Jessica Sanchez Reveals What 'American Idol' Judges Really Advise After Show

Have you ever wondered what the ‘American Idol’ judges tell the contestants off stage? HollywoodLife.com caught up exclusively with finalist Jessica Sanchez and got ALL the details!

The stakes are high on American Idol as Jessica and Phillip compete to be the next American Idol winner on the May 23rd final episode!

And right now in this critical time, every bit of advice from the judges matters. However, Jessica reveals that even when there are only two of them left — the only criticism they receive is on stage.

“We never get to really talk to them [judges] after. Every interaction we get is on stage, so everything we talk about, when they give us criticism, I think we both take it and work on it and just thank them so much because they’re trying to make us a better musician.” Jessica told HollywoodLife.com exclusively.

Well we’re sure they’re looking back on EVERY bit of advice they’ve received in the past few months now!

Either Jessica or Phillip Phillips will be crowned the next American Idol tonight, May 23rd!

What do you think HollywoodLifers? Are you surprised that the finalists don’t receive more advice off stage? Weigh in below!

–Reporting by Russ Weakland, written by Nicole Karlis

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Jessica was clearly ROBBED.

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Am I surprised that the judges don’t give advice and talk to the performers after the show? Not really. The judges are all so rolled up in their own egos-it is all about them anyway!

JUST FOR THE TALENT FEE YEAH RIGHT JUDGES ARE NOT REAL. WE NEED SIMON COWELL IF WE WILL WATCH AGAIN THE NEXT SEASON.

Phillip is great…makes the song his and has a character that any mother wants in a son. Jessica has a great voice but we already had a Witney Houston. Both of them will go far in the music world but I can’t wait to get my hands on Phillip’s album…….

HUH RREALLY? THINK YOURE ALONE WAITING FOR PP ALBUM LOL

ARE U DUMB? WE NO LONGER HAVE WHITNEY. THAT IS WHY WE NEED JS TO SING SONGS TAILORED FIT FOR WHITNEY. WELL MAYBE YOU R THE ONE TO SING THOSE SONGS MADE FOR WHITNEY!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DREAM ON!!!!!!!!!!!