Jessica Sanchez not feeling well but still draws praises from fans

Hours before performance night on "American Idol," Filipino-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez said on Twitter: "Drinking tea. Throat isn't feeling at its best."

Still on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila), Sanchez's fans posting messages on the official website of the show were full of praises after she performed "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith.

"American Idol" judge Steven Tyler is one of the members of the American rock band Aerosmith.

Some of the messages posted on the show's website said:

TwitterBerniemagz

I think I'll be happy with the American Idol winner. I don't mind any of the contestants. Although, I am hoping Jessica wins. #teamjay

 

TwitterIDOL_Insider

How stunning is @JSanchezAI11?! #idol http://t.co/ZkOzxLjT

 

TwitterAmericanIdol

Jessica chose 'I Don't Want To Miss a Thing' for her song! Let us know what you thought #idol fans!

 

BoyVirginiaMade

Got sucked into the American Idol machine. I gotta be honest, America had made great choices for the top 3. All of then are fantastic!

 

Twittercindymtaylor

So obvious that JLo wants Jessica to win! She loved her low key performance. #lovephiliipphillips #idol

 

Twittertaste_the_air

About to watch #Idol on the recordings, GO JESSICA!!!

 

TwitterDavid_Brody

Great job by Jessica Sanchez singing Aerosmith! Ever notice nobody ever sings a J Lo song? Hmmm... #Idol

Top Three

Aside from Sanchez, 16, the two other remaining contestants in the show are:
 
 
 

• Joshua Ledet, 19, Westlake, Louisiana, and
• Phillip Phillips, 21, Leesburg, Georgia.

So far, two Filipino-Americans have made it to the Top Three of the show -- Sanchez and Jasmine Trias who ranked third in "American Idol’"s third season. 

Before Sanchez, Thia Megia finished in the Top 11 of last year's competition.

 

Before Megia came Ramiele Malubay who placed 9th in the seventh season. - VVP, GMA News