Jessica Sanchez Survives Idol Elimination

Filipino-Mexican contestant Jessica Sanchez will continue her American Idol journey as she survived the elimination on Thursday evening (Friday morning in Manila). Colton Dixon was eliminated from the show.

Other remaining finalists who survived the elimination include Joshua Ledet, Skylar Laine, Philip Philips, Elise Testone and Hollie Cavanagh.

On Thursday (Manila time), Sanchez performed Alicia Keys' hit "Fallin" and Otis Redding's classic "Try A Little Tenderness." The judges gave restrained praises for her performances but they said that they’re glad that they saved her last week after she got the least number of votes.

Jennifer Lopez commented: "You're just a little baby. I’m glad we had a save and used it on you."

"I hope America shows up and votes for you this week," said Randy Jackson, who last week called Sanchez "the best singer in America right now."