The latest episode of Soapy, hosted by daytime favorites Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart, just dropped, and it’s a must-listen for The Young and the Restless fans. The duo welcomed Lauralee Bell, who plays Christine “Cricket” Blaire, for a candid conversation about her life growing up in a legendary soap family and building her own legacy on-screen.
From Family Legacy to Soap Spotlight
Bell opened up about the dynamic between her parents, William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the creators of Y&R. She shared insights into how their creative partnership shaped her childhood and her early start in the industry.
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Bell also reflected on what it was like to join Y&R as a teenager, the expectations that came with her last name, and how her father wrote pivotal stories specifically for her.
The episode is a touching look into how her personal and professional worlds collided and how she carved out her own path.
Did Another Soap Try to Steal Lauralee?
In one of the episode’s most intriguing moments, Bell and the hosts teased the idea that another soap may have tried to poach her. Which soap opera was it? The conversation doesn’t give everything away—but the implications are juicy enough to keep fans guessing.
What’s Next on SOAPY
New episodes of SOAPY drop every Tuesday through September 30, and the guest list is stacked. Coming up: Maurice Benard (Sonny, General Hospital) on August 5, Heather Tom (Katie, The Bold and the Beautiful) and Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter, B&B) on August 12, Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives) on August 19, and Y&R co-stars Christian LeBlanc (Michael) and Tracey Bregman (Lauren) August 26.
You can listen to SOAPY on Audacy or wherever you get your podcasts, and catch the video versions on the CBS Brand YouTube Channel.
