[ElProximo]

He went a lot further than he really ought to have.
Problem:
He came out big and got regarded as a top pick. People (no doubt) put massive pressure on him he was 'this close' to Matt and being the top contender. He couldn't take that pressure.
Rather than come out failing they converted his angst and contempt into this idea of a 'tortured intense and unorthodox artist'.
This didn't work.
He started abusing the experience (no doubt full of resentment, contempt).
So he is gone.
Not going to beat the kid up here. He is just a young dude who wants to get a good job. He can get over it.
Just let go anymore dreams of being a singer.