this is embarassing

Michael Cerveris, or rather his Fringe character The Observer, has been spotted "haunting" various Fox programs. The Observer, who is described in today's Variety as looking "like a 'Blue Man Group' star, without the paint" was spotted in the audience at American Idol, on the sidelines of an NFL game, a Yankees game, and a NASCAR race. All of the events were broadcast on FOX, naturally.

Variety says the network won't comment on the appearances, but insiders at FOX are calling it the "Where's Baldo?" initiative. How embarassing must this be for Cerveris, a four-time Tony nominee? Good thing he's making crazy money to do each appearance...