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Fox Television’s American Idol hit the Q yesterday after a weekend of potential winners camping out at the stadium.

On US 95.7’s Tony and Kris Morning show, former American Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis stopped by to talk about how American Idol helped launch his career. Constantine is now on The Bold and The Beautiful on CBS playing himself! He is also releasing an album later this month. While in studio, Constantine tried to teach Tony and Kris his signature “rock star” gaze.

Fox officials said over 12,000 hopeful singers lined up at the stadium over the weekend for their try out as the next idol. The tryouts will narrow the group to 400.

Meanwhile sister station Star 94.1 was on the scene with Laura Cain and Little Tommy Sablan working the crowd. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders (center) stopped by and talked with the showgram.