Nicole and Mr Vaughn.. I can totally see that

4 hours ago, Vee said:

This is the soap opera business. Someone having a contract at another soap does not preclude them being released and appearing on their old soap at a later date (or being recast). Happens all the time.

That's true but it's not like Days ever really gave a crap about Eric as a character to begin with. The only pairing he had that was ever really successful that people liked was with Nicole, and the writers/TPTB pretty much screwed them over every chance they got. 

Facts. Which is why I always got happy when they reunited...and am VERY happy they got their HEA even if it is off-screen.

2 hours ago, dio said:

Martin & Smitty's adoptive children. Their mom is the previously unhoused/drug addicted lady, and she's now working at the diner. I think they are still being really secretive/mysterious about who their bio dad is.  

okay but Martin & Smitty's children aren't twins.  Per the dialogue, Tyrell is one year older than Samantha.  But yeah the show seems to treat them similarly so I get what you meant.

Oh so you think Carlton could be Tyrell&Samantha's bio-dad?  Interesting theory.

Edited October 7Oct 7 by janea4old

12 hours ago, Errol said:

I’m so sorry for any Nicole and Carlton fans out there. It was fun while it lasted, but it seems like the soon to be former Mrs. Richardson is also down for the swirl.  

Yass.

12 hours ago, Errol said:

I’m so sorry for any Nicole and Carlton fans out there. It was fun while it lasted, but it seems like the soon to be former Mrs. Richardson is also down for the swirl.  

If Bill reconciles with Dani, and Greg Vaughan's character gets with Nicole, 
then we'll have a similar scenario to Queen Sugar,
with Timon K Durrett and Greg Vaughan playing men involved with two sisters from the main family.

Edited October 7Oct 7 by janea4old

On 10/5/2025 at 4:22 PM, janea4old said:

Fyi, since spring 2025 Greg Vaughan has been public about his relationship with Shanna Moakler.  Shanna Moakler is a model and former Playboy playmate who is friends with Kelly Monaco, and almost did a podcast with Kelly.
Interestingly, both Shanna Moakler and Daphnée Duplaix are both currently working as judges to select new 2026 Playboy playmates.
More on all of that on this SON thread (Link) 

Shanna Moakler's video montage of all the headlines about GV's casting:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPeog8pjuRN/

shannamoakler
🎬 Big news alert! The secret’s out — my man @thegreg_vaughan is officially part of the cast of @beyondthegatescbs 🖤

I couldn’t be prouder of him — his hard work, talent, and heart are finally getting the spotlight they deserve. The world’s about to see what I see every day — a total powerhouse on and off screen.

Catch him on your TVs this fall on Beyond The Gates! trust me, it’s going to be 🔥👏

#beyondTheGates #GregVaughan #ProudMoment #TVMagic #FallPremiere

 

 

 

 

 

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22 hours ago, dio said:

Martin & Smitty's adoptive children. Their mom is the previously unhoused/drug addicted lady, and she's now working at the diner. I think they are still being really secretive/mysterious about who their bio dad is.  

Yeah I figured that you were talking about them. I was just joking. And yes I believe they haven’t said anything about who their bio dad is for a reason. 

its official

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjVQkZDYl6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

46 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

its official
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjVQkZDYl6/

Greg Vaughan instagram video statement
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjVQkZDYl6/

His ig account doesn't embed, but here is the full video.
Well worth watching!

https://bsky.app/profile/autigers4ever.bsky.social/post/3m2p35pimck2q

I love this guy. Big fan. So excited to see who he will be on the show. #LFG #Greg #BeyondTheGates #BTG

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— Karen - “Nicole’s Ride or Die” (@autigers4ever.bsky.social) Oct 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM

 

https://x.com/greg_vaughan/status/1975959887307030893

I’m honored to be joining a world that celebrates representation, heart, and truth. I’m here
to honor that foundation, not
replace it.

Thank you @MicheleValJean & and our incredible
cast&crew, writers, and
our audience who make this series worth celebrating. #BeyondTheGates

— Greg Vaughan (@greg_vaughan) October 8, 2025

 

4 hours ago, janea4old said:

https://x.com/greg_vaughan/status/1975959887307030893

 

I wonder if there's some drama brewing ? His qoute of Im here to honor that tradition and not replace it is interesting 

There's no drama. He's just being respectful.

28 minutes ago, Rmodelboy said:

I wonder if there's some drama brewing ? His qoute of Im here to honor that tradition and not replace it is interesting 

 

17 minutes ago, Vee said:

There's no drama. He's just being respectful.

Exactly.  It's even more clear in his above-posted video that respectfulness is his intention.