"American Idol" Season 11 ended on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila) when Indie artist Phillip Phillips was crowned winner, beating Filipino-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez.
The 21-year-old guitar player from Leesburg, Georgia, who brought an indie vibe to the top-rated TV contest, beat ballad singer Sanchez 16, of Chula Vista, California in the public vote.
Even though Sanchez lost, her fans on Twitter said great things are in store for the Filipino-Mexican-American.
Even though Sanchez lost, her fans on Twitter said great things are in store for the Filipino-Mexican-American.
Mercedes: "Jessica Sanchez isn't even sad, she knows she's going far."
Joseph Oliveros: "Still my heart goes out to Jessica Sanchez! That's life, we cannot question God. He has a better plan for us! :)#TiwalaLang"
At the 7,000-seat Nokia Theater on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila), the three AI judges, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson made their entrance, introduced by AI show host, Ryan Seacrest.
Seacrest said a world record 132 million votes were cast by phone, text and online for the two finalists.
He then called in Sanchez and Phillips who were both in white and seemed a bit nervous.
Seacrest asked, “Did you sleep well?”
“I got a little bit of sleep,” Sanchez replied.
“I got about nine hours of sleep,” said Phillips.
Then Phillips performed two songs — "If You Ever See The Rain" followed by "Bad Moon Rising" with John Fogerty, impressing the crowd which gave him a standing ovation.
Season 11’s top 3, Johua Ledet blew the crowd away after performing with “the biggest inspiration of his life” — "American Idol" Season Three winner Fantasia Barrino — when they sang an Elton John hit, “Take Me To The Pilot.”
Chaka Khan then sang "I'm Every Woman" with the girls belonging to the Top 12. The boys of the Top 12, on the other hand, sang "Sweet Caroline" with Neil Diamond.]
A tribute performance for the late Robin Gibb of the ‘Bee Gees’ who passed away last May 20, 2012 was paid by the boys of the top 12 with “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” and “To Love Somebody”.
A tribute performance for the late Robin Gibb of the ‘Bee Gees’ who passed away last May 20, 2012 was paid by the boys of the top 12 with “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” and “To Love Somebody”.
Then with neon lights and smoke effects, Rihanna performed with back-up dancers dressed in black tribal fashion as she sang her hit “Where Have You Been.” To the delight of the audience, Rihanna shouted after her performance, “I love you. Idol!”
Two "American Idol" judges also performed during the finale -- Tyler and Lopez.
“J-Lo,” Lopez wearing a silver-glittered hip-hop dance outfit and a white cap, enthralled the audience with her hip-hop moves along with Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Wisin Y Yandel.
“J-Lo,” Lopez wearing a silver-glittered hip-hop dance outfit and a white cap, enthralled the audience with her hip-hop moves along with Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Wisin Y Yandel.
On the other hand, Tyler with his band Aerosmith, rocked the house with a new single “Legendary Child” – the first new Aerosmith song in almost a decade.
For many Filipino fans, however, one of the highlights of the show was when Sanchez performed "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" with Jennifer Holliday.
On Twitter, Filipino fans were full of praises for Sanchez:
On Twitter, Filipino fans were full of praises for Sanchez:
Judy NarraL Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Holliday on AI sage. GOOSEBUMPS (((((((: #AmericanIdolFinale
Francheska Chan: Goosebumps!!!!! "And I'm Telling You" by Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Holiday. Just wow.
♡ Cyrille ♡: Jennifer Holliday + Jessica Sanchez = PERFECTION!!! Ang galing!!
When Phillips was announced as the winner, many Filipino fans expressed their disappointment on Twitter but many also said Sanchez was still a winner for them and that she had a bright future ahead of her.
When Phillips was announced as the winner, many Filipino fans expressed their disappointment on Twitter but many also said Sanchez was still a winner for them and that she had a bright future ahead of her.
@tonyatayde: "Phillip Phillips can have the title of American Idol. Jessica Sanchez is already a GLOBAL Idol."
@FrianneAslahon: "@AmericanIdol Para samen si JESSICA SANCHEZ ANG PANALO !!!!!!"
@adolfooe: "Jessica Sanchez is a global super star like Adam Lambert, #runneruppower!"
Many of her fans have also been saying on Twitter that the Philippines and Mexico have been separated by boxing but united by music.
Twitter user @MgaKasabihan said: "PHILIPPINES & MEXICO, Separated by Boxing, United by Music. That's Jessica Sanchez!"
The Philippines' foremost boxer — Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao — has been called the "Mexicutioner" after having won against many Mexican fighters.
Pacquiao attended the results night of "American Idol" to show his support for Sanchez, whose mother is a Filipina from Bataan and whose father is a Mexican.
Among "American Idol" contestants with Filipino heritage, Sanchez has so far made the best achievement.
@FrianneAslahon: "@AmericanIdol Para samen si JESSICA SANCHEZ ANG PANALO !!!!!!"
@adolfooe: "Jessica Sanchez is a global super star like Adam Lambert, #runneruppower!"
Many of her fans have also been saying on Twitter that the Philippines and Mexico have been separated by boxing but united by music.
Twitter user @MgaKasabihan said: "PHILIPPINES & MEXICO, Separated by Boxing, United by Music. That's Jessica Sanchez!"
The Philippines' foremost boxer — Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao — has been called the "Mexicutioner" after having won against many Mexican fighters.
Pacquiao attended the results night of "American Idol" to show his support for Sanchez, whose mother is a Filipina from Bataan and whose father is a Mexican.
Among "American Idol" contestants with Filipino heritage, Sanchez has so far made the best achievement.
Filipino-American Jasmine Trias made it to the top three of AI's Season 3, while Ramiele Malubay, another Fil-Am, placed ninth in Season 7.
Thia Megia, another Filipino-American, meanwhile, finished in the top 11 of last year's competition. - VVP, GMA News
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