Yes, both Ayreon and Elanin withdrew do to RL things that came up. Elanin was eliminated due to score though, so her withdrawal didn't matter.

Withdrawing was a minor issue last cycle, and so i'll just say Ayreon and Elanin have not turned in their Official Round Photos, so I let them withdraw, but if you've turned in all your photos, you wont need to withdraw because...you've already submitted all your photos. Morina was allowed to withdraw last cycle because she had not unlocked Syrcus Tower yet. Rina wasn't allowed because she only wanted to withdraw because she didn't want to lose 10 to 1 against Valintine. ((By not allowed I mean I did not write Withdrew on her photo, or end the contest after she withdrew.) So if anyone is planning on withdrawing, doing so before the photo deadline is the only time you can do it. And it's an automatic disqualification if you don't submit your all your shoots by the deadline.