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Upon hearing that 'American Idol' will air its final season after over a decade, its former contestant Jessica Sanchez was surprised.
By MARY LOUISE LIGUNAS


Upon hearing that American Idol will air its final season after over a decade, its former contestant Jessica Sanchez was surprised.

"It's kinda sad because [it was] my home, my platform... I was shocked because the show has been going on for such a long time, but I know that their last season is gonna be a great one," she said.

The season eleven finalist who was only seventeen years old when she competed considers the American singing competition as the training ground that gave her the tools to help her make it into the music industry.

"It was like boot camp for me. [We were literally up [for] 24/7 for like three months on that show, just like working working working... I've made a lot of memories during that experience, being on that show, [I] made a lot of friends [and] learned a lot," she added.

Being part of American Idol was the experience of a lifetime for her, and she's certain that she will be looking back at the journey fondly.

"I'm gonna miss the staff that works there, the judges, the contestants. [I will always treasure] all the lessons [I have learned] there. It [was] awesome and I'm gonna miss the show," she declared.

The Los Angeles-based singer is in Manila for the weekend to perform in the pilot episode of Sunday PinaSaya at noon tomorrow, August 9 and to hold a concert in Chaos, City of Dreams later that evening.