Jessica Sanchez Quotes

I didn't know what I was in for when I joined 'The X Factor' - I underestimated it.

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

Who wouldn't want to be an 'American Idol' judge? It's an awesome, awesome show.

'American Idol' is a juggernaut... Because of my 'American Idol' win, I am able to do the thing that I love most, which is to be an entertainer.

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

What made 'American Idol' different from 'The Voice' and all these other singing competitions... 'American Idol' just gave regular old normal people like me and like Trent a chance.

'The X Factor' saved me.

I always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I am now if I hadn't been on 'American Idol.'

I thought about going onto the first one, Pop Idol. My mum was saying, 'Go on!' But I decided not to. 'The X Factor,' though, doesn't really seem to be a show about musical talent anymore.

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

I was on TV for almost sixteen weeks during American Idol. It's at the point now where it's old.

I think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and she's gonna have a great career.

'American Idol' was fun; it was definitely an experience. I was 16 years old when I did it, and I was curious about how I would do on the show.

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

I've been watching 'American Idol' half my life, and I wanted to audition since I was 8.

Judging on 'The Voice' or the 'X Factor UK' would be great; that would be ideal, really. But I don't think it's going to happen.

One of the things I love about 'Idol' besides the drama, the backstories, and the crazy arrangements on popular songs is the auditions, when everyone is full of hope and nerves.

I think 'American Idol' has prepared me for anything.

Look at 'American Idol,' which I don't look at. Those winners haven't become household names except for Jennifer Hudson, and she was a reject. You can't aim to be a household name. You just have to be successful.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

If I went on 'American Idol,' I would definitely be kicked out immediately.

Winning 'American Idol' is awesome.

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor.'

Frankly, if 'American Idol' was the way I'd have to audition as a singer, I'd be standing behind the counter in a 5&10 right now. I couldn't have done it that way.

I've been asked to do 'American Idol' and 'X Factor.' I'm an Ed McMahon kind of girl. 'Star Search?' I'm in, all day long. It felt more authentic, and the market wasn't oversaturated with karaoke contests.