Liberty City

Trust me, it would make me happy to see it, and many others I know, too.

I would be thrilled, and I know several others would be, but I have yet to see anything... however, if she were spotted, it should not be posted in this thread, as that would be a spoiler of potential casting.

I have faith Conner will do well as Chad. I really do. And his resemblence towards Billy Flynn helps with the transition, as well.

I feel like Conner Floyd will finally get his dues. Josh Griffith wasted him as Chance. I have seen Floyd's work outside of Chance and it is quite impressive. He can give DiMera family.

Once the headline of Valentini's exit happens (haha) that'll be a good warning sign.

I don't see her being rehired while Frank is EP. It's obvious he is not interested in bringing her on.

week of April 20, 2026 Monday, April 20, 2026 (Episode #273) Dani confronts Andre about his run-in with Bill. Chelsea turns down her mother's offer. Leslie and Vanessa bond. Smitty has a new lead to share with Jacob. Derek and Ashley have a heated exchange about Grayson. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Episode #274) Nicole seeks out Joey for a tense exchange. Martin confides in Vernon, worried his past will ruin his political future. Tomas gets new intel about Lynette. Hayley covers her tracks. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Episode #275) Someone gets stabbed. Martin updates a wary Nicole. Bill learns something disturbing, which puts Hayley in the hot seat. Tomas romances Kat. Shanice and Ted discuss their evolving relationship. Thursday, April 23, 2026 (Episode #276) Joey witnesses an argument, then makes Martin an offer. Vernon gets an important update from Madison. Anita gets a surprising visit from Vanessa. Ashley finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Ren's news causes Jacob and Smitty to panic. Friday, April 24, 2026 (Episode #277) Chelsea questions Bill about Hayley. Dani and Naomi comfort each other. Jan's presence stresses Ashley out. Nicole and Carlton reconcile as Kial swings by. Vanessa makes herself at home in Joey's condo.

week of April 20, 2026 Monday, April 20, 2026 (Episode #15941) Carly is startled. Ethan and Kristina catch up. Michael gets new intel. Sonny gets an unexpected visitor. Willow is determined. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Episode #15942) Britt is thrown for a loop. Curtis confronts Isaiah. Dante pays a visit to Cullum. Ric is sceptical. Sonny takes a risk. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Episode #15943) Britt fears for a loved one's safety. Gio has a surprise for Emma. Jordan confides in Curtis. Josslyn looks for answers. Lulu voices her concern. Thursday, April 23, 2026 (Episode #15944) Elizabeth visits with Drew. Gio and Emma go exploring. Ric seeks Alexis' opinion. Tracy reunites with Ethan. Willow uses her influence. Friday, April 24, 2026 (Episode #15945) Britt wants reassurance. Cassius is offended. Felicia gets disturbing news. Gio and Emma go backstage at Broadway's Aladdin. Valentin issues a warning.

Credits for Friday, April 17, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Ryan Quan; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

original release date: Friday April 17, 2026 | writers: Natalie Minardi Slater, Cheryl L. Davis | director: Steven Williford Thoughts: I hope that the reconciliation between Nicole and Vanessa is not temporary. They both need their friendship in their lives right now. Aw, how sweet of Vernon to sing and give Anita some golden balloons. You can sense his excitement for her. Jacob, when you are wincing at every moment, then it is hard to say you are fine to Naomi. Pamela is back in Fairmont Crest? That is exciting. Katherine... you showed some slight promise at your birthday celebration at Uptown... do not back track now. Please. Madison is really concerned about this lawsuit... and poor Chelsea is overwhelmed by it. Sweetheart, do not let this stress you out as much as it clearly is for some reason. Vernon really is the definition of husband goals. Anita is quite lucky to have him in her life. I like that Naomi is bringing things up to Jacob so that way it is a face-on confrontation. But his naïveté is showing. He is seeing it through rose-coloured glasses. Nicole being off-put by having something in common with Joey is hilarious to me. And Vanessa reminiscing about her past beginnings with Nicole is beautiful. Love seeing how they began... and how Vanessa needed a cigarette at that time. So much fun. Hindsight is 20/20, right Chelsea? Now you understand why Madison was so concerned about you involving her mother in this... should have just listened. It is so sweet of Vernon to reach out to Madison where the lawsuit is concerned. That is what a future in-law does right. Poor Vernon thinking he might have something neurologically wrong is so upsetting. Bill, you did not fall back into old habits. You meant what you said and that's the honest truth. But not Dani's eyes widening at the idea of Andre approaching Bill over it. She is messy in the best kind of way. I pray it is stress and lack of sleep that is causing Vernon's lapses. We have all been there. Myself included. Nice to see Nicole dole out some warning signs to Vanessa. Just hope that she takes them seriously and proceeds with caution. Not Bill assuming Pamela's position with the celebratory bubbles. How presumptuous of him, even though he knows he should be Mr Dani Dupree still. The poor torture Naomi has to endure because Jacob is balls-deep in this plasma ring undercover op is unfair to her. I know he is dedicated to his job... but at the same time, I wish he could be a bit more fair about how it is clearly affecting Naomi right now. Damn. So many brilliant artists were placed onto Anita's playlist. How excellent. Aw, I am so happy that Nicole and Vanessa have repaired their friendship. They do not need nor want a man, especially one like Joey Armstrong, to come between them. Not Dani ending her phone call with Pamela by acting as if Bill needed her was classic. We have all been there. Kaherine, enough with the name-calling. You need to grow up and be mature. Act your age, not your spoilt self-centred shoe size. Notes: WOO! We get to end this week with a script from Slater and Davis! Two outstanding writers who know how to bring a classic soap vibe to modern times. Perfect pairing. And outstanding direction from Williford. The changes to the Caffeine Fix have been nice to see. The set was fine before but you can tell the 2026 budget allowed for some improvements to it, which are seen. Love that they are putting some focus on updating [some] sets. Amazing new flashbacks. And cigarettes? Love that. And Jeresa Featherstone continues to do amazing by introducing fashions that were 'in' around the suggested time of the flashback. It feels true, genuine, and appropriate.

They film six to eight weeks, tape-to-air.

Writers: Natalie Minardi Slater Cheryl L. Davis Director: Steven Williford

week of April 20, 2026 Monday, April 20, 2026 (Episode #13359) Billy and Sally process their new normal. Lily asks Devon and Nate to see Holden in a new light. Stephanie connects with an old friend. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Episode #13360) Abby and Devon struggle to get on the same page. Danny helps Christine with a tough decision. Michael shares a secret with Lauren. Victor gives his enemies a warning shot. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Episode #13361) Diane finds Jack and Nikki in a compromising position. Victor makes good on a promise. Victoria digs for dirt on Phyllis. Thursday, April 23, 2026 (Episode #13362) Cane makes a bold move to help Lily. Holden leans on Claire. Nick travels down a dangerous path. Friday, April 24, 2026 (Episode #13353) Adam pushes Riza to come clean. Sharon and Noah are ambushed in Vegas. Victor makes Phyllis a deal she can’t refuse.

week of April 20, 2026 Monday, April 20, 2026 (Episode #15360) Chanel and Lani catch up. Rafe and Cat revisit the DiMera medical mystery. Stephanie leans on Jeremy. Theo opens up to Gabi. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Episode #15361) Cat and Chad have an awkward reunion. EJ kicks Gwen out of the DiMera mansion. Leo stalks Javi's new boyfriend online. Philip and Gabi share a little romance. Theo remains hopeful Lexie will return to him. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Episode #15362) Johnny acts when it comes to Chanel's health. Kate lies to Roman. Kristen reconnects with Lani. Marlena presses Xander. Tate and Sophia clash. Thursday, April 23, 2026 (Episode #15363) Chad questions Gwen. EJ is blindsided. Jeremy opens up to Julie. Leo tries to make plans with Javi. Steve walks Stephanie through gun safety. Friday, April 24, 2026 (Episode #15364) Alex and Stephanie grow closer. Brady is enraged on Marlena's behalf. Kristen slaps EJ. Sarah chastises Xander. Sophia waits for further instructions.

And yet it's better than 98% of the bull that networks keep trying to pedal. SVU has never lacked quality control.

She has posted some things, commented on some things, and when Twitter/X posts were visible and she was there, it was all visible. If they're filming four to five months ahead, her debut should fall somewhere around the July/August timeframe.

Saying Cosgrove has never looked worse is hilarious. God forbid someone did not look like an adonis. Laughable. Beyond laughable, but expected, honestly.

Ezra and Laura have been in the writing for some time based on my observations. With everything Laura has gone through, etc., and this hateful tension between them, I do sense it becoming a "haters turned lovers" situation. I like Laura with Kevin, but it's been beyond clear TPTB have had little interest in using Kevin/Jon Lindstrom for some time, and he went to where he was going to be used.

You should be able to update it by clicking the three dots at the top of your original post, correct? As for that... yeah, it's unfortunate.

It's official: she has joined Beyond the Gates.