Did he? I didn't know that.
Well, he should consider himself blessed enough to be able to share his talent with the world for those couple of weeks that he's been on television, earning the respect and attention of the judges, the viewers, the other contestants, and even Regis Philbin himself.
I believe he will still find a place in show business. Who knows? We might hear about him performing as a Muppeteer for The Jim Henson Co. One can only hope.