Earl Day Jr. (born September 13th, 1981) was a contestant on Season 1 of American Idol.
Audition[]
EJay's audition was not televised, but was shown in a photo reel of contestants who had successful Atlanta auditions.
Hollywood Round[]
EJay's stay in Hollywood wasn't televised much. He was originally eliminated and did not make the Top 30, but was brought back to replace disqualified contestant Delano Cagnolatti.
Top 30[]
EJay sang "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain. He received enough votes to advance to the Top 10.
Top 10[]
EJay sang "My Girl" by The Temptations. He received the lowest number of votes for that week, eliminating him from the competition.
| Season 1 |
| Finalists |
| Kelly Clarkson · Justin Guarini · Nikki McKibbin · Tamyra Gray · R.J. Helton · Christina Christian · Ryan Starr · A.J. Gil · Jim Verraros · EJay Day |
| Semifinalists |
| Christopher Aaron · Kelli Glover · Alexis Lopez · Angela Peel · Chris Badano · Khaleef Chiles · Kristin Holt · Tanesha Ross · Melanie Sanders · Mark Scott · Alexandra Bachelier · Jamar · Jazmin Lowery · Gil Sinuet · Tenia Taylor · Natalie Burge · Rodesia Eaves · Brad Estrin · Adriel Herrera · Justinn Waddell |