'Idol' contestant drops out in final weeks

Australian Idol contestant Toby Moulton has quit the show with only a few weeks to go.

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.