Soap Hub weekly news wrap.
A General Hospital star weighed in on the soap’s goodbye to Bobbie…Peter Reckell joined the party during a Days of our Lives Twitter blast dedicated to Bo and Hope…And top stars comment on the death of a daytime legend…Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.
Kristina Wagner (Felicia) chatted with Soap Hub about General Hospital’s emotional goodbye to Jacklyn Zeman and her character, Bobbie Spencer. Here’s what she had to say.
The soap’s memorial to Bobbie included a special guest, who once appeared on GH as a child, Brighton Hertford (ex-BJ). The now grownup actress portrayed journalist Angela Brighton.
A “Blast” with Bo
A Twitter/X blast organized by DAYS fans to bring back Bo and Hope got Peter Reckell’s (ex-Bo) attention. The actor joined in on the fun and even answered a few questions.
Loss of a Legend
Bridget Dobson, who along with her husband Jerome Dobson created and executive produced Santa Barbara, has died at the age of 85. Here’s a look back at her illustrious career.
Meanwhile, actors from the former NBC soap remembered Dobson. Here’s what Nancy Lee Grahn, A Martinez, Lane Davies, and others had to say.
Gaskill’s Return
Actor Brian Gaskill is back on the soap scene as Seth, Nikki’s AA sponsor on The Young and the Restless. Here are a few facts about the daytime vet.
Speaking of Gaskill, he has a surprising connection to Y&R co-star Peter Bergman (Jack). Check out what it is.
Parent Report
Camryn Grimes (Mariah, Y&R), who recently welcomed her first child with fiancé Brock Powell, gave an update on new motherhood. You can read what she had to say here.
Jordi Vilasuso (ex-Rey, Y&R) and his wife, Kaitlin, have welcomed a healthy baby girl into their family. Check out the details.
A Crazed Plot
It’s a plot crazier than any soap could ever muster up. A woman from Massachusetts is facing an attempted murder charge, because a person pretending to be B&B’s Thorsten Kaye (Ridge) urged her to poison her husband.
Talking Triangles
What could turn Y&R’s revived Christine/Danny/Phyllis triangle into an even more explosive quadrangle? Soap Hub talked to Lauralee Bell (Christine) about the prospect of more storyline fireworks.
A Major Milestone
GH’s Cassandra James (Terry) shared some news that she considers a “major milestone.” She just received her new, gender-affirmed passport.
Different Dynamics
Maurice Benard (Sonny) has always been intrigued by the Sonny and Ava dynamic on GH. He recently weighed in with Soap Hub about his thoughts on their relationship.
In other news, Benard had a pair of special guests on his video podcast, State Of Mind. His son Joshua (Adam, GH) made his second appearance on the show, along with his girlfriend, Sydney.
Fan Support
William deVry (ex-Julian, GH; ex-Storm B&B) shared sad news on social media. Fortunately, his followers were there to offer their support.
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