WEEK OF 4/22/07 EDITION

WEEK 5 VENDETTA TRIVIA QUESTIONS

***NOTE: I WILL ALWAYS POST THE QUESTIONS IN THE INSIDER BUT I WILL ALSO PM YOU THE QUESTIONS JUST SO YOU ALL DON'T FORGET. REMEMBER, ANSWERS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY AT 4PM AND THE QUICKER YOU ANSWER AND THE MORE YOU GET RIGHT, THE MORE POINTS YOU GET. THESE QUESTIONS FOCUS ON EPISODES POSTED THIS PAST WEEK.***

1.) What was the name of Will's principal?

2.) Where was Cassie when the MCF called her to give her orders?

3.) When Sami asked where Will was, where did Lucas say he went?

WEEK 5 VENDETTA COMMENT SCORES (BASED ON COMMENTS POSTED FROM 4/15/07-4/21/07)

1.) Tishy (5 comments)- 10 pts

2.) daysfan (3 comments) - 9 pts

3.) psychofan (1 comment)- 8 pts

4.) Rick, DH23, and Mason (0 comments)- 0 pts

COMPLETE STANDINGS FOR VENDETTA THUS FAR:

1.) Tishy (67 pts)

2.) DH23 (48 pts)

3.) psychofan (33 pts)

4.) daysfan (25 pts)

5.) Ryan Chandler (14 pts)

6.) Rick and Hoganstays (0 pts)

INSIDER SPOTLIGHT: CAL AND KATHERINE'S WEDDING GOES COUNTRY!!!

As Salem Lives fans already know, Billy Ray Cyrus has been portraying the role of Jed Montana and, this week, Martina McBride begins her guest apperances as Jed's wife, Nora. It's all part of the Salem Lives May Weddings event. We sat down with Cyrus and McBride, as well as with Josh Taylor (Cal) and Terri Garber (Katherine) to talk about the big wedding event. For more info on the wedding and the rest of May's big sweeps events, check out next week's exclusive May Sweeps Edition of the SL Insider.

Interviewer (I): Thanks for joining us to talk about the big wedding. I will start with Josh and Terri. Josh, you went from Roman Brady to Cal Winters and then Terro was brought on as your love interest. You guys got a fair amount of airtime in the Fall and into January but it then seemed to drop off until now. Why?

Josh Taylor (JT): Well, it was expected. We have a big cast and we were told that after the first half of January we would see very little airtime until spring. It was ok by me. I had been working quite a bit until then and I am just thankful to be here. They could have just let me go last summer but they held on to me and gave me great story to play with Terri. I know what is coming up and it's very good so being MIA the past few months was worth it to get to all this.

Terri Garber (TG): I agree. They prepared us for it and we both knew where the story was going. It's not like they told us nothing and we were unsure if we were returning or if we were going off-contract or something. We always knew our story would get picked up in spring and here we are.

I: It seems like Cal and Katherine have moved rather fast in this relationship. They are getting married having only known each other since November. What is your take?

JT: Well, it happens in this day and age. Katherine has never found love and sometimes that makes you want to keep it and do what it takes to hold on to it so I think that drives why Katherine has taken to the feelings she has for Cal. In Cal's case, he has had his heart broken as Roman and I think he just wants to start fresh with someone he thinks is the person he wants to spend the love of his life with. I think they both beleive they are ready.

TG: They are adults and no one is drunk so I think it's fine (laughs). The one problem with the backburnering the past few months was that alot of their bonding took place offscreen. We saw them get close after the holidays and then we had the Valentines's show where they made love. The next time you see them they are happy and, two weeks later, they get engaged. Then, a week later, the wedding arrives. It's been fast but it does happen, especially to two people who are desperate to have someone to be with. They have both been looking for love and have it now. They share a strong bond based on their time together. Katherine helped Cal through a period of uncertainly and torment and that has brought them closer and formed a strong bond.

I: What about Cal's sudden change of heart in response to his past? He is having memories too, isn't he?

JT: We started getting into the memories last week and that will be a main focus in May and during the wedding. Cal was afraid of what to find out in his past. He was afraid of the unknown and that fear built up to a moment in January where Cal decided to let the past go and move on into the future. When Cal and Katherine returned to the forefront in March, we played that as a source of tension, which I liked. Katherine didn't want to be his distraction and she realizes that he could never be truly a full person without at least trying to piece his past together. Cal would regret not attempting to learn about his past and she knew that and recognized that she needed to push him to go into his past for his own good.

TG: Cal was afraid and I think Katherine was too. She was afraid he was using her or maybe even was pretending to love her so she wouldn't force treatment on him. A number of things went through her mind and that created tension. She did get through to him and he promised her when he proposed that he would pick up with his treatment so that problem was worked out. Now they have doubts to work out.

JT: Yeah and that plays into the next two weeks big time. Katherine is having second thoughts because she has never been in love before and is afraid her feelings for Cal are not the real thing. She is just all over the place and now even Cal is having doubts. He is fearing his past again and worried about it affecting Katherine or even hurting her. Those emotions have alot of play this week.

TG: Katherine is a wreck and you wonder if the wedding will even happen.

I: Will it?

JT: Can't tell you (laughs).

TG: The fans will have to wait and see.

I: Ok. Well, we do know that regardless if the wedding goes off without a hitch, you both will be there. Right Billy and Martina?

Billy Ray Cyrus (BRC): Right. I have been on quite a few times already so I will be there. I'm not performing though. I am just there as a witness and to support Cal, who has become friendly with Jed. This was hard with DWTS and my already busy schedule but I'm here (laughs).

Martina McBride (MM): Yeah. I had a busy schedule with my tour and all but I was happy to do it. I just show up because my character's husband, Jed (looks at Billy), asked me to. I am going to be a second witness and I am going to sing at the wedding. I was so excited to take this role when I heard Billy was doing this. It's short-term and fun. I kept asking for a duet but Billy didn't want to sing.

BRC: That was part of the deal. I really didn't want to sing. I mean, if they asked and I felt it worked for what they were doing it would be fine. When they called me about the part, they told me that I was coming on to help facilitate the engagement and wedding of Cal and Katherine and romance was being emphasized. A good deal of my music wouldn't have fit so I told them not to have me sing. I didn't want it to sound forced or like I did this to plug an album or something. I thought it would be fun and a change from Hanna Montana. I was happy when they called me. They wanted someone with a hillbilly look and I fit the bill (laughs).

MM: Yeah. I feel the same way as Billy. I am only singing because they asked me to. They wanted to add to the wedding and I think it did so I was happy to do it. Billy could have sang with me but oh well. The song I sing is fitting and the audience will like it, I think. The wedding is just full of romance and should be a delight for fans. I had a ball. I had never cameoed on a soap or even acted really in anything. I mean, usually you end up playing yourself but I didn't hear so it was fun.

BRC: I would've totally bothed your song, Martina (laughs). It's better just you singing. Gotta emphasize that romance (laughs). Seriously, I had a blast and the fans will love this.

I: Thanks to you all for joining is. It sounds great but, before we go, I have one more for Josh and Terri. Can you give us anymore about the wedding?

JT: Whether they marry or not, it's still romantic and classic soap.

TG: Exactly. It's everything you want in a soap wedding minus someone returning from the dead. It's going to be great for fans regardless of the outcome.

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Franc Ross (Rev. Frank Stewart): Ross, who fans know currently as Duck on Days, appears as the priest presiding over Cal (Josh Taylor) and Katherine's (Terri Garber) nuptials. He first appears on April 25.

Charles Cioffi (Ernesto Toscano): The actor, who last appeared in July 2006, returnedin Vendetta clip #10 and his first episode appearance was on April 19. "It was funny because until we revealed the mysterious associate as Ernesto we had to have a guy acting just like him and dressing like him with the mannerisms and all," laughs EP/HW Tim Lowery. "We even had a guy that sounded like Charles would with a low voice. It's great to have him back."

ERNESTO IS BACK!!! CAST CUTS COMING?! BIG NAME ON THE WAY!!!

The casting buzz around Salem Lives lately is huge and EP/HW Tim Lowery has the scoop on all the rumors flying around:

Interviewer (I): Ok. Ernesto is back. Why and for how long?

Tim Lowery (TL): It was always the plan. His exit in July was open-ended. He was actually going to return sooner but things changed and we pushed it back. It couldn't be forced and it had to make sense and it does. I was happy we revealed it first in Vendetta Clip #10 and then picked up on it in the next episode. I think it really gave it a nice impact. Ernesto will be around for awhile. He plays a big part in Vendetta and the big climax.

I: What about Tony and Anna? Are they contract?

TL: They are on short-term contract. They may stay or go. Depends on where we are later this summer. Alot is going on. I was pleased with fan response to their return. We wanted to surprise everyone and make it the official first big shock of Vendetta and it looks like the fans liked it. We are pleased.

I: It was announced a few weeks ago that a big name was joining Salem Lives beginning on May 1. Is that still happening and any hints?

TL: It's our big 1 year anniversary surprise. Fans will be thrown. It's a big name and it won't be revealed ahead. People will have to wait until May 1. It's a biggie and it won't be revaled in the Vendetta clip. It will be in the actual episode that day so people should mark that day on their calendar. We have some anniversary stuff planned. There will be more on that in May. We are actually dedicating May and the summer to the fans and thanking them for their support during our first year. More on the anniversary will be coming. Just because it's May 1 doesn't mean we have to celebrate only on that day or before it. Most of the special 1 year anniversary events happen after that day.

I: Last but not least...rumors are flying about cast cuts. You have a huge cast that continues to grow. Are the rumors true?

TL: All I will say is there are cast changes ahead. There will be additions and subtractions. There will be some new faces and some old faces. I won't say how many are going or coming because this summer is going to be one that is can't miss and I want fans on pins and needles. We aren't afraid to take risks. The fans know that and anyone can come and anyone can go. Stick with us and see.

PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WK OF 4/23/07

-Maggie and Julie's guilt eats away at them.

-Nicole does a favor for the MCF.

-Carrie takes action.

-Hope vows to find out Bo's big secret.

-Caroline begs Roman and Kayla to set an example and help bring peace to their family.

-Marlena receives a message and then plots her escape.

-Doug wakes up.

-Julie lies to Doug.

-Hope is stunned by how much Bo has changed.

-Carrie accomplishes her mission.

-Will tries to keep the truth buried for everyone's sake.

-Cal and Katherine begin to have doubts about their wedding.

-Lexie and her henchmen move on...to Italy with Abe, Celeste, and Steve on their heels.

-Philip and Victor get into it.

-The plan to bust the MCF is put into action.

-The Deveraux house is ransacked.

-Jack and Billie come to a horrifying realization.

-Cassie finds herself on the other side of Max's rage.

RED LETTER DAYS!!!

Monday April 23: Marlena recieved a message and then plots her escape.

Tuesday April 24: Doug wakes up.

Friday April 27: The Deveraux house is ranshacked and Jack and Billie come to a horrifying realization.

Next Week: Stefano awakens. The MCF tempts Philip. Will Cal and Katherine wed? Carrie gets the answers she has been waiting for. Eric tries to find out what Nicole is up to. Chelsea is worried about Abby, who is drawn into a mystery. Jack, Billie, Frankie, Greta, Max, Shane, and Victor set a trap for the MCF. Greta warns Hope to tell Bo the truth.