{"id":1972858,"date":"2023-07-14T09:05:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-idol-winner-apologizes-for-national-anthem-faux-pas-at-mlb-home-run-derby-i-will-try-to-do-better-next-time\/"},"modified":"2023-07-14T09:07:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:07:02","slug":"american-idol-winner-apologizes-for-national-anthem-faux-pas-at-mlb-home-run-derby-i-will-try-to-do-better-next-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-idol-winner-apologizes-for-national-anthem-faux-pas-at-mlb-home-run-derby-i-will-try-to-do-better-next-time\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;American Idol&#8217; champ sorry for anthem mistake at MLB Derby: &#8216;I&#8217;ll improve next time&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Famerican-idol-winner-apologizes-for-national-anthem-faux-pas-at-mlb-home-run-derby-i-will-try-to-do-better-next-time%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1972858&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Iam Tongi Apologizes for National Anthem Faux Pas at MLB Home Run Derby<\/h2>\n<p>Iam Tongi, the 18-year-old winner of season 21 of \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d was showered with support on social media after apologizing for forgetting to remove his hat while performing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-womens-soccer-team-kneels-for-anthem-wears-black-lives-matter\/\" title=\"US Women's Soccer Team Kneels for Anthem, Wears 'Black Lives Matter'\">national anthem<\/a> at a Major League Baseball event this week.<\/p>\n<p>Tongi, who hails from Hawaii, delivered a stirring rendition of \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner\u201d on Wednesday for MLB\u2019s All-Star Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\">\n<\/div>\n<p>After the performance, the teen went on Twitter to apologize for not taking off his hat, saying he was so nervous he forgot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTens of thousands of people. I walk out and my uncle reminds me to remove my hat before I start singing. I remember. A few seconds later, the nerves took in and didn\u2019t remember until it was all done,\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will try to do better next time.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tens of thousands of people. I walk out and my uncle reminds me to remove my hat before I start singing. I remember. A few seconds later the nerves took in and didn\u2019t remember until it was all done. I will try to do better next time  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CUbwQXU0js\">pic.twitter.com\/CUbwQXU0js<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Iam Tongi (@wtongi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wtongi\/status\/1678833800137043972?\">July 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Many Twitter users were so impressed with Tongi\u2019s humble, respectful tweet that they lavished him with praise and encouragement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou did an amazing job, brought tears to my eyes,\u201d one person replied. \u201cI can see the pride you took in singing the anthem.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You did an amazing job, brought tears to my eyes. I can see the pride you took in singing the anthem. It took just as much nerve to realize you forgot and acknowledge it as it did to stand up in front of all those people and sing. God bless!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sadie Jo  (@SadieInNC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SadieInNC\/status\/1679301118319292416?\">July 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Other commenters said they understood how the misstep occurred and complimented Tongi on his sensational performance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wtongi?\">@wtongi<\/a> Brah your performance was absolutely patriotic and inspiring. Your voice resonated with so much passion and talent. Don\u2019t worry about the hat, it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-idol-winner-apologizes-for-national-anthem-faux-pas-at-mlb-home-run-derby-i-will-try-to-do-better-next-time\/\" title=\"'American Idol' champ sorry for anthem mistake at MLB Derby: 'I'll improve next time'\">tiny blip compared<\/a> to the incredible impact you made on that huge stage. <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Esness (@TheEsness) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheEsness\/status\/1678912622257917952?\">July 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You sang so beautifully, who cares about the hat. I\u2019d be nervous, too. <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sally the Zombie Cheerleader (@Sally_Zombie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sally_Zombie\/status\/1679601045750575104?\">July 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You were nervous. But you did awesome. Love it.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 sulieti (@sulietitf) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sulietitf\/status\/1678834609524703232?\">July 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Numerous commenters were touched that Tongi acknowledged his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-if-you-oppose-my-anti-police-comments-youre-racist\/\" title=\"Obama: If You Oppose My Anti-Police Comments, You\u2019re Racist\">faux pas<\/a> and apologized for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s ok you forgot to remove your hat. You are showing respect just by addressing it and apologizing,\u201d one person wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazons-grocery-business-has-become-an-expensive-hobby\/\" title=\"Amazon\u2019s Grocery Business Has Become an \u201cExpensive Hobby\u201d\">sounded great<\/a>. It\u2019s ok you forgot to remove your hat. You are showing respect just by addressing it and apologizing.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0hKrHDaVTz\">https:\/\/t.co\/0hKrHDaVTz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pretty_bird(this\/is\/stupid) (@ndngirl4ever13) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ndngirl4ever13\/status\/1679317030258745345?\">July 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Great job performing our National Anthem! Most of us would be petrified with that task. No offense taken, and thanks for showing everyone how to be honest!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Richard (@TruthinRich16) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TruthinRich16\/status\/1679262127708577792?\">July 12, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ironically, this incident appears to have made fans even more supportive of Tongi because we\u2019re at a bizarre moment in American history where many young people disrespect the national anthem and burn the American flag.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Should the national anthem be performed before every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newt-gingrich-says-he-will-not-accept-joe-biden-as-president\/\" title=\"Newt Gingrich Says He \u2018Will Not Accept Joe Biden As President\u2019\">sporting event<\/a>?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p>\t\t<label>Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label>No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. 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Winner Apologizes for National Anthem Faux Pas at MLB Home Run Derby: &#8216;I Will Try to Do Better Next Time&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iam Tongi, the 18-year-old winner of &#8220;American Idol&#8221; season 21, received overwhelming social media support after apologizing for wearing his hat during the national anthem performance at a Major League Baseball event. 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