MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American Bridget “Jett” Hermano is out of American Idol’s Top 20.

Jett, one of 3 Fil-Ams to earn a place among the show’s Top 40, was eliminated on February 27 (February 28 Manila time) during the 3^rd sudden death round.

READ: Will Fil-Ams make American Idol cut?

During the round, she was among 10 girls to compete for 5 coveted places in the Top 20. Sadly, she did not make the cut.

Here are the girls who competed in the 3^rd sudden death round:

• Aubrey Cleland
• Breanna Steer
• Candice Glover
• Cristabel Clack
• Janelle Arthur
• Jett Hermano
• Juliana Chahayed
• Melinda Ademi
• Rachel Hale
• Zoanette Johnson

The 5 girls who impressed the judges enough to make it to the Top 20 are:

• Aubrey Cleland
• Breanna Steer
• Candice Glover
• Janelle Arthur
• Zoanette Johnson

During the round, Jett performed Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In The World)” on piano.

Here’s a fan video of the performance posted on YouTube:

The pretty 25-year-old Seattle native first caught people’s attention at the audition rounds with her gorgeous voice and distinct hip hop vibe.

Watch Jett being interviewed on American Idol here:

Watch Jett in a music video of a song called “Wake Up Call” here:

With her talent and ability to play the guitar and piano, her supporters have reason to hope for a music career for Jett beyond American Idol.

American Idol sudden death: boys take stage

So far, Adriana Latonio is the only Fil-Am contestant with a spot on the Top 20. On March 1, Fil-Am Bryant Tadeo will compete in the second boys’ sudden death round. – Rappler.com

(American Idol Season 12 airs every Thursday and Friday via satellite at 6pm with a primetime replay at 8pm and 10pm on ETC.)