The annual luncheon for daytime’s Outstanding Lead Actress nominees finally took place…a General Hospital actress recovers from surgery…and a The Young and the Restless star details her recent car crash. Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.
Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: Ladies Who Lunch
Mishael Morgan (ex-Amanda, The Young and the Restless), 2022’s Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Lead Actress, hosted this year’s luncheon for nominees in the category, and a great time was had by all. Check out the photos, video, and commentary from the fun event.
Coping with a Challenge
Josh Swickard (Chase, General Hospital) is gearing up for his most emotional storyline to date, as his onscreen dad, Gregory, battles ALS. Swickard discussed the challenges associated with the heartbreaking material during a recent Coastal Entertainment Zoom chat with fans.
Coming Home
Winsor Harmon is back for a stint as The Bold and the Beautiful’s Thorne Forrester. Soap Hub caught up with the actor about his return to the show and the fitness routine he follows to stay in tip-top shape.
Anniversary Surprise?
Peter Reckell believes Days of our Lives fans deserve some kind of resolution to the current state of supercouple Bo and Hope. Perhaps the show’s 60th anniversary, which is coming up in 2025, might be the time to write it.
Friends and Enemies
Colleen Zenk (Jordan) recently terrorized Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) onscreen on Y&R. But did you know that the two actresses have a special real-life relationship behind the scenes? See what she had to say.
A “Beautiful” Accident
Y&R’s Courtney Hope (Sally) was recently involved in a car accident, a stressful event for anyone who’s ever had the misfortune to be involved in. Yet, she revealed that the whole thing turned out to be a “beautiful” experience.
Recovery Update
Scarlett Fernandez, who recently spent time in the hospital, as GH’s Charlotte, is recovering from an operation of her own. The young actress updated fans on her condition.
About Face
Matthew Atkinson and Scott Clifton’s characters, Thomas and Liam, are headed in different directions on B&B. Soap Hub caught up with the two actors about the surprise turn and their thoughts on it.
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Getting to Know You… Better
Tamara Braun and Steve Burton (Ava and Harris, Days) have known one another for over two decades, but they still don’t know every little thing about each other. Check out the lively game of This…Or That they took part in on the soap’s YouTube channel.
Random Thoughts
Evan Hofer, who plays General Hospital’s Dex Heller, answered some random questions for this week’s Man Crush Money. Can you guess who his childhood crush was?
Son of Sonny
Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) is incredibly proud of his son, Joshua, who plays Adam on the soap, and wished him a happy birthday online. Check out why the senior Benard considers himself a “lucky father.”
In Loving Memory
Ellen Holly, who took part in a controversial storyline as Carla on One Life to Live after joining the soap in 1968, has died at the age of 92. Here’s a look back on her career.
Norman Lear, who passed away on December 5, will long be remembered for sitcoms like All in the Family and The Jeffersons. However, he also developed series that shined a light on soap operas, including Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Touching Tributes
GH alumna Briana Lane, who stepped in as Brook Lynn Quartermaine during Amanda Setton’s maternity leave, lost her husband, writer/producer John Lange, when he passed away earlier this year. She recently paid special tribute to him on a meaningful day.
Inga Cadranel, who continues to visit Willow in her dreams as Harmony on GH, shared some touching words about a close friend who recently passed away. Find out why Charles Officer meant so much to her.
In Other Projects
Sasha Calle (ex-Lola, Y&R) took to Instagram to promote her latest project, the independent film In the Summers. Apparently, the feature is headed to Sundance.
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