On Monday, February 23, Anita Dupree sits down with Gayle King in a crossover between Beyond the Gates and CBS Mornings. While fans anticipated the series would cross paths with its soap predecessors, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, a scene with a newsy CBS daytime staple wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card. But the narrative choice sets the drama apart on the network while furthering its breast cancer awareness campaign.
Key Takeaways
- Gayle King guest stars on BTG on Monday, February 23.
- What brings Anita Dupree to CBS Mornings with Gayle King
- How BTG effectively incorporates crossovers into its plot
Anita Dupree Shares Her Story on CBS Mornings
Friday, February 20’s episode of BTG set the stage for Anita (Tamara Tunie) to get ahead of rumors about her condition. The side effects of her chemotherapy have led to concerns from friends and blatant disrespect from foes who assume she has a substance abuse problem. Rather than continuing to get into petty squabbles, she’s chosen to share her story on a widely viewed platform—CBS Mornings.
Anita’s interview with Gayle King will air during Monday, February 23’s episode of BTG. It’s the latest move in her arc built around her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis. The daytime drama has leaned fully into its campaign to raise awareness and its partnership with Know Your Lemons. From PSAs to a tie-in limited-edition ChelseaKat bag to this unexpected crossover, BTG is getting the word out on breast health and the importance of early cancer detection.
Beyond the Gates Crossovers Serve More Than a Fun Purpose
What’s been great about CBS’s cross-promotion of BTG with other shows is that the scenes have an impact on the story. When Y&R’s Devon Winters (Bryton James) made an appearance, he wanted to work with Anita on an album. The phone call between B&B’s Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) about a fashion campaign was a part of a relationship hiccup for her and Andre (Sean Freeman).
Even the minor mentions, like an Eye on Fashion reporter at Dani’s career relaunch or ChelseaKat gunning for a place in Fenmore’s, have stakes. The crossovers aren’t one-offs; they affect the story. The same can be said about Anita’s segment with Gayle King. It’s how BTG characters outside of Anita’s family will find out she has cancer. The scene wouldn’t be out of place on the actual CBS Mornings, and it’s that real-world feel that adds weight to what Anita is doing.
Fans can expect the biggest crossover yet this summer. Y&R’s Victor Newman and six more Genoa City locals will guest star for a multi-episode storyline. Stay tuned to Soap Hub for more BTG news and coverage!
