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  1. Skyler Samuels

    On Friday, June 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark fans will be introduced to a new iteration of the Aurora Teagarden character when Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premieres “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New,” a prequel to the series of movies that starred Candace Cameron Bure playing the title character. The new movie stars Skyler Samuels as a young Aurora.

    In the movie, a post-college-aged Aurora is back home in Lawrenceton to be near her mother, Aida (Marilu Henner). Working as a teacher’s assistant in a crime fiction class, Aurora is struggling to settle on a thesis for her post-graduate degree. To support her schooling and life, Aurora waitresses at the local diner at night, which is where she shares her love of researching true crime with her friend Sally and police officer Arthur (Evan Roderick). When Sally’s fiancé doesn’t show up at their wedding rehearsal, Maid of Honor Aurora gets Arthur to help her search for him, but when they discover a body, everyone assumes it is Sally’s tardy groom. After it turns out to be someone else, Sally’s fiancé becomes the main suspect.

    “Our viewers have been waiting for more adventures with Aurora and her friends – what better way to do that than to take them back to when the young, amateur sleuth was just coming into her own?” said Emily Merlin, development manager of programming at Hallmark, in a statement last month. “The ‘Aurora Teagarden’ franchise is a fan favorite and we’re excited to share this new chapter with viewers.”

    Before being cast as a young Aurora, Samuels had starring roles in such TV shows as “The Nine Lives of Chloe King,” “The Gates,” “Scream Queens,” and “The Gifted.” She more recently appeared in episodes of “The Rookie” and starred as Gabby Petito in the Lifetime original movie “The Gabby Petito Story.”

    Candace Cameron Bure, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Haunted by Murder
    Photo by Sven Boecker/Crown Media

    The final Aurora Teagarden movie starring Bure, titled “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder,” was released in February 2022. Two months later, the actress signed an exclusive deal with Great American Family to make new original movies for the growing cable network. Bure made 29 films across the Hallmark branded cable networks, 18 of which saw her playing Aurora.



    Note: The post Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Slots New ‘Aurora Teagarden Mysteries’ Movie, First Without Candace Cameron Bure appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  2. Lee Brice, American Anthems, Pocket Change, Daytime Emmys, #DaytimeEmmys

    Last week, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the full list of nominees for “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” including the Outstanding Original Song category. Receiving his first-ever nomination was multi-Platinum selling country music artist Lee Brice for the song “Pocket Change.”

    The nomination stems from his appearance on the PBS series “American Anthems” (produced by Believe Entertainment Group and NBCU), which honors everyday heroes who have overcome adversity and go on to make lasting positive impacts in their communities. His original song was written alongside long-time Curb Records songwriter Billy Montana and Adam Wood and mirrors the inspiring story of Ashley Ruiz – a “hope dealer” that pays for laundry services in low-income communities.

    Lee Brice, Ashely Ruiz, American Anthems, Pocket Change, Daytime Emmys, #DaytimeEmmys
    Lee Brice, Ashley Ruiz (“American Anthems”)
    Courtesy of Believe Entertainment Group

    “What can I say? I’m completely stunned,” says Brice upon learning of his nomination. “I never once thought I’d be an Emmy nominee! I had a great time working with ‘American Anthems’ and meeting such an inspiring person like Ashley really puts life and everything we take for granted into perspective. On behalf of myself, Billy and Adam, I just want to say thank you so much for this incredible recognition.”

    Brice’s competition in the category includes another “American Anthems” original song, entitled “Life is Sweet,” and original songs featured on “The Bold and the Beautiful” (Everyone Dances), “General Hospital” (Darling Darling) and “Joni Table Talk” (Only Three).

    The category’s winner will be announced during the Daytime Emmys Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony on Saturday, June 17, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT, airing exclusively online via Watch.TheEmmys.TV and related apps.

    Watch a clip from Brice’s appearance on “American Anthems” below.



    Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Country Music Star Lee Brice Receives First-Ever Nomination with Original Song ‘Pocket Change’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  3. Charles Shaughnessy, Victor Cassadine, General Hospital, GH, GH ABC, #GH, #GeneralHospital

    This week on “General Hospital,” the showdown of all showdowns kicks off when Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy) finds himself backed into a corner. Meanwhile, the newlyweds might see their bliss cut short when Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) makes her request known. Featuring our daily breakdown, find out what will happen during the week of May 1-5, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

    Daily Breakdown

    Monday, May 1, 2023 (#15211)

    • Nina meets with Martin. 
    • Victor grows suspicious. 
    • Obrecht stands her ground. 
    • Holly takes a drastic measure. 
    • Anna is determined.

     Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (#15212)

    • Valentin makes an offer. 
    • Marshall consoles Portia. 
    • Robert runs interference. 
    • Josslyn and Dex are hopeful. 
    • Willow is in for a shock.

    Wednesday, May 3, 2023 (#15213)

    • Michael is frantic. 
    • Felicia delivers bad news. 
    • Tracy and Brook Lynn band together. 
    • Nina briefs Ava. 
    • Laura makes a bold move.

    Thursday, May 4, 2023 (#15214)

    • Spencer and Trina are alarmed. 
    • Carly supports Michael. 
    • Willow has a choice to make. 
    • Felicia goes to bat for a loved one. 
    • Nina tries to distract Sonny.

    Friday, May 5, 2023 (#15215)

    • Elizabeth and Portia are puzzled. 
    • Willow issues a request. 
    • Nina makes a promise. 
    • Victor is caught off-guard. 
    • Laura is horrified.

    “General Hospital” airs weekdays on ABC. You can also stream the show live and On Demand on Hulu.



    Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of May 1-5, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  4. Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola, Vernee Watson as Gloria, Gina Yashere as Kemi, Bob Hearts Abishola, #BobHeartsAbishola

    Although CBS renewed the sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola” for a fifth season in January, with the show receiving a double-digit license fee reduction, the bulk of the show’s cast will not return as regulars, Deadline reports. The change will not impact Billy Gardell or Folake Olowofoyeku, who play the title characters, Bob and Abishola, respectively.

    Bob Hearts Abishola, #BobHeartsAbishola
    Billy Gardell as Bob, Folake Olowafoyeku as Abishola (“Bob Hearts Abishola” Key Art)
    Courtesy of CBS

    The show’s 11 remaining cast members will see their episodic fees drop significantly after being offered recurring status with a five-episode guarantee. The cast was notified of the change last week, one week after the show completed production on its current fourth season. That said, some of the actors could appear in more episodes next season which will be subject to need and availability.

    Matt Jones as Douglas, Tony Okengbowa as Kofo, Barry Shabaka Henley as Uncle Tunde, Shola Adewusi as Auntie Olu, Bayo Akinfemi as Goodwin, (seated center:Billy Gardell as Bob, Folake Olowafoyeku as Abishola ), Christine Ebersole as Dottie, Maribeth Monroe as Christina, Saidah Afrika Ekulona as Edunoluwa, Gina Yashere as Kemi, Travis Wolfe, Jr. as Dele, Vernee Watson as Gloria, Bob Hearts Abishola, #BobHeartsAbishola
    Matt Jones as Douglas, Tony Okengbowa as Kofo, Barry Shabaka Henley as Uncle Tunde, Shola Adewusi as Auntie Olu, Bayo Akinfemi as Goodwin, (seated center: Billy Gardell as Bob, Folake Olowafoyeku as Abishola ), Christine Ebersole as Dottie, Maribeth Monroe as Christina, Saidah Afrika Ekulona as Edunoluwa, Gina Yashere as Kemi, Travis Wolfe, Jr. as Dele, and Vernee Watson as Gloria
    Courtesy of CBS

    There’s no word yet on whether those affected by the change have accepted the new terms, but Deadline indicates some might be willing to do it out of respect to the show’s producers “who have been put in a difficult spot by the budget squeeze.” Meanwhile, non-lead original cast members had previously been asked to wait until after Season 4 to renegotiate their contracts which would have seen them receiving a bump in salary as the show prepared to be sold in syndication. That is now no longer an option.

    Reportedly, the comedy series only received an initial 13-episode order for Season 5, with a possible Back 9 still in the cards, which would put the show in line with the 22-episode orders for Seasons 3 and 4. Only Gardell and Olowofoyeku would be expected to appear in all episodes, regardless of the season’s ultimate episode total.

    The show has already planted the seeds for cast changes, as teased in a synopsis for the upcoming Season 4 finale, airing Monday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Titled “Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity,” the episode sees doubts creeping in as Abishola awaits her acceptance letter to the medical school of her dreams in Baltimore. Also, Bob battles his subconscious when he realizes he doesn’t want to leave Detroit.

    For more information on how these changes will impact the series, click here.

    Premiering in September 2019, “Bob Hearts Abishola” is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly fell for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and set his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob was determined to win Abishola’s heart and eventually married her in the comedic examination of immigrant life in America.

    Produced by Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, the series was co-created by Chuck Lorre, Al Higgins, Eddie Gorodetsky, and Gina Yashere, who also appears on the show as Kemi, Abishola’s colleague and friend. Additional stars include Matt Jones as Douglas, Tony Okengbowa as Kofo, Barry Shabaka Henley as Uncle Tunde, Shola Adewusi as Auntie Olu, Bayo Akinfemi as Goodwin, Christine Ebersole as Dottie, Maribeth Monroe as Christina, Saidah Afrika Ekulona as Edunoluwa, Travis Wolfe, Jr. as Dele, and Vernee Watson (“General Hospital”) as Gloria.

    Watch a clip from a recent episode of the series below.



    Note: The post Budget Cuts Impact ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ with Bulk of Cast Dropped to Recurring for Season 5 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  5. The Bold and the Beautiful, B&B, #BoldandBeautiful, Days of our Lives, DAYS, DOOL, #DAYS, #DOOL, General Hospital, GH, #GH, The Young and the Restless, Y&R #YR

    More than 45 years since it was first published, Creators Syndicate has decided to stop distributing the weekly column “Lynda Hirsch on Television” (aka “Lynda Hirsch on Soaps”) written by columnist Lynda Hirsch. The news was made by Hirsch herself in her final column released by the distributor on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

    Lynda Hirsch, Lynda Hirsch on Television, Lynda Hirsch on Soaps, Daytime Dial
    Courtesy Photo

    “I am crushed,” began Hirsch before revealing she’ll be forging ahead by starting a blog on Medium, a new digital publishing company where journalists, experts, and individuals with unique perspectives share their thinking. “Medium is free and offers a plethora of columns — writers on books they love, filmmakers giving behind-the-scenes tidbits, etc. My blog will be ‘Lynda Hirsch on Entertainment.’ I am excited as I can cover TV, film, books, true crime, etc. Instead of weekly summaries, I will be doing daily takes.”

    Comparing the past with the future, Hirsch says that she was “pretty perfunctory” in her column. Meanwhile, by publishing daily, she can “offer eye roles” in her work. “What the heck, who choose that outfit? What the writers got wrong and right. Snark is so fun,” Hirsch teases of what to expect from her going forward.

    For more on what Hirsch has to say in her final column distributed by Creators Syndicate, click here.

    Note: At press time, a direct link was unavailable for Hirsch’s new blog on Medium. This post will be updated with the link when available.



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  6. Cyna Lane, Judge Me Not, #JudgeMeNot, ALLBLK, #ALLBLK

    ALLBLK, the popular streaming service for Black television from AMC Networks, has released the first trailer for “Judge Me Not,” its brand new original series created by Judge Lynn Toler (“Commit or Quit,” “Divorce Court”), which is loosely based on her life. The series premieres Thursday, May 25.

    Cyna Lane, Javon Terrell, Judge Me Not, #JudgeMeNot, ALLBLK, #ALLBLK
    Cyna Lane, Javon Terrell (“Judge Me Not”)
    Photo by Donna Permell/Prime Phocus LLC/ALLBLK

    In “Judge Me Not,” Zelma Jay Johnson (played by Chyna Lane) is an exceptionally bright, young Black woman who struggles with mental health issues, a ludicrous family, and volatile love life. We join her as she takes on her new role as a judge in a court full of outrageous characters both in front of and behind the bench. As her passionate relationship with her live-in lover takes them both on a ride, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a psychological thriller that puts her life at risk.

    “A municipal court is a fascinating, often amusing, study of human nature.  Its where regular people go when they get caught doing irregular things. ‘Judge Me Not’ presents you with that world through the eyes of a woman who’s not so regular herself,” said Toler of the series, which also finds her serving as a writer and executive producer.

    “The honorable Judge Lynn Toler has been a part of the AMC Networks family for quite some time. First, we saw her on WE tv’s ‘Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars’; then leading the charge alongside Dr. Ish Major on ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition’ and hosting her own series, ‘Commit or Quit with Judge Lynn Toler,’” said Brett Dismuke, General Manager, ALLBLK & WE tv. “Now, we have the opportunity to continue our relationship with this new compelling scripted series, as we work together to share Judge Toler’s incredible journey that led to the esteemed gravitas she carries today, in this new ALLBLK original series.”

    “Judge Me Not” also stars Javon Terrell (2022 winner of ALLBLK’S national casting call “Shoot Your Shot” held in conjunction with the American Black Film Festival), Terrence Green, Jonathan Chase, Gena Shaw and Bonita Brisker.

    Eric Tomosunas and Toler are Executive Producers; Abbey MacDonald serves as Co-Executive Producer, and Gieava Stinchcomb and James Seppelfrick serve as producers. Dismuke and SVP of Development & Production Nikki Love serve as executive producers for ALLBLK.

    Watch the official trailer below.

    ALLBLK is available everywhere streaming services are found – iOS, Android, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV and Apple TV Channels, Roku and Roku Channels, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Charter and more. ALLBLK offers a free 7-day trial (click here). Thereafter the service costs $5.99/month or $59.99/year. For more information, follow the service on Facebook at Facebook.com/WatchALLBLK and Twitter/Instagram @WatchALLBLK.



    Note: The post ALLBLK Announces Premiere Date + Releases Trailer for ‘Judge Me Not,’ An Original Series Created by Judge Lynn Toler appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  7. Casey Deidrik, Hallmark Channel, A Very Merry Bridesmaid, Wedding Season, #Hallmark, #HallmarkChannel

    As part of the network’s June Weddings programming event, fans of “Days of our Lives” alum Casey Deidrick (ex-Chad DiMera) can catch the actor in the Hallmark Channel original movie, “Wedding Season,” which also stars Stephanie Bennett.

    In the movie, airing Saturday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, Trisha (Bennett) is a  journalist on back-to-back bridesmaid duty for her three best friends. When her date cannot join, she pairs up with photographer Ryan (Deidrick), her best friend’s brother.

    “Wedding Season” marks a return to Hallmark for Deidrick who last appeared in 2021’s “A Very Merry Bridesmaid,” part of the network’s annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The movie, which also starred Emily Osment., averaged 2.789 million viewers and a 0.3 rating in the Adults 18-49 demo, placing first for the night among Total Viewers on cable and fourth overall in the demo among cable network programming.

    Since leaving “Days of our Lives” in 2013, Deidrick has made numerous appearances across television, including roles on MTV’s “Eye Candy” and “Teen Wolf.” From 2019-2022, he appeared as Max Parish in The CW series “In the Dark.”



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  8. Thad Luckinbill, J.T. Hellstrom, The Young and the Restless, Young and Restless, Young & Restless, Y&R, #YR, #YoungandRestless

    Although his upcoming appearance via video call on the Tuesday, May 2 episode of “The Young and the Restless” looks to be a one-off appearance, we might be seeing more of J.T. Hellstrom as played by Thad Luckinbill on the daytime drama series in the not too distant future.

    According to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, Elena (Brytni Sarpy) reaches out to J.T. after Audra (Zuleyka Silver) gives her his phone number because she’s been unnerved about Nate’s (Sean Dominic) growing relationship with Victoria (Amelia Heinle), J.T.’s ex.

    “Elena decides her podcast is the perfect guise to reach out to J.T. and gauge where he stands with Victoria,” said head writer and executive producer Josh Griffith, teasing the story to Digest.

    Hoping to speak candidly with J.T. about his brain tumor, which wreaked havoc on Genoa City, Elena places a video call where it’s implied without correction that J.T. talking to Elena had been cleared with Victoria. It was not, of course.

    “Elena is intentionally evasive,” notes Griffith. “Reaching out to J.T. is a calculated move and she needs to be careful so her plan doesn’t backfire.”

    After their conversation, Elena asks J.T. to return to Genoa City so they can hopefully conduct an in-person interview that Elena hopes will make a lasting impression on Victoria and ultimately distract her from Nate. 

    Will J.T. bite, and will we see more of him as the beets in the storyline get told? You’ll have to tune in to “The Young and the Restless,” airing weekdays on CBS. The show is also available to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+*.

    *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service and On Demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to On Demand the day after the special airs.



    Note: The post Thad Luckinbill is Returning to ‘The Young and the Restless’ as J.T. Hellstrom appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  9. Victoria Grace, Wendy Shin, Days of our Lives, DAYS, DOOL, #DAYS, #DOOL, #DaysofourLives

    EXCLUSIVE: Soap Opera Network has learned that the Daytime Emmy nomination for “Days of our Lives” star Victoria Grace is being rescinded due to a submission error.

    On Wednesday, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) released the full list of nominees for “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” which included a nomination for Grace in the category of Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series for her role as Wendy Shin on “Days of our Lives.” However, according to the official rules for this year’s Emmys, to be eligible for the Younger Performer category, entrants must be “no older than 18 years old on at least January 1, 2022.” Grace had already turned 21 in 2021.

    As a result of the submission error, only three nominees remain in the category. This includes Cary Christopher (Thomas DiMera, “Days of our Lives”), Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks, “General Hospital”) and Henry Joseph Samiri (Douglas Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful”).

    In a statement posted on Instagram, Grace said, “I was honored to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy and to be recognized by the Academy. Unfortunately, there was a huge misunderstanding across the board regarding the rules for this year’s category.” She added, “This is obviously a surprise and I am heartbroken, but in fairness to all, I‘ll be rescinding my nomination. I wish the best of luck to all the nominees. I will continue to work hard to earn another Daytime Emmy nomination next year!”

    Grace joined the cast of “Days of our Lives” in October 2022 when she reprised the role of Wendy Shin after first appearing in the spin-off series “Beyond Salem: Chapter Two” in July 2022. Both shows are now streaming on Peacock.

    Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem, DOOL: Beyond Salem, DAYS: Beyond Salem, Beyond Salem, #DOOLBeyondSalem, #DAYSBeyondSalem, #BeyondSalem, Days of our Lives, DAYS, DOOL, #DAYS, #DOOL, #DaysofourLives
    Tanner Stine as Joey Johnson, Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson (“Beyond Salem: Chapter Two”)
    Photo by Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock

    Originally nominated for 11 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, “Days of our Lives” now sees its total reduced to 10 nominations. “Beyond Salem: Chapter Two” retains its three nominations.

    Taking place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles, “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is set to air LIVE on Friday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on CBS. The telecast will also be available to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+*.

    *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service and On Demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to On Demand the day after the special airs.



    Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Nomination for ‘Days of our Lives’ Star Victoria Grace Rescinded Over Submission Error appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  10. #TheBay, #BingeTheBay

    Although “The Bay” has previously won 23 Daytime Emmy Awards (out of 56 previous nominations) over its seven-season run, the drama series has never directly competed against long-running soaps “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless.” That all changed on Wednesday when the series received three Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing Team and Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Directing Team.

    “I am so incredibly grateful. These nominations could NOT be possible with [sic] my amazingly stellar cast and crew who help in so many ways bring this show to life and make it happen,” said showrunner and series creator Gregori J. Martin. “I am so incredibly thankful to you all. Thank you #TheBayFamily. These nominations belong to all of us! I love you.”

    The first ten episodes from the show’s seventh season are currently streaming across multiple platforms in the U.S., including Tubi, the FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service owned by FOX Corporation, Amazon Prime Video and Popstar! TV. Additional episodes from season seven will be released soon while production on the show’s eighth season has already been completed.

    Previous seasons of “The Bay” can be streamed on Tubi, Amazon Prime Video and Peacock in the U.S. and 10 Play in Australia. The Roku Channel has episodes from the show’s first season.

    #TheBay, #BingeTheBay
    “The Bay” (Key Art)
    Courtesy of LANY Entertainment

    The series follows the residents of Bay City as they struggle with a shocking cataclysmic event that leaves everyone wondering who lives and who dies while cursed by the spirit of a murdered Senator. The series stars Kristos Andrews (“Survive the Game”), Karrueche Tran (“Bel-Air”), Mary Beth Evans (“Days of Our Lives”), Jacklyn Zeman (“General Hospital”), Mike Manning (“Days of our Lives”), A Martinez (“Santa Barbara”), Brandon Beemer (“Days of our Lives”) and Tristan Rogers (“General Hospital”), along with a multitude of other soap opera veterans and rising stars.

    To follow the show online, use the hashtag #BingeTheBay or visit the show’s official website for more information.

    You can also watch the seventh-season trailer below.



    Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: ‘The Bay’ Celebrates First-Ever Daytime Drama Nominations appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  11. Alley Mills, Heather Webber, General Hospital, GH, GH ABC, #GH, #GeneralHospital

    Fresh from learning she had received his first-ever Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her role as Heather Webber on “General Hospital,” actress Alley Mills is returning to Port Charles.

    In an interview with Michael Fairman of Michael Fairman TV, during his annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special, Mills revealed that she’s returning to the studio soon as Heather but did not know when her episodes would air or what storyline she’d be involved in.

    “I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this, but I am coming back [smiles]” said Mills after being asked if she’d want to return to the show. “I’m not sure when or how… [sometimes] I don’t know where I am. I mean, I keep thinking I’m with Anthony Hopkins on some island drinking Mai Tai’s [laughs].” She continued, saying, “I don’t know what the story is going to be.”

    You can watch Mills discussing her nomination and her return to “General Hospital” below (the conversation starts around the 2:21:00 mark).

    To see if Mills takes home the gold, make sure to watch “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” LIVE on Friday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on CBS. The telecast will also be available to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+*.

    *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service and On Demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to On Demand the day after the special airs.



    Note: The post Alley Mills Returning to ‘General Hospital’ as Heather Webber appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  12. Jerry Springer, Judge Jerry

    Best known for hosting the controversial daytime talk show “The Jerry Springer Show,” which ran for nearly 30 years (from 1991-2018) in broadcast syndication, actor and former politician Jerry Springer has died. He was just 79 years old.

    According to TMZ, which first reported the news, a family spokesperson informed them Springer was battling a “brief illness.” Sources, however, told the publication that Springer had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago and this week, “he took a turn for the worse.” Springer died Thursday morning peacefully at his home in Chicago, the spokesperson relayed to TMZ.

    Before becoming a daytime television sensation, Springer ran for U.S. Congress in 1970 but did not win. He was later elected to the Cincinnati City Council in 1971 and became the city’s mayor in 1977. He only served one term, however.

    Jerry Springer, Judge Jerry
    Photo by Virginia Sherwood/NBC

    Following the cancellation of “The Jerry Springer Show,” Springer hosted “Judge Jerry” for three seasons. Distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, the show featured real cases from real people as Springer provided heard cases and rendered verdicts using a dose of his classic wisdom.

    Rachel Melvin, Blake Berris, Jerry Springer, Days of our Lives, DAYS, DOOL, #DAYS, #DOOL, #DaysofourLives
    Rachel Melvin, Blake Berris, Jerry Springer (“Days of our Lives”)
    Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBC

    As an actor, Springer had more than 40 credits to his name, dating back to his first primetime TV appearance, playing a variation of himself hosting his talk show in a 1993 episode of “Married… with Children.” In 1999, he made an uncredited appearance on the daytime soap opera “Sunset Beach,” playing a census taker named Jerry Fellar. In 2007, he appeared on “Days of our Lives,” playing a gambler named Pete. He shared scenes with Rachel Melvin who played Chelsea and Blake Berris who played Nick on the series at the time.

    “I really didn’t want to go, but it’s Jerry and I’m like, ‘I want to see the guy and I love him,” said Steve Wilkos, the former head of security for “The Jerry Springer Show” and current host of the daytime talk show “The Steve Wilkos Show,” in an interview with “Entertainment Tonight” following the news of Springer’s passing. His comments were in response to his most recent meeting with Springer, who had called him so they could get together for cigars.

    “He never told me he was ill. And now, I think that night I saw him was his way of saying goodbye to me without saying goodbye. I wish I would have known. I think in his way he was telling me goodbye,” Wilkos continued, noting their previous discussions surrounded topics like how Jerry’s grandkids were doing, not reminiscing about the past.

    “He embraced me. He hugged me like he had never done before and he was telling me he loves me,” Wilkos told “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier. “We sat down, and I think back now, we were reflecting a lot on the good times that we had, which we normally didn’t do a lot, but this time it was a lot of reflection on the good times that we had together.”

    Springer is survived by his daughter Katie and his older sister, Evelyn.



    Note: The post R.I.P. Jerry Springer – Actor, Former Politician and Host of Controversial Daytime Talk Show Dies at 79 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  13. Adrienne Banfield Norris, Willow Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Red Table Talk, #RedTableTalk, Facebook Watch

    With Facebook parent Meta shutting down its original programming division amid another round of layoffs at the company, which has seen over 20,000 employees depart thus far, the Facebook Watch original series “Red Table Talk” is reportedly looking for a new home.

    On Wednesday, April 26, Deadline reported layoffs that impacted the Facebook Watch division, which saw Mina Lefevre exit as the Head of Development and Programming at Meta. Meanwhile, Facebook Watch will remain as a video player for future content geared toward VR experiences.

    “We are so grateful to have had such a beautiful partnership with Facebook Watch and we are sorry to see the entire team disband. We wish everyone well in their new journeys to come,” read a statement on the show’s Instagram that was also shared on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Instagram page. Smith is the host and executive producer of the series. “We at ‘Red Table’ are in talks of finding a new home and we’ll see you soon,” the message concluded.

    Hosted by Smith, her daughter Willow and “Gammy” (Adrienne Banfield Norris), “Red Table Talk” featured the ladies as they gave their unique perspectives on real issues affecting real people. The show highlights honest, intimate, and inspiring conversations on topics impacting each of our lives.



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  14. Thorsten Kaye, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Krista Allen, Cassandra Creech, The Bold and the Beautiful, Bold and Beautiful, Bold & Beautiful, B&B, #BoldandBeautiful

    “The Bold and the Beautiful” received 14 nominations for “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” six more than last year’s total, it was announced today by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).

    Recognized in the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing and Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Directing Team categories, along with five acting nominations and six technical achievement nominations, the soap opera received the second highest amount behind only ABC’s “General Hospital.”

    Bradley Bell, Executive Producer, Head Writer, The Bold and the Beautiful, Bold and Beautiful, B&B, Bold & Beautiful, #BoldandBeautiful
    Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS

    Marking its 17th nomination overall in the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series category, with three previous wins in 2009, 2010 and 2011, “The Bold and the Beautiful” is represented by  Executive Producer Bradley P. Bell, Supervising Producers Edward Scott and Casey Kasprzyk, and Producer Cynthia J. Popp.

    In addition to his executive producing duties, Bell is also the head writer of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” This year, the show received its 18th nomination for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing Team, winning the award in 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2020. The writing team is represented by Bell and Co-Head Writer Michael Minnis and Writers Rex M. Best, Shannon B. Bradley, Adam Dusevoir, Tracey Ann Kelly, Mark Pinciotti, Lawrence Saint-Victor and Michele Val Jean.

    The Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Directing Team nomination, the show’s 17th overall in the category with three previous wins (2011, 2013 and 2015), is represented by Directors Cynthia J. Popp, Anthony Pascarelli and Jennifer Howard, Assistant Directors Cathy Sedwick, Jennifer Scott Christenson, Brian Connell, Mark Beruti and Erica Ginger Britton, Production Associates Robin Harvey Adams and Cherie Wall and Stage Managers Lisa Winther-Houston, Herbert Weaver, and Jason Galland.

    With a career spanning four daytime dramas, including his previous work on “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “Port Charles,” Thorsten Kaye received his seventh nomination in the category of Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor. Marking his third overall nomination for his role as Ridge Forrester on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Kaye remains the only performer to be nominated in the “Lead Actor” category on three different daytime dramas.

    Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Steffy Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful, Bold & Beautiful, Bold and Beautiful, #BoldandBeautiful
    Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios

    Receiving her sixth Daytime Emmy Award nomination overall, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is nominated for the third time in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress for her role as Steffy Forrester on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” She was previously nominated and won in the same category in 2019 and 2021. Earlier in her career, Wood also received nominations in the “Younger Actress” category in 2012 and 2013 and the “Supporting Actress” category in 2018.

    Henry Joseph Samiri, Douglas Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful, Bold and Beautiful, Bold & Beautiful, B&B, #BoldandBeautiful
    Henry Joseph Samiri
    Photo by Jill Johnson/JPI Studios

    Krista Allen, Henry Joseph Samiri and Cassandra Creech are first-time nominees this year. Allen is nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress category for her role as Dr. Taylor Hayes. Samiri is nominated in the Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category for his role as Douglas Forrester. Creech is nominated for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her role as Dr. Grace Buckingham.

    Nominated in the Outstanding Costume Design/Styling category, the show is represented by Costume Designer Jeresa Featherstone and Costume Stylists Anabel Shuckhart, Renee Vance Brunson, Gail Mosley, Jennifer Johns, Tayo Fajemisin, Shirin Enayati, Patrice Johnson, Lucy Flores, Ross Fuentes and Angelo Santos. This is the show’s 23rd nomination in this category (including combinations), with 11 previous wins in 1991, 1992, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020.

    Representing the Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup team with its nomination are Head Hairstylist Stephanie Paugh and Hairstylists Karlye Buff, Alexis Reyes and Danielle Dubinsky, Head Makeup Artist Christine Lai Johnson, Makeup Artists Hajja Barnes and James Elle, and Special Effects Makeup Artist Dan Crawley. Including combinations, this is the show’s 17th nomination for Hairstyling with seven previous wins in 1996, 1998, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014; and its 20th nomination for Makeup with five previous wins in 1993, 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2018.

    Outstanding Music Direction and Composition includes nominations for Composers John Nordstrom and Bradley P. Bell and Music Supervisor Lothar Struff. This is the show’s 11th nomination in this category with five previous wins in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018. This is Nordstrom’s fourth overall nomination for his work on “The Bold and the Beautiful” having previously won the award in 2015 and 2018.

    The Outstanding Original Song nomination for the song “Everybody Dances” was spearheaded by Composers and Lyricists Casey Kasprzyk and Anthony Ferrari and Composers Bradley P. Bell and Matthew Pavolaitis. This is the show’s 12th nomination in this category with three previous wins in 2015, 2016, and 2019.

    Taking place at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is set to air LIVE on Friday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT. The telecast will also be available to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+*. Additional winners will be announced during “The Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmys,” which will occur the following night, Saturday, June 17, at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT, airing exclusively online via Watch.TheEmmys.TV and related apps.

    *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service and On Demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to On Demand the day after the special airs.

    A Bell-Phillip Television production, “The Bold and the Beautiful” remains the most-watched U.S.-produced daytime drama worldwide, airing weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on CBS.



    Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: First-Time Nominations for ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Actors Krista Allen, Henry Joseph Samiri and Cassandra Creech appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  15. 27 minutes ago, BoldRestless said:

    It would be great if users could have an option to disable the sidebar totally. It often contains spoilers. Thanks for looking into it, appreciate you listening to feedback.

    I've already removed the DTS: Spoiler Island thread from appearing on the sidebar via settings. If there's a page where spoilers from that forum still appear, please let me know.

  16. The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, #DaytimeEmmys

    Nominations for “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” were announced today and CBS led the charge receiving 41 total nominations, more than any other company or network (see full list of nominees).

    “The Bold and Beautiful” received 14 nominations, the second highest amount behind only ABC’s “General Hospital.” “The Young and the Restless” received 13 nominations. Both daytime dramas received recognition in the category of Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. “The Talk” received two nominations.

    The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew Barrymore, CBS Media Ventures, #DrewBarrymoreShow
    Courtesy of CBS Media Ventures

    CBS Media Ventures received 12 nominations, including seven for “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Also recognized in each of their respective categories were “Entertainment Tonight,” “Hot Bench,” “Inside Edition” and “Rachael Ray.”

    In the acting categories, four nominations were received by CBS talent in Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood from “The Bold and the Beautiful”; Sharon Case, Melissa Claire Egan, and Michelle Stafford from “The Young and the Restless”) and three nominations in Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor (Thorsten Kaye from “The Bold and the Beautiful”; Peter Bergman and Jason Thompson from “The Young and the Restless”). 

    Krista Allen from “The Bold and the Beautiful” was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress, while Henry Joseph Samiri, also from “The Bold and the Beautiful,” was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series.

    Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series nominations included Cassandra Creech from “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Robert Newman from “The Young and the Restless.”

    Incorporating the linear network and its syndicated programming, CBS received nominations in the top show categories, including Outstanding Daytime Drama, Outstanding Show and Host (see below).

    Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

    • “The Bold and the Beautiful” – CBS
    • “The Young and the Restless” – CBS

    Outstanding Daytime Talk Series

    • “The Drew Barrymore Show” – CBS Media Ventures, Syndicated

    Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host 

    • Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show” – CBS Media Ventures, Syndicated

    Outstanding Entertainment News Series

    • “Entertainment Tonight” – CBS Media Ventures, Syndicated
    • “Inside Edition” – CBS Media Ventures, Syndicated

    Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program

    • “Hot Bench” – CBS Media Ventures, Syndicated

    Taking place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles, “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is set to air LIVE on Friday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT. The telecast will also be available to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+*. Additional winners will be announced during “The Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmys,” which will occur the following night, Saturday, June 17, at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT, airing exclusively online via Watch.TheEmmys.TV and related apps.

    *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service and On Demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to On Demand the day after the special airs.



    Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: CBS Touts 41 Nominations, Including 12 for CBS Media Ventures appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  17. 7 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

    Question @Errol what's the point of having someone on ignore if their posts just show up on the side bar thingy on the right. It kind of defeats the purpose of having an ignore button 

    No current setting is available that removes ignored users' posts from being displayed on the sidebar.

    The only way for their posts not to show is if I disabled the sidebar altogether, which isn't feasible. It's enabled to provide users with what's actively being discussed on the Community.

    I will contact Invision and hopefully, they'll include the ability in a future update to the forum software.

  18. Deidre Hall, Dr. Marlena Evans, Days of our Lives, DAYS, DOOL, #DAYS, #DOOL, #DaysofourLives, Peacock, #PeacockTV

    Next month, Deidre Hall will mark her 5000th episode appearance since making her debut as the iconic Dr. Marlena Evans on “Days of our Lives,” making her one of the longest-running soap actresses on television.

    Airing Friday, May 12, fans of the daytime drama series will see Hall’s celebratory milestone when the episode streams on Peacock. Hall joined the soap in 1976 and continues to be featured as her beloved character.

    Shortly after the episode’s release on Peacock, the official “Days of our Lives” YouTube page and the show’s other social platforms will publish special messages from castmates honoring Hall’s incredible achievement.

    “Days of our Lives” streams weekdays on Peacock.



    Note: The post Deidre Hall to Celebrate 5000th Episode as Dr. Marlena Evans on ‘Days of our Lives’ in May appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  19. Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Lowe, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sunny Hostin, The View, #TheView

    Returning to originals during the week of April 17-21, 2023, “The View” tied for third place in Women 18-49 (0.3 rating) and saw a noticeable improvement in the unrounded demos compared to its rerun-filled week ago and year ago performance.

    The two-half hours of “The Price is Right” tied for first place in Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, each with a 0.4 and 0.6 rating, respectively. 

    “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “General Hospital” tied for third place in Women 25-54, each with a 0.5 rating. Week-to-week, only” General Hospital” saw an uptick of a tenth in the demo. “The Young and the Restless” was down a tenth and “The Bold and the Beautiful” was flat.

    Despite preemptions on Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19, “The Talk” remained flat week-to-week in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating, although the show saw noticeable erosion in unrounded. Placing last all by itself in both demos, “NBC News Daily” had a 0.1 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.2 rating in Women 25-54.

    What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 17-21, 2023 in Women 18-49 rating and Women 25-54 rating, including a look at their comparable performance last year (2022) and two years ago (2021), respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including a daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted on Thursday.

    Note*: Officially, rankings are sorted by the rounded figures released by Nielsen. We are separately providing the unrounded demos for informational purposes only. “NBC News Daily” year ago and two years ago figures are compared to the performance of “Days of our Lives.” “The View” aired reruns last week.

    Week Of April 17-21, 2023 Rankers

    Women 18-49 Rating

    Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021
    1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.40.50.50.6
    — The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.40.40.50.5
    3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.30.40.40.4
    — The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.40.4
    — The View (ABC)0.30.2*0.30.4
    — TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.30.40.4
    — General Hospital (ABC)0.30.30.30.3
    — Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.30.30.4
    — Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.30.30.20.3
    10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.20.20.30.4
    — GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.20.20.20.3
    — The Talk (CBS)0.20.20.20.2
    13. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.10.20.3*0.3*
    Source: Nielsen (Live+SD)

    Women 18-49 Rating (Unrounded, Does Not Count*)

    Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021
    The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.420.480.530.56
    The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.370.430.460.49
    The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.340.350.400.42
    The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.340.330.380.36
    The View (ABC)0.310.22*0.270.39
    TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.290.280.410.44
    General Hospital (ABC)0.290.260.300.32
    Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.270.290.290.36
    Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.260.250.230.32
    TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.210.210.310.35
    GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.190.200.230.29
    The Talk (CBS)0.150.180.220.21
    NBC News Daily (NBC)0.140.150.27*0.26*
    Source: Nielsen (Live+SD)

    Women 25-54 Rating

    Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021
    1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.60.70.80.8
    — The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.60.60.70.7
    3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.50.60.70.7
    — The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.50.50.70.6
    — General Hospital (ABC)0.50.40.50.5
    6. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.40.50.50.5
    — The View (ABC)0.40.3*0.40.6
    — Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.40.40.5
    — Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.40.40.40.5
    10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.40.50.5
    — GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.30.30.30.4
    –The Talk (CBS)0.30.30.40.3
    13. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.20.20.4*0.4*
    Source: Nielsen (Live+SD)

    Women 25-54 Rating (Unrounded, Does Not Count*)

    Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021
    The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.630.710.830.78
    The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.560.640.740.70
    The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.530.560.690.68
    The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.490.500.650.60
    General Hospital (ABC)0.460.420.480.54
    TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.440.450.460.48
    The View (ABC)0.430.31*0.370.57
    Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.400.430.440.51
    Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.380.370.380.46
    TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.340.350.460.48
    GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.300.300.330.42
    The Talk (CBS)0.250.280.360.34
    NBC News Daily (NBC)0.230.230.41*0.41*
    Source: Nielsen (Live+SD)

    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. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television.

    **Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes 

    • “Let’s Make a Deal” was preempted on Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19 due to CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League Games. The show’s average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday).
    • “The Talk” was preempted on Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19 due to CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League Games. The show’s average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday).



    Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of April 17-21, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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  20. "Days of our Lives" is listed "NBC/Peacock" due to the show airing on both the network and the streaming service within the same eligibility period. Next year, barring any network/service changes, the show will be exclusive to "Peacock."

    Outlets reporting Steve Burton's nomination for "Days of our Lives" and not "Beyond Salem: Chapter Two" didn't get the updated release before they hit publish. Literally minutes before the publish time, an update went out.

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