Jessica Sanchez is one step closer to the “America’s Got Talent” finals as she secured a spot in the semifinals after being voted by US viewers.
The Filipino-American singer aced the quarterfinals, belting out her rendition of Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” while eight months into her pregnancy. Her inclusion in the next round was announced on Sept. 3 (US time) after the results of the voting were turned in.
“Oh, my gosh. I’m on cloud nine right now. Thank you so much everybody, I appreciate it,” Sanchez said, earning cheers from show judges Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Mel B and Howie Mandel.
Cowell even noted how Sanchez possesses “something special” in her, adding that she is “the one to beat” in the competition.
The show management also congratulated Sanchez on her feat through its Instagram page on Thursday, Sept. 4.
“From AGT Season 1 to the AGT semifinals! Jessica Sanchez is back and better than ever!” it exclaimed. “Congrats on an unforgettable quarterfinals performance!”
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During the audition round, Sanchez earned a golden buzzer from Vergara with the former’s performance of Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things.”
This season marked Sanchez’s comeback to “America’s Got Talent” as she already joined the reality competition during its first season, where she finished as one of the semifinalists. /ra
