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I mean, it's not that serious. Is it annoying? Yes. But damn. At the same time, I do think ABC could have aired it once the special reports ended around 3pm ET in the areas where GH was still to air, and then possibly release the episode to Hulu early. But they always have to be difficult about these things.

Haha yes; although, I will say, I miss her lighter brunette 'do. It worked so well for her.

I heard the name "Violet" and saw Finn, and I immediately said, "Not watching".

Canada did air what was meant to air today.

Trust me. It's not going to happen.

Don't be; it's not going to happen.

Beyond the Gates: Per today's end credits (via Paramount+), the following changes have occurred: Anthony Lucente is listed as both a breakdown and scriptwriter. His previous credits include All My Children (script consultant; 2013), and is also a Continuity Researcher (joined in June 2025) Skyy Sandifer is now a scriptwriter; she joined as a script editor (first credit as credit editor was June 27, 2025; Michele Val Jean confirmed this in her recent Soapy interview) Ron Carlivati has been removed from the list of breakdown writers; his final script aired on January 14, 2026. Lynn Martin has been removed as scriptwriter; her final script aired on January 14, 2026.

I know, right?! It's so damn catchy.

We can only hope.

original release date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | writers: Christopher Dunn, Cheryl L. Davis | director: Steven Williford Thoughts: Hayley is laying it on thick about the continued tea with her 'secret recipe'. Like, be less obvious about it, sweetheart. Well, look who is at the hospital. Kial! Hi Kial! Nice to see you again. I find it interesting. Donnell wants to be home (while not as struggling with Douglas' death) and Vanessa does not want it, but Deanna refuses to come home (while struggling with Douglas' death) and Vanessa wants her home. Naomi, to hide the truth about your diagnosis, you should have a stronger poker face than being absent-minded, especially when your husband is telling a story. Hayley attempting to scurry out of the country club's dining room to follow her meal ticket (a.k.a. Bill) is hilarious. Uh-oh. Not Carlton and Kial coming face-to-face. Shanice is right... things are about to get awkward as frick. Nicole, you have two men vying for your attention, and they are two very attractive men. You are one lucky lady. And not Vanessa attempting to use it as a business opportunity for her escort service. Inner Street Free Clinic? I do like it. But Dana is not happy with it one iota. But she should have known Joey would play his hand against hers... Hell, even Marcel tried warning her. Oh my... does Joey have the footage from the night of Laura's accident? That is what I am thinking he has. Regular to hard gel? Oh, Vanessa. Look at you. The tension between Bill and Dani could be penetrated by the dullest of butter knives. Oo-wee. Hayley, you snot-nosed, con artist child bride, watch her damn facial expressions. For a con artist, you suck at holding your cover. Not going to lie, I do love that Dana can read Hayley in the way that she does. And them teaming up could be... interesting. Malik? Party favours? Oops. Here we go. Does not look like Madison is happy about this, but Malik should also be a bit more discreet about handing them over, especially in a public setting, like Uptown. Sir, if your wife is hiring male companions via a dating service, then that should be a reflection upon you and your wife and not the person running the service. And here is where the maturity levels between Chelsea and Madison come into play. Madison sees the danger and Chelsea does not. Notes: Dunn and Davis work exceptionally well together as breakdown and scriptwriter, respectively. How cool is it to see Hawthorne's bedroom set re-dressed to create a living space for them? And it is decorated so well. Go to see the new year budget is coming into play at long last! It makes me happy to see that the titbit concerning "Cheryl" during the original casting breakdowns is finally coming to light. That is exciting to know that it has not been abandoned.

Writers: Christopher DUnn Cheryl L. Davis Director: Steven Williford

We will have to wait and see if the other time zones air the episode. I hope they do, for multiple reasons. But this orange terrorist is doing everything to provide nothing. NOTHING.

If you sound mumbling and slurring word salad talking, then yes, this terrorist is still talking.

Credits for Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten Writers: Nigel Campbell; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Jillian Dedote

Today's episode may be pre-empted in full due to the orange terrorist being on via a CBS News Special Report.

Seeing these [supposedly] grown-ass "children" (i.e., Deke/Hope/Steffy) whine about who their parents may be romantically interested in gives me major ick vibes. And the extra layer of "We're not related by blood" is overkill at this point. Bradley Bell loves his incest storylines (and rape storylines, too). Same old recycled bullshït on this soap. The only thing remotely interesting in this drivel pïss is the Forrester vs. Logan storyline, and even that has its major issues.

Gah. More flashbacks from the 1990s. I love it. Back when everything was richer and had more depth.

Direction-wise, the 'reading' of Matt Clark was done exceptionally well. And some impressive performances by Lucas Adams, Tamara Braun, Roger Howarth, and Joshua Morrow. Adams is a solid Noah recast and I hope he does not fall by the wayside by this time next year. Noah should be on the canvas.

We can only hope the demos/ratings plummet. That's the only way a writing change will happen. Thankfully, having Sally McDonald as co-executive producer is a positive, but that's about it.

That's what the "writer" does best. Destroys characters, one joke at a damn time. Praying he is never hired again.

Karla said they ordered less to help the cast and crew⏤many of whom are new to the pacing of daytime⏤adjust to the rigours that the medium has. If we get the pickup for 2027, then we will get 250 episodes. A smart move in my eyes; and knowing where they preempted in 2025, I would assume we have a better idea of where we [might] get those preemptions again. But yes, CBS needs to communicate this with their Canadian counterparts so they know not to put the episode out.

I think, character-wise, they are/were the right choices, but they don't bring enough "oomph" in their stories to really pull you in. As for David Kreizman and Dan O'Connor, both would be interesting head writers. I always preferred O'Connor at General Hospital over Chris Van Etten. But, at this point, with Ken Corday and his nepos there, any hope for this soap is folly. Kreizman has his good and his bad (as any head writer does); I definitely enjoyed his tenure as co-head writer at As the World Turns the most out of the soaps he held the position at. And honestly, his time at All My Children was not bad, either.

Al Calderon was adorable today. I only hope his replacement is as charismatic.

It's already been explained and yet, people actively choose not to listen to the 'why'. 🙄

I did; when we swapped from Guza to Thompson, it shifted a bit more than it had prior.