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B&B Rep Confirms Hunter Tylo Returning On February 28th!
Photo Credit: Kathy Hutchins
After her own camp denied her return to The Bold and the Beautiful on their facebook page, now it seems that Hunter Tylo, is after all reprising her role of Taylor Hayes on February 28th!
A rep for the CBS soap opera confirmed the news with Daytime Confidential this afternoon!
So, what will happen when Taylor returns to Los Angeles? Will she share scene with nuRidge Thorsten Kaye? Do you want Hunter’s return to end up being long term? And, what do you think about her facebook camp’s denial, when in actuality it was true that the actress was returning to the soap opera?
Hunter was last seen on The Bold and the Beautiful back in July of 2013!
All My Children
Mark Consuelos Celebrates Kelly Ripa’s 56th Birthday on ‘Live,’ But Remember When Wendy Williams Outed the Couple as Married Before Anyone at ‘All My Children’ Knew?
On the Friday, October 2 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, the morning talk show marked the 56th birthday of Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley Vaughan Santos, All My Children).
During the opening segment, Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo Santos, All My Children) humorously comparing his wife to both Gandhi and Groucho Marx, reflecting on both her comedic ability and peaceful ways.
Later, they went on to discuss the origins of her name and the most popular picks to name babies back in the year she was born, 1970. They were Kimberly, Lisa, and Jennifer for girls and Michael, David, and James for the boys.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Ripa recalled that she learned she was almost named Kim. However, their neighbors at the time had two daughters Kelly and Kim, which is what her parents wanted to call them, but they settled on Kelly and and her younger sister, Linda.
At the conclusion of the episode, Mark rolled out a huge cake for his wife. It was, “Happy birthday from all of us here at Live and at home.” Next, he cut the cake, and Ripa grabbed his face and gave him a “thank you” kiss.
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KELLY AND MARK TRIED TO KEEP THEIR VEGAS WEDDING ON THE DOWN LOW
All of this brings back memories of how Kelly and Mark’s Las Vegas wedding ceremony went public in 1996 while the two were still on All My Children playing Mateo Santos and Hayley Vaughan. In essence, they were outed by then radio host Wendy Williams! They discussed it on the talk show back in 2024.
In fact, the duo hid their marriage from their All My Children castmates for months, until they found out Williams got wind of the nuptials and spread the intel on the airwaves.
The two recalled their secret wedding on a 2024 episode of Live! “We’d eloped. It’d been a few months at that point. We’d been married for three months, nobody at All My Children knew we were even dating, much less married to each other. We’re brushing our teeth and we’ve got Wendy Williams’ radio show on. We’re listening, and she’s like, ‘I’ve got celebrity dish!”
EYEWITNESS
Next Ripa continued, “The celebrities,’ I guess they had a broad use of the term back then, was the fact that ‘two soap stars from All My Children, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos eloped in Las Vegas.’ There was this eyewitness that worked in the Clark County courthouse that said we eloped, and the news broke, and we had to tell everybody we were married.”
Live With Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Check your local listings for times in your area.
Share your birthday wishes for Kelly in the comment section, and let us know your thoughts on how Wendy Williams broadcast the news, unbeknownst to the All My Children newlyweds, that they tied the knot in Vegas? Check out Mark and the ‘Live’ studio audience singing ‘happy birthday’ to Kelly in the post below.
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Beyond the Gates
TUNE-IN: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Banneker Homecoming Episodes, EP Sheila Ducksworth Speaks on Impact HBCUs Have in Real Life
As previously reported, kicking off today, is a two-part Beyond the Gates, when The Duprees gather to celebrate Banneker University’s homecoming weekend.
The producers and writers are taking an opportunity to spotlight the rich traditions of the long-held tradition of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its fictional university.
The episodes are today on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday, October 2 and next week on Monday, October 5, where in true Beyond the Gates fashion, there will be some surprising drama that ensues when someone shows up!
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BANNEKER REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS
Sheila Duckworth, (executive producer, Beyond the Gates) spoke to Soaps.com to give some insight on the decision for the series to illustrate the ties that bind with HBCUs.
“It was important that we have this school as almost a character on our canvas, right from the beginning. Beyond even education, HBCUs have been pivotal when it comes to everything from economic progression and fostering a sense of community to the development of leadership skills,” explained Ducksworth. “From the beginning, we wanted to illustrate that what the Duprees are able to do in the world was a direct reflection of the impact HBCU’s have in real life.”
EVERYTHING HAS ITS PURPOSE
The EP talked about how purposeful the elements that integrate Banneker into the overall story of Beyond the Gates are including: the Dupree family door knocker that is a lion, the mascot for the fictional university, plus, the upcoming fight song that the cast will sing together on the Monday, October 5 episode, and the painting the hangs at Fairmont Crest.
That portrait of Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) father, George Cheeks Dupree, that hangs prominently at the country club, was named after CBS executive George Cheeks (now Chairman of TV and Media, Paramount), and as Ducksworth says of the legacy of Vernon’s father, “He was the architect of Fairmont Crest.”
So, are you looking forward to these episodes honoring HBCU traditions with the Dupree and the Richardson clans? What surprises do you think might be in store come next week? Let us know via the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
‘General Hospital’ Alum Tajh Bellow Fills In for ‘Days of our Lives’ Tyler Joseph Andrews in the Role of Theo Carver
After an earlier post on Thursday, October 1 about General Hospital alumni Tajh Bellow’s (ex-TJ Ashford) upcoming project from Issa Rae’s HOOPAE Digital, comes word that Bellow is temporarily stepping into the role of Days of our Lives Theo Carver to fill in for Tyler Joseph Andrews on the Peacock streaming soap opera.
According to TV Insider, Bellow will be making a one-day appearance next week on the October 6 episode of DAYS as Andrews was unable to make the tape date that was shot 10 months ago on a day last December. Andrews (pictured below) took over the role of Theo in September of 2025.
In Bellow’s upcoming episode as Theo, he will share scenes with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez). A DAYS spokesperson tells the outlet that Bellow “stepped seamlessly into the role, and the cast and crew were grateful for his professionalism and commitment, albeit for only one episode.”
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TAJH WILL BE SEEN IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN OCTOBER
As General Hospital fans know, Tajh played the role of TJ Ashford from 2018 to his last appearance in December of 2024. Along the way, he received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as TJ, the last being in 2025 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
In addition, bellow along with Y&R alum Loren Lott will be seen starting on October 14 in the new Love Island spoof series, The Compatibility Experiment. The show will drop exclusively on TikTok and the PineDrama platform.
The Compatibility Experiment gives a satirical look at reality dating shows, think Love Island! The story centers around Kelvin (Bellow) and Camila (Lott), whose relationship is put to the test when they join a reality show to try to win a the million dollar prize.
So, what do you think of Tajh stepping in for Tyler Joseph Andrews as Theo on DAYS? Perhaps, the soap opera liked his work that he might be considered for another role in the future bringing Bellow back to the soaps? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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Hunter welcome back, I hope they sign her to a contract again. hunter is a great actress, but please no more plastic surgery, ok hunter. you are a beautiful woman.
I so agree. I would LOVE to see what these women look like normally! They would be BEAUTIFUL. I personally have two cousins…they are sisters…one is 47 and the other is 45…the 47 year old looks like Shania Twain and the 45 year old looks like…well I’m not sure…think Ellen Wheeler’s verison of Victoria on Another World circa 1984…..they are both HOT (yes they are my cousins)…but more importantly, neither one has had a lick of plastic surgery. They are both grandmothers as well. When I visit with them…ALL I can say is “Grammas aint what they used to be” LOL. I WISH that this industry did not make women feel like they have to mangle their faces in order to be pretty. They were pretty to begin with and they look ridiculous. It is very sad.
Taylor is a core character of B&B and it will be great to have her back on screen sharing scenes with Ridge. I’m not enjoying the Brooke-Ridge-Katie triangle. We’ve gone through too many on B&B. Over and over.
Hunter Tylo returning to B&B??? Are you kidding me??? If it’s true, then the show should romantically put Taylor with another male character on the B&B canvas. I cannot stomach watching a Brooke/Ridge/Taylor triangle rehash (or whatever). No. I think that a Bill/Taylor pairing would be very interesting!!!!! I mean…imagine the SPARKS between those two!!!!! Just an idea……….
if she needs a job…. more power to her
I don’t think she looks that bad….
never was a fan of the show…. B&B – as for Huntor Tylo… I started watching her on AMC…. and for whatever reason… she must have made an impact on me…. I always thought Tayler and big daddy hisself should be helming the Forrester Creation
even i’m over watching KKL get all the action… and Heather Tom cry for the millionth time
Please, please, please write Taylor differently than the way she was written in the last year or so! Go back to the smart, confident Doctor Taylor (flaws and all) and NOT the manipulative, pushy, kinda selfish Taylor. I was THRILLED when that Taylor left the canvas!
Hunter T. can bring it. Just give her better writing that is true to Taylor’s character! Otherwise, I rather Taylor NOT come back 🙁
So thrilled to hear that the classy gorgeous Hunter Tylo is returning best news in months finally a reason to tune in again thank you soap gods! Looking forward to her superb acting and beauty, just so happy!
And seriously PLEASE…no more Taylor and Eric. That’s gross.
Johnny…dude, I AGREE!!!!! BLECH!!!!! And, as a so-called on-screen couple, Eric and Taylor are BLAND AND BORING AS HELL!!!!! No Thank You. Next……….
I concur 100%! Ick.
Why not? Taylor and Eric were hot hot hot. Lol. I hope, Eric and Taylor have sex again.
IMHO, Taylor/Eric were disgusting!
But then MOST of the couples on this show are, so there you go!
Um…hi John McCook!
I’d love for her to stay long term, but they need to make her strong like she used to be and no more Taylor/Ridge/Brooke triangle. I had always thought Taylor and Bill would make a great couple. Don’t really care who you put her with, I just want her back.
I don’t understand why she would so vehemently deny it and then hours later, the show confirms it. That makes no sense. She actually said, “There is no truth to those Rumors, no talks are in place between Hunter and The Bold and the Beautiful.” Why say anything? I don’t even watch B and B or even like Hunter Tylo but WTF??? Does no one else think this is odd?
My guest is they were probably going back and forth, and Hunter camp probably denied it not knowing for certain. Stuff Happens!!!! Who Cares bout how you get the jog??? As longs as your there and Hunter fans are happy to see her again and will tune in just to see her on that one day.
if its Brooke Vs. Taylor round 5,899, Ill be fast forwarding her scenes.
Is she coming back for just one day? Or for long term? Happy to see her back. Bet she’ll have plenty to say to Brooke! And Quinn. Yowser!
I hope this is a short-term return. Taylor is hypocrite who, if she doesn’t get what she wants, will destroy and manipulate. I hope it’s a temporary return for a few guest episodes and then leaves again, since her exit was open-ended. I’m not here for this triangle bull anymore.
Scott…dude, I AGREE!!!!!
Agreed!! She acts innocent but is just as bad!
I think this is good news for BB and if keep her in long term and irritating Brooke and supporting Katie & Ridge….could be groovy time to watch.
If she is staying long term the only way her character would be interesting to me at this point of time is if they hook her up with Quinn because I have seen her with almost every man on the show — to go down that route again would be pointless.
If she is staying for a short stint, to hold Ridge’s hand and tell him that his feelings for Katie are right and that he should pursue a relationship with her and not Brooke– I’ll pass because everyone already knows at some point Ridge and Katie will be together.
There is another actress with the same name that starred on DAYS years ago. With a little cosmetic surgery, she could look like her.
If she is not bringing Steffy with her or Thomas-I say don’t bother. I am getting sick of the merry go around at B&B with the characters all sleeping with each other. Switch out the entire cast with new characters and bring them back every 6 months just to see what’s going on. Either the cast needs to grow or the whole gang should be killed off and start over with new families or families we haven’t seen in awhile.
LONG TERM!
Maybe finally I can resume watching this show!
My last epi was Taylor’s last epi. There is no way on God’s
green earth that I would ever watch this show again without
the CLASS, ELEGANCE and BEAUTY that Taylor brings
to the screen!!
It’s about time someone smartened the hell up in those backrooms!
Great news! I hope they write a storyline for her involving Ally! That would be exciting to watch! I would love to see Hunter bring the drama and excitement back this show, long with bringing her fans back with her, who left the building when she did.
I wish Hunter would be staying on as Taylor permanently because she is one of the core actress that contributed to b&b history. Her character is missed and her fans wants her back.
It was also SF request when she was leaving for HT character to be utilized more on the show. Its time for bell to wake up and smell the coffee.
Taylor characters either love or hated bring a much needed balance to the show cus non Logan viewers are truly disgusted by the whore and mini whore show.
This is great news for b&b considering there rating are in the crapper and General Hospital is moving one up on them in all major demographics. God know Bell needs to do something fast viewers are losing interest in watching whose gonna get to screw the crying & winning town bike next, after 27yrs of the dame old same old.
I wish Bell would stop catering to one desperate actress to remain front burner and start utilizing all the good actress he actually has on the show and write some s/l with some common sense!!
Hunter Tylo is a breath of fresh air on b&b. Wish she was staying on b&b permanently and Bell would put the Tridge family back together, the way his father (God rest his soul) intended it to be. I’m sure TK and HT would be able to pull of a TRIDGE reunion effortlessly since personal circumstance prevented RM from having a proper Tridge s/l and KKL doesn’t want to be paired with another nu Ridge.
The show needs a new direction cus the way the show has been going, its utterly disgusting and nasty.
Good to see Hunter coming back, hope they put her with TK and bring back Stuffy & Thomas as a family permanently. So sick and fed up watching an elderly woman pretend she in her teens & wanting to sleep with everyone else’s man.
She needs to chill out with plastic surgery. Please don’t bring her back patethtic vying for Ridge. She was unbearable to watch the last year.
I am glad that hunter is back on the show. I am a faithful fan of the bold and the beautiful. i would like her to get her family back with the new ridge and the kids thomas and steffy permanently
Loved Hunter on B&B. But this whole rumor-ville has been bizarre. Didn’t they just confirm a few days ago that she wasn’t coming back…? Oh well, excited to see her again. Can’t wait to see her with Thorston Kaye
Glad to hear Hunter Tylo will be back on B&B. Hope it turns out to be long term. Been a fan of the show for many years and miss Taylor, so we will be looking forward to seeing her in action again. Hope she gets a love interest and kicks Brooke around a little. 🙂
I hope she will become a regular again. The show is not the same without Taylor!!
Am so happy to hear that the stunning Hunter Tylo will be returning to B&B she has always been my favorite character on this show! what really gets me is people who rubbish her and constantly bag her looks. this poor woman has lost her only son to drowning and her daughter lost an eye to cancer if the plastic surgery makes her feel better about herself then more power to you Hunter! will definitely be tuning back in when she returns.