It really sucks that Producers believe that ABS on Men & Firm breasts on women are what makes a good "Actor" and thats all what fans wanna see. Give me someone who can ACT. That is key here and always should be

It's not an either or thing. In a perfect world, the person would have both. They used to, at least. Bill Bell never hired an unattractive person.. not even a mildly attractive person as far as I can see.

You know he will be fired soon. Like someone said they are just waiting for BM to flop and ask for his job back....what a waste of the role of Billy.

I don't see BJ has a long term solution anyway. He will either be let go or will leave when the first or right prime time opportunity happens.

Take this a GOS but I heard DT only had a 6 month contract. I think there's more to this than why they are saying.

BM didn't have any chemistry with AH. I'll say it again, AH is at fault. At least BM came alive when bricking with EH. & if BM come back, I hope he demand to be put with somebody anybody else. Even if he got to go semi gay, but don't put Billy back with Victoria.

It's not an either or thing. In a perfect world, the person would have both. They used to, at least. Bill Bell never hired an unattractive person.. not even a mildly attractive person as far as I can see.

I don't want to be nasty and call specific names, but there certainly were exceptions to that rule. But i will concede that it was storyline dictated or the realm of supporting players.

Yes. Folks found BM charming and wanted to take a ride. They didn't want to ride DT. End of story. But DT could have done something about that though. He has a very attractive face. I think he is a cutey. All he needed was a personal trainer and a diet plan.

Once again DT wasnt fat. He wasnt J Crew Model either. 99% of the world isnt and DT had more a body that the majority has and shouldnt lose his job because of it. Cause he could do the most important thing for an actor and that is ACT!!!

It's not an either or thing. In a perfect world, the person would have both. They used to, at least. Bill Bell never hired an unattractive person.. not even a mildly attractive person as far as I can see.

Back then casting found someone who fit both. But we are talking NOW. Now all they care about is that the guys have Abs and the girls have big boobs. Talent in acting be damned

Edited May 26, 201411 yr by John

Even if David Tom was working on his body (which is unneeded IMO), he wasn't on long enough to get any results anyway. He had no chance no matter what he did. And Bill Bell did not cast for looks IMO. For any soap you can for looks to some extent, but his thing was more the charisma an actor has and he generally went for an old hollywood type. The type of emotional and psychological stories he told could usually bring the best out of anybody he cast. He wasn't shallow though. Look at Beth Maitland who despite her weight was treated like a true leading lady and was able to have the sexy guys just like anybody else, same for Tricia Cast. Fast forward to now and Traci and Nina are treated like mothers only and not even given the thought of a true romance like their contemporaries.

I feel like it's obvious BJ is just there as a placeholder until Miller someday returns, that way they won't get any backlash should they say replace Tom with Miller. Miller probably said no, but I bet he'll be back. Not that I want him back.

Edited May 26, 201411 yr by KMan101

Even if David Tom was working on his body (which is unneeded IMO), he wasn't on long enough to get any results anyway. He had no chance no matter what he did. And Bill Bell did not cast for looks IMO. For any soap you can for looks to some extent, but his thing was more the charisma an actor has and he generally went for an old hollywood type. The type of emotional and psychological stories he told could usually bring the best out of anybody he cast. He wasn't shallow though. Look at Beth Maitland who despite her weight was treated like a true leading lady and was able to have the sexy guys just like anybody else, same for Tricia Cast. Fast forward to now and Traci and Nina are treated like mothers only and not even given the thought of a true romance like their contemporaries.

AMEN!!!!!!

Billy Miller also looked far from super toned either. And Billy shouldn't be pushing 40.

Once again DT wasnt fat. He wasnt J Crew Model either. 99% of the world isnt and DT had more a body that the majority has and shouldnt lose his job because of it. Cause he could do the most important thing for an actor and that is ACT!!!

Back then casting found someone who fit both. But we are talking NOW. Now all they care about is that the guys have Abs and the girls have big boobs. Talent in acting be damned

I never said that DT was fat. I only implied that he is not every woman's (man's) fantasy. And isn't that what this is about.

The majority of women in the world are not a size 6 or under either. When the writers want to pair a man with an Abbot woman and they choose Tracy over Ashley then I won't have a problem with DT as some leading man. Until then, he needs to do some crunches!

Even if David Tom was working on his body (which is unneeded IMO), he wasn't on long enough to get any results anyway. He had no chance no matter what he did. And Bill Bell did not cast for looks IMO. For any soap you can for looks to some extent, but his thing was more the charisma an actor has and he generally went for an old hollywood type. The type of emotional and psychological stories he told could usually bring the best out of anybody he cast. He wasn't shallow though. Look at Beth Maitland who despite her weight was treated like a true leading lady and was able to have the sexy guys just like anybody else, same for Tricia Cast. Fast forward to now and Traci and Nina are treated like mothers only and not even given the thought of a true romance like their contemporaries.

I agree that DT wasn't on long enough. I just think JFP used fan backlash to get rid of him because he wasn't her choice. If he had been, she would have rode it out. End of story.

And I agree about Tracy and Nina. However, Tracy's weight always played a part in her story in Bell's days. It was never a non-issue. I don't remember Nina's weight being a factor but I might not be remembering things as they were.

I never said that DT was fat. I only implied that he is not every woman's (man's) fantasy. And isn't that what this is about.

The majority of women in the world are not a size 6 or under either. When the writers want to pair a man with an Abbot woman and they choose Tracy over Ashley then I won't have a problem with DT as some leading man. Until then, he needs to do some crunches!

That thinking right there is why eating disorders are so rampant

Sorry but the fact that the first ting we want from actors is to look good without clothes on instead of being to act is the problem

Edited May 26, 201411 yr by John

That thinking right there is why eating disorders are so rampant

Sorry but the fact that the first ting we want from actors is to look good without clothes on instead of being to act is the problem

No...the thinking is that I am tired of the double standard for men with respect to looks and age. I am over it.

Personally The looks of the actor/actress should always be at least 2nd position to their acting ability. Can they get into the character and make the audience see them as the role thru their acting? That is the key deciding factor for me. Weight, height etc is secondary.

Personally The looks of the actor/actress should always be at least 2nd position to their acting ability. Can they get into the character and make the audience see them as the role thru their acting? That is the key deciding factor for me. Weight, height etc is secondary.

There is a reason that almost every leading man on this show over the age of 45 is with a woman at least 15 years his junior! I am over it!