"Quiet, please, everyone quiet down!" The middle-aged judge grabbed the microphone, trying to calm the excited crowd.
The atmosphere in the venue had reached its peak after that hit song just played.
Everyone thought they were witnessing the birth of a legend, but then, out of nowhere, a withdrawal announcement set the whole place off.
It was like finally getting a date with the girl of your dreams to a hotel room, only to find out when the pants come off that she's actually a guy in disguise.
"We can't accept this!"
"Why are you dropping out? Please don't!"
"Coach Biggie, we just became your fans!"
Really, one song shouldn't cause such a frenzy, but that's humans for you—always more pained about losing something.
Ethan's statement had ignited everyone's emotions.
The noise had overtaken the venue, making it impossible to continue the show.