Did Jessica Sanchez win American Idol?

Jessica Sanchez has a voice that captured millions on “American Idol” in 2012 when the petite, 16-year-old home-schooled singer from Chula Vista belted out hits by Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. She won hearts but not “Idol” that year when she finished as runner-up to Phillip Phillips.

How far did Jessica Sanchez get on American Idol?

Four years ago, the then-16-year-old vocalist Jessica Sanchez finished as a runner-up in the final round of the eleventh season of. But on Thursday night, she was back on the Idol stage to commemorate the end of the series, and to call it a comeback would be an understatement.

Did Jennifer Holliday win American Idol?

It was the “performance of her young lifetime.” Though she didn’t win the Idol crown, she’s taking home a greater prize: “One of the all-time greatest moments this show has ever given us.”

What happened to Phillip Phillips?

Phillip Phillips 2 on the Billboard charts. He released his sophomore album, Behind the Light, in 2014. The Georgia native was in a legal battle over his contract with American Idol’s production company 19 Entertainment in 2015, which prevented him from releasing new music. The lawsuit was settled in 2017.

How old is Jessica Sanchez now?

26 years (August 4, 1995)Jessica Sanchez / Age

Did Simon Cowell apologize to Jennifer Hudson?

Simon Cowell says he doesn’t expect Jennifer Hudson to apologize for calling him “abusive” during her run on American Idol, no matter how wrong she might be.

What did Simon Cowell say to Jennifer Hudson when she was on American Idol?

The 25-year-old from Chicago was a contestant on American Idol in 2004. But she was voted off after judge Simon Cowell told her: “You’re out of your depth in this competition.” Hudson later admitted: “I cried all the next day. It definitely hurt.” Unfortunately, Dreamgirls co-star Eddie Murphy was not so gracious.

Where is Taylor Hicks today?

Taylor Hicks now co-owns a restaurant. Since the show, Hicks has released a few albums, and was reportedly dropped from his label in 2008 after inconsistent record sales. Hicks also had a stint in the Broadway adaptation of “Grease,” and had a Las Vegas residency.