Ingo Rademacher files a lawsuit over General Hospital dismissal… Days of our Lives launches its Christmas movie… and a pair of daytime newlyweds call it quits. Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera weekly news wrap.
Soap Weekly News On GH: Ingo Sues ABC
Ingo Rademacher may have been written off General Hospital as Jasper “Jax” Jacks, but he hasn’t exited quietly. The actor is suing ABC and parent company Disney over the vaccine mandate that cost him his job.
Daytime Duo Divorcing
The honeymoon is over for GH’s Chad Duell (Michael) and The Young and the Restless’ Courtney Hope (Sally). Less than two months after tying the knot, that the pair have decided to end their marriage.
A Julian Revival?
William deVry was killed off GH as former mobster Julian Jerome. But is there a possibility he could return to the soap?
DAYS: A Very Salem Christmas
Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas, the movie streaming on Peacock Premium, dropped Thursday, December 16. Soap Hub spoke to a few of the project’s stars. Check out our interviews with Deidre Hall (Marlena), Eileen Davidson (Kristen), Chandler Massey (Will), and Zach Tinker (Will).
A Special Tribute
To commemorate the one-year anniversary of his sister Penny Spiegel’s death, DAYS’s Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson) paid special tribute to her. You’ll want to read his touching words.
Engagement News
Brandon Barash (Jake, DAYS) staged a surprise marriage proposal for his longtime girlfriend, Isabella Devoto, and got the whole thing on video. It’s a definite must-watch, reports Soap Weekly News.
Y&R: The Holiday Spirit
Greg Rikaart (Kevin) and Judith Chapman (Gloria) were the latest co-stars to take part in Y&R’s holiday countdown series. You’ll want to check out the sweet promise Rikaart made to his TV mom.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
A group of Y&R stars, including Eric Braeden (Victor), Mishael Morgan (Amanda), and Conner Floyd (Chance), helped raise money to buy toys for needy children. The event was sponsored by The Salvation Army in conjunction with the NAACP in Inglewood, California.
Mo Chats with Bryton
Bryton James (Devon, Y&R) was the latest guest on Maurice Benard’s (Sonny, GH) YouTube series State of Mind. The two men chatted about James’s career, name change, and longtime friendship with late pop star Michael Jackson (Thriller).
The Phoenix Gang
Who’s who among Phyllis’ employees at The Grand Phoenix on Y&R? Michelle Stafford shared some information with fans. Soap Weekly News reports.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Pageant Tales
Rena Sofer (Quinn, The Bold and the Beautiful) was on hand as a judge at the Miss Universe pageant. Now the actress is sharing her experience on Instagram.
In Other Soap Weekly News: Soap Stars Unite
B&B alumna Kiara Barnes (ex-Zoe) teamed up with GH alumna Kimberly McCullough (ex-Robin) on a holiday installment of the primetime series Fantasy Island. Soap Hub has all the details.
Catching Up With…
Wondering whatever happened to Stephen Schnetzer (ex-Cass, Another World; ex-Marcello, One Life to Live)? Here’s an exclusive feature with the veteran actor.
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