Starrleena's Weekly Soap Critiques - March 19-23, 2018

Weekly Soap Critiques – March 19-23, 2018

The Young & the Restless

J.T. is coerced by Paul and Christine to spy on Victor in order to get the goods on him to have Victor convicted.  Victoria and J.T. have an argument which leads to an abusive situation between them.  Victor sets a trap for J.T. … which he falls for, heading over to Victor’s to gather more evidence.  It leads to threats and an ultimatum, and a fight between Victor and J.T. to which Victor is pushed down the stairs by J.T.  Will J.T. disappear from Genoa City?  Who will be blamed:  Jack?

Dina confesses to Abby that Jack is not John’s son during an interview.  How will Ashley react to this news?  How will Jack?

The Bold & the Beautiful

$Bill wakes from his coma after being shot and accuses a Forrester of shooting him, which leads to Ridge to being arrested and charged with the attempted murder of $Bill Spencer.  The question is, how can $Bill know who shot him?  His back was turned and it was dark?  And Justin and the staff member at Spencer was hiding something, as was Pam?  

And Liam is not so thrilled to learn from Hope that his father proposed to Steffy!

General Hospital

Will Drew and Franco’s predicament with Jim Harvey lead to a brotherly bond after learning that Jim is hiding a secret from them; and Jordan and Curtis find Franco’s adoptive mother, Betsy Frank, who has been apparently been held hostage by Jim Harvey.  Will she finally tell Franco and Drew the truth about their past?

And Nelle stoops to a new low as she plants evidence in Carly’s office relating to Morgan.  Is this a desperate attempt to make Carly look crazy so Michael will run back to her?

And Sam finally fesses up to her feelings about Jason and Drew to Drew?  Sam is in a hard position, in love with two men who are brothers and a father to each of her children.  How will Sam decided who she wants?

Days of Our Lives

Chaos erupts in the courtroom at Gabi’s trial when she confesses to sleeping with Eli.  Now that JJ knows Lani slept with Eli, ultimately forcing Lani to admit Eli is the father of her baby?  How will this affect JJ?

In Hong Kong, Gabby has to pretend to be Abigail when Chad shows up at her hotel room. 

Starrleen's Weekly Soap Critiques - March 12-16, 2018

Weekly Soap Critiques – March 12-16, 2018

The Young & the Restless

Ashley telling Victor that she will only come back to Newman if he fires Victoria?  Would Victor really fire his beloved daughter?  Were you surprised when he demoted Victoria or was it an obvious move?

The Bold & Beautiful

In the wake of $Bill’s shooting, Thomas returns to L.A.  Was it just an accident or did Thomas have a motive for coming back?  And Caroline is back, angry with $Bill for her current predicament?  Did Caroline shoot $Bill or was it someone else?  Thomas and Sally’s reunion is overshadowed by $Bill’s shooting.

General Hospital

It’s getting more and more obvious that Jim Harvey has secrets, but what does he have to hide when it comes to Franco and Drew?  Did he push Drew down the stairs and frame Franco all those years ago?  Is Jim Harvey an abusive person with a secret?  The answer may hide in Franco and Drew’s minds?

Days of Our Lives

Marci Miller doing triple duty as another alter emerges:  Dr. Laura.  Three personalities—Abigail, Gabby, and Dr.  Laura—who will survive?  Gabi’s is charged with the murder of Andre DiMera and Eli questions if he did the right thing in letting JJ think he is the father of Lani’s baby?

Starrleena's Weekly Soap Spoilers - March 19-23, 2018

Weekly Soap Spoilers – March 19-23, 2018

The Young & the Restless

Nikki makes a confession.

Paul pressures J.T.

Billy receives an intriguing invitation.

Nick questions Arturo’s motives.

Abby takes on a new project.

Lily is out for revenge.

J.T. and Victoria’s relationship takes an unexpected turn.

Devon and Hilary reach an agreement.

Victor sets a trap.

Jack loses his cool.

Nick’s attempts at goodwill backfire.

Ashley protects her reputation.

Victor issues J.T. an ultimatum.

Dina reveals a secret.

Sparks fly between Nick and Sharon.

The Bold & the Beautiful

Caroline manifests her anger at the person who has caused her current predicament:  $Bill.

Thomas confides in Ridge the truth about $Bill and Caroline’s appalling treachery.

Wyatt and Justin engage in an intense spat over power and control of Spencer Publications.

Steffy confronts Brooke over her spilling secrets about $Bill to Hope.

Steffy’s worst nightmare comes to a realization when Hope tells Liam about $Bill’s proposal to Steffy.

Ridge’s anger toward $Bill grows with every new revelation he hears.

Liam is pushed over the edge when he realizes that $Bill’s advice about taking Steffy back was actually a threat.

Distressing by Hope’s betrayal, Steffy furiously demands she makes her intentions clear regarding Liam.

Hope attempts to convince Steffy that she is not the enemy, but $Bill is.

Liam is floored when $Bill makes a startling accusation against Ridge.

General Hospital

Elizabeth looks for answers.

Franco confesses.

Jason meets with Anna.

Griffin takes a risk.

Ned feels compromised.

Griffin offers his advice.

Sam gets a break.

Liz turns to Jordan for help.

Curtis is surprised.

Kiki is grateful.

Drew’s instincts kick in.

Jordan makes a startling discovery.

Ava wonders if Nelle is taking things too far.

Griffin accepts an offer from Ava.

Michael is let down.

Franco is uncertain of his future.

Nelle grows flusterated.

Carly is pleasantly surprised.

Alexis rises to Finn’s defense.

Andre encourages Anna to live her life.

Sam wrestles with her feelings.

Nelle makes a bold move.

Jason meets with Spinelli.

Andre gets an earful from Sonny.

Julian bumps into Alexis.

Days of Our Lives

Chad and Stefan argue about Abigail traveling to Hong Kong with Stefan.

Kayla vents to Marlena about her anger toward John.

Steve gets John to accept his forgiveness.

Brady uses the New Face of Bella contest to spend time with Eve.

In Hong Kong, Hope seeks refuge with her son, Shawn.

Rafe and Kate open up to one another.

Chloe returns home to Lucas, unaware a mysterious person has followed her to Salem.

Sonny has a bitter encounter with Paul and Will.

Vivian has a warning for Sonny.

Gabby does her best to cover in front of Kate.

Eli supports Gabi as they mentally prepare for her trial.

JJ receives positive news about his new career.

Stefan and Gabby arrive in Hong Kong and begin to bond.

Hope seeks legal assistance from Belle.

Gabi’s trial begins.

Lani takes the stand, which leads to major fireworks.

Hope spies Stefan with a mysterious woman, not realizing it’s Abigail/Gabby.

Gabby is stunned when Chad arrives at her hotel room.

Chaos erupts in the courtroom after Lani’s confession.

Gabi receives shocking news.

Starrleena's Weekly Soap Spoilers - March 12-16, 2018

Weekly Soap Spoilers – March 12-16, 2018

The Young & the Restless

Victor takes control.

Hilary pushes Devon to accept her offer.

Abby and Victoria’s feud reaches a boiling point.

Tensions rise between Victor and J.T.

Ashley fights back.

Victoria recovers from a scandal.

Sharon leans on Nick.

Lily schemes to keep Hiary out of Devon’s life.

Nikki is busted.

The Bold & the Beautiful

Ridge is both stunned and thrilled with Sheila’s forthcoming information about her misdeeds.

Now adversaries, Justin and Wyatt compare notes about who is more culpable than the other.

Tension thaws between Sally and Thomas when he asks for her forgiveness for taking $Bill’s bait.

Hope and Steffy marvel at Liam, who emotes and debates his conflicting feelings.

A mysterious woman settles in town with a serious score to settle.

Steffy and Hope continue to bond over their mutual concern for Liam.

General Hospital

Franco pleads with Drew.

Carly encourages Sonny.

Peter pays a visit to Griffin.

Anna confronts Valentin.

Kiki gets a surprise from her mentor.

Franco risks losing everything.

Nelle shows her maternal side.

Michael is propositioned.

Finn calls Alexis.

Curtis is taken aback.

Drew forgers an unlikely partnership.

Spinelli gets a lead.

Nina is put off by Peter’s interest in Maxie.

Ned gets in over his head.

Julian and Kim commiserate.

Drew grows flusterated with Franco.

Liz and Kim bond.

Alexis offers Sam her perspective.

Ned loses his temper.

Dante and Lulu have much to be grateful for.

Griffin questions Peter.

Anna vents to Andre.

Peter gets good news.

Maxie and Nina get good news.

Michael confides in Carly.

Days of Our Lives

Brady’s nuptials to Eve come to a grinding halt.

Maggie and Victor attempt a reconciliation.

Steve and Kayla have a touching moment as they deal with his medical condition.

Will and Paul share a kiss.

Brady reels from the fallout of his non-wedding to Eve.

Ciara and Tripp grow closer and finally kiss.

Claire is stunned by Ciara’s news.

Adrienne has a warm reunion with Steve.

Abigail seeks help from Kayla.

Chad searches Stefan’s office and finds incriminating evidence.

Gabi lays into Lani about her one-night stand with Eli.

Valerie tries to talk JJ out of marrying Lani until the baby arrives.

A vulnerable Gabby opens up to Stefan, and she makes a bold decision.

Chad confides in Kate his concerns about Abigail.

JJ calls Valerie on her negativity toward him and Lani.

Eli lays down the law with Julie.

Lani and Chad confront Stefan about Andre’s phone.

Gabby is forced to pretend to be Abigail in front of Kayla and Jennifer.

Tripp disapproves of Ciara’s plan to get back at Claire.

Determined to win her back, Brady gives Eve an ultimatum.

Liz’s Invisible General Hospital Kids: To SORAS Or Not To SORAS?

If you didn’t know better, you’d think Liz had just one son on General Hospital (GH) since he’s the one we see the most. Heck, maybe the soap is making up for lost time since this particular son was presumed dead for a few years.

But alas, Cam and Aiden seem to be invisible–or they spend a lot of time with Gram, up in their rooms, and at sleepovers. Do you want to see more of them? And better yet, do you want to see more of them looking and acting somewhat older? Soap Hub asked just this question.

GROW UP!
Out of nearly 4,000 votes, 41% of you think it’s time for Liz’s (Rebecca Herbst) kids to catch an acute case of SORAS, especially Cameron.

Considering he was born around the same time as Morgan, and Morgan has already been married, divorced, and hospitalized after trying to jump off a roof, and then allegedly blown to smithereens, Cam has a lot of catching up to do.

Plus, there was a time when Cam had a thing for Josslyn and now Josslyn has been SORAS’d, has a boyfriend, and became Cam’s camp counselor.

  

Seriously, give this kid a growth spurt and create a love triangle already.

Never Change, But Please Appear
Then, there are 58% of you that would like to see all three kids grow in real time, but you really, really want to see Cam and Aiden more. It makes no sense that Liz seems to only have one kid she cares about and the other two are persona non grata.

She’s always talking about her “boys” yet we see these boys about twice a year. Will they show to her wedding to Franco (Roger Howarth) or will they be at a friend’s house or with Gram because they have a cold? Will Gram even be there? That right there is the ultimate question.

General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for airtimes.

The Young and the Restless Spoilers (YR): A Mental Breakdown

The Young and the Restless spoilers (YR) reveal Sharon already hopping back onto the crazy train!

Shacking Up
 
Offering Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Christian a home is a lovely act of charity but it doesn’t come without a cost. Sharon’s (Sharon Case) finally stable after yet another heartbreak and having her ex so close could be a huge trigger.

After all, it’s no secret Sharon’s in love with being in love.

Voices of Reason
Mariah (Camryn Grimes) can see trouble coming a mile away. Her mom is on a slippery slope and she has her eyes peeled for the first sign of trouble. Not only has Nick broken Sharon’s heart one too many times, but having Christian back in his old bedroom won’t end well for anyone.

Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) is also against this roommate situation. She warns Nick to change gears and keep his distance. Sharon may seem all fine and good now but it doesn’t take much for her to go off her rocker!

Red Alarms!
Sadly, Mariah and Phyllis are right. Not even 12 hours after Nick unpacks his bags and Sharon’s already sliding back to her old ways!

Sharon’s playing her own version of house and it’s going  south real fast. Not only does her jealousy flare when Phyllis phones Nick’s phone but she even ignores the call. It looks like Sharon doesn’t want anything getting in the way of her happy little family.

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
It also doesn’t take Sharon long to jump into mommy mode with Christian. Sharon was his mother before and if Nick stays she might be again. Getting her hands back on the baby could be dangerous if she decides to never let go!

Nick needs to keep his eyes wide open while living under the same roof. Sharon’s overdue for a manic episode and this is just the thing to push her over the edge.

The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers (Photos): A Life On The Line And Confusion!

Days of Our Lives spoilers (DOOL) promise a week with a major pregnancy concern and multiple shocking revelations!

Gabi finally learns the truth about Lani’s baby. Eli confesses that he’s the baby’s father. Speaking of the baby, Lani rushes to the hospital in distress — could her pregnancy be in danger?

Speaking of danger, Abby runs around doing things she doesn’t remember. Comments from Chad confuse her, and later Stefan confronts her about her multiple unremembered wanderings.

These are just two of the explosive storylines coming up next week. Check out the slideshow below to find out what intense drama awaits Salemites next!

Days of our Lives airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for air times.

What Kassie DePaiva Wants From Arianne Zucker NOW

Arianne Zucker celebrated 20 years since bringing Nicole Walker to Salem this week, and just tweeting about it showed how much she’s missed by both fans and co-stars.

One person who especially misses her is former co-star Kassie DePaiva (Eve), who responded to Zucker’s tweet by congratulating her on the milestone — and then told her to come back to Salem.
This is made even more interesting since DePaiva’s character is currently sleeping with Zucker’s former love interest!

Not only that, she’s the only other character who knows the horrible truth of what Brady (Eric Martsolf) did to Nicole to get her to leave town — and leave true love Eric (Greg Vaughan). Eve knows — and she doesn’t care one bit!

  

Fans would love to see a stronger Nicole return to Salem, determined to ruin Brady’s life after what he put her through.

That would put her in direct conflict with Eve, which could create some fun drama for these two powerhouse actresses who obviously get along wonderfully off screen.

So is there any chance this could become a reality?

While Zucker has been quoted as saying never say never, there doesn’t seem to be anything on the horizon, which means at least not for the next six months since she show shoots with that much lead time. Guess we’ll just have to stay tuned to see if DePaiva is able to talk her into it.

Days of our Lives (DOOL) airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Time: General Hospital Star Is A Dad Once Again

You may not see him much anymore in Port Charles, but we know he’s always around guarding Sonny and enjoying his long-term relationship with Epiphany. But, that doesn’t mean General Hospital (GH) star Drew Cheetwood is not one busy man.

In fact, his life just got more crazy–but in a VERY good way–when his wife gave birth to their third child this past weekend.

Little Everly Drew Cheetwood came into the world all pink and perfect and loved by her parents.
The actor posted a snap of the newborn and her mom to Instagram, praising his wife for her strength and “grit” as she delivered a new life.

The couple has two older daughters, Grace, who will be five on Saturday, and Josephine, who is only 16 months old. The couple will definitely have their hands full with two little ones under two.
Take a look at the snaps below and saw “awww…”

General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Wild Speculation! Where In the World Is Chelsea Lawson?

When Chelsea first left Genoa City rumors ran rampant through The Young and the Restless (YR) fandom. The question of where she was heading and what she would do when she got there left viewers scratching their heads.

Mommy Dearest
For the most part, everyone thought for sure Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) would run back to her momma’s house. Afterall, Anita (Catherine Bach) is not only one of the biggest scammers out there, but also she taught Chelsea everything she knows.

Obviously, Anita would take her daughter and grandson in and protect them until everything blows over. Anita pulled off much worse schemes back in her day and hiding a wanted felon fits right in.

Anita’s A No-Go
However, it seems Chelsea didn’t go near her mother at all. In fact, the only communication she’s had with her mom is mailing her a rather scandalous flash drive that Anita uses to blackmail Nick!

So, if Chelsea wasn’t driving to Anita’s house that night where was she going?

  

Back to Basics?
It’s no secret Jordan (Darnell Kirkwood) aided Chelsea on the sly. He used to be her partner in crime and had they picked up right where they left off. He even went so far as to take her car in order to throw Victor off her trail.

Jordan can use his connections to help Chelsea start a whole new life. It wasn’t that long ago when Adam was alive and she called Jordan for help to get new IDs for their escape.

Frenemies Unite?
Then there’s Kevin (Greg Rikaart). His recent homecoming came around too perfectly, and it seems rather obvious that he had a hand in setting up the scammer site. He’s just as afraid of Victor and knows exactly why Chelsea would want to get away from The Moustache.

But, there’s one little problem – running to Kevin also means running to Chloe. Even if Chelsea did get wind that Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) still lives, would she want to see her again?

Love Wins?
This really only leaves only Adam himself! What better ending to Chelsea’s saga reuniting with the man she loved. Adam’s been off the grid since his death, but if he contacted his wife she’d go running!

Plus, what other reason would she have to take Christian if she was going anywhere else? Being tied down with one child is hard enough on the run and two is nearly impossible. She wouldn’t think of taking that risk unless it was to reunite a father with both his sons!

The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes.

General Hospital Comings and Goings: An Old Favorite Makes A TRIUMPHANT PC Return!

Who’s coming and who’s going from General Hospital (GH)?

Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring or day player roles? Are any well remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join the General Hospi-tal fold in surprise new parts?

Here’s the latest casting news from the ABC soap.

The week of March 5, 2018
 
Tristan Rogers is heading back to General Hospital as WSB sleuth Robert Scorpio. Look for the actor to be involved in a meaty new plot beginning in the spring. Rogers starts taping his first scenes on March 19. He last appeared on the soap in January 2017.

Meanwhile, Genie Francis, who was sent out of town as Laura in January after her contract with the show expired, could soon be returning to the fold.

In a recent podcast with Daytime After Dark, ABC executive Nathan Varni noted that the GH writers are working to create a new storyline for the veteran actress. Of course, it all hinges on Francis, who would have to agree tor return for it, since she’s now a recurring player.

Michael Leone has been getting some air time as Cameron, Elizabeth’s (Rebecca Herbst) son, courtesy of his TV mom’s almost-wedding to Franco (Roger Howarth).

General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for air times.