Jeff

8 hours ago, I Am A Swede said:

I wonder how they will explain her absence.

I bet they won't even address Taylor's absence.  They couldn't even give her a proper send-off. 

19 hours ago, OpportunisticSlut said:

I can already miss Taylor... and what Krista gave to the show. I am just so sad we will not see Taylor in 2024.

I've been thinking about that too.  Yet, we get "Poppy" (no offense to the actress) a character we know little about, have no investment in, and she is seemingly being paired with a lead male.

That's the 411 on soaps, if you don't have a love interest, you are doomed to be on the backburner.  I think Allen and Diamont would of had chemistry, granted story-line wise it may not have been the best fit since Taylor shot Bill.  On the other hand, other characters have cheated, been forgiven, etc.  Unfortunately there is nobody on the show to pair Taylor with, with a limited small cast.  They also could have brought on a new love interest for Taylor, I mean gawd forbid the show think outside the box and introduce a new character??  I also think Taylor and the "hot waiter" would have been good.  (Although I think you prefer him with Brooke, they do have chemistry too).

18 hours ago, janea4old said:

Sharon has consistently called herself "Sharon Rosales".  Did she change her name back, or did the writers and prop department forget?

Yes, is "Newman" an oversight?  I think it would be fitting if the nameplate read Sharon Collins CEO.  Sharon has endured so many ups and downs in her relationships and marriages...I think it would make a statement if she changed her name back to Collins, a little shout-out to how she was introduced on the show 30 years ago.

Oh no the stapler is back I can't  @soapfan770

Y&R Spoilers Week of January 15-19 from Zap2it:

Monday, January 15, 2024 on CBS
(Friday, January 12, 2024 Global-Canada)
Sharon catches Nick off guard with an unexpected announcement.
Devon and Billy put their differences aside.
Chance comes clean with Summer.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 on CBS
(Monday, January 15, 2024 Global-Canada)
Nikki receives some sobering news.
Heather keeps a secret from Daniel.
Phyllis pushes Christine's buttons.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on CBS
(Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Global-Canada)
Victor shares words of wisdom with Victoria.
Jack and Lauren work together to help Nikki.
Christine loses patience with Danny.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 on CBS
(Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Global-Canada)
Jack makes a promise to Nikki.
Audra protects her interests.
Tucker antagonizes Kyle.

Friday, January 19, 2024 on CBS
(Thursday, January 18, 2024 Global-Canada)
Victor interrogates Cole.
Lauren helps Nikki keep a secret.
Ashley backs Tucker into a corner.

B&B Spoilers Week of January 15-19 from Zap2it:

Monday, January 15, 2024

Thomas's story about Emma rattles Hope; Steffy attempts to convince Finn to believe Thomas, not Xander.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Luna and R.J. decide to take the next step in their relationship; Hope confides in Brooke that she has reservations about Thomas's past.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Li gives Poppy a verbal lashing about her date with Bill Spencer; the Forrester family celebrates Eric's impending release from the hospital.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Poppy enchants and delights Bill during their second date at Il Giardino; Deacon and Sheila try to wrap their heads around Bill and Poppy.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Eric and Ridge share an emotional father-and-son moment; R.J. takes Luna to his newly rented beach house as Bill romances Poppy at the same spot.

13 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

Honestly if that's the plan "less spoilers" it's not working lol

Right?!  LOL.

I noticed SOD uploaded all the shows but Bold.  I don't know if that was an oversight or something else is going on.  Could TPTB have told the site not to (would they have that authority?)  I mean first no more promos.  Is it possible Bold wants less spoilers out there?  But I mean the dailies are still out there.  Idk.  Something just seems off, maybe it's nothing. @dragonflies

5 hours ago, dragonflies said:

BOLD dropping is deserved TBH. that's a good sized drop too given they were close to 2.9 million previous ratings lol 

GH beating BOLD in demos ROFL 

@Jeff Look at BOLD's ratings lol

Full week of revisiting Emma's death and painting Thomas as a villian, viewers don't care.  As someone said in the discussion thread once, Brad can't think of anything else, his wild card is revisiting an unhinged Sheila (granted the ratings sky-rocketed when she shot SINN), now Thomas' mental stability, again.  Time for new stories!

I suspect GH will continue its uptick, with JZ/Bobbie's funeral this week, so it will be beating BOLD in the demos probably!

33 minutes ago, OpportunisticSlut said:

What is the chance of Bradley Bell giving another writer a chance for a second at the head writer spot... I mean... A squirrel can write better stories for this show now. I just think Bradley, who never was in touch with quality storytelling, is now COMPLETELY out of touch with life in 2024 and writing for new fresh faces.

I had an opportunity to browse the Old/Classic B&B thread, good stuff in there, those were the days huh?

RJ has been reaching out to Zende, RJ didn't ask to collaborate with Eric.  Meanwhile, Zende seems to have a chip on his shoulder.  Idk...Team RJ or Team Zende?  LOL.

Thanks for the updates @soapfan770 @Soapsuds @janea4old

@janea4old by chance have you been able to locate any B&B promos since last month?  I did go back to last month's Y&R/B&B monthly spoiler thread and read your detailed analysis of the CBS soaps promos, thank you by the way.  I am still mystified by the whole thing.

21 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

I was hoping Y&R would go up. Stayed the same in HH but went up in viewers.

B&B finally goes up after Eric's story is finished.

I believe this was the week of the Nikki/Jordan showdown.  Is CZ done?  She brought much needed life to the show.

And yeah, Eric's death story ends and the ratings are up LOL.

23 hours ago, soapfan770 said:

The Finn/Hope stuff goes back a couple months just before Steffy returned we had Finn and Hope talking to each other for like a week lol. I don’t mind Finn being the show’s hero but we don’t any type of pairing with Hope. Yikes!

21 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

Why should Finn care? Because Hope is a nice person? Pleaseeee!!

The writers are trying to force tension/drama with Finn and Thomas that's not there.

ALL THIS.  Yes, we had a few scenes with Finn & Hope a few months ago where they bonded, I guess.  But as with almost every other story, Finn's animosity toward Thomas is out of left field, no build up (other than Xander coming back to drop the Emma bombshell).  Steffy has asked Finn to support his brother-in-law, but he would rather be Hope's hero, another stupid angst story for SINN. @dragonflies And as usual, everybody is up in Thope's business 

I mean I don't see SB's appeal...but he's been on 3 of the 4 remaining soaps??  He's like a daytime darling (ala Heather Tom) I don't get.  I mean that's cool for his fans.  All that is left is B&B...As @Khan mentioned in another thread he could play Deacon/Sean Kanan's brother <sarcasm> 

Not a big loss.  Harris can go, I never felt a connection to the character.  I do wish Steve Burton all the best.

7 hours ago, dragonflies said:

That did make sense Errol but also that was the covid era and all show's ratings were down big time. So is it really an accurate comparison?

I think that is the point to show the numbers during 2020, the height of covid, when production was at a halt, and weren't we only getting only a couple new episodes a week.  The comparison shows how the soaps have rebounded (or not as the case may be) since the pandemic.

1 hour ago, janea4old said:

Annika dropped a cover of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
From her ig, here are the links for listening:
https://social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=6WwMxa4TmKCtGegEPR3_Dw

 

Thank you @janea4old  Wow. The song is beautiful!

Thank you @soapfan770 Merry Christmas!

2 hours ago, dragonflies said:

do you know if BOLD is airing a repeat on Monday or what?

Yes.  The spoiler thread has been updated.

There are no words for this!  I about spit out my drink.  Perfect avatar @OpportunisticSlut 

B&B Spoilers for Week of December 25 from Soap Opera News:

Monday, December 25:

Pre-empted for CBS SPORTS

Tuesday, December 26:

Brooke and Ridge worry about Eric's future.  Steffy demands Hope tell her if she truly loves Thomas.

Wednesday, December 27:

Steffy warns Hope not to toy with Thomas, reminding her of the consequences.  Finn assures a worried Ridge that he is happy with Eric's progress.

Thursday, December 28:

Finn stands up for Steffy to a defiant Thomas.  Xander is shocked to learn that his new doctor has a connection to the Forrester family.

Friday, December 29:

Repeat of Episode 9048, original airdate of 6/23/23.

The casting news of Adain Bradley (Xander Avant) returning was first posted here: https://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/topic/65656-bold-former-actor-returns/#comment-1886509 by @dragonflies

22 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

I mean isn't Don Diamont on contract and we barely see him. 

Speaking of which, hasn't it been nice not seeing "Little Puke"...no offense to Scott Clifton!

3 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

I agree with 2, 3 and 6.  There really wasn't anything shocking on the show no matter how B&B spins their stories.

For sure!