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Don posted May 12th for 16th anniv of his B&B debut, and Michele Val Jean replied on May 21st: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJknIr8y4ra/

oh wow, yes! (if written by BTG writers, their time wouldn't be wasted discussing Dumas)

That's a promo with some spoilers in it. It's been posted in the spoiler section, on its own thread here, and also linked on the May spoiler thread here.

Week of May 26-30 above two images credit XJJohnson for JPI Studios via SOD next image image credit JPI Studios via SoapCentral scoop page

Week of May 26-30 both images credit Howard Wise for JPI Studios via SOD

Thanks for posting the promo link. I am not ready to say goodbye but I am glad to see the family returning

The "Look ahead" next week preview video for week of May 26-30 -- was not attached to end of Friday May 23. The show is still off from the May 8th preemption. The preview will likely appear at end of Monday May 26 episode. The closing credits for Friday May 23 had the cast- so that would normally show the noncontract cast for week of May 19-23. However it included Tom Arnold as Capt. Deuce Stevens, and he didn't appear. Since everything is still off by one airdate, Tom Arnold will appear Monday May 26. Per the embargo rules, we can't post the dailies here until Sunday May 25.

Oh! you're referring to the presence/strength that emanates from the actor. I was referring to the characterization. Different things that can overlap. Okay. Yeah Keith has a softer presence than Maurice but they both compel me in different ways. Perhaps we'll see Keith's presence stronger as he grows into the role. At any rate, I personally found Keith compelling and wanted to watch him.

https://x.com/TylerTopits/status/1925982838530122085 May 23, 2025 Tyler Topits @TylerTopits Some stories stay with you forever. Writing today's breakdown was tough because of what these characters and the show mean to me - and to you. The cast and crew gave it everything. Honored to be part of it. More to come...⌛️#Days #DOOL #DaysofOurLives

Youtube copy of the preview video for week of May 26, inserted into post with the twitter copies, upthread.

I think one of the things that Nicole loved about Ted was that he was commanding but only in a kind way, like her father Vernon. We the viewers saw another side of him when he gave Leslie the 50 grand to leave town. Maurice's Ted could get angry, but Ted was never scary. I don't think Nicole would have married a scary person, even if the scariness was hidden. I appreciate the nuTed trying to reason with crazy Leslie -- obviously it's pointless to try to reason with a sociopath, but he thinks he can. Or he thinks mild threats would work. In my view, Leslie is scary, and Ted is not, and that contrast is supposed to be there. Bill has done scary things, but not Ted.

"on the next BTG" preview video for week of May 26-30 Edit: The youtube version is embedded within the next post which contains the daily spoilers.

I really liked the Anita/Tracy scenes today. Both powerful actresses. They made me *want* to know what the secret is.

The wig and wardrobe is on point, but her dialogue in the mirror didn't do it for me.

Usually I find Leslie's fantasies entertaining but this "Nicole 2.0" fantasy is just weird.

I think Keith's Ted is doing great against Leslie today. To the point that I'm just seeing Ted and not the actor.

Some more pics of the combined YR/BB party for Don Diamont: https://www.soapoperadigest.com/photos/don-diamont-celebrates-40-years-at-cbs-daytime-see-the-party-pics/

I disagree. I think John would do the right thing and help Bo first if Bo's life were in danger, and that his family would love him for being true to those ideals. To me, that's just who John is.

Was Gail Monica's foster mother? One site said she was Monica's adoptive mother but I'm sure that's wrong. I sort of remember that the backstory was that Gail was a social worker who had mentored Monica when Monica was a youth, but they didn't have a legal relationship? And then eventually when Monica was an adult, Gail served as mentor, friend, and mother figure to Monica? Kind of an older sister/ best friend ?

Jamey said he was wrong: @JAS0N47 clarified on another thread that there were no new recordings made.

I loathed Duke and especially loathed Anna being with Duke. I hated that the tango was one of their things. I don't care about Chase one way or another. I would have enjoyed finally Finola dancing as Anna without Duke. But it wasn't that important to me.

^ May 21, 2025, Skyy Sandifer scriptwriter for Days. On May 22, 2025, Jamey Giddens posted a pic of himself with Skyy Sandifer https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ-ePraNBN9/ Caption: From #Ambitions to #SistasOnBET and now #BeyondTheGates, @sincerelyskyy has been my ride-or-die. #Writers @atlgathers (atlgathers is "The Gathering Spot Atlanta")

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Agree not Victor! Very good that you are clear and careful what you wish for!