Jessica Sanchez, Idol Finalists Arrive in Manila for PH Stop of Live Tour

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez arrived in Manila along with the other Top 10 finalists of iAmerican Idol Season 11 early Tuesday morning (September 18) for the last and only Asian stop of their American Idol 2012 Live Tour.

Jessica Sanchez together with fellow Idol "alums" Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Deandre Brackensick, Colton Dixon, Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, and winner Phillip Phillips arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at around 5:30 a.m. and were greeted by fans who waited as early as midnight.

In a brief interview with the media at the airport, Sanchez thanked her supporters and said she is excited for her concert with fellow Idol finalists at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, September 21. Before that, they will also grace Ayala and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to promote not only the concert but also their American Idol Highlights albums under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). 

Related: Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick Now Officially Together!

Catch your favorite American Idol Top 10 finalists at the following malls: September 19 at Eastwood City (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun& Erika) and Glorietta Activity Center (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar & Hollie) and on September 20 at Alabang Town Center (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun & Erika) and Venice Piazza McKinley Hill (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar & Hollie). With special guests: Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina and Philippines’ foremost boy band 1:43. Album selling is from 10am onwards. Program starts at 5:00 pm. Buy your AI albums at the Odyssey selling booth and have it signed after the show! 

The Idol finalists are expected to stay in the country for a week, while Jessica Sanchez (who now endorses Bench) is looking to stay longer for her commitments such as projects and commercial endorsements. 

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Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick Now Officially Together!

American Idol Season 11 finalists Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick have found romance in each other's arms. DeAndre Brackensick confirmed that he and Jessica are now officially a couple via his Twitter account.

In an early tweet, DeAndre said that he and Jessica are officially dating then later shared twice that Jessica is now his girlfriend.

Yes jessica is my girlfriend:)
— DeAndre Brackensick (@BrackensickAI11) July 20, 2012

Yes jessica is my girlfriend;)
— DeAndre Brackensick (@BrackensickAI11) July 20, 2012

In a UStream session last Thursday, Jessica also told her fans that DeAndre is her boyfriend. DeAndre, 17 had been very close with Jessica, 16, in the AI competition more so that they got to work and travel together  during their American Idol Live! Tour. The two, however, did not mention when they officially became on.

With this news, the terms 'JayAndre is official' trended on microblogging site Twitter. They also got teams JayAndre and DeeJay as fans support their newly-found romance.

Jessica and DeAndre, together with the rest of the American Idol Season 11 top 10 will be performing live in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum this September 21 for the last stop of their Idol 2012 Live! Tour.

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Jessica Sanchez to Visit Philippines this September with American Idol 11 Top 10

American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will be coming to her mother's native country this September as she take part in the American Idol 2012 Live Tour which will have it's last stop in the Philippines.

Jessica Sanchez, whose mother Editha hails from Bataan, will be performing together with the American Idol 2012 Top 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 21, 2012. This was confirmed by Ovation Productions to The Philippine Star.

The Philippines is lucky enough to witness another American Idol Live Tour after last year's 2011 Idol Tour where Thia Megia, another American Idol finalist with Filipino roots participated in.

American Idol Season 11 Top 10 all set for the American Idol 2012 Live Tour

According to reports, American Idol 2012 winner Phillip Phillips who is now recuperating from his kidney operation will be ready to participate in the Idol Live tour as it kicks-off in July. By September, we can expect the presence of Phillip in the Philippines, the only country outside North America which is included in the two-month summer tour.

Meanwhile, Jessica Sanchez before singing the US national anthem at the Pacquiao-Bradley fight met with President Benigno Aquino III  in Los Angeles, California before PNoy returned to Manila from his US trip. Jessica expressed on Twitter how honored she was to met the Philippine president, who has been supporting her all through her Idol journey, together with the Filipino fans.

Watch the video below (Jessica Sanchez meets PNoy in Los Angeles, California):

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American Idol 2012 Top 8 Results Night: DeAndre Eliminated!

Falsetto master DeAndre Brackensick gets the boot on the Top 8 Elimination (Results Night) of American Idol Season 11, April 5 (April 6 in the Philippines). DeAndre sings for his life but did not get the save votes from the 3 judges, even though Jennifer Lopez admits that she fought for him to stay.

Just like last week, the bottom 3 consists of DeAndre Brackensick and Hollie Cavanagh. New addition to the bottom 3 from last week is Elise Testone.

(If you happen to miss the Top 8 Performances, watch them here.)

Last night Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez earned a standing ovation for their duet of Aretha Franklin and George Michael's I Knew You Were Waiting For Me, and are the first to get safety as members of American Idol 2012 Top 7. The two contenders will be joined by Colton Dixon, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone for next week's singing battle.

Photo courtesy of Americanidolnet.com

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American Idol 2012: Heejun Han Eliminated

Audition favorite Heejun Han gets the boot on the Top 9 Elimination (Results night) of American Idol Season 11, March 29 (30 in the Philippines). The Korean sensation sings for his life but did not get the save votes from the 3 judges.

The bottom 3 consists of Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and Heejun Han.

Meanwhile, Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez ascends to American Idol top 8 as she consistently wows the judges with her unforgettable performances and fashion sense. Her rendition of Beyonce's Sweet Dreams is well praised by the judges, making judge Randy Jackson say that she and Colton might battle it out head to head on the May finale.

Jessica will be joined by Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and DeAndre Brackensick on next week's show, April 4 (April 5 in the Philippines). 

The American Idol 11 top 8 will be singing songs from the 80's.

Photos courtesy of Americanidolnet.com and Rickey.org

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