In 2004, she auditioned for "New Zealand Idol". She did not make it past the second round, partly because the judges thought she had too much experience to be in the contest. Various reports have stated that Cassie was very sad and actually cried on camera, saying how mean the judges were. Cassie's brother, Miguel Cassie, was going to make a TV documentary about "Idol", where the rejected contestants could have a new chance. This show never saw the light of day.