Fil-Am Jett Hermano out of American Idol
A NEW DREAM. Now that Fil-Am Jett Hermano's A.I. dreams are over, will she find a new dream? Photo from Billsal Miller's Facebook page
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino-American Bridget “Jett” Hermano is out of American Idol’s Top 20.
Jett, one of 3 Fil-Ams to earn a place among the show’s Top 40, was eliminated on February 27 (February 28 Manila time) during the 3rd sudden death round.
READ: Will Fil-Ams make American Idol cut?
During the round, she was among 10 girls to compete for 5 coveted places in the Top 20. Sadly, she did not make the cut.
Here are the girls who competed in the 3rd sudden death round:
- Aubrey Cleland
- Breanna Steer
- Candice Glover
- Cristabel Clack
- Janelle Arthur
- Jett Hermano
- Juliana Chahayed
- Melinda Ademi
- Rachel Hale
- Zoanette Johnson
The 5 girls who impressed the judges enough to make it to the Top 20 are:
- Aubrey Cleland
- Breanna Steer
- Candice Glover
- Janelle Arthur
- Zoanette Johnson
During the round, Jett performed Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In The World)” on piano.
Here's a fan video of the performance posted on YouTube:
The pretty 25-year-old Seattle native first caught people’s attention at the audition rounds with her gorgeous voice and distinct hip hop vibe.
Watch Jett being interviewed on American Idol here:
Watch Jett in a music video of a song called "Wake Up Call" here:
With her talent and ability to play the guitar and piano, her supporters have reason to hope for a music career for Jett beyond American Idol.
American Idol sudden death: boys take stage
So far, Adriana Latonio is the only Fil-Am contestant with a spot on the Top 20. On March 1, Fil-Am Bryant Tadeo will compete in the second boys’ sudden death round. - Rappler.com
(American Idol Season 12 airs every Thursday and Friday via satellite at 6pm with a primetime replay at 8pm and 10pm on ETC.)
