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I think this is pretty stunning news. It's one thing to be hired as someone to help get a new soap off the ground, but Guza was also co-head writer and an executive producer. I have a hard time believing his intention was to stay less than a year.

-- I didn't want to be the first person to mention it, because I've complained so much about Chandler Massey's smirking and grinning in the past. He just cannot get through a scene without breaking -- that grin broke through every time he ran into another character today. He looks young -- and good -- but I am not a fan of this acting. He's not trying. -- I agree with others here about this goodbye. The bandaged John is a throwback and a full circle moment, but it's gone on too many days already. I especially hate the "He's getting better" stuff. That doesn't work since we all know how this ends. -- I'm glad to see the return of all these characters and I love the flashbacks, but I think DAYS could have done all that without the bandaged exit.

LOL That's true, but also GAG ME.

In the previews, Gio is shown talking to Sonny. Are we really going to have Gio decide the first person he needs to see and sort through this mess is Sonny???

Really frustrating show today: -- I agree with others that Leslie has made far too many visits to Ted's hotel room. Why would he entertain a thing she said? -- More plot convenience: Kat walking in Ted's hotel room without knocking just so she can catch them having some contact. -- I don't mind Jacob and Kat confronting Mona, but they'd better get to Shanice in a New York minute. -- In no universe was Dani the victor in those scenes with Hayley and Bill. She made a complete fool of herself -- again. She had a couple good lines, but they were lost because she's already lost the plot. Breaking into someone's house will not garner sympathy for her. -- Even if Hayley isn't pregnant, Dani will never be the winner in those scenes. Why not let the months ahead take care of that? -- Dani pulled her "I'm a Dupree" at Uptown, and it was as obnoxious as it sounds. -- I never thought that back room was the full casino. Regardless, it's always looked cheap and ugly. -- Vanessa is for the streets. I'm sorry, the woman is trash. -- Do I want to see Joey and Vanessa having sex on a poker table in a back room at a casino? I do not. -- Actually, I don't want to see Joey and Vanessa having sex anywhere.

I didn't hand wave all the inaccuracies in the story, and I wasn't dismissive. I just disagreed and explained why. I clearly stated that I understood why some people have problems with the story and that I get it. I did say I was surprised about all the negativity regarding the story, but that's not dismissing those concerns or hand waving them away. I offered another viewpoint, that's all.

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All true. If someone wants to criticize the Gio storyline/retcon, fine. However, the criticism can't just be "They won't follow through with any story because they rarely do." I think those are two different discussions.

My thoughts exactly. It's the DD celebration and photos of KKL. That's it.

I know it's early to proclaim a recast is a success, but 3 appearances by Rory Gibson and I've already forgotten about Chad Duell.

I'm with you on this. I see the retcons and inconsistencies. This story has been strong enough to allow me to get past those. A lot of people here seem angry about/disgusted with the retcons, and I can't tell others how to feel. I admit I am surprised at the amount of negativity here, because I think the show has been firing on all cylinders But doesn't this happen to most soap characters -- a return to the back burner? In what universe is Lois a character who's always front burner? There's no story left for Gio after this initial shock wears off? Then what's your alternative where Gio has a story and then there's a lot of story left to tell? As far as GM being a Cam replacement, I'm glad they didn't go that way. There is no evidence Cam was going to be front-and-center. None.

I don't think that's clever, though. Maybe the writers should forget about throwing shade and write dialogue and story for Ashley and Derek that isn't boring and doesn't paint them as boring. I agree -- both of those still need a ton of work. I still say the fades to commercials look like someone walked past the camera and hit the OFF button. Yep, this was regression in every way. Dani was all hopped up with Chelsea like she'd taken some party drug, and then it got worse when she literally broke into Bill and Hayley's house. -- The fakeout scene was good, but I don't want them to go to that well too often. They're already in danger of doing that. -- I'm good with Brandon Claybon's acting style. It's different, but in a good way. -- It was an interesting turn to have Tyrell question Jessica's intentions. -- I didn't see anything special about the plated food on today's show. At Orphey Gene's, it looked like everyone had a plate of french fries.

Olivia did have a good reason for what she did. Still, I'd think she would be slower to pass such harsh judgment on Lois since she knows what she herself lived through. I'm hoping we get a softer Olivia when she reflects on everything. I'm going to disagree with this. I don't think the character has been ruined and trashed, and I don't think it's impossible to come back from this. Yes, a great case can be made that this is out-of-character for Lois, but I can also make a case for people doing out-of-character things when life deals us crazy and impossible moments. Because of the story we're getting from this, I think it was worth putting Lois into this situation.

Today's show was completely meh to me. -- I'm frustrated with the Articulettes story. I know it's early, but we've had countless conversations between Anita and Tracy, and we've learned nothing specific about what happened. Yes, Sharon is "the angry one," but why would Anita agree to go on tour and talk to Sharon without even discussing those past problems with Anita? It makes no sense. -- We're supposed to feel bad for Chelsea and her unrequited love, but I still think it's a problem that no one's mentioning that she wanted to break up a marriage. She spoke today about the "3-way relationship," but we never saw her invested in the guy in any way, shape, or form. She wanted the woman. She needs to get with someone who isn't damn married or in a relationship. -- Another Hayley pregnancy? Already? I'm not crazy about the timing on this. Honestly, I wanted fireworks with the Hayley character and not watching her walk around with a big belly and then a stroller. -- Tomas is still painfully awkward, although I do like looking at him and I love his voice. I also think it's strange that he and Kat are having conversations that every other couple would have on their first or second meeting. Haven't these two been seeing each other for a couple months? It's as if they know nothing about each other. -- I still dislike almost every fade to commercial, and it takes away from the scene we just saw. It's like putting a comma at the end of a sentence instead of a period -- these fades do not make a statement. It's clearly intentional, but I will never get on board with whatever it is they're doing.

What an hour of soap opera television. -- It doesn't get much better than this. Every actor delivered in every storyline. There's so much blame to be placed on so many characters for their mistakes, yet it's impossible not to sympathize with them. -- When Tracy looked at Gio after hearing the news about Dante and Brook Lynn, iT was just another example of the excellence of Jane Eliott. All it took was one look to make an already good Giovanni Mazza even better. -- My heart broke for Gio, but you have to feel heartbreak for Brook Lynn and Dante, too, unless you have ice in your veins. -- Cody's understanding and sympathy for everyone was real and sincere. Lulu was into her "Well, maybe in the long run this will all be better," but Cody understood that part of Lulu's reaction was a defense. She made mistakes, but she never wanted to hurt anyone. -- Neither did Lois, who's going to get it from all sides and take the brunt of the blame. I don't think she'll get any relief from Ned. Rena Sofer has been great at expressing her pain. -- Rory Gibson is off to a good start as Michael, and is expressing more emotion than he did in his entire run at Y&R. -- I didn't mind the Trina and Kai "first time" scenes. Those scenes were well-acted and nicely directed, and some goodness was needed in a show with so much heaviness. GH is on a really good run, and every day has been must-see TV.

How about all of that talk on today's show about the Cola Wars on the 1980s and McDonalds vs Burger King? Jesus, these writers are horrifically stuck in the past. There's nothing about ANY company on Y&R that sounds like it could compete in today's business world.

It really is a stunning turnaround. I didn't think this kind of improvement was possible in this short time. It's one of the most shocking turns I've seen on the soaps in I don't know how long.

Give it another day or two. I did, too. The friendship seemed genuine with Tognoni. It doesn't with Stafford. -- Today was another day of wash, rinse, repeat. Just more business talk without a sighting of a product or a company goal. Beyond boring. Josh Griffith thinks that discussing "perfume wars" without showing the perfume or the wars is good soap, and it's not.

Do the people who say these things have eyes and ears? 😂 MY gaydar pings off the charts every time BC is on screen. 🤣😂🤣 And I'm Archduke Ferdinand's assistant. I'm keeping my eye out on the way BTG handles Martin/Smitty when it comes to intimacy and sex. I love the show, but I'm calling it out if we get the old okey-doke with them. They aren't, but I'm worried about seeing a difference between the way a straight couple is shown and a gay couple. We all know what the soaps have avoided over the decades. There is absolutely zero evidence that Brandon Claybon refused to do kissing scenes iwth Mike Manning. None. Yep, and most of us knew he is gay before looking at his IG.

-- Leslie's "Miss Bitch to you" comment was priceless, but let's not forget the good moment when Ted called her a bitch. -- I like nuTed as a counterpoint to Leslie. I don't need someone who comes off as a killer every time they meet. Nicole would not have married -- or lasted -- with that kind of guy. -- And honestly, I never thought former Ted was close to wanting to Kill Leslie, either. -- Vanessa has become obnoxious to me. Her lecture and attack on Ted was ludicrously hypocritical. The biggest slut in town weighing in on cheating in a marriage? Spare me. -- Joey and Vanessa are going to have sex on the table in his casino backroom? So romantic, Vanessa. Just what you want in another guy. Spare me. -- Good Anita/Tracy scenes, but we need to move past scenes in which details aren't given about "what happened." It's not realistic that they'd keep having conversations and never get down to specifics. -- The previews for next week look insanely good.

I agree -- Wally Kurth was good in the brief moments they gave him. So was Lisa LoCicero. I'm glad the writers remembered that Ned matters here. As much as I appreciated today's episode, I also think Gio should have had scenes beyond the replay of the reveal scene. Cutting just the scenes of Joss discussing Gio would've opened up some time.

I agree. I don't get the point of that post except to manufacture some kind of bias drama. That hair is in style, as is the French/fringe top with a lot of hair in front. -- Seeing Liz turn off the Nurses Ball TV broadcast and then have all smiles for Lucas was weird as hell. Just seemed like a big disconnect after watching so much pain from Gio. -- I've stated that I'm a fan of the Nurses Ball. However....it will never NOT be weird when they take these long breaks after a performance and we get scenes of characters in other rooms. I know it's not real life, but this makes no sense. -- I also think the Gio reveal might have been better placed at the end of the other performances. Watching Trina and Joss duet after that Gio reveal was strange. Wouldn't half of the attendees be gone from the room at that point? -- I understand the Michael reveal going at the end, though. "I'll Be There" amped up the cheese factor like crazy, but holy hell, it worked. Michael's appearance to claim his son was awesome cliffhanger stuff. -- Kudos to GH for quickly working in "The role of Michael Corinthos is now being played by Rory Gibson." -- No, Kai and Portia and Curtis, Trina and Joss were not "the best performance of the night." We all saw Gio on his violin. -- I don't know why I should care what Joss thinks of the Gio situation. -- Overall, a great week by GH.

-- Maurice Johnson was fine as Ted, but Keith D. Robinson is also good in the role. They're different but both are solid actors. I'm already "over" Johnson being replaced, and I don't think this is worth a lot of discussion over....nor do I think the internet is going to discuss this for much longer. -- I also had no problem with Ted's blazer. -- The Derek and Jacob scenes were good. I'm getting more clues that Ashley is the problem in this story. And I'm sorry, Derek isn't the only one who should apologize for what happened. -- In other news, Ashley is still Basic. -- I'm still out on the Anita story. Why have Anita and Tracy bonded again? We should have heard at least something of what happened in the past to cause the break up of the group. Instead we're told nothing so that we can wonder what "horrible" things happened to the group's 3rd member who has such an Anita problem. If this is just going to be a retelling of Diana Ross getting with Berry Gordy, becoming the star of the Supremes, and then striking out on her own, I don't want to hear it. Besides, wasn't Miss Ross THE star of the group? Wasn't she THE money? Berry Gordy was right all along. In addition, I'm looking side-eyed at Anita having all these regrets. She doesn't seem to be the type. She's a DUPREE!

I'm not concerned about when Paula and Jeanne's own stories start. They're doing a great job with what they were left with, so there's no reason we can't appreciate it all starting now.

It's beyond pathetic and absurd. If this is the budget model they have to follow, I'm OK with a cancellation. This sets problem is horrendous, and it's destroying the show. I can't get past it.