Toby Moulton quits Australian Idol 2009
Filed Under: Celebrity | By: Peter Holness
Nov 02, 2009 | Comments 5
Schoolteacher and Australian Idol contestant Toby Moulton, who was down to the last five remaining in the competition, has decided to withdraw from the program with reasons saying he preferred the classroom to the spotlights.
The 30-year old has come to realise that he does not want a career in the music business, and believes it would be unfair to the younger contestants who are working hard and striving for a place in the music industry.
The show, which pulls in over 1million viewers a week has already made singers Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll and Wes Carr famous and sees’s the decision made by Moulton as “brave and noble”.
The schoolteacher 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.” But he will miss all the fans he accumulated throughout his time on the show.
With only 4 contestants left in the competition, Nathan Brake, James Johnston, Stan Walker and Hayley Warner will avoid elimination, and receive an automatic buy into the next round due to the teachers withdrawal.
Do you think Tony should have quit?
Source: Australian News
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Toby was my favourite right from the start, I was devastated when he said he was not going to continue, I really hope that some day in the future, Toby will release a CD, his voice was unique. I wish Toby the very best for his future, it was nice of him to put the children before the fame and money. Good luck Toby, your leaving the show is our loss. Cheers Suzi
Good on you Toby you always have to be true to yourself and i reakon it takes guts to do what you have done. You were awesome but i bet your kids will be pleased to have you back in the classroom.
Good on you Toby i wish you all the very best. It’s nice to see you being true to yourself. Good luck with your future and i bet the kids will be rapt to have you back in the classroom.
Congrats Toby on your decision to follow ur heart and not your dreams the children u teach will be the winners …your a diamond keep shining Toby Bless u in your journey in life roxanne
Wow when Toby said I just want to be a teacher wow,what a role model yes we need more teachers like that, what a unselfish man you will make changes in many lives well done and good luck