contestants

Name: Trenyce

Age: 22

From: Memphis, TN

Occupation: Unemployed

Final 32 performance: Trenyce was fourth up in the first group of semi-finalists on Feb. 4. Simon thought her choice of song -- "Love Sneakin' Up On You" -- "stunk," but added that she sand it well. The other judges were similarly positive, although she missed out on a place in the finals.

Next appearance: Trenyce could be asked to perform in the wildcard show on March 4.

Favourite artists? Brian McKnight and Whitney Houston.

Why does she want to be the next Idol? "Because I want to be a success at the thing I love doing, singing! I am ready to retire my parents & live comfortably for the rest of my life and continue to help those I wish I could do more for now."

Favourite judge? "Simon because he is very frank and real and I know he agrees or disagrees he is not sparing my feelings."