Janay Castine was a contestant on Season 4 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Janay's audition was not televised.
Hollywood Round[]
Janay was shown in the first part of Hollywood Round. Afterwards, the judges told her she did well enough to advance. In the second round, she was shown in a group with Natalie Weiss and Gina McFadden singing "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes. She managed to progress following her group performance along with Gina. On the final part of Hollywood Week, she was shown advancing in a room with Jamar Jefferson, Mario Vazquez, Matthew Kester, Carrie Underwood, Constantine Maroulis, Judd Harris, David Brown, Anwar Robinson and Vonzell Solomon. During the judges' final deliberation, it was revealed that she made the Top 24.
Top 24[]
Janay sang "I Wanna Love Forever" by Jessica Simpson. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.
Top 20[]
Janay sang "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" by Blu Cantrell. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.
Top 16[]
Janay sang "Dreaming of You" by Selena. She was placed in the Bottom 2 for that week, eliminating her from the competition.
| Season 4 |
| Finalists |
| Carrie Underwood · Bo Bice · Vonzell Solomon · Anthony Fedorov · Scott Savol · Constantine Maroulis · Anwar Robinson · Nadia Turner · Nikko Smith · Jessica Sierra · Mikalah Gordon · Lindsey Cardinale |
| Semifinalists |
| Mario Vazquez · Amanda Avila · Janay Castine · Travis Tucker · Joseph Murena · David Brown · Aloha Mischeaux · Celena Rae · Judd Harris · Sarah Mather · Jared Yates · Melinda Lira |