Name: HMS
City/State/Country: New York NY
IP Address: 67.241.96.149

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BRAVO, JESSICA! My heart is pounding with PRIDE! You are the living proof that Filipinos are just as talented and gifted as anybody. I can hardly wait for your next appearance.

Name: As I See It
City/State/Country: Cebu City/SD,CA
IP Address: 98.207.162.236

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Last night me and my family (just like any other Pinoy families) have our noses glued to TV just to watch our very own talent Jessica Sanchez; not only that she comes from San Diego, CA but from our beloved Pinas! Wow, she got a standing ovation from the 3 judges & the audience. She got our votes and at this early many people have their eyes on her as top favorite to win the competition based on her last two performances.

Name: James
City/State/Country: Philippines
IP Address: 112.198.90.191

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Thank you Sir, for featuring an article that showcases the Talent of a Filipina (or Fil-Am). Indeed, in the positive side, Pinoys are doing wonders around the world not only in singing but also in sports and even in works. Mabuhay ang mga Pinoys! Thank you Lord! LINK

Name: eddie gaskell
City/State/Country: Rosevilla CA
IP Address: 98.255.140.160

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Let us all vote for Jessica to make sure she will be the American idol of 2012. she deserves to be the winner. thank you.

Name: HMS
City/State/Country: New York NY
IP Address: 67.241.96.149

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Friends, If you want something to be proud and happy about, tune in to American Idol. JESSICA SANCHEZ is the name! She is 100% Filipino. She just sang "I will always love You" and she made the judges cry with admiration. WOW! I just have to share it. I do hope you watched it. We may well be looking at the first Filipino American Idol! What Genius! What a Talent!

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA.USA
IP Address: 98.119.17.19

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RE: American Idol...The highest place a Fil Am has reached in this contest I believe is top 5. Jessica has to reach the top 10..as this group is further hired for a summer tour. I heard they make at least $300,000 if one is included in that summer tour. Jessica has to be really exceptional in her weekly performance to win the to ultimate prize of American Idol. Her chance is slim but she has the voice, if it is written then she would be the first Kayumanggi to win.

Name: Tonypogi
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 99.6.89.235

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After watching her sing "I will always you." in You tube, I could sense the feelings she put in the song. I will start watching American Idol again.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Uncanny. She is simply incredible. I closed my eyes as I listened to her over and over, and kept saying to myself, "It is Whitney singing..," only to open my eyes and see Jessica is the one singing. It's goose bump spooky, Oh my! > LINK

Name: Aiota Capli
City/State/Country: Inland Empire
IP Address: 173.55.209.57

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I don't watch Fox 11 because I worked there for 5 years and the saying that goes, "familiarity breeds contempt" applies to me. So I went to you tube to view Jessica Sanchez' video clip in the American Idol and boy, she can siiiinnnng! There is so much promise in this girl and I can only hope that in the end Fox would see that too and propel her to stardom. Good luck and count me in to add to the Nielsen rating and the votes. This is a welcome break indeed! Thanks Philnews!

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.89.83.99

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Sa wakas nag hain ng maganda at positibong topic and PNL editorial. And it is good. you are all welcome to visit the youtube world.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 70.80.126.144

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I've seen the other contestants on American Idol; Jeremy Rosado, Philip Philips, Jennifer Hirsh, etc. The best description of what Jessica sang is simply..'bigay na bigay' o 'patok na patok.' She's been singing since age 5 & started participating on singing contest at age 16 most ot them she won. Now, at age 16 she's a class by herself. Shades of Charisse. A very bright future in the entertainment industry indeed. Filipinos world-wide are very proud of this little girl with a big heart & powerful voice. I watch the other songs on Youtube & she could hit those notes on different octaves. Good luck Jessica. You're an inspiration to young Filipinos to be the best in the world.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.186.81

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About this Jessica Sanchez of American Idol. Remember the "preliminary" judges are the audience. Pinoys are not that rationalistic as the RP counterparts where they voted corrupt politicians as long as they are a bisaya, ilocano, capangpangan, hilonggo etc. or any kawatan for that matter as long as it is kababayan (ka-probinsiya). So good luck for her.

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: njusa
IP Address: 174.44.5.202

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Jessica Sanchez - YES! We're behind you all the way. To TJ Corona - YES, they're after you all the way to your bank! To brain damage Santiago - YES and more YES we're petitioning you out of ICC.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.89.83.99

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I believe this is one topic that all posters in PNL can agree and be united. Pag mayroon pang komontra aywan ko na lang. No ifs, no buts, let us support this artist. To PNL, pag mayroon mag post na hindi sang-ayon paki- ban mo muna from the forum until na matapos iyong american idol.

Name: Elsie Saucedo
City/State/Country: Los Angeles, CA
IP Address: 76.166.96.130

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Jessica Sanchez father's race is Mexican. She's known here in California as a Filipino-Mexican-American singer. I hope she will win in this season's American Idol!

Name: Ilongo
City/State/Country: Arizona
IP Address: 70.190.3.75

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Jessica, I never voted for any American Idol contestants before BUT this time let me tell you I don't care how much it will cost me to cast each vote. I am prepared to spend money on someone who has the talent. I never wasted my money on Jasmine Trias before because I didn't believe she had what it took to win. Filipina or not. THIS TIME I BELIEVE.-You have it young lady!!!!!!

Name: Vanessa Lee
City/State/Country: Kuwait
IP Address: 94.129.246.42

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It’s a great feeling that Pinoys abroad are doing good job. It was a wonderful rendition thank you Jessica best of luck hope and pray you will win the competition.

Name: Steve R
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 98.234.19.64

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When Jessica was the next to sing on American Idol, my sister who likes to watch American Idol gave me a ring & of course I switched to watched the show. Wow, Jessica was still singing when I switched & she gave me hope that she'll be one of the top 10 like Thia Megia. I think Thia placed 3rd & this time Filipinos will have a good chance of seeing a Filipino Mexican American who'll be the next American Idol. I watched & listened to Jessica sing her latest song & I think that she had just propelled herself to the top. Her voice was like the voice of singing star Whitney Houston. 'Glad to be one of the 40 million touched by Jessica's performance.

Name: Manuel C. Diaz
City/State/Country: Antipolo City
IP Address: 180.191.72.46

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Very refreshing for Philnews to feature a Filipina talent not the scum of Philippine society.

Name: MARNY V
City/State/Country: Sweet Sixteen
IP Address: 76.117.48.33

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Hands up for Jessica: Blockbuster hit of Whitney Houston's I will always love you, made Charice a star. Now the sky is full of solar flares for Jessica Sanchez'es version that dominates American Idol w/ 3 judges approval & millions globally agree. In the same way, Philippines will surely earn the respect we long for this lifetime, if Corona goes down. And we will always love you & be proud of you, Jessica.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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Tonypogi wrote "After watching her sing "I will always you." in You tube, I could sense the feelings she put in the song. I will start watching American Idol again.: A word is missing. For those who hate Miriam, the song would be " I will always HATE you." Among your friends " I will always BE you" For the bodyguards "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU." He he he

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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I really admire PNL for being in sync and really balanced in their editorial. First it offered the annoying voice of Miriam and now Jessica Sanchez. What a contrast and a relief!

Name: John B.
City/State/Country: Sherman Oaks. Ca,US
IP Address: 76.216.152.14

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We bestow our collective pride and joy on one of our own...Not only is her voice spectacular, but more so is her SPIRIT 'elevating'! To watch her perform in her element and just 'bloom' and fulfill that...what she was "born" to do is truly inspiring. We are witnessing a Superstar in the making before our very eyes!!! We celebrate her success together with her devoted mom and family...now and the long future! Mabuhay!!!

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.76

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My sister, a filam from Baltimore, several years ago told me that her group of filams went to Washington DC to see the show featuring American Idols with Pinoy cast, Jasmin Trias and Camille Velasco. She was emotional with pride and happiness. She told me “I was so very proud” as a Pinoy. Now we have a Jessica Sanchez who sings like the late Whitney Houston. Thanks a lot GOD for giving Filams in the USA reason to be proud about. Thanks Philnews for featuring Jessica Sanchez in your editorial. Watching her sing Whitney Houston’s "I will always love You" reminded me of Charice Pempengco as a contestant in “Little Big Star” who rendered this song exactly like Whitney Houston.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Awesome! Jessica is absolutely awesome and unassuming. She hits the notes effortlessly, like a smooth flowing river, like a cascading waterfall, like the ocean surf gracefully rolling over the sand on the beach, like the sunrise after the rain. Jessica, you are fantastic.

Name: NCC
City/State/Country: Atlanta GA
IP Address: 75.139.146.167

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Being a Fil Am is half of the equation the rest is, She is really a legitimate contender. American Idol Trivia of FilAm winners: Jasmine Trias- Season 3 - 3rd place Ramiele Malubay-Season 7-9th place Thea Megia-Season 10- 11th place Jessica Sanchez-champion?

Name: 220 Lange
City/State/Country: NY
IP Address: 207.237.54.3

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It gives everyone of us some kind of national pride to have Jessica get to top 13 in American Idol .This country gave to the music industry Ariel Pineda and Charice of Glee. How could anyone forget Lea Salonga. I hope Miriam will not break the trend and cost the country embarrassment in the Hague

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
IP Address: 67.182.75.243

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I don't mind to be one of the curmudgeons in this forum because every critic has its own identity. We have different ways of responding to different issues, or to the world itself, if you will. We have philosophical & linguistic differences. Even Jessica Sanchez has a different way of finding her own song in the American Idol. The fact remains: systemic corruption in the Philippines will produce more global maids & local tsimays or tsimoys for Filipino-Chinese, not modern intellectuals & well-informed Filipinos who can unlock the information to liberate themselves from fanaticism.

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: Karaoke time
IP Address: 174.44.5.202

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And Iaaaaay will always luv uuuuuh ...Jessica, YES! (for JohnWayne Corona)  If you should staay, Pnoy would only be in your waaay...So you must go, but shoo should know, we'll watch of you ev'ry step of the waay. And weee will always watch yoooh...watch yooh. Bittersweet..condo memories, that is all we're taking from yooooh. So goodbye, please don't cry. We all know you are not what we neeeed. And wee will always watch yoooh..watch yooh, hmmm... We hope life treats you wrong. And we hope you won't have all you've dreamed of. And we wish to you, nothing else and no happiness. But above all this, we wish you no robbed, oooh no robbed...

Name: Eddie Benitez
City/State/Country: New Jersey, USA
IP Address: 125.60.195.228

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You are so good and we are all so proud of you! Thanks for showing the world that we Filipinos can be as good or even better than other people on earth whoever they are.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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Yes, indeed Pinoys have talent. It has been demonstrated in sports, in entertainment, in the academia, in the fashion industry, etc. Unfortunately, the local Pinoy politicians do not have the talent to fix the ills of government. They make them worse. He he he

Name: OSS
City/State/Country: Ca. USA
IP Address: 124.6.164.183

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Fantastic PNL Something different. Tired of reading the same topic about these clowns in the impeachment hearing trying to prove theme selves how good they think they are. I hope jessica wins the contest.

Name: Fe V.
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 71.139.181.254

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We're all proud of this young talent. The best way to show it is to VOTE! Remember to vote. Tell all your friends to vote.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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If Jessica Sanchez gets the title as American Idol for this season, it is a milestone in her personal life and for the country. So, folks: use your cell phone and text to show your support. Words are fine but not good enough to get her numero 1.

Name: lee buyagan
City/State/Country: la trinidad
IP Address: 77.31.27.115

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Yeah!!! at last Jessica you have gratified most of the Filipinos like me, you are one of a kind and exactly opposite compare to your predecessor in this forum head line. Mabuhay ka at siya hindi. Keep it up.

Name: Beng Molinos
City/State/Country: Philippines
IP Address: 120.28.149.170

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Will be in Seattle in time for the Idols Final, you will surely have my vote.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Want to help Jessica win? Watch "Idol" every Wednesday, and at the end of the program, you will be given ample time to vote. We can/may wish her the best, and say all the nice things.., only our votes, after the conclusion of each "idol" episode.., in that segment of time allowed, can help Jessica win. Let's actually do it.., vote for her often, during that window of voting time allowed after each "Idol" show, and assure her winning. Thank you.

Name: WDC
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.114.115.112

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If Jessica Sanchez happened to compete in the Philippines, there is no way that she is on the top spot right now. We have many I mean many talented singers in the Philippines like Jessica, but because of the widespread corruptions in the Philippines, they will never be discovered. Watch the Philippine TV shows, most of those singers can't even sing, they sing like those crocks when they looking for mates.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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Sabi 7gtg "To PNL, pag mayroon mag post na hindi sang-ayon paki-ban mo muna from the forum until na matapos iyong American Idol. " Ano e2 dictatorship? After a while magsasawa din ang tao sa kapupuri. Then viewership or readership goes south.

Name: Marie
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 213.47.170.136

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Good singers like Jessica Sanchez will end up little by little the root of evil which is money. If everybody will be fond of singing and be recognized as best singers, no more hate, no more corrupt. It's more fun in the PH. Everybody is happy! Nonsense ba 7gtg? (Smiley).

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.184.61

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7gtng: You don't understand the attitude of Pinoys in the U.S. especially those U.S. born. As I said before you have to be their kababayan; meaning since this Sanchez is from Bataan, she is nothing but sh...t to bisaya, ilokano, hilonggo etc. Even tagawog (tagawog part of Bataan) Check this out: There are as many Pinoy associations as their are provinces in Pinas. And even if, say, you are a bisaya if you don't know any body from a bisaya association you are nothing but a sh...t. even though you are a bisaya. I should know, it happened to me in a Davao Association. So the only voters from Pinas for Sanchez are from Bataan, Tagalog part only. BTW, I know only one U.S.-born who was excited about Sanchez; my younger son. But even my older son, forget about him. hehehehe. No kidding.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.184.61

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7gtng: Besides kano would rather have Caucasian or black as "idol". BTW, this is not belittling the capability of Sanchez. It's just that reality is stronger than fantasy. If you understand what I mean.

Name: Julie Pucik
City/State/Country: Los Angeles, CA
IP Address: 74.8.55.34

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Yes, Yes, and Yes. Jessica Sanchez is the BEST! May she cont. to shine and become the American Idol this year. God Bless her. Love ya Jessica.

Name: Mikaela
City/State/Country: San Francisco, CA
IP Address: 204.68.210.39

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Well, today is Wed., the whole world will be watching you tonight, not only tonight but week after week. As usual, you'll stand out. Everyone is keeping their fingers crossed that you'll emerge as the very first (Fil-Am) American Idol winner. I believe in my heart, you have the full support of the Filipino community. So guys, keep on voting for Jessica.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.32.254

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Deo: "7gtng: Besides kano would rather have Caucasian or black as "idol". BTW, this is not belittling the capability of Sanchez. It's just that reality is stronger than fantasy." We all know what you meant.. the suggestion was to just keep it to yourself for now. until.. the end of American idol.. saka na tayo mag bidahan ng alam. lol. Konting pag timpi. I know malakas ang tempation magpasikat ng alam. But there are times to keep quite baka sakaling makalusot. (if you know what I mean)

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Watch "Idol" 8PM Wednesdays, (US date/time), and vote often within the time allowed after each show. If your votes are not done within that time frame, your votes will be useless, as it will not admitted. So, diligently familiarize yourself with the procedure, so that you will be able to lodge in as many votes as the time frame allows. USA/Latin America/the world/Filipinos worldwide, will cast their multiple votes, Idol show after Idol show, make sure you are doing your share.., not just once, but as often as you can.., if you really want Jessica to win. Me included.

Name: Steve R
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 98.234.19.64

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Jessica's performance tonight should keep her place among the top 10. The 3 judges said they like her voice & gave good advices on how Jessica could continue her outstanding performances. Positive. I think the three judges are fairly convinced that Jessica will be a top contender for the title of American Idol.

Name: john
City/State/Country: PI
IP Address: 112.198.90.84

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Jessica is 1/2 Filipino and half Mexican and all American, having been born in the U.S. . If anything she is a FIL/MEX. with AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP. One of the most sweet voices I've ever heard. Good luck Jessica.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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What happened? Unfortunate. On rehearsal of "Turn the beat around," Will I. Am wowed her, even calling her a way-up there swagger-naut. I was ecstatic. I think that's what triggered her to be careless, & flare out of her comfort zone, reaching out beyond her range. Result was shrieky, flat, & screechy just in those grey areas of the song. The rest of the song she performed fine. Hopefully she will vindicate herself the rest of the Idol season. You need to be almost 100% every time to win in Idol. Keep voting anyway. I vote repeatedly.., maybe 20+ times last night.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Jessica Sanchez took on the wrong song tonight. Even though she was game, energetic, fresh and vibrant, and the performance was excellent to the end, she was late, shrieky, wide and flat when the song called for a commanding wholesome bombastic delivery. The song didn't fit her. She was trying to fit the song. All in all, it wasn't bad try. The song just not her cup of tea. > LINK Now watch how Gloria Stefan did it. > LINK

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.184.168

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In the urging of my wife who watch the Idol, when Sanchez sang I was "forced" to watch her. I said it before, I'll say it again (to all Fil-Am contestants so far in Idol); "only in the beginning". Last night, 3-14-12 was no different. The judges was unanimous in their unfavorable comments. Also, when Pinoys feel the sting of $.99 a pop, it would be "goodbye" Sanchez. Don't forget, there are many factors against pretenders to the throne who are not Black or Caucasian. If you know what I mean. hehehe.

Name: LPiF
City/State/Country: LosAngeles/Mla
IP Address: 121.1.11.38

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Jessica is just as talented as anyone among all the contestants, bur there is POLITICS no matter how you put it. Unless you are extremely better than the rest then you can draw the line. Take for instance, Charisse did not win the grand prize, but why is she now an international phenomena? Take Pacman for one, do you think he could have a seat in the congress had he not become a boxing champion? POLITICS is influenced by money and who ever has it has the power! Tsk tsk tsk...

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA
IP Address: 98.119.17.19

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Re: Jessica Sanchez..-Last Wednesday was the night they sang for the 10p 10..Although the Judges all said that Jessica didn't do well she would still make it to the next round.. She did last Thursday one was eliminated and Jessica would be able to do the summer tour as I stated earlier , her income for the summer tour would be handsome amount but each week you have to be competitive otherwise she would be a candidate for elimination ..Her choice of songs will also be a factor if she becomes the next Idol.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Hearken Jessica fans, she may have momentarily lost a bit of her luster on one song, but she performed splendidly, and that small glitch was not lost on her fans. They know she is better than that, and they love Jessica just the same, and kept voting for her, and.., JESSICA STILL LEADS THE PACK!> LINK