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Cwikly/Ford from April tvinsider: “Gwen’s return was in the works before we were hired. We love Emily O’Brien and think Gwen can stir up a lot of mischief in Salem.” Per SOD, EOB's return airdate as Gwen is July 7th https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/comings-and-goings-the-latest-cast-changes-as-of-april-14/

I was annoyed by this from the Cwickly/Ford tvinsider item: “Arianna is a Brady, a Horton and a Hernandez, so we were eager to have her back on the canvas to round out the teen scene. We also love seeing the maternal side of Gabi.” They didn't mention that Arianna is a Kiriakis, too. Sonny is her third parent. He's her godfather, her legal stepfather, a father of the heart, and also Gabi signed papers that Sonny would have some rights if anything happened to Gabi and Will. And Ari calls both Will and Sonny some sort of Dad/Daddy/Pop etc. name Edit to add: Sonny delivered Arianna at her birth.

Credit to @Bright Eyes who mentioned this on another thread: In this interview, Melissa Reeves confirms she returns in early June for John's memorial episodes. The memorial would be airing sometime in June. https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/celebrities/melissa-reeves-talks-days-of-our-lives-drake-hogestyn-nashville This tvinsider article from October 2024 shows some of the June 2025 returns: https://www.tvinsider.com/1155196/days-of-our-lives-returns-charles-shaughnessy-christie-clark-victoria-konefal-thaao-penghlis-matt-ashford/ Quite a few photos in this article. Thaao did confirm on twitter that he returns in June. (I don't know if these returns are all for John's memorial, but they are appearing in a June timeframe). These screenshots are from the "Season 60" trailer which covers November 2024 into some point in the Cwikly/Ford regime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI-1bN19UWk As of 4/21/2025, I believe these screengrabs are the only scenes from that trailer that haven't aired yet. Don't know exactly when they'll air. This scene from the trailer - is it from John's memorial? Or does the family gather for some unrelated reason before they learn news about John? I don't know. (In this scene of Hope and Julie from the trailer - they are discussing that Bo will soon walk through the door). Hope and Julie are wearing the same wardrobe here as in the BTS photo within the tvinsider article from October 2024.

from the April TVGuide and tvinsider interviews re: John/Drake: Cwikly and Ford: The first task we were given was addressing the months-long absence of John Black [Drake Hogestyn, who passed away in September 2024 from pancreatic cancer] from the canvas. While we wanted John to have a heroic and meaningful exit, we wrote the story with the fervent hope that Drake would be able to return someday. John had already been off the canvas for over nine months, and there were only so many missions the man could be on. His family and friends in Salem, especially Marlena, were sort of stuck waiting for him. Realizing he might never come back, while praying he would, we needed to craft an exit that honored John, Drake, and the fans. from the April 2025 soaps.sheknows article “Sadly, the first thing we had to deal with was the absence of John Black,” they acknowledge. “The character had already been MIA from the show for over nine months. His loved ones, especially Marlena, were stuck in a holding pattern while he was gone. We had to execute the tough decision of exiting the character in a way that was meaningful and respectful. We all hoped, until the very end, that Drake would beat that horrible disease and come back, so we did have a plan in our back pocket to make that possible.” ---------------------- Both of those interviews seem (?) to indicate that they had planned to write it with the possibility/hope that Drake might be well enough to appear again, but then he wasn't. I wonder how that will play out on screen? Will there be several weeks of characters wondering before it's confirmed that he's gone? Last autumn, the actors confirmed that John's memorial ended up being filmed just before Drake passed on. It's all so sad.

From the January 1, 2025 interview with Janet Drucker -- (quoting the things that haven’t aired yet or not discussed above.) https://www.tvinsider.com/1168243/days-of-our-lives-2025-preview-returns-recastings-storylines/ “The stories created by Paula and Jeanne Marie will first be seen at the end of April and it will quickly be evident that they are moving us back to Salem’s core family dynamics — Brady, Horton, Kiriakis, DiMera, and Hernandez families,” previews Drucker. Marnie [Saitta, casting director] continues to bring some really great actors our way for a couple of recasts, plus more intriguing characters to come. refocus and stronger storylines featuring our college-aged characters doses of humor: Leo, Hattie, Bonnie, Susan Soap vet Michael Dietz will appear for a short story arc beginning April 30.

Thanks. I was suspicious of that tvguide.com listing, it seemed old. It's sometimes hard to tell if a spoiler is actually a spoiler or not, because B&B repeats so much stuff.

Just the spoilers from the above articles from TVGuide and tvinsider on casting ideas overall and also re: the Hortons: Cwikly and Ford: We wanted to bring more Hortons back to the canvas, give meaningful story to the beloved vets, and flesh out our younger cast to give Salem a true multigenerational appeal. Spoiler from the soaps.sheknows article https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/777994/preview-new-writers-start/ “Bope” are on their way back in May. Cwikly and Ford share that it “dovetails into the emotional return-filled farewell to John.” from TVGuide and tvinsider on John/Drake: Cwikly and Ford: The first task we were given was addressing the months-long absence of John Black [Drake Hogestyn, who passed away in September 2024 from pancreatic cancer] from the canvas. While we wanted John to have a heroic and meaningful exit, we wrote the story with the fervent hope that Drake would be able to return someday. John had already been off the canvas for over nine months, and there were only so many missions the man could be on. His family and friends in Salem, especially Marlena, were sort of stuck waiting for him. Realizing he might never come back, while praying he would, we needed to craft an exit that honored John, Drake, and the fans. Spoilers from the tvinsider article: https://www.tvinsider.com/1187291/days-of-our-lives-changes-storylines-2025-writers-interview/ Bo and Hope’s return: “Bo/Hope’s previous exit story could not be executed as originally planned, and we felt we needed to give them — and their fans — the resolution they deserved.” The end of John Black’s story: “It was very hard [to write]. Everyone on the show, including us, loved John and Drake. They were both Superman, and this was not supposed to happen. Logistically, it was difficult because it was our first major story. It was an emotionally fraught situation that involved numerous variables beyond our control. First and foremost, we wanted to respect Drake’s legacy and everyone who loved him.” Marlena: “Marlena will be very busy in the coming months as a mother, grandmother, psychiatrist, and friend. She has counseled many patients on grief and has obviously experienced loss herself, but losing John forces her to re-explore who she is without him.” DiMera and Titan: “The business story primarily serves as a backdrop to the complex family dynamics, with Xander/Philip’s fraught relationship playing a central role.” The fallout of EJ’s shooting: “This story was perfectly poised to take off when we took over. There are many viable suspects with means, motive and opportunity. There will be a trial in the summer that involves many characters on the canvas.” Stephanie and Alex: “We will see their courtship, and Alex will help Stephanie find a new side of herself.” Belle and EJ: “Belle knows EJ is toxic, but she can’t seem to stay away from him…” Gwen Rizczech’s return: “Gwen’s return was in the works before we were hired. We love Emily O’Brien and think Gwen can stir up a lot of mischief in Salem.” Arianna Horton’s comeback (SORAS/recast with Marissa Reyes) : “Arianna is a Brady, a Horton and a Hernandez, so we were eager to have her back on the canvas to round out the teen scene. We also love seeing the maternal side of Gabi.” New Rachel Black (Alice Halsey) : “We cannot say enough good things about Alice Halsey. She is talented beyond her years and has been a fantastic addition.” From TVGuide and tvinsider: What can you tease about the actual 60th celebration? Cwikly and Ford: There will be a gala celebration with the return of many familiar faces, leading to a new umbrella story that takes us into the New Year.

Looks like there are 24 hour videos for each date. This one is live for April 21, 2025: https://www.svtplay.se/video/8ZxAo4M/den-stora-algvandringen/idag-00-00?video=visa

^ according to Stephanie Sloane's above articles in TVGuide and tvinsider, the episodes from the new writers begin airing Wed. April 23. (Back on January 1st, Stephanie Sloane via tvinsider announced that those episodes would begin April 24; but it is now announced to be April 23.). -------------------- Another new interview from Cwikly&Ford, interviewed by soaps.com (soaps.sheknows). That website is using the old date of Thurs. April 24. https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/777994/preview-new-writers-start/

Thank you to @dragonflies who first posted this on the April spoilers thread. Much appreciated. Reposting here now that there's additional info. ^ from the TV Guide print magazine issue that covers three weeks April 14 - May 4, arriving in the postal mail April 10. As is often the case, the print magazine contains some (but not all) of the article. The full article appears later on -- at tvinsider.com. ---------------- Update April 21, 2025 - here is the FULL interview at tvinsider.com, with Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford. It has much more information than the magazine article had. They talk about working as writers, and there are new spoilers for the months ahead. https://www.tvinsider.com/1187291/days-of-our-lives-changes-storylines-2025-writers-interview/

NEW interviews with Cwikly and Ford (the new writing team) -- From TV Insider and from soaps.com The material they discuss covers several months, Thus the writer interviews are in a new thread at this link: https://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/topic/68710-days-cwiklyford-interviews/

Monday April 21, 2025 Luna comes up with a new scheme. Electra is conflicted. Grace and Bridget discover the truth. Liam makes a bold move. https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/tv-listings/1000446199/ Rest of week is not yet listed at tvguide.com Fashion show airs Thursday April 24, Friday April 25, and Monday April 28. source: SON article by @Errol (Link)

Pope Francis statement on the history of abuse in the church. He had met with some abuse victims and then later said this September 2024 https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2024/documents/20240929-belgio-messa.html Let us think of what happens to those “little ones” who are scandalized, wounded, abused by those who should have taken care of them. Let us think of the painful wounds and the powerlessness felt especially by victims, but also that of their families and communities. With heart and mind, I think of the stories of some of the “little ones” whom I met the other day. I listened to them. I felt their suffering stemming from abuse. I would like to repeat here: there is room for everyone, everyone, everyone in the Church but all of us will be judged. There is no room for abuse. There is no room for covering up abuse. I implore everyone: do not cover up abuse! I implore the Bishops: do not cover up abuse! Hold abusers accountable but help them to overcome this sickness. We should not hide bad things that happen. They must be brought to light so that we know about them. Some who were abused did just that with courage. We must know about it. Abusers must be held accountable regardless of their status: layperson, priest or Bishop. They must be held accountable. The word of God is clear. The protests of the harvesters and the cries of the afflicted cannot be ignored. We cannot simply erase them, as if they were the discordant note in a perfect concert performed in a perfect world. We cannot stifle their cries through superficial attempts of social assistance. They are the living voice of the Spirit because they remind us that we are all poor sinners – I the first among them. Those who have been abused are a cry that rises up to heaven, a cry that touches our souls and makes us feel shameful while calling us to conversion. We must not suffocate this prophetic voice or silence it by our indifference. Let us listen to what Jesus says in the Gospel: Get behind me, scandalous eyes that see the needy and look away! Get behind me, scandalous hands that close your fists to hide your treasures and stash them away in your pockets! My grandmother always said: “The devil enters through the pockets”. Also too the hands that commit sexual abuse, an abuse of power, an abuse of conscience against those who are weaker. How many cases of abuse there are in our history, in our society! Get behind me, scandalous feet that run quickly, not to draw near to those who suffer, but to avoid them and stay away! We must leave this mentality behind! Nothing good or solid can be built upon it! There is a question that I like to ask people: “Do you give alms?” – “Yes, Father, yes” – “So tell me, when you give alms, do you touch the hand of the needy person or do you toss it at them and keep a distance? Do you look into the eyes of the people who are suffering?”. Let us think about this. ---- My thoughts (I could be wrong).... I think he's starting with the familiar (but unrelated) situation of it being hypocritical to throw money at any situation without really connecting and problem solving directly on a human level, as in rich people who give donations but don't actually care. He's drawing a parallel from that to people who say they care about abuse victims but just send the victims to some superficial assistance program -- without actually respectfully listening to these people on a human level. They need assistance of course, but it should be done sincerely and not as a way to bury the topic.

Pope Francis wrote this in 2015. It's about the importance of caring for our planet (instead of dominating our planet) environment/ecology, the natural world, pollution, climate change, etc. And about global inequality in economics, uplifting people who live in poverty, and how that's all interrelated with climate change. For example, there are paragraphs titled "Environmental, Economic, and Social Ecology" and "Politics and Economy in Dialogue for Human Fulfilment", etc. ttps://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html Regardless what may be said about some of his other policies, I think this is worth reading in full. Here is Pope Francis' October 2023 follow-up on the climate crisis: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html In 2020, Francis wrote about justice for the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region of South America. https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20200202_querida-amazonia.html ------------------------------------------------- September 2024, Francis visited a mosque in Indonesia and gave this message of friendship: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2024/september/documents/20240905-indonesia-incontro-interreligioso.html Istiqlal Mosque (Jakarta, Indonesia) Thursday, 5 September 2024 Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! I am happy to be here, in the largest Mosque in Asia, together with all of you. I greet the Grand Imam and thank him for his words, reminding us that this place of worship and prayer is also “a great house for humanity”, where everyone can enter and take time for themselves, in order to make space for that yearning for the infinite that each one of us carries in our hearts, and to seek an encounter with the divine and experience the joy of friendship with others. Moreover, I would like to recall that this Mosque was designed by the architect Friedrich Silaban, a Christian who won the design competition. This testifies to the fact that throughout the history of this nation and in the very fabric of its culture, the Mosque, like other places of worship, are spaces of dialogue, mutual respect and harmonious coexistence between religions and different spiritual sensibilities. This is a great gift that you are called to cultivate every day, so that religious experiences may be reference points for a fraternal and peaceful society and never reasons for close-mindedness or confrontation. In this regard, mention should be made of the underground tunnel, the “tunnel of friendship”, connecting the Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. This is an eloquent sign, allowing these two great places of worship not only to be “in front” of each other, but also “connected” to each other. Indeed, this passageway allows for encounter, dialogue and a real possibility for “finding and sharing a ‘mystique’ of living together, mingling and encounter […] stepping into this flood tide which, while chaotic, can become a genuine experience of fraternity, a caravan of solidarity, a sacred pilgrimage” (Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, 87). I encourage you to continue along this path so that all of us, together, each cultivating his or her own spirituality and practicing his or her religion, may walk in search of God and contribute to building open societies, founded on reciprocal respect and mutual love, capable of protecting against rigidity, fundamentalism and extremism, which are always dangerous and never justifiable. Bearing in mind all that has been said, which is symbolized by the tunnel, I would like to leave you with two suggestions to encourage you on the path of unity and harmony that you have already embarked upon. The first is always look deeply, because only in this way can we find what unites despite our differences. Indeed, on the surface there are spaces in both the Mosque and the Cathedral that are well defined and frequented by their respective faithful, but below ground in the tunnel, those same people can meet and encounter each other’s religious perspectives. This image reminds us of the important fact that the visible aspects of religions – the rites, practices and so on – are a heritage that must be protected and respected. However, we could say that what lies “underneath”, what runs underground, like the “tunnel of friendship”, is the one root common to all religious sensitivities: the quest for an encounter with the divine, the thirst for the infinite that the Almighty has placed in our hearts, the search for a greater joy and a life stronger than any type of death, which animates the journey of our lives and impels us to step out of ourselves to encounter God. Here, let us remember that by looking deeply, grasping what flows in the depths of our lives, the desire for fullness that dwells in the depths of our hearts, we discover that we are all brothers and sisters, all pilgrims, all on our way to God, beyond what differentiates us. The second suggestion is to preserve the bonds between you. The tunnel was built in order to create a link between two different and distant places. This is what the tunnel does: it connects, creating a bond. Sometimes we think that a meeting between religions is a matter of seeking common ground between different religious doctrines and beliefs no matter the cost. Such an approach, however, may end up dividing us, because the doctrines and dogmas of each religious experience are different. What really brings us closer is creating a connection in the midst of diversity, cultivating bonds of friendship, care and reciprocity. These relationships link us to others, allowing us to commit ourselves to seek the truth together, learning from the religious tradition of others, and coming together to meet our human and spiritual needs. They are also bonds that allow us to work together, to move forward together in pursuit of the same goals: defence of human dignity, the fight against poverty and the promotion of peace. Unity is born from personal bonds of friendship as well as mutual respect and defence of the ideas of others and their sacred spaces. May you always cherish this! Dear brothers and sisters, “fostering religious harmony for the sake of humanity” is the path that we are called to follow. It is also the title to the joint declaration prepared for this occasion. By adhering to it, we take on the responsibility to address the serious and sometimes dramatic crises that threaten the future of humanity such as wars and conflicts, which are unfortunately caused at times by the manipulation of religion, and the environmental crisis, which is an obstacle to the growth and coexistence of peoples. In the face of these crises, it is important that the values common to all religious traditions be effectively promoted in order to help society “defeat the culture of violence and indifference” (Joint Declaration of Istiqlal) and promote reconciliation and peace. I thank you for the common path you are taking. Indonesia is a great country, a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities and religious traditions, a rich diversity, which is also reflected in the varied ecosystem. If it is true that you are home to the world’s largest gold mine, know that the most precious treasure is the determination that differences can be harmonized through concord and mutual respect instead of being a cause for conflict. You are known for this harmony. Do not lose this gift! Do not impoverish yourselves of this great treasure. On the contrary, cultivate it and pass it on, especially to the young. May no one succumb to the allure of fundamentalism and violence. May everyone instead be awestruck by the dream of a free, fraternal and peaceful society and humanity! Thank you for your kind smiles, which always shine on your faces and are a sign of your beauty and inner openness. May God preserve this gift. With his help and blessing go forth, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, united in diversity. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------- A quote from Pope Francis' final formal message Easter 2025 https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/urbi/documents/20250420-urbi-et-orbi-pasqua.html "There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others."

Looking forward to Timon and Arielle in these scenes: Tuesday, April 22: Bill navigates internal firm pressures. Friday, April 25: Bill fights to maintain power over his firm despite health concerns. Friday, April 25: Naomi steps in to defend a combative homeless woman under Jacob's watchful eye. I had been hoping to see Bill and Naomi battling it out in the courtroom, but I guess that won't happen at this time. So I'll enjoy the actors in these scenes instead.

Thanks for the dailies @Liberty City I'm interested in this one: Friday, April 25: Shawn gets news about Bo…

Thank you to @Liberty City for posting the dailies. I'm curious about these ones: Monday, April 21: Eva pours herself into orchestrating Ted and Nicole’s upcoming celebration. Wednesday, April 23: Ted urges Nicole to abandon their anniversary bash for a private getaway. Thursday, April 24: Nicole takes charge of Laura’s mysterious case. Those spoilers... combined with the scenes in the preview video of Dana/Leslie/ "Sherry" talking to Nicole, and Eva confronting Dana/Leslie for being a "diabolical pathological liar". . . Sounds like they almost have a reveal, but it doesn't quite happen this week? What is psychiatrist Nicole treating heart patient Laura for? I wonder if she hypnotizes her to see if she remembers more about the motorcyclist?

Week of April 21-25 source: SOD at (Link) source: SOD at (Link) both images credit XJJohnson for JPI Studios

four photos for Monday April 21 above image image credit XJJohnson for JPI Studios via SOD (Link) next three images via soaphub (Link)

Alice Halsey as nuRachel image credit XJJohnson for JPI Studios via SOD

"On the next GH" preview for Mon. April 21, 2025 (tidbits of miscellaneous scenes) Josslyn/Emma Jordan/Isaiah Jason/Sasha Sidwell/Alexis Lucas/Marco Carly/Sonny

Preview of a scene from Monday April 21 GH Sneak: Maxie and Brook Lynn Ask Anna About Sidwell When Anna tells Maxie and Brook Lynn that she's taking care of Sidwell, they ask her what it could mean for their business. They are concerned that an investigation and arrest could cause his assets to be frozen; and if that happens, then they'd need to find another zincite supplier. Maxie and Brook Lynn want to know how bad a guy is Sidwell? Watch the video on abc.com's GH page in the "extras" section at this link: https://abc.com/video/b2df90d5-42aa-434f-983f-8fc5ffbf7204/playlist/PL557769560 If you subscribe to Hulu, find the same clip by going to the Hulu GH page, select the "extras" tab, and then look for "GH Sneak: Maxie and Brook Lynn Ask Anna About Sidwell" https://www.hulu.com/watch/6cfa2cc7-19fb-41a1-b10d-67e826436f53

Looking forward to the Dupree ladies karaoke

@Vee Every time I see your new Anita-febreze avatar, I smile

This scene was everything. This clip is low-definition but it doesn't matter. It's what she says and *how* she says it. Tamara Tunie *is* Anita. It feels so real to me. I keep watching this scene over and over and over on cbs.com/Pplus. Seriously, I keep crying, It feels to me during the scene that Anita is real person and not a character. That's the power of Tamara Tunie. I also think this is Tamara tuning into her own personal memories of performing. And I know there was a scriptwriter, but this scene feels like perhaps MVJ writing about her own past as a singer. Altogether so moving. I can't stop watching and crying! (the second video within this tweet)