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Daytime newcomer Alex Cheeks has been cast in the recurring role of Donnell McBride, the son of Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Douglas McBride (Jason Graham). Cheeks, who graduated from Atlanta International School last year, will make his first appearance in Fairmont Crest on the Wednesday, October 1 episode of the daytime drama series when Donnell shows up and demands answers about what happened to his father, who died off-screen in a car accident as revealed in the Thursday, September 25 episode. In future episodes, look for Donnell to have an encounter with Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom), his mother’s secret lover, during an intense fact-finding mission. “My family is filing a wrongful suit against you, the bartender and the whole casino, and we’re not stopping until we shut you guys down,” Donnell tells Joey in a preview clip highlighting what to expect during the week of September 29-October 3, 2025. In addition to “Beyond the Gates,” Cheeks recently celebrated the New York premiere of the film “Saffron Kingdom,” which follows the story of a mother, Masrat (Diana Aras), who flees with her son, Rizwan (Cheeks), after her husband is abducted, and how the family deals with trauma in the aftermath of the Kashmir conflict. Cheeks is represented by the Atlanta-based Houghton Talent Agency. Watch a preview of what’s coming up on “Beyond the Gates” below. Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Casts Newcomer Alex Cheeks first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On the Thursday, September 25 episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Doug McBride was reported dead after getting into a car accident, which took place off-screen, and with that, actor Jason Graham has concluded his run on the daytime drama, and in the process marked the first character death for the series since its February launch. In a clip posted to Instagram by Graham’s on-screen wife, Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa McBride), the actor, who was recurring on the soap, shared a few words with the cast and crew after taping his final scenes, saying, “I love you all. You guys are family for life.” Buglioli could be heard in the background, saying, “I love you, husband.” “One of the best I’ve ever had the honor to play with. Thank you,” commented co-star Jon Lindstrom, whose character, Joey Armstrong, played a key role in Doug’s death, according to the current storyline playing out. Vanessa was having an affair with Joey, news of which Doug only recently learned. Additionally, Doug was a notorious gambler and frequented Joey’s casino, owing more than he could afford. Jason Graham, Jon Lindstrom Chris Reel/CBS “We love you,” stated Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), while Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree) said, “Love this so much.” Before landing in Fairmont Crest, Graham made his daytime soap opera debut in 1999 when he appeared in an episode of “All My Children” as a bartender. He went on to appear in primetime, including “Heroes,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Melissa & Joey,” “Being Mary Jane,” “The Walking Dead,” and more recently “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” and “All American: Homecoming.” Note: The post Jason Graham Exits ‘Beyond The Gates’ As Doug McBride first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Last appearing in daytime as Ava Vitali on “Days of our Lives” in April, two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Tamara Braun is returning to the genre in the newly created role of Sienna Bacall, beginning with the Tuesday, October 14 episode. In an interview with TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now, Braun reveals that her character is introduced to the canvas as someone who runs a club in Hollywood. “There’s mystery there, which I think is a really cool way to introduce the character and very fitting for a soap.” With her casting, Braun reunites with several former colleagues at other soap operas she’s worked, including Lucas Adams, who portrayed her on-screen son Tripp Dalton on “Days of our Lives,” and Roger Howarth, who played Franco Baldwin on “General Hospital” during Braun’s run as Kim Nero (2017-2019). Details on Howarth’s character on “The Young and the Restless” have not been announced, while Adams will take over the role of Noah Newman, the eldest biological child of Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case). “The universe was conspiring to put all of us together,” commented Braun to TV Guide. “It’s super cool to be able to work with people you’ve worked with before, so I’m looking forward to seeing what comes down the pike.” Talking about getting to work with the veteran cast of “The Young and the Restless,” Braun notes, “It’s such a great group of people, and I’m hoping the fans dig it. I’m just looking forward to being able to play with a new group of people, and people I’ve played with before.” In a fall preview released by TV Insider, head writer and executive producer Josh Griffith teased the storyline involving Braun, Adams and Howarth, saying, “They’re all tied into the same story, which is this major L.A noir story that I’m telling that has Nick and Sharon right at the center of it as they try to save Noah from a very dangerous situation that will involve Tamara and Roger’s characters.” Another new character being introduced by the show, who will also be involved in the storyline, is Detective Burrow, played by yet another “General Hospital” alum, Matt Cohen, who also appeared during Braun’s time in Port Charles. Cohen will make his first appearance on the Thursday, October 16 episode of “The Young and the Restless.” Note: The post Tamara Braun First Air Date Set For ‘The Young And The Restless’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

While the name of the character she’ll be portraying remains under wraps until her first episode airs on Friday, September 26, it looks like Erika Slezak‘s time in Port Charles is already coming to a close, according to an update by her official fan club. In a post shared by her fan club president, Walter Miller, the same day Slezak makes her debut in Port Charles will also mark the conclusion of her stay in Los Angeles. He also included a statement from Slezak, talking about her three weeks of taping at Prospect Studios in Hollywood. “The past three weeks have been an incredible yet exhausting journey,” said Slezak in a statement released to the fan club. “I worked every day with amazing, friendly, and lovely people—not just the actors, but everyone involved, from the hair and make-up team, including Angela, Wendy, and Karol, to the crew and the fabulous Bruce Cooperman, who I have known for over 30 years since his days as a cameraman on ‘OLTL,’ and the security guard, Emma. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. I couldn’t have done it without them. Reconnecting with Chris McKenna (my Joey) [now appearing as Jack Brennan] and his lovely family was wonderful. Seeing Marianne, Chris’s mom, was a special moment, and it was a delightful surprise to see Jessica Tuck [ex-Cassandra Pierce; ex-Megan Gordon, ‘One Life to Live’],” Slezak continued. “Spending time with Tuc Watkins [ex-David Vickers, ‘One Life to Live’] and his children, as well as with Roger Howarth [ex-Austin Gatlin-Holt; ex-Franco Baldwin; ex-Todd Manning, ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘General Hospital’], provided a wonderful break. “Adjusting to the different schedule has been a challenge, but Frank Valentini, ‘the boss,’ has been very helpful and patient. He’s a dear old friend and a highly skilled executive producer. Many others I knew from ‘OLTL’ have helped make the transition to ‘GH’ less stressful.” Shout-Out To Jane Elliot / Return Home “A very special thank you to Jane Elliot [Tracy Quartermaine], who was as wonderful, delightful, and challenging to work with as I had imagined. She’s positively brilliant!” said Slezak of her scene partner. “It’s been great to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. While this has been such a terrific experience, I am very happy to be heading home. I have missed my family, my puppies, and my pussycat so much. Working on ‘GH’ was a wonderful experience, and I hope all of you will tune in tomorrow to watch me in Port Charles!” Different Type Of Character In a recent interview with TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now, Slezak recalled her journey to Port Charles, beginning with a phone call from the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, who also held the same position at “One Life to Live” until the show’s conclusion in 2012. “He filled me in on what he wanted for the story arc, and I said, ‘That’s very interesting, because it’s completely different from what I played on ‘One Life to Live,'” said Slezak. “I was always Viki [Lord Buchanan], confident and strong. This is a totally different character. It’s an exciting, wonderful change.” Final Episode Although she is wrapping her stint at “General Hospital,” having taped for just three weeks, it’s unknown when Slezak will make her final appearance on the daytime drama series. That said, her character plays a significant role in a story arc tied to the recent passing of the Monica Quartermaine character, played for nearly 50 years by the late Leslie Charleson. Check out a promo featuring Slezak below. Note: The post Erika Slezak Wraps Limited Run On ‘General Hospital’ Same Day She Debuts In Port Charles first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26, ABC’s “General Hospital” is set to honor the life of one of its most beloved characters, Dr. Monica Quartermaine, portrayed for nearly 50 years by the late Leslie Charleson. Ahead of the episodes, the daytime drama series has released a tribute package dedicated to both the actress and her character, featuring messages of love and adoration for both from her fellow cast members, including Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Genie Francis (Laura Collins), Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Laura Wright (Carly Spencer), Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio), John J. York (Mac Scorpio), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis), Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine) and Wally Kurth (Ned Quartermaine), among others. The tribute includes clips from the memorial service episodes, featuring speakers from the Quartermaine family, as well as friends and colleagues of the Monica character, who was a prominent fixture of General Hospital, a place the Quartermaine matriarch once called her home away from home. “The only people she loved more were her own family, and I know she loved them very much. She treasured what time she had with them,” says Laura as she speaks about her dear friend, Monica, in the memorial episodes. Meanwhile, Laura’s portrayer notes Monica is “like a Dr. Hardy [] or a Jessie Brewer []. These people are General Hospital. They made General Hospital.” “We’re here to honor Monica Bard Quartermaine,” says Ned (Kurth) in the preview clip. Watch the tribute package below. Earlier this year, “General Hospital” dedicated its 62nd anniversary episode to Monica when, in the story, the fictional General Hospital unveiled the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Wing. The dedication came just a few months after her portrayer passed away. Charleson passed away on January 12, 2025, aged 79, after suffering from sequelae of blunt head trauma, or what is also known as traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the manner of death being classified as an accident, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. Other significant medical conditions listed included Charleson’s history of asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation (aka AFib, which is an irregular heartbeat that affects the upper chambers of the heart), as well as normal pressure hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain), the latter of which can cause brain injury, with such symptoms as memory loss, difficulty with walking, and bladder issues, among other matters. On the day of her death, Variety reported the actress had “suffered several falls that prevented her from getting around. Although it impeded her mobility and resulted in her need for a walker, it never got her spirit down.” Charleson was hospitalized the week before her death after one such fall. Born February 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charleson made her television debut in 1964 on the soap opera “A Flame in the Wind,” playing a character named Pam. Later, she took on the role of Alice Whipple on “As The World Turns” before truly making a name for herself when she portrayed Iris Donnelly on “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing.” She joined “General Hospital” in 1977 as a recast Monica Quartermaine, the wife of Alan Quartermaine (the late Stuart Damon), who famously had an affair with former lover Rick Webber (Chris Robinson) which helped establish one of the most popular love triangles in daytime history with Alan notoriously “stalking” the pair as he worked to keep tabs on what he thought they were doing behind his back. Throughout her career, Charleson received four Daytime Emmy Awards nominations for her portrayal of Monica Quartermaine, first in 1980 in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, along with nominations in 1982 and 1983 in the same category. In 1995, Charleson received her fourth nomination but by that time the category had been renamed to Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Outside of daytime, Charleson appeared in episodes of such shows as “The Rockford Files,” “Dharma & Greg,” “Diagnosis Murder,” “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Barnaby Jones” and “Canon,” among others. Charleson made her final appearance on “General Hospital” in December 2023, appearing in scenes opposite co-stars Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) and Michael Easton (ex-Hamilton Finn), among others. She also appeared in scenes at the Quartermaine mansion as the family celebrated the holidays. Check out a preview clip from the Thursday, September 25 episode below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Honors Dr. Monica Quartermaine With Special Memorial Episodes first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

The 2024-2025 television season officially came to a close during the week of September 15-19, 2025. Despite airing reruns all summer, “The Price is Right” remained on top across daytime broadcast, leading the way in viewers and the key sales demographics used to sell ads. The first half-hour of “The Price is Right” (3.458 million) and the second half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.305 million) marked the largest week-to-week gains across daytime broadcast, up +192,000 and +182,000, respectively. For the week, “Beyond the Gates” averaged 1.604 million viewers, marking the show’s largest audience in 24 weeks (since the week of March 31-April 4, 2025) and its fifth most-watched week overall since premiering on CBS in late February 2025. The soap opera was up +0.04 from its week ago series low performance among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.14 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.30 rating vs. 0.26 rating), even while experiencing a preemption on Tuesday, September 16. Compared to the same week last year when the network aired original episodes of “The Talk,” “Beyond the Gates” was up +0.03 among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.15 rating) and up +0.04 among Women 25-54 (0.30 rating vs. 0.26 rating), and saw significant year-over-year growth among Total Viewers, up +427,000 (1.604 million vs. 1.177 million). Note: Last week’s report (week of September 8-12, 2025) incorrectly labeled the Women 18-49 rating for “Beyond the Gates” as a 0.16, tying the show’s series low in the demo. The rating was actually 0.14 and set a new low. Up slightly among viewers week-to-week, “The View” (2.299 million) saw the largest year-over-year gains across daytime broadcast in the demos, up +0.04 among Women 18-49 (0.22 rating vs. 0.18 rating) and up +0.06 among Women 25-54 (0.34 rating vs. 0.28 rating). “The Bold and the Beautiful” gained +78,000 viewers week-to-week (2.545 million vs. 2.467 million), and marked the largest week-to-week gain across daytime broadcast among Women 18-49, up +0.04 (0.22 rating vs. 0.18 rating) and Women 25-54, up +0.05 (0.39 rating vs. 0.34 rating). The half-hour show was in a three-way tie for third place among Women 18-49 (0.22 rating), alongside “The Young and the Restless” and “The View.” Speaking of “The Young and the Restless,” the long-running soap opera was up +0.02 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.22 vs. 0.20 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.41 rating vs. 0.39 rating). That said, the series was down -57,000 viewers week-to-week and -38,000 year-over-year. Virtually flat week-to-week and year-over-year among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.19 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.30 rating vs. 0.31 rating / 0.30 rating vs. 0.32 rating), “General Hospital” was down -97,000 viewers week-to-week (1.903 million vs. 2.000 million), but gained +85,000 year-over-year (1.903 million vs. 1.818 million). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of September 15-19, 2025 among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including week-to-week and year-over-year 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 all-new episodes for its 15th and final season. “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 available. The show, along with “The Price is Right,” aired amended repeats during the same week last year. Households and Total Viewers were not available at press time for “TODAY 3rd Hour” or “TODAY with Jenna & Friends.” Rankings will be updated if/when those figures become available. September 15-19, 2025 Rankers (Week 52) Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.330.320.412. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.270.280.383. The View (ABC)0.220.220.18— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.220.200.25— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.220.180.256. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.200.200.277. General Hospital (ABC)0.180.190.19— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.180.140.15*9. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.160.180.22*10. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.120.090.1511. GMA3 (ABC)0.110.140.14*Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – September 15-19, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.550.540.592. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.480.480.573. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.410.390.464. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.390.340.435. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.370.340.396. The View (ABC)0.340.330.287. General Hospital (ABC)0.300.310.32— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.300.260.26*9. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.290.300.30*10. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.190.160.2211. GMA3 (ABC)0.180.200.22*Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – RNR*NR*NR*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – September 15-19, 2025 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R2.22.2N/A*2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R2.01.9N/A*3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)1.81.81.94. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.61.61.75. The View (ABC)1.51.51.76. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R1.41.3N/A*7. General Hospital (ABC)1.21.21.2— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1.21.1N/A*9. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.01.00.8*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.80.80.9*11. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.70.7N/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) – September 15-19, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R3,9003,961N/A*2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R3,4583,266N/A*3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2,8432,9002,8814. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,5452,4672,5795. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R2,3052,123N/A*6. The View (ABC)2,2992,2812,3937. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1,9471,864N/A*8. General Hospital (ABC)1,9032,0001,8189. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,6041,5621,177*10. GMA3 (ABC)1,2011,2891,300*11. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,1311,1141,123TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A*N/A*N/A*TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)N/A*N/A*N/A*Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – September 15-19, 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)* “Beyond the Gates” was mostly preempted on Tuesday, September 16 due to a CBS News special report on the District Attorney of Utah’s press conference on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The episode aired for just 17 minutes, per Nielsen. Despite the preemption, the show’s weekly average is based on five days (Monday through Friday). “General Hospital” was mostly preempted on Tuesday, September 16 due to an ABC News special report on the District Attorney of Utah’s press conference on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The episode aired for just 11 minutes, per Nielsen. Despite the preemption, the show’s weekly average is based on five days (Monday through Friday). “GMA3” was retitled to “GMA-ABC” on Tuesday, September 16 due to an ABC News special report on the District Attorney of Utah’s press conference on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The retitled telecast is excluded from the program’s weekly and season averages. The weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “Let’s Make a Deal” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. “NBC News Daily” was retitled to “NBC News Daily-ND” on Tuesday, September 16 due to an NBC News special report on the District Attorney of Utah’s press conference on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The retitled telecast is excluded from the program’s weekly and season averages. The weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “The Price is Right” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. Households and Total Viewers were not available at press time for “TODAY 3rd Hour” or “TODAY with Jenna & Friends.” Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Recovered While ‘The View’ Thrived & Game Show Repeats Remained On Top – RATINGS first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

It’s 0.14. I apparently changed it at the last minute on my report last week.

Marking her first foray in South Florida, “The Young and the Restless” star Kate Linder (Esther Valentine) is set to host an afternoon of high tea to benefit Camp Dream on Sunday, December 7, in Boynton Beach, FL. Joining Linder will be some of her co-stars from the long-running drama series, including Christian Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), Bryton James (Devon Winters), Camryn Grimes (Mariah Copeland) and Hayley Erin (Claire Newman), as well as Sam Kerrigan, the morning news anchor of local station CBS12 (WPEC), who will emcee the event. Le Blanc will co-host alongside Linder. Courtesy Featuring a silent auction, a Q&A with the cast, and an in-person only live auction that includes a tour of the set of “The Young and the Restless” for the lucky winner and their guest, with Linder serving as tour guide. The cast will also be on hand for an autograph session, where fans can take a photo with them. Additionally, Warner Marketing Inc. will be selling officially licensed merchandise from the daytime drama series and will sponsor gift bags for all ticket holders. Providing a traditional summer camp experience for children and young adults with special needs and moderate to severe disabilities, Camp Dream strives to see that no child has ever been turned away due to the severity of their condition or their financial capabilities. Camp Dream Summer Camp and Camp Out programs are 100% volunteer-based, and all the funds, minus expenses, go directly to providing recreational, educational, and social activities for campers. As for the event itself, while fans indulge in their love for the soap opera by supporting Camp Dream, the attending cast, the emcee, and everyone working behind the scenes in planning are donating their free time and are not receiving any fees for appearing or taking part. The cost for a single ticket is $225 (General Admission), while VIP tickets are $300 and include access to a special meet and greet with the cast before the event, preferred seating, and early access to the silent auction. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 7, at Benvenuto (1230 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435) from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with VIP access starting at 11:00 a.m. For more information, including how to purchase tickets, visit campdreamga.org/events or call (678) 367-0040. Note: The post ‘The Young And The Restless’ Star Kate Linder Takes High Tea To South Florida With Co-Stars & CBS12’s Sam Kerrigan first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

While Ashley Jones, who has portrayed Bridget Forrester on “The Bold and the Beautiful” off and on since 2004, was present during last month’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the daytime drama, which formally kicked off the show’s production at its new home at Sunset Las Palmas Studios in Hollywood, after more than 38 years at Television City, she recently revealed in an interview with Soap Opera Network that fans can expect to see more of her on-screen starting next month. “I’m coming back in October and yeah, you’re going to see me do something I haven’t done before, interact with some people I haven’t worked with before,” Jones said, while out promoting her new Lifetime TV movie, “The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story,” which is now available to stream via myLifetime and the Lifetime app. Although she couldn’t delve into any specific storyline details, Jones was asked her thoughts on any potential storylines Bridget could find herself involved in, particularly as she often works closely at the hospital with Finn (Tanner Novlan). Taking a moment, Jones shared, “I sound like a broker record saying this. I could throw out so many fun ideas that fans have floated, and when I’m on set, I’m like, ‘Oh, this could be fun. Oh, we have chemistry!’ [However], what it really comes down to is it’s a half-hour show, and it’s hard to have all the characters on at the same time. And I think I can only imagine if I were, which I never will be, because he’s a legend. But if I were trying to do what [executive producer and head writer] Brad Bell‘s done successfully for 30, are we going on the 39th year, almost to 40 years? I think when he gets a spark and he really sees something, he writes it. And I trust his instincts immensely.” “I’ve been grateful that he brings Bridget back on the canvas so often. As he sees fit, I will be there,” continues Jones. “I think it’s an obvious choice for Bridget and Finn to have something, and they work so well. We work so well together, we could figure it out. And it doesn’t always have to be romantic, although I wouldn’t mind that either, because Bridget hasn’t had a romance in quite a while. We wonder, like, ‘What does she do outside the hospital?’ There are a lot of little avenues that she could take. The bottom line is, if they write it, I will be there as long as I’m available.” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In addition to the lot being home to the classics, including “I Love Lucy,” Ryan Murphy Studios is also setting up space at Sunset Last Palmas alongside the long-running soap opera. “It’s old Hollywood. It’s been around a long time,” says Jones, who remains awe-inspired by the history of the studio lot. “You can see, I’m just naming a couple, there’ve been countless movies shot there, and you’re walking around and you remember, ‘Oh, that movie was there. Oh, that movie.’ And you see the posters of some of the old Hollywood, real Hollywood legends, and it feels like you’re part of the game still.” As for her Lifetime movie, which is based on a true story, “The Girl Who Survived” follows 15-year-old Alina Thompson (Brielle Robillard), an aspiring model in Los Angeles during the 1980s, who gets caught in the dangerous web of a serial killer. Brielle Robillard, Sam Trammell, Ashley Jones Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for A+E Global Media Without the knowledge of her parents, Carl (Sam Trammell; “True Blood”) and Nancy (Jones), Alina sneaks off to attend an amateur photo casting call where she meets up-and-coming photographer William Bradford (Steve Byers). Unbeknownst to Alina, William is a serial killer hiding in plain sight, using his charms to lure aspiring young women into secluded photo shoots that end in unspeakable violence. After their meeting, Bradford becomes obsessed with Alina’s beauty and ultimately sets his sights on her as his next target. But thanks to the protective instincts of Carl and a series of fateful twists, Alina manages to survive, where many others did not. “I think people are going to really love the period piece of it, all the eighties, nostalgia, some of the music, the feeling of what life was like when growing up, whether you’re my age and you were growing up, or you are my parents’ age and you were raising kids, you’ll remember that time,” shares Jones of some of the reasons viewers should take time to watch the movie. Jones added, “I find it fascinating, and I don’t know if it’s a healthy obsession, but a lot of our culture is a little obsessed with True Crime right now. And a lot of times I’ve noticed the soap opera world and all of our amazing fans from the shows I’ve been on, like ‘Young and the Restless,’ ‘General Hospital,’ and ‘Bold and Beautiful,’ they tend to [support], especially the Lifetime original movies. So they’ve always appreciated them. Before the two I directed did very, very well, and I loved that this community came together to support me, and I’m really grateful. I hope they do it again.” Watch our full interview with Jones below. Note: The post Ashley Jones Back To ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ (Exclusive) first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Sally McDonald, a longtime director and former supervising producer at “The Young and the Restless,” has been named co-executive producer at the daytime drama series, working alongside executive producer Josh Griffith, Soap Opera Network has learned. According to sources, with McDonald by his side, Griffith, who also serves as head writer of the daytime drama series, will be leaning more into the writing side of his duties. McDonald first started her career at the then-named CBS Television City studio in 1983 when she was hired as a typist, and was eventually promoted to a production supervisor for various productions at the studio. She later joined the long-running soap opera in 1989 as a production supervisor and was then hired as an associate director before becoming a director on the series in 1996. The CBS moniker was eventually dropped from the building, which now simply goes by Television City. During her time as a director at the soap opera, McDonald received eight Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team (1996-1999, 2001-2002, 2011 and 2019) category out of 17 nominations. In an interview with TV Insider last year, series star Sharon Case (Sharon Newman) thanked McDonald, among others, for their support in taping a special standalone episode dedicated to her 30 years on the daytime drama. “There were a lot of scenes and I had a lot of dialogue to memorize. I was in a time frame where I was in a lot of shows and doing a lot of work and long hours and that was one of those moments of terror,” said Case at the time. “I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, but the crew and the people I work with are right there with you. We all work together as a group so well. My stage manager, Fritz [Brekeller], and my director, Sally McDonald, really were key in getting me through that and making it so that I could accomplish that show. It was a big show, so thank you to them.” Note: The post Sally McDonald Upped To Co-Executive Producer At ‘The Young And The Restless’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

As he shared pictures of his reunion with former “One Life to Live” co-star Erika Slezak (ex-Victoria Lord Buchanan), who joins the cast of “General Hospital” as a yet to be known character with ties to Quartermaines, specifically Monica (played by the late Leslie Charleson), beginning Friday, September 26, actor Chris L. McKenna (Jack Brennan) revealed that another Llanview alum is also heading to Port Charles, albeit this time behind the camera. Jessica Tuck, who portrayed Megan Gordon on “One Life to Live” from 1988-1993, and later appeared as Megan’s spirit on special occasions until the show’s conclusion in 2012, is now directing at “General Hospital,” with her first day behind the camera being Tuesday, September 23. An air date for the episode was not announced at press time. “And the magic keeps on happening! #JessicaTuck has joined us! This is her first day DIRECTING! We’re so lucky to have her on board,” commented McKenna in a post on X (formerly Twitter), using the hashtags “OLTL,” “GH,” “Megan” and “Joey,” the latter of which is a reference to the character he portrayed on the since-canceled daytime drama series from 1990-1993. Note: The post ‘One Life To Live’ Alum Jessica Tuck Directing At ‘General Hospital’, Reunites With Former Co-Star Chris L. McKenna first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

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Launched on Friday, September 20, the vote to determine which dress Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) will wear for her wedding to Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) on “The Young and the Restless” in November is down to the final two dresses. Fans of the daytime drama series can vote exclusively via the show’s official Instagram account, specifically through the poll shown in its Instagram stories timeline, now through Tuesday, September 23, at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT. “It WILL be a wedding to remember and you get the last chance to vote on the dress at #YR Instagram page ONLY in the story in the top icon circle!” noted Bell on X (formerly Twitter), providing directions to fans on the only method to vote, as comments across other social media platforms will not count. To vote, click here, or, if the voting link doesn’t work, you can also click here using Bell’s re-sharing of the original post on her Instagram stories timeline. Watch a behind-the-scenes featurette with Bell and the show’s costume designer, Mandi Line, for a photoshoot that might help better display the dress options. Note: The post Final Vote Underway With Fans Deciding Which Wedding Dress Crickett Will Wear On ‘The Young And The Restless’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

“The Bold and the Beautiful” star Ashley Jones (Bridget Forrester) stars in the new Lifetime original movie, “The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story,” part of the network’s “Ripped From the Headlines” series of movies airing in September. Lifetime Premiering Saturday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT on Lifetime, the movie, based on a true story, follows 15-year-old Alina Thompson (Brielle Robillard), an aspiring model in Los Angeles during the 1980s, who gets caught in the dangerous web of a serial killer. Without the knowledge of her parents, Carl (Sam Trammell; “True Blood”) and Nancy (Jones), Alina sneaks off to attend an amateur photo casting call where she meets up-and-coming photographer William Bradford (Steve Byers). Unbeknownst to Alina, William is a serial killer hiding in plain sight, using his charms to lure aspiring young women into secluded photo shoots that end in unspeakable violence. After their meeting, Bradford becomes obsessed with Alina’s beauty and ultimately sets his sights on her as his next target. But thanks to the protective instincts of Carl and a series of fateful twists, Alina manages to survive, where many others did not. Sam Trammell, Ashley Jones, Brielle Robillard MADEMILL/A+E Global Media Talking with Soap Opera Network, Jones, who also executive produces, talks about her role in the movie, how casting came about, the importance of telling stories such as these to bring awareness to the dangers that are out there, and even teases what’s to come on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Watch our interview with Jones below. The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story (Trailer) Note: The post Ashley Jones Talks ‘The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story,’ Plus What’s Next For Bridget Forrester On ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ (VIDEO) first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On “General Hospital,” the Quartermaine family celebrates the life of Dr. Monica Quartermaine (played by the late Leslie Charleson), the beloved matriarch who famously said, “This is my house! Alan gave it to me!” Elsewhere in Port Charles, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) confides in her mother. Drew (Cameron Mathison) continues issuing demands. Felicia (Kristina Wagner) worries about her grandson. Soon after a call with Martin (Michael E. Knight), a mysterious person arrives, instantly shaking things up in Port Charles. Find out what else will happen during the week of September 22-26, 2025 on “General Hospital” below. DVR ALERTS Monday, September 22, 2025 – Sonny and Carly get sad news. – Anna receives shocking intel. – Cody has Brook Lynn’s number. – Molly confides in Alexis. – Britt is shaken.News | #15801 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – Lulu seeks out Tracy. – Drew issues new orders. – Britt feels guilty. – Martin makes a mysterious phone call. – Anna and Felicia debrief. New | #15802 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Tracy tempts fate. – Ned and Brook Lynn have a heart-to-heart. – Trina has questions for Jordan. – Portia seeks out Isaiah. – Felicia frets about James. New | #15803 ABC Thursday, September 25, 2025 – The Quartermaines and the community of Port Charles say goodbye to Monica.New | #15804 Friday, September 26, 2025 – The celebration of Monica’s life continues. – A surprise guest shakes things up.New | #15805 CLIP Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE For The Week Of September 22-26, 2025 first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Luna should not only be in prison for rape and kidnapping, but she literally held people at gunpoint, which means she should get an even harder time, considering she’s a felon and isn’t allowed access to a gun!!! This is insane, even for B&B!

On “Beyond the Gates,” the fallout from Ted’s (Keith D. Robinson) recent entanglement with Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) leads to a confrontation between the soiled doctor and his wife, Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix), who exposes his indiscretion to Anita (Tamara Tunie). Elsewhere, Martin’s (Brandon Claybon) latest action leads to further disarray in his marriage to Smitty (Mike Manning). While on vacation, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre (Sean Freeman) receive a shock. Meanwhile, Joey (Jon Lindstrom) plots to take Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) out of town, hoping to provide cover and an alibi. Jacob (Jibre Hordges) is forced to share devastating news. Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings) deal with the repercussions. Find out what else will happen during the week of September 22-26, 2025 on “Beyond the Gates” below. DVR ALERTS Monday, September 22, 2025 – Dani and Andre roll the dice and come to an agreement. – Vanessa faces mounting pressure from Doug to make a difficult choice. – Nicole exposes Ted’s latest indiscretion to Anita. – Kat opens up to Chelsea about her confusing feelings for Tomas. News | #134 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – Jacob unearths a secret that Derek wants to remain buried. – In helping Samantha, Martin infuriates Smitty. – A couple must face their new reality. – Joey and Marcel hatch a mysterious plan. New | #135 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – One pair of lovers solidifies their relationship while in Puerto Rico. – Doug’s night goes from bad to worse. – Naomi suffers a heartbreaking loss. – June saves the day. New | #136 Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Two major revelations rock Fairmont Crest, causing Jacob to deliver some earth-shattering news. – Anita and Vernon plunge themselves into damage control mode. – Bill and Hayley are also forced to deal with the emotional fallout. New | #137 Friday, September 26, 2025 – Nicole gets an update and consoles a friend. – Jan and Mona discuss their former friend’s sudden windfall. – Leslie shocks Eva with a big gift. – Joey issues some grave warnings. – Shanice continues to conceal some major information. New | #138 PROMO Note: The post Beyond The Gates PreVUE For The Week Of September 22-26, 2025 first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Best known for his work in capturing the biggest and brightest moments for the stars of tomorrow, including several young and familiar faces across daytime soaps, renowned photographer Brad Everett Young has died. Young, 46, had just come from seeing a movie and was driving alone on the 134 Freeway in Los Angeles County on the night of Sunday, September 14, when he was killed after his car was struck by another vehicle that was heading in the wrong direction, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which first reported Young’s passing, citing Young’s publicist, Paul Christensen. The beloved photographer died on the scene, while the other driver survived and was later hospitalized. Born July 24, 1979, in Danville, Virginia, Young graduated from Chatham High School and Averett University, where he served as editor in chief of the high school newspaper and his college’s newsmagazine. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree, which included minors in Journalism and Psychology, Young had every intention of attending medical school in Los Angeles until his passion for photography and acting overtook him. As an actor, Young had several bit parts in such shows as “Boy Meets World,” “Felicity,” “The Practice,” “Charmed,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and spinoff “90210,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Numb3rs,” among others. He also appeared in the films “I Love You, Man,” “Rumor Has It…” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Jurassic Park III” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” just to name a few. His skill as a photographer brought Young much acclaim, with a portfolio that included projects or shoots for several major publications, such as The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, PEOPLE and Variety, among others. Johnny Flowers, Mike Manning, Zach Tinker Brad Everett Young On top of the work he’s done for the likes of David Harbour (Stranger Things”), Seth Green (“Family Guy”) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “All My Children”), among others, several past and present daytime soap stars had their shots taken by Young over the years, including cast members from “General Hospital” (Rory Gibson, Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Evan Hofer, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Chad Duell, Ryan Paevey, Kristen Alderson, etc.), “Days of our Lives” (Martha Madison, Zach Tinker, Casey Deidrick, Christopher Sean, Eric Martsolf, Jen Lilley, etc.), “Beyond the Gates” (Mike Manning), “The Young and the Restless” (Billy Flynn, Lucas Adams, Courtney Hope, Camryn Grimes, David Lago, Lachlan Buchanan, Brian Gaskill, etc.) and “The Bold and the Beautiful” (Felisha Cooper, Kim Matula). Young founded Dream Loud Official, a non-profit organization formed to help save art and music programs in schools by raising awareness and encouraging school systems to retain the art and music programs instead of letting them go. “Brad’s passion for both the arts and the people behind them was unmatched,” Christensen said in a statement released to THR. “He lived his mission of keeping creativity alive, and his legacy will continue through Dream Loud Official.” Young is survived by his brother, Chris. The family plans to hold a Memorial service for Young with arrangements to be announced. Watch clips from behind the scenes of Young’s work for the Dream Loud campaign below. Note: The post Brad Everett Young, Renowned Celebrity Photographer & Actor, Dies At 46 first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

At least it came off natural-ish, without being forced like some other "first" kisses have been on soaps.

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In addition to announcing Mario Lopez (“Access Hollywood,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”) as host of “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization behind daytime television’s highest recognition, announced on Wednesday that Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine, “General Hospital”), Kate Linder (Esther Valentine, “The Young and the Restless”) and James Reynolds (Abe Carver, “Days of our Lives”) are among this year’s Gold & Silver Circle Honorees. The 2025 Gold & Silver Circle Honorees join an exceptional group of professionals who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership, and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry. Elliot is the sole recipient being honored this year as part of the Gold Circle (50 years), with Linder and Reynolds being recognized as part of the Silver Circle (25 years). Other Silver Circle recipients include veteran casting director Judy Blye Wilson (“The Young and the Restless,” “All My Children,” “One Life to Live”), “Divorce Court” host and executive producer Star Jones, who also previously served as a co-host on “The View,” as well as Greg Barna, who has served as director of photography across numerous daytime staples, including “Travels with Darley,” “Equitrekking,” “Cyberchase For Reel,” “Bill Moyers – Close to Home,” “Beer Geeks,” “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Shelia Bridges Designer Living.” “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, which will be streamed live exclusively at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app. The Daytime Emmys honor outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts. Access Hollywood: Access to the Daytime Emmys Beginning Monday, October 13, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, “Access Hollywood” will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the award show. Following the ceremony, on Monday, October 20, the entertainment news program will spotlight the Daytime Emmy Awards with notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities. “We’re thrilled to be working with ‘Access Hollywood’ and having Mario Lopez host this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “As a beloved figure in daytime television himself, Mario brings the perfect blend of energy, familiarity, and star power to the stage. We’re also honored to celebrate this year’s Gold and Silver Circle Honorees — television professionals whose dedication and exceptional talent have shaped the landscape of Daytime storytelling. Finally, we’re excited to be able to open the doors to Daytime fans after years of requests for an in-person audience.” Attend the Ceremony For the first time since 2018, a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase by fans, giving them a rare chance to experience the excitement of the industry’s most celebrated evening in person and cheer on their favorite performers, television hosts and creators as they are honored for their contributions to the art of daytime TV. Tickets are now on sale for $75 plus applicable fees, and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. How to Watch the Daytime Emmys “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be available to stream with no television provider required as viewers at home can watch the telecast from their mobile devices, Smart TVs and many other connected devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, iPone, iPad, Android or online via watch.theemmys.tv. The website houses all past live Emmy events, past events, winner interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and more. Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Jane Elliot Sole Gold Circle Honoree; Kate Linder & James Reynolds Among Silver Circle Recipients first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) on Wednesday announced that actor, producer, and Daytime EmmyAward-winning host Mario Lopez (“Access Hollywood,” “Extra”) will host “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” which is set to take place Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, which will be streamed live exclusively at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app. In addition to naming Lopez as host, the organization also announced its 2025 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees, and revealed that for the first time since 2018, a limited number of tickets will be available for purcchase by fans, giving them a rare chance to experience the excitement of the industry’s most celebrated evening in person and cheer on their favorite performers, television hosts and creators as they are honored for their contributions to the art of daytime TV. Tickets are now on sale, for $75 plus applicable fees, and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Recognizing individuals who have made enduring contributions to daytime television, the 2025 Gold and Silver Circle inductees are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry. 2025 Gold Circle Inductee: Jane Elliott (Performer, “General Hospital”) 2025 Silver Circle Inductees: Greg Barna (Director of Photography, “Travels with Darley,” “Equitrekking,” “Cyberchase For Reel,” “Bill Moyers – Close to Home,” “Beer Geeks,” “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Shelia Bridges Designer Living”) Judy Blye Wilson (Casting Director, “The Young and the Restless,” “All My Children,” “One Life to Live”) Star Jones (Host & Executive Producer, “Divorce Court,” “The View”) Kate Linder (Performer, “The Young and the Restless”) James Reynolds (Performer, “Days of our Lives”) “We’re thrilled to be working with ‘Access Hollywood’ and having Mario Lopez host this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “As a beloved figure in daytime television himself, Mario brings the perfect blend of energy, familiarity, and star power to the stage. We’re also honored to celebrate this year’s Gold and Silver Circle Honorees — television professionals whose dedication and exceptional talent have shaped the landscape of Daytime storytelling. Finally, we’re excited to be able to open the doors to Daytime fans after years of requests for an in-person audience.” This marks the first time Lopez will host the awards show solo, having previously served as a co-host alongside Sheryl Underwood (“The Talk”) in 2018 and 2019. The Daytime Emmys honor outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts. Access Hollywood: Access to the Daytime Emmys Beginning Monday, October 13, in a first of its kind collaboration, “Access Hollywood” will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony giving fans an unprecedented behind the scenes look at the award show. Following the ceremony, on Monday, October 20, the entertainment news program will spotlight the Daytime Emmy® Awards with notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities. Beyond the Gates Ineligibility Just ahead of the nominations announcement in July, NATAS made note of two key items in a post on X (formerly Twitter), including: The eligibility window for the Daytime Emmys was calendar year 2024, so “Beyond the Gates” isn’t eligible for this year’s nominations. The series will be eligible based on calendar year 2025 for next year’s awards show, “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.” All Daytime Emmy information will now be released via the @TheEmmys handle, with the organization formally discontinuing the use of the @DaytimeEmmys handle. No Broadcast Partner While CBS had previously broadcast the ceremony every year since 2020, and 18 times overall, the network will not carry the awards show this year, and it will not stream via Paramount+ either, as the network has not signed a new broadcasting agreement with NATAS. How to Watch the Daytime Emmys “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be available to stream with no television provider required as viewers at home can watch the telecast from their mobile devices, Smart TVs and many other connected devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, iPone, iPad, Android or online via watch.theemmys.tv. The website houses all past live Emmy events, past events, winner interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and more. Note: The post Mario Lopez To Host ‘The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’; Gold & Silver Circle Honorees Announced first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Although the 2025-2026 television season doesn’t officially kick off until Monday, September 22, according to Nielsen’s calendar, for marketing purposes, ABC launched new seasons of both “The View” (Season 29) and “General Hospital” (Season 63) on Monday, September 8. During the week of September 8-12, 2025, all-new broadcasts of “The View” were up +0.03 compared to the same week last year among Women 18-49 (0.22 rating vs. 0.19 rating) and up +0.05 year-over-year among Women 25-54 (0.33 rating vs. 0.28 rating), a marked improvement compared to the second full week of Season 28. The veteran chat fest averaged 2.281 million viewers, up +6,000 year-over-year. The show is already off to a great start with its best performance during its season premiere week since the start of Season 25 in 2021. “General Hospital” saw week-to-week gains among Women 18-49, up +0.02 (0.19 rating vs. 0.17 rating), and among Women 25-54, up +0.04 (0.31 rating vs. 0.27 rating). The long-running soap opera attracted its largest overall audience in six weeks with 2.000 million viewers tuning in, marking just the third time since at least February 2025 that the series crossed the two million viewer mark. Additionally, the show was up +116,000 viewers week-to-week and up +168,000 compared to the same week last year. Also at ABC, “GMA3” had the largest week-to-week gain across daytime broadcast, up +0.04 among Women 18-49 (0.14 rating vs. 0.10 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.20 rating vs. 0.16 rating), and saw both week-to-week and year-over-year gains among Total Viewers, up +159,000 and +62,000, respectively. The news program averaged 1.289 million viewers, its best performance in nine weeks (since the week of July 7-11, 2025). “Beyond the Gates,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Young and the Restless” CBS “The Young and the Restless” saw week-to-week gains among Women 18-49, up +0.01 (0.20 rating vs. 0.19 rating), and among Women 25-54, up +0.02 (0.39 rating vs. 0.37 rating). The CBS soap opera averaged 2.900 million viewers, up +38,000 week-to-week. Although the series saw an uptick of +1,000 viewers compared to its week ago performance among Total Viewers, overall “The Bold and the Beautiful” had a depressing week with just 2.467 million viewers tuning in, although still far and away much higher than the bulk of shows airing across daytime broadcast. With its 0.18 rating among Women 18-49 and 0.34 rating among Women 25-54, the half-hour soap saw the largest year-over-year decline in the key sales demos, down -0.09 among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.27 rating) and down -0.07 among Women 25-54 (0.34 rating vs. 0.41 rating). Other daytime broadcast shows experiencing week-to-week and year-over-year declines in the demos include repeats of both half-hours of “The Price is Right,” “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “NBC News Daily.” Although “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” was down week-to-week and year-over-year among Women 18-49, the fourth hour of the “TODAY” brand was flat week-to-week among Women 25-54, but down year-over-year. While “Beyond the Gates” came back to original episodes with its most-watched week in 12 weeks (since the week of June 23-27, 2025) with 1.562 million viewers, the show tied its series low among Women 18-49 (0.16 rating) and set a new low among Women 25-54 (0.26 rating). Compared to the same week last year, when original episodes of “The Talk” returned for its 15th and final season, “Beyond the Gates” had +331,000 more viewers tuning in during its time slot in 2025 vs. “The Talk” in 2024 (1.562 million vs. 1.231 million), and was up +0.02 among Women 25-54 (0.26 rating vs. 0.24 rating). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of September 8-12, 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 returned with all-new episodes for its 15th and final season. “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 available. The show also aired amended repeats during the same week last year. “The Price is Right” aired amended repeats during the comparable week last year. Households and Total Viewers were not available at press time for “TODAY 3rd Hour” or “TODAY with Jenna & Friends.” Rankings will be updated if/when those figures become available. Note**: “Beyond the Gates” and “The View” aired amended repeats during the week of September 1-5, 2025 (Last Week column). September 8-12, 2025 Rankers (Week 51) Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.320.380.382. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.280.330.343. The View (ABC)0.220.13**0.194. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.200.250.26– The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.200.190.276. General Hospital (ABC)0.190.170.227. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.180.210.27– TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.180.190.19*9. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.16NR**0.17*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.140.100.14*11. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.090.130.15NR. 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) – September 8-12, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.540.560.532. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.480.480.493. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.390.370.444. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.340.390.37– The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.340.330.416. The View (ABC)0.330.21**0.287. General Hospital (ABC)0.310.270.348. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.300.300.29*9. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.26NR**0.24*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.200.160.23*11. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.160.180.22NR. 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) – September 8-12, 2025 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R2.22.3N/A*2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R1.92.0N/A*3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)1.81.82.04. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.61.51.85. The View (ABC)1.50.8**1.66. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R1.31.3N/A*7. General Hospital (ABC)1.21.21.28. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1.11.1N/A*9. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.00.7**0.8*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.80.70.8*11. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.70.8N/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) – September 8-12, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R3,9614,074N/A*2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R3,2663,475N/A*3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2,9002,8622,9894. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,4672,4662,6895. The View (ABC)2,2811,254**2,2756. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R2,1232,336N/A*7. General Hospital (ABC)2,0001,8841,8328. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1,8641,931N/A*9. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,5621,122**1,231*10. GMA3 (ABC)1,2891,1301,227*11. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,1141,1021,158N/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) – September 8-12, 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)* “General Hospital” was mostly preempted on Wednesday, September 10 due to an ABC News special report on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The episode aired for just 14 minutes, per Nielsen. Despite the preemption, the show’s weekly average is based on five days (Monday through Friday). “GMA3” was retitled to “GMA-ABC” on Wednesday, September 10 due to an ABC News special report on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The retitled telecast is excluded from the program’s weekly and season averages. The weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). “Let’s Make a Deal” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. “NBC News Daily” was retitled to “NBC News Daily-ND” on Wednesday, September 10 due to an NBC News special report on the Charlie Kirk assassination. The retitled telecast is excluded from the program’s weekly and season averages. The weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). “The Price is Right” aired amended repeats. The show’s ratings will not factor into its season average. Households and Total Viewers were not available at press time for “TODAY 3rd Hour” or “TODAY with Jenna & Friends.” Note: The post New Seasons Of ‘General Hospital’ & ‘The View’ Perform Well For ABC first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More