Eric, still thinking about being told he’s Bi by the show runners, was feeling compelled to prove them otherwise. He didn’t want to risk putting his build up to the audience, while there was a chance he could end up looking better if enough of the voters liked him, he bet more than enough trolls could be watching this show and make modeling an impossibility for his future.
“TF, I’ll pass and let the audience vote on my orientation instead. There’s no one special in my life right now and I don’t mind who I end up liking.” (This was a lie on his part, but if the audience ended up making him Bi or some crazy “homo” the challenges ahead might be easier)
“Alright, Eric. Audience, the future of who Eric can love is in your hands. Vote now!”