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On Friday, NBC officially handed series orders to “Suits L.A.” and “Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” two of the highest-profile dramas it had in development. The network did not reveal when either show would premiere, particularly whether they might air at some point during the upcoming 2024-2025 broadcast season. The network already has dramas “Brilliant Minds” and “The Hunting Party,” as well as comedies “St. Denis Medical and “Happy’s Place” set to air next season. Starring Stephen Amell, Josh McDermitt, Lex Scott Davis and Bryan Greenberg, “Suits L.A.” follows ​​Ted Black (Amell), a former federal prosecutor from New York, who has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point, and to survive, he must embrace a role he held in contempt for his entire career. Surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both himself and each other, Ted finds it impossible for them not to mix their personal and professional lives. Stephen Amell (“Suits L.A.”) David Astorga/NBC “Gross Pointe Garden Society” stars “One Life to Live” alum Melissa Fumero (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), AnnaSophia Robb, Ben Rappaport, Matthew Davis, Alexander Hodge, Aja Naomi King, Nancy Travis and Felix Avitia, and follows four members of a suburban garden club, all from different walks of life, who get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom. Created by Aaron Korsh, “Suits L.A.” hails from UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Hypnotic, with Korsh, David Bartis, Doug Liman and Gene Klein serving as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Victoria Mahoney. Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King (“Grosse Pointe Garden Society”) Steve Swisher/NBC From Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Minnesota Logging Co., “Gross Pointe Garden Society” is being executive produced by ​​Jenna Bans, Bill Krebs and Casey Kyber. Maggie Kiley directed the pilot. Bans and Krebs both have an overall deal with Universal Television. Note: The post ‘Suits L.A.’ & ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ Ordered to Series at NBC appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Fi-Core or "scab" does not mean they aren't part of the union. They are still paying members and receive representation. However, they've lost the right to vote in the union elections and are not eligible for awards contention. That doesn't mean the shows themselves can't be nominated for WGA awards, but their HWs can't be part of the nominating/winning team.

Ron Carlivati is exiting “Days of our Lives” as head writer after more than seven and a half years at the helm, Deadline reported on Friday. Due to the show’s advanced tape-to-dair schedule, which has recently been hovering at eight to nine months, Carlivati’s name will appear in the credits through at least April 2025. He is being replaced by co-head writers Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford, effective immediately. ”Days of our Lives” Corday Productions, Inc. “We look forward to approaching our 60th Anniversary next year with Paula and Jeanne Marie at the helm and fresh, exciting stories that we know the fans will embrace,” said executive producer Ken Corday in a statement. “We wish Ron nothing but the best and thank him for his dedication and the respect he has shown to me, the cast, and the show’s legacy.” Carlivati first joined the “Days of our Lives” writing team in January 2017 when it was announced he would replace the team led by co-head writers Dena Higley and Ryan Quan. At the time, Higley, one of the show’s veteran writers, exited altogether, while Quan was given the title of creative consultant, a role he shared with another veteran writer at the show, Sheri Anderson. Scripts bearing Carlivati’s name first appeared with the July 19, 2017 episode, making news of his exit a sentimental one. During his tenure as head writer, “Days of our Lives” won the Writers Guild Award for Daytime Drama for four consecutive years, including 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, and the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing Team in 2018 and 2022, respectively. Carlivati previously served as head writer at “General Hospital” and “One Life to Live,” the latter of which won him his first-ever Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing Team in 2008. During his “General Hospital” run (2012-2015), the show won the Writers Guild Award for Daytime Drama for two consecutive years, winning in 2014 and 2015 – the show also won the years following his exit. As for Cwikly and Ford, they are known to the “Days of our Lives” audience. Cwikly previously served as both an associate head writer and co-head writer at the show in the early-to-mid 2000s, and Ford has been part of the writing staff since the 1990s, serving in various capacities, including as recently as associate head writer. Before working alongside Peter Brash from 2002-2003 as co-head writers at “Days of our Lives,” Cwikly had been an associate head writer at “Sunset Beach” during the show’s final year on NBC. Later, Cwikly joined the writing team at “As The World Turns” from 2004-2006, followed by “The Young and the Restless” from 2006-2013. Meanwhile, Ford has spent brief periods at other soaps when not part of the “Days of our Lives’ writing team, having served as a scriptwriter at both “As The World Turns” (2007) and “One Life to Live” (2008) for short runs. At press time, there were no additional writing changes in play at “Days of our Lives,” although that could change as news of Carlivati’s exit continues to circulate. Note: The post Ron Carlivati Exiting ‘Days of our Lives’ As Head Writer, Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford Named Co-Head Writers appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Interesting fact: Ron's material first aired on July 19, 2017. Today would pretty much mark seven years since his material first aired, although his scripts were first written in January 2017. At the time, the show was 7 months ahead. Now they are eight to nine months ahead.

Without knowing specifically who the strike writers were, it would be ironic if those two were, in fact, writing during that era and a certain someone trashed those individuals only for today's news to be a result of something.

Ron isn't going to GH. They have a different plan in place.

Friends with Benefits

Despite Jake Webber being accepted into a prestigious art school in Spain, as discussed in recent episodes of “General Hospital,” the character’s portrayer, Hudson West, is not going anywhere. According to sources, West remains part of the show’s recurring cast even though the character appears set to leave Port Charles. During the Monday, July 15 episode, Jake’s father, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), was caught trying to leave money under the front door of Jake’s home where he lives with his mother, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), which would help cover tuition. Following a conversation with Elizabeth, Jason was invited into the home to discuss the matter further with their son directly, where Jason made it clear that his offer came with no strings attached, particularly as Jason had been an absent parent during much of Jake’s young life. After agreeing to take the money, the two shook hands and embraced each other. As for where the story goes from here, you’ll have to tune in to find out. West began portraying Jake Webber on “General Hospital” in 2016, taking over the role previously played by James Nigbor. Since then, he’s wracked up several additional TV credits, including “Grace and Frankie,” “L.A.’s Finest,” “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and “9-1-1.” In 2018, West received his first Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Jake Webber on “General Hospital.” Note: The post Hudson West Remains Part of the ‘General Hospital’ Cast appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Yes, I corrected it. My presume my eyesight tried to avoid the repeat.

During the week of July 1-5, 2024, most daytime programs were broken out or amended on July 4 & July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday. Y&R and B&B ratings are based on three days. GH ratings are based on four days. Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings NOTE: Please do not copy and paste the entire ratings. Thank you. (Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year) Week 41 of 2023-2024 Season Total Viewers 1. Y&R 3,017,000 (-108,000/-123,000) 2. B&B 2,645,000 (-118,000/-72,000) 3. GH 1,901,000 (-56,000/-39,000) <—– 12th straight week under two million / 18th time this season Households 1. Y&R 2.0 (-0.1/-0.1) 2. B&B 1.7 (-0.1/-0.1) 3. GH 1.3 (same/same) Women 18-49 Rating 1. Y&R 0.27 (+0.02/-0.08) * 2. B&B 0.22 (-0.01/-0.07) <—– ties low (4th straight week) ** 3. GH 0.19 (-0.01/-0.04) <—- ties low (15th straight week) ** * Rounded to 0.3 ** Rounded to 0.2 Women 18-49 Viewers 1. Y&R 176,000 (+9,000/Not Available) 2. B&B 147,000 (-6,000/Not Available) 3. GH 126,000 (-8,000/Not Available) Women 25-54 Rating 1. Y&R 0.44 (+0.02/-0.09) * 2. B&B 0.38 (+0.03/-0.08) * 3. GH 0.33 (-0.02/-0.02) ** * Rounded to 0.4 ** Rounded to 0.3 Women 25-54 Viewers 1. Y&R 274,000 (+12,000/Not Available) 2. B&B 231,000 (+14,000/Not Available) 3. GH 201,000 (-16,000/Not Available) Day-to-Day Women 18-49 / Women 25-54 Demo Rating THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Monday: 0.26 / 0.40 Tuesday: 0.20 / 0.35 Wednesday: 0.21 / 0.38 Thursday: 0.21 / 0.37 (did not count) Friday: 0.21 / 0.35 (did not count) GENERAL HOSPITAL Monday: 0.19 / 0.32 Tuesday: 0.18 / 0.34 Wednesday: 0.23 / 0.33 Thursday: 0.08 / 0.12 (repeat – did not count) Friday: 0.16 / 0.31 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Monday: 0.28 / 0.42 Tuesday: 0.26 / 0.44 Wednesday: 0.26 / 0.48 Thursday: 0.23 / 0.43 (did not count) Friday: 0.27 / 0.43 (did not count) Day-to-Day Women 18-49 / Women 25-54 Demo Viewers THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Monday: 171,000 / 248,000 Tuesday: 127,000 / 211,000 Wednesday: 141,000 / 234,000 Thursday: Not Available (did not count) Friday: Not Available (did not count) GENERAL HOSPITAL Monday: 126,000 / 198,000 Tuesday: 122,000 / 212,000 Wednesday: 153,000 / 200,000 Thursday: Not Available (repeat – did not count) Friday: 104,000 / 194,000 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Monday: 184,000 / 257,000 Tuesday: 169,000 / 266,000 Wednesday: 176,000 / 299,000 Thursday: Not Available (did not count) Friday: Not Available (did not count) Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of July 1-5, 2024 Note: The post Soap Opera Ratings for the Week of July 1-5, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I don’t discuss politics on this forum whatsoever, but I completely disagree with this thinking. If I was running for the position of president and someone just tried to assassinate me on live television due to a disagreement with my politics, I would have done exactly the same thing. This was a moment that will go down in the history books in which someone tried to kill a former president, who also happens to be a presidential candidate for the next election, and he miraculously survived. He needed to let the world know that he was okay and that something as big as this attempt would not stop him. The usage of “fight,” IMO, was also to bring the message home that for whatever reason he is running for office of the president, there are those out there trying to stop him as witnessed yesterday evening. His message was to say he wasn’t stopping and that supporters should continue to fight for him and their reasoning they support him.

During the week of June 24-28, 2024, all three daytime dramas gained viewers for the second week in a row, led by “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.763 million). The half-hour series added +89,000 viewers week-to-week for a total net gain of +182,000 viewers over the show’s performance two weeks earlier (week of June 10-14, 2024). Similarly, “The Young and the Restless” (3.125 million) was up +76,000 viewers week-to-week. Over two weeks of increases, the show has seen a net gain of +165,000 viewers. “General Hospital” (1.957 million) averaged less than two million viewers for the 11th consecutive week and the 17th time this season. On the positive side, the series tied “The Bold and the Beautiful” with a 0.35 rating among Women 25-54. Additionally, both shows averaged 217,000 viewers among Women 25-54 Viewers. The show gained +29,000 viewers over the week ago period for a total net gain over two weeks at just +60,000 viewers. What follows is a breakdown of how the three daytime soap operas performed during the week of June 24-28, 2024 in Women 18-49 (Rating/Viewers), Women 25-54 (Rating/Viewers), Households and Total Viewers, including their comparable performance to last week and the same week last year. A closer look at how the daytime broadcast shows (soaps, game shows, news and talk shows) performed overall will be posted shortly. Note: (Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year) Total Viewers 1. Y&R 3,125,000 (+76,000/-361,000) 2. B&B 2,763,000 (+89,000/-243,000) 3. GH 1,957,000 (+29,000/-133,000) Households 1. Y&R 2.1 (+0.1/-0.2) 2. B&B 1.8 (same/-0.2) 3. GH 1.3 (same/-0.1) Women 18-49 Rating 1. Y&R 0.25 (-0.03/-0.14) * 2. B&B 0.23 (same/-0.14) <—– ties low (3rd straight week) ** 3. GH 0.20 (same/-0.09) <—- ties low (14th straight week) ** * Rounded to 0.3 ** Rounded to 0.2 Women 18-49 Viewers 1. Y&R 167,000 (-22,000/Not Available) 2. B&B 153,000 (-3,000/Not Available) 3. GH 134,000 (-1,000/Not Available) Women 25-54 Rating 1. Y&R 0.42 (-.05/-0.18) *** 2. B&B 0.35 (-0.06/-0.22) <—– series low*** 2. GH 0.35 (+.01/-.11) *** *** Rounded to 0.4 Women 25-54 Viewers 1. Y&R 262,000 (-28,000/Not Available) 2. B&B 217,000 (-37,000/Not Available) 2. GH 217,000 (+6,000/Not Available) Dailies – Women 18-49 Rating/Viewers (Most-Watched Episodes in Bold) THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Monday: 0.18 / 118,000 Tuesday: 0.23 / 153,000 Wednesday: 0.25 / 169,000 Thursday: 0.23 / 153,000 Friday: 0.26 / 172,000 GENERAL HOSPITAL Monday: 0.23 / 156,000 Tuesday: 0.21 / 142,000 Wednesday: 0.17 / 115,000 Thursday: 0.19 / 129,000 Friday: 0.19 / 128,000 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Monday: 0.22 / 148,000 Tuesday: 0.22 / 145,000 Wednesday: 0.28 / 186,000 Thursday: 0.27 / 178,000 Friday: 0.27 / 180,000 Dailies – Women 25-54 Rating/Viewers (Most-Watched Episodes in Bold) THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Monday: 0.29 / 180,00 Tuesday: 0.34 / 210,000 Wednesday: 0.35 / 214,000 Thursday: 0.36 / 224,000 Friday: 0.42 / 257,000 GENERAL HOSPITAL Monday: 0.37 / 227,000 Tuesday: 0.38 / 236,000 Wednesday: 0.31 / 190,000 Thursday: 0.37 / 228,000 Friday: 0.33 / 205,000 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Monday: 0.41 / 253,000 Tuesday: 0.37 / 229,000 Wednesday: 0.42 / 259,000 Thursday: 0.45 / 277,000 Friday: 0.47 / 289,000 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of June 24-28, 2024 Note: The post Soap Opera Ratings for the Week of June 24-28, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Find out what’s coming up during the week of July 8-12, 2024 on “The Bold and the Beautiful” with our Story in Pictures preview. STORY IN PICTURES (Link w/Credit) Getting To Know You With Paris (Diamond White) set to be his wife, Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) takes Douglas (Henry Joseph Samiri) to Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) place for a little family time on Tuesday, July 9. Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Benefits of Wedded Bliss Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Steffy share a steamy moment alone on Wednesday, July 10. Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios A Finn For Your Thoughts While at the office on Friday, July 12, Hope (Annika Noelle) chats with Finn about the latest developments in their lives. Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Revelations Steffy is surprised by what she learns on Friday, July 12. Howard Wise/JPI Studios Note: The post Story In Pictures: The Bold and the Beautiful for the Week of July 8-12, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Find out what’s coming up during the week of July 8-12, 2024 on “The Young and the Restless” with our Story in Pictures preview. Running Into Your Ex Howard Wise/JPI Studios As their families plot to one-up each other, Billy and Lily (Jason Thompson and Christel Khalil) have a run-in at Society. Family First Amelia Heinle, Jason Thompson, Howard Wise/JPI Studios Billy catches up with Johnny and Katie (Paxton Mishkind and Sienna Mercuri) at Crimson Lights. The kids also join their mom, Victoria (Amelia Heinle), half-sister Claire (Hayley Erin) and Harrison (Redding Munsell) for a get-together in the park. Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Elephant in the Room Howard Wise/JPI Studios Adam and Chelsea (Mark Grossman and Melissa Claire Egan) discuss their recent escapade. Double Trouble? Adam and Chelsea (Mark Grossman and Melissa Claire Egan) have a secret, but are they ready to share it with Sally (Courtney Hope) and Billy? A Moment Please! Howard Wise/JPI Studios Devon (Bryton James) wants to speak with Lily. Jack of All Trades Howard Wise/JPI Studios Jack (Peter Bergman) starts his day off with a smile. Fatherly Advice Howard Wise/JPI Studios Jack has something to say to his son, Kyle (Michael Mealor). Welcome to Paris Howard Wise/JPI Studios While visiting Traci (Beth Maitland) in Paris, Danny and Christine (Michael Damian and Lauralee Bell) break bread at a popular café, and Alan (Christopher Cousins) joins them. Friendly Conversations Howard Wise/JPI Studios Daniel and Tessa (Michael Graziadei and Cait Fairbanks) have a chat at Society. A Meet in the Park Howard Wise/JPI Studios Nate and Audra (Sean Dominic and Zuleyka Silver) continue to dance around the tension. Note: The post Story In Pictures: The Young and the Restless for the Week of July 8-12, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) gets to join in on the newfound family fun when she shares a moment with Thomas, Paris and Douglas. (Matthew Atkinson, Diamond White and Henry Joseph Samiri) Meanwhile, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) gives a stern warning to her daughter, Hope (Annika Noelle), about love and when it’s time to let go. With Tom’s (Clint Howard) death still fresh on people’s minds, the discovery of what’s in his backpack could become too much for one individual hiding a big secret. Elsewhere, Poppy and Luna (Romy Park and Lisa Yamada) are starting to enjoy the finer things in life as part of the Spencer family, but will their newfound fun soon come crashing down? Later, Jack and Li (Ted King and Naomi Matsuda) keep details from Finn (Tanner Novlan) about the night of Tom’s concert. Speaking of Finn, he continues to grow closer to Hope. DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTSEPISODEMonday, July 8, 2024 – Paris gets busy planning her wedding. – Thomas goes to extremes to prove a point to Hope.#9310 NewTuesday, July 9, 2024 – Steffy, Thomas, Paris, and Douglas share a family moment. – Finn helps Hope navigate her feelings towards Thomas.#9311 NewWednesday, July 10, 2024 – Brooke gives sage advice to Hope. – Steffy and Finn share a steamy kiss.#9312 NewThursday, July 11, 2024 – Poppy and Luna enjoy the finer side of being part of the Spencer family. – Tom’s backpack is found in a storage closet at Il Giardino.#9313 NewFriday, July 12, 2024 – Jack and Li keep info about the night of Tom’s concert from Finn. – Bill bestows Luna an extraordinary gift. – The shocking contents of Tom’s backpack are revealed.#9314 New Note: The post The Bold and the Beautiful PreVUE for the Week of July 8-12, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Phyllis and Nicholas (Michelle Stafford and Joshua Morrow) disagree on how to help their daughter, Summer (Allison Lanier), who last week asked for their assistance in an important matter. Later, Sally (Courtney Hope) tries to make amends with Summer. After their entanglement last week, Chelsea and Adam (Melissa Claire Egan and Mark Grossman) find themselves sharing a table with their respective partners. Will they reveal the truth about what happened, or will their secret remain just that? Elsewhere, Danny and Christine (Michael Damien and Lauralee Bell) surprise Traci (Beth Maitland) in Paris. Daniel (Michael Graziadei) comes to a decision about his future, while Lily (Christel Khalil) makes a decision of her own that could prove dangerous. As for Sharon (Sharon Case), her past is once again back to haunt her. DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTSEPISODEMonday, July 8, 2024 – Victor gives Claire a history lesson. – Danny and Cricket surprise Traci in Paris. – Phyllis and Nick disagree about how to help Summer.#12908 NewTuesday, July 9, 2024 – Victor pushes Jack’s buttons. – Chelsea sends Adam on a guilt trip. – Audra relishes her new role.#12909 NewWednesday, July 10, 2024 – Nate questions Audra’s decision to work with Kyle. – Sharon is haunted by her past. – Daniel makes a decision about his future.#19910 NewThursday, July 11, 2024 – Lily makes a risky decision. – Claire struggles to fit in with her family. – Devon and Nate plot to outsmart Billy.#12911 NewFriday, July 12, 2024 – Victor tasks Adam with a new assignment. – Chelsea sets boundaries. – Sally works to make amends with Summer.#12912 New Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE for the Week of July 8-12, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” Ava (Maura West) continues to receive fallout from her role in revealing Blaze’s (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) big secret to the world, particularly regarding her dealings with Sonny (Maurice Benard). Meanwhile, Kristina (Kate Mansi) does her best to reassure Blaze by offering her help. Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) has some good news to share about her son, Jake (Hudson West). Meanwhile, Jake’s father, Jason (Steve Burton), meets with Anna (Finola Hughes) to discuss the plan. Elsewhere, Trina’s (Tabyana Ali) suspicions grow after a meeting with Josslyn and Gio (Eden McCoy and Giovanni Mazza) DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTSEPISODEMonday, July 8, 2024 – Portia confronts Laura. – Nina and Sasha have a heart-to-heart. – Cody makes a confession. – Sam is frustrated with Drew. – Willow makes an impulsive move. #15502 NewTuesday, July 9, 2024 – Trina is suspicious. – Curtis defends himself to Portia. – Sasha witnesses something scandalous. – Lois shares a secret with Olivia. – Maxie finds a new mission. #15503 NewWednesday, July 10, 2024 – Sonny questions Jason. – Cody and Willow find common ground. – Ava makes a dangerous move. – Michael lets something slip to Drew. – John does some eavesdropping. #15504 NewThursday, July 11, 2024 – Sonny and Ava have a blow-up. – Kristina is eager to help Blaze. – Felicia visits Cody. – Portia reveals her plan to Jordan. – Heather’s request surprises Laura.#15505 RepeatFriday, July 5, 2024 – Laura seeks Trina’s perspective. – Sasha confides in Cody. – Anna talks her plan through with Jason. – Elizabeth shares happy news about Jake. – Curtis and Portia hash things out. #15506 New Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE for the Week of July 8-12, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I'm currently enjoying international shows as well, particularly South Korean and Turkish dramas. The Chinese dramas piss me off because the female lead is always a weakling, and somehow the mistress is idolized by the male lead's friends and families, while the wife is looked up to as a peasant or a nuisance. Otherwise, American soaps are feeling like a chore to get through. I don't think Ava knowingly outed Blaze. As far as she knew, Blaze was out. Regardless, it's not her job to protect a grown adult. Talk to me when she does it and it impacts a minor. Otherwise, most people are coming off anti-Ava regardless of their stance on Natalia. They are against Ava for outing the bigot more than the person who said the thing to begin with. That bothers me.

Linking to a website within the discussion thread is fine. It doesn't directly indicate a spoiler in the traditional sense.

Annika Noelle Howard Wise/JPI Studios The Fourth of July will be full of fireworks on CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” when the Forrester family hosts a family celebration at their home during the Thursday, July 4 episode. In the episode, Hope (Annika Noelle) realizes she must accept the reality of Thomas’ (Matthew Atkinson) surprise engagement to Paris (Diamond White). Elsewhere, Katie (Heather Tom) shares her concern with Bill (Don Diamont) about his relationship with Poppy (Romy Park), the latter of whom overhears their conversation outside the office door. Things get more interesting on Friday, July 5, when Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) tries to make sense of things after Hope confides in her mother. “The Bold and the Beautiful” is one of the only remaining daytime drama series that continues to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. In fact, the show recently published numerous photos of its cast involved in a photoshoot emphasizing that the summer season has arrived. The shoot saw several cast members take part, including Noelle, Atkinson, Tom, Lang, Tanner Novlan (Finn), Scott Clifton (Liam), Lisa Yamada (Luna), Joshua Hoffman (RJ) and Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter), among others. Check out photos from the shoot by clicking here. As for what to expect in the Thursday, July 4 episode, check out some sneak peek photos below. Shocking Sights Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Hope walks in on Thomas and Paris in a lip lock. Family Approval Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) welcomes Paris to the family. Cheers Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Brooke and Ridge cheer on Thomas. Hugging It Out Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Thomas and RJ hug it out. Confrontations Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Hope asks to speak with Thomas. Moving On Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Hope tries to drive some sense into Thomas. The (Same) Day After Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Brooke has a chat with Hope over Thomas and his engagement to Paris on Friday, July 5. Note: The post Celebrate the Fourth of July with ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Thanks for the tidbit. However, I must point out that when Giovanni was first announced to have joined the cast by Deadline, they reported his last name as Cerullo. Now, in the credits, he was given a different name (Palmieri), so I wonder if the writers decided to change it at the last minute but forgot to let the show's publicist know. Either way, I hope they have a plan for this character. Thus far, I'm pretty bored.

The problem with the story, in my opinion, isn't Natalia's anti-gay sentiments. That is relevant to talk about even today, I agree. My issue is that the whistleblower is the villain, not the person who did or said the thing, in the eyes of some people in Port Charles. Ava, like Nina before her, is bad because she reveals Natalia's bigotry, and now people want to take her daughter away from her? I get it; Ava isn't a nice person, and she has done other things that might warrant her losing custody of her child, but no one is going to tell me what she did in this situation was any worse than anything Sonny has done in 30 years. Alexis could have killed someone anytime she was drunk had she been behind the wheel of a car, but she never lost her kids. Sonny recently beat up his daughter's boyfriend and paid no price for it. But he's the better parent for Avery? I swear, these soaps need some reality in their stories. Be a soap, fine. But tell it like it makes some sense. I'm tired of being played for a fool by the writers of EVERY soap currently on air.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” is turning up the heat this summer with a brand new photoshoot featuring some of daytime’s hottest stars wearing some of the most stylish beach attire that only a true Forrester Creations buyer can stan. Check out photos from the shoot below. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Matthew Atkinson, Annika Noelle Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Tanner Novlan, Annika Noelle Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Scott Clifton, Annika Noelle, Tanner Novlan, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Heather Tom, Lawrence Saint-Victor Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Tanner Novlan Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Katherine Kelly Lang Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Lisa Yamada, Joshua Hoffman Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Matthew Atkinson Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Heather Tom, Katherine Kelly Lang, Jennifer Gareis Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Scott Clifton Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Heather Tom Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Joshua Hoffman, Lisa Yamada, Delon de Metz Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Jennifer Gareis Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Lawrence Saint-Victor Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Lisa Yamada Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Heather Tom, Katherine Kelly Lang, Jennifer Gareis Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Joshua Hoffman Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Delon de Metz Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Lisa Yamada Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Lisa Yamada, Joshua Hoffman Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Tanner Novlan Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Tanner Novlan Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Lisa Yamada, Delon de Metz Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Note: The post Get Hot This Summer with ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ — PHOTOS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Since it was first announced that Jonathan Jackson would be returning to “General Hospital” as Lucky Spencer, fans have wanted to hear from Genie Francis, who plays Laura Collins, about the return of her on-screen son to the daytime drama series. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Francis tweeted, “Dear sweet Jonathan Jackson, this show is so lucky to have you back. I am overjoyed! Can’t wait to work with you again.” Francis’ comments are in response to Jackson publishing a short video last week where he talked about his return to the series in a post captioned, “I’m returning to @generalhospital this summer! Excited for the journey to continue…” Meanwhile, in the video, he noted how “excited [he was] to see Genie Francis, obviously.” Jackson was the much-buzzed-about former male cast member executive producer Frank Valentini had teased in an ABC7/On the Red Carpet interview, in which he said fans would “go crazy for” upon his return to Port Charles. As for when that will be, sources note that Jackson is expected to begin filming at “General Hospital” later this summer, with his first airdate set for early fall. Jackson has reportedly signed a long-term deal with ABC, making it the first time in more than two decades that Jackson and Francis will be seen on-screen as contract players simultaneously. They last appeared together on-screen in 2015 during a brief appearance by Jackson. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Genie Francis “Overjoyed” About Jonathan Jackson’s Return to Port Charles appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

According to newly available Live+3 and Live+7 ratings data, CBS’ broadcast of “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” last month garnered the awards show its best overall audience of any telecast since CBS began carrying the ceremony exclusively in 2020. Compared to its initial Live+Same Day performance, which saw this year’s telecast averaging 2.917 million viewers, “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” gained an additional +278,000 viewers after three days of delayed viewing, bringing the Live+3 Day figure to 3.195 million viewers. After seven days, the telecast increased again, adding another +21,000 viewers for a total of 3.216 million who tuned into this year’s ceremony. This year’s broadcast marks the best overall performance for the Daytime Emmy Awards since CBS aired “The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” on Sunday, June 19, 2011. That year’s ceremony averaged 5.49 million viewers and marked the final time the awards show aired on broadcast television before CBS agreed to air it again in 2020. In the intermittent years, the ceremony was either televised on cable via HLN and Pop TV or over the Internet. Despite the increase in Total Viewers after three and seven days of delayed viewing, the awards show remained steady with its Live+Same Day performance among the key sales demographics, particularly among Adults 18-49, where the ceremony attracted a 0.25 rating. Factoring in both three and seven days of delayed viewing, the Daytime Emmys pulled a 0.13 rating in Adults 18-34, a 0.39 rating in Adults 25-54, a 0.27 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.24 rating in Men 18-49. Of the key rating categories, only Men 18-49 saw an increase from Live+Same Day (0.24 rating vs. 0.23 rating). Meanwhile, of the 3.216 million viewers who tuned in, the ceremony averaged 335,000 viewers among Adults 18-49. Based on data published by Programming Insider via Nielsen, this year’s Daytime Emmys outperformed the 2020 telecast in Live+3, which averaged 3.164 million viewers after just three days of delayed viewing. An additional +149,000 viewers watched the awards show that year on a delay compared to its initially reported Live+Same Day average (3.164 million vs. 3.015 million). Comparatively, the 2020 awards show averaged 3.193 million viewers in Live+7, an increase of just +29,000 viewers from its Live+3 performance. As previously reported, the improved ratings performance for the Daytime Emmy Awards comes just as CBS and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) prepare to discuss whether to continue their exclusive broadcast partnership, which includes the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 telecasts. This year’s ceremony saw CBS broadcast the Daytime Emmy Awards for a record 18th time, the most of any television network. What follows is a breakdown of how the Daytime Emmys has performed on CBS in recent years: “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) – Friday, June 7, 2024 (includes Live+7) Total Viewers – 3.216 million Adults 18-34 – 0.13 rating Adults 18-49 – 0.25 rating Adults 25-54 – 0.39 rating Women 18-49 – 0.27 rating Men 18-49 – 0.24 rating “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) – Friday, December 15, 2023 (Live+Same Day via Programming Insider) Total Viewers – 2.073 million Adults 18-34 – 0.09 rating Adults 18-49 – 0.15 rating Adults 25-54 – 0.19 rating “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) – Friday, June 24, 2022 (Live+Same Day via ShowBuzzDaily) Total Viewers – 2.945 million Adults 18-34 – 0.08 rating Adults 18-49 – 0.21 rating Adults 25-54 – 0.34 rating “The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) – Friday, June 25, 2021 (includes Live+7 via Programming Insider) Total Viewers – 2.813 million Adults 18-49 – 0.25 rating “The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) – Friday, June 26, 2020 (includes Live+7 via Programming Insider) Total Viewers – 3.193 million Adults 18-49 – 0.30 rating “The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) – Sunday, June 19, 2020 (includes Live+Same Day via TVbytheNumbers) Total Viewers – 5.49 million Adults 18-49 – 0.8 rating Note: The post ‘The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Tops 2020 Telecast; Emerges As Most-Watched Ceremony in 13 Years appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More