unexpected early exit from the music competition show was announced on Monday, and he took to Instagram to address his surprising departure.«I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons but am so thankful I get to play music for the rest of my life,» he wrote on Instagram on Wednesday, alongside a smiling portrait pic.«Fellow contestants — miss you all, good luck!» he added. «Thank you to everyone for your support... do stick around for more musical things soon!