When American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez returned home in Chula Vista, California, she created quite a frenzy and was greeted with cheering fans all through the way.

As Jessica along with her two younger brothers paraded the town, thousands of eager fans excitedly lined the city streets to get cheer the 16 year old. As soon as she landed in the city she headed straight to the Eastlale High School.

People magazine quoted Jessica as saying, “I feel amazing.” She took the opportunity to express her admiration for the people of Chula Vista for having supported her and showered with love and affection right through her journey from the sleepy town of Chula Vista to the finals of “American Idol.”

If she hadn’t already noticed how much the City loved her then, she must’ve definitely felt it when the mayor officially announced 12^th of May as “Jessica Sanchez Day” in Chula Vista. To which she did what she is good at and belted out Whitney Houston’s, “ I Will Always Love You” showing again her lung power and amazing voice to leave the residents speechless.

Sanchez who has a mixed Mexican/ Filipino background then paid tribute to her father by performing “Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross at the USS Midway Museum. A few days back n the show she had revealed that her father who is serving actively in the US Navy would be going to Singapore on deployment.

“American Idol” officials have planned to air the homecoming episode on TV. The other two contestants from the top three, eventual winner Phillip Phillips and the Joshua Ledet were also greeted by cheering fans during their homecoming.

Ledet was welcomed with signs on every business and a parade in his hometown of Westlake, La while Phillips was given the Key to the City by the mayor of Leesburg, Georgia.

Jessica Sanchez might’ve lost to Phillip Phillips in “American Idol” but she is already in talks with Tommy Mottola to work on her new album.

Mottola is an ex Sony Music Entertainment Executive. He is now a co-owner of Casablanca Records which is a joint venture with Universal Music Group.

His wife, superstar actress and singer, Thalia posted a message on twitter saying Mottola is now ready to work with Jessica on her music career.

Mottola has worked with many successful heavyweight singers in the past like Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey and “American Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez is keen to launch

Jessica’s singing career.

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uring the finals, Sanchez gave the performance of her life to wow the audience with her spectacular range which left the audience speechless.

All of 16 years, the diminutive singer sang,” And I’m telling You I’m Not Going” with Grammy decorated singer Jennifer Holliday to show once again why she deserved to be in the top 2 in “American Idol.”

Both dug deep to show their full lung capacity and hit high notes which made Jennifer Lopez jump in excitement and cheered them loudly.

Sanchez also added a bit of nostalgia when she sang the late Whitney Houston’s, “I Will Always Love You” in a flowing blue gown.

Sanchez and Wisin Yandel the, teamed together to perform, “Follow the Leader.” Jennifer Lopez reminded the audience of her urban grinding and bumping days when she took to the stage in baggy pants, sneakers and tank tops. She also flaunted her rock solid ABS.

Wisin Yandel made an impressive entry on the stage on flying poles even as background dancers performed some impressive acrobatics bouncing around the walls to the beat.

Phillips and Sanchez seized the opportunity to thank their lifelong mentors. They also revealed that both of them had got brand new cars courtesy Ford.

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