Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips makes it to top 2 on 'American Idol'

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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the top two remaining contestants on Season 11 of “American Idol” show Friday morning (Manila time), Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will be in the American Idol 2012 finale. Joshua Ledet was eliminated. According to host Ryan Seacrest, nearly 90 million votes were cast.

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the top two remaining contestants on Season 11 of “American Idol” show Friday morning (Manila time), Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will be in the American Idol 2012 finale. Joshua Ledet was eliminated. According to host Ryan Seacrest, nearly 90 million votes were cast.

On Thursday’s results show, Jimmy Iovine , music producer , said he thought Sanchez’s performances lacked “a magical moment.

As Tyler said to her, “You’ll be the last one standing here. I believe that.”

On Wednesday night’s performance , Sanchez sang three songs,  Mariah Carey’s “My All,” Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing,” and Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There.”

Crowd favorite Filipino-American-Mexican Jessica Sanchez hails from Chula Vista, San Diego, California, will be pitted against Phillip Phillips. The top two contestants will perform next week for the last public voting. The winner will be  crowned on Wednesday May 23.

Hope Jessica will be the first half-Pinay and first Asian to win American Idol.

Best wishes and best of luck Jessica !

Who Will Be The American Idol 2012?

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America will crown its new Idol now!  Will it be Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, or Joshua Ledet?

Jessica is probably the best female vocalist who has ever been on the show. Joshua is probably the best male vocalist on the show and Phillip who is probably the most artistic vocalist ever. It's all up to America now.

Jessica who’s of Filipino and Latino heritage and has reportedly garnered heavy support from voters in those communities across the United States.

Jessica Sanchez gets endorsement from President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines who has reportedly chosen his winner for Idol.

President Aquino says he is happy Jessica Sanchez is one of the singing contest's top three finalists. Aquino says he wants to see 16-year-old Filipina and California native Jessica Sanchez take the win this year.

“Hopefully she really reaches the top,” the president said of Jessica.

I really hope that the next American Idol would be our Jessica Sanchez.

Wishing you all the best Jessica ! 

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Jessica Sanchez makes it to American Idol's top 3

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Out of 70 million votes cast Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), Sanchez emerged in the top three along with Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet.

Sanchez got a standing ovation Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) from American Idol judges for her rendition of “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Holliday. Sanchez also sang “Steal Away" by Etta James.

"Another winning performance. Just over the top," Tyler said.

"With a performance like that there is nothing to say. Your vocal ability. That was amazing," Lopez added.

"This is one of the hardest songs to sing. You got up there and slayed it, you are phenomenal,"Jackson said.

"This is a real journey," said "Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez, who performed before the results were revealed. "This is not an easy show for these kids. For me, that's why I feel so much when I'm watching you, all of you, not just Hollie."

Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez gave fantastic performances. Adorable and amorous Jessica’s was riveting and breathtaking. Jessica is so great extravaganza of her singing prowess.

The three remaining finalists will return to their hometowns before taking the "Idol" stage next week.

'American Idol' Results: The Final 4 Are Revealed

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The "American Idol 2012 Top 4 was revealed Thursday night. The judges believe that the Top 5 are among the greatest musicians in the history of time and space.

It was a memorable night for our Top 5: Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine.

 The Top Four Finalists were revealed – Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. One of them will be crowned the next AMERICAN IDOL!

 (Photo Credit: Michael Becker / FOX)

Jessica Sanchez - “Proud Mary” & "You Are So Beautiful " - American Idol 2012 Top 5

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Jessica Sanchez took on two very different songs - Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" and Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful."During Sanchez's performance, "Proud Mary" became a top trending topic on Twitter with most fans raving about the Filipina-Mexican’s rendition.

Jessica Sanchez taking us back a few decades with Proud Mary.

The judges says :

Randy Jackson:  "This performance was barely OK."

Jennifer Lopez:   "You’re so grown up there,   it's crazy! You were a little bit of Tina, a little Beyonce

Steven Tyler:      "I'm hearing the blues come out of you," "The only thing that experience gives a run for its money is a 16 year old."

Jessica Sanchez covers this classic song "You Are so Beautiful" and does it proud during this American Idol performance. Sanchez decided to mellow it down with the British Song "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker. The piano-driven song was praised by all three judges.

Steven Tyler : "You, once again, showed America just how beautiful your voice is. You're going to be Number One, girl.”

Jennifer Lopez : "How could we have let this girl go home?"

Randy Jackson  : "This girl's in the top of the leaderboard right now.”

Jessica Sanchez made it to American Idol Season 11 Top 5

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Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez made it to American Idol Season 11 Top 5 after singing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and Luther Vandross’ Dance With My Father Again " on Wednesday for this week's "American Idol" Season 11 performance night.

Sanchez got the third highest number of votes among the six finalists. Elise Testone has been booted out after receiving the fewest number of votes.

So here are Top 5:

Jessica Sanchez

Joshua Ledet

Phillip Phillips

Skylar Laine

Hollie Cavanagh

Tonight’s guest performers were pop star Katy Perry who performed ‘Part of Me’ and Idol finalist Stefano Langone who sang ‘I’m On a Roll.’

American  Idol 11 season’s champion is scheduled to be crowned on May 23.

Top 5 Results Reveals

Jessica Sanchez: Bohemian Rhapsody - Top 6 - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11 performance.

TOP 6 Jessica Sanchez Performs ‘Dance With My Father’ - American Idol 11 April 25

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Jessica Sanchez continues to blow the judges and America away.  The amazing Filipina-Mexican sings Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father," as the "American Idol" finalists get to pick their own song for their second performance tonight, American Idol Top 6 Performance Show – ‘Queen’ Week, April 25 episode.

Jennifer Lopez:

"That may have been the best I've ever heard that song sang." Loved the "tenderness, the feeling, your vocal ability."

Steven Tyler:

"Your voice is so different that anybody else’s."

Randy Jackson:

"You are a truly amazing to me."

Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com.

American Idol with 'Now And Then' Week, Jessica Sanchez with "Fallen" and "Try A Little Tenderness"

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Jessica Sanchez gives 'otherworldly' performance during Wednesday's "American Idol"  with a recap of Jessica's last week's near elimination.

American Idol' top seven sing hits from 'Now And Then'. The contestants sang two songs each, the first a #1 hit from 2000 to today, the second an old-school soul classic.

After nearly being booted last week, Sanchez fought back on the "Idol" stage, first with Alicia Keys' "Fallin' " and later with a spunky version of Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness."

Jessica Sanchez impressed the American Idol judges with both her performances with a mature rendition. Standing ovation,  Judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson showed their appreciation for Jessica's vocal prowess.

Steven Tyler said it sounded like she was angry with the song, noted, “That was the passion that you released.”

Jennifer Lopez said, “When you opened your mouth, the way you play with songs, it’s crazy, it’s insane. I’m glad we saved you. I’m glad you’re here.

Randy Jackson said, “It was so right for us to do. Your talent is so otherworldly I don’t even think you know it. I love it. Brilliant. Brilliant."

Here is the Jessica Sanchez Try a Little Tenderness.

Steven Tyler said, " You’ve done it again. I like the fact that you’re stepping out." 

Jennifer Lopez said, "We got a little bit of your alter ego, the one you talk about. I think after last week we’ve got to start pushing with your performances. America’s got to connect with you. That’s where I think we need to push you."

Randy Jackson said, "I agree. Absolutely correct. Connect the emotion with the lyrics. That’s what they’re going to respond to. You can sing like nobody’s business. Nice work."

Songs from the other six of the top seven: 

Joshua Ledet,  first Fantasia’s “I Believe” and later for Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come.”

Phillip Phillips took on Usher’s “U Got It Bad” early before tackling Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour” 

Hollie Cavanagh first by belting out Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” and later with “Son of a Preacher Man.” 

Skylar Laine  first with Lady Gaga’s country-fried version of “Born This Way” and later with a down-home version of Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” 

Colton Dixon also got his Gaga on version of “Bad Romance,” ,  later put an emo spin on Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.”

Elise Testone, her version of Alicia Keys’ “No One” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” 

Jessica Sanchez saved by the judges and stays on "American Idol Season 11"

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Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez saved from the American Idol elimination. Sanchez was saved by the judges despite receiving the lowest votes on the show. It was the first time for Jessica to land in the bottom 3. Joshua Ledet and Elise Testone completed the bottom 3 in this week's elimination round.

On the results show for the Top 7 Week on April 12, Sanchez was revealed as the contestant that received the lowest number of votes, despite strong acclaim from the judges for her performances. 

Sanchez had to sing "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" by Deborah Cox for the save.When Sanchez began to perform in hopes of the judges using their one save per season.  During the midway into her song by Jennifer Lopez and she and fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler stopped her and agreed to use their one save for the season to keep her on the show. All three judges came on stage to interrupt her and declare that they would be using their save without her needing to finish the song.

American Idol Top 7 Results 4-12-2012 Jessica Sanchez stays put. Judges activate SAVE

Meanwhile here's the performance of Jessica during the Top 7 show last Wednesday March 11, 2012.

Jessica Sanchez performs "Stuttering" by Jazmine Sullivan at the Top 7 performance show. 
Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com

Jessica Sanchez makes it to American Idol Top 7

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American Idol 11 Top 7 Finalist

Filipino-American teenager Jessica Sanchez made it to the top 7 on “American Idol” last elimination round.


Sanchez impressed the judges again when she sang Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” for the show’s ‘80s night Thursday with Joshua Ledet.  It’s ‘80s night on American Idol Season 11. It’s not just solo performances.


The two powerhouse singers blew away the Idol triumviate of Jennifer Lopez, Steve Tyler and Randy Jackson.

              "I'm looking at them and thinking...final," "dream pairing." - - Jennifer Lopez

               “Did an amazing job,” --- Randy Jackson said for Jessica

               “Everything you do is beautiful.” - - Steven Tyler  told to Jessica 

The bottom 3 were DeAndre Brackensick , Elise Testone and Hollie Cavanagh.

Unfortunately, the 17-year-old eight placer DeAndre Brackensick was voted off by the viewers and the judges was unable to save him.

The American Idol 11 Top 7 finalists were the following: 

Jessica Sanchez

Phillip Phillips

Joshua Ledet

Colton Dixon

Skylar Laine

Hollie Cavanagh

Elise Testone

With Sanchez advancing to the Top 7, she has placed higher than fellow Filipino-American Ramiele Malubay, who finished 9th in 2007. The most successful finish by a singer with Philippine heritage is Jasmine Trias, who placed 3rd in 2004.

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American Idol Season 11 revealed Top 8 : Jessica Sanchez with 'Sweet Dreams' By Beyonce

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American Idol Season 11 last Thursday, March 29, 2012, announced the Top 8 finalists. Filipino-American-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez has entered the list.

Most of the Top 9's performances impressed the judges. And during the “Songs of Your Idols” night  Jessica Sanchez impressed the viewers and judges with her version of Beyonce's "Sweet Dreams."

Here are what they say:  

"You innately have this unbelievable talent. I look forward to hearing you every night. I think you're one of the best singers I've heard in many years. Unbelievable, sensational," - - - Randy Jackson

“It was a really really beautiful rendition of it. Really gorgeous and you did a beautiful job on it... I love that because it’s like I wanted more. You left all of us wanting more. That’s what great performers do. They leave you wanting more,”   - - - Jennifer Lopez

“I think you’re a star no matter what. You did it again tonight. I like that you held it back a little bit. You really know your notes,” - - -  Steven Tyler

Jessica Sanchez will continue her American Idol journey as she landed in the top 8 and  has consistently won praise from the judges.  Randy Jackson even predicted that Sanchez and Nashville native Colton Dixon might be competing at the finale in May.

Watch her rendition of "Sweet Dreams" below: Here is Jessica Sanchez very own version of 'Sweet Dreams' by Beyonce.