Constantine nabs a sitcom deal

Plus: Future of ‘Fear Factor’; Outback Jack weds

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By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper and Andy Dehnart

msnbc.com

updated 12:35 p.m. ET Oct. 5, 2005

This week, we answer some of your most common questions. They include updates on Constantine Maroulis, "Fear Factor," "Outback Jack," and DVDs for "Project Runway."

Q: I loved Constantine Maroulis on "American Idol" and on the tour. He sounds great on the Killer Queen [Freddie Mercury] tribute album. What are his future plans? —Jamie, Beverly Hills

A: According to his own site as well as various media sources, Constantine has big things ahead. He's signed to star in an ABC sitcom produced by Kelsey Grammer's company, Grammnet Productions. The Hollywood Reporter notes that it's too early for any sitcom details, but reports that "Maroulis' pact with ABC also gives the network the option of casting him in another project, comedy or drama."

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Maroulis notes on his own Web site that "we're very excited to be joining the ranks of 'Desperate Housewives', 'Lost' & 'Alias'." (Not sure who the "we" is, maybe he has a mouse in his pocket.)

People Magazine also reports that Maroulis is planning a solo album. And apparently he's not the only musician in the family. Maroulis' Web site links to the Web site for Spahn-Ranch, fronted by his brother, Athan Maroulis.

To stay up-to-date on the sixth-place "American Idol" finisher, sign up for his mailing list at ConstantineMaroulis.com. —G.F.C.

Q: Has “Fear Factor” been cancelled? —M

A: Although “Fear Factor” slid in the ratings last year, the show has not been cancelled. Instead, it will return sometime this season. When, exactly, is anyone’s guess. The extreme-stunt reality show could be used to fill the gap left by a cancelled series (for example, if Martha’s “Apprentice” continues to hemorrhage viewers), or it could find a home after some reshuffling midseason.

If you’re desperate for some “Fear Factor” action, there are two ways to get as much exposure to gross eating and extreme stunts as possible. First, the two Universal Studios theme parks, in Orlando and LA, each opened Fear Factor Live attractions this summer, allowing park guests to participate in extreme stunts.

Between stunts, audience members are selected to drink disgusting blended concoctions and interact with frightening insects, and real park guests are cast to participate in three extreme stunts. And yes, one of them involves a suspended yellow car, just like the TV show.

But the best way to find “Fear Factor” is to just turn on your TV. The show’s older episodes are now in syndication, so reruns air throughout the day on various networks across the country, and also on cable channel FX. Check your local listings, of course. —A.D.

CONTINUED : Wedding for Outback Jack and Nat

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