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According to the latest figures released by Nielsen, “The View” experienced a season low in Total Viewers, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of February 7-11, 2022, the only full week without the show’s moderator Whoopi Goldberg after she was suspended for comments she made on the Monday, January 31 broadcast. “If you’re going to do this, then let’s be truthful about it,” Goldberg said at the time. “Because the Holocaust isn’t about race. No, it’s not about race.” Goldberg and her co-hosts were discussing a Tennessee school district banning Art Spiegelman’s novel “Maus” from being taught in schools. Goldberg later apologized for her comments, stating she “misspoke” and that the Holocaust “is indeed about race, because Hitler and the Nazis considered the Jews to be an inferior race. Now, words matter — and mine are no exception. I regret my comments, and I stand corrected. I also stand with the Jewish people.” She received condemnation from the likes of the Anti-Defamation League, the US Holocaust Museum, the Auschwitz Memorial, among other countless organizations and people around the world. Despite apologizing, Goldberg received a two-week suspension from ABC News, producers of the daytime talk show. “Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments. While Whoopi has apologized, I’ve asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impact of her comments. The entire ABC News organization stands in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues, friends, family and communities,” said Kim Godwin, President, ABC News, in announcing Goldberg’s suspension. Set to co-star in the upcoming second season of the Paramount+ original series, “Picard,” reprising her role as Guinan from “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Goldberg had been off “The View” starting with the Wednesday, February 2 broadcast through Friday, February 11. She returned on Monday, February 14, telling viewers, “We’re going to keep having tough conversations. And in part, because this is what we’ve been hired to do. And it’s not always pretty, as I said, and it is not always as other people would like to hear. But it is an honor to sit at this table and be able to have these conversations, because they are important. They are important to us as a nation and to us more so as a human entity.” For the week of February 7-11, 2022, “The View” averaged just 2.195 million viewers, placing it ahead of “General Hospital,” “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “The Talk.” The show would have also beaten daytime soap “Days of our Lives” but the soap opera is currently on hiatus due to NBC’s ongoing coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing. Although the show remained in 10th place in Women 18-49, the talker was down week to week, hitting a new season low with a 0.26 rating, which was just barely ahead of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” with its 0.25 rating and “The Talk” with its 0.23 rating. Meanwhile, in Women 25-54, “The View” again ranked 10th (same as one week earlier) with a 0.39 rating. “GMA3” averaged a 0.36 rating in the demo to rank 11th and “The Talk” averaged a 0.34 rating to place 12th. Compared to the full week of January 31-February 4, 2022, “The View” was down -283,000 viewers week to week. In fact, compared to the same week last year, “The View” was down a whopping -723,000 viewers. It should be noted, however, “The View” was experiencing a ratings boom last season stemming from its coverage of the 2020 election, the January 6 Insurrection, the Second Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump and the subsequent trial which resulted in the former president’s acquittal. Using 2020 figures to better compare its performance, “The View” is down the most of any daytime broadcast series with a loss of -364,000 viewers from two years earlier, down -0.14 in Women 18-49 rating (tie with “The Young and the Restless”) and down -0.29 in Women 25-54 rating. In the dailies, “The View” performed similarly to “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “The Talk” in the demos. Check out the breakdown below. Women 18-49 Rating | Week of February 7-11, 2022 Day of the Week“The View”“GMA3”“The Talk”Monday, 2/7 0.270.310.24Tuesday, 2/80.21 0.230.18Wednesday, 2/90.29 0.270.28Thursday, 2/100.23 0.210.27Friday, 2/110.29 0.240.20AVERAGE0.260.250.23Source: Nielsen Women 25-54 Rating | Week of February 7-11, 2022 Day of the Week“The View”“GMA3”“The Talk”Monday, 2/70.400.430.36Tuesday, 2/80.330.330.31Wednesday, 2/90.430.390.35Thursday, 2/100.350.290.38Friday, 2/110.430.360.31AVERAGE0.390.360.34Source: Nielsen Watch a clip of Whoopi’s return to “The View” via ET Canada below. Note: The post ‘The View’ Hits Season Low in Total Viewers and Key Sales Demos During Full Week of Whoopi Goldberg’s Suspension appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Monday, February 14, 2022, “General Hospital” debuted an updated opening sequence featuring mostly brand new images of the show’s cast and an altered version of the show’s theme music which brings a sense of immediacy to tuning in to what’s about to happen on the daytime drama series with the new beat sped up. Featured in the updated opening thus far were cast members Roger Howarth, Haley Pullos, Charles Shaughnessy, Brooke Kerr, Nancy Lee Grahn, Chad Duell, Kristina Wagner, Johnny Wactor, Cassandra James, Sydney Mikayla, Marcus Coloma, Kirsten Storms, Josh Swickard, Amanda Setton, Tajh Bellow, Avery Kristine Pohl, Cynthia Watros, Laura Wright, Cameron Mathison, Kelly Thiebaud, Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Donnell Turner and Maura West. Check out the new opening below which includes a comparison to the old opening, and tell us what you think about the change in the comments below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Updates Opening Sequence with New Theme Music and New Cast Images appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This morning, soap icon Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, “All My Children”) revealed during an interview with “Good Morning America’s” Amy Robach that she recently underwent an emergency heart procedure for the second time that resulted in another stent being put in to open up a blockage in one of her arteries. “I was having kind of a shortness of breath,” Lucci told Robach of feeling discomfort around her ribcage and back, symptoms similar to her experience from three years ago. “I thought, ‘This is crazy. These are the same kind of symptoms that I had three years ago but it can’t be,'” Lucci noted. “But when I lay down, I started to feel a sharp coming-and-going pain in my jaw.” After calling her doctor, who told her to go to the emergency room, Lucci was told after several tests that she experienced an 80% blockage in one of her arteries due to plaque buildup. As a result, Lucci was rushed to a cardiac catheterization lab where she had the new stent put in. “She wasn’t having a heart attack this time and she wasn’t unstable,” said Lucci’s doctor, Dr. Richard Shlofmitz, chairman of cardiology at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, New York. “But she had symptoms that were certainly concerning to me that something might be wrong.” Had Lucci waited any longer her symptoms could have gotten worse which would have resulted in a major emergency, he said. As part of her ongoing collaboration with the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women initiative, Lucci is urging other women to take better care of their bodies, saying, “Listen to your heart and act on [the symptoms]. Give yourself permission to take good care of yourself. Be your own best friend. Be your own advocate. You’ll save your life.” Note: The post Susan Lucci Reveals New Health Scare on ‘Good Morning America’ That Forced Her Into the Emergency Room appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Monday, February 14, actress Cassandra James will be live-tweeting during the conclusion of the two-part Valentine’s Day episode of “General Hospital.” “I’m excited to live tweet with the east coast for Part 2 of @GeneralHospital’s Valentine’s Day special,” wrote James on Twitter. “I’ll be answering all your GH questions starting at 11am PST/2pm EST using the hashtag #AskGH. How will Terry’s blind date end?!” Courtesy of ABC On the Friday, February 11 episode which ended with an unusual “To Be Continued…” signage as the show faded to black, Terry Randolph (James) walked up to a mystery man she believed to be her blind date at Charlie’s Pub. As it turns out she meets Chet (Chris Van Etten – the actor not the show’s co-head writer) at the bar without initially realizing he’s not Tanner, the guy she had been chatting with on a dating app. In a sneak peek video, Terry and Chet seem to be getting along until he reveals he’s not Tanner which immediately horrifies an embarrassed Terry. To add fuel to the fire, Tanner shows up while Terry’s sitting with Chet at the bar. He tells her, “I think our table is ready.” Click here to watch the clip. “Valentine’s Day Part 2 finds lovers and star-crossed lovers bedazzled and befuddled on an all-new #GH!” teased Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, of what viewers can expect during today’s episode. Note: The post TODAY: Cassandra James to Live Tweet During Conclusion of Two-Part ‘General Hospital’ Valentine’s Day Episode appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After being forced to take time off due to a bout with COVID, actor Réal Andrews announced this morning that he’ll soon be back on “General Hospital” as Marcus Taggert. “Taggert is Back…” wrote Andrews, indicating that fans will be able to see the actor back in the role in the near future. He posted a short clip with the character’s name appearing on a heavily covered piece of paper but did not reveal a return airdate. During his absence, the role of Taggert had been played by Asante Jones, including an appearance on the Friday, February 11 episode. Prior to joining “General Hospital” in 1996, Andrews made his daytime debut playing Danny Guerra on “Santa Barbara.” He later joined the cast of the short-lived syndicated action series “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.” The actor also played roles in “As The World Turns,” “All My Children,” “Days of our Lives” and “The Bay.” From 1998-1999, Andrews appeared as Taggert in the “General Hospital” spinoff series, “Port Charles.” Note: The post Réal Andrews Back to ‘General Hospital’ as Marcus Taggert appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Long before joining the cast of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” actor Sean Kanan portrayed Mike Barnes in the 1989 film “The Karate Kid Part III,” which is where he learned about the art of Cobra Kai. With several cast members from the movie and its previous iterations already returning for the Netflix series aptly titled “Cobra Kai,” which now has four seasons under its belt and is expected to release its already filmed fifth season later this year, fans have been wondering if they’ll ever Kanan back in that world. While it’s yet to be confirmed whether the actor will be appearing in the aforementioned fifth season or any future seasons of the show should it get renewed by the streaming giant, one thing is certain: “The Bold and the Beautiful” has all the action you’ll need. In today’s episode of the daytime drama series, Kanan’s Deacon Sharpe goes fist to fist against rival Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) who is out for revenge after learning that his wife, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), shared a kiss with her former lover on New Year’s Eve and that the two slept together – albeit in the literal sense and not the sexual kind (he does not know that though). Teasing what’s to come in today’s episode, Kanan recently said on Instagram, “ATTENTION COBRAS! You know me as Karate’s Bad Boy Mike Barnes but check me out as ‘Deacon Sharpe’ this Monday 12pm pacific 1:30 Eastern time on ‘The Bold and the Beautifu’l on CBS when the punches and kicks will be flying!” Earlier this morning he added, “The talking is over. Don’t miss the big fight between Deacon and Ridge today.” Check out some pics below from today’s episode and watch the show’s weekly promo to get yourself pumped for what’s about to go down. Sean Kanan, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Sean Kanan, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Sean Kanan, Katherine Kelly Lang (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Note: The post Sean Kanan Teases What’s To Come When Ridge Learns the Truth About Brooke and Deacon on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As shown in the latest promo featuring the returns of Will Horton (Chandler Massey) and Sonny Kiriakis (Zach Tinker), actor Greg Rikaart is also set to reprise his role as Leo Stark on “Days of our Lives” when the soap returns from its Winter Olympics hiatus in the weeks ahead. While we can’t say at this time who or what Leo is involved in, nor why Will and Sonny are invested in taking him down, we can say that viewers will be in for a fun journey as his storyline does tie into what’s occurring currently on the show, albeit what’s aired prior to the on-air hiatus. In the meantime, as shown in the promo, Will and Sonny ask their good friend Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) for his help. “We have to understand this guy’s weaknesses if we’re going to exploit them,” Sonny says to Chad of Leo. Later, a shocked Chad yells, “I thought we were friends!” In a tweet, Rikaart commented, “Oh how you tease, Chadwick. I’m so excited for Leo’s return to Salem. Great stuff ahead!” Watch the promo below. Note: The post Greg Rikaart Back to ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Get ready to see a lot more of TJ Ashford on “General Hospital” now that portrayer Tajh Bellow has been upped to contract status with the daytime drama series. Bellow, who first appeared on the soap in November 2018 in a recurring capacity, replaced Tequan Richmond (“Everybody Hates Chris”) in the role. According to the show’s weekly credits list which updates every Friday, Bellow is the most recent contract actor, effective February 11, following the return of Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio) who came back to the soap in a contract capacity in early January. Prior to being cast as TJ, Bellow appeared in episodes of “The Middle,” “Girl Meets World,” “K.C. Undercover,” “Bosch,” and “Bunk’d,” among others. More recently he appeared on “NCIS” and “9-1-1: Lone Star.” When pressed for comment by ABC, we were reminded that the network does not comment on actor contracts. Note: The post Tajh Bellow Upped to Contract Status at ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Monday, February 14, soap icon Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, “All My Children”) will appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” She’ll be discussing her ongoing collaboration with the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women initiative. Also appearing as a guest will be actor Billy Porter who will be on hand promoting his voice work in “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” which debuts on Disney+ on Wednesday, February 23, and matchmaker Paul Brunson will be talking about love on the Valentine’s Day-themed episode of the highly-rated morning show. “Good Morning America” will also welcome the likes of Channing Tatum, Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg and Tyler Perry, among others. Listed below is a breakdown of when to catch the show’s upcoming guests: Monday, February 14 Actress Susan Lucci; actor Billy Porter (“The Proud Family”); matchmaker Paul Brunson Tuesday, February 15 Author Jena Holliday (“A Spoonful of Faith”); “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis (“How High is Heaven”); National Geographic cover reveal Wednesday, February 16 Actor Channing Tatum (“Dog”); a performance by Maxwell Thursday, February 17 Director, producer and actor Tyler Perry (“A Madea Homecoming”); actors Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg (“Uncharted”); documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy (“Downfall: The Case Against Boeing”); Deals and Steals with ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson Friday, February 18 Actors Ben Stiller and Adam Scott (“Severance”); musician and actress Mary J. Blige (“Power Book II: Ghost”) Saturday, February 19 Chef Gregory Collier; Deals and Steals with ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson; Binge This! with Entertainment Weekly’s Patrick Gomez; organizing tips with Martha Stewart Living’s Elizabeth Graves “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan; and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist. The morning news program airs Monday through Friday from 7:00-9:00 a.m. ET on ABC. The show also airs a Saturday edition. Check local listings. Note: The post ‘Good Morning America’ Guest Listings for the Week of February 14-19, 2022: Susan Lucci, Channing Tatum, Tom Holland and More appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“General Hospital” actress Sofia Mattsson (Sasha Gilmore) announced on Instagram yesterday that she is now officially a citizen of the United States of America. In a post, Mattsson said, “So honored and proud to have become a US Citizen today!!! I’m so grateful to this country for all the opportunities I’ve been given and for helping me make my dreams come true!” Several of Mattsson’s “General Hospital” co-stars chimed in with messages of congratulations, including Cassandra James (Terry), Kathleen Gati (Liesl), James Patrick Stuart (Valentin), and on-screen husband Johnny Wactor (Brando). “The Young and the Restless” star Courtney Hope (Sally) and even former soaper Kayla Ewell (ex-Caitlin, “The Bold and the Beautiful”) also congratulated Mattsson. “Congratulations! I got mine in 2001. It’s a great feeling!!” said Gati. “[The] USA is lucky to have you!!!” wrote Stuart. Congratulations!! We’re proud to have you!!” commented Ewell. Born in Stockholm, Sweden along with sisters, Mia and Helena, Sofia Mattsson gave birth to her first child with actor/writer/producer husband Thomas Payton last year. “He joined us on 7/26/21 and stole my heart completely!!” she shared on Instagram following the news of their son’s birth. Check out Mattsson’s post below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Actress Sofia Mattsson Officially Becomes a Citizen of the United States appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Days of our Lives” will soon welcome Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis back to the canvas when the show returns from its Winter Olympics hiatus beginning Monday, February 21, it was revealed on Friday via a promo featuring actor Billy Flynn as he teases what’s to come with his character, Chad DiMera, in the near future. In the promo posted across the show’s social channels, Flynn is shown in character standing on the set of the DiMera mansion as he speaks to the camera (“Days of our Lives” viewers), saying, “Okay, good news, bad news time. The good news… two of my closest friends are coming home to Salem.” A clip is then shown of Chad hugging Will (Chandler Massey) and Sonny (Zach Tinker) who are back in town after spending the better part of more than a year living in Arizona. Shortly afterward, Flynn as Chad then reveals the not-so-great part. “The bad news? Leo Stark!” Yes, the bad boy played by Greg Rikaart who has been meddling in Will and Sonny’s lives for an extended period of time is also back in town and he’s got some ulterior motives, which is why Will and Sonny need Chad’s help. “We have to understand this guy’s weaknesses if we’re going to exploit them,” Sonny tells Chad about how they’re going to take down their nemesis. Later, a shocked Chad is shown telling the two, “I thought we were friends!” So, what’s Leo up to now, and why do Will and Sonny seem to care so much? And what did they tell Chad that made him so upset? Just like you, we can’t wait to find out! Check out the promo below. Will and Sonny’s return to Salem will mark the first time since September 2020 that either character will have returned for more than a single episode, in person, virtually or otherwise, on the mothership series outside of the 2021 release of “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” the limited series spinoff now streaming on Peacock, and its follow-up movie, “Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas.” Three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Chandler Massey reprises the role of Will Horton on “Days of our Lives” for the first time since appearing in scenes aired during Christmas 2020 while Zach Tinker will make his “Days of our Lives” debut as Sonny Kiriakis. The role was previously portrayed by Daytime Emmy Award winner Freddie Smith, who last appeared as the character in a virtual setting in scenes aired in December 2020. With Smith and his wife deciding to move to Florida, Smith declined to return for “Beyond Salem” when contacted by producers, forcing them to recast. Since then, Tinker’s take on the character has been well received by the show’s fans, particular fans of WilSon (combo name for Will and Sonny). “Hi did you miss us?” wrote Tinker on Twitter following the revelation he was joining “DAYS” after his previous stints on “Beyond Salem” and “A Very Salem Christmas.” Note: The post Chandler Massey and Zach Tinker to Reprise ‘Beyond Salem’ Characters on ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

@janea4old So I was able to confirm that both pacific and mountain markets will be impacted, with a good majority not airing either series except possibly over night or in the rare occasion where a show is slotted earlier (as noted above about Y&R) than the CBS broadcast. Essentially, CBS will still air all shows (except The Talk) on the east coast as usual, and markets impacted will get to watch on the CBS App, CBS.com, or Paramount+. CBS To Preempt ‘The Bold And The Beautiful,’ ‘The Young And The Restless’ And ‘The Talk’ For ‘UEFA Champions League’ Coverage https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2022/02/cbs-the-bold-and-the-beautiful-the-young-and-the-restless-the-talk-uefa-champions-league

With CBS airing “UEFA Champions League” games over six nonconsecutive days starting Tuesday, February 15, daytime soaps “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” will be preempted in full or air overnight on stations in the mountain and pacific markets, Soap Opera Network has confirmed. Neither soap is expected to be interrupted on the east coast. Courtesy of CBS “UEFA Champions League” games will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS and via streaming service Paramount+ with each showing different teams playing in the competition. A pre-game show, “UEFA Champions League Today,” will air at 2:00 p.m. ET in place of “The Talk” which will be fully preempted. “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is Right” will not be impacted in markets that air the game shows as a pair in the mornings. However, “Let’s Make a Deal” will be preempted in markets where it is scheduled to air after “The Talk.” What follows is a list of dates CBS daytime programming will be preempted or aired overnight in the mountain and pacific markets (check local listings). Tuesday, February 15Wednesday, February 16Tuesday, February 22Wednesday, February 23Tuesday, March 8Wednesday, March 9 As always, viewers living in markets impacted by the preemptions can keep up with the latest episodes which will be made available on the CBS App, CBS.com, and Paramount+. UEFA Champions League is an annual competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations as the remaining top 16 clubs in the European tournament each vie for the Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens (aka European Cup) trophy. Clubs competing this year include Chelsea (England), Liverpool (England), Manchester United (England), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Salzburg (Austria), LOSC Lille (France), Benfica (Portugal), and Bayern München (Germany), among others. Note: The post CBS to Preempt ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘The Talk’ for ‘UEFA Champions League’ Coverage appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Paramount+ is placing its bets on “The Game,” granting the reboot of the popular series with a second season. Stars Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron, Analisa Velez and Toby Sandeman are all expected to return. In the reboot, viewers are provided with a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. While the team tackles racism, sexism, classism and more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love, at its core they work to maintain their souls all while they each play the game. “With ample humor and heart, Devon Greggory reimagined an iconic series, brought back beloved legacy characters and introduced new fan favorites,” said Nicole Clemens, President, Paramount+ Original Scripted Series, in a statement. “As Tasha Mack says, ‘game recognizes game,’ and audiences continue to discover the series on Paramount+. We look forward to what Devon and his team have in store for us next season on and off the field.” “The Game” is executive produced by showrunner and writer Devon Greggory, original show creator Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, and original executive producer Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo of Grammnet NH Productions. The series is produced by CBS Studios, Inphiniti Entertainment, Akil Productions and Grammnet NH Productions. In addition to the 10-episode first season of the reboot, all previous seasons of the original series which aired on The CW and BET are available to binge on Paramount+. Internationally, the series is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group. No word yet on when the new season will debut. Note: The post ‘The Game’ Returning for a Second Season at Paramount+ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Marg Helgenberger (ex-Siobhan, “Ryan’s Hope”) is set to reprise her role as Catherine Willows in season two of CBS’ “CSI: Vegas,” it was announced this morning. She’ll reportedly be a series regular, signing a one-year deal with CBS Studios, similar to fellow “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” alums William Petersen and Jorja Fox who returned during the new iteration’s 10-episode first season. In addition to “CSI: Vegas,” Helgenberger is also set to reprise her role as Judge Lisa Benner on “All Rise” when the series returns for its third season in June, this time on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. CBS canceled the courtroom drama, which also stars Wilson Bethel (ex-Ryder, “The Young and the Restless”), citing low ratings. Note: The post Marg Helgenberger Returns as Catherine Willows in Season Two of ‘CSI: Vegas’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Kirsten Storms, Wes Ramsey (“General Hospital”) Photo by Craig Sjodin/ABC Could it be true? Will “General Hospital” viewers finally get to see Peter August (Wes Ramsey) pay for his crimes? A teaser published in the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now, seems to indicate that the character could finally get what’s coming to him on Tuesday, February 22. Highlighted as a “Daytime Pick,” the magazine states, “Can anything or anyone stop Peter August (Wes Ramsey) from terrorizing distraught ex Maxie (Kirsten Storms), their baby Louise and all of Port Charles? Today, he may finally get his comeuppance.” While the magazine doesn’t reveal whether Peter will live, die or truly go to prison for everything he’s done, one thing is certain: we’re mostly in the endgame portion of this years-long storyline arc. We could also be at the beginning of a new phase should history repeat itself. Last June, when it seemed that Peter had died following a fall down the stairs at General Hospital and his body locked away in a freezer, Deadline reported (via Soap Opera Digest) that Ramsey had been confirmed to have left the series. The actor returned two months later with the character being revealed to be very much alive weeks after his body was discovered missing by Finn (Michael Easton) and Anna (Finola Hughes). Alternatively, savvy fans who pay attention to the show’s weekly end credits that highlight contract and recurring cast noticed that Ramsey’s name didn’t appear in either section based on the most recent listing (Friday, February 4). One week earlier (Friday, January 28), Ramsey was listed as a contract player. This seemingly gives credence to the possibility that the actor’s run on the soap is about to come to an end. Reps for “General Hospital” did not return a request for comment by Soap Opera Network. The network traditionally does not comment on actor contracts. In recent episodes, Peter discovered that Louise was in town all along right under everyone’s nose and took her from the Quartermaines with plans to flee town. On the Wednesday, February 9 episode (click here to watch a clip), Maxie was given an ultimatum by Peter. He told her, “If you want to see our daughter it’s going to be on my terms now. I’m leaving the country with Louise, Maxie. I want you to say goodbye to her here and now, knowing you will never see her again, or, you come with us and we’ll be a family forever.” Of course, Maxie would do anything for her daughter and agreed to go with Peter, except they’d have to leave Louise behind. “I’ll go with you, Peter, whatever, tonight, right now… but if you love our daughter as much as you say you do you’ll understand why we have to leave her behind.” A distraught Peter responded to Maxie, telling her, “I don’t understand! Leave Louise? After I spent a year trying to find her, searching for… risking my life to find her, to be with her.” He later asks Maxie why she’s doing this, making him give up his daughter. Maxie lays out solid reasons to Peter, albeit with ulterior motives. In the end, Peter agreed to leave Louise behind with a plan to have her found by the local fire department. Later, Anna and Chase (Josh Swickard) come upon Louise after they get a call from a firefighter about a found baby girl. Anna deduces Maxie was able to convince Peter to leave Louise behind but is worried about the two’s whereabouts, hoping to catch Peter before Maxie disappears forever. Watch a clip from the Thursday, February 10 episode where more people learn that Bailey is really Louise. Read More

There's no preemption I'm aware of in place for Y&R next week at the moment so it most likely won't be impactful. Will look into seeing if anything has changed, and will look into the future dates. Thanks for the heads up.

On Tuesday, February 8, “General Hospital” icon Genie Francis was honored with an on-set celebration marking 45 years since her debut as Laura Spencer Collins on the daytime drama series. She was joined by several of her co-stars, including on-screen husband Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins) and the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, among others. “Port Charles would not be the same without her or the legacy of Laura Collins,” noted Valentini on Twitter of Francis as he shared a posed photo of the two together. “I am so fortunate to work with you and this amazing @GeneralHospital cast and crew!” stated Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe). “Thank you for paving the way & 4 all you have done for Daytime Television!!” Newcomer Avery Pohl (Esme Prince) said, “[Genie Francis] may just be one of the kindest, most professional, and [the] hardest working person I’ve ever met!!! Really an honor to get to watch you work.” “So happy and honored to celebrate this special milestone in the career of one of our finest!” added Charles Shaughnessy (Victor Cassadine). “Today is one for the history books. @GenieFrancis joined the cast on this day in 1977 and we will forever be in her debt. Happy Anniversary, Genie!” read a message across the show’s social channels. Marcus Coloma (Nikolas Cassadine) stated, “What an incredible milestone!!! Love working with you.” “Thank you @valentinifrank and @GeneralHospital for remembering! It doesn’t feel like forty-five years. Hard to believe. I am truly blessed,” said Francis in a post on Twitter thanking everyone for their support. Not one to miss out on the celebration, Francis’ real-life husband, Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) remarked, “My favorite actor and my favorite wife! Congratulations @GenieFrancis.” For the on-set celebration, balloons with the “General Hospital” logo were ordered along with balloons when put together made up the number 45. See photos from the event below. Photo by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABC Francis made her debut as Laura Webber on February 8, 1977, and went on to become one-half of daytime television’s most celebrated super couples. The wedding of Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura in 1981 remains the most-watched in daytime broadcast history. Note: The post Genie Francis Celebrates 45 Years Since Her Debut on ‘General Hospital’ – PHOTOS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Sherri Shepherd is said to be closing a deal to become the permanent guest co-host of “The Wendy Williams Show,” which could also lead to her being named as a permanent replacement for health stricken Wendy Williams as producers mull renaming the show altogether effective September. According to TMZ, which first reported the news, “Sherri Shepherd will take the reigns of the show beginning in September. Our sources say the deal is almost locked, and everyone involved expects it will be inked in the very near future.” The outlet also noted, “The folks who produce the show will be monitoring Wendy’s progress between now and September. If Wendy gets better, there’s an open door for her to return. If, however, it appears she is unable to return, then they would change the name of the show as early as September … which will mark the 15th season of the show.” Meanwhile, Deadline shares that Shepherd’s deal is for the permanent host gig, and not just the “permanent guest host” position TMZ reported. “The position she is closing in for is a permanent host, I hear,” Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva says. No stranger to daytime talk shows, Shepherd is best known for her stint co-hosting “The View.” She’s currently a featured talker on “Dish Nation.” Williams last hosted the talk show in July 2021 when it wrapped its 12th season. The expectation was the show would return with all-new episodes on September 20, 2021, but following news that the embattled talk show host had contracted COVID-19, production was pushed back. Since then it’s been said she had been dealing with “serious complications” from Graves Disease and a thyroid condition which she’s discussed on the show in the past. The season premiere kept getting pushed back until finally a roster of guest co-hosts was mapped out to keep the show going and the show’s staff employed. In addition to Shepherd, guest co-hosts have included the likes of Michael Rapaport, Leah Remini, Bill Bellamy, and Whitney Cummings, among others. For the season, “The Wendy Williams Show” ranks among the top 5 talk shows in daytime syndication. Debmar-Mercury has not responded to requests for comment. Note: The post REPORT: Sherri Shepherd to Replace Wendy Williams as Permanent Host, Veteran Talk Show To Be Renamed appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Elaine Welteroth, Carrie Ann Inaba, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood and Amanda Kloots (“The Talk”) Photo by Randee St. Nicholas/CBS Less than a year since shaking up its panel of co-hosts, first with the departure of Sharon Osbourne, followed by the departure of Carrie Ann Inaba and the exit of Elaine Welteroth, it looks like CBS’ “The Talk” is finally hitting the right mark with viewers. During the week of January 31-February 4, 2022, the daytime talk show attracted its largest overall audience since the week of April 20–24, 2020, averaging 1.662 million viewers. Even before launching its 12th season in September, “The Talk” had been struggling to find an audience after virtually cleaning house with only Sheryl Underwood remaining in terms of veteran status (Underwood has been with the show since season two). In January 2021, Amanda Kloots joined the panel followed by Jerry O’Connell in July, Akbar Gbajabiamila in September, and lastly Natalie Morales in October. Four months since completing the new and improved roster of co-hosts, the show seems to have finally found an audience in recent weeks, as evidenced by the show’s performance among Total Viewers during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. While it wasn’t enough to move the show out of last place in viewers, nor the key Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 sales demos, the show still saw marked improvement compared to one week earlier and the comparable week last year in viewers. Demographically, the show is virtually on par with one week earlier and the comparable week last year. See the chart below for a breakdown of the show’s performance during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022 compared to last week, the same week last year and the comparable week in 2020 among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating. Note: Total Viewers and Households for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were not available at press time which currently skews the rankings in each category. Regardless, “The Talk” would rank 13th in both categories despite how the show is listed below and the Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of January 31-February 4, 2022 report. Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W18-4913. The Talk (CBS)0.210.230.220.27 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 25-5413. The Talk (CBS)0.330.320.360.41 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Households11. The Talk (CBS)1.11.11.11.6 Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Viewers11. The Talk (CBS)1,662,0001,580,0001,529,0001,994,000 Note: The post ‘The Talk’ Hits Season High in Total Viewers, Posting Best Overall Numbers Since April 2020 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Since launching its 12th season in September, CBS’ “The Talk” has been struggling to find an audience after virtually cleaning house last year with only Sheryl Underwood remaining in terms of veteran status (Underwood has been with the show since season two). In January 2021, Amanda Kloots joined the panel followed by Jerry O’Connell in July, Akbar Gbajabiamila in September, and lastly Natalie Morales in October. Four months since completing the new and improved roster of co-hosts, the show seems to have finally found an audience in recent weeks, as evidenced by the show’s performance among Total Viewers during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. For the week, “The Talk” averaged 1.662 million viewers, its largest since the week of April 20-24, 2020. While this wasn’t enough to move the show out of last place in viewers, nor the key Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 sales demos, it is still a marked improvement for the series compared to one week earlier and the comparable week last year in viewers. Demographically, the show is virtually on par with one week earlier and the comparable week last year. Airing just four episodes for the week before handing its slot to NBC’s coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, “Days of our Lives” rose week to week in both Women 18-49 rating (+0.02) and Women 25-54 rating (+0.04). The soap averaged 1.850 million viewers for the week, gaining +77,000 over one week earlier. In fact, the soap was up over its performance in 2021 (+68,000 viewers) and 2020 (+63,000 viewers). “Days of our Lives” returns with all-new episodes on Monday, February 21. RELATED | ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Teases What’s Coming Up Following Winter Olympics Hiatus – PROMO With the exception of “The View” and “The Talk” (not including either “TODAY” hours as their 2022 numbers are currently unavailable), all daytime broadcast shows gained viewers compared to their performance during the same week in 2020. Further, only “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The View” are down year to year, albeit a very small drop for the daytime drama series (-6,000 viewers). “The Price is Right” and “Let’s Make a Deal” continue riding a wave with renewed interest. Broken into two parts, each half-hour of both series is for the most part up in viewers week to week, compared to last year and compared to their performances in 2020. The lone exception, however, was the first half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” which lost viewers week to week, down a mere -5,000 viewers compared to one week earlier. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2021 and 2020, respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted soon. Note: Total Viewers and Households for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were not available at press time which currently skews the rankings in each category. Comparable 2020 figures for “GMA3: What Need to Know” are based on the performance of “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke.” Week of January 31-February 4, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W18-491. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.530.520.500.552. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.460.440.420.503. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.400.400.480.514. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.400.380.420.495. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.360.370.310.396. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.350.330.390.396. General Hospital (ABC)0.350.300.370.388. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.320.340.260.358. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.320.310.350.4210. The View (ABC)0.310.310.380.3411. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.270.250.340.3912. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.250.240.330.2613. The Talk (CBS)0.210.230.220.27 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W25-541. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.800.740.780.772. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.700.640.670.703. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.660.640.730.784. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.600.610.660.755. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.570.550.650.626. General Hospital (ABC)0.540.510.630.607. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.530.530.510.538. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.470.470.460.488. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.470.460.500.6310. The View (ABC)0.440.440.600.5511. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.420.380.490.5912. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.390.360.490.4113. The Talk (CBS)0.330.320.360.41 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Households1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)3.23.23.13.52. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.82.82.83.23. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.42.42.32.64. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2.02.02.12.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.02.02.12.26. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.81.81.82.07. The View (ABC)1.71.72.12.18. General Hospital (ABC)1.51.51.61.69. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.31.21.31.310. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.21.21.31.211. The Talk (CBS)1.11.11.11.6. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/AN/A1.71.8. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/AN/A1.21.5 Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Viewers1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,973,0004,964,0004,740,0004,822,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)4,408,0004,335,0004,147,0004,398,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,584,0003,524,0003,344,0003,485,0004. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)3,204,0003,122,0003,066,0003,032,0005. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,942,0002,961,0002,948,0002,891,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,754,0002,759,0002,632,0002,693,0007. The View (ABC)2,478,0002,338,0002,856,0002,571,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,212,0002,195,0002,152,0002,069,0009. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,850,0001,773,0001,782,0001,787,00010. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,804,0001,676,0001,767,0001,519,00011. The Talk (CBS)1,662,0001,580,0001,529,0001,994,000. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A1,794,0001,568,0001,920,000. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/AN/A2,334,0002,454,000 *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes There were no notable preemptions or schedule changes impacting the ratings during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of January 31-February 4, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Actress and comedian Niecy Nash (“Reno 9-1-1,” “Claws”) is set to guest star in two embedded pilot episodes of “The Rookie” later this season. She will play Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy, similar to series star Nathan Fillion (“One Life to Live”) whose Officer John Nolan joined the LAPD later in life. Clark is described as a force of nature, the living embodiment of a dream deferred. With Nash’s casting, should the potential untitled spinoff get picked up to series by the network for next season, it’ll allow the franchise to expand beyond the Los Angeles Police Department and exist in the same universe, further allowing characters to move back and forth. This almost guarantees “The Rookie” will be back for a fifth season. The first episode involving Nash’s character finds Officer John Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlisting the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station. “I’m so excited to guest star on ‘The Rookie’ and bring Simone Clark to life! She is a spirited and spicy fish out of water,” said Nash in a statement. “The cast is amazing and I can’t wait to play!” Currently in its fourth season, “The Rookie” ranks as ABC’s fourth highest-rated drama series behind “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Station 19” and “The Good Doctor.” The series is averaging 9.3 million viewers after 35 days of viewing across all linear and digital platforms, lifting the series up +236% over its initial Live+Same Day average. In Adults 18-49, the show grows six times greater over its initial Live+Same Day rating with a life of +519% after 35 days of multiplatform viewing. [MP+35, 9/20-12/26/21]. Note: The post Niecy Nash to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie’, Would Play Lead in Potential Spinoff If Picked Up to Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In a promo highlighting what’s to come on “Days of our Lives” when the show resumes with all-new episodes beginning Monday, February 21, actress Martha Madison recaps the drama involving her character, Belle Black, and Belle’s husband Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) stemming from his shocking night with Jan Spears (Heather Lindell) which may have resulted in a baby in a baby carriage! As viewers will recall, Shawn and “Belle” were sharing an intimate moment in their bedroom until the door opened to reveal another Belle walking in on them. Turns out the Belle in the bed was none other than Jan who finally got a night of passion with the man she’s been obsessed with since high school. In a tease of what’s to come, we learn that while Jan’s been in prison she’s also been secretly preparing for motherhood as it’s revealed she’s pregnant, or at least we’re led to believe she is from the baby bump she’s showing. “Shawn Douglas and I jingled all the way, and he gave me the greatest gift ever,” Jan tells Belle of the two’s Christmas encounter. Watch the promo below to see what to expect on “Days of our Lives” when the show returns with all-new episodes, and let us know what you think in the comments below. Note: The post Preview What’s to Come Between Shawn, Belle and Jan on ‘Days of our Lives’ – PROMO appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“General Hospital” alum Bryan Craig (ex-Morgan Corinthos) has joined the cast of Freeform’s “Good Trouble” as a series regular. He will play the role of Joaquin, an independent investigative journalist with a mysterious background, when the series returns for its fourth season beginning Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. In addition to Craig, Priscilla Quintana, who plays Isabella, a resident of the Coterie and mother to Gael’s unborn baby, has been upped to a series regular. Also joining the Coterie crew in a recurring role is Booboo Stewart (“The Twilight Saga,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”). Stewart plays Luca, an unhoused man Joaquin is doing a story on and befriends. “Good Trouble” follows the residents of Downtown Los Angeles’ The Coterie as they juggle career, love and the 20-something growing pains at a time in your life where your friends are your family. Created by Joanna Johnson (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg, the series stars Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Tommy Martinez, Emma Hunton, Sherry Cola, Zuri Adele, Beau Mirchoff and Josh Pence along with the aforementioned Quintana and Craig. Johnson serves as showrunner and executive producer. Christine Sacani, Greg Gugliotta, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez also executive produce. Watch a teaser of what’s to come in season four below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Alum Bryan Craig Joins Freeform’s ‘Good Trouble’ as Series Regular appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” will be back for a third season, it was announced today by Disney Branded Television during its presentation at the Winter TCA press tour. The series was created by former soap writer Tracey Thomson (“The Young and the Restless”) who also serves as the show’s executive producer alongside Charles Pratt Jr. (“Melrose Place,” “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless”) who continues as showrunner. A live-action, time-travel mystery series, “Secrets of Sulphur Springs” follows 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose family has uprooted their lives to move to a new town and take ownership of an abandoned hotel, The Tremont, in hopes of restoring it back to the lively vacation destination it once was. Not long after, Griffin learns that the hotel is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. Griffin and his best friend Harper (Kyliegh Curran), a bright-eyed, mystery-obsessed classmate, and Savannah (Elle Graham), a girl who lives in the 1960s, work together to solve the mysteries of the supernatural forces at The Tremont by traveling through time via a secret portal in the basement of the hotel. Season two of the series took Griffin, Harper and Savannah back to 1930 and 1962 to learn more about Harper’s family’s deep-seated connection to the hotel. In season three, look for a new ghost to torment The Tremont. Also, Griffin will travel to the future and then back to his present, where he and Harper will have to change the timelines of their lives in order to save their friendship and their families. The cast also includes Griffin’s mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye), his father Ben (Josh Braaten), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon) and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw). From producer ​​Gwave Productions, LLC, the first and second season is available to watch and stream on Disney Channel and Disney+. Note: The post ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs’ Renewed for Season Three at Disney Channel, Continues Streaming on Disney+ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More