Jessica Sanchez performed Whitney Houston’s hit How Will I Know on Top 8 American Idol

American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez wasn’t even born when Whitney Houston released her hit How Will I Know, but she sang the song like a pro on Wednesday night.

It was the second time Jessica Sanchez, 16, has covered Whitney Houston on American Idol (she sang I Will Always Love You on the first finalist live show), and the judges lavished on the praise.

Guest mentor Gwen Stefani called Jessica Sanchez’s voice ridiculous while Randy Jackson praised her maturity.

In her intro segment, Jessica Sanchez talked about being a regular teen into boys and shopping.

It was the second time Jessica Sanchez, 16, has covered Whitney Houston on American Idol

At age 11, Jessica Sanchez had already appeared on America’s Got Talent. She already has a stage persona named Bebe Chez, much like Beyonce’s Sasha Fierce. In other words, she’s a seasoned pro.

Jessica Sanchez later teamed up for powerhouse singer Joshua Ledet for a rousing duet to I Knew You Were Waiting On Me, for which they earned a standing ovation.

Jennifer Lopez even postulated Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet could be the final two.

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