Top 50 Contestant Shaun Barrowes Confirms He Did Not Make Top 24 - American Idol 7

From MJ and Vote for the Worst, Top 50 contestant Shaun Barrowes confirms on his MySpace that he had been cut from American Idol:

Well, I made it to the top 48 and got cut. They’re not looking for a whole lot of variety this year, as all the contestants who made it through are either rockers or 16 and the type they can mold into whatever they want. But I caught a glimpse at the contract the top 24 has to sign, and i’m glad i didn’t have to sign it. If I made it to the top 24, they would own me for 3 years no matter how far i made it, and if I had won, they would make big changes to my music. I got a pretty good feel for what they’re looking for, and they don’t want artists who already have an established sound–all my favorite contestants who I thought were great songwriters with a unique artisticsound were also cut today. I’m once again in full control of my music career, and I’m very relieved I’m out.

Aren't they sworn to secrecy? Can he be sued? Didn't he sign something when he made Top 50?