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Precious Way I just... never bought. She annoyed me, and I never felt she could act. Horrible hire from my perspective. Had I been a casting director/hiring producer, she never would have been in-consideration. Maybe she's improved outside of the role, but... yeah, I never bought her as Chanel, and could not have seen her trying to sell the subpar material the character has had since her exit. Considering I hated Gabi during Camila Banus' tenure, I was sold on that pairing, because it was two characters I could ignore with one stone when they were in scenes together. Eli/Lani is just boring, and now they're slapped with twins? Ugh. Couldn't have happened to a worse pairing.

See, a lot of what you don't like, I do like. Insane how things can be viewed so differently from one person to the next. That fascinates me. In scenes I've seen, Tilly Keeper isn't too bad as Louise, but I could see the need for a recast of the role. What about Lauren McQueen (ex-Lila, Hollyoaks) as a potential recast, if we got the role back? And yes, Sam Mitchell (as played by Kim Medcalf) is needed back, too. The three you mentioned are probably the three of them I'd cut, without hesitation, along with one or two others. Suki & Ravi are the only two I'd likely keep out of the Panesars family unit. I'd honestly love to see the Masood clan return in the form of Syed (with Christian) and daughter, Yasmin. Maybe even a second child they've had in their off-time from the Square? Hated Bobby, so I'm glad that murderer is GONE! It was overdue. I like Peter (and Thomas Law), but I'm not into his pairing and storyline at this very moment. So much more could be done with him that they are not playing. Hoping it changes in 2025 after the anniversary, but we'll wait and see.... Michelle Collins is a GOAT! She rocks everything and has from the moment she returned as "Rose". An icon. Praying she survives Christmas 2024, and exists in the upcoming production regime change. YES! I'd have axed them years ago before some other exits we've had. They've got to GO! They can start with the Party City wig she's been wearing since before she went to jail. It's painful how obvious it is. Invest in a good quality lace front or two. Elaine annoyed me when Harriet Thorpe took the role over, but I've grown to adore this camp woman. She reminds me a tad of Leann Hunley's Anna DiMera on Days of Our Lives. My complaint is how complicit Elaine has been, re: Linda's drinking. Know who would've stopped it full-stop on day one? SHIRLEY CARTER! Shirley wouldn't have put up with it for this long... bring back my girl Shirl and get this family/the Vic into damn shape. As for Anna/Gina, both girls are "bleh" to me. The roles are thankless, but I think both actors are doing what they can with the sub-par, ill-developed characters they've been dealt. I just wish more of the history between Cindy/George and their time together had been explored, via flashbacks etc. Those are the beats I am missing. Johnny, to me, was re-introduced to vill the void of Max Bowden's exit as Ben Mitchell. I'd love some romance for him, because Charlie Suff is absolutely adorable. Again, returning Christian Clarke/Syed Masood could be an exciting shakeup. Possibly even Danny Pennant? Considering Danny relocated to Marbella, maybe he could inter-weave into the Cindy/George saga, especially since he was once considered a suspect in Lucy Beale's death? The juice of it all! List of returns / cuts I'd make in 2025: Full time returns: Ben Mitchell (Christmas 2025 return) Christian Clarke Danny Pennant Sam Mitchell Shirley Carter Syed Masood Yasmin Masood Guest returns: Beth Williams Cindy Williams Danny Mitchell Nick Holland Owen Turner Steven Beale I'd axe the following without much hesitation: Bernadette Taylor Mo Harris Reiss Colwell I'd strongly consider axing: Bianca Jackson Billy Mitchell Callum Highway Denzel Danes Honey Mitchell Howie Danes Sonia Fowler I wouldn't axe but wouldn't mind if any of the following went: Anna Knight Felix Baker Freddie Slater Gina Knight Kim Fox Lily Slater

She grated my nerves; Raven Bowens was a complete upgrade (to a character that I feel like we never needed). I've hated Eli from day one, so when they got together, I kind of just... got angry, and I tune them out JJ/Lani were a superior pairing, and might be my favourite JJ pairing of all-time.

Oh, see, I am fully hooked back into it. So good. so, so good.

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Pretty sure I'm taking a break after finishing the seventh season today.

Nicola might be my favourite new character in a long-ass time. And I find the actor to be riveting. You might be the first I've seen not like the actor/character at all.

The moment Sharon Osbourne left is kind of the moment I began tuning out of watching clips/episodes (if I was channel surfing), because it felt like an ever-revolving door of people, and their pretty stable lineup was something I always appreciated (in comparison to the looseness of The View).

So much potential with Shawn-Douglas never tapped into; I vaguely remember Jada's annoying-ass sister. Almost as annoying as the first Chanel. And the fact Lani had better pairings than Eli really pisses me off, too.

Days of Our Lives week ending December 20 (x) Monday, December 16, 2024 – Episode #15010 Brady declines Belle's request. Justin asks Maggie to testify. Shawn shares information about his personal life with Roman. Kate explains to Philip what has her so afraid. Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – Episode #15011 Stephanie hides her true feelings. Belle presses Sarah to tell the truth. Xander and Philip finally learn who has the rightful claim to Titan. Johnny apologizes to Alex. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Episode #15012 Gabi realizes she’s being insensitive with JJ. Felicity learns the truth about Cat. Chad shares some bad news with Jack and Jennifer. Thursday, December 19, 2024 – Episode #15013 Julie chides JJ for spending time with Gabi. Javi intuits that Gabi has feelings for JJ. Tate receives life-changing news. Friday, December 20, 2024 – Episode #15014 Ava and Brady's date doesn’t go as planned. Jennifer questions Julie about Doug III's past. Tate vows to help Sophia. Maggie advises Holly to take things slow with Tate.

Absolutely!! I agree.

"Oh, so this isn't Grey's Anatomy?"

Cathy vs. Joshua is not something I saw coming at all... at least in the way it's currently being portrayed. Wow.

I wouldn't say they rushed it.

No, it's been there before. Just don't ask when.

Mckenna Grace (ex-Faith, Y&R) has been cast in Scream 7, scheduled for release February 27, 2026.

AND the male lead from Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach" music video?! Wowza.

Credits for Thursday, December 12, 2024: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Nigel Campbell, Stacey Pulwer, Anne Schoettle Director: Robert Markham