90 million votes were cast (a season high) and our American Idol season 11 finalists are Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips. 16 San Diegan Sanchez and 21 year old Georgia native Phillips will be taking the stage to try and get your votes for one last time on Tuesday, May 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The two-hour season finale will take place the following night from 8-10:07pm.
Among the acts confirmed for the AI finale are Rihanna (currently on screen in Battleship), AI season 10 winner Scott McCreery, and a reunion of this season’s Top 12.
And if you’re ready for season 12, Fox announced auditions will take place this summer in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, June 7; Newark, NJ, on Saturday, June 23; and Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 12.
Commenting on making it to the final two, Phillips said, “I’m just a normal guy who loves to play music. I just happened to get lucky and I’m so blessed by it. I’m so excited.
“Being in the position I’m in now is more than I could have ever asked for,” added Sanchez. “I’ve been looking forward to auditioning for American Idol ever since the first season. And now, the first season that I’m eligible, I’ve made it to the Top Two! It’s crazy what you can do when you put your mind and heart to it! I don’t know what could be better than this.”
The American Idol Season 11 Finalists:
Phillip Phillips
Hometown: Leesburg, GA
Age: 21
Keep up with Phillip at:
www.twitter.com/PPhillipsAI11
www.facebook.com/PPhillipsAI11
VS.
Jessica Sanchez
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Age: 16
Keep up with Jessica at:
www.twitter.com/JSanchezAI11
www.facebook.com/JSanchezAI11
Source: Fox
