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While there weren’t four weddings and a funeral happening on any of the soaps during the week of July 28-August 1, 2025, the death of a legacy character on “The Young and the Restless,” and the wedding that wasn’t on “General Hospital” saw the two daytime dramas set multi-month or season highs among Total Viewers and the key sales demographics used to sell ads. CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” was up week-to-week for the fourth consecutive week, attracting its largest overall audience in 22 weeks (since the week of February 24-28, 2025) with 3.171 million viewers tuning in. The show was up +96,000 week-to-week and a mighty +375,000 compared to the same week last year. Among Women 18-49, the long-running series saw its best performance in 17 weeks (since the week of March 31-April 4, 2025) with a 0.21 rating. Meanwhile, among Women 25-54, the soap had its best rating in five weeks with a 0.47 rating. After 45 weeks, ABC’s “General Hospital” attracted what appears to be its largest overall audience of the 2024-2025 television season*, while also averaging more than two million viewers for just the second time in six months (since week of February 17-21, 2025). With 2.059 million viewers watching the happenings in Port Charles, the drama had the second-largest week-to-week gain across daytime, up +198,000, and year-over-year, up +224,000. Demographically, “General Hospital” tied its season high among Women 25-54 (0.36 rating), which was set during the week of January 6-10, 2025. Meanwhile, among Women 18-49, the soap’s 0.21 rating was its best in 10 weeks (since week of May 19-23, 2025), and tied for the show’s third best rating of the season overall. While not as impressive as the other two soaps, “The Bold and the Beautiful” averaged 2.604 million viewers for the week, its largest in 14 weeks (since the week of April 21-25, 2025), and was also up week-to-week, up +33,000, and year-over-year, up +103,000. Despite airing reruns, the second half-hour of “The Price is Right” attracted its largest overall audience in 15 weeks (since the week of April 21-25, 2025), its best performance among Women 25-54 in four weeks (0.62 rating) and set a new season high among Women 18-49 (0.47 rating). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of July 28-August 1, 2025 among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, including week-to-week and year-over-year performance comparisons. Note*: Figures under the 2024 column for “Beyond the Gates” are compared to the performance of the former time slot occupant, “The Talk,” which aired amended repeats during the comparable week last year. “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” is compared with the performance of its predecessor, “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” Meanwhile, “GMA3” is compared with the performance of its predecessor, “GMA3: What You Need to Know.” NBC aired the Olympics during the same week last year. As a result, year-over-year comparisons for the network’s programming are not available. “The View” aired originals during the comparable week last year. With the game show airing amended repeats, demos for “Let’s Make a Deal” were not available. The show also aired amended repeats during the same week last year. Households and Total Viewers for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” were unavailable at press time. Week of July 28-August 1, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.470.380.342. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.370.360.313. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.310.260.234. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.260.220.215. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.240.27N/A*6. General Hospital (ABC)0.210.190.187. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.190.20N/A*8. View-ABC (ABC) – R0.180.240.17*9. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.170.19N/A*— GMA3 (ABC)0.170.140.1111. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.140.13N/A*NR. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*NR. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 28 – August 1, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.620.530.522. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.510.500.483. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.470.430.424. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.410.40N/A*5. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.400.370.366. General Hospital (ABC)0.360.320.297. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.310.32N/A*8. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.300.30N/A*9. View-ABC (ABC) – R0.250.350.28*10. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.210.21N/A*— GMA3 (ABC)0.210.210.17*NR. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*NR. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 28 – August 1, 2025 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R2.42.32.22. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R2.12.02.03. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.01.91.94. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.71.61.75. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R1.41.31.36. General Hospital (ABC)1.21.21.2— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1.21.21.18. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.01.00.69. View-ABC (ABC) – R0.91.51.6*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.70.80.8— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.7N/A*N/A. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A*N/A*N/A*N/A. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)N/A*N/A*N/A*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 28 – August 1, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R4,0253,744N/A*2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R3,4773,342N/A*3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,1713,0752,7964. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,6042,5712,5015. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R2,2662,174N/A*6. General Hospital (ABC)2,0591,8611,8357. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1,8931,843N/A*8. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,5151,556N/A*9. View-ABC (ABC) – R1,4702,3432,351*10. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,2081,143N/A*11. GMA3 (ABC)1,1791,2561,211*N/A. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A*N/A*N/A*N/A. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)N/A*N/A*N/A*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 28 – August 1, 2025 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. Ratings are the percentage of TV viewers in the U.S. who tuned into a specific television program. 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 P = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* At press time, Households and Total Viewers were not available for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” during the week of July 28-August 1, 2025. “Let’s Make a Deal” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. “The Price is Right” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. “The View” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. Note: The post ‘The Young And The Restless’ & ‘General Hospital’ Surge With Significant Year-Over-Year Growth Among Viewers & Key Demos – RATINGS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“And Just Like That…” has been canceled after just three seasons at HBO Max, with producers announcing the series will conclude with a two-part finale. A continuation of the iconic comedy series “Sex and the City,” which netted 54 Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Comedy Series, and wins for series stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon, “And Just Like That…” follows Carrie (Parker), Miranda (Nixon), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Seema (Sarita Choudhury), and LTW (Nicole Ari Parker) as they navigate the complicated reality of life, love, sex, and friendship in their 50s in New York City. “And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the ‘Sex And The City’ universe is coming to an end. While I was writing the last episode of ‘And Just Like That… season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop,” said Michael Patrick King, who served as showrunner, writer and director, in a statement shared across the show’s social media handles, including X (formerly Twitter). “Along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, we decided to end the popular series this year with a two-part finale and extended the original series order from 10 episodes to 12. SJP and I held off on announcing the news until now because we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season,” continued King. “It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and hearts over these many years.” When the series concludes later this month, just 33 episodes will have been produced, far fewer than the 94 produced over six seasons for “Sex and the City.” Season 1 consisted of 10 episodes, while Season 2 had 11 episodes. HBO Max “Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all. I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her,” commented Parker in a lengthy post on Instagram, following news of the show’s cancellation. “The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion. Therefore the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt. To you all. MPK and I together recognized, as we have in the past, this chapter complete. AJLT was all joy, adventure, the greatest kind of hard work alongside the most extraordinary talent of 380 that includes all the brilliant actors who joined us. I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget. The whole thing. Thank you all. I love you so. I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do. Rabbit rabbit.” Sarah Jessica Parker Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max In addition to King, executive producers for “And Just Like That…” include John Melfi, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky and Susan Fales-Hill. The HBO series “Sex and the City” was created by Darren Star and was based on the book “Sex and the City” by Candace Bushnell. Additional cast members include Cathy Ang, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, Mario Cantone, Niall Cunningham, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, Logan Marshall-Green, Sebastiano Pigazzi, Alexa Swinton, Dolly Wells and John Corbett. Note: The post ‘And Just Like That…’ To Conclude After Three Seasons At HBO Max appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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A new “hot male” is coming to “Beyond the Gates” this fall and fans of daytime soaps “all know and love him,” executive producers Michele Val Jean and Sheila Ducksworth recently revealed during an interview conducted in celebration of the show’s 100th episode, which aired Tuesday, July 29. “I think the soap opera world will be very, very happy about [the casting]. And it’s a male,” said Val Jean, who also serves as creator, showrunner and head writer, on the casting while speaking with Deadline. Ducksworth echoed Val Jean’s comments, noting, “I can’t say who just yet, but I will say longtime soap fans all know and love him!” Wendy Osefo, Gizelle Bryant Phylicia J. L. Munn/Bravo While details on the mystery man remain under wraps, it was previously announced that Gizelle Bryant and Dr. Wendy Osefo from “The Real Housewives of Potomac” will visit Fairmont Crest in the fall. “They both recently joined us for a day on set and they have some super fun scenes that we can’t wait to share,” said Ducksworth of what fans can look forward to when they appear. “It’s going to be great because it brings authenticity to the setting of Fairmont Crest, and so I think it’s going to be fun for the fans. And that’s going to be in the fall, so it’s not too far away,” said Daphnée Duplaix, who portrays Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson on the soap, to news anchor Aleah Hordges during an appearance last month on WKRC Local 12 News. Aleah is the real-life sister of Jibre Hordges, who plays Jacob Hawthorne on “Beyond the Gates.” Duplaix was joined by her “Beyond the Gates” co-stars Keith D. Robinson (Dr. Ted Richardson) and Colby Muhammad (Katherine “Kat” Richardson) as they were in town for the Cincinnati Music Festival and a panel discussion presented by Procter & Gamble, which co-produces the show alongside CBS Studios and the NAACP. Karen Huger, Marquita Goings Quantrell Colbert/CBS Bryant and Osefo follow in the footsteps of fellow Housewife Karen Huger, who made a memorable cameo appearance in the premiere episode of “Beyond the Gates” earlier this year, where she could be heard saying, “Welcome to Fairmont Crest!” as she snapped her fingers in the sky as Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings) recovered from the backhanded slap she received from Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley). What Do You Think? Who is the familiar soap hunk set to join the rich and the fabulous Duprees in Fairmont Crest, and who will he mix it up with in particular? Plus, is the soap doing the right thing, having reality TV stars making the rounds? Let us know in the comments below. Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Producers Tease Familiar “Hot Male” Soap Star Has Joined Show’s Cast appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With casting currently underway, NBC on Monday formally announced that it has renewed “American Ninja Warrior” for an 18th season. The summer competition series will return with all rounds filming in Las Vegas starting in the fall, which will include the introduction of a supersized three-lane racecourse, where ninjas will face off head-to-head-to-head in thrilling side-by-side races. Continuing the action-packed, all-racing format for the National Finals, which was introduced during Season 17, the new season will see the winner take home a grand prize of $250,000. The current season of “American Ninja Warrior” has reached more than 23 million total viewers across NBC and Peacock so far this summer, and ranks in the top 5 summer entertainment shows among linear total viewers. In 2025, the show has amassed over 676 million social views across all platforms. Produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, executive producers include Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Anthony Storm, Brian Richardson and Kristen Stabile. Note: The post ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Renewed For Season 18 At NBC appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Winning two Emmy Awards during his run as Morgan Corinthos on “General Hospital,” actor Bryan Craig is looking to return to daytime soaps, noting interest in either reprising his role or taking on a different character altogether. Following last week’s news that “Days of our Lives” would be recasting the role of Javi Hernandez after Al Calderon opted to depart the soap opera as he has landed a series regular role on NBC’s “Brilliant Minds,” Craig shared interest in taking over the role in a post from Saturday, August 2, saying on X (formerly Twitter), “@daysofourlives I hear you’re in need of a ‘Javi.’” Interestingly, Craig played the role of Javier “Javi” Mendoza on the ABC primetime soap opera “Grand Hotel.” Executive produced by Eva Longoria (“Desperate Housewives”), the series followed the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach, which gave a fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story surrounding wealthy and beautiful guests as they basked in luxury, scandals, escalating debt, and explosive secrets hidden beneath the picture-perfect exterior. In a follow-up post on X, posted on Sunday, August 3, Craig noted he was also game for a return to Port Charles and thanked the show’s fans for their support of him throughout the years. “Just want to say thank you. I appreciate all the love and support all the @GeneralHospital fans and the tabloids have given me,” said Craig in his X post. “It will ultimately be up to @ABC_Casting @ABCNetwork @valentinifrank,” he added, referring to the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini. This isn’t the first time Craig has shared an interest in returning to daytime. In September 2020, when most of the daytime soaps had already returned to production following the height of the Covid pandemic, Craig took to Twitter (before its rebrand), saying, “I’m ready to work and up for grabs so who’s it gonna be?” The actor attached the official handles of the four daytime drama series at the time, including his old stomping ground, “General Hospital.” Note: The post Bryan Craig Seeks Return To Daytime Soaps, Open To Joining ‘Days Of Our Lives’ As Recast Javi Hernandez appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Jill Farren Phelps, whose name has been synonymous with a multitude of daytime soap operas since 1984, including “Santa Barbara,” Guiding Light,” “Another World,” “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital,” among others, has returned to the genre as a producer at “The Young and the Restless,” Soap Opera Network can confirm. Back at the show’s studio for several months, sources initially indicated that Phelps had returned in a non-producing capacity after previously serving as the show’s executive producer from 2012-2016. However, following the news of Elizabeth Hendrickson directing at the drama series, with the actress announcing in an Instagram post that included a list of names she thanked for helping her throughout the process, including current executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith, who she said, “greenlit my goals from the start,” Hendrickson also included Phelps’ name among those thank yous. Sources subsequently confirmed Phelps’ return to the soap as a producer. Receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in directing from Carnegie Mellon University, Phelps began her career in daytime television in 1974 as a production assistant at CBS’ “Guiding Light.” After three years in New York, she took her chance in Hollywood in 1977 to become a music director/supervisor at “General Hospital,” a position she held until 1984, when a similar opportunity arose at “Santa Barbara.” During her time at the NBC drama series, she held various positions, including producer, supervising producer, and eventually executive producer. Taking her experience at the two Los Angeles-based soap operas, Phelps returned to New York to become executive producer of “Guiding Light,” the daytime soap that began her career in television. She would go on to executive produce sister soap “Another World,” before ultimately landing back at ABC, this time as executive producer of “One Life to Live.” Successfully increasing the show’s ratings, particularly in the key Women 18-49 sales demographic where it consistently rivaled the network’s flagship soap “General Hospital,” Phelps was soon promoted at the network to become executive producer of said flagship. During her time in Port Charles, Phelps helped successfully launch spinoff series “General Hospital: Night Shift” for SOAPnet, the now defunct cable network dedicated to same day episodes of current daytime dramas at night. Following her exit from “General Hospital” in 2012, Phelps executive produced “Hollywood Heights,” a primetime drama for Teen Nick centering on a group of teens and young adults. Several familiar names starred in the series including Melissa Ordway (“The Young and the Restless”), Brittany Underwood (“One Life to Live”), the late Cody Longo (“Days of our Lives”), Robert Adamson (“The Young and the Restless”), Hunter King (“The Young and the Restless”), Grayson McCouch (“As The World Turns”) and Tina Huang (“Days of our Lives”), among others. Josh Griffith, who currently serves as executive producer and head writer of “The Young and the Restless,” worked alongside Phelps at “Hollywood Heights” as the show’s head writer. The series was produced by Sony Pictures Television, which announced in July 2012 that the duo would continue in those roles, but this time at the long-running daytime drama series, replacing Maria Arena Bell. Throughout her career, Phelps received 14 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including 11 wins. Five wins came from her work at “General Hospital,” with three others from “The Young and the Restless.” Note: The post Jill Farren Phelps Returns To ‘The Young And The Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When the cast of “General Hospital” gets back to work on Monday, August 4, after being given the entire month of July off as part of the show’s summer hiatus, actor Chris L. McKenna will return to the Prospect Studios in Hollywood as a contract cast member, six months after making his debut in Port Charles in the recurring role of Jack Brennan on the ABC drama series. Following the exit of Charles Mesure, who originated the role, several soap veterans reportedly auditioned for the role of Brennan, Director of World Security Bureau (WSB), who heads up operations in Port Charles, but it was McKenna who ultimately swayed producers with his charming portrayal of the station chief. As a result, and with the way things are going in story, it only makes sense for the show to lock in the venerable actor. “The overwhelming support from you beautiful people helped make it happen,” said McKenna in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Appreciate you all so much. I’d love to give a big old (CLASSIFIED) kiss to each one of you! “@ChrisLMcKenna is not only a phenomenal actor but he is also the nicest & funniest human being ever. And he knows how to land a fun pose. Such a pleasure to meet him,” said “General Hospital” fan @EmilinaB in a post on X that included a posed photo with the actor following the kick-off of the annual General Hospital Fan Club Weekend event that took place this weekend at the Embassy Suites in Glendale, CA. In response to the photo, McKenna joked, “Poster for NCIS: Glendale.” “It was a pleasure meeting @ChrisLMcKenna last night and Chris, based on this picture alone, I am sure most people would get the question wrong as to which one of us was a “singing dancing wood nymph,” commented Michael Cipes (@PopCultureBlitz) in another post shared on X. The news of McKenna’s status change was first announced at the top of his event with co-star Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli) on Friday, August 1, Soap Central reported. During the event, the pair performed a duet of the song “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” by The Righteous Brothers, and written by Phil Spector, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Coming up, look for McKenna to reunite with his former “One Life to Live” TV mom Erika Slezak (ex-Victoria Lord Buchanan) when she joins the cast of “General Hospital” as a new character. In an interview with Michael Fairman TV, conducted before Slezak’s casting at “General Hospital,” McKenna said, “Erika Slezak means so much to me. She still calls me her son, but says, ‘You’re not my son anymore. You’re so grown up.’ I said, ‘Not true. It’ll never be true. I’m always your son.’ What I wouldn’t do to work with her for one day again.” McKenna portrayed Joey Buchanan on "One Life to Live," the youngest son of Slezak's character, from 1990-1993. His other credits include the role of Detective Mark Harding on "The Young and the Restless" and Dr. Hayden on "The Bold and the Beautiful," as well as guest appearances on several primetime shows, including "90210," "NCIS: New Orleans," "Criminal Minds," "State of Affairs," "Chicago Fire," "S.W.A.T." and "Good Trouble" among others. Note: The post Chris L. McKenna Upped To Contract Status At ‘General Hospital’ Where He Appears As Jack Brennan appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I think they mean when Tracey Thomson's name will appear in the credits as co-head writer with Michele Val Jean as head writer. It's my understanding that Guza left somewhere between when the show premiered in February and early April. So, his name should remain in the credits for a few more weeks. I'll check, but the shift could/should happen around or before September.

Making her television acting debut in a 2001 episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” veteran soap star Elizabeth Hendrickson (“The Young and the Restless,” “All My Children”) has recently taken on a different kind of role, this time working behind the scenes as a director. Hendrickson, who currently appears in the recurring role of Chloe Mitchell on “The Young and the Restless,” announced the news in an Instagram post, saying, “After 24 years in front of the camera, I’m thrilled to be able to tell you all that I’ve stepped behind it.” She added, “I’ve spent the past 18 months up in the booth, shadowing, observing & absorbing — not knowing if it would ever turn into something more. There were hurdles but I kept showing up, paying attention, and fell in love with the process.” “On Tuesday the 5th my first episode will air,” Hendrickson continued. “I hope you enjoy it as much as I did directing it. The privilege (and pressure of working with two giants of our genre, Eric Braeden [Victor Newman] and Melody Thomas Scott [Nikki Newman], on my first day was not lost on me. I have been supported every step of the way by my ‘Y&R’ family…the amazing cast and crew. I have deep gratitude for so many people from Y&R, Sony and CBS. Eric Braeden, Elizabeth Hendrickson e.c.hendrickson/Instagram “Huge thanks to Josh Griffith, our Executive Producer and Head Writer, who greenlit my goals from the start. Danielle Unger [Director in Current Programming, CBS], Renée Villafan [VP, Production & Soaps, Sony Pictures Television], Matt Olsen [Associate Producer], Jonathan Fishman [Producer], Vivianne Gundaker [Producer], Robbin Phyllips [Associate Director], Matt Kane [Director, Media and Talent], Jill Farren Phelps [Producer]…..It took support and determination from so many.. and I got it. And to Owen Renfroe [Director] — the best teacher and mentor I could’ve asked for — thank you for your time, wisdom and belief in me.” e.c.hendrickson/Instagram In response to Hendrickson’s news, several of her current and former colleagues across daytime shared words of congratulations and enthusiasm for the next chapter in her journey, including Finola Hughes, Tracey E. Bregman, Courtney Hope, Greg Rikaart, Rory Gibson, Melissa Claire Egan, Eildeen Davidson, Lauralee Bell, Jonathan Bennett, Jordi Vilasuso, Melissa Ordway, Kate Linder, Nathan Owens, Kate Mansi, Ryan Carnes, Laura Wright, Andrea Bogart, Billy Flynn, Julia Pace, Alicia Minshew, William deVry, Redding Munsell, Brian Gaskill, and a whole host of others. “Lizzy!!! This is soooo fantastic! I am sure you were amazing! Huge congrats!” said Minshew, who played Kendall Hart on “All My Children” during Hendrickson’s run on the soap, where she played the role of twins Maggie Stone and Frankie Stone, although not at the same time. “It’s here!!! Can’t wait to see!! Infinitely proud of your hard work,” commented Mansi, who currently appears as Kristina Corinthos-Davis on “General Hospital.” “Right on, congrats! Keep up the great work my friend,” cheered Owens, who appears as Holden Novak on “The Young and the Restless.” e.c.hendrickson/Instagram “Brilliant!!! Congratulations, that is an amazing amazing accomplishment! So damn proud of you!! No mean feat xxx,” exclaimed Hughes, who portrays Anna Devane on “General Hospital,” where she worked with Hendrickson, who previously played Margaux Dawson on the ABC daytime soap. “So very proud of you ! Yay” echoed Linder, who has starred as Esther Valentine on “The Young and the Restless” for more than 43 years, and portrays Hendrickson’s character’s mother. “You’re amazing! Such a natural. So excited and so PROUD OF YOU!!” enthused Egan, who plays Chelsea Lawson, a dear friend of Hendrickson’s character on “The Young and the Restless.” “And your so good at it! Can’t wait for more,” proclaimed Hope, who plays Sally Spectra on “The Young and the Restless.” Look for Hendrickson’s episode of “The Young and the Restless” to air on Tuesday, August 5, which is episode #13181, and will see Victor and Nikki arguing about family matters, while Jill (Jess Walton) and Billy (Jason Thompson) share a heated exchange. Meanwhile, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) seeks to protect her interests. Hendrickson joins a growing list of female soap stars who challenged themselves to go beyond the front of the camera by becoming directors, including Kimberly McCullough (ex-Robin Scorpio, “General Hospital”), Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady, “Days of our Lives”) and Heather Tom (Katie Logan, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), among others. Note: The post Elizabeth Hendrickson Tackles Directing At ‘The Young And The Restless’; First Episode Airs Tuesday, August 5 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The Friday, August 1 and Monday, August 4 episodes of CBS’ “Beyond the Gates” sees of the daytime treated to a musical event like no other when, for the first time in decades, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) reunites with Sharon (Bonita Brisker) and Tracy (Maria Howell) to perform as the Articulettes. In photos released for the performance, watch all the love and appreciation they receive from the folks of Fairmont Crest, plus get a sneak peek at what’s to come with next week’s video promo. In the Friday, August 1 episode, Derek (Ben Gavin) was painfully honest with Ashley (Jen Jacob), and The Duprees got ready for The Articulettes’ Reunion Concert, while Hayley (Marquita Goings) tried to convince Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) to let go of his attachment to his former family. Meanwhile, on the Monday, August 4 episode, Anita surprises her fans with a major revelation while Samantha (Najah Jackson) tries to broker peace between her parents, Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Smitty (Mike Manning), plus Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) lays into Leslie (Tricia Mann-Grant) for crashing the concert. Check out photos from the concert below. PHOTO GALLERY Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon, Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert The Artioulettes Reunion Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon, Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Sean Freeman as Andre Richardson, Bonita Brisker as Sharon and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Ambyr Michelle as Eva Thomas and Lauren Buglioli as Vanessa McBride Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Colby Muhammad as Katherine “Kat” Richardson Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Jaden Lucas Miller as Tyrell Richardson Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Arielle Prepetit as Naomi Hamilton Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Colby Muhammad as Katherine “Kat” Richardson, Daphnee Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Daphnée Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Jaden Lucas Miller as Tyrell Richardson and Mike Manning as Bradley “Smitty” Smith Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Colby Muhammad as Katherine “Kat” Richardson and Daphnée Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Daphnée Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon, Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Trisha Mann-Grant as Leslie Thomas Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon, Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Beyond the Gates / The Articulettes Concert Bonita Brisker as Sharon, Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Maria Howell as Tracy Quantrell Colbert/CBS Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Celebrates The Articulettes – PHOTOS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Initially, I was told she was working in the booth in a non-producer capacity. Clearly, that wasn't totally correct. She is a producer/supervising producer working the booth at Y&R.

Annie faked a miscarriage to blame Reva, similar to how Hayley will likely blame Dani for the death of her own fictitious baby.

“The Young and the Restless” set a new season high for an individual episode among Women 18-49 on Thursday, July 17, with a 0.42 rating. The episode lifted both “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Beyond the Gates,” with the latter soap marking its second-best Women 18-49 rating (0.29) for an individual episode ever, and tied for its second-best Women 25-54 rating ever (0.44) for a single episode. NOTE: Please do not copy and paste the entire ratings. Thank you. Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings (Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year) Summary / Rankings Total Viewers RankShowTotal ViewersChange (LW/LY)1.Y&R / The Young and the Restless (CBS)2,970,00(+35,000) / (-25,000)2.B&B / The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,590,000(+45,000) / (-33,000)3.GH / General Hospital (ABC)1,966,000(+46,000) / (+101,000)4.BTG / Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,519,000(-20,000)* / (N/A) Households RankShowHousehold RatingChange (LW/LY)1.Y&R / The Young and the Restless (CBS)1.9(same) / (-0.1)2.B&B / The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.6(same) / (-0.2)3.GH / General Hospital (ABC)1.2(same) / (same)4.BTG / Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.0(same)* / (N/A) Women 18-49 Rating RankShowWomen 18-49 RatingChange (LW/LY)1.Y&R / The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.30(+0.05) / (+0.05)2.B&B / The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.26(+0.03) / (+0.03)3.BTG / Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.22(+0.02) / (N/A)4.GH / General Hospital (ABC)0.17(same) / (-0.06) Women 25-54 Rating RankShowWomen 25-54 RatingChange (LW/LY)1.Y&R / The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.45(+0.01) / (+0.02)2.B&B / The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40(+0.02) / (+0.03)3.BTG / Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.34(+0.02) / (N/A)4.GH / General Hospital (ABC)0.28(same) / (-0.05) Day-To-Day Ratings – W18-49/W25-54 Rating BTG / Beyond the Gates (CBS) DayW18-49 RatingW25-54 RatingDuration (In Minutes)Monday0.180.2960Tuesday0.190.3360Wednesday0.220.3160Thursday0.290.4460Friday0.200.3160Summary0.220.34300 B&B / The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) DayW18-49 RatingW25-54 RatingDuration (In Minutes)Monday0.250.4030Tuesday0.240.3630Wednesday0.260.3930Thursday0.330.5230Friday0.220.3630Summary0.260.40150 GH / General Hospital (ABC) DayW18-49 RatingW25-54 RatingDuration (In Minutes)Monday0.190.3060Tuesday0.160.3160Wednesday0.170.2560Thursday0.180.2860Friday0.160.2560Summary0.170.28300 Y&R / The Young and the Restless (CBS) DayW18-49 RatingW25-54 RatingDuration (In Minutes)Monday0.290.4760Tuesday0.270.3560Wednesday0.260.4360Thursday0.420.5760Friday0.270.4160Summary0.300.45300 Note: Highest rated individual episodes are highlighted in bold (blue). LEGEND P = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Note: The post Soap Opera Ratings Report For The Week Of July 14-18, 2025 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Young and the Restless” star Kate Linder (Esther Valentine) has once again teamed up with ALS Network to host a charity event benefitting ALS research and care, in honor of her late mother, Molly Wolveck. Appearing on the CBS daytime drama series for more than 43 years, Linder became the celebrity spokesperson and ambassador for ALS and ALS Network in 2004, just as her late brother-in-law Scott Buzzell, was diagnosed with ALS, with Linder and her late husband, Dr. Ron Linder, as well as their families, including Molly, determined to do everything they could to find a cure. Fundraising, raising awareness and lobbying Congress for ALS Network for more than two decades, Linder recognizes the dedication ALS Network has in finding treatments and cures for the insidious disease. With her late mother’s dual commitments to both art and to finding a cure for ALS through the ALS Network, Linder will host a reception and art sale to celebrate her artwork on Sunday, August 17, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. PT at the 9176 Gallery, located at 9176 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. “I’m thrilled that my mom’s artwork will once again be able to help people with ALS through the ALS Network,” said Linder in a statement. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there for a wonderful afternoon filled with amazing art from my mom and from other artists so that we can make even more progress towards finding a cure for ALS.” Wolveck passed away on June 1, 2023. She was 98 years old. During last year’s fundraiser event, Linder donated even more of her mom’s artwork. Additionally, Craig Byrd and Roy Oldenkamp were inspired to donate artwork by other artists from their personal collections to help the worthy cause. The art will be on display and available for purchase with all of the proceeds going to the ALS Network. To attend the event, submit RSVPs to TeamKateLinder.org. The gallery space is generously being donated by local Southern California developer Faring. All proceeds benefit ALS Network. For more information about the event, check out the flyer below. Kate Linder; ALS Network About ALS Network Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal, neurodegenerative illness that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. People with ALS lose the ability to move, speak, swallow, and, eventually, to breathe – all while their minds and senses usually continue to function. People who have served in any branch of the military are diagnosed with ALS nearly twice as often as the general population. Currently, there are no known cures for ALS and only modestly effective treatments. The mission of the ALS Network is to partner with the ALS community as we drive the discovery of prevention strategies, treatments, and cures for ALS; provide access to quality care and connection; and promote initiatives to improve health outcomes. Note: The post Kate Linder & ALS Network Present An Afternoon Of Art To Benefit ALS Research & Care Honoring Molly Wolveck appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The Erika Slezak Fan Club, maintained by its president, Walter Miller, unveiled a brand new website design on Wednesday featuring more photographs, career highlights, fan club memories and a treasure trove of content from “One Life to Live,” particularly material connected to Slezak’s character, Victoria Lord Buchanan. In addition to the new layout, a new email address has also been created to enable fans to better connect with the fan club: [email protected]. Miller notes that fans should add the email address to their contacts, as this will help ensure they continue receiving updates and prevent emails from ending up in spam or junk folders. Elsewhere, the fan club confirmed that Slezak will be playing a new character on “General Hospital” when she begins taping episodes in September, which are slated to air in the fall. To visit the new website, check out erikaslezak.com. Courtesy of Erika Slezak Fan Club (Walter Miller) As previously reported, the six-time Emmy award-winning actress announced in June that she had signed a short-term contract with the daytime drama series. At the time, Slezak did not know which character she would be playing or when her scenes would air. Still, she was excited to be working again with former “One Life to Live” executive producer Frank Valentini, who since 2012 has overseen the day-to-day operations of “General Hospital” as that show’s executive producer. “I am thrilled to confirm that my dear friend and former ‘One Life to Live’ colleague, Erika Slezak, will appear on @GeneralHospital this Fall. Stay tuned as we prepare to introduce another daytime legend to Port Charles,” said Valentini in a message posted to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after Slezak’s initial casting was announced. Earlier this month, Daytime Confidential was the first to report that Slezak would be portraying a brand new character when she arrives in Port Charles. According to a “rumor report” from the outlet, the character will be revealed to be the long-lost sister of Dr. Monica Quartermaine (played until 2023 by the late Leslie Charleson). Should Slezak join the cast as a relative of Monica’s, it would mark the first time since the character’s introduction in 1976 (then played by Patsy Rahn) that the soap opera would establish a sibling for her, considering Monica was known to have been an orphan raised by Gail Baldwin (played by the late Susan Brown) with no direct family ties introduced beyond her cousin Lorena Sharpe Barrington (Shelley Taylor Morgan). In the years since “One Life to Live” went off the air in January 2012, Slezak went on to reprise her role from the show for the short-lived 2013 online revival that was produced by Prospect Park Networks, which at the time had landed the exclusive licensing rights to the show’s characters. The company went on to sue ABC, accusing the network of looking to create a “mega soap” scheme following the network’s use of key “One Life to Live” characters on “General Hospital.” Prospect Park Networks had been seeking more than $95 million in damages. By December 2012, the lawsuit had been dismissed, with the rights to both the “One Life to Live” brand and characters returning to ABC, along with the rights to the “All My Children” brand and characters. Playing Viki on “One Life to Live” for more than 40 years, Slezak won six Emmy Awards, each in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, earning the most wins of any individual actress. By 2018, Slezak would make her first appearance after the dual cancellations of “One Life to Live,” playing the role of Helen in an episode of “The Resident.” She followed that up with an appearance in the May 3, 2019 episode of “Blue Bloods, playing the role of Donna Duvall. She again reprised the role in the January 6, 2023 episode In 2021, Slezak made her Hallmark Channel original movie debut, appearing alongside soap alums Lyndsy Fonseca (“The Young and the Restless”) and Chandler Massey (“Days of our Lives”) in “Next Stop, Christmas.” Lea Thompson (“Back to the Future”) and Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”) also starred in the holiday movie. Slezak and her husband, Brian Davies, sadly lost their daughter, Amanda Elizabeth Davies, in January 2024. Note: The post Erika Slezak Fan Club Unveils Website Redesign; Confirms Actress Will Play New Character On ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

They gained viewers, but were down slightly in the key demos. They still beat GH among Women 18-49, and tied among Women 25-54. It's within range of its average for the last few months. I'd rather more significant gains, but not being far off from B&B in the demos is a win to me.

During the week of July 21-25, 2025, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” continued to see year-over-year improvement among the key sales demographics used to sell ads for daytime television and Total Viewers, despite minor declines compared to its performance one week earlier among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54. Up +105,000 viewers week-to-week and +96,000 year-over-year, the long-running drama series attracted its largest audience in four weeks with 3.075 million viewers tuning in, while marking the largest gain across daytime broadcast compared to the same week last year. Meanwhile, among Women 18-49, although the soap’s 0.26 rating was down -0.04 week-to-week, the soap was up +0.01 year-over-year. Among Women 25-54, the series was down -0.02 (0.43 rating vs. 0.45 rating) week-to-week, which was flat with the comparable week last year. Averaging 1.556 million viewers, “Beyond the Gates” also attracted its largest audience in four weeks, with the new soap also up +493,000 from the year ago performance of “The Talk,” which was airing amended repeats at the time. Meanwhile, demographically, the show was down -0.02 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.20 rating vs. 0.22 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.32 rating vs. 0.34 rating). Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg Jeff Lipsky/ABC Season 28 of “The View” concluded with the show’s largest audience and best Women 25-54 rating in five weeks (2.343 million; 0.35 rating), with the daytime talk show also seeing week-to-week and year-over-year growth among Women 18-49 (0.24 rating). Elsewhere on ABC, “General Hospital” saw its best performance in the key demos in four weeks with a 0.19 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.32 rating among Women 25-54. “GMA3” marked its best Women 25-54 rating in four weeks (0.21 rating). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of July 21-25, 2025 among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a week-to-week and year-over-year performance comparison. Note*: Figures under the 2024 column for “Beyond the Gates” are compared to the performance of the former time slot occupant, “The Talk,” which aired amended repeats during the comparable week last year. “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” is compared with the performance of its predecessor, “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” Meanwhile, “GMA3” is compared with the performance of its predecessor, “GMA3: What You Need to Know.” With the game show airing amended repeats, demos for “Let’s Make a Deal” were not reported by Nielsen. The show also aired amended repeats during the same week last year. Households and Total Viewers for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” were unavailable at press time. Week of July 21-25, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R 0.38 0.43 0.40 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R 0.36 0.37 0.35 3. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.27 0.24 0.33 4. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.26 0.30 0.25 5. The View (ABC) 0.24 0.20 0.22 6. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.22 0.26 0.23 7. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 0.20 0.22 N/A* 8. General Hospital (ABC) 0.19 0.17 0.21 — TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.19 0.17 0.23 10. GMA3 (ABC) 0.14 0.11 0.15* 11. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.13 0.13 0.19 NR. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R NR* NR* NR* NR. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R NR* NR* NR* Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 21-25, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R 0.53 0.59 0.57 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R 0.50 0.52 0.51 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.43 0.45 0.43 4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.40 0.40 0.51 5. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.37 0.40 0.38 6. The View (ABC) 0.35 0.30 0.36 7. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 0.32 0.34 N/A* — General Hospital (ABC) 0.32 0.28 0.34 9. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.30 0.28 0.35 10. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.21 0.22 0.26 — GMA3 (ABC) 0.21 0.16 0.23* NR. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R NR* NR* NR* NR. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R NR* NR* NR* Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 21-25, 2025 Households Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R 2.3 2.2 NR* 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R 2.0 1.9 NR* 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 1.9 1.9 2.0 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 1.6 1.6 1.7 5. The View (ABC) 1.5 1.5 1.7 6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R 1.3 1.3 NR* 7. General Hospital (ABC) 1.2 1.2 1.2 — Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R 1.2 1.1 NR* 9. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 1.0 1.0 0.7 10. GMA3 (ABC) 0.8 0.7 0.9* 11. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.7 0.7 0.8 N/A. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) N/A* 1.0 1.3 N/A. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) N/A* 0.7 0.9* Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 21-25, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R 3,744 3,777 NR* 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R 3,342 3,305 NR* 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 3,075 2,970 2,979 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 2,571 2,590 2,602 5. The View (ABC) 2,343 2,220 2,495 6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R 2,174 2,254 NR* 7. General Hospital (ABC) 1,861 1,966 1,853 8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R 1,843 1,859 NR* 9. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 1,556 1,519 1,063 10. GMA3 (ABC) 1,256 1,149 1,313* 11. NBC News Daily (NBC) 1,143 1,087 1,249 N/A. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) N/A* 1,623 1,936 N/A. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) N/A* 1,134 1,249* Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – July 21-25, 2025 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. 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 P = Premiere R = Repeat S = Special NR = Not Rated / Not Ranked N/A = Not Available * denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* “Let’s Make a Deal” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. “The Price is Right” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. At press time, Households and Total Viewers were not available for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” during the week of June July 21-25, 2025. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Improves Among Key Demos, ‘The Young And The Restless’ Dominates – RATINGS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

ABC has released sneak peek clips of the cast of “General Hospital” vs. the cast of “The Young and the Restless” appearing on the Thursday, July 31 episode of “Celebrity Family Feud,” airing at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following another episode of the game featuring ​​music producer Diplo going head-to-head with actress Laverne Cox. The first clip sees “General Hospital” star Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford) take on “The Young and the Restless” actress Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) as they are asked, “Name something your mate’s booty has in common with a basketball. Turner was the quickest to respond, proclaiming, “It’s round,” which was the top answer from those surveyed. Earlier in the clip, Turner and Michelle could be seen hugging, a gesture likely from when they worked together on “General Hospital,” where Stafford had played Nina Reeves from 2014-2019. Donnell Turner vs. Michelle Stafford / Celebrity Family Feud With Turner indicating his team would play the round, things eventually circled back to him in another clip as his second answer to the basketball question was, “You play with it, Steve!” To find out if that answer was correct, you’ll just have to tune in. Donnell Turner / Celebrity Family Feud In another round, the team at “The Young and the Restless” takes the challenge with the question, “Name an occupation in which someone with a baby face might have a hard time.” Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair), who played opposite “General Hospital” star Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo), was the first to respond with the top answer of a cop/police officer. Lauralee Bell vs. Rena Sofer / Celebrity Family Feud Joining Donnell Turner and Rena Sofer on the “General Hospital” team were Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford), Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), and team captain Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), playing for their charity, The Nature Conservancy. In addition to Michelle Stafford and Lauralee Bell, “The Young and the Restless” team also included Bryton James (Devon Winters), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) and Joshua Morrow (Nicholas Newman), playing for Entertainment Community Fund’s Southern California Wildfires Fund. Bell was the team captain. Bryton James, Melissa Claire Egan, Lauralee Bell, Michelle Stafford, Joshua Morrow, Steve Harvey Wilford Harewood/Disney Check out more photos of the soap stars appearing on “Celebrity Family Feud” below. PHOTO GALLERY ‘General Hospital’ Cast on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Finola Hughes, Donnell Turner, Rena Sofer, Tanisha Harper, Maurice Benard Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘The Young and the Restless’ Cast on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Finola Hughes, Donnell Turner, Rena Sofer, Tanisha Harper, Maurice Benard Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Finola Hughes from “General Hospital” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Donnell Turner from “General Hospital” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Joshua Morrow from “The Young and the Restless” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Melissa Claire Egan from “The Young and the Restless Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Maurice Benard from “General Hospital” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Bryton James from “The Young and the Restless” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Tanisha Harper from “General Hospital” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Michelle Stafford from “The Young and the Restless” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Rena Sofer from “General Hospital” Wilford Harewood/Disney ‘General Hospital’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ / Celebrity Family Feud Lauralee Bell from “The Young and the Restless” Wilford Harewood/Disney In a promo for the episode, additional answers to the question, “Name something your mate’s booty has in common with the basketball,” include “It bounces” (Rena Sofer) and “Air comes out?” (Maurice Benard). Check out a promo for the episode below. The “General Hospital” vs. “The Young and the Restless” matchup on “Celebrity Family Feud” airs Thursday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Stream the next day on Hulu. Note: The post FIRST LOOK: ‘General Hospital’ Vs. ‘The Young And The Restless’ On ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ (VIDEO) appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As previously reported, the cast of “General Hospital” will take on the cast of “The Young and the Restless” when cast members from both daytime dramas appear on the Thursday, July 31 episode of the ABC primetime game show “Celebrity Family Feud,” hosted by Steve Harvey. Representing “General Hospital” are cast members Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford), Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo), Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford) and Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), who are playing for their charity, The Nature Conservancy. From “The Young and the Restless,” Joshua Morrow (Nicholas Newman), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) and Bryton James (Devon Winters) will be playing for Entertainment Community Fund’s Southern California Wildfires Fund. Disney “Thank you @iamsteveharveytv and the whole ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ team for making us feel so welcome in Atlanta!” said Lauralee Bell in the caption of a post she made on Instagram, sharing a behind-the-scenes compilation video from her experience taping the episode. “Love our #YR family and we couldn’t have done it without our own @mattykane1. Extra fun hanging with our friends at #GH.” In response to Bell’s post, the official account of the game show said, “Let’s do it!” “We were definitely feuding,” joked Finola Hughes during an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Mark” in May, which was taped not too long after she returned from the Atlanta studio where the game show is taped. Finola Hughes, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Disney “I was the captain! Well, that means that you go up first and I realized that the little buzzer was a little high. So, when everyone was sort of busy doing other things, I went over and I was practicing with the buzzer, so that I could be fast. But I was practicing at home with Sadie and Cash!” she added, referencing her daughter and son, who thought she would be awful at the game. “We don’t have a buzzer on our counter in the kitchen, every time I would do it, I kept going ‘Bzzz, bzzz!’ You know, and Cash was like, ‘You know you can’t do that when you come on the show?” In a promo for the upcoming episode, Steve Harvey asks the question, “Name something your mate’s booty has in common with the basketball.” Rena Sofer said, “It bounces,” while Maurice Benard stated, “Air comes out?” Check out a promo for the episode below. The “General Hospital” vs. “The Young and the Restless” matchup airs Thursday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following the game featuring music producer Diplo going head-to-head with actress Laverne Cox. Note: The post ‘Celebrity Family Feud’: ‘General Hospital’ Vs. ‘The Young And The Restless’ Matchup – Behind the Scenes Videos, Photos & Charities They Are Playing For appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Technically, Deadline's "sources" are saying they are recasting the role, so the show didn't necessarily tell the outlet anything different from what I previously reported. Haha.

With Al Calderon being cast as a series regular on “Brilliant Minds,” it looks like “Days of our Lives” will indeed be recasting the role of Javi Hernandez. Although a spokesperson for the daytime drama series told Soap Opera Network, “We do not comment on the contract status of our actors, but fans should not worry, ‘Javi’ is alive and well in Salem,” following news of Calderon joining the NBC primetime medical drama, Deadline reported on Wednesday that the soap opera is seeking to recast his role. According to the outlet, Calderon has been busy taping new episodes of “Days of our Lives,” which are slated to air in May 2026. Calderon first appeared in Salem in October 2024, though he began taping episodes at the soap opera in February 2024, a result of the soap’s advanced tape-to-air schedule. Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, “Brilliant Minds” follows Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health. Calderon will portray Nurse Silva on the series, who is described as the Mayor of Bronx General. With his ability to run the hospital while looking good doing it, his warm, funny and outgoing charm may or may not be the reason why he knows everything about everyone at work. In addition to Calderon, new cast members joining the show during Season 2 include Brian Altemus and John Clarence Stewart, with the former playing Dr. Charlie Porter, the new neurology resident who is guarded, competitive and hiding something from his fellow doctors. Meanwhile, Stewart will play Dr. Anthony Thorne, a mid-career ER doctor who’s grown a little too comfortable with the maxim that emergency medicine is blue-collar work. The series cast also includes Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce, Ashleigh LaThrop as Ericka Kinney, Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II as Jacob Nash, Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nichols (“One Life to Live”) and Donna Murphy as Dr. Muriel Landon. Bellamy Young (“Scandal”) recently signed on as a recurring guest star. “Brilliant Minds” was created by Michael Grassi, who also serves as writer and executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Melissa Aouate, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis and Shefali Malhoutra also executive produce. Berlanti Productions, Fabel Entertainment, The Imaginarium, Grassi Productions and Tavala produce in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Season 2 of the medical drama premieres Monday, September 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, following “The Voice.” Note: The post Al Calderon Exits ‘Days Of Our Lives’; Soap Plans To Recast Javi Hernandez Character appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The show is recasting per Deadline.

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