On Beyond the Gates, Martin is the one who has let Smitty down in the past. But on Tuesday, it will be the opposite. Smitty is the one who disappoints his husband. Tuesday’s spoilers will also include Carlton giving Ted a major update and Bill flirting with disaster. Here’s your breakdown of what to expect on August 18, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Smitty disappoints Martin in an unexpected turn for the couple.
- Carlton gives Ted a major update as Nicole updates Vanessa.
- Bill courts trouble while Eva’s words provoke a strong reaction from Leslie.
- Shanice gets a surprise ask while Hayley clashes with Ashley.
Bump in the Road for Martin and Smitty
Smitty (Mike Manning, a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee) and Martin (Brandon Claybon) have been in lockstep regarding Tyrell (Jaden Lucas Miller) and getting him through his heartbreak. And while Smitty won’t suit up for Martin’s charity basketball game, he assured his husband he would be there cheering him on.
But on Tuesday, Smitty is set to disappoint his husband. Maybe he doesn’t show up for Martin after all. Or this could be about doing the true-crime podcast. Martin’s campaign manager, Shonda (Dawntavia Marrero), doesn’t want Smitty to do it. She fears that anything could go wrong. And that it could negatively impact Martin’s campaign.
So how does Smitty let Martin down?
Relationship Status Update for Carlton and Nicole
Despite Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley) being friends and business partners, Ted came to terms with Carlton dating his ex-wife. He even put in a good word with Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix). For some reason, he wanted Carlton to date Nicole over Kial (Greg Vaughan). Carlton is about to give Ted a major update, which has to be about breaking up with Nicole.
While Carlton updates Ted, look for Nicole to do the same thing with Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli). Carlton bowed out of the “competition,” and Nicole might even tell her friend that it was the right move. She didn’t want to hurt Carlton, but she’s enjoying her fresh start with Kial. In turn, Vanessa might tell Nicole about Kial’s son performing at the open mic night.
Bill Courts Trouble While Hayley Clashes and Confronts
Bill’s hospital stay isn’t ideal for him. And it’s about to get worse, or at the very least, more chaotic. Look for Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) to flirt with disaster. Meanwhile, his current wife can’t stop getting into heated confrontations with the entire DMV. Up next, Hayley (Marquita Goings) clashes with Ashley (Jen Jacob).
In other hospital happenings, Shanice (Ernestine Johnson) fields an unexpected request. Could this surprise ask come from Bill or someone else?
Eva Provokes a Strong Reaction From Leslie
In BTG’s weekly video preview, Eva (Ambyr Michelle) tries to get through to Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) about her obsession with reuniting with Ted. Eva’s words will apparently instigate, or maybe even inspire, Leslie to action. Will she do something drastic? Maybe she will do some soul-searching and realize that she needs to let Ted go once and for all.
