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Just a point of reference, the character's name is Lulu, not Lu Lu.

With the show’s premiere episode garnering 14 million viewers across all platforms, NBC has ordered five additional episodes of “Happy’s Place,” starring country music legend Reba McEntire, who also appears as a judge on “The Voice.” The five-episode order brings the total number of episodes ordered for the 2024-2025 television season to 18 episodes, NBC notes. A decision on whether there will be a second season will be made at a later date. According to the network, “Happy’s Place” has improved its time slot (Fridays, 8:00 p.m.) by +90% and +88% in the key Adults 18-49 demographic since the show’s Friday, October 18 premiere. The series tells the story of Bobbie (McEntire), a woman who inherits her father’s tavern aptly called “Happy’s Place,” only to be shocked to learn that as part of the deal also gets a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had. In addition to McEntire and Escobedo, the comedy series also stars Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn. Produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, “Happy’s Place” was created by writer Kevin Abbott and Julie Abbott, the series is executive produced by Kevin Abbott, Reba McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Matt Berry and Pamela Fryman. Check out the show’s trailer below. Note: The post NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of ‘Happy’s Place’, Bringing Overall Season Order to 18 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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Taking over the role of Lulu Spencer as of the Tuesday, November 19 episode, Alexa Havins Bruening is the latest to join ABC’s “General Hospital” as a contract cast member with the actress closing out the traditional 35-member list as revealed in a Friday, November 22 update shown during the show’s end credits. Other updates to the contract list include the addition of Jens Austin Astrup as Kai Taylor (first credited November 15, 2024) and the removal of both Emma Samms as Holly Sutton (last credited November 15, 2024) and Kelly Monaco as Sam McCall (last credited November 1, 2024). Astrup made his on-screen debut during the Tuesday, November 12 episode, which also marked the final episode for Samms. Meanwhile, Monaco appeared for the final time on the Friday, November 1 episode, although the show has since aired flashbacks featuring the actress during the Tuesday, November 19 episode that saw Port Charles coming together for Sam’s funeral. Adding in the recurring cast, which includes the likes of Bradford Anderson as Damian Spinelli, Finn Carr as Rocco Falconeri, Van Hansis as Dr. Lucas Jones, Cosette Abinante as Scout Quartermaine, Asher Antonyzyn as Danny Morgan, Rick Hearst as Ric Lansing and Lisa LoCicero as Olivia Quartermaine, among others, the current cast of “General Hospital” is made up of approximately 50-60 cast members at any given time. The contract cast of “General Hospital” is as follows (as of November 22, 2024): Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis Rebecca Herbst as Elizabeth Webber Laura Wright as Carly Spencer Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos Maura West as Ava Jerome Donnell Turner as Curtis Ashford Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones Josh Swickard as Harrison Chase Eden McCoy as Josslyn Jacks Genie Francis as Laura Collins Katelyn MacMullen as Willow Corinthos Cynthia Watros as Nina Reeves Sofia Mattsson as Sasha Corbin Finola Hughes as Anna Devane Amanda Setton as Brook Lynn Quartermaine Brook Kerr as Dr. Portia Robinson Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri Cameron Mathison as Drew Cain Kristina Wagner as Felicia Scorpio Tajh Bellow as TJ Ashford Tanisha Harper as Jordan Ashford Tabyana Ali as Trina Robinson Josh Kelly as Cody Bell Evan Hoffer as Dex Heller Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos-Davis Steve Burton as Jason Morgan Giovanni Mazza as Giovanni Palmieri Kristen Vaganos as Molly Lansing-Davis Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer Sawandi Wilson as Dr. Isaiah Gannon Charles Mesure as Jack Brennan Jens Austin Astrup as Kai Taylor Alexa Havins Bruening as Lulu Spencer Note: The post Jens Austin Astrup and Alexa Havins Bruening Latest Actors to Join ‘General Hospital’ As Contract Players appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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This week on “General Hospital,” Kristina (Kate Mansi) finally gets her moment on the stand, hoping Ava (Maura West) gets what she thinks she deserves after falling out the Metro Court hotel room window back in August. Of course, Ric (Rick Hearst) has a few tricks up his sleeve that might just trip up Kristina instead. With her job and license on the line, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) gets some much-needed support from Lucky (Jonathan Jackson), who is eager to help Elizabeth prove she wasn’t the cause of Sam’s death. Cody (Josh Kelly) helps a familiar face, although not so familiar to him. Later, after making her way to the Quartermaine mansion, Lulu (Alexa Havins) finds herself face-to-face with someone from her past. Elsewhere, Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) opens up to Maxie (Kirsten Storms) about the night she spent with Michael (Chad Duell) and what it might mean for her future. DVR ALERTS Monday, November 25, 2024– Ava’s trial begins. – Kristina takes the stand. – Michael makes a move against Drew. – Lulu takes a risk. – Curtis opens up to Jordan. New | #15598 Tuesday, November 26, 2024– Lucky is eager to help Elizabeth. – Dante testifies at Ava’s trial. – Ric has a trick up his sleeve. – Cody assists a stranger. – Sasha confides in Maxie. New | #15599 Wednesday, November 27, 2024– Lucky confronts Cyrus. – Ric calls Molly to the stand. – Maxie and Spinelli are in for a shock. – Brook Lynn and Chase have a heart-to-heart. – Lulu sees a familiar face.New | #15600 Thursday, November 28, 2024– Carly and Jason continue to celebrate Jason’s newfound freedom on the footbridge where they discuss what to do about Sonny now that Jason has completed his assignment for the FBI. – Josslyn hands Trina something that fell out during the move into their new apartment – the turtle dove Spencer gave her. While remembering her lost love, a teary-eyed grows frustrated with her inability to move on from Spencer. Josslyn has news for Trina: her grief will never truly go away. – Cody and Tracy are surprised when James stops by asking why he’s no longer allowed to take riding lessons with Cody. Meanwhile, Maxie and Spinelli are forced to pick up James after Cody realizes he walked to the stables on his own. Later, Sasha joins Cody where he frets about being shut out from Mac’s life. Hoping to encourage him, Sasha tells Cody to hold that the situation can be salvaged. – Laura and Dante cross paths while paying a visit to a still-comatose Lulu. – Tracy finds Gio in the nook helping himself to a late night snack. While spending time with the young man, Tracy finds herself charmed by him.Repeat | #15511 (OAD: 07/19/2024) Friday, November 29, 2024– Preempted due to ESPN on ABC sports coverage of NCAA College Football.Preempted VIDEO PREVIEW Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE for the Week of November 25-29, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) reveals the truth about Hope (Annika Noelle) and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), leaving Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) in disbelief and Hope betrayed by her mother. Reeling from the news he’s received from Brooke, it’s all hands on deck at Forrester when Ridge calls in Justin Barber (Aaron D. Spears) to help guide the company back from what Hope and Carter have broken. Meanwhile, Electra (Laneya Grace) opens up to Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) about her true reason for coming back to Los Angeles soon after running into a supposed old friend, Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann). Later, Remy seemingly becomes Deacon’s new protégé (Sean Kanan). DVR ALERTS Monday, November 25, 2024– Oblivious to the danger lurking, Electra bumps into an old friend – Remy Pryce. – Ridge’s disbelief soon turns to anger when Brooke spills Hope and Carter’s secret.New | #9410 Tuesday, November 26, 2024– Electra finally lets Ivy in on why she fled home for Los Angeles—but of course, it’s not what anyone would expect. – Remy works his magic on Deacon, who is intrigued. – Ridge reels from Carter’s betrayal.New | #9411 Wednesday, November 27, 2024– Ridge calls in high-end attorney Justin Barber to fix the mess that Carter has left. – Hope spirals when Brooke shatters her world with the ultimate betrayal.New | #9412 Thursday, November 28, 2024– Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of NFL games.Preempted Friday, November 29, 2024– Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA Big Ten Conference Football games.Preempted Note: The post The Bold and the Beautiful PreVUE for the Week of November 25-29, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

While that may one day happen, similar to Amazon's shift to FAST by integrating Freevee into Prime Video across all users, and later disbanding the Freevee brand altogether, currently there are no active plans to do the same with Paramount+ and Pluto TV, at least no current reports of such plans.

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” the truth is finally coming out about Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane’s (Susan Walters) deceiving Kyle (Michael Mealor), just as Victor (Eric Braeden) has a warning for his granddaughter, Claire (Hayely Erin), about her new beau. Speaking of Victor, the Newman patriarch continues to escalate his war against Billy (Jason Thompson), who isn’t here to listen to Jill’s (Jess Walton) latest plea for her son. Elsewhere, Nate (Sean Dominic) is embracing family when he opens his doors to Amy (Valerie Pettiford), and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) deals with painful reminders. DVR ALERTS Monday, November 25, 2024 – Victor pushes Billy’s buttons. – Adam offers moral support to Sharon. – Phyllis has a painful reminder about her accident. New | #13008 Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – Nikki embraces her new role at Chancellor Enterprises. – Billy loses his cool with Jill. – Jack works to repair his relationship with Kyle. New | # 13009 Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Victor warns Claire about Kyle. – Jack and Diane confess their deception. – Nate opens his home to Amy. New | # 13010 Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of NFL games. Preempted Friday, November 29, 2024 – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA Big Ten Conference Football games. Preempted VIDEO PREVIEW Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE for the Week of November 25-29, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Get ready for an emotional week on “Days of our Lives” when Salem learns that one of their own has passed on, and with it, viewers will see the cast of the daytime drama series celebrate the life of the late Bill Hayes and his iconic character, Doug Williams. Everything kicks off on Thursday, November 28 when Jack (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) return to town to join the family for Thanksgiving festivities. Sadly, their return is filled with sadness when Jennifer is forced to break the news to Hope (Kristian Alfonso) that her father has died. In a phone call, she informs Hope that he was unresponsive when Jack tried to wake him up. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2024/02/JPI_Episode14797_0002050954-1024x683.jpgSusan Seaforth Hayes, Bill Hayes XJJohnson/JPI Studios Filled with flashbacks, and an abundance of cast returns, including Eli (Lamon Archey), Lani (Sal Stowers), and the aforementioned Jack and Jennifer, among others, it’s Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) who will have everyone on the edge of their seats as she deals with the loss of the man she’s loved for 50 years. “How can I go on without you,” an emotional Julie can be heard saying in a promo for the daytime drama series, which is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary season. “I will love you… forever!” she continues to say as flashbacks of the pair appear on screen. On Monday, December 3, “Days of our Lives” will air its 15,000th episode, which will be dedicated to Bill Hayes. Check out the promo below. Brand new episodes of “Days of our Lives” stream weekdays on Peacock. For more about the series, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Celebrates the Life of the Late Bill Hayes and His Iconic Character, Doug Williams — PREVIEW appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Ever since Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos) announced his decision to leave ABC’s “General Hospital” in an Instagram post on Saturday, which has since amassed more than 20,000 likes, several of the actor’s co-stars have weighed in, all of whom wishing the nearly 15-year daytime veteran the best of luck as he embraces a new adventure. “Still mad !! But I adore you !!!” commented on-screen mother, Laura Wright (Carly Spencer), whose response included three smiling face with hearts emojis. As for Duell’s on-screen romantic partner, Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Corinthos), she said, “Love you, Chad!!!!” Her sentiments were echoed by Duell’s on-screen sister, Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks), who said, “I love you,” using the index pointing at viewer and star emojis. “You will be so missed!!!!” said Sofia Mattsson (Sasha Gilmore), who noted, “Excited to see what’s next!” Her post also included a heart and star-struck emoji for emphasis. While his character is romancing Michael’s wife on-screen, Drew Cain’s portrayer Cameron Mathison is showing the love, saying, “Love you brother.” “Who wrote this for you…..,” questioned Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri), before clarifying, “Just kidding. I love you Cheddar.” Andrea Bogart, who played Abby Haver from October 2010 to December 2011, one of Michaels’ first romantic partners on the daytime drama series, shared, “Awe sending you love and blessing with all you do Chad! #mabby big hugs.” “You will be missed! Thanks for always being one of the friendliest and funniest guys on set!” posted Scarlett Fernandez (Charlotte Cassadine). Luana Garcia, Duell’s real-life partner and mother to their child, Dawson, also responded to the news, saying, “Little D and I are always by your side, supporting you through every decision. Other respondents included Theo and Erik Olson, the twins who previously portrayed Wiley Corinthos, son of Michael and Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier). The parent-managed Instagram account of the Olson twins commented, “Oh man- you will be SO missed by everyone! Can’t wait to see what your future holds!” The parent-managed Instagram account for Scarlette Brielle, who plays Donna Corinthos on the soap, said, “Good luck with everything!!!!! Scarlett had so much fun with you, and getting to know you.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2024/11/Chad-Duell-Instagram-1024x576.jpg@duelly/Instagram As previously reported, “General Hospital” has no immediate plans to recast the role of Michael Corinthos when Duell exits the series in the new year, with the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, saying “I can promise a great story for Michael and his family when Chad exits in the new year.” A final airdate for Duell was unknown at press time. Note: The post Chad Duell’s ‘General Hospital’ Co-Stars Weigh in on Actor’s Decision to Depart Daytime Drama Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The oldest skewing shows on TV are the news shows on FOX News, CNN and MSNBC. In terms of scripted, the longer a show is on the older it skews, hence why the soaps skew so old.

It's not so much the show/show's producers paying attention to those categories, it's the network/studio that will closely follow the show's performance in terms of ratings. It's my understanding that The Talk wasn't so much canceled due to low ratings from its CBS airings, it's the lack of viewership from streaming (Paramount+), YouTube, and minimal pop culture references in the same vein as The View which does well on Hulu, YouTube and is a daily topic due to their pivot to full-time politics discussion. Looking at the broadcast ratings, in particular, The Talk did 165,000 viewers in Women 25-54 to The View's 190,000 during the week of November 11-15, 2024. The Talk outperformed both GMA3 and NBC News Daily, and has done so all season. Similarly, among Women 18-49 viewers, The View pulled in 131,000 while The Talk pulled 115,000. Again, not so different. In the demos The View did a 0.20 rating in Women 18-49 to The Talk's 0.17, both rounded to a 0.2 rating. Meanwhile, in Women 25-54, The View did a 0.31 demo while The Talk did a 0.27, both rounded to a 0.3 rating. Point is, it isn't the ratings that got The Talk canceled because the show is essentially performing on par with The View in all the key demographics that sell ads, despite half the audience (1.221 million vs. 2.522 million). Therefore, it's the lack of ROI for CBS outside of broadcast that made the network decide to dump it. All that being said, as long as Beyond the Gates does as well as GH or better in the demos, and at least shows a substantial bump in viewership, they'll be happy with its broadcast performance. Meanwhile, they'll be even happier with the show having a big following in streaming, YouTube views and social media follows. It would also be a boon for them should the show skew much younger than the other four soaps, particularly in the 18-34 demo. By skewing younger, I also am referring to the median age. Currently, Y&R/B&B is about 73/71, with GH at 68/69. If BTG could do 60 or lower, that would be "cool" to them.

As previously reported, Chad Duell is exiting his role as Michael Corinthos on ABC’s “General Hospital,” with his final airdate said to be sometime in early 2025. Chad Duell Christine Bartolucci/Disney In response to Duell’s decision to leave the series, executive producer Frank Valentini took to X (formerly Twitter) late Saturday evening, saying in a statement, “I am sad to confirm the news of Chad Duell’s forthcoming exit from ‘General Hospital.’ I have loved working with Chad over the years and wish him nothing but the best. He is a terrific actor and will be missed by everyone at ‘GH.’” For those wondering what Duell’s exit might mean for the character, Valentini indicated that there are still plenty of “great” stories to tell for Michael as the countdown begins toward Duell’s exit, but there are no immediate plans to recast the character at this time. “There are no plans to recast his role at this time, but you never know in daytime,” Valentini noted. “I can promise a great story for Michael and his family when Chad exits in the new year.” Before joining the cast of “General Hospital” in April 2010, Duell was best known for his roles in two of Disney Channel’s most iconic series – “Wizards of Waverly Place,” playing Ronald Longcape, Jr., and “The Suite Life on Deck,” where he played the recurring role of Holden. From 2002-2008, Dylan Cash portrayed the role of Michael Corinthos. After the character suffered a brain injury after being shot in the head, the show temporarily rested the character, literally, by placing him in a coma. Drew Garrett ABC By 2009, Drew Garrett had taken over the role but was later let go after just a year with the series. At the time, Michael had just murdered his stepmother, Claudia Zacchara (Sarah Joy Brown), with him and his father, Sonny (Maurice Benard), frantically trying to hide the truth from the world. “We want to thank Drew Garrett for his time with ‘General Hospital’ and wish him well in all his future endeavors,” a rep said in a statement announcing Garrett’s ouster and Duell’s casting. Garrett later received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of Michael, losing the award to former “The Bold and the Beautiful” actor Drew Tyler Bell (ex-Thomas Forrester) in the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series category. Outside of the daytime drama series, Duell’s credits include appearances on shows such as “The Bay” and The CW’s “Arrow.” In 2018, he was featured in the Lifetime original movie “Lethal Admirer.” Throughout his nearly 15-year run in daytime, Duell has received seven Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including three for Outstanding Younger Actor (2011, 2012, 2014) and three for Supporting Actor (2015, 2017, 2023). In 2018, he received a nomination for his role as Adam Kenway during the third season of “The Bay” in the category of Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series. He won his In 2015, Duell won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. A final airdate for Duell was not known at press time. Note: The post Frank Valentini Confirms Chad Duell’s Exit from ‘General Hospital’, Promises “Great Story for Michael and His Family” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After a nearly 15-year run as Michael Corinthos on “General Hospital,” actor Chad Duell announced on Saturday that he has decided to exit the daytime drama series, stating the decision wasn’t an easy one, “but it feels like the right time in my life.” In his full statement posted to his Instagram, Duell said, “After many incredible years with ‘General Hospital,’ I’ve decided to step away from the show. This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I’m beyond grateful to Frank Valentini [Executive Producer], the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.” To all the fans: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support and for letting Michael Corinthos be a part of your lives. Your love and encouragement has meant the world to me,” Duell continued, ending his post with a smiley face emoji. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Valentini responded to Duell’s announcement, saying, “I am sad to confirm the news of Chad Duell’s forthcoming exit from ‘General Hospital.’ I have loved working with Chad over the years and wish him nothing but the best. He is a terrific actor and will be missed by everyone at ‘GH.’” “There are no plans to recast his role at this time, but you never know in daytime,” Valentini continued. “I can promise a great story for Michael and his family when Chad exits in the new year.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2024/11/173963_0269-1024x683.jpgSofia Mattsson, Cameron Mathison, Chad Duell, Katelyn MacMullen Christine Bartolucci/Disney Taking over the role of Michael Corinthos on the April 20, 20210 episode of “General Hospital,” Duell first made a name for himself in Hollywood in 2008, appearing in two iconic episodes of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” playing Ronald Longcape, Jr., and then appearing in a recurring capacity on “The Suite Life on Deck” as Holden. Outside of the daytime drama series, Duell’s credits include appearances on shows such as “The Bay” and The CW’s “Arrow.” In 2018, he was featured in the Lifetime original movie “Lethal Admirer.” Throughout his nearly 15-year run in daytime, Duell has received seven Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including three for Outstanding Younger Actor (2011, 2012, 2014) and three for Supporting Actor (2015, 2017, 2023). In 2018, he received a nomination for his role as Adam Kenway during the third season of “The Bay” in the category of Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series. He won his In 2015, Duell won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. A final airdate for Duell was not known at press time. Note: The post Chad Duell Exiting ‘General Hospital’ As Michael Corinthos, Series Has No Immediate Plans to Recast appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Canada’s Walk of Fame, the country’s highest mark of excellence, announced on Wednesday the first round of Inductees who will join the organization’s illustrious ranks in 2025. “The Young and the Restless” alum Tonya Williams (ex-Olivia Winters) was among those named in the Arts & Entertainment category for her work as an actress, producer and advocate. “It is a thrill to announce this first group of extraordinary Canadians,” said Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame. “Just as their stars will be permanently cemented along Canada’s Walk of Fame, so too has their impact been cemented into the very fabric of the lives and the communities they’ve touched, both in Canada and around the world.” In addition to Williams, other inductees include Liona Boyd (Arts & Entertainment), a five-time Juno Award winner for “First Lady of Guitar”’; Dr. Tirone David (Science, Technology & Innovation), a cardiovascular surgeon; Dr. Samantha Nutt (Humanitarianism), a champion for Children’s Wellness on the Frontlines of Global Crises; Our Lady Peace (Arts & Entertainment), the multiplatinum, diamond selling band; and Mike Weir (Sports & Athletics), often referred to as one of Canada’s greatest golfers. Liona Boyd, Dr. Tirone David, Dr. Samantha Nutt, Our Lady of Peace, Mike Weir, Tonya Williams Canada’s Walk of Fame (Courtesy) The six newly announced inductees will join the more than 230 esteemed Canadians commemorated on Canada’s Walk of Fame, including previously announced 2024 Inductee Dr. Frank J. Hayden, known for his ground-breaking research that ignited the Special Olympics movement. Dr. Hayden was the sole inductee for 2024 and was honored on Tuesday night at a special Celebration Event at Toronto’s Liberty Grand. Taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the annual awards show and gala celebration honors outstanding Canadians for their exceptional achievements and contributions, and promises a refreshed experience for attendees. Plans for public events and experiences along with additional 2025 Inductees and Honourees will be revealed in the new year, the organization said. “We’re excited to move the Celebration to June, allowing more fans to engage with Canada’s Walk of Fame,” noted Latimer, referencing the decision to move the ceremony to a new date. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Williams said, “I am honoured to have made an impact in Canada and internationally, and being part of Canada’s legacy is a dream come true! I’ve experienced two distinct careers: one as an actress and another through @reelworldfilm, helping others achieve their goals.” Born July 12, 1958, in London, England, Williams is best known for portraying the role of Dr. Olivia Winters on “The Young and the Restless” off-and-on for 19 years, having joined the series in June 1990 and last appearing in February 2012. In the U.S., the daytime drama airs weekdays on CBS with Global TV carrying Canadian broadcast rights. As founder and executive director of the Reelworld Screen Institute, Reelworld Film Festival+Summit and Reelworld Foundation, Williams founded Reelworld in 2000 to address the lack of opportunities, access, and inclusion in Canada for Black, Indigenous, Asian and other people of color in the screen industries. Additionally, Williams is an active board member at the Canadian Artists Network, the Telefilm Diversity & Inclusion Group, the Telefilm Authentic Storytelling sub-committee, the Canadian Media Fund Racialized Advisory Group, the Ontario Creates Advisory Industry Committee, Canadian Creative Industries Coalitions Group and the Canadian Racial Screen Leaders Collective. She is the co-founder of the Black Screen Office, where she served as a board member for its first two years. Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards for her role on “The Young and the Restless,” Williams has won two NAACP Image Awards, an ACTRA Award of Excellence, a WIFT-T Crystal Award and a Harry Jerome Award, among other awards. An outspoken advocate for racial diversity and equity all of her life, Williams is a citizen of three countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Watch Williams talk about being honored to become an inductee of Canada’s Walk of Fame below. For more information on Canada’s Walk of Fame, click here. Note: The post Tonya Williams Among First Round of Inductees Announced by Canada’s Walk of Fame for 2025 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After hitting multi-year highs during election week (November 4-8, 2024), ABC’s “The View” returned to normalcy one week after former President Donald J. Trump was named President-elect Trump, according to the latest ratings figures released by the measurement company Nielsen. Averaging 2.522 million viewers during the week of November 11-15, 2024, the daytime talk show was down from the 3.078 million viewers who tuned in during election week, which at the time, led the show to draw its largest overall audience in more than three and a half years. The show’s post-election day episode (Wednesday, November 6, 2024) averaged 4.470 million viewers, attracting its largest overall audience in more than 10 years — since the late Barbara Walters‘ farewell episode (May 16, 2014). “The View” gained +145,000 viewers compared to the same week last year among Total Viewers (2.522 million vs. 2.377 million), marking the 10th time in 11 weeks that the series has posted year-to-year growth among Total Viewers. Meanwhile, among Households, the show was also up year-to-year. This year’s 1.73 rating Household rating was up +0.12 vs. the year ago’s 1.61 rating. Among Women 18-49, “The View” averaged a 0.20 rating, down from its 0.29 rating one week earlier. Among Women 18-49 viewers, the show averaged just 131,000 viewers in the key demo, down from the 193,000 viewers who tuned in during election week. Similarly, among Women 25-54, the talker averaged a 0.31 rating, down from the 0.44 rating it attracted one week earlier. Meanwhile, among Women 25-54 viewers, just 190,000 viewers fell in the key demo this week compared to the 270,000 viewers who watched from that demographic during election week. Thus far in the 2024-2025 television season, “The View” is up +9% over the comparable weeks last season among Total Viewers (2.616 million vs. 2.411 million), hitting a four-year high. Further, the daytime talk show is pacing for its most-watched season in four years (since 2020-2021) to rank a solid number one in Households (1.79 rating) and Total Viewers (2.616 million) among all daytime talk shows (including syndicated programming) and news programs for the fifth consecutive season. Broadcast from New York City and hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro, “The View” is produced by ABC News and airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on ABC. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Hulu. Brian Teta serves as showrunner/executive producer with Sarah de la O as director. Note: The post ‘The View’ Sheds Post-Election Ratings Bump, On Par With Season Averages Among Households & Viewers appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Eight weeks into the 2024-2025 broadcast television season, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Talk” either hit or tied their season highs in Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating, according to latest figures released by Nielsen. During the week of November 11-15, 2024, “The Young and the Restless” hit a new season high in both key women sales demographics, averaging a 0.27 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.49 rating among Women 25-54, up +0.02 and +0.06 week-to-week, respectively. Colleen Zenk as Jordan Howard and Ray Wise as Ian Ward (“The Young and the Restless”) Sonja Flemming/CBS The fallout from the 13,000th episode, airing Wednesday, November 13, saw Genoa City dealing with multiple lives in peril as evil revealed itself. The Friday, November 15 episode was the highest-rated episode overall for the daytime drama series, attracting a 0.30 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.52 rating among Women 25-54. “The Bold and the Beautiful” was also up week-to-week, hitting a new season high among Women 18-49 (0.27 rating), and virtually on par with its season high among Women 25-54 (0.40 rating vs. 0.41 rating two weeks earlier). The standout episode for the week was the Tuesday, November 12 episode, which hit a 0.29 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.46 rating among Women 25-54. Although “General Hospital” was flat week-to-week in Women 25-54 (0.32 rating), the daytime drama series was up among Women 18-49 (0.22 rating) week-to-week, on par with its performance two weeks prior when Kelly Monaco concluded her 21-year run as Sam McCall. With just over a month to go before “The Talk” signs off after 15 seasons, the daytime talk show tied its season high among Women 18-49 (0.17 rating) while hitting a new season high among Women 25-54 (0.27 rating). In fact, the show also hit a season among Women 25-54 viewers, averaging 165,000 viewers in the demographic, up +11,000 viewers week-to-week. Additionally, Among Women 25-54 viewers, the show performed significantly higher than “NBC News Daily” (147,000 viewers) and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (136,000 viewers). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of November 11-15, 2024 among Women 18-49 rating and Women 25-54 rating, including their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at how the daytime soaps performed, specifically their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. Note: Only figures available to Soap Opera Network at press time are published below. Women 18-49 Rating (Unrounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.340.380.442. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.330.360.413. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.300.290.314. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.270.250.37— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.270.240.326. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.260.270.307. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.240.190.268. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.230.250.279. General Hospital (ABC)0.220.200.2510. The View (ABC)0.200.290.2311. The Talk (CBS)0.170.170.2012. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.160.170.25— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.160.150.22Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – November 11-15, 2024 Women 25-54 Rating (Unrounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.550.540.642. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.520.510.603. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.490.430.524. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.460.430.475. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.400.390.436. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.360.370.45— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.360.280.398. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.320.330.41— General Hospital (ABC)0.320.320.4110. The View (ABC)0.310.440.3711. The Talk (CBS)0.270.250.2712. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.240.220.2213. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.220.250.25Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – November 11-15, 2024 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 R = RepeatS = SpecialP = PremiereNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* “The Price is Right 1” aired for just 19 minutes due to a CBS News special report on the Biden/Trump White House visit on Wednesday, November 13. “The View” was retitled to “View-ABC” due to an ABC News special report on the Biden/Trump White House visit on Wednesday, November 13. The retitled telecast is excluded from the weekly and season averages. “The View”’s weekly averages are based on four days (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday). Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings: ‘The Young and the Restless’, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ & ‘The Talk’ Hit Season Highs appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, “The Young and the Restless” star Kate Linder (Esther Valentine) will be joined by castmates ​​Christian Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), Bryton James (Devon Winters), Sean Dominic (Nate Hastings) and Conner Floyd (Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV) as well as Morgan Hoffman, an entertainment reporter working for Global TV’s “The Morning Show” and Global News, who will serve as emcee, for another Kate Linder & Friends charity event set to take place in Ontario, Canada. Titled “after BREAST CANCER presents the Shine a Light on Breast Cancer Brunch,” hosted by Linder with Le Blanc serving as co-host, the event includes brunch, a question and answer session with the cast, an autograph session (one item per person limit) with the cast, and a live and silent auction that includes a chance to bid on a tour of the closed set of the daytime drama series with Linder as personal tour guide. Founded in 2013 by Alicia Vianga, after BREAST CANCER (ABC) is a unique program that provides cancer survivors in the Toronto area who are either without insurance or financially challenged with access to their basic needs, including providing mastectomy bras, mastectomy camisoles and breast prostheses, among other services. “I am happy and honored to join forces with after BREAST CANCER to bring increased awareness of what happens during and after a breast cancer diagnosis,” said Linder in a statement. “We are incredibly excited to partner with Kate Linder,” noted Vianga. “Kate is a powerhouse who gives not only of her time but her incredible heart to help others. Her support will make a big difference.” Proceeds from the event will fund ABC’s Care KIT! Thrive Program, and vital workshops designed to help cancer survivors navigate their post-treatment lives with dignity and hope. Taking place at the Venu Event Space (2800 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8, just outside of Toronto), the event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., local time, with general admission tickets priced at $150 per person. Each ticket includes complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres réception, brunch, entertainment, complimentary parking, and much more! For those interested in upgrading to a VIP ticket ($300 per person), in addition to general ticket offerings, you’ll receive a private meet & greet with the cast prior to the main event, preferred seating (close to the stage) and a gift bag. For more information, including to purchase tickets, click here. Note: The post Kate Linder & Friends Charity Event In Ontario, Canada to Include Christian Le Blanc, Sean Dominic, Bryton James & Conner Floyd appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Congratulations are in order for “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Annika Noelle (Hope Logan) and actor John Patrick Amedori (“Three Women,”“Dear White People”) who reportedly proposed to Noelle in October at a location that “holds a special meaning to us,” the couple recently stated in a joint interview with PEOPLE. Published on Monday, Noelle told the outlet, “He planned an entire day, full of activities that reflected the journey of our relationship thus far. From the experiences, to the food, to the music, it was incredibly thoughtful and personal to us.” When it came to choosing the ring, Amedori revealed he wanted “something elegant and classic that would also complement the future wedding bands we will be designing together.” Although he was the one to propose to Noelle, Amedori also received his own ring from Noelle. As shown in photos from an exclusive photoshoot with PEOPLE, Noelle gave her fiancé a signet-style jewelry piece that easily complements her engagement ring. “From the moment I met her, I knew there was no hiding,” said Amedori of Noelle. “She encourages one to be their truest self. She also has great taste in music.” Meanwhile, Noelle cited Amedori’s “kind heart,” “quick wit” and “listening ear” as key qualities she attributes to her future husband. For more on the couple’s engagement, check out all the photos shared by PEOPLE. Preview some of the photos which the couple shared on Instagram below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Star Annika Noelle Engaged to ‘Dear White People’ Actor John Patrick Amedori appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Bluesky has quickly emerged as the social media platform of choice for those defecting from X (formerly Twitter) in the weeks following the U.S. Presidential election which saw former president Donald J. Trump declared President-elect Trump, soon to become the 47th president of the United States, and a change in X’s terms of service that went into effect on Friday, November 15, which allows the service to analyze text and other information provided by users to help in the “training of our machine learning and artificial intelligence models.” Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis, “General Hospital”) was one of the first major soap stars to flock to Bluesky immediately following the election, saying to her followers at the time, “I am here now as I can no longer defend speaking on a site controlled by a dangerous meglamaniacal [sic] oligarch.” She added, “My pg, my rules so trump supporters will be blocked. This is a safe space 4 those of us in need of a place to commune with like hearts & minds & humor when we can find it again.” Like her postings on X, Grahn continues posting about topics near and dear to her on Bluesky and has thus far amassed more than 5,500 followers since opening her account on November 6. You can follow Grahn on Bluesky by clicking here (@nancyleegrahn.bsky.social). On Sunday, November 17, “The Young and the Restless” star Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) informed his more than 190,000 followers that he would cease posting on X and would instead be found on alternate platforms, including Bluesky and Threads. In response to one of his X followers, Braeden said, “Since this billionaire [Elon Musk] bought TWITTER, I can’t abide the brazen looting of America by his billionaire buddies!” “[Musk] wants to cut the budget by 2 trillion dollars; where do you think that’s come from? From SOCIAL PROGRAMS, like SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, while giving huge tax cuts to BILLIONAIRES!!” Braeden continued in his posting, citing President-elect Trump naming Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy as the leaders of what’s being called the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”). According to President-elect Trump, in announcing DOGE, the non-government agency will “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies – Essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement.” Additionally, it will “provide advice and guidance from outside of government, and will partner with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never before seen.” Furthering his point, Braeden noted, “We are all distracted with bs! It’s BLATANT! That’s why I am moving onto other platforms! Can’t take the obvious grift anymore! And the appointments of crooks and very questionable characters to top positions in that FRAUD’S cabinet!!” According to Braeden’s final post on X, his official handle on Bluesky is @ericbraedenyr.bsky.social, NOT eric-braedenyr.bsky.social, which is an imposter account mirroring the actor’s social media postings. Do not follow that account even though it has more followers (at press time). To follow Braeden on Bluesky, click here (ericbraedenyr.bsky.social). Martha Madison Todd Williamson/Peacock Although no direct correlation can be attributed to the U.S. election or X’s T.O.S., other soapers joining Grahn and Braeden onto the butterfly app include Maura West (Ava Jerome, “General Hospital”), Tina Huang (Melinda Trask, “Days of our Lives”), Yvette Nicole Brown (“General Hospital,” “Community”), Christie Clark (Carrie Reed, “Days of our Lives”), Colton Little (Andrew Donovan, “Days of our Lives”), Ryan Quan (writer, “Days of our Lives”), Michele Val Jean (executive producer/showrunner, “Beyond the Gates”), Christopher Sean (Paul Narita, “Days of our Lives”), Rebecca Staab (ex-Elizabeth Barrington, “Port Charles”), William deVry (ex-Julian Jerome, “General Hospital”)), Sara Bibel (writer, “Beyond the Gates”), Charles Shaughnessy (ex-Victor Cassdine, “General Hospital”), Martha Madison (Belle Black, “Days of our Lievs”), Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark, “Days of our Lives”), Emma Samms (ex-Holly Sutton, “General Hospital”) and Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane, “Days of our Lives”), among others. In a post alerting her more than 88,000 X followers on Saturday, November 9, West revealed she had joined Bluesky, saying, “Moving to Bluesky … same @ there… If you’re already there, lemme know! Xxo.” To follow West on Bluesky, click here (maurawest.bsky.social). In addition to the aforementioned talent, several soap opera-specific news outlets hav also joined Bluesky, including Soap Opera Network, Soap Opera Digest, Soap Hub, Daytime Confidential, Michael Fairman TV and Soap Opera News, among others. Among the five daytime soaps, “Days of our Lives” is the first to have an active account. Just weeks earlier, the soap opera officially joined TikTok. As for mainstream news organizations, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, USA Today, The Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News and Variety are just some of the online/print publications that have joined the platform while CNN and NPR are among the few broadcasters who’ve also made their way over. Note: While many individuals, publications, outlets, and business entities have created Bluesky or alternate social media accounts, there aren’t any official indications that they will cease operating their X accounts. That said, on Tuesday, November 19, Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky, announced the platform has since amassed 20 million active users. By the end of October, Bluesky had just 13 million users. “We’ve been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky,” said Graber on the platform’s growth in such a short period. To read the facts list, click here. Note: The post Eric Braeden & Maura West Among Several Soap Stars Joining Bluesky, Social Media Platform Reaches 20M Active Users appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Without evidence, please do not make such a claim about an actor/real-life person.

What I find especially noteworthy in this VideoAmp data is that despite Stephen Colbert receiving a reported $15 million annual salary (as of 2019), his show gets fewer viewers than The Price is Right, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Goes to show that even though the scripted shows in particular have more on-screen talent (i.e. cast) to pay for in their annual budgets, the overall budgets for each is nearly identical, if not less, than Colbert by himself. I believe networks are now scrutinizing those high salaries for late night hosts and news personalities, and this is evidence that they aren't worth all that much when their shows don't perform, at least among viewers, any higher than a "cheap" daytime soap. Just my opinion.

In a viral video posted to X (formerly Twitter) last Friday, “General Hospital” star Kelly Monaco can be seen giving a good speech to the cast and crew of the daytime drama series as she finished filming her final scenes as Sam McCall, which aired Friday, November 1. “I’ve been on this lot for 25 years, and you have all been my family – not only my second family but my first family – and I just thank each and every one of you for all these memories and this experience that I’ll take with me for the rest of my life,” said an emotional Monaco, as she held back tears while holding a bouquet. “Mark Teschner [show’s Casting Director], you started this whole journey for me and it has been a wild ride,” Monaco noted in her speech the 21 years she played Sam on “General Hospital” and her more than three-year run as Livvie Locke on “Port Charles.” Teschner cast both shows during his 35 years at ABC. “It will not be the last you see of me,” Monaco concluded in her speech, which received a resounding applause from those in attendance. In addition to Monaco herself, other notable individuals shown in the video included Monaco’s now former on-screen mother Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis), former on-screen love interest Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falocneri), director Phideaux Xavier, Teschner, and executive producer Frank Valentini, among other cast, crew and producers whose faces could not be made out due to the low quality of the video. On Friday, September 27, Monaco taped her final episode of “General Hospital” at the Prospect Studios in Hollywood, California. In a post on X, Monaco’s mother, Carmina, said, “I want to take this moment to reach out to Kelly’s incredible fans and express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering love, loyalty, and support you’ve shown her throughout her time on ‘General Hospital.’” “This moment is a difficult one, but knowing that she has had such an incredible, devoted fan base has given her strength,” Carmina continued. “You’ve stood by her through every twist and turn, celebrating her achievements and providing comfort in the hard times. Your love and dedication have meant more than words can express, not only to Kelly but to all of us who care so deeply for her. Thank you for being there, for believing in her, and for reminding her of the impact she’s made. We will always be grateful for you standing with her through it all.” Outside of the now-viral video of her speech, which has garnered more than 115,000 views at press time, Kelly has not formally addressed her exit from “General Hospital” outside of since-deleted cryptic comments made on Instagram and X, although she has indicated that she will “give a proper statement” when the time is right. On Tuesday, November 19, “General Hospital” will air a multi-episode celebration of life (i.e. funeral) for Sam, wherein friends, family and loved ones will share their fondest memories of her. The episode also marks the revival of the Lulu Spencer character, now played by Alexa Havins, who is waking up from a four-year coma following a bomb explosion at the Floating Rib bar back in November 2020. The bomb was planted by Julian Jerome (William deVry) at the behest of Lulu’s uncle, Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), and it took the lives of Dev Cerci (Ashton Arbab) and Dustin Phillips (Mark Lawson). Although Cyrus has yet to be discovered as the ultimate culprit for the explosion that led Lulu to lose a key time in her life, viewers are beginning to suspect that he might have been the one behind Sam’s death after she willingly donated a piece of her liver to help a comatose Lulu. His reasoning has yet to be fleshed out. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Kelly Monaco Gets Her Flowers in Viral Video appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Ignore them. Until we get to the February Discussion thread in 2025, this is the default thread for the show. With the full contract cast fleshed out, all characters/cast members can be discussed, have pictures shown, retweets, Instagrams, etc. Beyond the Gates is for all viewers,. not just one demographic. If it were, it'll fail. Exactly this. Until writing the ratings post I did earlier, I didn't think of anything else, but the more I see that phrase in PRs, the more it annoys me.