American Idol Season 11 runner up Jessica Sanchez confirmed that she and another hopeful Deandre Brackensick are in serious relationship.

On Thursday (July 19), Sanchez revealed the news of their romance via Ustream.tv chat.

She wrote, “I got a secret and I want you guys to guess.” A fan asked, “Got a Boyfriend?”, and she confessed, “Deandre. He’s my boyfriend. Love you guys. Byeeee!”

It was also confirmed by Brackensick from his official Twitter account on Friday,

“Me and Jessica are officially dating. “Yes Jessica is my girlfriend.”

That’s official!

American Idol Season 11 has just announced its annual Summer Tour for 2012. The Top 10 contestants this season (Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Deandre Brackensick, Colton Dixon, Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips) will take the stage for the live show, which kicks off July 6 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The final show is set for September 11 in Milwaukee.

Check out the list below.

Deandre Brackensick was eliminated from American Idol Season 11 Top 8 on Thursday night. Together with Deandre in the bottom three were Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone.

On Wednesday night, Deandre sang his version of “I Like It” by Debarge. The judges loved his performance, but he still received the lowest number of votes from Idol followers.

Before the end of the show, performed Stevie Wonder’s “Master Blaster” in an effort to “save his life” as the judges still haven’t used their save for the season.

“I only get one vote,” Jennifer Lopez said. “I’m sorry, we’re not saving you tonight.” When host Ryan Seacrest asked Lopez if that meant she voted to save him and her fellow judges, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, didn’t, she nodded sheepishly. “Yes, that’s what I mean!”

Next week, the remaining contestants will continue to the American Idol Top 7. They are: Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Phil Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone.

Deandre Brackensick sang his version of “I Like It” by Debarge on American Idol Season 11 Top 8 performance night Wednesday, April 4.

You can vote for Deandre Brackensick by calling 1-866-IDOLS-01 (1-866-436-5701) or Text “VOTE” to 5701

Watch his performance below.

DeAndre Brackensick performed “Sometimes I Cry” by Eric Benet on American Idol Season 11 Top 9 performance on Wednesday, March 28.

According to the judges: “100 percent passion,” Steven Tyler raves for no good reason. “To me, you have one of the most special voices in the competition,” Jennifer Lopez said, yes – very special… and then Randy Jackson chimes in: “That’s who you are and what you should be.”

DeAndre Brackensick, the next American Idol? Watch his performance below.