. You will love it, and probably cry. Thanks for the reaction, Travis 🙏💞

That was a very emotional performance.. beautiful performance

That intro had me tearing up before the song even started. This whole performance is as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. They are two men on that stage who have lost their dads and the support James Blunt offers Iam is so genuine. Even though James' dad survived, Both their fathers were on the stage that night in spirit. Also, props to Jelly Roll for supporting Iam's mom in the crowd.

😢😢 what a moment 😢

❤how inspirational this is....thank you James for taking care of Iam through this duet. Both James and Iam were going through such sadness and they completed this most beautiful song❤❤❤when Iam broke down, James gently reached out to Iam...such class❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you for your own vulnerbility and emotional reactions towards Iam Tongi and James Blunt. We go through heartaches when our loved ones passed on. Ive lost my dad and two sisters. It still hurts and Iams version of this song on his audition got me in tears and now hearing James Blunt and Iam together is so hard to not cry. It hits deep in the soul. God bless them both.❤😊

Much Love .&. Aloha for supporting, Iam! Much Respect!!

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

Aloha !

This was amazing and I truly happy that Iam won loved him right from the start

It's amazing that James held it together for him.

"Tea Time With Travis" I Really enjoy your reaction video man, so relax

we can see James is trembling and resisted to not cry . it was so sa !!! Best emotional edition ever !!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

I'm out of words,,, 😭😭😭

Agree 💯 this performance will go down in the History of American Idol as the most memorable. Mahalo for loving and supporting IAM on your Channel. Maybe you were Late joining us, but at least you got to enjoy the IAM Effect with us. James Blunt I understand heard if IAM’s audition and reached out to him early on to Thank IAM for bring the attention to his Song. I was so moved by James Blunts voice (he sounded like he was weeping, know wonder IAM broke down) cause I couldn’t hold back my own sob at the moment he put his hand in IAM’s arm. That big tight hug felt so good, I could feel the love & empathy James feels for IAM. So Many people lost it (including Katy Perry who didn’t cry at the audition).

I think we are all crying 😢 😢

Iam did so well with this! It isn’t easy to have those emotions right there, raw for the world to see and still sing. It was so special which isn’t even the right word. And James! It was just the right person at the right time with their shared experiences. Special! Thank you Travis and I hope you are doing well! T 💕

The HUG!

Tear after Tear after Tear

so so emotional for both singers and us all

Suddenly that line turned into supporting Iam, telling him that "I'm hewre for you.. we can do this together"

Beautiful! Just makes me cry, this is also Iam's song.

It’s ok to cry with compassion..I am crying again..remembering my dad 💔

That Was Beautifully Done By Both You Can Feel The Heartache And Emotion In Them Understand I Lost My Dad When I Was 7 Yrs Old In 1982 .I Cried It Got Too Me Big Time

I actually never heard it till Iam sang it. Let me tell you man, it hit me hard. Especially since I just lost my dad 3 years ago. I cried hard....

Very true mate he brings happy vibes back in this trouble world God Blessed you boy

My dad passed this Feb from brain cancer. These 2 are just wrenching my heart out, this is even more emotional than the audition.

@Dharmarenee

11 ай бұрын

🙏🏾

I'm from Hawaii (born & raised) and we - I - love Iam, and we - I - am so proud of him. But, Jame's support broke me hard, in this one. Iam got thru this performance because James was there for him. I appreciate that. I have been listening to James' original version since I found Iam on American Idol. The wierd thing is, I gave up on AI so long ago, and for some reason, I decided to watch this season. I saw it pop up on Hulu, and I told myself 'maybe I'll watch this one', not knowing anything about this boy. I am so grateful that I did. Way to make us proud Iam. In the spirit of Rodney (and Braddah Iz), we go forth. Thanks for doing this Travis.

This song hits deep I lost my Dad when I was 22 and it was really hard on me. Expecally since I had to arrange his funeral by my self. Like you said it's something you never get over but you learn to deal with it. My wife who also lost both of her parents also like I did told me that you did not lose them but you just lost their tent that God let them use while they was here. And that helped me a lot. God bless.

Emotional rollercoaster😭😭😢😢😭😭🙏❤❤

I'm envious of people who a relationship with their father. Best wishes to everyone.

Thank you SO MUCH for your kind words for Iam! We are so proud of him here in Hawaii! Much Aloha from the Big Island! 🌺🌺🌺

omg i had to use my 6pkt of toilet roll coz i had no tissue box...James Blunt is a Legend and Iam journey has just began

Merci a toi tellement puissante cette chanson ,comment ne pas pleurer on voyant et sachant que Iam a perdu son papa alors et que c est encore tt frais en tt cas merci a james blunt d avoir etait la et lui tenir le bras c est déchirant ,mais beau a la fois bravo a tous les 2 ❤❤🎉.

He is at #1 on ITunes day after the finale. USA top 100 all genres. He has other songs charting too. I have watched Idol since the beginning. I think this is top performance ever on the show.

Because of your personal emotional reaction I subscribed to your channel. I love how James, knowing what it was like when he thought he was losing his father, reaches over and touches Iam’s arm to give him strength and Iam nods which says I can do this!

@TeaTimeWithTravis

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing !

I’ve watched this 20+ times and it gets me every time! My daddy died of a heart attack when I was 17

YES right bruh, we just learn to cope n live with it but memories will not be forgotten.

❤❤❤❤❤thank you for your reactions❤❤

I found out about this Powerful song through Iam❤

So emotional.amazing

You moved me to tears!

The best American Idols ever in history! Sorry for your loss Travis I know it's not easy lost my mum two years ago and I cried when I listen to this song and I know millions of people were too..this song can relate to anyone in your family but losing a mother it's even more painful.

Wow!!!!!!!

Thank you for sharing Travis ❤

First time I heard this was 3 days after my father passed away after he fell and hit his head he passed from a bleed to his brain it still gets me every time I hear it but I know my dad is at peace

Lam is singing his father's Harmony thinking... this is... what he always says he hears his dad singing

Awesome reaction and analysis, luv your strong words of wisdom. Good day

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

💜

Was watching the others vids of iam when this dropped🎉🎉

@TeaTimeWithTravis

Жыл бұрын

💜

Now that American idol is done ,I was thinking to do a reaction on your reactions to IAms AI journey .I watched all your reactions not just once and I love it. 😂😂😂 And we both feel the same way for this kid,there is really something special about him . forever fan !! Bless your heart ❤

OMG!

BEAUTIFUL

Agree, this was a tough song for both performers. I’m proud and grateful to James Blunt for holding his emotions together so he can be strong for Tongi.

Powerful, Heart moving

Watched this and like everyone just balled my eyes... A day has passed and Im still balling my eyes...Kia ora from NZ.

Love this!

I have watched all his performances and I cried my eyes out every time. 😢

I always love your reactions, but this one is special to me (and to many people I believe)

Iam was my favorite right from his audition. Really emotional. Tears definitely were flowing😢

I think the whole audience was singing. Some people said there were backup singers but I think it was the audience. Just heart wrenching and their hug was genuine in the end. ❤

Thanks to Iam Tongi on American Idol I never would have heard this song. My dad passed 3wks ago May 4th 2023 an im bawling. My husband found this song yesterday and I feel this was a sign from my dad to not worry, he is ok. RIP DAD 2-10-56 - 5-4-23

Yep…❤

I love it when you come on … you are so authentic and real … much appreciate you, Travis. I am spiritually touched by what you said regarding it not getting easier but we learn to live our life carrying that loved one with us. Wow‼️

@TeaTimeWithTravis

11 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜

Powerful song

Amazing kid Amazing voice

thank you for sharing travis ❤😢

3:44 😢 That look on Iam's face.. that broke me man😔😢