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Friday at 08:53 PM

“Live with Kelly and Mark” was the most watched and highest-rated daytime talk show (network or syndicated) during the week of May 6-10, 2024, the most recent week in which syndicated ratings are available.

Hosted by “All My Children” alums Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the show averaged 2.228 million viewers, a 0.27 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.46 rating among Women 25-54.

The Young and the Restless, The Young & the Restless, Young and the Restless, Young & the Restless, Young and Restless, Young & Restless, Y&R, #YR, #YoungandRestless — **“The Young and the Restless”**
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Factoring in competition among the daytime broadcast shows during the same week, “Live with Kelly and Mark” would have ranked third in Women 18-49, tied with “The Young and the Restless” and the second half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal,” each with a 0.27 rating.

In Women 25-54, only “The Young and the Restless” (0.47 rating) and the two half hours of “The Price is Right” (0.50 rating / 0.59 rating) rated higher. Similarly, “Live with Kelly and Mark” would have rated sixth among Total Viewers when factoring in competition with daytime broadcast.

Compared to the same week last year, “Live” was up +1% in both Total Viewers (2.228 million vs. 2.197 million) and Households (1.50 rating vs. 1.49 rating).

Season-to-date (09/04/2023-05/12/2024), “Live with Kelly and Mark” ranks as the No. 1 entertainment talk show for the fourth consecutive season and the top daytime talk show among Women 25-54 (0.51 rating) for the fifth consecutive season. The show is also No. 1 in Women 18-49 (0.31 rating) against its daytime talk competition (network or syndicated).

Among daytime syndicated talkers, “Live” is No. 1 in all key categories for the fourth consecutive season, including Total Viewers (2.360 million), Households (1.57 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.51 rating). By comparison, its closest competition averages just 1.310 million viewers, a 0.89 rating in Households and a 0.29 rating in Women 25-54.

“Live with Kelly and Mark” is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment. The show is produced by WABC-TV in New York City and executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa.

Visit the show’s official website for information on tickets and where and how to watch.

Note: The post ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ Leads Daytime Talk Among Viewers, Ranks As No. 1 Entertainment Talk Show appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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Thursday at 04:41 AM

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In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Anita Joy, the female co-worker who was being walked to her car by Johnny Wactor as the former “General Hospital” star came upon thieves attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his truck, has opened up about the events leading up to and following the tragic death of the beloved actor. Joy and Wactor worked the bartending shift Friday night at the Level 8 bar in downtown Los Angeles.

“I’ve needed to take some time to collect myself and my thoughts. I was with Johnny in his last moments and I’m here to be his voice after such unimaginable events,” said Joy, who shared several photos of Wactor working alongside his colleagues, and what may be the final media record of him before he died during the early morning hours on Saturday, May 25.

“I’ve needed a few days to collect myself before saying anything here, but I need to share his story, the support for his family and the incredible loss that a lot of us are feeling. I have started and stopped so many times with what I want to say, writing over the details of everything, then ending it all together because it’s just too much,” wrote Joy in a text image published within the thread. “There has been a lot within myself of ‘what to and what not to” share about this – but the reality is, I have a responsibility to Johnny. I am his voice now because otherwise he would have possibly been alone and he wasn’t. He was killed senselessly by a coward who reacted without care of the gorgeous life he was taking. So I’m angry, I’m sad and I’m all of the feeling at once…but above all, I am here for Johnny’s justice.

“My friend of 8 years went from laughing together, working side by side, leaving our bartending shift and walking to our cars, to him dying in my arms in the streets of DTLA in the dark hours of 3am,” Joy continued in a separate text image within the thread. “There are plenty of articles out now with the basic details of this horrific story which comes down to a few criminals trying to steal a car part and all they took was my friend’s life. Everything happened in an instant, I’ve come to describe it as a glass water that gets tipped over and you’re scrambling to grab it and save it from spilling out completely but it just runs through your fingertips and is gone.”

“We cautiously approached the men, questioning what they were doing, at first thinking the car was being towed. We were no threat and Johnny kept his cool as he always did, simply stating that it was his car and for them to leave. Hands open to his sides in peace,” Joy said, describing the details leading up to the shooting. “Johnny was between me and the man who shot him – as I heard the shot ring into the night, he forcefully tumbled back into my arms and as I grabbed for him, I shouted ‘Hunny you ok?!’ And he only responded ‘Nope! Shot!’ We toppled onto the street where I pushed my legs under him and tried to hold his body up while screaming for help and screaming at him to stay with me.”

Continuing to describe the situation as it happened in the text thread, Joy said, “One of our security guards from work was crossing the street shortly after and ran to us with 911 on the phone – we tied my denim jacket around him to stop the bleeding and Bryan proceeded to try CPR on him.” She added, “I’m so thankful for Bryan showing up, trying with all his might to save Johnny. It was too close range, too extreme of a wound for him to survive it but my god, he fought to stay. I am utterly heartbroken and so very angry. My only peace is that I was with him and this didn’t happen to him alone – my only other peace will be seeing these awful men brought to justice.”

In the caption of her Instagram post, Joy wrote of Wactor:

“Johnny had this incredible ability that was truly just his genuine nature – to make anyone and everyone feel so special in his eyes. No matter how well you knew him, he treated everyone like he truly cared about you. He lit up any room – you couldn’t not smile around him. His energy was magnetic and pulled you in so effortlessly – you were safe with him. He treated everyone with love, respect, compassion and he really “saw” you. He was beautiful, goofy as hell, full of work ethic and values, he never put people down, even when joking, he never made you feel unsure of yourself – he knew how to be hilarious in such a positive way and it just made him that much more lovable. It just filled your heart to be around him. He called me ‘Anita Bonita’ and I hope the stamp of his voice saying that every time I saw him never leaves my memory. Just one look into his big blue eyes, followed by a big goofy grin, Johnny made you love him instantly. Absolutely one of the best men I’ve ever known. I’m so grateful to have been a part of his world and him, mine.”

In addition to sharing details of Wactor’s final moments, Joy pointed out that the Level 8 bar had previously promised to provide some form of parking for their staff, particularly those working the late shift. She also asked for the bar to contribute in some way to Wactor’s family, and to honor and respect him for “all the hard work and effort he did for them.”

She closed out her post saying, “My heart is shattered with his loss but I believe l have gained the best guardian Angel out there. I love you Johnny Wacky.”

For anyone hoping to contribute to the GoFundMe created by Wactor’s godmother, Michaelle Kinard, to support Johnny’s family, click here.

As noted by Deadline, Anyone with information regarding the shooting death of Johnny Wactor is urged to contact LAPD Detectives Gonzales or Martinez at Central Bureau Homicide at (213) 996-4142. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go to http://www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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Thursday at 01:12 AM

The MGM+ original drama series “Godfather of Harlem” has cast “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “How to Get Away with Murder” actor Rome Flynn as a recurring guest star during the show’s upcoming fourth season.

Flynn will portray Frank Lucas, a country boy from North Carolina who ventures to Harlem and, after initial friction with gangster Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), eventually rises to become Bumpy’s fiercest defender and right-hand man.

Academy Award winner Denzel Washington first portrayed Frank Lucas in the 2007 film “American Gangster,” which is loosely based on the criminal background of the real-life gangster who operated a drug empire in New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the TV series, the character’s story will begin ten years earlier than in the film.

“When I saw Rome’s audition, I immediately knew we’d found our man – equal parts charming and ruthless, savvy and suave. Rome is a wonderful actor who can go toe-to-toe with Forest Whitaker and our other great performers,” said executive producer Chris Brancato of casting Flynn in the role.

“I’m filled with gratitude! Thrilled to be a part of the Godfather of Harlem universe and breathe new life into the legend of Frank Lucas,” said Flynn. “I have so much admiration for Forest Whitaker. Working opposite of him, being led by the brilliant creator Chris Brancato, is truly a gift. An actor’s dream.”

In Season 4, Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families while contending with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived Black gangster Frank Lucas (Flynn). After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic death, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers.

Recently completing a six-episode arc on “Chicago Fire,” Flynn’s credits also include roles in such shows as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “With Love” and “Raising Dion,” among others. In 2018, Flynn won a Daytime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Zende Forrester on “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

In addition to Flynn, “Godfather of Haarlem” will see the returns of actors Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and Erik LaRay Harvey, among others. The first three seasons are available to stream on MGM+.

ABC Signature produces the series, which is executive produced by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith and Ray Quinlan. Michael Panes and Stephen Schiff serve as writing executive producers, and Swizz Beatz serves as executive music producer.

Flynn is represented by Greene Talent, Weiner Management, imPRint, and Meyer & Downs.

Note: The post Rome Flynn Joins MGM+ Drama ‘Godfather of Harlem’ As Recurring Guest Star For Season 4 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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Wednesday at 11:39 PM

Not mentioned in the article, but significantly important, is that "The Bold and the Beautiful" is the only other daytime broadcast show (excluding NBC's news-oriented programming) seeing significant double-digit declines among Women 18-49 viewers 2Q24 vs. 2Q23. The show is down nearly 20%.

Every other show is down single digits.

Wednesday at 11:08 PM

The View, General Hospital, GMA3: What You Need to Know, ABC, ABC Daytime

During the week of May 20-24, 2024, ABC’s daytime lineup consisting of “The View” (2.289 million), “General Hospital” (1.903 million) and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.291 million) continued to post alarming numbers among the key sales demographics, each hitting, tying or close to their season low in both unrounded Women 18-49 and unrounded Women 25-54 rating.

Eight weeks into the second quarter, “The View” and “General Hospital,” in particular, are seeing significant erosion in both key demographics, the most among all daytime broadcast shows compared with the second quarter in 2023, with declines among demo viewers near or above 30%. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” is experiencing declines above 25%.

Among Women 18-49 viewers, ABC is down at least 30%, while CBS’ lineup is down by single digits during 2Q24 compared to 2Q23.

As for Toal Viewers, nearly every show gained compared to their week ago performance (week of May 13-17, 2024), except for the first half-hour of “The Price is Right” (3.628 million) and “The Young and the Restless” (3.009 million). Despite gaining just +1,000 viewers over the week ago period, “General Hospital” averaged under two million viewers for the sixth consecutive week and the 12th time overall this season.

The only shows to see an increase compared to the same week last year were “The View” (+88,000), “TODAY 3rd Hour” (1.844 million; +77,000), “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” (1.336 million; +10,000) and “NBC News Daily” (1.136 million; +166,000).

What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 20-24, 2024 in Women 18-49, Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly.

Week of May 20-24, 2024 Rankers

Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4
— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.4
— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.3
— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.3	0.3	0.3
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.3
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.2	0.2	0.3
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.2	0.2	0.2
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.3
— The View (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.3
— The Talk (CBS)	0.2	0.2	NR*
12. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.1	0.2	0.1
— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.1	0.1	0.2

Women 18-49 Rating (Unrounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.38	0.40	0.44
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.35	0.36	0.38
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.28	0.28	0.39
4. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.26	0.26	0.29
— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.26	0.26	0.28
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.26	0.25	0.33
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.22	0.21	0.25
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.22	0.21	0.23
9. General Hospital (ABC)	0.19	0.21	0.31
10. The View (ABC)	0.18	0.19	0.25
11. The Talk (CBS)	0.15	0.15	NR*
12. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.14	0.15	0.14
— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.14	0.14	0.19

Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.6	0.6	0.6
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.5	0.5	0.6
— The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.5	0.5	0.6
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.5
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.4	0.3	0.3
— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.4
— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.3	0.4	0.4
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.3	0.3	0.5
— The View (ABC)	0.3	0.3	0.4
— The Talk (CBS)	0.3	0.3	NR*
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.3
— NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.2	0.2	0.2

Women 25-54 Rating (Unrounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.58	0.55	0.64
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.51	0.49	0.56
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.46	0.49	0.59
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.43	0.41	0.50
5. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.38	0.33	0.31
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.36	0.36	0.40
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.32	0.31	0.36
8. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.31	0.40	0.40
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.31	0.34	0.45
10. The View (ABC)	0.28	0.30	0.36
11. The Talk (CBS)	0.26	0.25	NR*
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.23	0.22	0.27
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.22	0.23	0.20

Households

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	2.6	2.6	2.6
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	2.3	2.3	2.3
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	2.0	2.1	2.2
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	1.7	1.7	1.9
5. The View (ABC)	1.6	1.5	1.5
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	1.5	1.5	1.6
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	1.3	1.3	1.4
— General Hospital (ABC)	1.3	1.3	1.4
9. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	1.2	1.2	1.2
10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.9	0.9	0.9
11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.8	0.8	0.9
— The Talk (CBS)	0.8	0.8	0.8*
— NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.8	0.7	0.7

Total Viewers (In Millions)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	4,166	4,149	4,169
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	3,628	3,716	3,653
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3,009	3,081	3,347
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	2,580	2,530	2,817
5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	2,385	2,371	2,496
6. The View (ABC)	2,289	2,217	2,201
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	2,023	2,012	2,182
8. General Hospital (ABC)	1,903	1,902	2,067
9., TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	1,844	1,798	1,767
10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	1,336	1,329	1,326
11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	1,291	1,235	1,329
12. The Talk (CBS)	1,247	1,225	1,265*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	1,136	1,068	970

The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television, each representing 1,250,000 homes as of the 2023-2024 television season.

Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts.

LEGEND

R = Repeat	S = Special	P = Premiere
NR = Not Rated / Not Ranked	N/A = Not Available	* denotes further information

Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)*

Due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” aired an amended telecast, retitled “GMA3-ABC,” on Friday, May 24. The episode is excluded from the show’s weekly and season average. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Due to last year’s WGA strike, “The Talk” aired repeats from May 12, 2023, through October 6, 2023. Year-over-year comparisons are based on repeat airings which do not factor into the show’s season average.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, “The View” aired an amended repeat, retitled “View-ABC,” on Friday, May 24. The repeat episode is excluded from the show’s weekly and season average. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

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Wednesday at 09:24 PM

FYI

The original source for this information is Soaps.com.

https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/732462/why-tonya-williams-will-never-return-olivia/

Wednesday at 09:00 PM

Chrishell Stause, All My Children, Days of our Lives, Selling Sunset, Neighbours,

Chrishell Stause (“All My Children,” “Days of our Lives”) is joining the cast of Amazon Freevee’s “Neighbours” as a series guest star, it was announced on Wednesday.

The “Selling Sunset” star will begin taping in July at the Australian soap’s studio. She will play a newly created character named Yasmine “Yas” Shields, a glamorous and successful businesswoman who is in pursuit of an exciting new opportunity.

“I am honored and excited to join such a beloved and iconic show!” said Stause. “Coming from the world of soaps in the U.S., it’s back to my first love in the entertainment industry. They pitched me an idea for a character, and I was immediately excited to figure out a way to make it happen. Ramsay Street, here I come!”

“We are thrilled to welcome Chrishell to the cast of ‘Neighbours,’” said executive producer Jason Herbison. “We created a character especially for her and we can’t wait for her to bring the storyline alive. Expect intrigue and surprises – and many implications for the residents of Ramsay Street.”

In addition to a career in soaps, Stause has appeared in several made-for-TV movies, including the Netflix thriller “Staged Killer,” and the Lifetime movies “A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story” and “You’re Not Supposed to be Here,” which was nominated for a GLAAD Award this year.

Stause released her debut memoir, “Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work,” in February 2022. That same year, she received the Best Reality Star award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for her work on “Selling Sunset.” The show also took home Best Docu-Reality Show. Stause has also received a People’s Choice Award nomination for Favorite Reality Star, and in 2023, Variety recognized Stause as one of the 40 Most Powerful Women in Reality TV, and Us Weekly named her one of the Top 10 Reality Stars of the Year.

Neighbours, #Neighbours — “Neighbours” (Key Art)
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Currently nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, “Neighbours” returned to television in September 2023 after it was canceled in 2022 following a decision by Channel 5 in Britain to no longer carry the series.

In early 2023, Amazon announced plans to revive the series as part of its Amazon Freevee streaming video service. This service features premium movies and TV shows, including Originals and free ad-supported (FAST) Channels, available anytime for free.

“Neighbours” follows the lives, loves, and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourn. The series picks up two years after the finale in 2022, which was watched by millions of adoring fans.

Fresh episodes of “Neighbours” are released daily, Monday through Thursday, at 7:00 a.m. BST, on Amazon Freevee in the UK and the U.S. In other markets, the show streams on Prime Video, including in Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Australia’s Network 10 retains first-run rights in Australia for the new chapter of the series.

Previous seasons of “Neighbours,” as well as over 100 iconic episodes, are currently available to stream on Amazon Freevee.During its initial run, “Neighbours” ran for more than three decades, garnering fans across the globe and helping launch the careers of several globally recognized stars, including Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, and Russell Crowe.

For more information on “Neighbours,” including how to watch the series, visit the show’s official website for all-new episodes. To learn more about Amazon Freevee, visit amazon.com/freevee.

Note: The post Chrishell Stause To Guest Star on Amazon Freevee’s ‘Neighbours’ Playing New Character appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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May 28

A GoFundMe has been created to help support the family of Johnny Wactor, the former “General Hospital” actor who was fatally shot early Saturday morning after he encountered three unidentified individuals attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his truck.

“I want to raise money for his mother, Scarlett, and his brothers, Lance and Grant to be able to travel the distance of 2000 miles (the many times it may take) to take care of this heartbreaking business which they have been sentenced,” said Michaelle Kinard, Wactor’s godmother and the fundraiser’s organizer on the page, which is seeking to raise $100,000 towards reaching that goal.

Scarlett Wactor, Johnny’s mother, posted on Instagram that she and the Wactor family approved the page.

At press time, just over $60,000 had been raised since the page was created on Monday. “Any excess donations will be donated to the charities the family chooses in memory of Johnny,” noted Kinard on the page.

If you would like to donate, click here.

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May 28

3 hours ago, Bright Eyes said:

The article I read on DS said it'll be worldwide.

Yes, it is available globally. I concentrated on the U.S. as the website primarily covers U.S. content.

2 hours ago, AMCOLTLLover said:

Last ditch effort for my once beloved soap.
Let’s go!

It definitely sounds like a last-ditch effort. The show has never been one to top the ratings charts, but it's been on for quite a while, so hopefully, it can find a way to survive. It reminds me of Loving/The City, though.

May 28

For the first time since November 2023, full episodes of the British soap opera “Hollyoaks” are available to stream in the United States.

Several recent episodes, beginning with an episode aired on Monday, May 6, were uploaded to the show’s official YouTube channel on Monday, May 27.

Going forward, episodes will be released with a one-week delay, similar to the show’s release schedule in the United Kingdom. This follows Channel 4’s decision last fall to transition the soap into a digital-first daily serial with episodes available to stream one day before premiering on E4. A weekly omnibus continues to air on Sundays on Channel 4.

Channel 4’s decision to transition the series came about because, according to Digital Spy, at least 64% of the youth-oriented program’s audience is watching via first-look streaming or on E4.

In March 2014, fresh episodes of “Hollyoaks” began streaming on Hulu, the streaming service owned by The Walt Disney Company. A representative for the company announced that they no longer had rebroadcast rights to the show. The final episode released on the service initially aired on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

To find out what’s happening these days on “Hollyoaks,” check out the show’s spring trailer below.

Note: The post Full Episodes Of ‘Hollyoaks’ Available To Stream In The U.S. appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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May 27

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The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday when the victim approached three men in downtown LA, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

His mother, Scarlett Wactor, told ABC 7 that her 37-year-old son had left work at a rooftop bar with a coworker when he saw someone at his car and thought it was being towed. A mask-wearing suspect opened fire, his mother said.

Three suspects drove away from the scene, police said. Wactor was rushed to a hospital, where he died.

There were no arrests as of late Sunday.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/former-general-hospital-actor-johnny-wactor-killed-downtown-110579607

May 27

Johnny Wactor, Brando Corbin, General Hospital, GH, #GH,

As previously reported, former “General Hospital” star Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on the daytime drama series from January 2020 to September 2022, has died.

Wactor, 37, was reportedly shot and killed early Saturday morning when he was alerted of three individuals attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car. According to his mother, Scarlett, who spoke with TMZ, Wactor did not try to stop or interfere in the theft but the unidentified individuals shot him anyway in their escape. Police have yet to release any information about the suspects.

According to NBC Los Angeles (KNBC/NBC4), the incident took place near the intersection of Hope Street and Pico Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles. Police were dispatched to the location at about 3:15 a.m. local time. Paramedics rushed Wactor to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“I just don’t understand what a senseless coward act by that person,” Scarlett Wactor said in a statement released to NBC4.

Following the news of his death, several of the actor’s former “General Hospital” co-stars took to social media to share memories of the beloved star, including former on-screen love interest Sofia Mattsson, who plays Sasha on the soap.

163708_8444-819x1024.jpg.optimal.jpg — **Johnny Wactor** and **Sofia Mattsson** in scenes from “General Hospital”
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“My heart is so utterly broken… Johnny was the absolute best. So genuine. So caring. Incredibly hard working and humble. With a huge heart that spread so much kindness and joy,” said Mattsson in a post on Instagram. “He always made sure everyone around him felt seen, heard and loved. I admire the man he was so much and I’m a better person for having known him.”

“We shared so many special moments, both on and off screen, and I will forever cherish them deeply in my heart,” Mattsson continued. “You will be so incredibly missed Johnny… I’m sure you’re already busy taking care of everyone up there.”

The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing. He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/2wlIM1TpAB
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) May 27, 2024

On X (formerly Twitter), Kelly Thiebaud (ex-Britt) said in a post, “You were one of the good ones. I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Chad Duell (Michael) also commented on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Some POS scum taking the life of someone who’s making something of themselves, and an amazing person. So disgusting and infuriating. Don’t know what else to say.. just so wrong.”

“Another talented, kind and generous @generalhospital colleague gone too soon. Deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and fans of @WactorTractor,” stated Kathleen Gati (Obrecht) on X (formerly Twitter).

“When the tears slow down, I am literally sick to my stomach at this news. Johnny was one of those rare young men in this business who was kind, unassuming, humble, and always thought about other people,” said Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) on X (formerly Twitter).

“A talented young guy who just wanted to share that talent with the world,” continued Lindstrom. “I wish I had enough love to fill the hole that his loved ones must feel right now, but I know that’s impossible. Johnny will be missed on this plane. For a long time to come. R.I.P. @WactorTractor.”

“Just tragic, enraging & heartbreaking. What a lovely man Johnny was,” posted Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis).

“Gutted…. sending my deepest condolences to his family,” said Finola Hughes (Anna) on Instagram, who later added to her initial post, saying, “I feel I must add to this post. The shock is so terrible, for such a genuine young man to be taken so violently. I am incredibly sad for his family. He was a very hardworking person, kind and extremely respectful to his fellow cast members. I am so sorry for his loss Johnny Wactor xxx.”

163708_8556-1024x819.jpg.optimal.jpg — **Lynn Herring, Kirsten Storms** and **Johnny Wactor** in scenes from “General Hospital”
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In a lengthy post on Instagram, Kirsten Storms (Maxie) said, “I’m in a state of disbelief and complete sadness. I don’t typically do posts like this, but Johnny was such a special person and it feels important (for me) to put these words out there. To @johnnywactor ‘s mother and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you must be feeling right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.” She added, “Johnny was one of those rare ‘real individuals’ that you almost never come across.”

“I was fortunate enough to have some really good conversations with him where we discussed things I don’t typically open up about,” Storms continued. “For some reason, we talked about the deep stuff. He was a safe space for those conversations and, in turn, he would talk about his life. He genuinely cared about people and their journeys in life. During his time on GH I witnessed him work hard and truly have respect for every single person in our building. I just cannot believe that his life was stolen from him the way it was. My heart hurts. RIP Johnny.”

160333_2390-1024x818.jpg.optimal.jpg — **Johnny Wactor** and **Bonnie Burroughs** in scenes from “General Hospital”
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“I am heartbroken and sickened by this terrible loss. Johnny I love you,” said Bonnie Burroughs, who portrayed Wactor’s on-screen mother, Gladys Corbin, in a post on Instagram. “My heart breaks for your real mom and your whole family. The world is darker now.”

“Heartbreaking. What an incredible man. “Deep love and prayers to Johnny’s family,” said Laura Wright on X (formerly Twitter). Wright made a separate post on her Instagram story, saying, “In shock. My heart breaks for Johnny’s family. You were an incredible man.”

“Honestly, words can’t begin 2 express the sadness with which 2 convey my feelings towards losing another #GH Alum,” shared William deVry (ex-Julian) on X (formerly Twitter). “The senselessness of this lose is beyond description. Johnny was such a good guy. Really horrible. RIP #JohnnyWactor & much love & comfort to those who loved him.

“Absolutely heartbroken while typing this. Johnny Wactor was not only my tv dad for more than 25 episodes on ‘General Hospital’ but he was a great human, a kind soul, an inspiration and a one of a kind actor,” said Ashton Arbab (ex-Dev) on X (formerly Twitter). “May your soul rest in peace. Heaven gained an Angel.”

“Johnny Wactor was a beautiful, beautiful soul. So talented. As you can see from the promo clip, always up for anything,” stated Perry Shen (ex-Brad) on X (formerly Twitter). “Funny as all heck. Fit as all hell but also loved ice cream and ate all the junk I did as well.”

“What a kind soul. We lost an amazing man,” said Cynthia Watros (Nina) on Instagram.

We all were cheated of many years with him.

Johnny Wactor is survived by his mother and younger brothers, Lance and Grant.

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May 26

Former “General Hospital” star Johnny Wactor has died.

The 37-year-old actor was shot and killed on Saturday, May 25 in downtown Los Angeles after three unidentified suspects were allegedly seen trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car, Wactor’s mother, Scarlett, told TMZ.

According to the outlet, Wactor was with a coworker early Saturday morning “when they saw three men messing with Johnny’s car.” While Johnny did not interfere in the theft, either by trying to fight or stop them, “the men shot him anyway before taking off.”

Police reports indicate paramedics rushed to the scene just after 3:00 a.m. PT. Sadly, Wactor was pronounced dead at the hospital.

At present, police have not shared a description of the armed suspects, but Wactor’s mother hopes they’ll be found quickly.

Joining the “General Hospital” cast in January 2020 as Brando Corbin, Wactor exited the series in September 2022 after the character was written out.

Before joining the popular daytime drama series, Wactor appeared in episodes of such shows as “NCIS,” “Criminal Minds,” “Army Wives,” “Training Day” and “Animal Kingdom,” among others. In 2016, the actor had a supporting role in the Nicolas Cage film “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage.”

Wactor is survived by his mother and younger brothers, Lance and Grant.

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May 26

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The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, Daytime Emmys, #DaytimeEmmys — **“The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards”**
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In conjunction with its recent announcement of who will be hosting “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences also announced its 2024 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees.

This year’s Gold Circle Inductees include Jerome Dobson (Writer: “General Hospital,” “As the World Turns,” “Guiding Light” and “Santa Barbara”), A Martinez (Actor: “Santa Barbara,” “General Hospital” and “The Bay”) and Suzanne Rogers (Actress: “Days of our Lives”).

Silver Circle Inductees include Patricia Denney (Former Head of Hair and Makeup Department: “The Young and The Restless”), Kathleen Finch (Chairman and CEO, U.S. Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery), Linda Grand (Set Master Props: “The Bold & The Beautiful”), Janet Spellman-Drucker (Co-Executive Producer: “Days of our Lives”), Mark Teschner (Casting Director: “General Hospital”) and Rolonda Watts (Talk Show Host, Actress & Voiceover Talent: “Sherri,” “Curious George” and “Divorce Court”).

The Gold and Silver Circle Honor recognizes admired individuals who have made enduring contributions to daytime television. Inductees are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry.

Inductees will be honored at a ceremony separate from the Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast, which will take place Friday, June 7, from the historic Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, when CBS broadcasts “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The awards show will also be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.

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May 25

Although there can be some confusion, web soaps are typically scripted shows written by fans for online readers. This is where forums like mySONTV and the blog feature came into existence.

Digital Dramas, or Web Serials, are typically scripted shows filmed by independent producers on a reduced budget compared to broadcast soaps. That's how I remember things.

May 25

On 5/24/2024 at 8:49 AM, Mona Kane Croft said:

After observing this "irritating ad" situation for another week or two, I am thinking the ad is just a symptom of the problem. And the problem is much larger than simply an irritating ad. I think the larger issue is, something is taking almost complete control of the page. In addition to the ad(s), it is changing the type font on the page, rearranging contents of the page, making the reply option completely disappear, and generally making the entire page unreadable and unusable. Could it be some kind of virus or malware (or some other form of corruption) that has invaded the site, or maybe even the host software? I no longer believe it is just a legitimate ad that is malfunctioning.

There are no viruses on the site or server, nor any form of malware. The site is scanned meticulously every day and every hour. Please do not even question that.

The issue is related to CSS, which is design code. That's it. We are working hard to determine which ad provider's CSS code is causing this or if this has anything to do with the forum CSS code.

May 24

Christel Khalil, Kate Linder, Bryton James, Melissa Claire Egan, Kelsey Wang, Conner Floyd, Cait Fairbanks, Courtney Hope, Brytni Sarpy, Trevor St. John, Greg Rikaart, Elizabeth Hendrikson, Rory Gibson, Zuleyka Silver, Allison Lanier, Melissa Ordway, Jess Walton, Michelle Stafford, Jason Thompson, Beth Maitland, Eileen Davidson, Peter Bergman, Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott, Joshua Morrow, Amelia Heinle, Sharon Case, Sean Dominic, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Lauralee Bell, Tracey Bregman, Christian Jules LeBlanc, Susan Walters, Michael Mealor, Michael Morgan, Michael Graziadei, The Young and the Restless, Young and the Restless, Young and Restless, Young & Restless, Y&R, #YR, #YoungandRestless

Days of our Lives, DAYS, DOOL, #DAYS, #DOOL, #DaysofourLives, The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew Barrymore — **“Days of our Lives,” “The Drew Barrymore Show”**
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Australia’s Network 10 and 10 Play are adding daytime soaps “Days of our Lives” and “The Young and the Restless” and talk show “The Drew Barrymore Show” to their lineup, it was announced on Friday. The shows will join the already fast-tracked airings of “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

Beginning Monday, June 3, “Days of our Lives” will be available on 10 Play, while “The Young and the Restless” will become available starting Monday, July 1, also on 10 Play. Episodes will be released day and date with their U.S. broadcasts as part of 10 Play’s popular fast-tracked option.

In terms of scheduling, at present, only “The Drew Barrymore Show” has received a set timeslot on 10. The talk show will air weekdays at 11:00 a.m. local time starting Monday, June 3. Hosted by Drew Barrymore, the show features a combination of news, pop culture, food, DIY design, human interest and comedy. Episodes will also be available on 10 Play.

Since July 2018, 10 Play has been the home for Australian viewers to watch all-new episodes of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” day and date with the show’s U.S. broadcast. Episodes also air weekdays at 4:30 p.m. local time on 10.

Network 10 and 10 Play, owned by Paramount Global, owner of CBS in the United States, will share more information on the acquisition of the soaps and “Drew Barrymore” in the near future.

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May 23

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“The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards”
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CBS and The National Academy of Television Aerts & Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that “Entertainment Tonight” co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner are set to return as hosts for “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” which will air Friday, June 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The two-hour broadcast will be broadcast live on the ET.

In addition to hosting duties, Frazier and Turner are nominated this year in the Outstanding Daytime Personality – Daily category, while “Entertainment Tonight” is nominated in the Outstanding Entertainment News Series category.

Frazier was named co-host of “Entertainment Tonight” in September 2014, coinciding with the beginning of the show’s 34th season. Prior to that, he had served as co-host and managing editor of sister show “The Insider,” having joined in March 2011, and previously spent seven years as a correspondent and weekend host for “Entertainment Tonight.”

Turner became a correspondent at “Entertainment Tonight” in 2014 before being named co-host in 2021. She’s won seven Emmy Awards for her work on the series and is known for her coverage of the Grammys, Golden Globes and Oscars. Before joining the entertainment show, Turner served as a contributor for CNN, where she was featured in entertainment segments on “CNN Newsroom,” “New Day” and “CNN Tonight.”

Produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” marks the 18th time CBS will have broadcast the awards show, more than any other network. Along with the 2009 ceremony on The CW, ATI has previously produced the awards show in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

“The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will also be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.

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May 22

Stability was the word during the week of May 13-17, 2024 as each daytime broadcast series was mostly on par with their week ago performance in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating.

As for Total Viewers, the first half-hour of “The Price is Right” (3.716 million) saw the biggest week-to-week increase, adding +78,000 viewers. Conversely, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.530 million) saw the biggest week-to-week decrease, losing -103,000 viewers, which also marked the show’s third smallest audience of the season.

“General Hospital” (1.902 million) saw its first week-to-week uptick in six weeks among Total Viewers, marking its best performance since the week of April 22-26, 2024. That said, the show remained below two million viewers for the fifth consecutive week and the 11th time overall this season. The show was flat with its week ago performance in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, remaining ABC’s top daytime show in both categories.

What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 13-17, 2024 in Women 18-49, Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly.