Idol/Glee News: Jessica Sanchez Is Officially Part Of Glee

I'm not sure if I should post this as Glee News or Idol News. Haha. I love how two worlds will soon be colliding in my blog. Haha.

According to Michael Ausiello of TVLine, Jessica Sanchez has been cast for a recurring role on Glee this season:

It’s a done deal: Jessica Sanchez, whose monster pipes and near-perfect pitch carried her all the way to a second-place finish on Season 11 of American Idol, has closed a deal to recur on Glee, TVLine has learned exclusively.

There are no details on what role Glee executive producer Ryan Murphy might have in store for the 16-year-old California native or when she will first appear on screen. (Might she be the much-buzzed-about new love interest for Finn?!)

To me, this is another opportunity for Jessica to diversify her career and pick up more fans. I think this is a great opportunity for her and she will fit in quite nicely on Glee. Plus, with big voiced divas like Amber Riley leaving the show, that choir room in McKinley needs some vocal prowess no?