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I would just assume it wasn't worth Freddie's time lol. Take that for what you will, but it was probably only a handful of scenes and he said no. Maybe his other ventures are lucrative and he didn't want to waste his own time. I have to believe he was at least asked because why wouldn't they? We may dislike Sonny, but there has never been an indication the show didn't like FS/Sonny.

The true named alternates were sent home, but the two individually named athletes (Jade Carey, Mykayla Skinner) were still in Tokyo. It seems an athlete could be replaced after QF if there was a positive covid test or something happened by an individual athlete, not alternate, but since Simone started the competition and pulled out after the first event no one could replace her. I am not disparaging Simone for that, just trying to clarify because I am a pretty big gymnastics fan. Anyhow, that's how Jade replaced Simone in the AA (she was the 3rd US qualifier) and Mykayla will replace Simone in the vault finals if Simone withdraws. If Simone withdraws from bars, beam, and floor event finals the next athlete in line will replace because no one in the US is eligible.

For me, it would be more about the exposure and being able to make a few podcasts about it or get some interviews. It would be worth it to me just for that, but I am not FS and maybe he is actually trying to distance himself from it all. Idk, maybe his wife does really well in real estate lol. Lol. He still always gets asked back. But I can see why he doesn't book much other work.

Or maybe the show just didn't ask him back period? And just asked Chandler or something? To me, it seems like very strange timing, but it could be a coincidence. I just think FS has enough friends on Days he probably got wind of it before it was announced and doubled down on his happiness with his departure. Whatever works for you, Freddie.

Yeah, I have a hard time believing KA will never be back too, but I don't have a hard time believing she financially doesn't have to return ever and is set for life. With this news of the Days Peacock spin off my wonder is if FS didn't get asked back and it was a pre-emptive strike releasing that podcast and Sonny has already been recast. Because how many friends does Chad have in Phoenix lol?

I would think his views are directly correlated to when he talks about Days? You would think he would want to be back on Days to help promote that channel unless he spends all day filming those videos, which given their length, it's possible. I mean, this is the first time we have talked about Freddie in months so it worked I guess lol. At least he could do a zoom interview with some of the Days cast or something. Honestly, I think they are trying to sell themselves as a brand and they aren't entertaining.

Lol! I just find it funny he was fine to do a brief return not long ago. I am not sure why anyone would turn down gig like Days when they don't appear to be working otherwise except for a podcast. He may have money. I could be wrong, but it's a little fake. But I find their entire you tube persona with the two of them very fake, especially her on the few episodes I have seen. They don't have that many subscribers or views so I think they make money, but not enough to survive or support themselves on that alone, but I have only seen a few videos. Unless they have product endorsements they hawk too. I don't follow them well enough to know. Whatever best of luck to them!

Lol! First off I said I don't care if they kill Freddie off and I meant Sonny. I don't wish bodily harm to Freddie Smith. I may or may not edit it lol. The show doesn't have to kill off Sonny. I don't mind him or FS honestly. I just think it might be easier for Will to move on without the specter of Sonny showing up at any moment and I feel like the show, regardless of regime, is too afraid to take Sonny/Will too far from one another. I just don't believe "I will never come back!" from a young guy like him with a wife to support. They may have a ton of other things going on but I can't imagine their you tube channel makes a ton of money, but what do I know? FS was let go. Fired. To me, it sounds like someone who is saying it's so awesome he got fired because he's found so many better things to do, but would totally be on board if Days called lol.

Dan as EJ is starting to work for me too. I think once we get away from Ejami as the great romance it will help. I think if the character overall goes into a darker direction it will work too and reconcile what I think EJ should actually be. I love Horita too!!! Bring back Paul. I wouldn't care if they killed Freddie off. It might be better to recast. Although, I do think Freddie says he won't come back he strikes me as someone who would be willing if the youtube money runs out and I am not sure how much money he is making on that.

Has anyone heard anything about TC lately? Since that arrest? I hope he is doing better. I heard his wife was very well off so he doesn't need to work, but I hope he is getting help.

Julie said he was the best in the league. lol. But we physically see Doug, and bless his heart, Bill Hayes does not look like he's playing racquet ball anymore unless he's playing with Victor. And that's just bad karma to talk about.

Doug tore his rotator cuff playing racquet ball and Julie had to go to the ER with him. I was watching the big Kristen reveal in 1997 and I loved how the entire town just stayed in the DiMera living room listening to it all when they clearly probably should have left John, Marlena, and Kristen alone. But it was good drama. This was 6 people in a room. If you are going to do something like this, even if it's not the best, go big or go home on it. You have a Carver/Dimera and a Brady/Horton. Everyone could have been involved. I would do that over randomly casting "names" to play parts that aren't necessary.

I think this whole cliffhanger would have worked better if everyone was at the wedding. Like the entire town and it seemed important. The only cast members I can think of who would have zero reason to be there would be Gwen/Xander and Paulina/Chanel. Everyone else is related to Ciara or dating someone important to Ciara or related to Theo. Even the Nicole/EJ/Sami stuff could have taken place and then they all end up at the wedding like JER used to do in the 90's. Other stories took place, but they all took place at the same event. Even if you hate Cin a bunch of other stories would be simmering at the wedding and it wouldn't be so bad. Alas, I know budget interferes but 4 people at the wedding was lame. The other problem is the stakes aren't high. If Ciara was marrying someone random or a villian it would make more sense for Ben to kidnap her. At this point does it matter if she marries Theo? Ciara has previously been married, presumably is already sleeping with Theo, and he's not going to do anything to harm her. So if Ciara gets her memory back they could just divorce lol? Ben is just being a creeper and trying to accelerate her memory coming back.

Yeah, I think it just changed with different writing regimes, but he did awful things to people. Multiple people in town. Everything about EJ has always been a clusterf*ck right down to his SORAS ing. I think it was mostly saved due to James Scott's charisma. It's looks like Ron is turning nu EJ into a full on bad guy, so maybe that will work better. I am not too worried about EJami. They don't have much chemistry and it looks like this going to go into a Lumi as soulmates thing now. Will would actually be useful right now. He can be involved in this drama and help Allie with her sexuality. He can leave Sonny in Arizona.

Things Luann have said and done lead my to believe she at the very least has a very troubled relationship with alcohol. I think she is someone who can control it in most situations, but it seems like when she goes she goes really hard. To me that's just another definition of an alcoholic just not the "drunk all day" type. But I don't know her and it's not my business. I do agree I don't think Luann will stay sober. I feel like she is bowing to public perception of her having a drinking problem and being sober as a storyline. I am of half the mind she switching out her fake rose for real rose but then she'd be more fun. She just looks anxious and annoyed anytime anyone drinks and it just throws off the usual dynamic. I like Luann though I would keep her before Ramona. I just think Eboni is a bad fit with these women. She might work better on a different show, but not this current one. Perhaps she would work better with Bethenny and Dorinda. I can take or leave Leah. She doesn't bother me as much as most, but she's annoying. Lol about Jill, but I always wanted to Jill/Bethenny to make up. You know Andy, if it gets ratings he doesn't care. He seems over it.

They seem to have a large following on twitter and facebook, but I don't think it's an unpopular opinion for people with taste lol. The problem is they got a lot of good press initially and even I was mildly intrigued by their initial chemistry (which I do think RSW/VK have), but it's been taken about 1000 levels too far.

VK certainly managed to do that lol. I am glad Ben let us know Allie was a good person. I needed his verification. Did anyone else find it adorable that Doug plays racquetball twice a week and is the best in his league? I would rather watch those matches over this lol

I want to be team Ciara on this but she is so smug. Ugh. I seriously dislike all of them (Claire, Ben, Ciara). Theo gets a pass because he doesn't have much of a POV.

I think it's okay when a couple like Eric/Nicole say it. They have been in love for years and years even if they weren't together. I think it's very true in a way that they loved one another deeply but can't be together at this point in there lives. It's used a lot when one part of the couple leaves the show and doesn't die. I think it's just an easy way to keep the door open. I think it just depends on the couple. If Jarlena or Steve/Kayla said it I would believe it obviously. If Gabi/Jake say it probably not lol. I think Nicole/Eric have enough mileage and years behind them to make it work.

If this was brand new behavior by Sonja I think I would be more concerned, but she has been doing this for years and Luann and Ramona seem to genuinely be her friend on and off the show, so I would imagine more would be done off the show if they were truly worried. Also, Eboni didn't seem terribly worried either and she seems to at least seem to truly care for Sonja. Idk, the women was clearly intoxicated, but she seems to go from 0 to 60 quick. I wonder if it's a mixture of pills and booze for her. I do think production encourages this and I think so many great moments were made because these woman were drunk and doing funny things. I think part of the reason the show has stalled, sadly, is because Leah and Luann are sober. I applaud both of them for their sobriety and I think Leah has a better grip on being sober in a group setting, but I think it's clear Luann still struggles with feeling comfortable. I miss Bethenny so much. She was always my favorite. I think if Bethenny and Dorinda were to come back, Ramona would be disposable. As of now, I would keep the main 3, ditch Leah and Eboni, and look for some old cast mates. I would love to see Jill Zarin back and see what her life is like now after her husband's passing.

Luann said this more than once. And said she was just drunk in her own hotel room. Umm..that's not even what happened and I understand why Sonja wouldn't take this all seriously. Those 3 had good intentions, but they weren't the right people to talk to Sonja about it. The optics of Sonja's drinking is really hard for me to gauge. It looks awful and the altercation seemed highly edited, but I do get the feeling that Sonja does drink more while filming due to anxiety. I don't know any of the ladies obviously but I have thought all of Luann, Sonja, Ramona, and Leah had drinking problems throughout the show. And the storyline of Sonja being so broken and having a drinking problem has been going on as story for seasons. Luann seeming to barely cling to sobriety is almost more troubling. It's hard to say if this is helping any of their lives, but you can't do a show without Ramona, Sonja or Luann and I truly believe they are good friends.

I want to say you are right about something going on between JS and AZ, but I can't think of what. I don't think it was an affair situation, but something about being inappropriate with her. But she was harassed by our former president so I assume she got over it. The show always was laser focused on EJami when they both did awful things to one another. So weird, but I am not sure what still stands with their past and what has been whitewashed. I mean, John should never be in a room with him because of EVERYTHING and he let EJ stay in his house and they seem fine.

There isn't a Nicole pairing I really ship, but I agree her and EJ were more equals. Nicole is always trying to climb out of that schemer/sinner role with Eric. I didn't mind Nicole/Brady either, but they got really dysfunctional. I do enjoy them as friends. I wouldn't mind Nicole/EJ teaming up to take down Sami after the reveal. It would be a shame to waste AZ on Rafe and a bear when she is so obviously capable of so much more. Did Eric really leave without seeing Holly at all? On another note, Claire looked adorable today. Her outfit was cute. I wish I liked ID as Claire more. She continues to be one of the best styled actresses on the show.

I think they tend to do that because both AZ and GV excel at that weepy stuff honestly. AZ is a pretty good crier lol. I never thought they had much romantic chemistry either, but it was passable and they look nice together. Sometimes, on Days I take small victories like that. It doesn't help that Nicole has had a lot of love interests and I think I may have liked her best with EJ. Anyhow, with the comings and goings of each actor the seem to get stuck all the time. Ericole have been together on and off for years, but they have been happy for a month? I know CC has all but retired from acting, but I want to see her back so bad. She's still broken up from Austin I think? Think of the fun scenes EJ/Carrie could have with Anna/Tony. I can see the appeal of EJ/Belle too though. Belle is definitely likes bad boys more than Carrie. I will say it's odd Belle only has one kid and it's an adult now. I am just weary of the whose the daddy stuff with them because I felt like most of Martha's run was initially spent on WTD, custody stuff, and weird surrogate things and I disliked that. Under-served is a perfect term. They are never happy. There isn't payoff for the fans because one of them is always leaving lol. I think GV's Eric always struggled with odd writing. The whole priest thing? Serena? A pairing with Jen? He gets points for killing Daniel, but most of his stories have been pretty bad.

Thank goodness! They were the most chaste teenage group on a soap of all time lol. And always dealing with death. So depressing lol.