Charlie Puth commented on Axel Webber's video, saying "Hey friend ... I also didn't get into Juilliard ... but things ended up being just fine for me. I cried too."
Puth followed up with his own video encouraging Webber to carry on in the face of rejection in which he said, "Not only did I not get into Juilliard, but I didn't get into five of these 'prestigious' schools that I wanted to get into that I thought would better my career ... We experience rejection every day of our lives, and as hard as it is to swallow in the moment, it's the thing that pushes you further creatively."
The support came for Webber from around the world, and people flooded Juilliard's social media posts with comments like "Let Axel in!" and "You need to reevaluate your decision on Axel Webber. A personality that can gather 2.2 million followers in mere weeks is a promising prospect. Help his career and talent grow."
