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12-27 Yeah I didn't like that it was rushed. But then again, by B&B standards, I felt it was well paced. We had had time to watch the relationship between Will and Electra grow. And we got to meet Remy. Now it was rushed that he was cray cray. And we had a week or so of that. I wished Sheila had been the one to find out, but it's nice to see that Electra found out rather than a long period of Will saying it's Remy, but Electra not believing him because Remy is a friend from her hometown. So kinda refreshing. And I liked Will and Ivy standing up to Katie and Carter. And finally, they found out why Electra was fired. And it was such a Gen Z thing for Will to say that was a deep fake and the look on Katie's face. That said...I thought the acting from all of them has been pretty good. Now why is JMW walking around with Hunter Tylo's old hairstyle??? Oh, shut up, Ridge.

SLC That was another great episode. And I can see why online conversation is turning into bitter RHOA fans vs people loving SLC for being CURRENTLY (emphasis on currently) more consistent. I just hope RHOA brings it once it returns. All I could think as I watched this episode was...was this the beginning of the downfall of Bob. After having such a good season, she has been slipping a bit the last few episodes with me. And then she not only gave out (too much?) information on her marriage to these women who she can't trust, but she was making bad move after bad move at that dinner that I was siding with Lisa. Again. What is up with her? Meanwhile...MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She made it to the cast trip without missing a beat. Real drama. Real friendships. Real...comedy!!! She continued to have a great season. And then that ending. I was not expecting that at all. There has been so much mileage from the breakdown in the friendship between Angie K and Lisa. And the rift growing between Lisa and Bob. And the rivalry between Meredith and Angie K. But how that all snowballed into a gang-up on Lisa on HER trip...was wild!!!! And dare I say it...when she actually did not storm off (at first) and actually cried...I actually think she was being genuine. For the first time in a long while for me. I almost went awww. Almost. LISA. She got some recovery points this episode. For every moment where she would be self-absorbed per usual, she would actually have moments that were good. I mean...how dare Bob put her in the middle of her fight with Britini. And Lisa's Confessional after Bob confessed to problems in her marriage was nothing, but facts. She really should have stayed out of the Meredith/Angie K drama, but that came back to bite her on the butt. But good...since that got a genuine moment out of her. I felt like she FINALLY got what Angie K was telling her at the beginning of the season. Of course, she then turned into a victim. But it felt like a genuine moment. MEREDITH. Smh. Her and Angie K. For every time they get to a good place, they always take a step back. lol. But it was nice to see Angie K helping her. And then Meredith and Angie K trying to rise above it at the dinner. But not to be outdone, her starting to have drama with Britini...well...Meredith always can find a good pivot. HEATHER. I will give her this little one. I liked her coming to support Bob given their friction. That's about it. LITTLE GIRL. So messy. Trying to use the friction between Lisa and Bob to her advantage was of course something she would do. RME. She was making it more about Lisa than Lisa was making it about Lisa. lol. And I hollered at her reaction when Mary made her dessert comment. Outside of that, Lisa had every right to drag her. This time. MARY. I was so happy to see her. And I was also happy...and got into my feelings...seeing her show that she had managed to get her son into rehab before the trip. And the scene with her searching all over for Angie K and talking about how much Angie K meant to her. What a difference a year makes. And Mary will always bring comedic moments. Glad she made it to the vaca. BOB. I just don't know what she is playing at at the moment. And that's not good for the one who has been, so far, the cast member that has been keeping everyone accountable. And this cast needed one. Perhaps this was a result of Production cutting down on scenes having to do with her personal storyline. That said...I didn't like how she kept picking on Lisa at all. It has gotten to the point they should have a one-on-one. Of course, Lisa would have to be open to listening, but Bob was not helping her cause at all. Throwing Lisa into the middle of her fights. Tagging in with Angie K on her. The only tea she gave was the story of her hubby cheating on her. And one could ask what she herself asked Britini...was she sharing to share or just to get attention on her...or to deflect from a fight with Lisa? Just bad moves. ANGIE K. MVP. Again...what a difference a year makes. If you had told me, the day would come that Angie K would be gathering ladies with ease, I would have laughed. But she's done it a few times over the last few episodes. And she gave Lisa fair warning this time before she started to gather her. And I WAS LIVING. And I love how she has been there for Mary as Mary deals with real issues. And lest we forget, she has been trying her best to move on from Meredith...and even helped her when she was feeling sick. She even stayed out of (mostly) the game of Telephone Britini pulled on Meredith to be messy. A great episode. Can't wait for it to come back. We are doing BEST&WORST this year, right?

You know what? Even I can't. Just found out seconds ago and...

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I admit...since you mentioned him, I went and looked around a bit. I definitely feel he is going to age like fine wine (which for me means more meat). he has that look and his workout routine DEFINITELY shows.

It is...I mean...he is. 😜

See? You made it back.

Or while they are in your circle. But I agree. And I like Bubble Boy as your new avatar.

12-27 Okay...now I am starting to get on board with the Daiman storyline. Could he be a self-made businessman and Nate and Amy just don't know? One bent on revenge? Cuz there is a void where Tucker and Ashland used to be for that spot. Though that immediate would give Daiman a limited shelf life if so. Or is it going to be something contrived like that backstory about Amanda and Hilary's dad...which I was not regularly viewing at that point? Or is he just a henchman for someone else bigger? Those were the things that came to mind watching the scenes in L.A. Well, that and the fact that I don't think (unless someone corrects me) that the weather there right now is any better than it is here in San Diego aka brrrrr. Okay, you all are right. I was side-eying those scenes with Victor and Cole as well. What angle could Victor be working? Or is it a possibility since Cole will be in the publishing division that he might be clashing with Adam. And I just rolled my eyes at Adam/Chelesa, though I admit I did like MCE's acting in Chelesa's scenes with Victor. I guess now that I am done with the week, I would say the new designer continues to dress everyone like it is wintertime in Genoa City. I don't feel like anyone has dressed out of sorts at all this week. And I would say that people are dressing in darker colors. And I don't mind it at all. MTS continues to look like a clotheshorse. And I continue to love her short hair. That said...I mentioned earlier that I wonder if the GH writers read this board due to some 2025 spoilers. I'm going to wonder the same for Y&R given the Nikki/Lauren scene about gratitude and spirituality which I don't post about here, but I don't mind having a fan on my pages. Overall, I thought that was an enjoyable week. LOL!!! SAME. I'm surprised that Sharon hasn't slapped her yet. You were not alone on Ashley's reaction.

Happy for TN. Gasps about MA. HAHAHAH! THIS.

I didn't realize that David was still there.

Always. re: Victor. YOU GOT THAT!? 😜 Regardless of the Friday cliffhanger I'm not looking forward to, I'm looking forward to seeing those scenes. I definitely love those prickly Ric vs Lucky scenes while Ric stayed scoring points with Liz. And I know MW will give as Ava so YES, PLEASE.

12-26 I second @Antoyne. I too have been enjoying the X-mas episodes. But I've already mentioned that there has just been something about Christmas this year period. So the soaps having holiday episodes has been good to actually watch whether something is going on or not. I said last week that if there was something that JG is going to do it was write for the Abbotts. I loved the Jack/Kyle scenes. And that little moment that Kyle had on the stairs (and MM was looking kinda mmmm. But that I credit to either MM starting his buff up process as well as the new costume designer) was nice. Loved the early presents and seeing Diane and Kyle have a moment with her letters. And Jack, Diane, and the jewelry. Just cute moments. And I'm always going to be here for Ashley vs Diane. She just cannot let Diane breathe and I love it. lol. And Traci made 3. Those scenes were cute. But I expect Ashley to not let up though she will try. OH STFU, GIGGLY HEFFA!!!! I loved Sharon FINALLY getting that bass in her voice and telling Phyllis to get out of her house. That was the Mal Young Sharon that was needed in that moment. And I didn't hate it. I also enjoyed that Daniel is slooooowwwwly coming around to seeing that Sharon might be right. You know you are looking crazy when I am Team Billy and I loathe Billy. Get that redhead into another plot please. I was about to throw something at my TV if Summer had broken up with Chance. My way of saying how invested I'm in in Chance/Summer. And just how CF looks at AL. I'm happy they talked it out. I just wish that Chance could be included more. And with this Sharon plot slowly coming to an end, I'm now worried he's going to up and vanish.

Yeeeeah haven't seen it before today. And I'm been hearing that theme song for weeks. lol. Silly me.

Yep. That would be them!!!! Liberty just posted it above.

Well, I see at the end of the Y&R 12-24 episode, they updated the tv teaser with some new images in the background of the teaser already released.

Very. Oh. Well I stand corrected. Not at all.

Heheh. Your hatred for Sonny will never get old. And ooooh. Cool.

Well, I'm here for Audra being fleshed out even more. I'm split on Summer making a play for Kyle though I knew it was coming. Poor Chance.

YES!!! BEAT THAT DRUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They might add on the missing people later. I think they usually do that. Thank you for the links.

Not now with them New/Old Writers. My eye just twitch just thinking he is back until May Sweeps when if he is back, he should be gone by FEBRUARY Sweeps and NO LATER. But yes yes...kill good good. I did take the liberty of reading SOD's 2025 preview and I agree. Outside of Jordan and Isaiah, Trina and Kai (coming around without the forced writing now), and Ric and Ava, I have no love for ANY of their ideas for new romances. Throwing things at the wall to see what sticks when there are characters that already have chemistry with each other. I mean...Jason and Sasha are the thing that makes me the most curious and that is not without me thinking about the fact that they basically planted Jason where Michael SHOULD be and SB is already trying to tank that pairing from what little rumblings I've seen/heard online. And if true, the irony of it given Kelly Monaco is not lost on me. Tracy and Martin? That just reminds me of the long discussion in the regular thread about pairings for Lois, and me mentioning that doing Martin with her would guarantee more drama at Deception since Lois and Lucy work together and already had tension written in between them over the past year. So...I guess some writer is over here reading for ideas. Because this is just the same thing, but with Tracy. Tracy would be better off with Cody than Martin. And I like Martin. And Lucy and SIDWELL? Outside of the idea of a Tracy/Martin/Lucy/Fourth love square, I agree with what Vee said. Just Frank Valentini finding interest in someone who shouldn't even be in town when his primary target (Holly) isn't even a regular OR in town consistently enough for him to be there. I did love the news that my favorite current vixen/female mob boss is on her way back though. Thanks @dragonflies for the Y&R tea. On my way to read.

Oooooo new pictures!!!

Yeah, I think that is a majority opinion. CD definitely seems more clocked in when he does so hopefully it gets back to that.

Eileen Davidson would probably still eat them both up.