In the large scheme of things, yes, AMERICAN IDOL is trivial as is most of what we post here every day. Doesn't keep some of us from doing it daily. Many of us who DO follow the show have natural curiosity over why someone who has talent, looks, and a large fan following and has been touted as one of the favorites to win would chuck it all with the major competition still to go.
As I said earlier in the day, I was very curious about his reasons, but after two days of pussy-footing with the press, it's obvious Mario Vazquez isn't going to reveal his reasons, so I've ceased to wonder any more. If he chooses to tell us, that's fine. But there are 12 people who are still competing that I will be glad to follow their quests, trivial though it may be.