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Jessica Sanchez Performs in the Top 3 of American Idol Season 11

Welcome to your Top 2. On May 17, American Idol narrowed it down from three to two. Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips got feedback from Jimmy Iovine. They all had moments he panned, but he also praised the three contestants. “It’s really a tossup,” Jennifer Lopez said in the moments leading up to the elimination, and all the judges lamented losing someone so talented.

In the end, it was Joshua who was sent home. Phillip and Jessica will compete next Tuesday, May 22, for the Idol title. The winner will be crowned on Wednesday, May 23.