Errol

It's fine, no harm to me. I just do not like being held to an embargo when other outlets ignore them so blatantly.

Seeing as this was posted prior to the embargo lift date, the source did not abide by the CBS embargo, which is 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT. Going forward, please do not link to this source. To be clear, this has become a pattern, and that is not appropriate behavior by the source.

What's ironic is that I was hoping for Beyond the Gates to follow The Young and the Restless when it was first announced because, demographically, the latter series was stronger in Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, not to mention Black people. This remains true, but recently, The Bold and the Beautiful has been beating Y&R on certain days, including the previous week in the demos. Clearly, CBS knew better. That said, Beyond the Gates needs to figure out a way to attract the B&B viewers to stay and watch the show, specifically older Women, as it's clear the under 54 demos are decent enough. It's the Women 55+ that haven't picked up the show, which explains why BTG loses nearly 1.1 million viewers from B&B.

Only because their house burned down and TikTok became a craze for that song as he promoted it using burritos.

With preemptions and interruptions across the board on Monday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 9, due to breaking news coverage on the stock market and tariff wars between the United States and China, the week of April 7-11, 2025 saw several daytime broadcast shows hit season or series lows in various ratings categories. Continuing to rank last among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.214 million) tied its season low in the former category (0.13 rating) for the fourth time this season while hitting a new season low in the latter category (0.18 rating). Among Total Viewers, the ABC News broadcast, which is marketed as the third hour of “Good Morning America” (2.732 million), hit a new season low among Total Viewers, down -120,000 week-to-week (1.214 million vs. 1.334 million) and -304,000 year-over-year (1.214 million vs. 1.518 million). This was also one of the lowest, if not the lowest, performances ever for “GMA3” among Total Viewers. “GMA3: What You Need to Know ABC News As noted last week, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (1.159 million) continues to be a cause for concern for NBC as the current iteration of the fourth hour of the “TODAY” brand hit a new season low, and likely a series low, among Total Viewers. Compared to the same week last year, the program was down -359,000 viewers (1.159 million vs. 1.518 million) from how “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” performed and down -30,000 viewers from its week ago performance (1.159 million vs. 1.189 million), with the gap between it and “NBC News Daily” (1.136 million) now just +23,000 viewers. That said, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” continues to perform on par with the bottom half of daytime broadcast among Women 18-49 (0.19 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.30 rating), including “General Hospital” (1.796 million). Speaking of the ABC sop opera, it saw a minor decline of -15,000 viewers from the week ago period (1.796 million vs. 1.811 million), but was down a more substantial -218,000 viewers compared to the same week last year (1.796 million vs. 2.014 million). Demographically, the show’s 0.19 rating among Women 18-49 was down -0.02 from one week earlier (0.19 rating vs 0.21 rating), and its 0.29 rating among Women 25-54 was down -0.03 week-to-week (0.29 rating vs. 0.32 rating). Compared to the same week last year, “General Hospital” was down -0.05 among Women 18-49 (0.19 rating vs. 0.24 rating) and down -0.09 among Women 25-54 (0.29 rating vs. 0.38 rating), marking daytime broadcast’s largest year-over-year drop among Women 25-54. “Beyond The Gates” CBS As “Beyond the Gates” (1.557 million) continues to perform well enough in the key sales demographics, its performance among Total Viewers might be a subject of concern. After seven weeks, the series is averaging just 1.650 million viewers, with three of those weeks below 1.6 million viewers. That said, the new soap opera saw significant gains over the same seven-week period last year when “The Talk” held the time slot, with the series up +401,000 viewers (1.650 million vs. 1.249 million) over the since canceled talk show. Meanwhile, among the key demos, the show was down -0.01 week-to-week in both Women 18-49 (0.21 rating vs. 0.22 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.35 rating vs. 0.36 rating). Compared to the same week last year, “Beyond the Gates” was up +0.04 among Women 18-49 over the year ago performance of “The Talk” (0.21 rating vs. 0.17 rating) and up +0.11 among Women 25-54 (0.35 rating vs. 0.24 rating), the largest year-over-year gain among daytime broadcast. While “The Young and the Restless” (2.998 million) and “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.624 million) both fell from their recent ratings high performances, they were virtually on par with their year ago period among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54. In the case of the half-hour soap, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was up +0.02 year-over-year among Women 25-54 (0.44 rating vs. 0.42 rating) whileflat year-over-year among Women 18-49 rating (0.25 rating). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 7-11, 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*: The year ago performance for “Beyond the Gates” is compared to “The Talk.” Ditto for “Today with Jenna & Friends,” which is compared with “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” Week of April 7-11, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.340.410.392. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.310.350.373. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.290.320.264. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.260.310.275. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.250.330.256. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.230.230.257. The View (ABC)0.220.230.228. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.210.220.179. General Hospital (ABC)0.190.210.24— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.190.210.24— TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.190.200.2012. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.140.140.1413. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.130.150.18Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – April 7-11, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.520.590.572. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.490.530.533. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.450.520.474. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.440.470.425. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.420.450.426. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.350.360.247. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.330.350.368. The View (ABC)0.320.350.339. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.300.320.3310. General Hospital (ABC)0.290.320.3811. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.280.310.3412. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.220.240.2213. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.180.220.28Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – April 7-11, 2025 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)2.52.52.72. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)2.22.22.43. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.02.02.14. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.71.81.85. The View (ABC)1.71.71.66. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.41.41.67. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.21.21.3— General Hospital (ABC)1.21.21.39. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.11.21.3— Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.11.10.810. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.80.91.0— TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.80.81.013. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.80.8Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – April 7-11, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)4,0304,1824,4482. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)3,5753,6474,2833. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2,9983,0813,0884. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,6242,7162,6785. The View (ABC)2,4712,5122,3306. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,2392,3312,4997. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1,9101,9852,1108. General Hospital (ABC)1,7961,8112,0149. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,7021,8401,86610. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,5571,6221,22211. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,2141,3341,51812. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)1,1591,1891,51813. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,1361,1401,115Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – April 7-11, 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 = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* “The Bold nad the Beautiful” was broken out on Wednesday, April 9 due to CBS News coverage of the U.S. and China trade war. The episode aired for just 22 minutes. The show’s weekly average was based on five days (Monday-Friday) and will factor into the show’s season average. “General Hospital” was broken out on Monday, April 7 due to ABC News coverage of the stock market over the U.S. and China trade war. The episode aired for just 49 minutes. The show’s weekly average was based on five days (Monday-Friday) and will factor into the show’s season average. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” was broken out on Monday, April 7 due to ABC News coverage on the stock market over the U.S. and China trade war. The episode was retitled to “GMA3-ABC” and is excluded from the show’s weekly and season averages. On Wednesday, April 9, the show aired for just 53 minutes due to ABC News coverage on escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China. The weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday-Friday). “Let’s Make a Deal” was broken out on Monday, April 7 due to CBS News coverage of the stock market over the U.S. and China trade war. The first half-hour aired for just 15 minutes while the second half-hour aired for just 19 minutes. The show’s weekly average was based on five days (Monday-Friday) and will factor into the show’s season average. “The View” was retitled to “View-ABC” on Wednesday, April 9 due to ABC News coverage on escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, and is excluded from the show’s weekly and season averages. The weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Note: The post Breaking News Coverage Tanks Daytime Broadcast, Many Shows Hit Season & Series Lows – RATINGS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

While the issue is sound, there is nothing wrong with constructive criticism of an actor or actress regarding how they look, primarily on the show, or even how their real-life look might impact the character they play or will play in the future. Even their age can/should be subject to comment, as it can play a part in one's belief in their casting for a role, which is likely based on a specific age. Additionally, if age shouldn't be a factor/discussed, Hollywood should stop including that line in their casting calls when they seek actors for key roles. An example of this would be Beyond the Gates. The show portrays Dani and Bill as having been married for 30 years and having two adult daughters, making them at least 49 years old at the time of the show's premiere. Meanwhile, their portrayers don't look that old and aren't exactly that age. Ironically, some of their younger characters are played by much older actors. Therefore, I do not see anything wrong with fans discussing these matters, unless, of course, it's specifically done in a manner that is negative or disparaging to an individual. As for sharing posts from social media, I'm sorry, I completely disagree with you here. I pay for bandwidth and storage fees to manage this website. I should not be burdened with having to pay more to host publicly available content shared on the servers of billion-dollar companies by individuals of voting and legal drinking age who posted the content themselves on said platforms. There is also the legal aspect of someone re-posting the content in general, as videos, for instance, are subject to copyright. Embedding or linking to social media posts is the preferred method for any content shared on the message boards that originated on social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and the like. I will say, though, sharing a screengrab from an episode of one of the shows for episode discussion purposes is no different than sharing a social media post. Anything one says on the internet, particularly in the public space, is subject to a response. We might not agree on that, but that is my stance on the matter. Lastly, if someone enters the business of acting and can't handle the response by the consumers they expect to make money off of as part of their careers, they should rethink their profession. This business is cutthroat, and they will endure so much more than a fan on this message board criticising them for their looks. Mind you, I don't think I've seen anyone here do that in a negative sense. ------ On re-reading, if I misunderstood you on this line, please let me know: If I misunderstood, I will say linking to one's social media is fine. However, this is a message board, and to respond to a topic, you need to see the material. This is why I've been re-publishing the articles on the main SON website on the message boards. When I only linked to the article, no one commented on it. Engagement is a huge part of why the SON Community is successful. If only linked to other websites without providing any context whatsoever, we'd be a dead board walking. I'm not saying that full articles from other websites or images should be lifted from other websites, far from it, I'm just saying that just linking to something without giving people a broader understanding or context would be problematic. If I still misunderstood after all of the above. Please clarify.

Starting with the Thursday, April 24 episode, “The Bold and the Beautiful” will put on its latest fashion show extravaganza featuring guest appearances by “The Young and the Restless” star Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair), social media influencer Markell Washington, and reality TV stars Heidi Montag and husband Spencer Pratt. News of the fashion show first came to light in mid-March when word broke that Bell would be making a three-episode return appearance on the daytime drama series before eventually reprising her role on “The Young and the Restless” in June. “You never know when [executive producer/head writer] Brad Bell calls, if I’m going to be asked a question or if I can come to ‘B&B’ for a couple of days,” Bell said to Deadline about her return to the half-hour soap, and speaking of her real-life brother. This marks her third time appearing on the show for a guest arc. As for Pratt, it had long been suspected that he would be joined by his wife, Montag, as part of his appearance, which was revealed in a video post he shared across his social channels last month. Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag, Markell Washington, Lauralee Bell CBS In the post, Pratt could be seen stepping out of the Logan mansion set’s doors, stopping in front of the camera recording him, take a burrito out of the jetted pocket of his suit jacket, do a quick little dance and then take a bite out of the burrito, which has become a staple of many of his recent posts where he can be seen highlighting the popular food item, including breakfast burritos and burritos in a bowl. The video is highlighted by background music from the 2010 song “I’ll Do It” by his wife which was remixed earlier this year and features Pitbull on the new cut. With more than 10.9 million followers on TikTok and more than 1.2 million on Instagram, Markell Washington is known for his skits that tend to go for the dramatic when not taking a comedic and fashionable turn. Washington’s TikTok bio is captioned, “We only have one life so live it to the fullest,” likely an indirect reference to the defunct soap “One Life to Live.” Check out photos from the fashion show below. CBS The fashion show episodes of “The Bold and the Beautiful” are set to air on Thursday, April 24; Friday, April 25; and Monday, April 28. Note: The post Heidi Montag & Social Media Influencer Markell Washington Join Spencer Pratt & Lauralee Bell For ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Fashion Show Episodes appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

She was in the audience yesterday, I believe. She posted about it on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfEb55p4jW/

Celebrating its 48th year, the annual General Hospital Fan Club Weekend is back with amazing fun and exciting activities as the stars of “General Hospital” meet and greet their biggest fans. With at least 15 confirmed events scheduled, including the main event luncheon, the weekend is set to take place from Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 3 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Glendale, California. Hosting events this year include cast members Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri), Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis), Kate Mansi (Kristina Corinthos-Davis), Josh Kelly (Cody Bell), Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine), Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase), Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson) and Jens Austin Austrup (Kai Taylor), among others. Thursday, July 31 Starting the weekend off on Thursday, July 31, there will be a kickoff party from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This year, the casual mix and mingle event will feature actors from the past and present stopping by to mingle with fans. For those looking for material to get signed by the cast, earlier in the day, a Pop Up Boutique will be available in the lobby area on the second floor just outside the event center. It’s scheduled to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. General Hospital Fan Club Weekend Friday, August 1 On Friday, August 1, five events are set to take place, starting with an event hosted by Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli) and a mystery co-host from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Running from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) returns to Fan Club Weekend with an event featuring music, poetry, and a Q&A. Speaking of music, The Day Players band, featuring fan favorite actors from “General Hospital” and “Days of our Lives” (Carson Boatman, Wally Kurth, Brandon Barash and Eric Martsolf), will perform from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closing out the night, Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber) reunite with their “Ex’s to Friends” event, taking place from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2 On Saturday, August 2, the main event luncheon will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After the meal, the show’s cast will take the stage as they take part in an eventful Q&A session, immediately followed by a chance for fans to get their photo taken with their favorite stars, who will also be on hand signing autographs. After the main event, Maurice Benard hosts an event from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by an event hosted by Nancy Lee Grahn from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Also taking place on Saturday night is a joint event hosted by Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves) and Maura West (Ava Jerome), taking place from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., which will then be followed by Dominic Zamrogna’s “Late Night with DZ” event, running from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, August 3 Hosting their first-ever event together, and the first time they’ll be attending Fan Club Weekend overall, Kate Mansi and Kristen Vaganos will welcome fans to meet “The Davis Girls” from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 3. Like Bradford Anderson, a mystery co-host will join Josh Kelly (Cody Bell) for his event which takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a joint event featuring Amanda Setton and Josh Swickard, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tabyana Ali and Jens Austin Astrup will also be hosting a joint event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., which includes a special guest appearance by Jacqueline Grace Lopez (ex-Alison “Blaze” Rogers). Although nothing has been officially announced, an event is currently slotted for 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to close out Fan Club Weekend. Should an event eventually be announced for the slot, we’ll make sure to let you know. How to Purchase Tickets For information on how to buy tickets to each event or to access an online order form, visit ghfanclub.com (redirects to debbiemorristv.com). You can also follow the General Hospital Fan Club on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Instagram and Facebook for all the latest on the weekend. Note: The post General Hospital Fan Club Weekend 2025: Location, Event Schedule & How To Purchase Tickets appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After a photo of Marissa Reyes began circulating online last week, wherein she could be seen posing alongside “Days of our Lives” actors Al Calderon (Javi Hernandez), Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez) and Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera), fans of the daytime drama series began wondering if the actress had joined the show’s cast and, if so, who she’d be playing. “All my favorite people in one photo,” was the caption on the photo, first published on Feuerriegel’s Instagram story timeline. According to Soap Opera Digest, Reyes will indeed be entering the world of Salem, making her daytime debut next month as an aged-up Arianna Horton, Gabi and Will Horton’s (Chandler Massey) daughter. If the character’s name sounds familiar, you’ll recall that Arianna is named after her deceased aunt who died in 2010 after she was tragically hit by a car driven after she ran away from Will following her prior confrontation with Sami (Alison Sweeney), who was shocked to learn that Arianna knew that it was her that had shot EJ (then played by James Scott). Ironically, the Arianna who is returning to Salem next month comes just weeks after EJ was again shot, this time by a mystery individual. Even more ironic, Sami is also back in town just after the incident as well, albeit that has more to do with her son with EJ, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), learning the truth about his conception. Citing a spokesperson for the show, Soap Opera Digest notes that Reyes joins the show in May for a multi-month story arc. With credits including “That Girl Lay Lay” and “Raven’s Home,” among others, this year has been a big one for Reyes as the actress has made appearances in several high profile projects including a recurring role on Netflix’s “Running Point” starring Kate Hudson and Prime Video’s “Bosch: Legacy” starring Titus Welliver, the latter of which just concluded its third and final season while the former was recently picked up for a second season. She’ll next appear in the film “The Evilry,” starring Teri Polo (“Loving”), Faye Dunaway and Dylan Walsh (“Nip/Tuck”), among others. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Casts ‘Running Point’ Actress Marissa Reyes As Arianna Horton, Daughter Of Gabi Hernandez & Will Horton appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With a trial date that was set to begin on Tuesday, May 13, the lawsuit filed against ABC by former “General Hospital” crew members James Wahl (“Jim”) and his son, Timothy James Wahl (“Tim”), has been postponed. A new trial date has been set for Monday, June 9. According to Deadline, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Tony Richardson agreed to delay the trial after an attorney for the network said during a hearing last Tuesday that the two sides were looking to resolve the case with the help of since-retired Judge Mitchell Beckloff, who previously presided over the case. First filed in June 2022, the lawsuit alleges that the plaintiffs were fired after their requested religious exemption to the then-Covid vaccine mandate, which had been put in place by ABC parent Disney back in November 2021, was denied. “[ABC] denied their requests without explanation, one week after they requested them,” read a portion of the 14-page complaint, calling their termination “unconstitutional” and a form of “religious discrimination.” “These actions were unlawful. ABC does not have the authority to force a medical treatment on its employees against their will,” the complaint said. “Even if it did, it must offer religious exemptions to anybody who requests one. It cannot discriminate among religions and cannot second-guess the sincerity of one’s religious beliefs without an objective basis for doing so. It did not have one here. ABC’s actions constitute religious discrimination and violate Plaintiffs’ rights under state law.” As stage technicians, the Wahl’s ran the construction shop and special effects department for the daytime drama series, with the elder Wahl working on the show for 14 years and the younger Wahl for 10 years before being terminated. In response to the lawsuit at the time, particularly the denied request for religious exemption, ABC reportedly called the plaintiff’s objection to vaccination “purely as lifestyle choices that it had no duty to accommodate.” Disney has since rescinded the mandate, which allowed the network to rehire actor Steve Burton back in the role of Jason Morgan after he had previously been let go from the show upon also being denied an exemption to the then-mandate. Ingo Rademacher Michael Yada/ABC While the Wahl lawsuit seeks a resolution that might help circumvent a lengthy trial, another lawsuit filed against ABC by former “General Hospital” star Ingo Rademacher remains cold after a separate Los Angeles County Superior Court judge in February denied a motion by the actor to have his wrongful termination lawsuit revived. In November 2024, Rademacher, who played Jasper “Jax” Jacks on the soap, sought to have his previously dismissed case against the network reopened, citing the network’s decision to rehire Steve Burton as both actors were let go simultaneously due to noncompliance with the since-rescinded vaccine mandate. Judge Stephen Goorvitch first ruled on Rademacher’s lawsuit in June 2023, siding with ABC, wherein he indicated that Rademacher’s opposition [to getting vaccinated] was “based on health reasons rather than his religious leanings.” The judge denied the motion, determining that ABC’s decision in rehiring Burton did not indicate Rademacher was terminated for his political beliefs, and he would have to file a new lawsuit if he wanted to raise such an argument in court. Additionally, the motion for a trial was denied. In filing the motion, an attorney for Rademacher said, “ABC’s rehiring of Mr. Burton, which occurred while this case was on appeal confirms that ABC got rid of Ingo because it did not like his political views. It confirms that ABC did not merely lay Ingo off, with the intent of bringing him back later, as it did with [Steve]. It re-cast his role. It replaced him, or is in the process of replacing him, with another actor.” Note: The post ABC Looking To Settle ‘General Hospital’ Lawsuit Brought By Fired Crew Members – REPORT appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Premiering Tuesday, April 22 with its first two episodes on all major podcast platforms, fans of daytime soap operas can look forward to tuning in for the gripping all-new audio drama “Montecito,” created by Grant Rutter, which promises explosive drama and tantalizing tales of betrayal featuring unforgettable characters voiced by several familiar faces. Set in the sun-drenched enclave of the ultra-wealthy, “Montecito” presents a dark paradise where shattered romances, hidden family secrets, and scandalous affairs hide behind manicured hedges and the shadows of towering palm trees. The 10-episode series is the latest to join the fast-growing audio drama space that already includes “Forever and a Day,” “Around the Sun,” “Limetown,” “Wolf 359,” “Blackout” and “Alice Isn’t Dead,” among others. During each 20-minute episode, releasing weekly on Tuesdays, listeners will immerse themselves in a world of deception as the battle to maintain one’s success gets thwarted by those who plot to steal it when a malignant narcissist infiltrates the lives of longtime residents, ensnaring them in a web of sex and scandal. Loyalties will crumble, families will fracture, and no secret is safe. Serving as series announcer will be “General Hospital” star Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), with a voice cast that includes Crystal Chappell (“Guiding Light,” “Days of our Lives”) as Helena Granville-Belasco, a fiercely protective matriarch who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty; Vincent Irizarry (“All My Children,” “Guiding Light”) as Bradley Belasco, an alpha businessman and ageless playboy; “Beyond the Gates star Mike Manning (Bradley “Smitty” Smith) as JJ Roman, a reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby whose destructive choices threaten his family’s legacy; Peter Porte (“Days of our Lives,” “The Young and the Restless”) as the brooding Deacon Granville, a gay man burdened by his moral compass and his toxic marriage to a woman; Emme Rylan (“General Hospital,” “Guiding Light”) as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn, the overachieving COO of the family business who’s as sharp as she is relentless; Marc Anthony Samuel (“General Hospital”) as Gio Carreri, an even-keeled resident confronted with ghosts from his past; Kelly Thiebaud (“General Hospital”) as the straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri; Chelsea Rendon (“Vida”) as Mina Rast-Granville, a treacherous narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience; and Jake Getman (“American Dad!”) as Diego Granville, a young man growing up in the eye of the storm. In addition to creating the independently produced series, Rutter also executive produces, with Andrew Pemberton-Fowler serving as executive story editor and Trae Budde as supervising sound editor. Watch the official trailer below. Michael Fairman TV first reported the news on the new audio drama series. Note: The post Audio Drama ‘Montecito’ Sets Premiere Date, Announces Voice Cast appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Jason Vendryes has joined the cast of “Beyond the Gates,” playing a mysterious stranger with a connection to two of the show’s prominent political figures. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Vendryes will make his debut in Fairmont Crest starting in May when his character, Kenny, starts snooping around the lives of retired Senator Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and his Congressman grandson, Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon). Since 2024, Vendryes has appeared as Agent Slomkowski in the BET+ original drama series “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless,” a spinoff of “The Oval,” which follows a young woman who becomes entangled in a scandalous cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics, who she must now play along with until she can find a way to free herself and her young daughter. “Days of our Lives” alum Matt Cedeño (ex-Brandon Walker) plays one of the show’s lead characters. Other TV credits for Vendryes include “Too Close to Home,” “Living Vee,” “American Soul,” “Saints & Sinners,” “Queen of the South,” and “Ambitions,” the OWN original series created by newly announced “Beyond the Gates” breakdown writer Jamey Giddens, among others. In addition to his upcoming role on the new daytime drama series, look for the actor to appear in the film “One Spoon of Chocolate,” starring Paris Jackson, Shameik Moore, Rockmond Dunbar and Blair Underwood. The film is written and directed by SZA. Note: The post Jason Vendryes Joins ‘Beyond The Gates’ In Recurring Role appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Cameron Mathison (Drew Quartermaine, “General Hospital”) and former “All My Children” star Josh Duhamel (ex-Leo Dupree) are set to appear as guests on “Live with Kelly and Mark” during the week of April 14-18, 2025, the same week the show moves into its new studio home in New York’s Hudson Square. Hosted by “All My Children” alums Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who played Hayley Vaughan Santos and Mateo Santos, respectively, on the daytime drama series, Mathison, who previously played Ryan Lavery, will stop by to speak with his former colleagues on Monday, April 14. The episode will also feature “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams as she talks about the latest season of the reality show. On Tuesday, April 15, former “Grey’s Anatomy” star T.R. Knight will swing by, and so will David Oyelowo, who will discuss his new Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese.” Look for sustainability expert Ashlee Piper to give some tips on reducing spending. Duhamel joins former co-stars Kelly and Mark on Wednesday, April 16 to chat about his new Netflix series, “Ransom Canyon.” Lake Bell, who voices Poison Ivy in Max the animated series “Harley Quinn,” joins in the fun, while Lauren Iannotti, Editor in Chief of Real Simple magazine, shares DIY gift ideas for Mother’s Day. “Law & Order: Organized Crime” star Christopher Meloni stops by on Thursday, April 17 to talk about his series’s latest season, which moves to Peacock for Season 5. Meanwhile, Olympian gymnast Aly Raisman gives a gymnastic demo ahead of the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship, and it’s “Shopping Day at Live” with Monica Mangin. Ahead of the June release of his new album, “Not Guilty,” Akon is set to perform on the Friday, April 18 episode of “Live,” which will also see an appearance by actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, while Amy Goodman provides tips on jewelry shopping for Mother’s Day. Broadcast from New York City, “Live with Kelly and Mark” is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment and airs weekdays. Check local listings. The show is produced by WABC-TV and executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa. Note: Guest attendance is subject to change. Visit the show’s official website for information on getting tickets, plus find out where and how to watch in your area. Note: The post ‘All My Children’ Alum Josh Duhamel & ‘General Hospital’ Star Cameron Mathison Stop By ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Chicken Sisters” has been renewed for a second season, Hallmark Channel recently announced. With production currently underway in Vancouver, former “JAG” star David James Elliott has joined the show’s cast in a recurring role. Based on the novel of the same name by author KJ Dell’Antonia and a selection by Reese’s Witherspoon‘s book club, the series stars Schuyler Fisk and Genevieve Angelson as sisters Amanda and Mae, respectively, who are reunited when the reality show, “Kitchen Clash,” comes to their town, escalating competition between their two feuding restaurants. The series also stars Lea Thompson as Nancy, Wendie Malick as Gus, James Kot as Frank Jr., Rukiya Bernard as Sabrina and Ektor Rivera as Sergio. Margo Martindale narrates. Elliot will portray a newcomer to town connected to Gus’ past, reports Deadline. Meanwhile, Erin Gibson has been upped to showrunner and executive producer after previously working as one of the show’s writers. “We’re grateful to Annie Mebane for creating the series for television and expertly bringing to life the town of Merinac and its colorful characters in K.J. Dell’Antonia’s beloved book,” said Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media. “The show is in great hands with Erin Gibson taking the reins as showrunner this season and we know that our stellar cast led by Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick will serve up something special for viewers.” All eight episodes from the show’s first season were released last year on Hallmark+, the streaming service from Hallmark Media, the network’s parent company. Beginning Sunday, March 30, the series began airing on the linear network on Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET, filling the slot most recently held by “When Calls the Heart,” which recently concluded its 12th season as the most-watched and highest-rated entertainment cable program of 2025 thus far. “The Chicken Sisters” joins a rich slate of program offerings from Hallmark, including new original movies and new seasons of fan-favorite original shows like the aforementioned “When Calls the Heart” and “The Way Home,” among others. Note: The post ‘The Chicken Sisters’ Renewed For Season 2 At Hallmark Channel appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I'm sure he meant 15 years cause 25 years would be 2000.

Considering he's in the cast/crew photo from yesterday's taping of episode 100, it's even less likely.

Nearly six years since being let go from “The Young and the Restless” as Cane Ashby, actor Daniel Goddard is returning to daytime to play Professor Henry Dalton on “General Hospital,” a character first referenced earlier this week during a conversation between Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) and her WSB handler, Vaughn (Bryce Durfee). Goddard first airs on Tuesday, April 15. In an interview with TV Insider, Goddard spoke about his return to the genre, the character he originally auditioned for before landing the recurring role on the ABC soap opera, and reuniting with some of his former colleagues at “The Young and the Restless.” Taping his first episodes in mid-March, Goddard told the outlet that his character works at Port Charles University, saying, “He teaches environmental physics, and it seems there are some things in his past that he’s done that have left him in a position of some form of investigation.” He added, “And from there, it’s an absolute mystery to me.” It’s a mystery because Goddard indicated to the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, how he preferred not knowing much else about his character even if the other actors did. “I know that the characters that I’ve had scenes with know something about him,” teased Goddard. “I don’t want to know what it is because I don’t want to play it, that I know. I’d rather have the character be sort of a clean slate to me.” “At ‘[The] Young and the Restless,’ I always used to read the whole script because other characters will talk about you, and you’ll get to know more about you than you know about yourself,” Goddard continued. “At ‘General Hospital,’ you only get your pages, and I thought, ‘Woody Allen would do that, where he doesn’t want everybody [sic] know what’s going on or what the twists and turns are.’ And I thought, ‘This is going to be cool.’ So, I’m allowing myself to go on the journey of who Dalton is from the audience’s perspective and from my perspective of what is the growth and evolution of him. I will allow it to unfold as the bits and pieces present themselves to me.” As for working with McCoy, whose character is going to be attending one of his classes as part of an undercover mission for the WSB, Goddard says, “I think she’s fantastic. With Josslyn, it’s professor and student, and a great push and pull there.” As for how he landed the part, Goddard notes he was actually first called in for an audition for the role of Jack Brennan, a character that was being recast at the time following the exit of Charles Mesure. “It’s the first audition I’ve had in many years, and it was a bizarre experience for me,” the actor shared. “You feel like, in a way, you’re going back to ground zero, back to the beginning of it all, even though you’ve been on a different soap opera for, like, 15 years. It was humbling, but it was more of an awakening, and in that moment, I felt extraordinarily vulnerable.” Although the role eventually went to Chris L. McKenna, interestingly, another actor who had auditioned was Daniel Cosgrove, who is now playing the recurring role of Ezra Boyle. “I was standing out in the hallway, and there were four or five other guys there. One of them was Daniel Cosgrove, and I was like, ‘Oh, wow. There’s a bunch of people here and there’s competition,’ so instantly I become fearful of the fact that I didn’t want to fail,” Goddard detailed. “So, I kind of felt this incredible pressure, and I walked in the room, and I saw Laura [Wright, Carly Spencer] and Frank, and the writers, and Mark [Teschner, casting director] and I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is real. This is really happening.’” While he didn’t land the gig as Jack Brennan, the show apparently liked what they saw in Goddard and reached out to his former manager, Michael Bruno, who shared that the show had a new character they were looking to cast and they thought the actor fit the part. “I was just gobsmacked by it,” he revealed to TV Insider, referring to receiving a callback “It wasn’t a recast. It was a new character, and I was so blown away. I really felt like the timing was right, and I felt like it was meant to be. I can’t begin to express my gratitude to Frank and everyone at ‘General Hospital’ and to Michael Bruno for really believing in me and being there.” Although he has yet to air, thus far, Goddard is pleased with the chance to take on a new role on a new show after previously appearing on “The Young and the Restless” for more than 12 years, exiting in 2019. “It’s been an extraordinary, wonderful experience so far,” he enthuses. “I just got new scripts, and I have four episodes coming up in one week, which I’m so excited about. It makes me feel wanted in the sense that everything that I’ve gone through in this process up until now is meant to be. I couldn’t be more grateful to be back in what I think is probably the most beloved genre in all of entertainment.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Goddard posted a video of his exiting the Prospect Studios building where “General Hospital” tapes in Hollywood, CA. In it, he tells the security guard to “have a lovely day” as he walks out the studio doors where the iconic General Hospital sign appears while indicating a secret is about to be revealed, referring to his casting. He captioned the post, "1,973 days later," referencing the time since he last appeared as Cane Ashby on "The Young and the Restless" and his joining "General Hospital" as Henry Dalton. Watch the video below. For more on what Goddard has to say about his joining the daytime drama series, as well as working again with his former colleagues at “The Young and the Restless,” including Genie Francis (Laura Collins; Genevieve Atkinson on ‘The Young and the Restless”) and Steve Burton (Jason Morgan; Dylan McAvoy on “The Young and the Restless”), among others, as well as working with people like Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), read the rest of his TV Insider interview here. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum Daniel Goddard Returns To Daytime, Joins ‘General Hospital’ As Professor Henry Dalton appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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While most television shows are lucky to reach the century mark during their entire runs, today, April 10, marked a major milestone for “Beyond the Gates” as the brand new daytime drama series taped its 100th episode. “So this happened today. 100 episodes! Wow. So much love to my #BeyondTheGates fam,” said series creator and head writer Michele Val Jean in a post she shared on X (formerly Twitter) that was accompanied by a photo of a celebratory cake embedded with shots of the cast/crew. “You guys amaze me every day. Here’s to the next hundred,” she added. The caption on the cake itself read, “Cheers to 100 episodes!” Production on “Beyond the Gates” formally commenced in November 2024, giving the show ample time to bank episodes before it premiered on Monday, February 24. As a result, the show is at least three months ahead in terms of its tape-to-air schedule. As of today’s broadcast, the show has aired just 32 episodes, meaning that the 100th episode is likely to air sometime in mid-to-late July due to upcoming holidays and potential sports preemptions due to CBS’ coverage of UEFA Champion League Soccer. “Beyond the Gates” stars (in alphabetical order) Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Karla Mosley, Colby Muhammad, Arielle Prepetit and Tamara Tunie. Beginning next month, Keith D. Robinson (“A Million Little Things,” “Dreamgirls”) will replace Maurice Johnson in the role of Dr. Ted Richardson, marking the show’s first-ever recasting. In addition to creating and serving as the show’s head writer, Val Jean is also the showrunner and one of eight executive producers. The show tapes in Atlanta. Note: The post ‘Beyond the Gates’ Reaches Major Milestone Few Shows Ever Reach, Tapes 100th Episode appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Say what one may about General Hospital, but casting hasn't been an issue for the show for several years now. Of course, I'm referring to when casting can do their jobs and not have to deal with supermarket or text message hiring practices.

That's what I was thinking, but Deadline emphasized: "He returned to the Los Angeles set April 10 to begin taping a story arc; his first episode back will air June 13." Now, that doesn't mean he can't tape scenes in Los Angeles and then fly with the crew to Italy for additional episodes, but it's interesting wording here.

Although he made a brief appearance during the show’s 35th anniversary episode in 2022, actor Jack Wagner is set to reprise his role as Nick Marone on “The Bold and the Beautiful” for a story arc that kicks off with episodes airing in June, Deadline reported. According to the outlet, Wagner returned to the show’s Los Angeles-based set on Thursday to tape scenes that surrounds the emotional turmoil inflicted on Katherine Kelly Lang’s character, Brooke Logan, who has been on a roller coaster ride of late following years of an on again/off again relationship with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye). His episodes begin airing Friday, June 13. “After a series of tumultuous events in her ongoing relationship with Ridge Forrester, Brooke is feeling defeated and lost, grappling with heartbreak and the painful realization that her relationship may be irreparably broken,” read a logline for the storyline. “As she struggles with her emotions, Nick’s unexpected arrival brings a rush of memories and unresolved feelings back to the surface. His charismatic and supportive nature offers Brooke a sense of comfort and stability that she desperately needs. Their connection reignites old flames, offering Brooke a chance at happiness and a fresh start away from the shadow of her past with Ridge.” First appearing on the half-hour soap in 2003, Wagner portrayed Nick Marone, son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (played by the late Joseph Mascolo), who also happens to be Ridge’s half-brother. Described as adventurous and ambitious, the sea captain now runs Marone Industries. Gilles Toucas/Bell-Phillip Television Productions “I was actually pretty blindsided just by driving to CBS because I was on the show for 8 or 9 years. Just driving there and walking down the halls at CBS, and then up to the dressing room and reconnecting to the actors, it was unbelievable,” said Wagner during an appearance on “The Talk” in 2022 on his return to the show in celebration of its 35th anniversary episode. “Like, you know, when you see a high school friend and you just jump right back like time hasn’t passed. It’s so great to be back on the show again.” Although the legal son of Nick and Taylor Hayes (then played by Hunter Tylo), Brooke inadvertently provided a donor egg that led to the conception of Jack Hamilton Marone, who first appeared on the soap in 2007, technically making the child her biological son. Following a lengthy legal battle during his divorce from Taylor, it was later determined that Nick would be the better parent for Jack with Taylor relinquishing her maternal rights and also leaving him in the care of Brooke as well. In the years since that storyline, fans have clamored to see an aged up Jack, but, at press time, there were no indications the show had plans on including the character in the upcoming Nick/Brooke story arc. Since exiting “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Wagner has gone on to star several TV movies for Hallmark Channel, including “The Wedding March” series, and stars in the network’s long-running drama “When Calls the Heart” which was just renewed for a record 13th season, set to debut in 2026. Recently renewed for three additional seasons at CBS, “The Bold and the Beautiful” is set to tape episodes on location later this year in Italy for the sixth time, with supervising producer Casey Kasprzyk teasing Naples or Capri as possible cities. The soap previously taped in Italy while on location during trips to Lake Como in 1997, Venice in 1999, Portofino in 2002, Puglia in 2012, and, more recently, Rome in 2023. Watch a full episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful” featuring Wagner below. Note: The post Jack Wagner Returning To ‘The Bold And the Beautiful’ As Nick Marone For Storyline Arc appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Earlier this month, Shout!TV announced that it had launched a new FAST (free ad-supported television) channel dedicated to “The Bold and the Beautiful,” featuring full episodes from the show’s first season, consisting of 250 episodes, that you can watch In Progress or On Demand. “‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ now has its own streaming channel! Watch as the show dives into the high society world of Los Angeles fashion as the Forrester family navigates spellbinding stories of mystery, romance, and the power of family legacy,” the streaming service said. In September 2021, Bell-Phillip Television Productions, owner of the daytime drama series, released episodes from the show’s first season on YouTube, marking the first time classic episodes from a U.S. soap opera had been available on the service for free (with ads). Ronn Moss, Jim Storm Bell-Phillip Television Productions; Shout! Factory The first season of “The Bold and the Beautiful” enables viewers to relive the years of Ronn Moss as Ridge Forrester, Clayton Norcross as Thorne Forrester, Susan Flannery as Stephanie Forrester, and current original cast members Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan and John McCook as Eric Forrester. Other cast members featured at the time include Joanna Johnson as Caroline Spencer, Lauren Koslow as Margo Maclaine Lynley, Daniel McVicar as Clarke Garrison, Jim Storm as Bill Spencer Sr., Nancy Sloan as Katie Logan, Nancy Burnett as Beth Logan, Ethan Wayne as Storm Logan, Lesley Woods as Helen Logan and Teri Ann Linn as Kristen Forrester, among others. Episodes from the first season of “The Bold and the Beautiful” can be streamed via the show’s FAST channel on the Shout!TV app and Plex, among other platforms. Featuring professionally produced content from major studios, independent producers, and its own distinctive entertainment library, Shout!TV makes watching TV fun again with programs available On Demand and through FAST channels, including channels for “The Carol Burnett Show,” “ALF,” “21 Jump Street” and “Farscape.” Watch a promo for “The Bold and the Beautiful” on Shout!TV below. For more information about the service and how to watch episodes of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” visit watch.shout-tv.com. Note: The post Shout!TV Launches ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ FAST Channel Featuring All 250 Episodes From Season 1 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Surging week-to-week, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.716 million), which just got renewed for more three seasons at CBS, ranked third among unrounded Women 18-49 during the week of March 31-April 4, 2025 with its 0.33 rating pushing it ahead of the 0.32 rating for “TODAY 3rd Hour” (1.840 million) and the 0.31 rating for “The Young and the Restless” (3.081 million), Nielsen data shows. The half-hour soap was up +0.09 (0.33 rating vs. 0.24 rating) over its performance one week earlier and up +0.08 (0.33 rating vs. 0.25 rating) compared to its performance during the same week last year in the key sales demographic, marking the show’s second best performance of the season in the demo and the first time this season it has ranked third, behind only perennial leader “The Price is Right” (3.647 million / 4.182 million). Among Women 25-54, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was up week-to-week, gaining +0.05 (0.47 rating vs. 0.42 rating) and marking the third time this season the show has tied its season high in the demo (0.47 rating). Compared to the same week last year, the soap was up +0.06 (0.47 rating vs. 0.41 rating). For the week, “The Bold and the Beautiful” gained the most viewers week-to-week among the daytime broadcast shows, up +131,000, and was also up compared to its performance during the same week last year, gaining +13,000 viewers. “The Young and the Restless” Ratings While “The Bold and the Beautiful” outrated “The Young and the Restless” among unrounded Women 18-49, the long-running soap opera still managed to see an increase in the demo, jumping +0.04 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.31 rating vs. 0.27 rating) and saw an even bigger +0.06 gain among Women 25-54 (0.52 rating vs. 0.46 rating), tying for the show’s second best performance of the season in the latter category (0.52 rating). Compared to its performance during the same week last year, the soap was up +0.01 among Women 18-49 (0.31 rating vs. 0.30 rating) and up +0.03 among Women 25-54 (0.52 rating vs. 0.49 rating). “Beyond the Gates” Ratings “Beyond the Gates” (1.622 million) appears to have stabilized among Women 18-49 with its 0.22 rating, relatively on par with the show’s recent performances and an increase of +0.01 from one week earlier (0.22 rating vs. 0.21 rating). Meanwhile, among Women 25-54, the new soap opera was flat week-to-week, maintaining its 0.36 rating for the third consecutive week while tying for its second best performance in the demo just six weeks since its premiere. Compared to the year ago performance of former timeslot occupant “The Talk,” “Beyond the Gates” was up +0.05 among Women 18-49 (0.22 rating vs. 0.17 rating) and up +0.10 among Women 25-54 (0.36 rating vs. 0.26 rating). Among Total Viewers, the soap gained +67,000 viewers over last week’s performance and was up +297,000 over the year ago performance of “The Talk.” “General Hospital” ABC “General Hospital” Ratings After topping its time slot competitor last week among Women 18-49, “General Hospital” (1.811 million) and “Beyond the Gates” swapped places this week, with the former hitting a 0.21 rating, down -0.01 week-to-week, and the latter increasing +0.01 for a 0.22 rating. Among Women 25-54, the ABC soap also fell -0.01 over its week ago performance (0.32 rating vs. 0.33 rating). Compared to the same week last year, “General Hospital” saw the largest year-over-year drop across daytime broadcast, losing -316,000 viewers (1.811 million vs. 2.127 million), and dropped -0.03 among Women 18-49 (0.21 rating vs. 0.24 rating). Even more concerning was the show’s year-over-year drop among Women 25-54, down -0.08 (0.32 rating vs. 0.40 rating), with only the first half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” (1.985 million) seeing a larger drop of -0.09 compared to its year ago performance (0.31 rating vs. 0.40 rating) “TODAY 3rd Hour” & “The View” Ratings “TODAY 3rd Hour” was up week-to-week, jumping +0.05 among Women 18-49 (0.32 rating vs. 0.27 rating) and +0.06 among Women 25-54 (0.45 rating vs. 0.39 rating). Compared to the same week last year, the third hour of “TODAY” was also up among Women 18-49 (0.32 rating vs. 0.31 rating) but saw a minor dip among Women 25-54 (0.45 rating vs. 0.47 rating). Elsewhere, “The View” (2.512 million) saw week-to-week and year-over-year growth among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, with the latter category seeing the most significant gain compared to the show’s week ago performance, up +0.05 (0.35 rating vs. 0.30 rating). Among Total Viewers, the talk show gained the most viewers across daytime broadcast compared to the same week last year, up +135,000. “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” NBC News “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” Ratings Lastly, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (1.189 million) hit a series low among Total Viewers, down -74,000 week-to-week and an astonishing -298,000 compared to the same week last year. Three months since the departure of former co-host Hoda Kotb, it looks like NBC needs to settle on a permanent replacement and quickly, considering the fourth hour of “TODAY” is just +49,000 viewers ahead of “NBC News Daily” (1.140 million), which gained +42,000 viewers over its week ago performance. That said, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” remains a solid performer in the demos when compared to other daytime broadcast shows, even tying “General Hospital” among Women 25-54 (each with a 0.32 rating), despite year-over-year erosion. Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of March 31-April 4, 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*: The year ago performance for “Beyond the Gates” is compared to “The Talk.” Ditto for “Today with Jenna & Friends,” which is compared with “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” A closer look at how the daytime soaps performed, specifically their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. Week of March 31-April 4, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.410.380.432. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.350.360.403. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.330.240.254. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.320.270.315. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.310.270.306. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.230.250.30— The View (ABC)0.230.220.218. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.220.210.17*9. General Hospital (ABC)0.210.220.24— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.210.210.2911. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.200.220.25*12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.150.150.1813. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.140.180.16Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 31 – April 4, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.590.550.632. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.530.500.583. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.520.460.494. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.470.420.415. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.450.390.476. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.360.360.26*7. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.350.350.42— The View (ABC)0.350.300.349. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.320.330.38*— General Hospital (ABC)0.320.330.4011. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.310.310.4012. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.240.260.2413. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.220.210.27Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 31 – April 4, 2025 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)2.52.52.72. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)2.22.22.43. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.02.02.14. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.81.71.85. The View (ABC)1.71.61.66. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.41.41.67. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.21.21.4— General Hospital (ABC)1.21.21.4— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.21.11.310. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.11.10.9*11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.90.91.012. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.80.81.0*— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.80.70.8Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 31 – April 4, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)4,1824,2054,3452. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)3,6473,5913,8423. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,0813,0443,1434. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,7162,5852,7035. The View (ABC)2,5122,3992,3776. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,3312,2972,5167. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1,9851,9812,1968. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,8401,7491,9379. General Hospital (ABC)1,8111,8652,12710. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,6221,5551,325*11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,3341,3371,50912. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)1,1891,2631,487*13. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,1401,0981,221Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 31 – April 4, 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 = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* “Beyond the Gates” was broken out and preempted on Wednesday, April 2 due to a CBS News Special Report. On Thursday, April 3, the soap was only broken out due to a CBS News Special Report. On Friday, April 4, the show aired for just 50 minutes due to breaking CBS News coverage. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). “NBC News Daily” was broken out and preempted on Wednesday, April 2 due to an NBC News Special Report. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Surges, Tops ‘TODAY 3rd Hour’ & ‘The Young and the Restless’ Among Women 18-49 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More