News
Y&R's Jason Thompson To Visit THE TALK On Monday February 15th!
The Talk is welcoming Y&R’s latest major casting acquisition, Jason Thompson to the CBS Daytime family when he is set to appear on the hit afternoon chatfest this coming Monday, February 15th at 2PMEST/1PMPST.
Thompson, who debuted in the role of Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless back in January after ten years as Dr. Patrick Drake on General Hospital, has plenty to discuss with ladies of The Talk: Sheryl Underwood, Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, and Aisha Tyler.
Angelica McDaniel, CBS Executive Vice President, Daytime Programs and Syndicated Program Development, first made the announcement of Jason’s appearance via Twitter on Thursday afternoon saying: #YR FANS: Tune into @TheTalkCBS Monday for an interview with @MyJasonThompson! #BillyAbbott
In addition to Thompson, Grammy Award host and star of NCIS: Los Angeles, LL Cool J, will also stop by promoting Monday night’s 58th Annual Grammy Awards ceremonies live on CBS at 8PMEST!
So, glad to hear that CBS Daytime is bringing Jason Thompson as a guest to The Talk? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS and ‘Supernatural’ Alum Jensen Ackles Joins the Cast of Justin Hartley’s CBS Series ‘Tracker’
Look who’s joining Justin Hartley’s hit freshman drama, Tracker! None other than another soap alum, former Days of our Lives and Supernatural favorite Jensen Ackles.
In a reveal via Hartley’s Instagram on Thursday, Ackles is set to play Hartley’s on-screen brother on the CBS procedural drama. In Tracker, Colter Shaw is estranged from his brother, Russell, which has been a big part of the mystery of season one.
Ackles is best known for his long run as Dean Winchester in The CW’s Supernatural, a role he reprised in the prequel of the series The Winchesters. He also recently starred in ABC’s Big Sky as Sheriff Beau Arlen and in The Boys as Soldier Boy.
Jensen was the original Eric Brady on Days of our Lives, a role he played from 1997-2000, before departing for the world of primetime and film. Eric was in love with Nicole played by Arianne Zucker. The part of Eric was recast with Greg Vaughan taking over the role in 2012.
In his Instagram post, Justin thanked everyone for watching Tracker, and then revealed Ackles as the surprise casting announcement in the role of Russell, while Jensen was playing pinball in the video! No word yet on when Jensen’s first episode as Russell will air. Stay tuned.
Check out Justin’s casting post featuring Jensen Ackles below. So, what do you think of Justin and Jensen playing brothers on Tracker? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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General Hospital
Jack Wagner Open to Making an Appearance in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot and Shares, “You Never Really Die on a Soap”
With the Melrose Place revival the talk of the town, now Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GH, ex-Nick, B&B and ex-Peter Burns, MP) has weighed-in on it and if he would show up in the new series if it should find a home.
Currently, CBS Studios is developing a reboot starring Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton. But what is Dr. Peter Burns were to show up alive?
As those who saw the end of the original MP know, Peter and Amanda (Locklear) faked their deaths and then tied the knot with Peter on a beach, supposedly in a “happily ever after” scenario.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Wagner expressed, what we all know who watch the soaps, that no one is never, ever really gone for good. Jack expressed, “You never really die on a soap, right? How they unfold those two characters (Peter and Amanda), it’d be fantastic how they sort of tell that story.”
Wagner added, “That was a great finale to be included in, especially with Heather. If I’m asked to come back, I’d absolutely entertain that.”
The original Melrose Place aired for seven seasons from 1992 to 1999. The story featured the residents of an apartment complex, whose lives were intertwined. Eventually Wagner and Heather Locklear dated fro 2007-2011.
As previously reported, the new Melrose Place share that some of original neighbors and friends reunite after a death. The loglines add, “The pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you like to see Jack Wagner return as Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place, or Frisco Jones on GH, or both? Comment below.
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ohh no– poor guy
he has be those loud nutters..
May the force be with you, Jason…
UGH Blah! Sage , the Dr, The baby switcheroo story. Really can I be real right now. How I feel whether Sage gets her baby back or not , Just rolling my eyes . So ready for a real juicy story not baby drama. Sorry not so sorry . Not feeling anything for the story whatsoever. I want Adam the daddy and Chelsea and Adam broken up. Enough . Get moving on sexy stories as for Billy and Noah come on forget that mess. Lets move on. Noah made a innocent mistake . Next
Can we have the writing back were Adam was so in love with Sharon
I really loved Kelly . Pladed by Cady. Her talent was stellar. I loved Sharon and Adam and loved Dru and Neil and Amber and Cane o0r Daniel. Kevin was great with Jana. Best days were 1990’s for me. I fell hard for The Young and The Restless . Sharon and Nick were young and in love
Sharon Newman is my favorite character
Never watch The Talk, but will DVR it to watch his segment, for sure.
And the above picture of him – so adorable! He looks so playful
and kinda mischievious. Love it.
Jason, watch out for that Sheryl Underwood! When Steve Burton was on she practically MOUNTED him! Gross!
LOL Timmm I was about to post a similar comment– they should at least give the man some protective padding if they can’t keep Sheryl enthusiasm in check
Yes Mary and the other problem is ALL the women talk over each other! They should do their topics in the beginning as a group and then only have TWO women interview a guest.
Timmm…dude…as far as I’m concerned, that Sheryl Underwood chick needs to learn how to keep her hands to herself. Just saying……….
Jay, I will watch the show for JT but generally because of Sheryl and that Sharon Osborne, uh, no thanks!
I’ll have to watch. He has been doing a good job as Billy.
Jason Thompson is a wonderful actor and sexy as hell LOL I will be watching the Talk, to see Jason. I love him as the New Billy boy.
I hate The Talk so much. They all bow down to “Mrs. O” like she’s God’s gift to humanity, then they make fun of anyone with a hint of a moral compass. The only person I can stand on there is Sarah Gilbert because she’s sweet and kind. The rest of them are Osborne butt kissing immoral wenches. They made fun of a celebrity who came out publicly saying she was staying celibate. They’re like a bunch of mean girls in high school with Sharon as the head cheerleader who torments anyone who doesn’t worship the ground she walks on. Then any time it’s humanly possible, she brings her creepy family members on there to shove down our throats. I’d just like to know what exactly she has on TPTB at CBS.
Hmmm… I do believe I got carried away! I hope it goes well for Jason! They’re going to maul him like a den of hungry lions.
Hi Ash: you are not…. carried away
argh! Britsh aires… no?
she capitalized on Americana
she came to America the land of the free and had an inroad with Ozzy Osbourne
I do not see an ounce or smithereen of appreciate… what she’s worth
she is in constant act before any and all camera
a little humility… a little care.. a little decent
??? she had an emotional breakdown… had to take upwards of a month away from “The Talk”
is she entitled to an aristocracy that we are unaware ?
give me an expletive break
I see it in the ladies who envelop her
she really doesn’t have a sense of humor… she culls from expected and flippantly disregards everyone…
It just doesn’t follow… why bother with her?
her kids are done… Ozzy is on his last needle
bye bye
ie: captalized on Americana… you can bet she has the last laugh