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May 15, 2007
He's 'Bold and Beautiful'
Fox
I've never been as excited about an episode of daytime drama as I was today. That's because Season 4's Constantine Maroulis (shown above) - he of the original follow-the-camera-with-your-eyes MO - made his first appearance on my favorite soap, CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful."
Constantine is now "Constantine Paris" (though we didn't hear his last name on today's show). We first see him in his cool L.A. loft, surrounded by musical equipment (he's a record producer) and surfing the Internet. What draws him into the current storyline is a video of (the characters of) Phoebe and Rick Forrester (not married, not really related) doing karaoke at the Insomnia Cafe. Constantine, smitten with Phoebe's beauty - not necessarily her vocal stylings - Googles her and decides to see if she's actually at the cafe.
She is! Cell phones are dropped, there are several "bro" and "man" exchanges and the two hook up at the end of the show, with Constantine spewing, "I've been waiting for a girl like you."
It's times (and dialogue) like this when I wish "B&B" was an hourlong soap instead of only 30 minutes. Constantine looks the same as he did on "Idol." Still a little rough around the edges, but definitely a music-industry type. I'll be tuning in again at 12:30 Wednesday on Channel 13. You should check it out, too - or better yet, TiVo!
In other "Idol" news:
* The Final 3 - Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks - are probably either rehearsing their three - count 'em three - songs for tonight's semifinal showdown or getting ready for hair and makeup.
Being the runner-up in the competition can be a good thing, depending on how you handle your life apres "Idol." Being third is not so bad either. Remember: Elliott Yamin finished No. 3 last year and has done quite well for himself. The same goes for Jasmine Trias (Season 3) and Kimberley Locke (Season 2), who both are still crooning.
Not so good? Season 1's Nikki McKibbin is working as a vocal coach and planning a wedding. Season 4's Vonzell Solomon entertains at parties and Florida malls.
* More from Elliott: He's scheduled to perform on Wednesday night's results show, along with Maroon 5. Elliott's self-titled CD is doing great, and, like I've said before, he looks like a whole new Elliott - very Bob Dylanish, but much younger, of course. He's also coming to the Bay Area - San Francisco's Slims - for a show on June 12.
* It took them a while to make a decision, but Votefortheworst.com has chosen Blake as its contestant, replacing Lakisha Jones. I just don't think the snarks over there care for the beatboxing - or could it be the darker hair?
* No surprises here: The current Nielsens once again were topped by "American Idol." Last Wednesday's results show finished No. 1, with 28.2 million viewers. At No. 2 was last Tuesday's competition show, with 25.47 million viewers.
Posted by Leigh Grogan at May 15, 2007 01:12 PM
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