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April 2024 interview with Michael Dietz reminiscing about meeting his wife Paige Rowland https://www.swooon.com/1189911/days-of-our-lives-michael-dietz-meeting-wife-paige-rowland/

May 2025 preview from soaps.com (soaps.sheknows). https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/daytime-soaps-may-sweeps-preview-2025/days-of-our-lives-set-gallery-shoot-2017-20/ The article has tons of speculation predictions, and also commentary on the actual spoilers, but omitting all of that in this post here. Below are *only* the actual spoiler previews in the article. [Some of this is already in the dailies. Just posting it all anyhow.] In the wake of the revelation that Ted cheated on Nicole, she and her whole family wonder what they can trust — and who. When Bill's role in Ted's deception comes to light, Bill will have to do some serious damage control. Kat gets a glimpse of an intimate moment that may well change her life forever — and not for the better! Eva is left to do damage control. -----------------

May 2025 preview from soaps.com (soaps.sheknows). https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/daytime-soaps-may-sweeps-preview-2025/days-of-our-lives-set-gallery-shoot-2017-20/ The article has tons of speculation predictions, and also commentary on the actual spoilers, but omitting all of that in this post here. Below are *only* the actual spoiler previews in the article. [Some of this is already in the dailies. Some has already aired. Just posting it all anyhow.] After Lily makes an eyebrow-raising business deal, Devon is put in an uncomfortable position. After Diane makes a confession, Jack demands an apology from Billy. Chelsea is going to discover that working with Adam isn't as much fun as she hoped it would be. Nikki gives Claire a reality check. Allison Lanier exits the role of Summer. What happened with Mariah while she was out of town? The way Mariah has been behaving has started to worry Tessa. Victor hits Kyle where it hurts. ___________________

EDIT: Deleting the dailies for week of May 5-9, due to embargo rules. Apologies that I didn't know that rule until just now. Will repost on Sunday when it's allowed.

May 2025 preview from soaps.com (soaps.sheknows) https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/daytime-soaps-may-sweeps-preview-2025/days-of-our-lives-set-gallery-shoot-2017-20/ The article has tons of speculation predictions, and also commentary on the actual spoilers, but omitting all of that in this post here. Below are *only* the actual spoiler previews in the article. [Much of this is reworded from the dailies, but posting it all anyhow.] Steffy is ready to break it to Hope that Liam is dying. Daphne again encourages Carter to move on from Hope and start fresh with her. Nick (Jack Wagner) returns in June Liam encourages Hope not to end her relationship with Carter. Luna plays Finn like a fiddle, as she reminds him of what a good guy he is — much too good to turn his back on his daughter. Brooke is thrown when Deacon suggests what Hope does next. ------------------

May 2025 couples preview, per Stephanie Sloane https://www.swooon.com/1190310/soap-couples-preview-may-2025-general-hospital-bold-and-beautiful-yr-days-beyond-the-gates/ Xander and Sarah share a romantic moment, until she passes out. Hope reminisces with comatose and fading Bo on their 40th wedding anniversary. Julie prays to Doug in heaven to help Bo. _______________ _______________

May 2025 preview from soaps.com (soaps.sheknows). https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/daytime-soaps-may-sweeps-preview-2025/days-of-our-lives-set-gallery-shoot-2017-20/ The article has tons of speculation predictions, and also commentary on the actual spoilers, but omitting all of that in this post here. Below are *only* the actual spoiler previews in the article. [Some of this is already in the dailies. Just posting it all anyhow.] In hopes of explaining away his night of apparent debauchery, Drew investigates himself — and will very quickly obtain some key intel. Sasha and Willow are bound for "a tense exchange". Soon after Nina fills in Carly on the outcome of "Operation: Wreck Drew", Mac discovers that a crime has been committed. While Nina and Portia cover their tracks, Brad makes a life-changing decision. Lulu receives advice from Carly. Dante hits the roof. Lois pleads with Dante. Dante bends the ear of Sonny. --------------

https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/780051/spring-preview-who-shot-ej-trial/ From soaps.com (soaps.sheknows), May 2, 2025 That website says that this info is from their same interview with Cwikly&Ford that they had published on April 21. That website is releasing additional details here in this May 2nd article. Original April 21 interview is on 2nd post of CwiklyFord thread (Link) The focus of this new article: the plan for May 2025 and into the summer. Omitting the website commentary; posting here only the actual spoilers: Soaps.com asked the writers what character might have a surprising trajectory this spring. Reply from Cwikly and Ford: “It’s impossible to pick just one,” “EJ, Xander, Philip, Leo, Sophia, Stephanie…” As for EJ, “The ripple effects” of his shooting: “This story presented us with the perfect set-up when we took over. Half of Salem was established to have the means, motive, and opportunity. Suspects are eliminated, suspects are added, an arrest is made, all leading to a summer trial that involves and affects many characters.” the “lovers Belle and EJ facing off in court.” “The escalation of Xander and Philip’s war over Titan, which jeopardizes both the company and the family” “The courtship of Alex and Stephanie that includes him encouraging her to explore a new chapter of her professional life.” “The teens head toward graduation as Sophia heads toward her due date, delivering complications for Holly and Tate.” _______________ _______________ Another May 2025 preview from soaps.com (soaps.sheknows). https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/daytime-soaps-may-sweeps-preview-2025/days-of-our-lives-set-gallery-shoot-2017-20/ The article has tons of speculation predictions, and also commentary on the actual spoilers, but omitting all of that in this post here. Below are *only* the actual spoiler previews in the article. Chanel admits to Johnny that she thinks he might have shot his father. Tate is going to celebrate Sophia's birthday with her. EJ tells Belle that he's trying to buy Salem University Hospital. Gabi's daughter Arianna returns to Salem, SORASed. Philip ends up in the hospital after a brutal beating. The beginning of the end of the John Black story. Hope makes a surprise appearance on her and Bo's 40th anniversary. _______________ _______________

https://x.com/soapsdotcom/status/1918252878512247265 https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/780051/spring-preview-who-shot-ej-trial/ From soaps.com (soaps.sheknows), May 2, 2025 That website says that this info is from their same interview with Cwikly&Ford that they had published on April 21. That website is releasing additional details here in this May 2nd article. (See the second post of this thread for original April 21 interview) The focus of this new article: the plan for May 2025 and into the summer. Omitting the website commentary; posting here only the actual spoilers: Soaps.com asked the writers what character might have a surprising trajectory this spring. reply from Cwikly and Ford: “It’s impossible to pick just one,” “EJ, Xander, Philip, Leo, Sophia, Stephanie…” As for EJ, “The ripple effects” of his shooting: “This story presented us with the perfect set-up when we took over. Half of Salem was established to have the means, motive, and opportunity. Suspects are eliminated, suspects are added, an arrest is made, all leading to a summer trial that involves and affects many characters.” the “lovers Belle and EJ facing off in court.” “The escalation of Xander and Philip’s war over Titan, which jeopardizes both the company and the family” “The courtship of Alex and Stephanie that includes him encouraging her to explore a new chapter of her professional life.” “The teens head toward graduation as Sophia heads toward her due date, delivering complications for Holly and Tate.” _______________

May 2025 couples preview, per Stephanie Sloane https://www.swooon.com/1190310/soap-couples-preview-may-2025-general-hospital-bold-and-beautiful-yr-days-beyond-the-gates/ Jack Brennan conveys to Carly how much she means to him. Cody and Molly are mistaken for a couple. Willow declares her love for Drew. Jordan and Isaiah share a bittersweet moment. Ric and Elizabeth enjoy a meal together.

^ thanks for the May 21st preview. month of May couples preview from the same Stephanie Sloane article https://www.swooon.com/1190310/soap-couples-preview-may-2025-general-hospital-bold-and-beautiful-yr-days-beyond-the-gates/ Claire and Kyle come up with a plan to win Victor's approval of their relationship. Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan) returns to town. Will old feelings resurface between Amanda and Devon? Mariah and Tessa's marriage is tested when a secret of Mariah's challenges their relationship. ------------

May 2025 couples preview, per Stephanie Sloane https://www.swooon.com/1190310/soap-couples-preview-may-2025-general-hospital-bold-and-beautiful-yr-days-beyond-the-gates/ Carter fights for the one he loves. Will wants to take his relationship with Electra to the next level. Liam's illness brings Steffy and Hope together.

May 2025 couples preview, per Stephanie Sloane https://www.swooon.com/1190310/soap-couples-preview-may-2025-general-hospital-bold-and-beautiful-yr-days-beyond-the-gates/ Kat witnesses an intimate moment that could change her life. Dani reignites a forbidden flame and finally defines the line between sex and something more. Kat lets her guard down with Tomas. Hayley raises the stakes in her marriage to Bill. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) learns about a secret love affair.

WOW.

yes I thought of the Renee party... But this is different because I'm talking specifically about the revealer convincing someone else to throw the party. And the someone else complies, having no idea what the revealer plans. I'm wondering if Michele Val Jean did a first with BTG in 2025. But the BTG thread is already so busy -- that I thought it important to *NOT* clog it up with discussing this, so I brought the question here instead. That way, if other reveals come up in conversation, it's not a problem on this "general retro soap" thread.

To be clear, I know there have been a gazillion reveals at events on soaps. But these are usually events that would happen anyhow, like a city commemoration or a long-planned wedding. My *specific* question: Has a character ever orchestrated an event to occur, for a seemingly benevolent reason, but actually for the sole purpose of spilling a reveal at the party, to the surprise of the event planners/hosts. Specifically: an event that the event hosts wouldn't have thought of making happen, and the hosts planned this event -- only due to the seemingly-innocent urging of the outside instigator who is secretly planning the reveal. This is NOT about an event that would have happened anyways. My reason for asking: April/May 2025, on BeyondTheGates, a couple was NOT planning a wedding anniversary party. But there was a plot by an instigator to convince the couple to have the party, and the motivation for this was so that the instigator could do a big reveal. The party wouldn't have happened if the instigator hadn't suggested it. I'm wondering if this has ever happened before on a soap, that a big event came into existence due to the plotting of the revealers.

That photo is Andre is being respectfully kind to his cousin Eva, after the reveal.

"A Look Ahead" preview video for week of May 5-9

"Next on BTG" preview video for week of May 5-8

The show must have edited/rearranged scenes, or else the spoilers were wrong. This is what was spoiled for what aired this week: Monday, April 28 – Episode #044 Naomi struggles to gain the trust of her new client. Ashley and Derek adjust to their new living arrangement. Leslie launches her latest scheme against the Duprees. Tues., April 29 and Wed. April 30 BTG preempted due to CBS live coverage of UEFA Champions League soccer. Thursday, May 1 – Episode #045 The Duprees kick off Ted and Nicole's anniversary party. Eva tries one last time to keep her mother in check. Kat inches closer to unearthing the conspiracy that threatens to shatter the family's big night. Friday, May 2 – Episode #046 Ted and Nicole's anniversary party is a night the family won't soon forget. Ashley and Derek juggle the messy realities of moving in together. Bill braces for his part in Ted's deception to come to light. ---------- The changes: Monday April 28 Naomi and her client were not in the episode. Instead, Chelsea met with Allison from her threesome, for a twosome date. Friday May 2 Thankfully no Ashley and Derek.

same!

I am so appreciative of the camaraderie of watching BTG in real time with other posters here

Leslie have a fantasy about Nicole