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Filipino Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Jessica Sanchez announces pregnancy after golden buzzer moment on ‘America's Got Talent'
Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez has revealed she is expecting her first child, just one day after her emotional return to America's Got Talent earned her a Golden Buzzer. Sanchez shared the news on Instagram post on Thursday, along with photos of her baby's sonogram and sweet moments with her husband, Ricky Gallardo. The announcement came just hours after her AGT audition aired on Wednesday, where she surprised both judges and fans by returning to the show, more than a decade after finishing as runner-up on Season 11 of American Idol and having first competed on AGT as a child. 'This is my first time sharing about the pregnancy, and it's been so hard keeping it quiet these past 5 months!' Sanchez wrote. 'Thank you all for the love, support, and sweet messages — it truly means the world. Most of all, thank You God for this beautiful blessing growing inside me,' she added. Gallardo also expressed his admiration in a heartfelt comment, saying, 'Watching you carry our child while still pouring your heart into every performance has left me in awe. You're not just strong… you're sacred. I've never been more proud, more moved, or more grateful to walk through life with you.'
Pink Villa
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
America's Got Talent Season 20: Jessica Sanchez Wins Golden Buzzer, Makes an Emotional Comeback After Two Decades
America's Got Talent has returned to the screens with a new season. As the fans are excited over the acts, Jessica Sanchez returned to the stage as a contestant after 20 years. The musician's act was featured during episode 7, which was aired on July 15. Sanchez performed Beautiful Things, which got the judges and the audience emotional. Sofia Vergara, who took the seat at the panel, also presented the singer with a Golden Buzzer, sending her straight to the live show. Jessica Sanchez's 2-decade-long journey on America's Got Talent While Sanchez's performance got the judges on their feet and the audience cheering, it is not the first time that Jessica took the America's Got Talent stage. The singer made her debut on the show in 2006, when she was 10. She came back two decades later and surprised the judges. Moreover, Sanchez's act came with personal news. She revealed on camera that she recently got married and is expecting her first child. With the mention of how her life came full circle, the reality show contestant said, 'Throughout the years, I kind of fell out of love with music because I was really young.' She further added, 'And I was so swayed by what everybody wanted me to be, who they wanted me to be. Maybe it took me 20 years, but I know exactly who I am, and I know exactly what I want.' Praising the singer's performance, Grisdela star said, 'I think there's something very special [happening] on the stage with you.' She added, 'It's so amazing that we're on the 10th anniversary, the 20th season of AGT, [and] you're here again after 20 years.' America's Got Talent is available to stream on NBC.
Filipino Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Jessica Sanchez Earns Golden Buzzer in Powerful AGT Comeback
Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez made a triumphant return to America's Got Talent (AGT), earning the golden buzzer from judge Sofia Vergara after an emotional and powerhouse performance of 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone. Now 29, Sanchez revealed two life-changing updates during her appearance: she is married and expecting her first child — a moment that moved both the audience and the judges. 'This is a full-circle moment for me,' Sanchez shared. 'I was on the first season of AGT. I was young and unsure of myself. Now, I know exactly who I am and what I want.' Her return, exactly 20 years after her first AGT audition, brought the crowd to their feet. All four judges — Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Mel B, and Howie Mandel — gave her a standing ovation. 'You've got the voice of an angel,' said Mel B, while Mandel called the moment 'worth the wait.' Cowell praised the emotional connection she created: 'The audience loved you. You came back at the perfect time.' Before pressing the golden buzzer, Vergara honored Sanchez's journey: 'It's beautiful — the 20th season, and you're here after 20 years. You're glowing, you're pregnant, and you're ready. This was your moment.' Sanchez rose to fame in 2012 as the runner-up on Season 11 of American Idol, where she impressed audiences with her powerful vocals at just 16.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jessica Sanchez returns to America's Got Talent after American Idol success
Jessica Sanchez appeared on America's Got Talent 2025 with a performance that resulted in a golden buzzer. Known for being the runner-up on American Idol in 2012, Sanchez returned to the competition spotlight with a cover of 'Beautiful Things.' During the audition episode, judge Sofía Vergara pressed the golden buzzer, sending Sanchez directly to the live shows. She also shared a personal update onstage, Sanchez is married and expecting her first child. This appearance marks Jessica Sanchez's first time back on America's Got Talent since her initial run as a 10-year-old contestant in the show's inaugural 2006 season, where she reached the semifinals as a wildcard act. In 2012, she gained national recognition as the runner-up on American Idol Season 11. Simon Cowell, who had judged her on American Idol, commented on her return and acknowledged her artistic growth. Other judges, including Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofía Vergara, responded to the performance during the episode. In follow-up interviews, Sanchez spoke about returning to television, navigating new chapters in her personal life, and what the golden buzzer means to her career. Sanchez now advances to the next round of America's Got Talent Season 20.
Morocco World
2 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Spanish PM, Moroccan Consulate Condemn Hostile Attacks on Moroccans, Migrants
Rabat – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has responded to the troubling wave of racism and Islamophobic attacks targeting Muslims and migrants in Spain following an assault on a 68-year-old Spaniard in Torre Pacheco, in southeastern Spain. Far-right party Vox has been fueling the tensions with acutely Islamophobic and anti-migrant rhetoric. There have been social media posts and protests, calling for 'the hunt' of migrants from North Africa, especially Moroccans, blaming them for the assault that took place last week on Friday. Vox and far-right media held anti-Islam and migrants protests, chanting Islamophobic slogans and inciting hatred and violence against migrants in the European country amid an ongoing investigation and arrests of suspects allegedly involved in the incident. Responding on X, Sanchez said on Monday that 'racism is incompatible with democracy,' noting that what the country is witnessing in Torre Pacheco 'concerns us all.' 'We must speak out, act firmly, and defend the values that unite us. Spain is a country of rights, not of hate,' he said. The Moroccan consulate in Murcia also released a statement, expressing condemnation of violent, hostile actions against members of the Moroccan community in the region. The local representative said recent events have been marked by 'provocation, intimidation, and targeted violence' against Moroccans, who are now enduring a state of 'deep anxiety and tangible fear.' The consulate stressed that it is constantly in touch with relevant Spanish authorities to ensure all necessary security guarantees are provided to Moroccans. 'We express our unconditional support to those affected and affirm our commitment to preserving their moral and physical integrity,' the statement concluded. Moroccans remain the largest foreign community affiliated with Spanish social security, with 375,042 workers. Tags: bilateral ties between Morocco and SpainSpain and Morocco
