Soap Hub weekly news wrap.
General Hospital finally scripts a goodbye to a legend…A One Life to Live star dies at the age of 56…And The Young and the Restless’ head writer teases what’s ahead in the new year. Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.
Josh Griffith gave Soap Hub some insight on his plans for The Young and the Restless heading into 2024. The head writer couldn’t contain his excitement over the additions of Colleen Zenk (Jordan), Hayley Erin (Claire), and J. Eddie Peck (Cole) to the cast.
General Hospital is finally laying Bobbie Spencer to rest, several months after the passing of actress Jacklyn Zeman. The storyline move will also kick off a “mini-adventure” story for Laura Wright (Carly) and Kristina Wagner (Felicia).
Former One Life to Live star Kamar de los Reyes (ex-Antonio Vega) has passed away at the age of 56. His former co-star Michael Easton (ex-John McBain; Finn, GH) and other daytime stars shared memories of their late colleague and friend.
John McCook (Eric) led the The Bold and the Beautiful cast in a holiday rendition of Dance Telephone. You can check out their moves here.
John J. York (Mac), who’s been on leave from GH while undergoing a potentially lifesaving blood stem cell transplant, gave fans an update on his condition. Happily, it’s very good news.
Suzanne Rogers, who celebrated 50 years as Days of our Lives’ Maggie earlier this year, chatted with Soap Hub about the soap’s annual Christmas tree trimming tradition. Find out why the tradition is so special to her.
Over at Y&R, the soap aired a special holiday episode featuring supercouple past, Danny and Christine. Michael Damian talked to Soap Hub about revisiting their romantic story.
Congratulations to Carson Boatman (Johnny, DAYS) and his wife, Julana Dizon. The couple recently welcomed their first child and here are the details.
In other baby news, Kimberlin Brown (Sheila, B&B) happily shared some news with her fans. She’s going to become a grandma next June.
Eden McCoy is taking a break from her role as Josslyn on General Hospital and social media. The actress gave some insight into why.
Taking McCoy’s place is actress Courtney Fulk. Here are a few facts about the daytime newcomer.
Stephanie has been through the romantic ringer on DAYS, but Abigail Klein hasn’t given up hope regarding her character’s love life. Find out who she thinks is Stephanie’s one true love.
Peter Porte spoke out about his DAYS exit as the duplicitous Dimitri. Check out what he had to say.
On the latest episode of his Youtube video podcast series State Of Mind, Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) chatted with his cutest guests ever: the girls who play his onscreen daughters as well as his very own granddaughter.
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