>>a couple of pitchy runs there....<<
She needs coaching. But she has the raw material.
I am not pimping her like the judges but I don’t see how anyone can say she doesn’t have what it takes.
The question is, is she there NOW?
I agree with you.... she may have the very most potential. Right now... I’d rather hear Elise sing. A lot more of a character voice. But Jessica may be the most talented.