Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: Health Update And A Teased Return

A Days of our Lives alum will be honored in TV special…A The Young and the Restless star gives a pivotal health updates…and Days of our Lives actress teases a return, or does she? Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.

Honoring A Legend

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, who just finished a run as Timothy Robicheaux on DAYS, is set to be honored in the special Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic. You’ll be able to watch it on CBS or via Paramount+.

Health Update

During an appearance on The Talk, Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R) gave viewers an important update on his health. Check out what he had to say.

Sami Sighting?

A recent post from Alison Sweeney (Sami) had fans wondering if she’d be returning to Days of our Lives. But is she, or isn’t she?

Here Come the Housemates

A pair of Big Brother housemates from the show’s recent season is heading to The Bold and the Beautiful. Here’s what we know so far. 

Double Duty

Lawrence Saint-Victor pulls double duty on B&B, playing Carter Walton and serving as one of the soap’s writers. The actor spoke out about what the experience meant to him.

All About Audra

Zuleyka Silver, who plays the fiery Audra on Y&R, chatted with Soap Hub about what drives her character and her relationships. Find out which current plot reminds her of the film All About Eve.

Remembering Tyler

Tyler Christopher’s (ex-Nikolas, GH; ex-Stefan, Days) “best friend for the last three years” recently paid tribute to the late actor on Instagram. Her insight into the Tyler she knew and lost is heartwarming.

Leaving LA

Josh Swickard (Chase, GH) and his wife Lauren have decided to give up the hustle and bustle of city life. The happy couple just bought a farm. 

Trivia Test

Paul Telfer (Xander) and Linsey Godfrey (Sarah) are the latest DAYS couple to battle it out in Beat The Hourglass. Find out which of the two stars knows their character and Salem better.

Catching Up

Cari Shayne, who played troubled teen stripper Karen Wexler on GH, was the featured guest on Maurice Benard’s (Sonny) video podcast, State Of Mind. The pair caught up on old times and discussed Shayne’s recent divorce.

Mrs. Claus: Take 2

Camryn Grimes and her fiancé Brock Powell voiced Mr. and Mrs. in the holiday animated movie Mickey Saves Christmas. Now, the actress is set to reprise her role as Santa’s better half in a new holiday special.

The Real McCooks

Molly McCook, the real-life daughter of John McCook (Eric), spent the day at work with her dad on B&B, and posted a fabulous behind-the-scenes video of the experience – along with footage from his dressing room. You can check it out here. 

Speaking of the McCook family, John’s wife, Laurette McCook, and their son, Jake, have just released the book The Cliffs of Schizophrenia. It explores Jake’s battle with the illness.