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“The Young and the Restless” star Bryton James (Devon Winters) will reunite with his former “Family Matters” co-star Jaleel White on the Season 3 premiere episode of the popular game show “Flip Side,” hosted by White, airing on Monday, September 14. James will be joined by his soap opera co-star Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) as they play against “Beyond the Gates” stars Colby Nixon (Kat Richardson) and RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton) to win prize money for charities of their choosing, while seeing who will make it to the final round of guessing the top answers to anonymous surveys. In a preview clip provided to Soap Opera Network, White notes that he and James worked together on “Family Matters,” with James sharing that he first met Khalil when she appeared on the beloved sitcom alongside him in Season 8, Episode 8, titled “Karate Kids” — James was still a star on the series, playing “Little Richie” (aka Richie Crawford), while Khalil made an appearance as a character named Angela as a street gang encounters Karate Kid versions of Steve Urkel (White), Richie, and his friend, 3J (played by Orlando Brown). Also featured in the clip is a round of Flip Side, as the group seeks the top answer to a question posed to divorced women: “What would make you get back with your ex?” The options included: An elaborate apology Too much tequila If he were the last man on earth The round went to Team “Beyond the Gates” with Mantilla and Nixon correctly guessing number three, “If he were the last man on earth.” Check out the clip below. Check out photos from the episode below. Flip Side Christel Khalil, Bryton James, Jaleel White, Colby Nixon, RhonniRose Mantilla The Young And The Restless Christel Khalil, Bryton James Beyond The Gates RhonniRose Mantilla, Jaleel White, Colby Nixon Produced by Game Show Enterprises Studios, “Flip Side” is distributed by CBS Media Ventures, with Eric Pierce and Matt Laesch serving as executive producers, alongside White, Ken Ross, Cleve Keller and Dave Noll. The game show airs weekdays in national syndication and has a second run airing weeknights at 5:00 p.m. ET on Game Show Network. Check local listings. Note: The post FIRST LOOK: Stars Of ‘Beyond The Gates’ & ‘The Young And The Restless’ Compete On Jaleel White-Hosted Game Show ‘Flip Side’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

“Love of Life,” the beloved classic daytime drama series created by the late Roy Winsor (“Search for Tomorrow,” “The Secret Storm”), which ran for 29 seasons on CBS and produced more than 7,300 episodes, is returning with brand new storylines, though as a scripted audio drama. The new iteration, spearheaded by Casey S. Hutchison (“Haven Falls”), a leading figure in the fast-growing audio drama space, will feature a mix of new and legacy characters while honoring the show’s rich history. Erik Andrus will serve as co-head writer, reuniting with Hutchison following their previous collaboration, “Forever and a Day.” Former “Love of Life” associate producer Paul Sladkus has signed on as a consultant. Premiering September 24, 1951, as a 15-minute series, “Love of Life” initially detailed the story of two sisters, Vanessa Dale, a role originated by the late “Days of our Lives” star Peggy McCay, and Meg Dale, a role originally played by the late Jean McBride from 1951-1958, with Tudi Wiggins taking over from 1974-1980, before the show expanded to include several other complex characters with their own family conflicts and romances. Throughout its run, several familiar faces starred on the series, including the late John Aniston (“Days of our Lives”), the late Christopher Reeve (“Superman”), and Ray Wise (“The Young and the Restless,” “Days of our Lives”), among others. Though the original series concluded its run on February 1, 1980, the audio drama adaptation is set to begin production in March 2027, with further details, including casting and release plans, to be announced in the coming months. Note: The post ‘Love Of Life’ To Be Revived As Audio Drama, Sets March 2027 Production Start first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

In addition to watch.theemmys.tv, Soap Opera Network has learned that fans of daytime television will also be able to stream “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” live on YouTube on Friday, October 30, from the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. No television provider will be required, as viewers at home will be able to access the telecast for free across a multitude of devices including mobile, Smart TVs, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, iPhone, iPad and Android, among others, and online via watch.theemmys.tv and the official Emmys YouTube Channel, run by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the governing body behind the awards. The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on October 30, will encompass all categories, including creative arts, with “The Young and the Restless” leading all shows with 18 nominations, followed by “Beyond the Gates” with 15, “General Hospital” with 13, “Days of our Lives” with eight, and “The Bold and the Beautiful” with seven. Genie Francis Genie Francis, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 for her portrayal of Laura Spencer on “General Hospital,” is this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. The legendary actress joined the soap in 1977 as a teenage Laura Vining, and will mark 50 years since making her daytime television debut in February 2027. The on-screen wedding between her character and Luke Spencer, portrayed by the late Anthony Geary, drew an average of 30 million viewers in November 1981, and remains the most-watched and highest-rated single episode of a regularly scheduled daytime program. The episode featured a cameo by the late Elizabeth Taylor (“Cleopatra”), who originated the role of Helena Cassadine. The Daytime Emmy Awards on YouTube marks the fourth time this year that NATAS has streamed an Emmy Awards telecast on the service, starting with “The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards” and the multi-night presentation of “The 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards” in May. Since 1974, the Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional, and legal/courtroom programming. Once again presented as a single ceremony, “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is being produced by NATAS Productions, with Adam Sharp and Lara Gates serving as executive producers, and Leon Knoles returning to direct for a fifth straight year. Rachel Schwartz serves as Head of Daytime, with Lutz & Carr, LLP is providing accounting services for the competition. Note: The post ‘The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Ceremony Start Time Revealed, Plus YouTube Set As Additional Broadcast Option first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently announced that “General Hospital” star Genie Francis will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor during “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” taking place on Friday, October 30, at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 for her portrayal of Laura Spencer, Francis, who joined the soap in 1977 as a teenage Laura Vining, will mark 50 years since making her daytime television debut in February 2027. The on-screen wedding between her character and Luke Spencer, portrayed by the late Anthony Geary, drew an average of 30 million viewers on November 16, 1981, and remains the most-watched and highest-rated single episode of a regularly scheduled daytime program. The episode featured a cameo by the late Elizabeth Taylor (“Cleopatra”), who originated the role of Helena Cassadine. In addition to “General Hospital,” Francis has starred on other daytime soap operas over the years, including her portrayal of Ceara Connor on “All My Children,” Diana Colville on “Days of Our Lives,” and Genevieve Atkinson on “The Young and the Restless.” “We are thrilled to celebrate Genie Francis’s remarkable career,” said NATAS President and CEO, Adam Sharp, in announcing Francis as this year’s recipient. “From Port Charles and beyond, she has left an indelible mark on the landscape of daytime television, and she continues to tackle bold topics as a courageous storyteller to this day.” “I want to offer my deepest gratitude to the leadership of NATAS for honoring me with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Francis. “This February marks 50 years since I first portrayed Laura on ‘General Hospital.’ Stepping onto that set at just 14, I could never have imagined the extraordinary journey that lay ahead. I am deeply grateful to have been welcomed onto your television screens and into your homes for five decades; for the love, support, and loyalty I’ve been given; and for the privilege of being a small part of your lives.” “Thank you to NATAS, my colleagues, the daytime community and, most of all, the viewers,” continued Francis. “My career in daytime television has truly been the adventure of a lifetime, and I am deeply honored by this recognition.” “I couldn’t be happier for the legendary @GenieFrancis,” said “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valenitini on X (formerly Twitter), following the announcement. “No one in Daytime is more deserving of this honor. I have the privilege of watching her bring the same heart, grace, and talent to @GeneralHospital that she did when she joined the cast in 1977.” He added, “Genie continues to be a beloved member of our #GH family and I’m incredibly proud to congratulate her for this very special recognition from the #DaytimeEmmys.” Please help us congratulate @GenieFrancis on receiving this year's Lifetime Achievement Honor from the #DaytimeEmmys! @TheEmmys #GH #GeneralHospital pic.twitter.com/BMI2xNWGGh — General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) September 3, 2026 “Congrats to @GenieFrancis on [the] lifetime award for @GeneralHospital, well deserved for a girl who started in pigtails!!” commented Kin Shriner, who portrayed Scott Baldwin on the series, a one-time love interest of Francis’ character. Outside of daytime, Francis made her television acting debut in 1976, appearing in two episodes of the primetime series “Family” when she was just 13 years old. Throughout the 1980s, she starred in several miniseries, including the “North & South” and “Bare Essence” series of TV movies, while appearing as a guest star in numerous television shows, including “Hotel,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Glitter,” and “The New Mike Hammer.” In the 1990s, she appeared in several popular primetime comedies such as “Roseanne,” “Cybill,” and “3rd Rock from the Sun,” among others. Her other credits include “Roswell,” “Oh, Baby,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and the Hallmark movies “The Note” and “Notes from the Heart Healer,” among others. Stage work includes productions of “Crimes of the Heart,” the world premiere of “Defying Gravity” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and the off-Broadway production of “The Baby Dance” at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, which marked her New York City stage debut. Francis and her husband, Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), have been married for nearly 40 years and have two adult children, Jameson and Eliza. Since 1974, the Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional, and legal/courtroom programming. Once again presented as a single ceremony, “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is being produced by NATAS Productions, with Adam Sharp and Lara Gates serving as executive producers, and Leon Knoles returning to direct for a fifth straight year. Rachel Schwartz serves as Head of Daytime, and Lutz & Carr, LLP provides accounting services for the competition. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Icon Genie Francis Named Recipient Of Lifetime Achievement Honor At ‘The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

“Beyond the Gates,” one of the fastest-growing shows in daytime, continues its second season this fall, packed with lots of drama, all building toward the show’s third season, which kicks off on Tuesday, December 29. According to a preview released by CBS on Thursday of what’s to come in Fairmont Crest, the Dupree family will see as their friends and foes wade through a flood of fresh tests and triumphs, while some wrestle rivals old and new, and others fight for their livelihoods and their lives. Anita (Tamara Tunie) hits a bump in the road on the way to The Articulette’s revival, while Vernon takes charge when he gets news that dredges up the past. Meanwhile, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) marriage meets turbulence when mounting tensions with Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings) pull Dani deeper into her ex’s life. Martin (Brandon Claybon) defends his family when Smitty (Mike Manning) suffers a devastating public blow, putting Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob (Jibre Hordges) on opposing sides. As some relationships are strained, others are heating up. Elsewhere, sabotage can’t get in the way of Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice’s (Ernestine Johnson) love as they take things to the next level. Meanwhile, Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) is ready for more with Kial (Greg Vaughan). Madison (Kenjah) is a rock to Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) when she and Kat (Colby Muhammad) can’t escape scandal, while Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Joey’s (Jon Lindstrom) love life fuels the fire with her daughter Deanna (Angela Fairley). As tensions simmer behind closed doors, a greater threat looms that could flip the entire community on its head. Produced by CBS Studios, as part of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, “Beyond the Gates” was created by head writer Michele Val Jean, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey. The soap opera is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Fall Preview, Plus Season 3 Premiere Date Set At CBS first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On Thursday, CBS announced that “The Young and the Restless” will kick off its 54th season on Thursday, October 8, featuring storylines spearheaded by the legendary Eric Braeden and his iconic character, Victor Newman, among others. “The Young and the Restless” According to a teaser released by the network about what’s to come in Genoa City, the Newman patriarch will stop at nothing to protect his family, taking decisive control of the situation involving Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) while refusing to allow anything to threaten his son Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) sobriety. Additionally, Victor presents his wife, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), with an intriguing business opportunity that could serve as an ulterior motive to cause havoc for his nemesis, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). Elsewhere, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) finally scores a win, but her victory forces her to decide who she truly wants in her life. Meanwhile, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) go to great lengths to keep their casual affair a secret. Stephanie (Vivica A. Fox) supports Nate (Sean Dominic) as he pursues a return to medicine. Lily (Christel Khalil) and Cane (Billy Flynn) mix business with pleasure when they team up to fight Billy’s (Jason Thompson) attempt to gain control of Chancellor Industries. And, with their wedding fast approaching, Billy has little time to give Sally (Courtney Hope) the support she needs, and the pressure is mounting. In June, it was announced that Josh Griffith was stepping down as the show’s head writer after a seven-year run, with Jamey Giddens (“Beyond the Gates,” “Days of our Lives”) and Dan O’Connor (“Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital”) replacing him as the show’s new co-head writers. Soap Opera Network has learned that material written by the duo is set to begin airing on Wednesday, November 11. Produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with Bell Dramatic Serial Co. and Corday Production, Inc., “The Young and the Restless” is executive produced by Sally McDonald. The series has remained daytime’s most-watched and highest-rated drama for 37 seasons. Note: The post ‘The Young And The Restless’ Season 54 Premiere Date Set, Plus Preview What’s Ahead This Fall In Genoa City first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On the Friday, September 4, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) had technology to thank, Deanna (Angela Fairley) discovered a red herring, and Heather (Ashley Jones) dug her way further into Fairmont Crest society. My Type Of Party In Seoul, South Korea, Dani (Karla Mosley) awoke with a start and began her morning preoccupied, which Andre (Sean Freeman) noticed when he emerged from his shower. Dani lied, saying she was just trying to figure out how to occupy herself in the city while Andre worked on his photo shoot. Back in the DMV, Chelsea’s phone blew up with a story claiming the ChelseaKat had been unprofessional in suddenly ditching their partnership with Takahashi. Ted (Keith D. Robinson) saw Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) and got an update on how she and Kat had had to cut ties with the Japanese company because of rumors that it ran sweatshops. Soon after, Chelsea got a call from Dani, who had a strange feeling something was wrong with Bill; since Naomi was unavailable for legal advice, Dani implored Chelsea to seek some from Bill and check on him at the same time. When Andre was done for the day, he came back to the hotel, where Dani showed him another bottle of the same vintage they had been receiving that had shown up in their room. Andre began frantically looking around for an accompanying card, insisting he wanted to know who to thank, but when he called the front desk to ask about it, Dani took the phone out of his hand and hung up, saying they should simply enjoy the bubbly from their mystery benefactor. Mourn You Til I Join You In Fairmont Crest, Bill became woozy after drinking Hayley’s smoothie and collapsed on the floor. Hayley (Marquita Goings) came upon him and kicked his foot to make sure he was unconscious, then texted Randy that “it” was “done, done.” She stepped away, but when she came back, Bill had woken up and seated himself on the couch. Bill acted as if nothing had happened, and when he asked why Hayley was so befuddled, she quickly claimed she was still upset about their housekeeper letting Leslie into their home. Bill got a call from Chelsea and decided to meet her at the country club, though he wobbled as he readied to leave. Sitting down with her father, Chelsea explained the problem with Takahashi and apologized for not telling him sooner, as she had wanted to spare him further stress. Bill stated that he was in top shape, and Chelsea was glad, especially since Dani had wanted to know how he was doing. The Knowing Deanna sat in a booth at Orphey Gene’s next to the box of Doug’s belongings, clutching an envelope marked “Cause of My Death.” Wanting to “talk” to “Doug,” Deanna actually called his number but got someone else. At Joey’s condo, Heather couldn’t stop gleefully making insinuations that Joey (Jon Lindstrom) had killed Doug so he could have Vanessa for himself. For a moment, it seemed that Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) had overheard, but she simply came in to tell Joey that Deanna had texted and wanted her to see something she had found amongst Doug’s belongings. After Vanessa went back to the bedroom to get ready, Heather smirked that she had killed people, too, which was why she and Joey should be business partners. Joey continued to balk at the notion, and Heather sing-songingly hoped that no one would find out the truth about what had happened to Doug, delivering an implied threat. Once Vanessa left, Joey warned Heather not to go toe-to-toe with him, prompting her to wonder if his angry face was the last thing Doug had seen – like it had been what their father had last seen. Joey grabbed Heather and threw her out the front door, but Heather said she still loved him. Life Goes On Reluctantly following Joey’s orders to find out what Deanna had in her possession, Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) approached her at the diner and engaged her in a conversation about his best friend. Deanna was just about to show Randy the envelope when Vanessa walked in; Randy excused himself but texted Joey that his intel mission had been interrupted. Deanna announced that she wasn’t returning to college, which infuriated Vanessa, who assumed Deanna was dropping out because of her new relationship with Noah. Correcting her mother, Deanna shoved the envelope at her, explaining that “Cause of My Death” was the name of a museum exhibit she and Doug were supposed to have visited. It had reminded Deanna how short life was, and that was why she wanted to remain at home instead of returning to Banneker. When Deanna spoke of how she had tried to call Doug, Vanessa admitted she had released Doug’s number, and that set Deanna off – to Deanna, Vanessa was all about trying to erase Doug, as she had by getting involved with Joey so quickly. Deanna accused Vanessa of doing nothing when it was obvious Doug had been spiraling, then ignored Vanessa’s demand that she resume her education, spitting that she was old enough to make her own decisions. In her upset, Deanna nearly slipped that she had been in communication with “Doug.” Vanessa was a wreck when she got back to Joey’s; he gently pressed about what Deanna had found and learned about her museum plans with Doug. Seeing that he was still a bone of contention between Vanessa and her daughter, Joey offered to break up with Vanessa, who insisted that she loved Joey…and that nothing was ever going to change that. Medicine Man Ted spied Bill at the club and asked how he was doing health-wise. Bill said he was feeling great but honestly didn’t know if his installed pacemaker was making any difference. Ted explained that the device was designed to give the heart a quick jolt should the muscle beat too slowly — Bill had forgotten about the app he was supposed to use with the pacemaker and agreed to install it on his phone once Ted reminded him. Later, Ted wrapped up a call with Shanice, assuring her that everything would be fine when he met her brothers. Heather came over to chat, and he said he was planning something to benefit his sweetheart, though it might require getting through to some difficult people. “You know what I do to difficult people?” Heather grinned. “I kill them.” Almost Doesn’t Count Randy showed up at the Hamiltons’ house, wondering what he was supposed to do with Bill’s body. When Hayley relayed Bill’s resurrection, Randy castigated her for not checking his pulse before declaring victory. Randy feared that Bill was flipping the script on them, pretending to have nearly died to test Hayley, and worriedly suggested they begin forming an exit strategy. Just then, Hayley caught Bill about to come in via a security app and rushed Randy out a different door. Acting as if she was just entering from another room, Hayley came upon Bill going through her purse. She snatched it away, but Bill said he was just looking for his discharge papers so he could learn how to use his pacemaker app. Hayley gave Bill the documents and breathed a sigh of relief that he hadn’t found her bottle of poison. Bill was amazed that the app tracked his heart rate in real time. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s “Beyond the Gates” below. Missed a recap? 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On the Thursday, September 3, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates,” June (Jasmine Burke) spilled the wrong cup of tea, Heather (Ashley Jones) put Joey’s pieces together, and Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) fell into a familiar pattern. Supersonic Smitty (Mike Manning) met Jacob (Jibre Hordges) at the station and learned that his article had helped to dissolve another branch of the Red Market ring in San Francisco. Jacob was excited that this crack in the organization might help him break it once and for all. Meanwhile, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) met with Elon (Malachi Malik) at Orphey Gene’s to discuss her concerns about Jacob losing his objectivity in the Impaler case. Elon was certain Jacob wouldn’t turn it over to anyone else in his quest to avenge Derek’s death, but he encouraged Naomi to sit Jacob down, get him to open up, and share her own worries with him. Heather entered the diner and became unnerved to see an officer of the law at one of the booths. Chatty June explained that he was the chief of police. After seeing Smitty’s article about Lia’s death on the front page of a newspaper, Heather brought up the event, prompting June to voice her opinions about Smitty not heeding her warnings about The Impaler. When June lamented how Derek had been an innocent who had gotten killed by being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Heather planted seeds of doubt by hinting that Derek’s presence at the warehouse might indicate that he had somehow been involved with the plasma ring. Diggin’ On You Elon returned to the station and could barely get Jacob’s attention, mentioning that he had just spoken to Naomi. Jacob was ready to cancel plans with Naomi when Elon recommended that Jacob not get so preoccupied with the Impaler case that it would hurt his marriage. Jacob conceded the point but revealed that he had found a phone number in the San Francisco intel that matched a number in his D.C. intel…a number which lit up Heather’s phone at Orphey Gene’s. Heather took the call and learned that the leaders of her Portland operation were panicking over the breakdown in San Francisco and the articles from Smitty. Taking control, Heather told her caller that she had a plan to ensure that the reporter would no longer cause them problems. Heather then introduced herself to Naomi, secretly hoping to build on what June had told her about Jacob running point on The Impaler case. After Naomi confirmed Jacob’s devotion, Heather deemed Jacob a hero…who certainly would get everything he deserved. Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) was surprised to find Smitty at her office door. When he asked for help, she initially thought he had a personal problem and stated that it wasn’t ethical for her to treat family members. But Smitty clarified, saying that he wanted her to use her expertise to piece together a psychological profile of The Impaler based on the available information. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ At home, Bill awoke from a nap on his couch and saw Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) hovering over him. He cracked that the devil had come for him; she smirked that this devil wore Prada, and sometimes Forrester Creations. Bill was stunned to learn that Leslie had come to see Hayley (Marquita Goings), who came downstairs and was equally irritated that Leslie was in her living room. Bill couldn’t get away fast enough, and Hayley denied Leslie’s claim that they were friends. Leslie reminded Hayley how she had been there for her while Bill had lain unconscious in the hospital, but Hayley wasn’t buying Leslie’s claims that she wanted them to be besties. Countering that neither of them had anyone to turn to because they were town pariahs, Leslie took her leave but refused to give up on a friendship with Hayley – who later had to admit to Bill that she was lonely because everyone in town hated her. Leslie ventured to the hospital, where Ted (Keith D. Robinson) had just finished sighing to Shanice (Ernestine Johnson) and Ashley (Jen Jacob) about how the news of Lia’s death had put Garland in a negative public spotlight once again. Privately, Shanice told Ted she had spoken to her brothers about his desire to meet them, but she objected to meeting at the country club, sure her siblings would find a way to embarrass him there. Leslie returned from haranguing chief of staff Monica about the impact the renewed hospital scandal was having on her clinic – then overheard Shanice’s predictions about her brothers, the wheels turning. Let Me Know Something?! Nicole arranged to visit Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli), knowing her best friend would be struggling with the anniversary of Doug’s death on that day. Vanessa acknowledged that Doug had made his own choice to drive drunk, but she felt guilty over having berated him over his descent into gambling and debt instead of truly helping him. Nicole reminded Vanessa that blame was a coping mechanism and urged her to instead focus on the fact that she had done the best she could with the knowledge and understanding she’d had at the time. Over at Joey’s condo, he flashed back to Vanessa sobbing during their getaway to Puerto Rico, when a drunken Doug had crashed his car into a ravine and died. He then remembered swearing to Vanessa that he hadn’t had a hand in Doug’s death, and reading the letter he’d found among Doug’s belongings that blamed him in advance should any harm come to him. Joey later tried to cheer Vanessa up with his baked goods, but she still felt bad that she was with Joey when Doug had died and that her last conversation with her husband had been an argument over her affair. Joey probed Vanessa to find out if she and Deanna had found anything “interesting” in the latest batch of Doug’s things, but Vanessa wept that Deanna had sent her away to go through the box alone. Then, Heather arrived uninvited and wondered if “JoJo” had made Vanessa cry. Seeing Vanessa’s dismay over Doug, Heather offered a shoulder and heard the story of how Doug had become drunk at the casino and gotten into an accident while drunk driving. Heather eyed Joey, and, after sending Vanessa to take a hot shower, she accused her brother of offing Doug so he could have Vanessa for himself. How I Could Just Kill A Man Bill wanted to lie down to resume his nap, but first Hayley suggested he drink the vitamin-enriched smoothie she had prepared for him. Not long afterward, Bill began seeing double and lost control of his motor functions before falling off the couch and collapsing in a heap. Hayley returned to the living room and kicked Bill’s foot to make sure he was really passed out, silently cheering to herself and leaving his lifeless body on the floor. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s “Beyond the Gates” below. Missed a recap? Click here to find out what else you missed on “Beyond the Gates.” Note: The post Beyond The Gates Recap: Bill May Have Met His Maker first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

It’s one thing for a fictional character like Anita Williams Dupree (Tamara Tunie) to be stricken with cancer. It’s quite another for a real-life viewer to benefit from that story arc, but that’s what happened to a newsletter writer navigating her own wellness journey, thanks to the example set by “Beyond the Gates.” On the daytime soap opera, Anita’s year started not with horns and streamers, but with a biopsy after her WinterFest assistant, Laura Peterson (Destiny Love), insisted that the matriarch stop putting off getting a mammogram. The scan tragically revealed that Anita had a malignant tumor growing inside her and led to some heart-tugging Fairmont Crest drama, which prompted Melissa Ryan, author of Ctrl Alt Right Delete, to take the show’s message seriously serioiusly enough that it may have saved her life. Through Anita’s struggle, the show urged women to get cancer screenings to stay on top of their own health, and like Anita, Ryan had put off such an evaluation… until the Dupree matriarch’s words rang through like The Articulettes’ vocals in a stadium. “Get your screenings, folks,” recommeded Ryan recommended to her readers in an off-topic post titled, “I Have Cancer.” In the August 9 post, she said that the cancer she was diagnosed with was “fairly boring,” but because the grade one tumors were caught early, her care team was optimistic about her upcoming treatment plan. “The rest of my month is going to be spent in appointments and tests to help my care team determine a treatment,” she said at the time of her posting, sharing that she was overdue for a colonoscopy and held off on getting one since she had no family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Though she could have waited a few more years to schedule a mammogram, she ultimately decided to get both out of the way. “If I’m being honest,” Ryan said, “[I did it] because there was a breast cancer plot on ‘Beyond the Gates’ that emphasized the importance of screenings. Still, I was a lot more worried about something showing up on the colonoscopy.” As for “Beyond the Gates,” almost from the moment Anita’s doctors brought her in for a biopsy to verify or negate their suspicion of cancer, the soap made sure to give the viewers the facts while generating the drama. Anita immediately told her loved ones that she had triple-negative breast cancer, a variation that disproportionately affects younger women and Black women in general. Karla Mosley, Daphnée Duplaix Another factor in the disorder is a mutation in the BRCA1 gene (Breast Cancer gene 1 — there are two variants), which prevents a woman’s body from producing proteins that repair damaged DNA and prevent uncontrolled cell growth. As this mutation can be passed down to subsequent generations, Anita had her daughters, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix), get tested for it; Nicole turned out negative, while Dani was ultimately proven to be a carrier, as was her own daughter, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit). The show didn’t shy away from exposing viewers to the many phases of Anita’s chemotherapy, highlighting her loss of appetite and hair to the constant sickness and malaise. Anita even had a moment where the pain from an associated infection was so intense that she opted to sign a do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) until Vernon (Clifton Davis) and the others talked her out of it. While the fictional character is on the other side of it now, having undergone surgery to remove what was left of her tumor, not everyone with cancer meets that fate, sadly, but Anita’s overall grit and determination certainly sent viewers the message to hang on to hope, even when it seems there’s no reason to. As for Ryan, she notes how fortunate she is to have adequate health insurance and a solid support network, stating, “When I’m undergoing treatment, I won’t be alone, and I’ll have all the support I need. Something I’m extremely grateful for. The support people have shown me already is incredible, and I love knowing that a village has my back.” That said, vocationally, she has undergone some setbacks, and she’s concerned whether she’ll be able to continue working while undergoing treatments, asking those who are able and willing to donate to help support her work at Ctrl Alt Right Delete, which you can read more about here. Anita Dupree On ‘CBS Mornings’ Tamara Tunie, Gayle King In a February episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Anita appeared on “CBS Mornings” for an interview with co-host Gayle King, where she disclosed to the world that just before Christmas, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and told viewers at home, “We have to be diligent and do whatever it takes because cancer doesn’t wait for us to be ready. No. And it certainly doesn’t disappear if we try to hide from it.” Check out a clip from her appearance below. Breast Cancer Awareness If you’ve been putting off your own mammogram, arrange to have one with your doctor today, or visit BreastCancer.org, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides guidance for women to access free or low-cost screenings in the absence of health insurance, or by calling (610) 642-6550. In Canada, similar information is available on BreastCancer.ca or by calling (800) 567-8767. 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On the Wednesday, September 2, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) handled houses and music rights, Smitty (Mike Manning) felt responsible, and Doug (Jason Graham) was around for the anniversary of his murder. Life Of A Boss At his condo, Joey (Jon Lindstrom) found a glum Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) dispassionately going over her design specs for the Lakeview’s back room. Vanessa admitted that it had been a year since Doug had died, and that she dreaded digging through a box of his things that she had kept for Deanna. Joey flashed back to finding Doug’s letter saying Joey would be responsible in the event of Doug’s death and remembered burning it. Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) was at the bar at Uptown drinking heavily when Joey called. Despite Randy slurring that he was trying to drown out the passing of his best friend, Joey still insisted on a meeting. Joey wanted to know where Randy was regarding finding out whether Doug had a safe deposit box, which Doug had written in his letter contained evidence. Randy had no leads and didn’t feel right about Joey’s directive to manipulate Vanessa into revealing its existence. Unmoved, Joey gave Randy the rest of the night to grieve but demanded that he do his job once the new day came. Dance With My Father Deanna (Angela Fairley) was outside Uptown waiting for her mother when Doug appeared to her, annoyed that it was taking so long to expose Joey. Noah (Nick Hagelin) happened upon Deanna, who pretended she’d been on a call using her earbuds. Deanna revealed the anniversary, and Noah felt foolish for not recognizing the date on Doug’s commemorative plaque at the clinic. Noah shared from his experience losing his mother that things didn’t actually get easier after the first year, which had been the platitude he had heard. Noah asked Deanna if she wanted to see The Articulettes performing at D.C. Jazz Fest the following evening, but Deanna compassionately said she wasn’t in the mood. Afterward, Vanessa arrived with Doug’s box of belongings and reiterated how proud Doug had been of both Deanna and Donnell. Deanna still couldn’t understand how Vanessa could have taken up with Joey so quickly after the loss of Doug and decided she needed to go through Doug’s things alone. Vanessa left in tears, and Doug reappeared, encouraging Deanna to open the box he had left for her. Milkshake Leslie had treated Eva (Ambyr Michelle) and Izaiah (Lami) to a fancy dinner at the country club – but she interrupted it at the sight of Lionel Belleclaire (Anastasia’s first of four husbands), who had the influence that could cut the red tape preventing Leslie from resuming construction on her “shouse.” Izaiah and Eva watched as Leslie flirtatiously cozied up to Lionel, but Eva was grossed out when Leslie came back and indicated her breasts as one of her powers of persuasion. After that display, Eva and Izaiah were ready to skip dessert, telling Leslie that they had their own dessert waiting at home. Leslie took the meaning, and Izaiah was all over Eva once they got back to the apartment. Eva slowed things down, insisting on being the one to set the pace – yet when Izaiah gently moved to take her top off, Eva held back, saying she needed a moment. Finally, Eva removed her clothes, and she and Izaiah made love without further incident. And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going Anita (Tamara Tunie) was getting ready to leave for dinner when the mansion doorbell rang – and Vernon (Clifton Davis) escorted Sharon (Bonita Brisker) and Tracy (Maria Howell) into the living room. The women wanted to personally persuade Anita to join them on stage at D.C. Jazz Fest, and Sharon dared Anita to prove her claim that her voice wasn’t ready, as she had said. Anita did fine harmonizing with her fellow singers until it came time to hit a high note, leading Sharon and Tracy to concede that Anita needed more time before performing publicly. Changing topics, Tracy and Sharon delivered the news that their producer, Genoa City’s Devon Winters, had informed them that they’d need Leslie’s permission to use her mother Barbara’s archived vocals on the updated Articulettes EP. Anita grudgingly called Leslie and said she needed to meet with her. Who Got Da Props? Approached by The Articulettes, Leslie wasted no time copping an attitude about not getting the dinner with them that she had won at WinterFest. Leslie was more interested when Anita said the trio had come to discuss business, and Leslie listened enthralled as they divulged that their origin story wasn’t the record company’s creation of them being leaders of rival choirs – Barbara, Sharon, and Tracy had been Cabrini Green residents and best friends from a young age, and had happened to hear Anita singing via an open window in a neighboring building. Leslie softened, willing to grant the rights to Barbara’s voice as long as she could sit in on the recording sessions – and receive a “great big” producer credit. Anita called Leslie out of her mind. It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday Smitty stared pensively at the article he had written about Lia Whitmore’s death. Martin (Brandon Claybon) found his despondent husband, who was shaken that Lia had died just after he’d visited her. When Smitty felt that his relentlessness in pursuing the truth and going back to question Lia could have resulted in her being killed, Martin argued that Smitty and Jacob could be wrong in their suspicions, and that Lia could have indeed overdosed of her own volition after being unable to bear her downfall. Martin offered to cancel his squash game with Vernon to stay with Smitty, but Smitty encouraged him to keep the appointment, as he needed a little time alone. Conversely, when Martin arrived at the country club for his match with his grandfather, Vernon sent him home to support Smitty. Vernon ran into Leslie, who scowled and said he should work to get Anita to accept her offer, which had an expiration date. The Articulettes told Vernon about Leslie’s demands, which Anita refused to honor, even though Tracy and Sharon sheepishly conceded that it was the only way for the record to move forward. Anita opted to have Vernon mediate, since he was a “consummate diplomat.” Vernon didn’t look excited about the prospect of negotiating with Leslie. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s episode below. Missed a recap? Click here to find out what else you missed on “Beyond the Gates.” Note: The post Beyond The Gates Recap: Ghost Doug Wanted Deanna To Speed Things Up first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On the Tuesday, September 1, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Andre (Sean Freeman) realized that he and Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley) had dipped into the same well, Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) observed vibes between Izaiah (Lami) and Kat (Colby Nixon), and Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) got a taste of Bill’s medicine. Isn’t She Lovely Outside Uptown, Izaiah happened upon Carlton, who said he was grateful that Eva was back running things at his and Ted’s clinic. Izaiah wondered how Eva was feeling emotionally, knowing she had gone to see Carlton to have her surgical scar looked after. Carlton gently noted that physical recovery often happened long before emotional recovery, and that it took time for a person to make peace with their scars. Meanwhile, Eva (Ambyr Michelle) was reading Smitty’s article about Lia Whitmore’s death when Martin (Brandon Claybon) approached, having bought himself some tech to help with Tyrell’s imminent move to college. When Martin mentioned that Kat and Chelsea had to cancel their trip to Tokyo because of manufacturer Takahashi’s ties to sweatshops, Eva initially found it funny that snooty Kat would have anything to do with factories. But Martin reminded Eva that Kat was actually a caring person, evidenced by her willingness to donate a part of her liver to her. Eva had to agree, though, when she admitted to having trouble accepting her surgery scar. Martin wondered if Eva was jealous because Kat didn’t bear one. Denying it, Eva decided that she should bear the scar, since Kat had been the one to make the sacrifice. Martin told Eva that she was battle-tested, not damaged, and that she would soon accept herself the way everyone else had. Eva was grateful for Martin’s “big brother energy.” Same Girl Chelsea and Naomi sat amused as Dani (Karla Mosley) spun through her closet trying to decide what to pack for her Seoul trip with Andre – who happened to come upstairs just as Dani said she would fly back to support her girls should Bill suffer another medical episode. The Hamilton sisters saw Andre’s arrival as their cue to leave, and Andre wondered why Dani wasn’t ready yet, hinting that she was stalling and giving her an out if she wanted to stay behind in case Bill relapsed. Dani insisted that she and Andre needed time together – even if he’d be spending most of his time working, she could shoo away his female groupies. Andre smiled that Dani was the only woman he wanted, then realized he’d left some necessary lenses at his studio. Promising to pick up food for them afterward, Andre went to Uptown and ran into Carlton, learning that he had enjoyed a wild night with a woman he had randomly met at the bar. However, when Carlton revealed that his mystery lady was Joey’s sister, Heather, Andre immediately tried to drive a wedge between them, claiming that Heather’s connection to Joey was bad for everyone. Carlton became irate and accused Andre of being a hypocrite, as he had certainly had a rep as a playboy until he’d settled down with Dani. Andre was adamant that something was off about Heather, but Carlton wouldn’t listen and skulked off. Self Control Kat met with Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix), bummed about her and Chelsea having to cancel their Tokyo trip and at a loss for how to explain the cancellation to their followers without risking a defamation suit from Takahashi, whose sweatshop practices hadn’t yet been verified. Nicole suggested that Kat use the unexpected free time to take a trip with Tomas, but Kat countered that she and Tomas were too busy to get away. Kat was flustered when Nicole commented on the “unresolved tension” she’d sensed between the couple and said that people made time for each other if they really wanted to. At Orphey Gene’s, Izaiah saw Chelsea and put his foot in his mouth by greeting her as a “stalker survivor.” Chelsea was at least glad Allison was safely behind bars, then told Izaiah about the snafu with Takahashi. Izaiah was so vocal about how disappointed Kat must be about losing the Tokyo connection that Chelsea asked how Eva would feel about his strong sympathies. After Izaiah left, Kat entered and complained to Chelsea that Tomas had failed “the Nicole Dupree Boyfriend Test.” When Chelsea mentioned what a cheering section Izaiah had been for her, Kat echoed Izaiah’s sentiment that they were just friends. Eva was amazed when she came home and found that Izaiah had strewn the apartment with candles based on their conversation that, given her discomfort over her scar, she might be able to graduate from making love in the dark to being intimate by candlelight. Izaiah led Eva down a path he had formed with the lights, but both of their phones began buzzing. Eva stressed that she was still on call with the clinic and picked up, telling a disheartened Izaiah that they could resume being romantic once business hours were over. Who’s Foolin’ Who Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) sat at his desk, unable to concentrate. Hayley (Marquita Goings) arrived, noting that Bill had left before she had woken up. Bill angrily came out and said he knew Hayley hadn’t had a dental appointment the day before, ordering her to “stop playin’ in my face,” because he had seen her with “Sammy.” Hayley turned on the waterworks and claimed that the man who had held her hand during her “miscarriage” had needed a friend, then asked how she was supposed to turn her back on someone who had been so important to her. Bill still wanted to know why Hayley had lied about where she was going, so Hayley sputtered that she’d been sure Chelsea, Naomi, and Dani would have run with it if they’d learned she’d been anywhere near “Sammy.” Bill agreed to forgive Hayley as long as she had told her last lie. Naomi came in, prompting Hayley to leave; Bill asked Naomi if Jacob was going to go undercover again now that it seemed The Impaler had taken another life. Certain Jacob wouldn’t, Naomi mentioned she’d been helping Dani pack, which took Bill aback. Bill covered, saying the timing was off for “the backbone of our family” to be going overseas. His wheels began to turn when Naomi added that Dani was home, waiting to be picked up for the airport. All You Can Eat Hayley called Randy (Maurice P. Kerry), who barely missed being spotted by Chelsea at the diner. Randy was ready to carry out their plot against Bill after Hayley reported that Bill had seen them together. Hayley predicted that the time was coming, since she planned to smother Bill’s Orphey Gene’s sandwich with their “special sauce.” Later, Hayley returned to the office with the food and nixed using her dropper to dose it with poison, opting instead to pour the liquid onto it. She was nearly caught by Naomi and barely got her bottle of toxin back into her purse before Naomi could see it. Naomi didn’t know where Bill was and resolved that his sandwich wouldn’t go to waste, grabbing half of it. At first, Hayley tried to stop Naomi from consuming it, but finally she threw up her hands and said, “Fine, eat the damn sandwich,” declaring that she was going to save “the other half” for Bill. After Naomi observed that the filling had a little kick, Hayley smirked that she hoped Naomi would “savor every bite.” See You Again A flummoxed Dani called Nicole, asking her sister for advice on which shoes to take to South Korea. After guiding Dani to include some sensible footwear in addition to the haute couture heels, Naomi got the feeling that Dani was holding up the trip in taking so long to pack, as Andre had. Dani hung up hurriedly and got her bulging suitcases downstairs, kneeling on one to get it to close. Dani was surprised to find Bill on her door. He said that his heart stopping three times had made him realize he wouldn’t have had a chance to say goodbye to his loved ones, so he wished Dani bon voyage and confided that he appreciated her. In fact, Bill added, he should have appreciated Dani while he was married to her. After Bill laughed about her customarily “overstuffed” luggage and got a zipper closed for her, Dani gave him a hug, which he eased into. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s episode below. Missed a recap? Click here to find out what else you missed on “Beyond the Gates.” Note: The post Beyond The Gates Recap: Hayley Decided What’s Good For The Father Is Good For The Daughter first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On the Monday, August 31 episode of “Beyond the Gates,” news of Lia Whitmore’s death made the rounds as Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) put Hayley (Marquita Goings) to the test, and Heather (Ashley Jones) got played by Andre (Sean Freeman). Expression Bill remained cryptic with Hayley, asking about her dental appointment and whether she’d scheduled one for him while she was there. Seeing Bill’s disappointment that she wasn’t on top of his dental hygiene, since it related to heart health, Hayley danced around, trying to placate him, while he continued to play cat-and-mouse with her. Acting satisfied, Bill gave Hayley the rest of the day off, then stared, concerned, at his photo of them. Caroline (Ellie Wang) entered and saw Bill’s dismay; when he began questioning her about Hayley, she admitted that her friendship with Hayley had fallen by the wayside in recent days. Caroline was shocked when she learned that Bill had begun giving credence to his daughters’ theory that Hayley was cheating on him with “Sammy.” Though she had no knowledge of Hayley and “Sammy” spending any time together, Caroline promised to give Bill an update on that score if she had cause to. Bill returned home, being chilly to Hayley and refusing her attempt to have sex. “What do you take me for?” Hayley was stunned by Bill’s sudden barrage of questions about whether she was fulfilled and whether she had a problem with him being substantially older than she was. When Bill all but accused her of not being capable of telling the truth, Hayley again gave him a song-and-dance about how much she loved him and how devoted she was to him. Bill accepted this — on the surface, as when he pulled her into an embrace, he didn’t look convinced. Hayley, for her part, seemed worried. Madvillainy Interrogated by police chief Elon (Malachi Malik), Joey (Jon Lindstrom) shrugged that he had no idea why Lia would suddenly have been found dead in her jail cell. Joey took offense when Elon suggested that he might have the inside track because he moved in similar circles to The Impaler, scoffing that the town’s kingpins didn’t get together for meetings like they were in the Legion of Doom. Elon was also intrigued that Joey had never mentioned having a sister, but Joey retorted that Elon wasn’t privy to family information because they weren’t friends; they only had a working relationship. After Elon left, Joey thought back to telling Heather that he didn’t want her “trail of dead bodies” to bring the police to his door; Heather had replied by crowing that people assuming The Impaler was a man made her doings easier. Then, Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) arrived with her interior decorator to begin redesigning the back room, but Joey was in no mood for surprise visitors and barely allowed them even a quick assessment of the space. Later, alone with Joey, Vanessa could see something serious was on his mind, but he spat that he didn’t want to talk – and that Vanessa needed to start thinking “strategically,” since it wasn’t safe to just let random strangers onto his property. Vanessa became angry and was about to leave when Joey apologized, prompting her to say that he didn’t need to deal with his stress alone. Joey called Vanessa the highlight of his days, and they hugged, each still appearing troubled. You’re Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) Grayson (Jordi Vilasuso) rushed into Garland Memorial and told Ashley (Jen Jacob) that Lia was dead. As they talked, Heather arrived – having purposely sliced her hand with a knife – and listened in on the conversation. Heather eyed Grayson as he left, and when Ashley met Heather and saw she was wounded, she arranged for Heather to get stitches. Afterward, Ashley joked that Heather shouldn’t play with knives. Jacob (Jibre Hordges) wasn’t surprised when Grayson suddenly arrived at the precinct, fearing for his life because The Impaler seemed to be “tying up loose ends.” Grayson knew in his gut that Lia’s death hadn’t been because of an accidental overdose or from killing herself; Jacob was only willing to commit to established facts, not theories – and so far, Lia’s demise was only in the early stages of investigation. Elon returned to the station as Jacob told Grayson that not enough people knew about him cooperating with the authorities for him to be in any danger. Once Grayson left, Elon felt that The Impaler case had probably come to its natural conclusion. Jacob disagreed, still determined to make the leader of the Red Market pay for Derek’s death – and adding that, if they could find proof that Lia had been murdered, it would be enough to identify The Impaler and bring him down once and for all. Grayson returned to the hospital, somewhat relaxed by Jacob’s lack of concern about him potentially having a target on his back. Still, Grayson suggested that he and Ashley keep their distance for her safety, but she insisted on staying by the side of the man she loved. This was the first time Ashley had professed her love for Grayson, and he reciprocated the sentiment. Revelation Song Dani visited Nicole, perturbed by Chelsea and Kat’s design house being in jeopardy because of their association with Takahashi, the Tokyo-based company that supposedly used sweatshops and child labor. When Dani mentioned that she and Andre were going to Asia anyway because of his photography gig in Seoul, Nicole wondered how Dani would react if Bill had another medical crisis while she was away. As Dani defended herself, Nicole received a call from Vernon letting her know that Lia was reported dead. Her hand bandaged, Heather was surprised to see Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley) at the hospital – and to learn that he was a plastic surgeon. After Heather read his name on his ID badge, Carlton flirted heavily with her and asked for her name – though she would only give him her first. Nicole and Dani emerged and witnessed the sparks between Carlton and Heather; Nicole was shocked not only to learn that Dani was fast becoming besties with Heather, but that Heather was Joey’s sister. Soon alone with Carlton, Nicole let him know that their former chief of staff had died. The news rattled Carlton, but he was truly startled when Nicole revealed that his new playmate and Joey were siblings. Runnin’ Game Andre was in the middle of packing for his and Dani’s trip to Seoul when Ted (Keith D. Robinson) stopped by – to convey the news of Lia’s death, and also to find out why Andre had been so spooked as of late. Ted deduced that it had to do with a woman since Andre had made so many inquiries about how he had handled his affair with Leslie. Andre didn’t deny that a lover from his past had surfaced…and that there was no telling what the unpredictable woman would do if she got “pissed off.” Ted appreciated Andre’s urgency in taking Dani out of town, but maintained that the problem wouldn’t be gone when he returned. Ted reminded Andre that he had plenty of experience dealing with “unhinged exes” (read: Leslie) and proposed that, instead of running away, Andre tackle the situation head-on. Perhaps there was a way that Andre could outsmart his mystery woman. Taking that to heart, Andre showed up at Heather’s hotel room, where she swooned that she’d known he’d be back. Andre saw her injured hand and asked about it, saying that just because their relationship was in the past didn’t mean he’d ever stop caring about her. Heather loved this, and Andre’s admission that seeing her again had brought up many memories. He held her hands, but he refuted that there was more to him coming by to report that he was going overseas with Dani; Andre could have just sent her a text, Heather said. Heather resumed caressing Andre, then abruptly kissed him, and Andre leaned into it, kissing her back, though after a moment he scurried away, saying he shouldn’t have done it. In her room, Heather giggled in joyful disbelief; outside, Andre wore a determined but doubtful expression. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s episode below. Missed a recap? 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On the Friday, August 28, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Anita (Tamara Tunie) hit the wrong note, The Impaler struck again, and Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) got an eyeful. People Get Ready Vernon (Clifton Davis) entered his living room to hear Anita apologizing to Sharon on the phone. After she hung up, she revealed that Sharon and Tracy had wanted her to perform at a jazz festival, but, despite Vernon’s encouragement, Anita insisted that her voice hadn’t recovered from the damage it had sustained during her intensive chemotherapy. To prove it, she practiced scales in front of Vernon and couldn’t hit the higher notes. Anita fretted that the cancer treatments had diminished her range and caused a loss of control. She thought she’d be ready to record with The Articulettes when the time came, but not if she overworked her voice now. Vernon regretted pushing his wife, though she remarked that if he hadn’t pushed, where Tracy and Sharon were concerned, she never would have mended fences with her “sisters.” Triangle Ship Kat (Colby Nixon) and Izaiah (Lami) were laughing together at Orphey Gene’s, annoying the arriving Eva (Ambyr Michelle), who made sure to mention that she had just seen Tomas and that Kat obviously wasn’t at the work appointment she had left him to attend. After Kat and Eva exchanged frosty pleasantries, Izaiah assured Eva that they had only been talking about ChelseaKat’s upcoming appearance at the Tokyo Fashion Collective and complimented Kat on her acumen. Once Kat left, Eva demanded to know why Izaiah was sucking up to her sister. Izaiah didn’t think Eva should be upset about him praising Kat, prompting Eva to fume that Kat had no experience and that ChelseaKat had achieved any level of success only because of Chelsea’s connections and money. Izaiah picked up on the sibling rivalry and empathized, recalling his own with Jacob and Luke; though he had come into his own, he still cared what his family thought of him. Eva admitted that it hurt when Kat looked down on her, especially since the only difference between them was that Kat came from behind the gates and Eva didn’t. Yet Eva recognized the good in her life, including Izaiah. The couple shared a tender goodbye when Izaiah had to get to work, and June (Jasmine Burke), who had waited on them, credited Jacob with being the catalyst for getting her off the streets. Having seen the tension between Izaiah and Eva, June advised Eva to hold on tight to him and to make sure he knew he was her everything. The Bigger Picture Heather (Ashley Jones) unintentionally startled Dani (Karla Mosley), who was lost in thought at the country club. Dani was surprised when Heather revealed how much she enjoyed the club’s kickboxing class since it helped her release her aggression. “I’m lethal,” Heather grinned. Talk turned to how Dani’s Vegas wedding photo with Andre going viral had led Ridge Forrester of Forrester Creations to tap them for a media campaign, which Andre had been too camera-shy to take part in. Heather was intrigued by why Andre didn’t like having his photo taken. In the back room of the Lakeview, Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) told Joey (Jon Lindstrom) that Lia Whitmore, the former Garland chief of staff who had been instrumental in running the blood plasma ring and had become a key witness, had been found dead in her jail cell. Randy assumed that The Impaler had taken Lia out and was adamant that Joey interrogate Heather, since she was in tight with the crime lord. Joey barked that he would handle Heather and directed Randy to dig into the true cause of Lia’s death. D’Evils As Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) and Kat arrived at the country club for a session of wedding planning with Dani, Smitty (Mike Manning) saw them and relayed that Takahashi, the company whose distribution of ChelseaKat products had made it possible for Kat and Chelsea to go to Tokyo, had had the whistle blown on them for running sweatshops and utilizing child labor. Naomi joined them and immediately called Takahashi to get their take on the rumor, only to be told they would discuss it with ChelseaKat after they got to Japan. Dani found this unacceptable, and neither Kat nor Chelsea wanted their company associated with any organization that employed such unethical practices. They didn’t want to abort their trip to Tokyo, but when Naomi learned that Fenmore’s Department Stores (out of Genoa City) were squeamish about ChelseaKat being connected to Takahashi, they realized that they had no choice but to back out. “Why do people have to suck?” a flattened Chelsea asked. “Right?” Kat came back. Good Girl Gone Bad Elon (Malachi Malik) approached Jacob (Jibre Hordges) at his desk at the police department and divulged that Lia had died in prison from an apparent overdose. Father and son were dubious that Lia had killed herself, wondering if The Impaler had permanently silenced the woman. Later, Smitty found Jacob at the station and was horrified to learn that Lia was dead – especially since he had just gone to see her the day before. Jacob wasn’t thrilled that Smitty had once again acted alone; Smitty explained that he had gotten no new information from Lia. If anything, he went on, Lia had been trying to get intel from him. Jacob decided that both Smitty and Grayson needed to watch their backs with The Impaler possibly back in play, and when Naomi stopped by and got the update, she became worried for Jacob. Joey called Heather to the casino and demanded to know whether she had reached Lia. Heather snarked that Lia was a whole lot less trouble now that she was dead, and Joey didn’t want Heather’s actions bringing the police to his door. Indeed, Elon came in, and Heather introduced herself before leaving. Then, Joey shared Elon’s disgust with the Red Market and the chaos it had caused – so Elon asked Joey to divulge whatever he knew about The Impaler, hoping to take “him” down. I Should Have Cheated After Hayley (Marquita Goings) came to the firm and made noise about Bill risking his stress level by taking on a new case with Naomi, she lied that she couldn’t make lunch with Bill because of a dental appointment, instructing him to eat a salad she had left for him in the break room. Bill briefly ducked out of his office but came back in time to catch Hayley on the phone with Randy, compelling him to come to Uptown right away. Following Hayley to Uptown, Bill lurked outside as Hayley told that Randy she needed a new batch of poison – she had used everything she’d had left in the dressing she’d prepared with Bill’s salad. Bill flashed back to Chelsea warning him that Hayley had repeatedly been seen with Randy/Sammy. Randy slipped a fresh bottle into Hayley’s purse, and she gloated that she might not even need it, since Bill could be dead by the time he finished his lunch. Indeed, Bill was eating the salad when Hayley returned to the office, and she was surprised, as he was known to cheat on his diet. Bill seemed to boil at the mention of cheating and shot daggers at Hayley. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s episode below. Missed a recap? 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The folks at “Dishin’ Days,” the popular podcast series where all things “Days of our Lives” are discussed each week, featuring weekly recaps and conversations with some of the Peacock-exclusive series’ fan-favorite stars, are expanding their connection to Salem with a set of virtual and in-person events this fall, including game nights, an in-studio live taping of the podcast and forging your way through an escape room with cast members that is followed by a mix and mingle. The fun kicks off in September with a virtual game of “Wheel of Fortune,” starting with Raven Bowens (Chanel Dupree DiMera) and Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera) on Wednesday, September 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, and again on Wednesday, September 23, also at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, featuring Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis) and Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton). Presented live on Zoom, both events include tickets to either watch the game as it’s played or play it yourself. For more information and how to purchase tickets to the session featuring Raven and Carson, click here. Meanwhile, for Telfer and Godfrey, click here. On Saturday, November 14, a thrilling day of “Dishin’ Days” kicks off live and in person, with the show’s hosts (Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles) taping a live episode of the podcast in a yet-to-be-disclosed location in Burbank, CA, which will be followed up by a meet-and-greet with special guests set to appear. Later that evening, excitement awaits as fans join “Days of our Lives” star Hank Northrop (Liam Selejko) and some of his fellow castmates as they work their way through an escape room, an event that also includes a mix-and-mingle. For more information about the live podcast taping and to purchase tickets, click here. Meanwhile, to join in the fun of escaping with the stars, followed by a mix-and-mingle, click here for tickets. For more on “Dishin’ Days,” follow the podcast on all available social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). You can also visit dishindays.com. Note: The post Podcast Series ‘Dishin’ Days’ Presents Live Virtual & In-Person Fan Events Featuring Stars From ‘Days Of Our Lives’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On the Thursday, August 27, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates,” Eva (Ambyr Michelle) found herself in familiar situations, Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) discovered someone had gotten their groove back, and June (Jasmine Burke) unwittingly made things worse for Tomas (Alex Alegria). It Was Time For Tantrums At the country club, Kat (Colby Nixon) was surprised to hear from Tomas that Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) had gone straight back to running his firm despite just having come out of the hospital. Tomas was hopeful that Bill’s return meant Naomi would return to her own practice, though Kat sided with Naomi against Tomas’ attempt to insert himself into Madison’s malpractice case. Kat got a call and had to leave, disappointing Tomas. Eva was ready for her first post-transplant workout, though she grumbled about not being able to wear a crop top because of her abdominal scar. Izaiah (Lami) gently tried to persuade Eva not to push herself; Eva understood but still snarked about being reduced to lifting 2-pound weights with old ladies. When Eva arrived at the club, she found Tomas dejected and offered to talk about what was wrong, as long as it didn’t involve Kat. Tomas complained that Naomi was edging him out at the firm; Eva saw his point and suggested he try finding employment elsewhere. After he said he had once interviewed for a position at another practice, only for Bill to promote him to junior partner, Tomas nixed Eva’s idea that he have Kat talk to Naomi on his behalf. Realizing that the topic of Kat had come up again, the two instead talked about how well Eva’s relationship with Izaiah was going, yet when they shared a parting hug, Tomas looked wistful. Darling Nikki Ted (Keith D. Robinson) noticed the spring in Carlton’s step at the hospital and got him to admit he had been “slayed by a siren” he had met at Uptown. Their guy talk was interrupted when Nicole suddenly arrived; she sensed a story but instead asked Ted if something was wrong with Kat, given Kat wanted to meet but wouldn’t say why. The ex-spouses hoped it didn’t have anything to do with Tomas, whom neither was particularly excited about. Kat finally sat down with Nicole; after they dished about Kial, Kat revealed that she and Chelsea wanted to call their new purse the “Nikki.” Nicole immediately dismissed the idea, despite Kat trying to convince her that there was merit in Nicole reclaiming Leslie’s insulting nickname for herself. Nicole caught that Kat had consulted Izaiah about her concept, prompting her to ask whether the two were becoming friends. “Maybe when he and Eva break up,” Kat casually smirked. Finally It Has Happened To Me Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley) ran into Ted once again, grinning that his hookup from the night before had been uninhibited. Ted was surprised when Carlton sighed that he’d probably never see the woman again, since she hadn’t given him her number…or his name. Ted popped in on Nicole to find out what Kat wanted to talk about. After Nicole assured him that it had only been a business matter, she returned to asking what Ted and Carlton had been gossiping about. She expressed that she felt the men had been talking about her, and she wondered whether she should reach out to Carlton if he was having a hard time with their breakup. Ted smiled that Carlton was doing just fine, and that he was clearly moving on. Take Me To The King Jacob (Jibre Hordges) found Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) getting ready to put in time at Bill’s firm even though Bill had been released from Garland. Naomi wanted to be sure Bill wouldn’t overdo things and was pissed that Hayley hadn’t insisted he stay home. June came to the firm to see Naomi about a potential legal issue, but Bill invited her to sit down for a free consultation. After June explained that Lucy, a friend of hers, was about to have her rent raised to unaffordable levels because her deceased mother’s name was on the lease, Bill recognized the property owner’s name and suggested that he and Naomi could attempt to resolve the issue pro bono. June was grateful, especially when Bill deemed her a member of the extended family because she was Tyrell and Samantha’s mother. Later, Naomi entered Bill’s office and said she had everything handled, meaning Bill could go home. Bill refused, so Naomi let up out of fear of spiking his heart rate. Bill relayed how June had advocated for Lucy and also resisted Naomi handling that matter alone, since he relished the idea of playing good cop for a change. Father and daughter began exploring avenues for proceeding, after which Tomas arrived, happy to see Bill recovered. Bill was curt with Tomas and pushed back their meeting in favor of working with Naomi. Tomas fumed once he was alone in the hallway. Parents Just Don’t Understand Bubbly June served the Hawthorne brothers at Orphey Gene’s, where the men talked about how their mother had come around to Eva and had given Izaiah sound advice on how to help Eva with her scar issue. Speaking to Jacob, Izaiah revealed their mother’s plan to have the whole family – sans Luke, the middle brother who was living in Detroit – over for one of her customary Sunday dinners. After Jacob stressed that Elon truly wanted a better relationship with him, Izaiah confessed that going near the house he grew up in reduced him to the surly 16-year-old he had once been, and he worried that he might start things up out of habit. Jacob was certain that Izaiah had grown and that their parents were genuinely trying to mend things with him. He’s Mine Kat entered the diner and thanked Jacob for confirming that Chelsea’s stalker, Allison, was still behind bars. Jacob reported that the authorities had found a burner phone in Allison’s cell, which was how she had contacted Chelsea; Jacob was glad that Kat had allowed him to do the detective work this time instead of putting herself on the case, as she had in other instances. Jacob had to go back to work, leaving Izaiah and Kat to talk amongst themselves. Kat told him that Nicole had rejected having the new ChelseaKat product named after her, so Izaiah brainstormed other ways they could indirectly honor Nicole with it. Their spitballing devolved into laughter…just as Eva came into Orphey Gene’s and saw them. Beyond The Gates: Clip Of The Day Check out a clip from today’s episode below. Missed a recap? Click here to find out what else you missed on “Beyond the Gates.” Note: The post Beyond The Gates Recap: Tomas Continued To Hold A Grudge first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More