Jessica Sanchez Welcomes First Baby Weeks After Winning America’s Got Talent

America's Got Talent winner, Jessica Sanchez has even more to celebrate this fall after welcoming her first child just weeks after claiming victory on the hit competition show. The singer and her husband, Rickie Gallardo, announced the arrival of their daughter, Eliana Mae Gallardo, born on October 13, 2025, weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long.

Sanchez told People that the moment she held her baby for the first time was “life-changing,” adding, “Everything around me just stopped. It’s a love you can’t explain — it fills every part of you at once.” The couple chose the name Eliana, meaning “God has answered,” and Mae, meaning “beloved,” as a reflection of their gratitude and joy.

A Dream Season and a New Beginning

The baby’s arrival came less than a month after Sanchez made history on America’s Got Talent. Nearly two decades after first auditioning for the show at age 10, she returned in 2025, this time as a seasoned performer and expectant mother. Her powerhouse vocals and emotional performances carried her to victory on September 24, 2025, earning her the title of AGT Season 20 champion.

Throughout the competition, Sanchez embraced her pregnancy with pride. She revealed that she kept her hospital bag ready backstage “just in case” and viewed performing while pregnant as a symbol of strength. “Winning was incredible,” she shared, “but knowing my daughter would see that moment one day means even more.”

Life After the Win

Just weeks after lifting the AGT trophy, Sanchez stepped into motherhood with heartfelt joy. “It’s been emotional, sleepless, beautiful — everything I dreamed of and more,” she said. “I’m healing, learning, and soaking in every second with her. My heart has never been this full.”

The transition from competition winner to new mom has been a whirlwind, but Sanchez says she feels grateful for the timing. “It feels like one dream season rolled right into the next,” she said, reflecting on her journey through her career milestones till the point of her daughter’s birth.

Family and Support

Jessica and Rickie Gallardo have been together for over a decade, having dated for nine years before marrying in April 2021. Gallardo, who has supported her throughout her career, was by her side for every step of her AGT journey and during the birth of their daughter.

Fans and fellow contestants flooded social media with congratulations following the news. Many praised Sanchez for performing through late pregnancy, reflecting that her story is one of perseverance and grace.

Looking Ahead

As Jessica Sanchez settles into her new role as a mother, she remains committed to her music. She hinted that new projects are in development and that her daughter has already become her greatest inspiration.

Her recent victories, both on stage and in motherhood, symbolize a new chapter of balance and purpose. For Sanchez, this season is about embracing every note of the life she’s building next.