In this week’s edition of Soap News, find out who else is headed to recurring status on General Hospital — Plus: find out where to catch some of your favourite soap stars in theatres! We’ve also got a sneak peek at this week’s teasers, including Melanie’s return on Days of our Lives while Sam and Patrick get closer to finding out the truth behind the Luke mystery on GH.
— You’ll be able to see some of your soap favourites in theatres! Check out General Hospital star Tyler Christopher (Nikolas) in Beyond the Lights. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Minnie Driver and Danny Glover star in the film that premiered this year at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Young and the Restless’ Kate Linder (Esther) appears as Principal Trudy Davis in the new Katie Holmes flick, Miss Meadows while former Days of our Lives star Rachel Melvin (ex-Chelsea) appears in Dumb and Dumber To.
— General Hospital’s John J. York (Mac) and Marc Anthony Samuel (Felix) have been bumped down to recurring status with the ABC soap. Last week, Daytime Confidential confirmed that Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) may be on her way out as contract negotiations with the actress have broken down while Brandon Barash was on his way back as Johnny.
UPDATE: Nov. 17th:
— Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Eileen Davidson will return to the Days of our Lives studio today to begin taping a new stint on the NBC soap that will air in Spring 2015. This news shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans as they last saw Kristen implant herself with Theresa’s (Jen Lilley) embryo. Will we get to see Kristen give birth to Brady’s (Eric Martsolf) baby or will she come back with the kid?! Davidson is quite busy, she recently returned full time to The Young and the Restless (as Ashley Abbott) and will make her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills debut on Tuesday, Nov. 18th in the U.S. on Bravo, while Slice will premiere the new season in Canada on Nov. 25th!
SOAP PLOTLINES
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS/CTV Two): Y&R’s Gloria arrives in Los Angeles
Hope wants to cut the trip short after being saddened by Liam’s relationship with Ivy. Rick tries to ease the pain that Caroline and Ridge have caused him. Katie gives Bill an earful about what happened between Ridge and Caroline. Eric sets the ground rules for Rick. Ridge confronts Rick about relying on his emotions instead of his head. Bill is angry about Ridge and Caroline. Gloria (The Young and the Restless’ Judith Chapman) arrives at the latest Forrester fashion show with more than clothes on her mind. Bill fights for his family’s honour. Will Ridge and Caroline’s new line be a success? Carter lays out an alternate plan for Maya.
Coronation Street (CBC/Hulu): Peter decides to make a plan
Sally is convinced that Tim is keeping something from her. Katy announces that she wants to train as a paramedic. Eileen, Jason, Julie and Sean visit Todd in hospital. Kal berates Zeedan for accepting a laboring job from Tony. Eileen feels that she has let Todd down. Gary and Alya secretly head into town to see a film. Carla receives a large business order. Tim embarks on his first reading lesson with Anna. Peter decides to make a plan. Todd returns home from the hospital. Kal confronts Tony about hi son’s wages. Cilla decides to move away. Leanne notices Alya with Gary. Michelle looks forward to spending more time with Steve. Tracy rows with Carla in the Rovers.
Days of our Lives (NBC/Global): Melanie returns to Salem
Under orders from Eve, JJ tries to break up with Paige. Chad tells Kate that Stefano is ready to make his big move. Clyde gives Jordan advice about her love life. Nicole and Daniel attempt to re-establish their friendship. Kate seethes with anger when Chad blackmails her. Abigail and Anne get into a war of words at the hospital. Marlena reaches out to Jordan. Hope is disturbed by what she finds on Aiden’s tablet. Theresa puts Brady behind and sets her sights on Paul. Brady asks Eve for a favour. Clyde tries to outsmart Jordan by meeting Marlena. Hope confronts Aiden. Stefano learns the truth about Chad’s betrayal. Theresa lashes out at Brady. Sonny is upset by what Chad has been keeping from him. Jennifer is stunned by Eve’s admission.
General Hospital (ABC/City): Michael has an announcement for the Qs
Michael meets with Carly and Sonny at the police station and has a request for Sonny. Jason adjusts to his new living situation. The GH board decides whether or not Patrick gets his job back. Michael makes an announcement to the Quartermaines. Sam and Patrick overhear Larry’s conversation. Anna grows suspicious. Sonny makes a deal. Jordan and Shawn come clean with TJ. Ava enlists Silas’ help. Britt makes a surprising admission to Nikolas. Anna divulges key information about Faison. Franco comforts Nina. Sam and Patrick dig deeper into Larry’s motives and obtain valuable information about Luke’s case. Julian tells Alexis the truth. Spencer tries to woo Emma again.
The Young and the Restless (CBS/Global): Victoria has her baby
Adam plans his return. Devon calls Colin on his bluff. Victoria tells Stitch that Maureen locked her in the closer. Neil tells Jack that he is tempted to drink. Dylan talks to Joe. Sharon and Avery butt heads. Kevin’s secret comes out. Victoria makes a major decision. Jill takes control of a situation. Nick battles temptation and later makes an important decision.
