Liberty City

Him, Drew & Valentin are next necessities on the chopping black.

Credits for Monday, December 30, 2024: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Emily Culliton, Stacey Pulwer Director: Jillian Dedote

Mhmm, and 98% of them are gorgeous! Saw them first-thing this morning! Hopefully we get more opening updates in January!

I've loved her since she debuted and I watched her in 2023, ahead of its return.... she is a powerhouse!!! Love me some Terese.

Matt Wilson is someone I'd nominate for his work as Aaron surrounding the death of David. And I'd love to see Rebekah Elmaloglou be nominated, as well, as both have done outstanding work. Elmaloglou's work in the scene(s) above are some Emmy worthy material you'd see from American actresses. And I can only imagine how much better the scenes would've been had the production not looked so green. But yes, I'm hoping they're more prepared for the 2025 Daytime Emmys, because they are more than worthy of being included, once again, for some outstanding work this past year.

I could potentially see it... but I also don't. I didn't see anything in his time as Vic to reflect Jax.

I don't see them recasting until after this lawsuit bull is done and over with, as recasting would prove his claim they wanted to recast him around the time of his firing. Not to mention, the character is genuinely not needed on-canvas.

THE BLUE TWIST! HOLY COW!

Everything I've seen reflects what Errol posted in November. Seems like it's a slow news end of 2024, so rags are picking up anything to get some clicks. Or the Aussie and his "team" have paid-out to have his story brought back up, in the hopes of gaining momentum.

I think it is; Radar Online is just delayed in reporting. Plus, they're an absolute rag of a publication.

I remember the scenes Ava & Sam shared when Ava's face had the burns. I found them to be so beautiful, and really do wish more had been explored there.

The one thing I felt like past regimes failed to realize was how right Diane & Jack do fit together; I had a glimmer of hope for it when Maura West was in the role, but Maria Arena felt the need to immediately land Diane back into the Newman web with a short-lived (hot) affair with Nicholas, and then re-marrying Victor for 2.5 seconds.

Honestly, whatever the reason, I adore seeing Van Hansis & Maura West working together. The brief scenes they shared on World Turns as Luke & Carly, respectively, were always beautiful. And there is a natural built-in chemistry between them that comes off so effectively well.

Do I rule out Michael returning? No. Do I rule out Chad Duell returning? Somewhat. Would I welcome him back? Yes. But, like you: this does not feel like a temporary exit, a-la Storms' exits of the past. And, honestly, I think resting Michael is a good thing right now. Let the character rest for the majority of 2025, and possibly return by Christmastime.

Same. That's my thought-process, and it's a shame because there is [some] meat in his story now... likely, brought on by his impending exit.

Especially one that described Michele Val Jean as "another Black female bootlick". So disgusting.

Oh see, I like those type of episodes. And the sike-out was so well done, as I hadn't called it. But yes, Lee needs to return in 2025! It's time.

I agree with this; Jequan Jackson is more suited for the role of Kai, and I feel like he visually works better with Tabyana Ali's Trina. Shame Frank Valentini made the decision he made (I can only assume it was Valentini who made the final decision).