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'Idol' contestant drops out in final weeks
Published Monday, Nov 2 2009, 08:18 GMT | By Rebecca Davies
The 30-year-old singer, who withdrew from the competition at the weekend, said that he wants to return to his teaching job rather than embark on a career in the music industry.
Moulton told the Courier-Mail: "I have come to a point where I have realised that at this stage I do not want a career in music."
He added: "The [other contestants] each have an enthusiasm and drive that I cannot match and I must step aside so that they have the best chance to prosper as young Australian artists."
The ex-teacher also said: "To my school kids... all of Australia knows how much I care about you all and how much I love my job. I think it's taken this experience to realise this.''
There are now only four contestants left in the competition.
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