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Total Viewers and Households are now included in the above report. Until today, those figures were unavailable to Soap Opera Network.

At most, soap operas get a TV-14 rating for select episodes (sex, violence). TV-MA is generally HBO or FX shows and R-rated movies airing on cable.

Which, IMO, is one of the main reasons Chad left the show. He's not getting any younger, and if he ever dreams of making the big bucks in Hollywood, he needs to ditch the soap baggage. It's unfortunate for me to even say that since I love this genre so much, but let's be real, the pay is just above average compared to the pay for a school teacher, not to mention the perks of fewer work hours and the ability to spend more time with family. Outside of that, an actor who ever wants to get the gigs offered by Dick Wolf, the Russo Brothers, Marvel, DC, et al., can't be attached to a soap. That's why Nicholas Alexander Chavez wiped GH from his resume. Future jobs will reference Monsters and I Know What You Did Last Summer, among other projects he's attached to, and how he's worked for Ryan Murphy, a mega producer at Disney (and at one point Netflix).

The Australian comedy series “Colin From Accounts” has been renewed for a third season at Paramount+, the streaming service announced on Tuesday. Produced by Easy Tiger Productions and CBS Studios and commissioned by the Foxtel Group, the series is a romantic comedy about flawed, funny people choosing each other and embracing the all-too-relatable chaos of modern life. Patrick Brammall Joel Pratley/Paramount+ “We’re very excited to bring you season three of our show,” said series creators Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, who will return to write, executive produce and star in the new season. “To be honest, with the way we ended season two, it would have been weird not to make a third, so here we are. We promise we won’t leave you hanging like that again. Probably.” With seasons one and two currently available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S., the acclaimed series continues to hold a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes for both seasons, a rare feat for a program. In addition to Dyer and Brammall, the season two cast features Emma Harvie, Genevieve Hegney, Michael Logo, Helen Thomson, Darren Gilshenan, Annie Maynard, Tai Hara and Glenn Hazeldine, along with Celeste Barber, Virginia Gay, Justin Rosniak, John Howard, Lynne Porteus and Broden Kelly. Executive producers include Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Alison Hurbert-Burns, Lana Greenhalgh, Trent O’Donnell, Rob Gibson and Ian Collie, with Kevin Greene serving as a producer. Season two was financed with the assistance of Screen NSW, through the Made in NSW Fund. The show is distributed outside of Australia and New Zealand by Paramount Global Content Distribution. During its run, the show has garnered a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best International Series and has won two Gotham TV Awards (Breakthrough Comedy Series and Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series) and three Australian Logie Awards (for Outstanding Comedy Program, Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress). In addition, it was the most nominated comedy series at the 2024 and 2025 AACTA Awards with 19 total nominations, including Best Narrative Comedy Series and Best Acting in Comedy for Brammall and Dyer. Outside of Paramount+, “Colin From Accounts” is available to watch internationally internationally on BINGE and Foxtel in Australia, BBC iPlayer in the UK, CityTV/CityTV+ in Canada, Cosmote TV in Greece, YES in Israel, SVT in Sweden, NRK in Norway, DRTV/DR1 in Denmark, YLE Areena/YLE TV2 in Finland, MNET 101 in Pan Africa, Universal+ in Latin America and RTE 2 in Ireland. Note: The post ‘Colin From Accounts’ Renewed For Season 3 At Paramount+ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the organization behind the Daytime Emmy Awards, has announced some key changes that will impact “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” and ceremonies thereafter, including the addition of the previously announced Emerging Talent category, elimination of the Original Song category, and when to expect an an announcement on nominations for this year’s awards ceremony. First things first: Nominations for the “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” are set to be announced in late June/early July, with an official date yet to be determined. The timeline makes sense, considering the ceremony was moved to October after previously taking place in June. The News & Doc Emmy Awards replaces the Daytime Emmy Awards on the June date, starting with the “The 46th Annual News & Doc Emmy Awards.” Despite the move, the eligibility window for contention remains January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, with the judging period to start Thursday, May 22-Monday, June 9, 2025. This means “Beyond the Gates,” CBS’ newest daytime soap opera, is not eligible for contention. However, the show will be eligible for next year’s awards. As for the ceremony itself, from 2020-2024, CBS had broadcast the awards show each of year, with its most recent broadcast marking a record 18th time for the network, the most of any television network in history. However, at press time, no network had signed to broadcast this year’s awards show. “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” and the Daytime Emmys Lifestyle & Creative Arts ceremonies will take place in Los Angeles, CA. Eliminated Daytime Emmy Awards Categories After announcing the elimination of the Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category last year, this year, the organization is announcing the elimination of the Outstanding Original Song category. No reason was cited for the elimination, but considering the dwindling number of nominees in the category, it makes sense for the organization to eliminate it. Last year’s winner was the song “We’re Home” by composer and lyricists Heidi Feek, Dillon Hodges, and Mandy McCauley from the PBS series “Reconnecting Roots.” Other nominees included “General Hospital” for the song “Shine,” and the Hulu series “Unexpected” for the song “Unexpected Truth.” Other categories eliminated from the Daytime umbrella include Educational Program and Informational Program, albeit eligible programs can still submit within the E/I category at the Children’s & Family Emmys, or the News & Documentary Emmys, the organization said. New Daytime Emmy Awards Categories As for new categories, they include Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series, and the splitting of the Culinary Series category into two separate categories, as well as splitting the Travel, Nature and Adventure category into different lines, plus the debut of the Outstanding Regional Content in a Daytime Genre category, albeit the latter is “NOT an Emmy eligible category but is instead national recognition for outstanding regional work that will be awarded with a crystal pillar.” The new Culinary Series categories are as follows: Culinary Instructional Series – at least 51% focus on the “how-to” of cooking, e.g., recipes, equipment, techniques, etc. Culinary Cultural Series – at least 51% on the culture of food, e.g,. food/beverage tours, restaurants, cultural and ethnic dining, etc. The new Travel, Nature and Adventure categories are as follows: Travel and Adventure Program – at least 51% focus on travel, e.g., destinations, forms of travel, exploration, thrill-seeking, etc. Nature and Science Program – at least 51% focus on interaction with and research on the natural world, including weather, animals, natural disasters, and climate. Eden McCoy, Nicholas Alexander Chavez Courtesy of NATAS; Eric Lopez/Netflix Eligibility Requirements for the Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series is as follows: There is NO age restriction for this category; Performer has been on the Daytime Drama Program for two years or less, thereby limiting category eligibility for two years total per performer; Performer is on their first Daytime contract; Performer has no previous Daytime Emmy acting nominations; and Performer has never won this category – previous winners will be allowed to henceforth enter Guest, Supporting, or Lead as applicable; Performer must be onscreen in a speaking role with at least one multi-episode story arc. As for judging, new parameters for voting are being introduced as the Daytime Emmys move toward a stated goal of members-only judging for 2026. This includes NATAS no longer utilizing a system of “parity” within the Drama acting categories, e.g., programs are no longer guaranteed equal representation on the acting panels. Instead, “performers registering to judge will be assigned to three categories each within the following parameters: Actors are still NOT permitted to judge the category they are entered into; All actors will be assigned to two Drama acting categories and one Hosting category; and Administration strongly encourages actors to participate in the Host category as these categories require on-screen talent as judges. Daytime Drama Eligibility Clarifications To streamline the acting categories for instance, NATAS has issued a clarification to the rule prohibiting actors from entering twice for the same show, as “the spirit of this rule is to make sure that actors playing multiple roles on a single program simultaneously can only enter once, with all of their characters on the same reel.” Jon Lindstrom, for instance, was cited as an example as he previously portrayed both Ryan Chamberlin and Kevin Collins simultaneously on “General Hospital.” Jon Lindstrom, Emily O’Brien Sonja Flemming/CBS “This rule has been tweaked to allow for actors to enter multiple times for the same program if they exit as one character and return as a different character, and they are not playing both of those characters simultaneously,” the organization noted, highlighting Emily O’Brien for her dual roles on “Days of Our Lives,” where she portrays Theresa Donovan and Gwen Rizczech, respectively, but does not appear simultaneously. “In these cases, actors are permitted to enter twice and even if they don’t, they can only enter for the character(s) being played simultaneously on a singular reel.” Speaking of reels, all categories requiring clip reels instead of full episodes are not to exceed 15 minutes in length. Meanwhile, the Single Camera Directing and Multiple Camera Directing have been changed from reels to full episodes, keeping in line with the Outstanding Directing for a Daytime Drama Series category. Elsewhere, Outstanding Casting reels have been shortened from 30 minutes to 15 minutes and “should focus on only a selection of newly-cast individuals.” Further clarifications provided by NATAS include what being “on contract” means. Per the organization, it refers to someone on a regular contract, not temporary or spec. “For craft categories with a 40% rule for eligibility, entrants MUST have 40% except in the Hairstyling and Makeup and Costumes categories, where there is an override option ONLY if they do specialty looks and the looks are included within the reel.” Further, “In all other categories with 40%, it is no longer the case that teams can enter a category if nobody reaches the threshold. If you don’t have anyone who reaches 40%, then, unfortunately, you are simply ineligible to enter the category.” As for all other categories that previously had an “or 26 episode minimum” clause, that clause has been removed as it was added to account for reduced episode counts during the height of the Covid pandemic. Other non-English languages besides Spanish are now permitted to submit, “provided they adhere to eligibility requirements regarding at least one US-based co-producer and the submission video being subtitled in English.” Definition of Fictional Programming If you’ve ever wondered how the broadcast daytime dramas and shows like “The Bay” are eligible for a Daytime Emmy Award, including the Writing and Directing categories, NATAS defines Daytime fictional programming as follows: Serialized, airing/streaming daily at least 4 consecutive days a week for at least two consecutive weeks; majority multi-camera filming style; and majority use of studio sets. Spinoffs or reboots of previous Daytime Drama nominees are automatically eligible, the organization pointed out. Dangling Episodes To submit in the Drama Series categories, program requirements include a minimum of three (3) episodes. For programs with fewer than three episodes that have aired during the eligibility period, a single episode can be entered within a category that accepts Specials, if applicable, and all applicable crafts. “Producers should choose a single episode to be representative in as many categories as they wish to enter. ‘Dangling episodes’ will not be eligible for the following year’s competition whether they are entered this year or not,” NATAS noted in its release. Short Form Programming Outside of the Daytime Drama categories, the Daytime Emmy Awards also has a Short Form category, with eligible programming quantified as 15 minutes or less in any Daytime genre, of which programs were previously given the choice of submitting in the long form categories. Short Form programming must now enter into the Short Form Program category. Writers and directors for Short Form are only eligible within the Short Form Program entry, while the directing and writing categories are only open to long form content. Additional Daytime Emmy Award Clarifications Other changes impacting the Daytime Emmy Awards include clarification that True Crime Programming that is anthology in style or studies one single case falls in the purview of the Primetime Emmy Awards, overseen by the Television Academy. The same goes for Dating/Relationship programming and Paranormal programming. That said, True Crime programming that is magazine style (e.g., multiple cases per episode, often with a focus on cases that are of interest in popular culture) fall into the purview of Daytime within the Entertainment News category. Lastly, a Host(s) for Daytime Programming (Talk Series, Culinary, and sometimes Lifestyle, How-To/Instructional, Arts & Popular Culture, Entertainment News, Travel/Adventure, Science/ Nature, and Short Form) is defined follows: Individual or individuals who appear(s) on screen (instead of just in voiceover); Welcome and say goodbye to the studio and/or at-home audience; Lead or moderate conversations/interviews/Q&As; and/or Provide context for the tasks being performed. Hosts for Short Form must now enter the Host category affiliated with their genre. Daytime Emmy Awards – Eligible Genres Categories falling under the purview of the Daytime Emmy Awards include the following genres: Daytime Dramas; Culinary Instructional; Culinary Cultural; Daytime Talk Series, Lifestyle; Arts and Popular Culture; Travel/Adventure; Nature/Science; Legal/Courtroom; Entertainment News; Daytime Non-Fiction Special; Daytime Non-Fiction Short Form; Instructional/How-To; Animal Shows; and Parades Programming with a rating of TV-MA, or content that would be rated TV-MA if on a traditional linear network, is not eligible for contention under the Daytime Emmy Awards. Note: The post ‘The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Nominations Timeline, Plus Find Out Which Categories Were Eliminated appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I expect to hear news on Beyond the Gates' future at CBS no later than July. Although CBS is a co-owner, I'd think with P&G Studios' involvement, they might do renewal announcements like they do with B&B and Y&R. They could also not say anything and it continues to air until it doesn't like you noted about GH. Live+7 and streaming have now become "multiplatform" viewing, which is why the show has a bigger number when factoring in those figures than it used to when we had Live+7 data. Back then, the show was lucky to see a boost of 200,000 viewers after seven days from just the CBS broadcast. With about 2.6 million viewers watching this season (a little more than that), to "nearly" average 3.2 million for the season would mean about 300-400,000 additional viewers come from people watching on Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS App and CBS.com). That being said, as noted in my article on the renewal: During the week of March 31-April 4, 2025, the most recent week in which Live+Same Day ratings data is available, the soap opera ranked third among unrounded Women 18-49 (0.33 rating), topping “TODAY 3rd Hour” (0.32 rating) and even “The Young and the Restless” (0.31 rating), for the first time this season.

As expected, CBS has renewed “The Bold and the Beautiful” for three more seasons, which will bring the show through its 41st season. Debuting March 23, 1987, the half-hour soap follows the entangled lives, passionate loves and high-stakes dramas of the Forrester, Logan and Spencer families, and is set against the backdrop of the glamorous Los Angeles fashion world and the fictional fashion house Forrester Creations. Like its network sibling, “The Young and the Restless,” the renewal will see the daytime drama series remain on the network through the 2027-2028 television season. After seven days of multiplatform viewing, “The Bold and the Beautiful” is averaging nearly 3.2 million viewers, with Paramount+ viewership in particular up +8% year-over-year. During the week of March 31-April 4, 2025, the most recent week in which Live+Same Day ratings data is available, the soap opera ranked third among unrounded Women 18-49 (0.33 rating), topping “TODAY 3rd Hour” (0.32 rating) and even “The Young and the Restless” (0.31 rating) for the first time this season. John McCook, Katherine Kelly Lang Gilles Toucas Recently celebrating its 38th anniversary, original cast members John McCook (Eric Forrester) and Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) remain part of the show’s cast and continue to drive storylines. “We love being on CBS, and we couldn’t be happier,” said the show’s supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk, when discussing the show’s future last year following news that CBS had exercised its one-year contract option written into the last renewal deal, which kept the soap on the air through the 2024-2025 television season. "To all our incredible fans, thank you for your unwavering support and passion for #BoldandBeautiful," commented Kasprzyk on X (formerly Twitter), following the renewal announcement. "Your enthusiasm fuels our journey, and we’re excited to continue sharing the twists and turns of romance and drama with you. Let’s keep this adventure alive together!" Later this year, the soap is expected to take part in another international adventure with an on-location shoot in Italy, as previewed by Kasprzyk, who had recently gone on a scouting trip to the country, particularly Naples and Capri. No word yet on which of the two cities will see the show's cast and crew shooting scenes. The show previously shot episodes in Italy following trips to Lake Como in 1997, Venice in 1999, Portofino in 2002, Puglia in 2012, and, more recently, Rome in 2023. Last month, “The Bold and the Beautiful” made daytime history when it celebrated Women’s History Month with an episode written, directed and acted in by cast member Heather Tom (Katie Logan). Produced by Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Bradley Bell is the show’s executive producer and head writer. Watch the first-ever episode of "The Bold and the Beautiful" below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Renewed For Three More Seasons, Keeping Soap On Air Through Season 41 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Beyond the Gates” executive producer Sheila Ducksworth will be joined in conversation with “Community” actress Yvette Nicole Brown on Tuesday, April 8, as part of an Instagram Live event. Scheduled to take place at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT, immediately following the West Coast broadcast of the daytime drama series, the two will be on hand to discuss all things Fairmont Crest. “Looking forward to a fabulous time with theeeee FABULOUS Yvette,” commented Ducksworth in a post on X (formerly Twitter), announcing the IG Live. “ I will be going LIVE with @sheiladucks the AMAZINGLY talented Executive Producer of my new favorite soap @beyondthegatescbs! Tony [Davis] and I don’t miss our stories! Join us tomorrow to chat all about this super fun show!” shared Brown in a joint post on Instagram. Premiering in February, “Beyond the Gates” is the first brand new daytime drama series to premiere on network television in more than 25 years. The soap opera follows the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty, who live in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. While living the dream life of pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens, their world is filled with juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. As for those outside the gates, they are watching ever so closely. To watch Ducksworth and Brown on IG Live, make sure to follow them on Instagram @sheiladucks, @yvettenicolebrown, and @beyondthegatescbs. “Beyond the Gates” airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post Yvette Nicole Brown to Join ‘Beyond the Gates’ Executive Producer Sheila Ducksworth on IG Live appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The 12th season finale of Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart” on Sunday, March 23 has emerged to become the most-watched program on entertainment cable year to date among Households, Adults 18+ and Total Viewers, according to recently released Nielsen Live+3 ratings data. The episode was the most-watched program on the same night it aired in each of the key categories and was the most watched program overall for the week of March 17-23, 2025 among Households and Women 18+ helping elevate the network to rank first over that weekend among Total Day Women 18+, excluding news and sports programming. For the season, the period drama reached 6.1 million Total Unduplicated Viewers throughout its 12-episode run. “At Hallmark Channel, we’re proud of the longstanding fandom and excitement surrounding Hope Valley. ‘When Calls the Heart’ delivers the charm, warmth, and community of Hallmark’s signature storytelling, and we’re pleased that the series continues to drive stellar ratings after 12 seasons and counting,” said Hallmark Media’s Senior Vice President of Programming, Samantha DiPippo, of the program’s success. The same night the show wrapped up its 12th season, Hallmark announced it had been renewed for a record 13th season, set to release in 2026. Based on the novel of the same name by Janette Oke, the series stars Erin Krakow (“Santa Tell Me”), Pascale Hutton (“Fourth Down and Love”), Jack Wagner (“General Hospital,” “Melrose Place”), Chris McNally (“Holiday Crashers”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil”) and Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River: The Bridal Path”). In Season 12, love flourishes for schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton (Krakow) and Mountie Nathan Grant (McGarry) as they embrace the joy of a new romance. Reporter Rosemary Coulter (Hutton) and retired Mountie Bill Avery (Wagner) team up once again to investigate a train robbery, while Governor Lucas Bouchard (McNally) and Mayor Lee Coulter (Smith) quite literally find common ground. The community comes together to celebrate and support each other through a season of discovering passions, taking leaps of faith, and a whole lot of dancing. Note: The post Season 12 of ‘When Calls the Heart’ Wraps As Entertainment Cable’s Most-Watched Program of 2025 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Proving why it recently received an eighth season renewal by ABC, recent episodes of “The Rookie” have seen the show hit multiplatform season highs among both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, keeping it in line with the performance of fellow Tuesday dramas “High Potential” and “Will Trent,” each surpassing 10 million viewers this season among Multiplatform+3+ viewing. The Tuesday, March 25, 2025 episode of the series, entitled “Speed,” saw remarkable audience growth after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and all other digital platforms compared to its initial Live+Same Day linear only performance among Total Viewers (8.25 million vs. 4.68 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.67 rating vs. 0.48 rating), Nielsen data showed. Overall, this was the show’s best multiplatform performance among Total Viewers since the January 31, 2023 episode during Season 5 and best rating among Adults 18-49 since May 3, 2020 during Season 2. “The Rookie” was the No. 1 show of the night among Adults 18-49 (0.48 rating, tie), propelling ABC to a nightly win among both Total Viewers (4.68 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.39 rating). For the season, “The Rookie” is averaging 11.35 million viewers when factoring in multiplatform viewing, behind fellow ABC drama “High Potential” with its 15.31 million viewers and ahead of “Will Trent” with its 10.91 million viewers. “High Potential” Pamela Littky/Disney Speaking of “High Potential” and “Will Trent,” both shows have also been renewed for a second and fourth season, respectively. After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and all other digital platforms, the Tuesday, February 11, 2025 freshman season finale of “High Potential” averaged 16.43 million viewers and a 3.64 rating among Adults 18-49, rising over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience in Total Viewers (+218% vs. 5.16 million) and Adults 18-49 (+747% vs. 0.43 rating), delivering the show’s best performance in three weeks. Also after 35 days of viewing, the third season premiere of “Will Trent” averaged 10.81 million viewers and a 1.54 rating among Adults 18-49, rising over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience in Total Viewers (+114% vs. 5.06 million) and Adults 18-49 (+295% vs. 0.39 rating). Once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, John Nolan has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior in ABC’s “The Rookie,” starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Alexi Hawley is the creator and executive producer. Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Bill Norcross and Brynn Malone are executive producers. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television in partnership with 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios. Note: The post One of Few Shows Surpassing 10 Million Viewers, ‘The Rookie’ Hits Season High Among Total Viewers & Adults 18-49 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Bold and the Beautiful” fans should prepare for some major breaking news relating to the daytime drama series. Casey Kasprzyk Sonja Flemming/CBS According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the show’s supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk, some “Big Bold and Beautiful News” is set to be revealed this week, although he didn’t provide any teases or share additional information on what said news could be. While we can’t be certain, Kasprzyk could be talking about the recent scouting trip he took to Italy, particularly Naples and Capri, in preparation for the show’s next location shoot, or it could be news that the show has been renewed for one or multiple seasons at CBS. As reported last year, CBS exercised its one-year contract option that kept the soap on the air through the 2024-2025 television season. That contract is now officially up for renewal. “Well, the truth is, we are two different shows with two different contracts, two different deals,” Kasprzyk said at the time, appearing on an episode of “Bold Live” while speaking of the half-hour soap and its sibling “The Young and the Restless,” which had received a four-year contract renewal by CBS. “So it’s not my place to really comment on it other than to say that we’re on a three-year deal, and so the third year was picked up, [which is] the way it works,” Kasprzyk further commented, stating, “So next year will be when we negotiate for a brand new contract. So we are currently on a deal that gives us one more year. So we’re on through 2025.” “We love being on CBS, and we couldn’t be happier. So we’ll have more news next year, and hopefully, we’ll be here for a very, very long time,” Kasprzyk stated. Outside of an update on the location shoot, a renewal announcement, or a combination of the two, what do you think could be the big breaking news coming this week about “The Bold and the Beautiful”? Comment below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Fans Promised “Big Bold and Beautiful News” To Be Announced This Week appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Lesley Robins, an entertainment journalist who currently anchors the multi-platform program “Young Hollywood,” is set to appear on “General Hospital” next month as part of the show’s Nurses Ball event. “I am thrilled to announce I am going to be on @GeneralHospital! I have a role on the show!” shared Robins in a social media post shared across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), among other platforms. “I can’t reveal details yet, but it is part of the Nurse’s Ball. And, I’m bringing you behind the scenes content & interviews with the cast!” Last week, in celebration of the show’s 62nd anniversary, “General Hospital” announced that the Nurses Ball would be returning as Port Charles’ biggest event of the year, again hosted by Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), beginning Tuesday, May 20. “General Hospital” ABC “Dress to impress, as they say, and prepare for a week of excitement, drama, and a whole lot of costume changes,” read a message posted to the show’s social media channels, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, among others. “Lucy Coe cordially invites you to attend the 2025 General Hospital Nurses Ball,” read the official invitation, noting the event features a “charitable night of singing, dancing, and so much more.” In addition to her appearance on the soap opera, Robins and the team at “Young Hollywood” spent time on set, interviewing cast members about the longevity of the series and all things Nurses Ball. Check out a clip featuring Herring announcing this year’s Nurses Ball below. Note: The post ‘Young Hollywood’ Anchor Lesley Robins To Appear on ‘General Hospital’ For Nurses Ball, Interviews Show’s Cast appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As the 2024-2025 television season winds down, ABC is already looking to the future, renewing veteran dramas “9-1-1,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Rookie” and “Will Trent,” as well as freshman sitcom “Shifting Gears.” The five shows join the already renewed comedy “Abbott Elementary” and breakout hit drama “High Potential” as scripted shows returning to the network for the 2025-2026 television season. In terms of new shows, the network has handed a straight-to-series order to “9-1-1: Nashville,” a spinoff of “9-1-1” that will star Chris O’Donnell. “9-1-1” Renewed for Season 9 Produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision, and set to enter its ninth season (third on ABC), “9-1-1” was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, and explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping conditions. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The show draws from the real lives of first responders who regularly face situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time. The series stars Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Peter Krause as Bobby Nash, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Han, Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz and Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz. Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, John J. Gray, Brad Buecker, Kristen Reidel, Lyndsey Beaulieu, Ted Griffen and Robert M. Williams also serve as executive producers. Minear serves as showrunner. “Grey’s Anatomy” Renewed for Season 22 Following a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis, “Grey’s Anatomy” returns for a 22nd season on ABC. The series stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Kim Raver as Teddy Altman, Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson, Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd, Chris Carmack as Atticus “Link” Lincoln, Richard Flood as Cormac Hayes and Anthony Hill as Winston Ndugu. “Grey’s Anatomy” is produced by 20th Television. “Will Trent” Renewed for Season 4 Based on Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling series of the same name, “Will Trent” follows Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) who was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. As an adult, Will uses his unique point of view in the pursuit of justice, garnering the highest clearance rate in the GBI. The series stars Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent, Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski, Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell, Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood, with Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner and Gina Rodriguez as Marion Alba. Executive producers are Liz Heldens, Daniel Thomsen, Karin Slaughter, Oly Obst, Howard Deutch, Ellen Marie Blum and Ramón’ Rodriguez. Heldens and Thomsen also serve as showrunners. “The Rookie” Renewed for Season 8 Once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, John Nolan has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior in ABC’s “The Rookie,” starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Alexi Hawley is creator and executive producer. Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Bill Norcross and Brynn Malone are executive producers. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television in partnership with 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios. “Shifting Gears’ Renewed for Season 2 Marking his return to television following his successful runs as the star of “Home Improvement” and “,” Tim Allen stars in “Shifting Gears,” a comedy that follows Matt (Allen) , a stubborn, widower who owns a classic car restoration shop. When his estranged daughter, Riley, and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins. The series also stars Kat Dennings as Riley, Seann William Scott as Gabriel, Daryl Chill Mitchell as Stitch, Maxwell Simkins as Carter and Barrett Margolis as Georgia. Tim Allen executive produces alongside Michelle Nader, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina, John Pasquin, Jim Patterson, Bob Daily and John Amodeo. Kat Dennings also serves as a producer of the series which is produced by 20th Television. Note: The post ABC Renews Five Shows, Including Veteran Dramas ‘9-1-1,’ ‘The Rookie’ & ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In response to her felony assault arrest last weekend, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has decided not to file charges against actress Kim Delaney (“NYPD Blue,” “General Hospital”), citing a lack of evidence. On Saturday, March 29, Delaney was arrested alongside her partner, James Morgan, after law enforcement arrived at her home in response to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival at the residence around 10:00 a.m. local time, officers assessed the situation, noting that Delaney and Morgan allegedly got into a “heated argument that turned physical,” according to TMZ. At the time, Delaney was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon while Morgan was arrested for domestic violence, per a spokesperson for the Marina Del Rey Sherriff’s Station, as reported by PEOPLE. Morgan was said to have been arrested about a half an hour before Delaney by the LASD, but was later released after paying bail. TMZ said that the decision not to file charges came as a surprise to law enforcement. “Sources say the first incident between the couple popped off Friday night [March 28] when Kim filed a domestic violence report with police after Morgan left the scene.” Further, “Cops said the next morning Morgan returned and things got so heated between him and Kim that she allegedly jumped behind the wheel of a vehicle and tried to mow him down.” “Based on a review of the evidence to date, the District Attorney’s Office has not filed charges against Kim Delaney or James Morgan,” said D.A. Nathan Hochman in a statement released to TMZ. “Should additional evidence or witnesses emerge during the course of the investigation, this decision may be reconsidered.” A few days after the incident, and after the D.A. declined to file charges, Delaney took to Instagram to wish Morgan a happy birthday, captioning the post, “Birthday Boy, 55!!!!! Your wife loves you, my guy!” Photos of more than a dozen roses in all different colors accompanied the post. Last month, Delaney shared a photo of herself and Morgan on Instagram, captioning the post, saying, “Pure love.” She included the hashtags “lucky” and “grateful.” In a post from January, she said, “love always wins! Let’s keep this love and kindness with each other through these uncertain times!” Delaney is best known to soap fans for her role as Jenny Gardner Nelson on “All My Children,” which netted her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 1983 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She later became a household name in the primetime series “NYPD Blue,” playing Diane Russell from 1995-2003. She was honored with a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in 1997, also for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She received additional nominations in 1998 and 1999 in the same category. Among other awards recognition, Delaney was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for the role, in 1998 and 1999, both of which were in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama. In 2021. Delaney received her second-ever Daytime Emmy Award nomination, this time for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series for her role as Jackie Templeton on “General Hospital,” which she played from 2020-2021 and marked her return to daytime television. Delaney’s other noteworthy credits include a starring role in Lifetime’s “Army Wives,” starring in several TV movies, including “10.5” and “10.5: Apocalypse,” and roles in such shows as “The O.C.,” “CSI: Miami,” “Murder in the First,” “The Oath,” and more recently, “Chicago Fire.” Note: The post Los Angeles County District Attorney Declines Charging Kim Delaney Following Felony Assault Arrest appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Former daytime talk show host Maury Povich has joined the world of podcasting with “On Par with Maury Povich,” a new weekly series that takes the 86-year-old back to journalistic roots for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation with some of today’s most influential voices, including legendary athletes, groundbreaking journalists, cultural icons and many more. Debuting earlier this week, the first episode features Povich having a sitdown conversation with his wife, journalist Connie Chung. “On Par with Maury Povich” MoPo Productions In the premiere episode, titled “How Maury and Connie Became America’s Favorite TV Power Couple,” the two share a fearless, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about power, press, and partnership, among other topics. When Chung if he was okay with returning from his long-running talk show, Povich indicated he was happy to retire, noting, “That was two years ago. Don’t you think you could’ve asked me earlier?” In response, Chung said, “Well, you didn’t have a podcast.” “I’m happy that the show ended,” Povich continued. “It ended at the right time because it’s not really over. Because if I turn on the TV every single day, there’s the show.” “Ssometimes, I watch because I can’t remember that segment,” Povich pointed out, laughing, saying, “just like everybody else,” he, too, wanted to find out who the daddy was during those infamous “You are the father” and “You are not the father” episodes. “I wanna watch the show and find out like any other viewer!” Speaking of which, Povich also revealed he would consider adding that aspect to the podcast, but he’d like to address another concept in particular first. “I’ll tell you what I am gonna do,” Povich teased Chung. “We used to have these out-of-control teenager shows, which were really something, and so I’d like to find out how these kids who thought that they could run the streets and do anything they wanted to — I want to see what happened to them 20 years later. So I think I’m gonna have them on the show.” In 2023, Povich received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his broadcasting work in the field of daytime television. “I have always had great respect for its work as I served on the National Board and was President of the New York Chapter,” said Povich at the time of his achievement. “I guess if you hang around long enough, some good things happen. It’s been a 60+ year ride for me in this business, so I feel extremely blessed with this acknowledgment.” Povich’s podcast is being produced by his MoPo Productions, A Better Life Media and Radley Studios, with the journalist also serving as an executive producer alongside Holly-Jaye Mirabella and Christian Thompson. Michael Boornazian is the supervising producer. Listen to the trailer for the podcast below. Listen to the first episode featuring Connie Chung, or watch the full episode below. Note: The post Maury Povich Launches Podcast, ‘On Par With Maury Povich,’ Featuring Wife Connie Chung As First Guest appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

My expectation is that it's either an update on his recent scouting trip to Italy for an upcoming remote, or, more likely, news of the show getting picked up for another season or multiple seasons by CBS, or a combination of both.

For the first time since playing Maya Avant on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” actress Karla Mosley will appear as a guest model on the Monday, April 7 episode of the popular game show “The Price is Right.” Mosley, who currently portrays Dani Dupree on the new CBS daytime drama series “Beyond the Gates,” is set to make her 14th appearance on the Drew Carey-hosted program, with her last appearance being in 2014. In addition to Carey, she joins announcer George Gray and model Alexis Gaube for a special episode and a “Beyond the Gates”-themed showcase. The episode includes the fan favorite games Spelling Bee, Danger Price, Grocery Game and Gridlock. “My character is not always nice,” teased Mosley in a clip previewing the episode when asked by Carey if her character. “My character, Dani Dupree, is a rebellious former model who gave up her career for love, so I know she’d love this professional camera and lighting package,” Mosley noted as she teed up the “Beyond the Gates”-themed showcase. Watch clips from Mosley’s appearance on “The Price is Right” below. Karla Mosley Returns to “The Price is Right” Credit: Freemantle/CBS “Beyond the Gates”-themed Showcase Credit: Freemantle/CBS Produced by Freemantle, “The Price is Right” airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. The show is directed by Adam Sandler, with Evelyn Warfel serving as executive producer. Note: The post Karla Mosley Returns To ‘The Price is Right’ As Guest Model In Special Episode Featuring ‘Beyond the Gates’-Themed Showcase appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

She's one of the three I mentioned in the other post that the show has kept listed as being on contract even though they aren't, unless, of course, that changed in her case based on her recent return. Of course, they never removed her, as you noted, so who knows?

Following a recent update to the show’s closing credits, actor Nathan Owens has been upped to contract status with CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” after first joining the show on a recurring basis earlier this year. Making his daytime debut in 2012 playing the role of Cameron Davis on “Days of our Lives,” Owens joined the cast of “The Young and the Restless” earlier this year as a man impersonating Damian Kane, the son of Amy Lewis (Valerie Pettiford) who she had sought out to find to reunite him with his half-brother, Nate Hasting (Sean Dominic). Ultimately, it turned out that Damian” was Holden Novak, an associate of the real Damian Kane (Jermaine Rivers), who had wondered what game his mother was playing, not realizing at the time that she was dying of leukemia. While the show does not comment on actor contracts, Owen’s name had previously appeared under the recurring cast section of the end credits, a list that also includes Tracey Bregman (Lauren Fenmore Baldwin), Cait Fairbanks (Tessa Porter), Conner Floyd (Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV), Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe Mitchell), Judah Mackey (Connor Newman) and Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott), among others. CBS As of this week, Owen’s name now appears just before Jermaine Rivers as the show lists its contract cast alphabetically by last name. Following his run at “Days of our Lives,” Owens went on to star in Lifetime’s “Devious Maids,” and appeared in episodes of “The Carmichael Show” on NBC, the short-lived Hulu series “Dollface,” FOX’s “9-1-1: Lone Star,” and more recently, the TV movie “A Season to Remember,” which aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, part of the network’s OWN for the Holidays programming event, among others. Note: The post Nathan Owens Upped To Contract Status At ‘The Young and the Restless’ Where He Appears As Holden Novak appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Here's the thing: There are at least three people listed as being on contract that aren't in the traditional sense. I know that for a fact. While I won't name their names, the show lists them under the contract cast section as a courtesy due to their longevity with the show. Take what you will from that.

After spending 30 years at the helm of “Inside Edition,” anchor Deborah Norville announced on Wednesday’s broadcast that she will be departing the daily newsmagazine which remains the the most-watched and highest rated syndicated programs in its category. “It has been such an honor and privilege to be here at ‘Inside Edition’ for all these years. A milestone like this is a time for reflection, and on reflection, I have decided that now is the time to move on from ‘Inside Edition,’” said Norville. “They made me a lovely offer to stay, but there are things I’d like to do and places I want to do them that continuing here doesn’t permit. So, at the end of the season, I’ll be moving on,” she continued. “I’ve got some exciting things in the works, which I’ll talk about later, but what I want to say now is what a privilege it’s been to lead ‘Inside Edition’ for all these years. To work with the incredibly talented team here, and to be invited into your homes every day, it’s an honor I don’t take lightly.” CBS Media Ventures/INSIDE EDITION Although Norville is exiting “Inside Edition,” she is not leaving the CBS Media Ventures family, producer of the show, as she’ll be hosting a syndicated game show for the production company called “Perfect Line,” which is set to premiere this fall. Before joining “Inside Edition” in 1995, Norville previously worked as an anchor and correspondent for CBS News. She’s won two Emmy awards throughout her career, first for her work as co-host of “TODAY” during her tenure at NBC News, and again as a correspondent for “48 Hours,” soon after joining CBS News. Outside of anchoring and correspondent work, Norville has also appeared as herself in episodes of such scripted shows as “The Young and the Restless” and “The Game.” “Deborah’s powerful presence, both on-screen and behind-the-scenes, has contributed immensely to the success of ‘Inside Edition’ for the past 30 years,” said the show’s executive producer Charles Lachman in a statement following Norville’s announcement. “She has made a lasting impact on the show, and I’m excited to follow along as she builds upon her outstanding broadcast legacy in her next chapter.” Currently in its 37th season, “Inside Edition” consistently ranks among the top 5 most-watched first-run syndicated programs. Building on its enduring success by presenting a compelling mix of hard-hitting investigations, exclusive newsmaker interviews and incisive human-interest stories, as well as celebrity and pop culture features, the show reaches a weekly audience of approximately 9.42 million viewers and a daily audience of 3.6 million viewers. Across social media, the show has nearly 21 million followers on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & X (formerly Twitter). Note: The post Deborah Norville Set To Exit ‘Inside Edition’ After 30 Years As Anchor Of Syndication’s No. 1 Newsmagazine appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday that “Days of our Lives” is one of several to be honored at this year’s awards gala, taking place Tuesday, September 30 in New York City. The daytime drama series, which is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary season, will be recognized with the Iconic Show Award. Individual honorees to be inducted into the class of 2025 include talk show host Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show”); George Cheeks, co-CEO, Paramount Global and CEO, CBS; Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN, who is set to receive the Chairman’s Award; actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), who will receive the Humanitarian Award in recognition of her career as well as her philanthropic work via the DIVA Foundation; Michael Gelman, “Live with Kelly and Mark” executive producer; and Melani Griffith, Chief Growth Officer, Google Fiber, who will receive the Technology Leadership Award, among others. Drew Barrymore CBS Media Ventures “The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame is proud to recognize this extraordinary group of leaders, innovators, and creative pioneers who have shaped the media landscape in profound ways,” said Charlie Weiss, Chairman, Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame. “Each honoree has not only excelled in their field but has also driven meaningful change across the industry. We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements, hear their inspiring journeys, and honor their lasting impact on this special night.” “This year’s honorees are notable for so many reasons, including the remarkable diversity of experience they bring to our stage and the evolution they have led in media throughout the course of their careers,” added Allison Markert, Vice President, Global Head of Strategy & Operations, B2B, a global platform connecting sellers with B2B buyers across 15+ industries through specialist-led content, events, and advertising. “From entrepreneurs to global leaders to creative visionaries – both behind and in front of the camera – the class of 2025 has it all.” The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame class of 2025 joins the ranks of over 400 previous honorees, including Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Powell, the cast of “The View,” and Disney CEO Robert A. Iger, among others. One of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing five days each week, year-round, first on NBC from its inception on November 8, 1965 through September 9, 2022, “Days of our Lives” became a Peacock exclusive streaming series on September 12, 2022, marking a first for daytime television. Outside of the United States, the show airs in many foreign territories, including Canada and Australia. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized and part of such an acclaimed group. It is a fitting tribute as we approach our 60th Anniversary, also this fall,” said the show in a statement released to Soap Opera Network. The series was created by the late Ted and Betty Corday, and since 1981, their son, Ken Corday, has been at the helm as the show’s executive producer and music composer. The full list of honorees is as follows: Drew Barrymore – Award-winning actress, director, producer, and businesswoman, host and executive producer of “The Drew Barrymore Show” and co-founder of the production company Flower Films George Cheeks – Co-Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Global; President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Kristin Dolan – Chief Executive Officer, AMC Networks Richard A. “Dick” Foreman – President, Richard A. Foreman Associates, Incorporated – RAFAMEDIA Michael Gelman – Executive Producer, Live with Kelly & Mark, Disney/ABC Melani Griffith – Chief Growth Officer, Google Fiber (*Technology Leadership Award Honoree*) David Kline – President Spectrum Reach, EVP Charter Communications Mark Marshall – Chairman, Global Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal Jimmy Pitaro – Chairman, ESPN (*Chairman’s Award Honoree*) Sheryl Lee Ralph – Award-winning actress (“Abbott Elementary”) and advocate (*Humanitarian Award Honoree*) Arthur Smith – Chairman & CEO, A. Smith & Co. Productions; Chairman, Tinopolis USA Jon Steinlauf – Chief U.S. Advertising Sales Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery Sandra Stern – Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group Rob Weisbord – Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, Sinclair, Inc. Days of our Lives – Daytime drama exclusively streaming on Peacock, produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television (*Iconic Show Award Honoree*) “The 33rd Annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Awards Gala” will take place Tuesday, September 30 at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W. 54th St). For more information about the new class of inductees, visit bchalloffame.com. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ To Be Honored With Iconic Show Award, Inducted Into Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame’s Class Of 2025 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Although its network counterparts saw significant drops week-to-week among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, “Beyond the Gates” (1.555 million) for the most part maintained its numbers in the key sales demographics used to sell ads for daytime programming, despite a noticeable drop among Total Viewers (-130,000). During the week of March 24-28, 2025, the newest CBS soap was topped by “General Hospital” (1.865 million) for the first time among Women 18-49 (excluding ties), with the ABC series averaging a 0.22 rating to the 0.21 rating for the folks in Fairmont Crest. That said, the Dupree family-led show held its week ago 0.36 rating among Women 25-54, easily beating out the 0.33 rating for the folks in Port Charles, which managed to see an uptick, up +0.02 compared to one week earlier (0.33 rating vs. 0.31 rating). “Beyond the Gates” CBS “Beyond the Gates” continues to outdo the year ago performance of “The Talk” (1.187 million) among Total Viewers, Households (1.1 rating vs. 0. 8 rating), Women 18-49 (0.21 rating vs. 0.16 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.36 rating vs. 0.25 rating). Meanwhile, “General Hospital” saw a year-over-year increase among Women 18-49 (0.22 rating vs. 0.21) but fell slightly among Women 25-54 (0.33 rating vs. 0.35 rating). At “The Young and the Restless” (3.044 million), the soap was down the most week-to-week and year-over-year among Women 18-49 and down week-to-week among Women 25-54 (0.46 rating vs. 0.52 rating). That said, the soap did manage to maintain its numbers compared to the same week last year among Women 25-54 (0.46 rating). The soap was also up year-over-year among Total Viewers, adding +26,000 over the comparable week last year (3.044 million vs. 3.018 million). Although down week-to-week among both demographics, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.585 million) was one of the few daytime broadcast shows to see year-over-year increases, up +0.01 among Women 18-49 (0.24 rating vs. 0.23 rating) and up +0.04 among Women 25-54 (0.42 rating vs. 0.38 rating). Similarly, the soap also saw an uptick among Total Viewers compared to the same week last year, up +67,000 (2.585 million vs. 2.518 million). The second half hours of game shows “The Price is Right” (4.205 million) and “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.297 million), along with “NBC News Daily” (1.098 million) were the only daytime broadcast shows to see week-to-week growth among Total Viewers, albeit the increases were very minimal. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.337 million) continued to rank last in the key demos, a trend that reportedly could lead to anchors DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim being replaced by the end of the summer. Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of March 24-28, 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 to “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 24-28, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 0.38 0.37 0.40 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 0.36 0.32 0.36 3. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.27 0.33 0.32 — The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.27 0.31 0.28 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.25 0.23 0.26 6. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.24 0.28 0.23 7. The View (ABC) 0.22 0.24 0.23 — TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.22 0.23 0.23* — General Hospital (ABC) 0.22 0.21 0.21 10. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.21 0.23 0.24 — Beyond the Gates (CBS) 0.21 0.22 0.16* 12. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.18 0.13 0.16 13. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.15 0.13 0.14 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 24-28, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 0.55 0.57 0.59 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 0.50 0.52 0.53 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.46 0.52 0.46 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.42 0.47 0.38 5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.39 0.47 0.48 6. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 0.36 0.36 0.25* 7. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.35 0.35 0.37 8. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.33 0.34 0.35* — General Hospital (ABC) 0.33 0.31 0.35 10. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.31 0.33 0.34 11. The View (ABC) 0.30 0.32 0.35 12. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.26 0.21 0.24 13. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.21 0.19 0.24 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 24-28, 2025 Households Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 2.5 2.6 2.8 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 2.2 2.2 2.4 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 2.0 2.0 2.1 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 1.7 1.7 1.8 5. The View (ABC) 1.6 1.7 1.6 6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 1.4 1.4 1.5 7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 1.2 1.3 1.3 — General Hospital (ABC) 1.2 1.2 1.4 9. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 1.1 1.2 1.3 — Beyond the Gates (CBS) 1.1 1.1 0.8* 11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.9 0.9 0.9 12. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.8 0.8 1.0* 13. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.7 0.7 0.8 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 24-28, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 4,205 4,190 4,373 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 3,591 3,676 3,889 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 3,044 3,058 3,018 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 2,585 2,601 2,518 5. The View (ABC) 2,399 2,500 2,374 6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 2,297 2,274 2,380 7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 1,981 2,021 2,062 8. General Hospital (ABC) 1,865 1,925 2,079 9. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 1,749 1,859 1,973 10. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 1,555 1,685 1,187* 11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1,337 1,364 1,455 12. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 1,263 1,229 1,412* 13. NBC News Daily (NBC) 1,098 1,083 1,219 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 24-28, 2025 The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND P = Premiere R = Repeat S = Special NR = Not Rated / Not Ranked N/A = Not Available * denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes) There were no preemptions, interruptions or schedule changes reported by Nielsen during the week of March 24-28, 2025. Note: The post Displaying Year-Over-Year Growth, ‘General Hospital’ Tops ‘Beyond the Gates’ Among Women 18-49 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. 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I'm not the producer of the show, but I know in some cases they air episodes as "new" that were previously recorded, either featuring old clips (i.e. repeats) or they pre-taped an episode and are clarifying that Kelly and Mark are not currently LIVE in studio considering the show's title. Either way, they should be in their new digs at 7 Hudson Square starting next week.

“GMA3: What You Need to Know” might soon have a new set of anchors, weeks after the show’s behind the scenes production staff were let go following layoffs at ABC News, reports Page Six, the gossip column that is an extension of the New York Post. “GMA3: What You Need to Know ABC News According to the outlet, sources indicate that current hosts DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim are likely to be replaced by the end of the summer as the news division looks to turn things around at the ratings-challenged third hour of “Good Morning America.” Reportedly, ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic is currently mulling a change in front of the camera. At the same time, the outlet’s sources are also hinting that “‘GMA3’ won’t be there at the end of the summer,” news of which conflicts with recent reports that the network would be sticking with the program despite staff cuts, unimpressive ratings and industry turmoil in the second age of President Donald J. Trump. Morgan and Pilgrim were named hosts of “GMA3” in 2023, following the ouster of former hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, both of whom were fired after their romantic relationship became tabloid fodder and took focus off the news they were hired to report. T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach Heidi Gutman/ABC ABC News is said to be considering either installing an entirely new set of hosts for the show or even expanding the face time of the morning edition’s core anchors like Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan. While declining to officially comment on the futures of Morgan and Pilgrim to Page Six, a spokesperson told the outlet, “What we have said from the beginning is that we are unifying all day parts under the ‘GMA’ umbrella and team and that includes seeing all members of the extended ‘GMA’ family in the third hour.” Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos ABC News “The third hour is a valued part of the GMA franchise,” the spokesperson continued. “Robin, George and Michael have been on before and they will continue to be featured.” As noted by the spokesperson, with ABC News unifying the “GMA” brand, “Good Morning America” executive producer Simone Swink will now oversee things at “GMA3,” while Catherine McKenzie, who had been executive producer of the third hour since the current iteration’s debut in 2020, was among those laid off. Timeline of “GMA3” Speaking of Strahan, he co-hosted the third hour of “GMA” way back in 2018 when it was originally launched as “GMA Day,” and included “The View” co-host Sara Haines as his co-host, before the show was later retooled and rebranded as “GMA3: Strahan & Sara,” marking the first time it formally referenced itself as a third-hour of “Good Morning America” while at the same time putting more emphasis on its co-hosts. By August 2019, actress and singer Keke Palmer had quickly become a fan favorite following her brief time filling in for Haines who had been on maternity leave. As such, Palmer was made a full-time co-host of the program to reward her contribution, with the show again rebranded to “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke.” Sadly, with the emergence of Covid, production on the show was “temporarily” suspended in the spring of 2020, replaced by “Pandemic: What You Need to Know,” anchored by Amy Robach. With the success of the straight news format, “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke” was quietly canceled, with Haines returning full-time to “The View” and Strahan returning full-time to “Good Morning America,” as the show was permanently replaced by the rebranded “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” debuting in June 2020. By September 2020, T.J. Holmes was named co-anchor of the program, working alongside Robach and then medical contributor Dr. Jennifer Ashton. “GMA3” Ratings Performance vs. Competition According to figures released by Nielsen, during the week of March 24-28, 2025, the most recent week in which ratings data is available, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” continued to rank last among Women 18-49 (0.15 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.21 rating), the two key demographics used to sell ads for daytime television programming. Kate Snow, Zinhle Essamuah, Morgan Radford, Vicky Nguyen NBC News While the ABC News show averaged 1.337 million viewers, well ahead of the competing “NBC News Daily” (1.098 million), the latter series had a much healthier performance among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.26 rating). For the first quarter of 2025, “GMA3” is averaging 1.449 million viewers compared with 1.249 million for “NBC News Daily.” The two are tied among Women 18-49 Viewers, each averaging just 104,000 in the demo, while “NBC News Daily” is ahead by +2,000 viewers among Women 25-54 Viewers (148,000 vs. 146,000). Note: The post ‘GMA3: What You Need to Know’ Anchors DeMarco Morgan & Eva Pilgrim Could Soon Be Replaced – REPORT appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More