Saturday, December 26, 2020

Soap Spoilers: December 28, 2020-January 1, 2021/January 4-8, 2021

 

Jordi Vilasuso as Rey Rosales

The Young and the Restless

Newcomer Sally enlightens someone about her past, Phyllis looks to a former associate for information, and Sharon and Rey’s New Year’s Eve wedding day brings an unexpected guest.

Young & Restless spoilers for Friday December 25:

In this encore presentation of the Christmas episode which originally aired on December 24, 2019, Jack gets into the holiday spirit despite difficult circumstances, Ashley comes home for a visit and a special surprise awaits Michael and Lauren.

Young & Restless spoilers week of December 28:

Y&R Opinion: Instead of dwelling on the lack of scandal and intrigue, lets focus on the positive, which includes sexy banter, a classic caper, and hope for teen rebellion.

Young & Restless spoilers for Monday December 28:

Does anyone remember when these two disposed of a dead body in a rolled up carpet? There’s no telling what’s going on this time as Phyllis presses Kevin for intel.

Rey’s been through a lot this year both personally and professionally so when the opportunity presents itself, Sharon is there to stand by her man.

Nick was disappointed by his sister’s move to sell Phyllis’ hotel out from under her, so it’s no surprise when he and Victoria share another difference of opinion.

Young & Restless spoilers for Tuesday December 29:

Faith’s faced some intense bullying and is being manipulated by someone calling herself a friend (hello, Jordan, we’re looking at you). But when push comes to shove, her sister Mariah acts to protect her.

Sally’s made no secret about her career ambitions and has been cautioned about her approach more than once. But someone in Genoa City will get a glimpse into what drives her when she finally opens up about her past.

Nate’s having a tough time of it lately what with facing an uncertain future as a surgeon. Things continue to go downhill for the good doctor when his plan to romance Elena backfires.

Young & Restless spoilers for Wednesday December 30:

Drama makes an unscheduled arrival in Genoa City when an unexpected guest crashes Sharon and Rey’s wedding. Will the nuptials come to a halt as a result?

Will Abby’s new husband have cause to be jealous when she reunites with her dashing former fiancĂ©, Arturo?

Young & Restless spoilers for Thursday December 31:

Will Devon and Amanda be tempted to share a kiss when they ring in the New Year together, or will they stick to singing “Auld Lang Syne?”

Unfortunately, the New Year doesn’t get off to a happy start for all Genoa City residents as Chelsea suffers a setback.

Sharon and Rey celebrate their love.

Young & Restless spoilers for Friday January 1:

Young & Restless will air the encore episode from December 30, 2019 in which Victor and Nikki celebrate the New Year in style, Phyllis flirts with Chance, and Nick makes a shocking decision.

 

Delon De Metz as Zende Forrester-Dominguez

 

The Bold and the Beautiful

Carter and Zende find themselves caught up in major drama when things turn ugly between Zoe and Paris, Brooke extends an unexpected invitation, and Liam and Steffy continue to struggle with their dirty little secret.

Meanwhile, like Stephanie’s portrait glaring down on the guests, who was judging that “party” Eric threw on Christmas Eve.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Friday December 25:

The Bold and the Beautiful flashes back to December 25, 2018 to revisit the episode in which Steffy and Liam celebrated Kelly’s first Christmas as everyone gathered at the Forrester mansion.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for week of December 28:

B&B opinion: Let's take a cue from Stephanie and judging Eric’s Christmas party, questioning the shifting relationships, and naming the year’s MVP — whose presence will you miss.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Monday December 28:

In a move no one could have seen coming, Brooke extends an olive branch and invites Thomas to move in with her and Ridge to recuperate. Will living in close proximity help to allay her suspicions about Thomas’ obsession with Hope… or confirm them?

After having overheard Zoe tell her sister it’s time for her to leave town, Zende dares to insert himself smack dab in the middle of the drama by suggesting that maybe Paris should consider sticking around.

More: The story B&B shouldn’t — but will — play next for Steffy...

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Tuesday December 29:

Carter has what he thinks is good news for Zoe, but her reaction isn’t exactly what he expected. Will he give his bride-to-be the benefit of the doubt or find himself getting suspicious of her true motives for wanting Paris gone?

With Hope singing his praises at every opportunity, it’s not surprising that Liam begins to unravel under the enormous guilt of having betrayed her with Steffy.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Wednesday December 30:

It’s far from Hope’s first rodeo when it comes to Liam’s shenanigans, especially when it concerns his ex-wife. When she smells a rat, Hope demands to know what Steffy and Liam are hiding.

Zoe and Carter hit a milestone — of sorts — when they have their very first argument. But when she draws a line in the sand by insisting he withdraw an offer he made her sister, will Carter give in or stand his ground?

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Thursday December 31:

Things come to a head between the Buckingham girls when Zoe basically demands Paris leave town rather than accept Carter’s job offer. Will Paris do her sister’s bidding or dig in her heels… and start to question exactly what it is about her that so threatens Zoe?

One of the reasons Steffy insisted she and Liam keep their tryst under wraps was because she and Finn were in such a good place. Yet when the handsome doc declares his love, she struggles to tamp down the guilt rising within her. We assumed Liam would be the first to crack, but could Steffy wind up spilling the beans first?

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Friday January 1:

Bold & Beautiful will re-air a classic episode from November 13, 2009 featuring Bill and Katie tying the knot for the first time. Refresh your memory beforehand by viewing our gorgeous photo gallery capturing their love story and wedding..

 

Marcus Colomba as Nikolas Cassadine

 

General Hospital

Big news is revealed, two men face off during a challenge, the past collides with the present and much more!

General Hospital spoilers week of December 21:

GH Soapbox: Pondering if Julian will live to die another day and the not-so-merry family reunions.

GH year in review: Reunions, returns, reveals, and romances kept viewers hooked in 2020.

General Hospital spoilers for Monday December 21:

Valentin and Anna discuss Dante at Metro Court General Hospital

Julian’s body is dragged from the water, Maxie and Peter discover their baby’s sex, and Finn is determined to come clean.

For months, it’s been clear that Cyrus and Laura were on a collision course thanks to the past which clearly connects them. Despite this, Mayor Collins insists today that they have nothing in common. Will she be proven wrong?

As Jason is struggling to reconnect with best bud Sonny, Dante is introduced to the newest member of the Corinthos family, his baby sister Donna.

Even as most fans are rooting for Maxie to wise up to Peter’s wicked ways, she and her husband-to-be receive a bit of news sure to bring them closer: the sex of their unborn child.

We’ve never thought of Finn as having much of a poker face, but we’ll find out for sure when Chase challenges him to a card game.

General Hospital spoilers for Tuesday December 22:

Alexis chooses the drunk tank over rehab, Finn confides in Anna about Jackie, and Carly and Jason search for Sonny.

When Diane is summoned to the Port Charles police department to help out a friend, which of her many ethically-challenged pals (read: clients) will it be?

When Ava needs someone to turn to, Nikolas is there for her.

Finn’s not someone we’d ever consider to be an open book. But today, he does open up a bit more to Anna. Will what he shares help her understand the complicated man she loves?

The past and present collide when Robert finally has a chance to catch up with Jackie.

If there’s one thing we know about Obrecht, it’s that she never, ever stops scheming. Today, she comes up with a new plan… but to what end?

General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday December 23:

Carly is visited by the police, Molly prepares to confess, and Michael asks Lucas to be Wiley’s uncle again.

You know things are bad when Carly is getting worried. And they might be even worse when she’s trying to hide how concerned she really is!

Find out what Michael does that manages to catch Lucas off guard.

Molly and TJ spend Christmas Eve bonding with each other as well as with Jordan and Curtis, the latter of whom also winds up receiving a bit of advice from Portia.

We’ve been thinking of late that perhaps Sasha and Brando have the makings of a potential couple… but we might have to rethink that after she goes off on him today.

General Hospital spoilers for Thursday December 24:

The ABC soap will air an encore of its September 16 recap when Mike’s family said a final goodbye to him.

General Hospital spoilers for Friday December 25:

The show will be pre-empted today during the holiday, due to sports programming.

General Hospital spoilers week of December 28:

GH Opinion: It didn’t feel like Christmas with stories surrounding a coma, a death, and a missing loved one, but Laura’s new family dynamic has us intrigued.

General Hospital spoilers for Monday December 28:

Who could have imagined that Britt, of all people, would find herself playing such a pivotal role in unfolding events? Today, she will have to choose a side and her decision could change everything.

Nobody would ever think of Carly as being clueless, but she does manage to keep just how in the know she is under wraps.

Maxie and Peter settle on a name for their child. Meanwhile, Obrecht finds the level of contempt she feels growing ever stronger.

What’s the topic when Terry and Cam sit down to have a heart-to-heart chat?

General Hospital spoilers for Tuesday December 29:

Brando has been playing a dangerous game, but his loyalty is about to be put to the test.

Who’s the unexpected person paying a visit to Carly?

When an old friend needs her support, Jackie is there for them. Meanwhile, her son-in-law Finn finds himself dealing with a healthy dose of remorse. Elsewhere in the extended family, Chase crosses paths with ex-girlfriend (and some would say true love) Willow at a charity event. Will old feelings float to the surface?

General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday December 30:

Alexis’ family has been extremely worried about her drinking for weeks. Now, Finn joins the chorus as he expresses his concern about her situation.

As Ned finds himself being summoned to help a friend, Olivia and Tracy’s difficult-at-best relationship seems to be taking a turn toward the positive.

When Anna and Jackie sit down to have a frank discussion, you know that’s a conversation you’re going to want to eavesdrop on.

General Hospital spoilers for Thursday December 31:

The show will air an encore of the September 17, 2020 episode in which Mike’s loved ones said farewell before Courtney arrived to lead him into the light. Read our original recap of the episode.

General Hospital spoilers for Friday January 1:

The show will be pre-empted today during the holiday for sports programming.

 

Lucas Adams as Tripp Dalton

 

Days of Our Lives

One woman shares a stunning revelation, while another catches sight of something unexpected. Plus, baby names are revealed and someone is caught in a trap.

Days of Our Lives spoilers week of December 28:

Days Opinion: Dissecting Ciara’s return, Lani and Eli’s babies, and the exit we didn’t expect.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday December 28:

Charlie’s trying to keep several secrets from coming to light, so it’s not going to be ideal when Claire catches him at a rather inopportune moment. Meanwhile, trouble could be heading his way now that Steve and John have patched up their differences and are working toward uncovering the truth!

Things get incredibly tense when Will and Kate cross paths with Tripp.

Marlena and Allie are about to be on the receiving end of a confession from Lucas, so they might want to brace themselves!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday December 29:

How will Jennifer react when Abigail shares with her a downright stunning revelation?

Sarah tries yet again to get the goods on Philip. Just how far is she willing to go with this potentially dangerous game in order to help her beau? Meanwhile, Xander finds himself in the position of offering relationship advice to Jack. (First Charlie and now Jack… if Xander’s not careful, he could wind up writing a Dear Abby-style column for the paper.)

Chloe proves she knows how to make an entrance when she arrives at the New Year’s Eve party with an ex on her arm. Of course, the question is… which ex?

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday December 30:

New Year’s Eve kicks off a bit early in Salem. Like the rest of us, Jennifer is ready to put 2020 in the past and move into the future. Unfortunately, 2020’s not quite done messing with her as evidenced when she arrives at Julie’s Place to find Jack with — who else? — Kate.

Gwen prepares to turn yet another party on its head as her latest schemes come together. But how will the confession Jake makes to Abigail impact the situation?

Philip may find it tough to keep his little green monster in check when he sees Chloe with her date to the party.

Will and Sonny find a way to connect before the clock strikes midnight.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday December 31:

Gwen’s been doing everything in her power to destroy Abigail’s world in order to further her own secret agenda. Looks like today, she’ll make major progress as Chad finds himself lured into the Brit beauty’s trap! But at the same time, Anna and Abigail’s snooping in Gwen’s bedroom yields some pretty incriminating evidence.

Philip’s secret is about to be discovered. But what will Chloe do with what she learns?

Will Jake and Kate wind up kicking off 2021 as former lovers following a spat? Meanwhile, it looks as if Jack and Jennifer might actually have figured out a way to get past their recent issues.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday January 1:

Jennifer may finally realize that she’s been wrong about her estranged husband when Kate confides to her that it’s Jake, not Jack, she’s been involved with.

Anna has had her eye on Gwen for a while now, and she shares her suspicions with Jack. Meanwhile, Abigail searches for her missing spouse after Chad goes AWOL.

Eli and Lani have thought long and hard about the name of their newborn twins. Tune in today to find out what they settle on.

Days of Our Lives spoilers week of January 4:

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday January 4:

Ever since taking Ava hostage, Charlie’s proven that he’s his mama’s son. Wait until you hear what his ultimate plan for her is!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday January 5:

Having decided that two heads are better than one, John and Steve are out to solve a mystery. And they’ll make a heck of a discovery today!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday January 6:

How will Allie react when Tripp shares with her the theory his dad and John are pursuing?

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday January 7:

When Claire goes AWOL, Marlena and Ben join forces to mount a frantic search for the girl.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday January 8:

Kristen may be behind bars, but she’s definitely not out of touch with what’s going on in Salem. In fact, she confronts Brady with a particularly incriminating photo and wants to know why, exactly, it shows him kissing Chloe.

It looks as if the curse of 2020 might be following Lani and Eli into the new year as they discover that their beautiful newborn babies are missing!




Friday, December 25, 2020

Days of our Lives Spoilers Photos: Friends, Foes, and A Toxic Family Feud

 


Days of our Lives spoilers (DAYS) photos for Friday, December 25, 2020, are here! Catch a glimpse of Lucas going ballistic, Claire and Allie meeting up, and Charlie taunting Ava.

Get ready for John (Drake Hogestyn) and Steve (Stephen Nichols) to steal the screen while sharing a special moment. The best friends are full of the holiday spirit and they finally make up.


It’s not Christmas in Salem without some serious drama. Tripp (Lucas Adams) encounters his fair share when Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) lays into him. Can Tripp convince Allie’s (Lindsay Arnold) dad he is innocent?

Will Tripp mention this showdown when he sees Rafe (Galen Gering)? Teasers reveal he and the commissioner have a bit more business to sort through. Tripp may be off on criminal charges but that does not mean Rafe is going to take it easy on him.

Spoilers show the real culprit continues covering his tracks. Charlie (Mike Manning) keeps Ava (Tamara Braun) locked away with no intentions of ever setting her free.











 

 

Surprise Show Ties for Top Spot in Coveted Soap Opera Ratings Demo

 

Days of our Lives got an early holiday gift! The soap opera ratings for the week of December 14-18 are in and the NBC daytime drama tied for the top spot in a key demographic!

According to the latest numbers, DAYS tied with The Young and the Restless for first place (among soaps) in the coveted Women 18-49 demographic. (That’s the one advertisers find most desirable.) DAYS and YR each earned a .37; General Hospital wasn’t far behind with a .36 and The Bold and Beautiful received .33.


In overall households, YR became took the top spot with a 2.13; BB was second with 1.85; GH was third with 1.56, and DAYS was fourth with 1.24. Each ratings point equals 1.210 million viewers so, YR had 2.6 million viewers, BB had 2.24 million viewers, GH had 1.89 million viewers, and DAYS had 1.5 million viewers.

Days of our Lives

What stories were driving fans to their screens last week? On DAYS, viewers learned that Charlie (Mike Manning) was not only Ava’s (Tamara Braun) son but also the man who attacked Allie (Lindsay Arnold) over in England and he’s the father of her son! Fan favorites Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and Anna (Leann Hunley) came back to Salem. Jennifer (Cady McClain) nearly forgave Jack (Matthew Ashford) for his fling with Kate (Lauren Koslow) while she was in a coma.

The Young and the Restless

On YR, Billy (Jason Thompson) was cleared of the attempted murder of Chance (Donny Boaz) thanks to some ace detective work by his business partner and love interest Lily (Christel Khalil). Theo (Tyler Johnson) left Genoa City to run his late grandmother Dina’s (Marla Adams) business overseas. Nate’s (Sean Dominic) future as a surgeon appeared bleak thanks to his fight with Devon (Bryton James).

General Hospital

General Hospital served up big drama as Sonny (Maurice Benard) had what appears to be his final confrontation with Julian (William deVry); the two men went off a bridge after a shootout at a bus depot with Jason (Steve Burton) and one of Cyrus’s (Jeff Kober) henchmen. Speaking of Cyrus, we learned that both he and Martin (Michael E. Knight) are the long lost half-brothers of Laura (Genie Francis)!

Also, Michael (Chad Duell) sucker-punched Chase (Josh Swickard) due to lying to him so that Michael could win custody of his son Wiley (Erik and Steven Olson). Curtis (Donnell Turner) was hurt that Jordan (Briana Nicole Henry) lied about Taggert (RĂ©al Andrews) being alive.

The Bold and the Beautiful

On BB, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) convinced Liam (Scott Clifton) not to share with Hope (Annika Noelle) that they’d had a one-night stand after Liam erroneously believed that Hope was kissing Thomas (Matthew Atkinson). Speaking of Thomas, he survived an operation to help treat his recent mental illness.

Rating the Replacement: Is Cady McClain’s Jennifer Working on DAYS?

 


Cady McClain stepping into Melissa Reeves’ shoes as Jennifer Horton Deveraux on Days of our Lives, a role she debuted back in 1985, could have been daunting for many an actress.

Cady McClain As Jennifer

Fortunately, the soap found someone who could handle the assignment with ease: daytime veteran, Cady McClain.


Emergency Recast
After Reeves opted not to commute from Tennessee to DAYS’ California studios due to the on-going pandemic, fans were understandably concerned. Could anyone, would anyone ever be able to embody the Jennifer they knew and loved off and on for over three decades?

Then the soap announced that they’d secured her replacement, McClain. Having previously appeared on a trio of soaps, and winning Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on two of them – namely, as All My Children’s Dixie and As the World Turns’ Rosanna, McClain had an impressive resume. Plus, there would be no intimidation factor for the actress. She is a refined daytime pro.

Fitting the Bill
It turns out DAYS has struck gold with the recast. From day one, Cady McClain strongly grabbed hold of the role. She never tried to imitate Reeves’ Jennifer. She simply connected with the words on the page and made them her own.

In the process, her version of the character is different in some ways. It’s a tad quieter and self-contained. But, at the core, she’s grasped the essence of Jen; a do-gooder, who believes in doing what’s right and expects the same back in return.

Making Connections
Helping the process along has been McClain’s instant connection with her TV kids, Marci Miller (Abigail) and Casey Moss (JJ). From the moment they shared their first scene together, they were family. And while she lacks the years of acting shorthand that Reeves shared with Matthew Ashford (Jack), McClain is slowly building her own rapport and relationship with her onscreen husband, not to mention the rest of the DAYS cast.

Tasked with a tough job, Cady McClain has come up golden. And you can credit it to her strong reserve, determination, and talent.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Steve Works To Clear Tripp’s Name

 


Days of our Lives spoilers for Monday, December 28, 2020, reveal Steve and John teaming up, Tripp feeling Kate’s wrath, and Claire putting Charlie in an awkward position.


Days of our Lives Spoilers Highlights

It is back to best buddy status for Steve (Stephen Nichols) and John (Drake Hogestyn) and not a moment too soon. Ava (Tamara Braun) is missing and things are not adding up with the accusations against Tripp (Lucas Adams). They decide to team up and get to the bottom of everything.


Does this mean John believes Steve’s theory that Tripp is innocent? Let’s hope so. The more people coming to Tripp’s defense the better. Of course, believing he is innocent and proving it are two very different things.

Is Lucas On Team Tripp?

Meanwhile, Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) updates Marlena (Deidre Hall) and Allie (Lindsay Arnold) about his showdown with Tripp. He yelled, he screamed, and Tripp still denied the whole thing. Will Lucas senes something is not as it seems? Will he be the first on Team Allie to realize Tripp may not be lying after all?

Kate Blasts Tripp

Tripp’s day does not get much better. No sooner does he deal with Lucas’s fiery temper than he faces Kate (Lauren Koslow). The furious granny takes no prisoners when she lays into Tripp. The only saving grace is Will (Chandler Massey) is there to reel her in before she goes way, way too far.

Charlie Feels The Heat

Meanwhile, Claire (Isabel Durant) puts Charlie (Mike Manning) in a tough spot when she shows up at his house. Talk about bad timing! He has his mother locked away and has to cover his tracks and make sure Ava stays quiet. Charlie tightens the gag and all but threatens to end his mama’s life if she makes a sound.

As if that’s not hard enough, Claire makes it tougher by not exactly wanting to leave. She was really looking forward to spending her first Christmas with Charlie and wants to make up the time they lost at her grandma’s house. The longer she stays the more risk there is to Charlie and his dark secret coming to light.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: A Salem New Year’s Eve To Remember

 


The Days of our Lives spoilers for December 28, 2020-January 1, 2021, tease yet another festive shindig devolving into an upsetting to-do.

Days of our Lives Spoilers Highlights

The DiMera family plays host to a New Year’s Eve celebration that promises to be one that nobody will ever forget. Gwen (Emily O’Brien) steps up her scheme to sabotage Abigail (Marci Miller) and Chad’s (Billy Flynn) marriage. She manages to convince the latter that his wife has planned a romantic rendezvous with his brother.


In his despair, Chad turns to drinking…and to Gwen. But will he actually fall for her line of bull and do something that he will live to regret? Not if Anna (Leann Hunley) has anything to say about it!

She’s had Gwen’s number from day one, and she confides her suspicions in Abigail. The women unite in a search of Gwen’s sleeping quarters and unearth some rather incriminating evidence, but will they be able to track down Chad in time?

Concurrently, Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Jake’s (Brandon Barash) love affair becomes public knowledge. First, Jake spills the beans to Abigail, and then Kate tells Jennifer (Cady McClain). However, there’s trouble in paradise as spoilers say that the couple has a falling out!

“Black Patch” Is On The Case

Despite their difference of opinion and previous tiff, John (Drake Hogestyn) and Steve (Stephen Nichols) decide to join forces and suss out the identity of Allie’s (Lindsay Arnold) rapist once and for all. John’s certain that they’ll further incriminate Tripp (Lucas Adams), but Steve is sure that the existence of a heretofore unknown sibling will explain everything. Happy hunting boys!

DAYS Odds and Ends

In other Salem news, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) makes another attempt to get the goods on Philip (Jay Kenneth Johnson), but spoilers reveal that it’s Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) who discovers her ex’s secret!

Meanwhile, Will (Chandler Massey) and Sonny (Freddie Smith) manage to ring in the New Year together via a web chat, and Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) makes a confession to Allie (Lindsay Arnold) and Marlena (Deidre Hall).

Finally, Claire (Isabel Durant) catches Charlie (Mike Manning) during an inopportune moment, and the names of Lani (Sal Stowers) and Eli’s (Lamon Archey) twins are revealed.

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Soap Spoilers: December 21-25/December 28, 2020-January 1, 2021

 



The Young and the Restless

As the Christmas season comes to Genoa City, Jack looks to the past, Victor goes all out, Victoria struggles, and Kevin unearths a secret. Plus, a special previously-viewed episode airs on Christmas Day.

Young & Restless spoilers for Friday December 18:

As the countdown to Sharon and Rey’s wedding continues, the couple happily make plans to become man and wife. (Anybody else suspect dark clouds may soon gather on the horizon?)

For a while there, it looked as if Amanda and Billy might become much more than friends. So when the legal eagle questions Lily about her own budding romance with Billy, is she doing so on a professional or personal basis?

Young & Restless spoilers week of December 21:

Y&R Restless Rant! The Billy standalone episode was a snoozefest, Phyllis and Victoria’s rivalry was cut short...

Young & Restless spoilers for Monday December 21:

As is to be expected, Jack reflects on Christmases past as he and his siblings continue to grieve the recent loss of their mother, Dina. Will his thoughts also turn to past loves as he faces the holiday without a special someone to call his own?

As his wedding approaches and he grapples with a case that’s given him a multitude of headaches, Rey turns to his sister Lola when he needs a confidante. What advice will the chef extraordinaire be able to give her older brother in his time of need?

The holiday is looming and Billy’s cooking up plans, but when Victoria throws a wrench into the works will their civil relationship be tested?

Young & Restless spoilers for Tuesday December 22:

Oh, the life of a billionaire! Not so long after having his fortune stolen and recovered via an intercontinental game of cat and mouse, Devon once again finds himself in a position where he must act to protect his interests.

Family man Kevin has been able to stay out of trouble for a remarkable length of time considering his checkered past. But when he uncovers a secret will it land him in hot water once again? And will it have to do with Gloria’s mysterious behavior on her last visit to town? We hope so!

Elena found herself torn between two men after indulging in a little extracurricular activity at the clinic with her colleague, who also happened to be her then-boyfriend’s cousin. When she dreams of a fresh start will it be with her past love, Devon, or the man she’s been dating, Nate?

Young & Restless spoilers for Wednesday December 23:

The Mustache has spent much of the year preoccupied with his troubled son, Adam. But as the season for giving nears, Victor pulls out all the stops to give his lady love, Nikki, the ultimate Christmas gift.

Looking ahead to starting their lives as a married couple in the New Year, Sharon and Rey take a special first step by beginning new holiday traditions together.

Young & Restless spoilers for Thursday December 24:

When Jack receives a surprise guest on Christmas Eve, will it be the spirits of one or both of his late parents that pay him a visit, or perhaps a lady friend looking to share a hot toddy in front of the fireplace with Genoa City’s most eligible bachelor? The latter would be a gift indeed considering the former playboy’s been single and ready to mingle for far too long.

It was a difficult year for Victoria, who split from Billy (again!), landed in a depression after being stabbed, and got caught up in the war between Adam and their dad, so it’s no surprise when she struggles to get into the holiday spirit.

After Amanda and Devon head out on a holiday trip together, things take an unexpected turn. Will a Christmas romance ensue, or might the twist have to do with Amanda’s quest to learn more about her family and her past?

Young & Restless spoilers for Friday December 25:

Rather than airing a new episode, the show will flash back to last Christmas with an outing in which Jack gets into the holiday spirit, Ashley comes home for the holiday and a special surprise awaits Michael and Lauren.

 


 

The Bold and the Beautiful

Ridge struggles in the aftermath of Thomas’ crisis, a confrontation brews between two sisters, and Steffy and Liam learn it’s not always easy keeping a huge secret. Plus, Stephanie is remembered over the holiday, and Kelly’s first Christmas is revisited when a very special previously-viewed episode airs.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Friday December 18:

Finn becomes suspicious, due to Steffy’s actions, Ridge discusses his kids, and Brooke offers support.

Finn can’t help but feel as if something isn’t quite right with Steffy. The good news is that his Steffydar is working great. The bad news is that the real reason behind her recent shift in attitude could bring about the end of their relationship!

Brooke stands by Ridge as he agonizes about Steffy and Thomas. Clearly, she isn’t about to upset the apple cart and send their reunion swirling down the drain like their last one.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for week of December 21:

B&B Soapbox: Boring secret sex, missing the mannequin, and Passion-esque pacing.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Monday December 21:

Ridge was a bit of a basket case after Thomas was rushed into surgery, and it turns out he’s not quite regained his equilibrium. On the heels of his son’s latest brush with death, the dressmaker gets emotional with Brooke. But given her mistrust of Thomas, will she be able to give him the support he needs?

Despite having not only slept with ex-wife Steffy but admitted that he’ll always love her, Liam vows that he intends to be the husband Hope deserves. (Call us crazy, but it seems as if that train left the station the moment he hit the sheets with Steffy!)

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Tuesday December 22:

Although Zoe was thrilled when first she reconnected with sister Paris, it looks as if the bloom is off that particular rose. Today, Zoe insists that Paris’ presence in Los Angeles is upending her life. Anybody else think this has less to do with Paris cramping her sibling's style than her budding relationship with a certain sharp-dressed man — and we don’t mean Carter.

Steffy was all for Liam keeping his wife in the dark where their recent infidelity was concerned. But will spending time with Hope — and realizing just how awkward a situation this mess has created — leave Steffy wondering if maybe she and Liam should just come clean?

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Wednesday December 23:

As the animosity between Zoe and Paris continues to fester, Zende interrupts a heated moment between the two women. Will he be able to smooth their ruffled feathers, or will his presence only made a bad situation worse?

Recent events have given Hope a new appreciation for the handsome Dr. Finnegan. So imagine how uncomfortable things get when she decides to rave about the awesomeness that is Finn to Liam and Steffy… who know that the secret they share would rock both her boyfriend and the woman who has become his No. 1 fan!

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Thursday December 24:

Brooke has a special holiday surprise for Eric and Ridge, which leads to them reminiscing about past Christmases and the Forrester clan’s late, beloved matriarch, Stephanie.

Fresh off of butting heads with her sister, it’s no surprise that Zoe is less than thrilled when Zende brings Paris to Eric’s home for Christmas Eve. Can the magic of the season — as well as taking part in a few Forrester family traditions — heal the rift that’s developing between the Buckingham girls?

Oh, Bold & Beautiful. Please don’t pair Thomas and Hope just now. Allow us to remind you of all the reasons that’d infuriate fans.

Bold & Beautiful spoilers for Friday December 25:

The Bold and the Beautiful flashes back to December 25, 2018 to revisit the episode in which Steffy and Liam celebrated Kelly’s first Christmas as everyone gathered at the Forrester mansion.

 


 

 

General Hospital

Enemies face off, tough decisions are made and someone makes a shocking discovery!

General Hospital spoilers week of December 14:

GH Soapbox: Wondering what the point is of Kim’s baby and fearing redemption for Cyrus.

General Hospital spoilers for Monday December 14:

Julian goes down after getting shot at, Alexis is arrested, and Obrecht makes Franco an offer.

Things are looking bleak for Julian, with the walls closing in on every side. When Sonny delivers to him an ultimatum, will it offer Julian a way out or only serve to seal his fate?

Britt’s been slowly awakening to the fact that her job came with some awful strings attached. That situation will only get worse when Cyrus comes to her with his latest plan. Meanwhile, something definitely captures Obrecht’s attention.

Maxie may have to make some tough decisions in order to do what’s best for Deception.

Tracy is definitely the woman you want on your side in a battle. But things don’t go quite as expected when her plan backfires.

General Hospital spoilers for Tuesday December 15:

Anna questions Finn about Jackie, and Martin makes a confession to Valentin.

As Jordan suggests to Carly that they need to have a serious talk, Curtis goes undercover as he continues searching for answers.

Hope Valentin’s in the mood for a story, because Martin’s about to tell him a fascinating one.

Having apparently never heard the old saying about what it does to cats, Violet finds herself getting curious. Meanwhile, pop Finn hopes that the olive branch he extends to someone will be accepted.

General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday December 16:

Julian is visited by Duke, Connie, and Alexis. Plus, Laura finds Florence, and Jordan brings Taggert to Mac.

Jason reaches out to a familiar face, while Julian realizes he needs to get out of town before it’s too late. (Frankly, we’d probably have come to that conclusion right around the time our own sister tried to kill us atop her creepy castle!)

Laura puts her own well-being on the line.

As Ava reaches out to Trina, her husband is cornered by Britt.

General Hospital spoilers for Thursday December 17:

Laura learns Florence is Cyrus’ mother, Sonny finds Julian, and Michael yells at Chase.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, which might explain why Julian solicits the help of a stranger.

Jason becomes a human bulldozer, clearing a pathway for Sonny.

Martin makes a most unexpected discovery.

When Michael and Chase run into each other at the gym, will the men in Willow’s life decide to work out their issues in the boxing ring?

General Hospital spoilers for Friday December 18:

Sonny confronts Julian for possibly the final time, Curtis leaves Jordan crushed, and Laura is stunned to learn Cyrus is also her brother.

As Jason is being vindicated, Sonny decides it’s time to show who’s in charge by taking control of a situation.

When Martin questions Cyrus’ motives, might we finally get the whole story behind the mysterious mafioso’s reign of terror?

Carly sits her daughter down for a much-needed heart to heart.

General Hospital spoilers week of December 21:

GH Soapbox: Pondering if Julian will live to die another day and the not-so-merry family reunions.

General Hospital spoilers for Monday December 21:

For months, it’s been clear that Cyrus and Laura were on a collision course thanks to the past which clearly connects them. Despite this, Mayor Collins insists today that they have nothing in common. Will she be proven wrong?

As Jason is struggling to reconnect with best bud Sonny, Dante is introduced to the newest member of the Corinthos family, his baby sister Donna.

Even as most fans are rooting for Maxie to wise up to Peter’s wicked ways, she and her husband-to-be receive a bit of news sure to bring them closer: the sex of their unborn child.

We’ve never thought of Finn as having much of a poker face, but we’ll find out for sure when Chase challenges him to a card game.

General Hospital spoilers for Tuesday December 22:

When Diane is summoned to the Port Charles police department to help out a friend, which of her many ethically-challenged pals (read: clients) will it be?

When Ava needs someone to turn to, Nikolas is there for her.

Finn’s not someone we’d ever consider to be an open book. But today, he does open up a bit more to Anna. Will what he shares help her understand the complicated man she loves?

The past and present collide when Robert finally has a chance to catch up with Jackie.

If there’s one thing we know about Obrecht, it’s that she never, ever stops scheming. Today, she comes up with a new plan… but to what end?

General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday December 23:

You know things are bad when Carly is getting worried. And they might be even worse when she’s trying to hide how concerned she really is!

Find out what Michael does that manages to catch Lucas off guard.

Molly and TJ spend Christmas Eve bonding with each other as well as with Jordan and Curtis, the latter of whom also winds up receiving a bit of advice from Portia.

We’ve been thinking of late that perhaps Sasha and Brando have the makings of a potential couple… but we might have to rethink that after she goes off on him today.

General Hospital spoilers for Thursday December 24:

The ABC soap will air an encore of its September 16 recap when Mike’s family said a final goodbye to him.

General Hospital spoilers for Friday December 25:

The show will be pre-empted today during the holiday, due to sports programming.

 


 

Days of Our Lives

It’s Christmastime in Salem… and as many try to figure out who is naughty or nice, secrets are revealed, a special gift is received and a miracle could be on the horizon…

In this week’s Soapbox, a look at why it’s time to wrap up the rape story and say farewell to Charlie. Plus, what’s next for Ben?

Days of Our Lives spoilers week of December 21:

Days Soapbox: Why it’s time to say goodbye to Charlie and pondering what’s next for Ben.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday December 21:

The Kiriakis clan celebrates Christmas Eve while somewhere, Santa struggles to figure out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice in this clan. It might get a little bit easier when Victor and Maggie make their displeasure known upon finding out that Justin has invited Bonnie to join them. And wait until you see who Xander picks to be his plus-one.

Although Kristen’s still behind bars, that doesn’t prevent her and Brady from daydreaming about what the holidays would be like were she a free woman.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday December 22:

Nicole has a bit of a secret, but she’s going to share it with Allie. How will the new mom react?

John and Marlena gather their loved ones near as they celebrate a heartwarming Christmas Eve… which is sure to be made all the more special when Will returns.

Although their latest attempt didn’t go so well, Belle and Shawn are ready to try, try again where becoming man and wife is concerned.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday December 23:

If you’re like us, the Horton clan gathering to hang ornaments on the Christmas tree is a much-loved tradition. Well, make sure not to miss today’s episode in which that very special get-together takes place.

Ciara may be gone, but she’s definitely not been forgotten by those she left behind. As Ben continues to struggle with his wife’s death (or should we say “death”), Claire gives him something special from Ciara.

The holidays might just bring a little romance into several lives as Nicole spends time with someone special, Cupid takes aim at Lani and Eli (with an assist from Doug and Julie), and Jack manages to make a little progress with estranged-wife Jennifer.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday December 24:

Lani’s family — including mom Valerie — is by her side as she goes into labor. But will those gathered around her include husband Eli, or is that too much of a Christmas miracle to ask for?

How will Sami react to the very difficult news Allie shares with her?

Now that he’s a free man, Joey has to make some important decisions about his future. Today, he shares his plans with Steve and Kayla.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday December 25:

Will Kayla even want to hear what Steve has to say when he comes up with a new theory? Meanwhile, Marlena urges John to try and work things out with longtime best bud Steve.

Things come to a head when Lucas confronts Tripp about Allie and what supposedly happened between them that night in London. At the same time, Allie — unaware of her own connection to Charlie — suggests Claire surprise her boyfriend.

Days of Our Lives spoilers week of December 28:

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday December 28:

Charlie’s trying to keep several secrets from coming to light, so it’s not going to be ideal when Claire catches him at a rather inopportune moment.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday December 29:

How will Jennifer react when Abigail shares with her a downright stunning revelation?

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday December 30:

New Year’s Eve kicks off a bit early in Salem. Like the rest of us, Jennifer is ready to put 2020 in the past and move into the future. Unfortunately, 2020’s not quite done messing with her as evidenced when she arrives at Julie’s Place to find Jack with — who else? — Kate.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday December 31:

Gwen’s been doing everything in her power to destroy Abigail’s world in order to further her own secret agenda. Looks like today, she’ll make major progress as Chad finds himself lured into the Brit beauty’s trap!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday January 1:

Jennifer may finally realize that she’s been wrong about her estranged husband when Kate confides to her that it’s Jake, not Jack, she’s been involved with.

Eli and Lani have thought long and hard about the name of their newborn twins. Tune in today to find out what they settle on.





Saturday, December 12, 2020

Soap Hub Performer Of The Week For Days of our Lives: Lindsay Arnold

 


As the daughter of Sami Brady and Lucas Horton on Days of our Lives, Allie has a lot of impulsiveness running through her gene pool. This week, that was kicked up a notch, as she learned from her father a bit more about what makes her mother tick — and realized that being her mother’s daughter may actually be instructive. By doing so, Lindsay Arnold grabbed that baton and ran with it.

Lindsay Arnold — Performer of the Week

Arnold has had a sweet naivete about her since coming to Salem but viewers quickly learned all was not as it seemed — Allie had actually experienced the trauma of being raped and was left pregnant. This week, she learned that is something she has in common with her mother, Sami (Alison Sweeney), as Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) revealed that piece of his ex’s past.


Lindsay Arnold was thrown in the deep end, having to absorb this foundation-shattering piece of information about the woman she’s had trouble dealing with most of her life. With just her reaction to the news, we could see Allie reevaluating everything she ever knew about Sami, with a better understanding of who her mother has turned out to be being the result.

Unfortunately, Lucas also revealed what Sami did about it — namely her grabbing a gun and doing her part to make sure her rapist would never be able to commit that act again. So what did Allie do? She grabbed Grandma Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) gun — way to go, keeping that gun safe from the grandkids, Kate — and went to take on the man she’s accused of the same crime — Tripp (Lucas Adams).

This wasn’t a scared Allie — she was filled with the confidence of being the badass her mother was in confronting her attacker. Tripp was rightly worried that he wouldn’t be able to talk her down from her new mission — to make him pay like her mother’s attacker had paid. Lucky for him, his dead mother decided to return to the land of the living in that very moment.

Despite the failure of her mission, Arnold has proven Allie is a success otherwise — she’s not going to be anyone’s victim again. And like her mother, she has proven she won’t let a little thing like the law stop her from doing what she thinks is right. This is just the beginning — and we can’t wait to see what the actress has up her sleeve next.


Days of Our Lives Star Deidre Hall Unveils Brand-New Holiday Cards

 


Fans of Days of our Lives icon Deidre Hall always look forward to this time of year because every December, the actress divulges her new collection of holiday cards.

Deidre Hall: In The Holiday Spirit

Hall took to her Instagram for this year’s unveiling of her Westbrook Collection, which includes cards inspired by photos that she saw or found online and immediately fell in love with.


“Thanks for joining us for unboxing the holiday cards,” the actress wrote. “I’m thrilled to share them with all of you.”

In an accompanying video, Hall unwrapped the box of cards. “I’m really proud of this collection and I think you’ll enjoy it,” Hall said.

She then started laughing because she saw the boxes that needed to be put together before the holiday cards could be sent, and they needed to be folded several times, which “is going to take some work,” she noted.

In another Instagram video, Andrea Hall, Deidre’s twin sister, displayed a couple of cards titled “Over the River” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.”

“The Christmas cards make a perfect gift to friends and family and other people who watch Days of our Lives,” Andrea Hall said — and also signed for the deaf community.

Hall will be a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show this Friday, Dec. 11, where she will give fans a look at the cards. In other news, Hall was happy to report that both her kids were home for the holidays and she’s been enjoying that time tremendously. And she’s going to use her mom power to make both her kids help her with these boxes!

Turning to a more serious note, Hall talked about how it’s not lost on her that nearly 250,000 people will have an empty place at the table this year because of the horrific COVID pandemic.

“It’s beyond tragic and unthinkable, and if you’re lucky enough to have your family safe and healthy, I’m hoping you’ll stay that way,” she said. “It’s not easy, but it’s what we’re doing. By keeping yourself safe, you’re keeping everyone else safe. So, follow the rules, wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands, be respectful, and don’t gather in crowds.”

She added if everyone takes these measures, we can all celebrate together in 2021. The holiday cards can be purchased at deidrehall.com/shop/westbrook-card-set/.

Days of Our Lives Alum Jen Lilley To Star In 2021 Hallmark Movie

 


Move over Candace Cameron Bure and Alison Sweeney. The Hallmark Channel recently revealed its “New Year, New Movies” programming event, and among the five all-new features is one staring Days of Our Lives alum Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa Donovan), one of Hallmark’s hardest working ladies.

Jen Lilley: New Year Hallmark Movie

Lilley is set to appear in Snow-kissed, described by Hallmark as the story of a “travel-averse journalist” who “chases her dream assignment where she unwilling finds herself mentoring a handsome B&B owner who wants to be a tour guide.”


The flick, which also stars Chris McNally (a Canadian born actor most known for his work on the Hallmark Channel original series When Calls the Heart), is scheduled to air on Saturday, January 30, at 9:00 PM.

Snow-kissed will mark Lilley’s seventh appearance in a film produced by the Hallmark Channel. Her most recent contribution was USS Christmas, released as a part of the channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” event.

In that project, which concerned the exploits of a small-town reporter embarking on a Holiday Cruise, Lilley appeared opposite Trevor Donovan, a fellow Days of Our Lives graduate.

The movies Taking a Shot at Love, A New Year’s Resolution, Two for the Win, and Love in the Alps, will round out Hallmark’s January slate.

Though she’s been a busy bee in the intervening years, Lilley is still fondly remembered by the daytime community for her work on both DAYS and General Hospital. In the latter, she was a substitute for an ailing Kirsten Storms who plays fashionista Maxie Jones.

In the former, Lilley portrayed Theresa, daughter of famed supercouple Shane and Kimberly Donovan. She initially reigned hell down upon the unfortunate Salem folk between 2013 and 2016, though she did return for a brief, three-month story arc beginning in July 2018.