Jessica Sanchez Confirms Relationship With Fellow 'Idol' Finalist

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The season 11 runner up of 'American Idol' confessed to her fans during an online chat that DeAndre Brackensick is her boyfriend.

July 21, 2012

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Jessica Sanchez may not win the last "American Idol" season but she gains a boyfriend from the competition. The 16-year-old runner up of season 11 confirms that she is dating 17-year-old DeAndre Brackensick who was eliminated after Top 8.

During a UStream chat with her fans on Thursday, July 19, Sanchez promised to reveal a secret that she has been keeping from public. "I got a secret and I want you guys to guess. I'll nod if it's no or yes!" she wrote. Several fans were wrong before one asked, "Got a boyfriend?". Sanchez replied, "Yup. DeAndre. Hahah. He's my boyfriend. Love you guys. Byeeee!" She signed off immediately after the revelation.

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Brackensick took to his Twitter later to confirm his girlfriend's statement, saying "Me and Jessica are officially dating : ) Yes Jessica is my girlfriend : )" The couple will go on the annual "Idol" tour this summer with the rest of the Top 10.

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