It's different for awards shows, daytime TV and reality singing competitions.
Next week's panel will be shaken up while two of the judges fly to England for King Charles III's coronation.
The high-schooler took it home with a cover of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World.”
The Queen frontman and solo star blew away the judges on Sunday night.
Tongi is in the "Idol" Top 10.
The season 21 hopefuls talk about their musical influences, dreams and journey to 'Idol.'
“I guess this is called the 'Iam Tongi Show' now,” Katy Perry quipped.
"Yes! Katy got booed," cheered co-judge Luke Bryan.
Ani nailed her performance of "Edge Of Midnight."
Tongi is the first Hawaiian to make it to his point in "Idol."
