Didn't Kelly pass and then they hired him?

[BIG JAY]

Don't be surprised if FMB still gets hired...

[1960]

The fact that he announced, leaked or whatever that he was backing out does sound a little like a negotiating ploy. Usually these things end with the sides could not could not come to terms. Either that or he got offended somehow in the process. With this crew that's a good possibility too.