'American Idol' Romance: Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick are Dating

'American Idol' alumni Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick announced that they are in love.

Sanchez revealed the news through her recent Ustream chat on July 19. After she answered a question of her fan she said, "I got a secret. and i want you guys to guess what it is. I'll nod yes or no."

"not the glee thing. its not about my music," she continued.

One other fan asked if she has got a boyfriend and she replied yes. "Yup. DeAndre. Hahah. hes my boyfriend. Love you guys:* byeee!"

Brackensick who finished in eighth place for 'American Idol' season 11 also tweeted that they are officially dating, "Me and jessica are officially dating:)" He posted twice more that Jessica is his girlfriend.

The young lovers are now on the 'Idol' tour. Starting on July 6, the 2012 winner Phillip Phillips and his fellow top 10 contestants began their tour around the country to perform in front of thousands of people until September.