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B&B Scribe Patrick Mulcahey and Former Co-Star Ronn Moss Come To The Defense Of Katherine Kelly Lang!

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Enough is enough!  And now one of the most prolific writers in soap opera history and one of the scribes of the writing team of The Bold and the Beautiful, Patrick Mulcahey has come to the defense of Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B), and the online banter that has fans accusing the star of sitting in the “writer’s room” or even thinking that the long time series star, writes the show!

In addition to Mulcahey, Lang’s former co-star Ronn Moss also fired back adding his comments on the allegations towards Lang on his facebook page relating: “Always amazing the way some people seem to love propagating such untrue bullshit. Their motivations are so often ego driven, insecurity driven, or just plain nasty. But the saving grace is it often backfires on them and then they have to live with that.”

Here below is what Mulcahey had to say on the situation.   Now after the jump, let us know what you think of his and Ronn Moss’ comments and the ridiculous rumors on Katherine Kelly Lang and the writing team!

 

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I am glad they said something. Why not blame the writers for the mess B&B has become? Brooke is the most tortured soap character ever: Deacon, Nick, Oliver, Thomas, Bill. Watch Bell have her sleep with Liam next. I seriously doubt KKL would write Brooke as sleeping with her sister’s husband, if she was in the room with the writers.

This is so unfair to KKL!

First, I have been a fan from day one. KKL is awesome. For the writers to put her thru all the crap they have and then after all this time to go and do it yet again. I am sick of it. It is her time to shine as best she can. The BB Show has went in the toilet. Not because of the actors it is the writers. KKL gets the short end of the stick. Then Hunter T is a saint. HELLO people she killed someone while drunk oh but that is okay… Hell I can go on and on about how she can do no wrong. Wake up and get some good writers that write a HOT story line that we can all enjoy and believe in. What happend to all the LOVE and Romance????????????? KKL has been crying for over 20 years. Now their daughters are going at it over a wimp that can not make up his mind. Gzzzzzz people come on……. I have so much more to say but It just makes me mad. I hate how the actors are treated and how the story lines fall.

I hate how the actors are treated too. It’s perplexing how some people cannot or will not disconnect the actor from his/her role.

There is just no more morals in this show, and they are definitely gonna lose ratings..I hate what they do to KKL

I think the writers are to blame. They made Brookes character from day one very sleezy. And the Steffy and Liam has gotten so boring. They need to do something Viewers are aggravated. So now Brooke wants Eric to claim he is the father of Bills baby. What a mess. Since Ridge and Stehanie have gone the show has lost something. Wish they were stillon.

Having Brookes character sleep with her BrotherinLaw is disgusting and when Katie finds out shell go off the deep end. This show lacks decent morals I bet the actors hate playing these miserable parts. I think in real life people may actually hate them thinking of how disgusting they are on the show.

Why so much damage control? If there rumors,let them be. Fans are tired of the storyline revolving around one actress that is not that good while talented ones are leaving.

Please…KKL is an amazing actress and a very gracious lady.

why should KKL have to be made the villian of the show and be made out that she sits in on what the scripts are it is not her fault that the writters have her sleeping with her brother in law or to slander her as a person the fact is she is a human being like all of us with feelings and i think a great actress the fact that ppl are getting angry shows that she is playing brooke great ppl shouldent judge her when they really dont her she is just as talanted as the other actors on the show .

I agree . She is loved by many

The story lines we will all have disagreements on. But to say KKL is not a amazing actress is a down right lie. She is awesome. She is B&B. And what is the big deal why shouldn’t the ppl playing the parts have say. Keep Kickin it KKL YOUR AMAZING…

I totally agree Jane! Enough of this boring storyline!! I stopped watching last week…..

Katherine Kelly Lang is a great actress , also very gracious .

Exactly, Jane. If this was baseless, why is so much PR/SPIN effort being devoted to it? & regardless of that, B&B has been pretty bad for a while now due to the fact that it’s either this stupid Hope/Liam/Steffy triangle or the LOGAN SHOW day in/day out. Whole families (Spectras, Marones) have been lost, many great characters & talent have been lost but the Logans continue to remain front & center. ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Maybe if there was some BALANCE to the show & KKL wasn’t being shoved in our faces every day, this wouldn’t be happening.

I agree they are making too much of this for it to be nothing Plus I would also like a more balanced show. I miss Nick Maroney 🙂

Put the blame where it belongs on Brad Bell not Kelly Lang!! Ms. Lang is doing her job and going by the script given to her. She is a great actress and does not deserve all this hate and false accusations by jealous and sick individuals.

Jane, I agree completely. WHAT is going on with this show that I couldn’t wait watch each day?

I guess that is your opinion however popular opinion has a very talented KKL front and center, for a reason. I refuse to say anything negative about the other talented actors on the show, so I sincerely hope you are not disappointed if we just stay on topic.

WOW! all of this over KKL??? I am board and I think the writers could bring in a new story line. But people please… I keep reading some pretty tacky comments about KKL. It is sad that something so silly can get people so angry and fired up. If you really don’t like the direction of the “Brooke Logan show”. Take a real stand and just stop watching. Don’t whine about it. my goodness you people are not children. If something is that stupid prove it and stop bashing KKL like this. It is mean and childish and speaks volumes about who you are as a person! I know I would hate reading ugly comments about my self from people that do not even know me. She is just a actress and you people do not really care one way or the other or you would have stopped tuning in long ago. You just want something to bitch about. I hope the writers will bring in some new blood and think of a new story line soon. It would be nice to introduce some new folks to the show.

yes why the damage control. Just sick of too much Brook. dont hate her just give us more of the other characters and families.

I agree with you Jane. The Brooke Logan Show doth protest too much. LOL!!! Something is up.

I agree that the show has revolved around one actress for way to long. There are many great actors on B&B that don’t get the time they deserve….one of the….they killed off. Afraid I’ll have to agree with Donna about it being the Brooke Logan show. Move on….please!!!

@ JANE, et al. : Why so much damage control? If there rumors,let them be. Fans are tired of the storyline revolving around one actress that is not that good while talented ones are leaving.

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Public relations is about building, improving and maintaining the public image and perception of an individual, company or organization.

Damage control is one duty in which a public relations department strives to minimize the negative effect caused by an event or series of events.

Obviously, this situation with the Actress has been negative and slanderous. Simply put, the damage here is obvious- some like it, some don’t. Put yourself in the situation and reflect on how you would feel if you are repeatedly smeared unjustly with no one aiding in your defense- not so nice, is it? Saying the Actress is “Not that good” is a matter of opinion hold on to it.

R.

Of course he did…YES ENOUGH IS ENOUGH for kKL to rule the rooster!! It is always about KKL’ wellbeing first and screentime,, GAB!! If they want to be taken seriously just start to write for real, instead to make B&B “the Logan show” like Bell wants it, and expect us to like!! Are they serious this character should have been killed off longtime ago imagine to give any input or whatever they wanna call it.. He just makes her look worse! The biggest mistake at b&B they never think about viewers and i m not talking about the Logan fans here!! I guess it is too much to ask for some integrity and professionalism!

KKL is the star of the show she never be killed off not like your favorite who was killed off 2 times and hopefully for the 3rd time. Good bye to all you haters B&B will be just fine without you all.

I agree, KKL is a great actress! Look how stirred up she gets everyone! It is a show and that some of the audience feels so strongly that she gets everything means she is a great actress. And I also agree, good bye to all the haters. We will be great without you all! I think KKL is a great actress! And if the show didn’t make these people angry where would we be? Its daytime “DRAMA”, that is exactly what the writers haven given us. Brooke is my favorite character always has been!

bold would suck without brooke.

I agree Larkin. It’s time for Bell to open his eyes to the truth. Not everyone loves The Brooke Logan Show. I know I’ve been sick of her for quite some time.

FGS it’s not the Brooke Logan show. Are you paying attention to the other storylines or are you so filled with misplaced hate that you just focus on that one character?

My advice would be to either fast forward or change the channel if you are that broken up about seeing Brooke Logan on your screen for 5 minutes, 5 days a week. Tada problem solved.

Hey Larkin Belle for your info Bradley Bell been writing B&B since the 1st day. He took over as Head Writer in 94. His Father RIP retired then got sick. He was not writing B&B until his death. Google it and you will see.

KKL is the star of the show! She is an incredible actress and no matter what kind of situations she may get herself into, her fans still root for her! Everybody needs to quit accusing her of everything, it just comes down to pure jealously! Brooke was one of the first four actors that started on the show and the show would never be the same without her!! Brooke is The Bold and the Beautiful! She makes the show! People that are so jealous of her need to keep their big fat mouths shut! Its time for Brooke to rise and shine on the show, the way that she has done so many other times!

I have watched Bold and the Beautiful for two many years, not to listen to the high school dribble. I like the characters and have only one request, please keep things realistic? Please don’t think your audience isn’t smart we are. Okay? Characters come and go much of the originals have always been a mainstay. With them cancelling others I have watched, I do not want the same to happen here, I do not need another $1.98 Reality show please spare us that. I need the adults to act like adults….

I appreciate you taking the time in hearing my requests. I will remain as ever a fan.

I don’t have a problem with Lang. I do have a problem with the intermarrying of family members, etc. In some families in the real world this would be the exception. On BOLD it seems to be the rule. It is absurd and although I like the characters enough is enough … Get some fresh blood to have affairs with. You can get lost now figuring out the family relationships.

Wasn’t it in your September 12, 2o12 Brad Bell interview that she sits in with the writers? I have personally never said she dictates as to what goes on, but she does through out ideas taken from the interview. I am sick of them trying to cover the facts to make certain people look good, but yet won’t address or at least speak up on Hunter Tylo or Jacqueline McInnes Wood. Why all this coming out of defense? If it wasn’t true why worry about it? I am done with the Bold and Beautiful, especially since they have hired two new actors and won’t give Hunter a pay increase but yet want to cut her pay. Now, speak on that! How unfair and unjust is that? Right, no one wants to speak on the truth!

Well said Mildred! I read the interview in September too. She even thought of the rape story of Brooke too. BUT she doesn’t write? Fine, call it what you want, but she does give her opinion on the story lines, BRILL included. “I can’t wait to work with Don. It’s exciting!” ~KKL

Actually she stated she wasn’t happy with the Brill hookup . Having scenes together is a different story .

Sorry kkl supportors, but she NEVER stated that until AFTER all the negative publicity started coming in. This is a PR cover-up and they are working overtime to fix this crap.

Why won’t they comment on JMW or HT? Why only KKL. It shows favoritism right there.

you are so right debra. this is a pr move because a lot people are turned off by the bold and beautiful. i stopped watching when they paired kkl with don diamont. i liked steffy and bill together they were hot. i have been reading a lot comments from other blogs and i read that their ratings are suffering because of it. good riddance.

Mildred….way to go!! B&B has lost to many of it’s great actors for lack of story line…changing how they act…(Caroline)….or for whatever other reason. Evidently….the writers don’t see it. And yes, Debra, I believe there is favoritism.

that is so true debra they wont talk about that but again they want brooke to take another man from taylor and steffi cant cut a break always the logans!!!

I see KKLS PR ppl are busy, at work! LMAO Who cares! Dont you ppl have real jobs?

No they do not have real jobs they are as fake as the characters they portray we had some friends that lost loved ones and their homes in Oklahoma tonight so I could care less if KKL is that thin skinned.

Dont know if i quite believe you Mr, Mulcahey. The mass exodus from the show speaks volumes. Also it seems all the stories involve brooke front and center. To me i would assume that she has major control of the story lines and shows direction. Contrary to your portrayal of the actress, there has been many leaked stories of the diva-esque behavior in the past and they continue today. Of course costars will say that everything is hunky dory as they are contractual obligated to do so. The show is heading down the tubes. I rarely watch now as the brooke logan show has taken over and as a loyal fan for years i believe we deserve better. Til then i will tune out.

The mass exodus speaks volumes indeed. Key Brook supporting roles LOL Stephanie, ridge, Taylor, even Steffy leaving.But Brook staying and having a new baby. Makes you think that one actress is getting better treatment than the others, and they will not take that crap anymore.

Oh please, I don’t believe a word of this. KKL lies, she herself has said on Twitter that she sits in on all the writers meetings and tells them what she wants to do. She loves herself so much that she tells the writers she wants all the men on the show. She manages to get rid of the most beautiful women on the show, like Hunter Tylo and JMW, also Bridget. She hates to be outshined by these women. Now the show is all HO-Gan tramps. Well I refused to watch a whore like BrookerHO on my screen a half hour each day. Baby Bell’s father has to be turning over in his grave at how Brad Bell has ruined his show. Brad has made this show with the help of KKL into a whore and porn show. What makes KKL think she can write? I can’t stand her, I have no respect for her. She disgusts me.

And close. Jazz hands. Nothing more to add Min you hit it dead on the head.

It is people like you and your cyber bully pals that these lies started . Get it through your head Brooke Logan is a fictional characterKatherine Kelly Lang is real who has never done anything wrong to you group of bullies . Get a life and grow the hell up

Ditto KKL Supporters! This is a SOAPIE, can you imagine how boring it would be if it was NORMAL???? come on guys, these actors all of them have entertained us for years, appreciate it, why all this hate crap! If you don’t like it don’t watch it. You have a choice its called freedom. KKL and everyone else on B&B, thanks for all the amazing episodes and commitment to the B&B, you have entertained me for so many years and hopefully many more to come. I would ignore these ignorant idiots!

I actually do think KKL does not want the competition. I do think she influences the show. I do not hate her.

If she ran off Ashley Jones then why would Jones continue to make appearances on the show? Do any of you realize that what you claim doesn’t make any sense? You are one of the many people who decided to abuse twitter and personally attack KKL. That is why her friends are speaking out because of people like you who are spreading your hate because of a soap opera. If you hate her so much turn the TV off and quit letting your hatred for someone you don’t know consume your life. It really is that simple. But instead of believing a respected writer of the show and former co star you choose to fuel your hate and justify it because someone who claims to be an “insider” tells all these rumors and BS to a salon owner who then tells his sister and she tells you all. That doesn’t even make sense but if that is what makes your life were living so be it.

I think the story line is bull. That is one of the reasons I stopped watching it makes me sick how much she gets away with, she is no better than anyone else but she does.

Agree 100% Connie. This character just never loses, always comes out on top, and is involved in every storyline currently being shown. How is the general public supposed to take that? I don’t believe for a minute that the average person is not at the very least wondering what the hell goes on at B&B for Brooke to always win. Some may be lying about it (SEE ABOVE MAIN STORY) but I’m sure all are wondering whether they admit it or not.

why would she write such crappy stories for her character? think about it? if it were true wouldnt she be wanting stories where she could travel to italy all the time and make out with italian men?? lol come on people whoever is writing this show is not doing that great of a job its like a repeat of the past 25 years same old same old over and over..if kkl is writing would you please write something fun to watch for a change?? 😉

That’s right. You make sense because you are correct. The other is just distorted wishful thinking by sick individuals that really need to get lives of their own.

BRAD BELL DID NOT SAY KKL JOINED THE WRITING TEAM!

by IHATESTEFFY, Monday, May 20, 2013, 10:24 (12 hours, 21 minutes ago)

MICHAEL:

As the show’s head writer and executive producer, when all the shocking changes came about what went down? Did you have an emergency meeting with your writing team?

BRAD:

It was interesting. I met with Katherine Kelly Lang, and the writers and producers, and we all just threw out ideas. The path seemed pretty clear very quickly, and it’s always about playing to your strengths and recognizing what your strengths are in terms of cast, and story, and how we are going to use some of these key characters. It also opened up new avenues for characters that had been back-burnered, or on the sidelines, who I have had great respect for, but we have just not had the chance to give them the amount of airtime that they need and deserve. So in that respect, it’s very exciting.

he said he met with KKL and the writing team and they threw around ideas

No one said writing team, but she putting her two cents in

That’s exactly it. KKL was able to meet with Brad, the writers and the producers to also throw out ideas. Why wasn’t John McCook allowed in their meeting, he is also a part of the Core Four. Bad enough Eric couldn’t be with Stephanie the day she died. I wonder who’s idea it was for Brooke to be the only one.

Brad Bells idea and Susan Flannery also told him she wanted BROOKE by her side. Now getting together for ideas and KKL writing the show…two different things!!!GET A LIFE PEOPLE!!

From what I understand from an interview Bell did with TV Guide Magazine Susan did not know exactly what was going to happen with the scene for her final days. Bell said he offered to keep in her in the loop but she insisted on a separation between her performing from his writing and told him that she would play whatever he wrote for her. If there is some blame to place for that travesty of a last scene for Stephanie Douglas Forrester, it is solely on the writer, not Susan Flannery.

The haters will believe what they want to believe. One time Mr. Bell says KKL met with him and the writers and the producers. There is NO Back Pedaling. Only the truth.

Even if she was to sit in on them and give ideas so what … If ppl don’t like it don’t watch. Every show has a leading actress and she might be B&B.. I think KKL is awesome she can play any part they give her.

Mighty funny that none of the other cast was mentioned that they were in the room either. This is not the Brooke or KKL show. There ARE other actors on the show. KKL cannot carry a whole show. Brad had to call in a million favors to get her an emmy nom for goodness sakes. Cmon, people, get real!

Why was she the only one they “sat down” with if the show wasn’t to revolve around her? Your fans are just asking for some variety in the show. If not….Lang may be the only actor left!

Now you are back peddling saving Face! We know the truth!

We sure do.

Obviously most of you people don’t watch B&B much, Brooke and her kids has always been made an outcast, well Taylor and her brat kids get to act like they are Foresters when indeed they are not. I can see any good actor/actress that has played a character that long have input on their character’s story line. it’s no different then Don Diamont begging the writers to let Liam be Bill’s son and not Thorne”s. Love KKL, B&B wouldn’t be any good without her.

KKL is a class act.

What a joke April Brooke and her kids have never been the out cast they don’t even own a share of Forester Creations but yet they have the run of the company as if they own it. PLEASE you must be a new viewer. I have watched since this show started and it has become the Logan Show it is no longer the Bold & Beautiful it’s now the sad & pathetic!

AMEN!!!

sorry during the 90’s Brooke didnt get her way besides Belief. Ridge kept on choosing Taylor and Brooke kept on losing her children. BIG correction please.Thanks

AMEN 100000000000000000000 TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hunter tylo was fired for being pregnant in real life. she took the writers to court and won. They were forced to hire her back and never liked it. the were not forced to give Hunter Tylo a good storyline. In fact it seemed to me that writers purposely made Brooks character always win over Taylors and Taylors family to punish Hunter Tylo for taking them to court. This is what has always bugged me about B & B. I dont hate Brook. But I hated how writers used her character to torture Taylor and Taylors family. Makes me sick.

Wrong show!!! Hunter Tylo was fired from Melrose Place AFTER she quit B&B to pursue other roles. Lisa Rinna ended up taking that role and B&B graciously took Hunter Tylo back. So HT left of her own accord and B&B DID NOT fire her. Her lawsuit was against Aaron Spelling. That was NO fault of Brad Bell’s!!!!

Lol you may want to recheck your facts. That was Melrose Place and the Spellings, not BandB. Tylo had her reasons for leaving before and has returned. If she had any problems with any co stars I wouldn’t think she would have went back twice.

You are correct. I had mixed that up. thank you for bringing it to my attention and correcting me.

I think the show needs a future and Brook is the past,JMW is amazing ,Her and Scott are the next power couple and the fans see it, Brook and hope have a lot of fans but no where near as many as steam has and we are all mad! I would do what ever it takes to keep JMW , liam and steffy power brooke and hope are the past

That’s ridiculous, however your wording speaks for itself. It sounds like you just want Taylor and her tots. Strange, you could have said the past is Brooke and Taylor, since they are the older generation.

Honestly, I don’t understand how people can be so selfish as to not just wish JMW well. You go onto that business with hopes of making it big. She has decided for now to persue other options, and I for one am happy for her and wish her well. I think people should want what’s best for the “real person” instead of the “fictitious character” that she plays.

Where do you get off? Brooke and Taylor are the past. Steffy and liam are the future, get someone else to play he who cares. I guess if everyone leaves the show you would be happy for them and that is great, but if there was no show I am sure with how upset you are you would not wish them all well. I like my tv shows and if they do not do well with the ratings then there is no show. get over yourself ,hope fan

What will you say if she retires? I never said anything about Taylor ,people are getting old and are leaving the show and that includes Taylor, the young are the future of the show, I speak the truth Brooke should not be the head of the show the young should and that includes Taylor and Eric,it is nice to see them involved in the show but the show can only grow in the future not the past. Stop being RIDICULOUS.

KKL and the writers are trying to save face in the wake of the uproar they caused! No one is believing Mulchahey’s Malarkey! KKL should watch. What she puts on Twitter and Bell should know not to state KKL sits in with the writing team. I realize we watch soap operas, but it doesn’t mean we are stupid! No one us believing the BS of this article. They all will have KKL to thank when B&B gets cancelled. Lets see what happens then. I bet the real truth will come our about affairs and favoritism.

That’s a bunch of BS. Haters of an actress attacked her via social media. Haters that sit behind their keyboards spewing hate filled words to someone they have never met. That’s sick, but expected coming from that cesspool of filth and lies.

too bad you don’t have better thing to do with your time! If you were a real fan of the show and not just a fan of Brooke then you would have nothing to say. They need people to watch the show and to be fans of the actors and actresses ,to like or dislike them. Get a life

More spin doctoring and damage control. Lang, as well as Moss’ own wife used to LIVE on Twitter, bragging constantly about how all of the their great storyline ideas were going to ‘put the show in a league of it’s own’. If Moss’ wife could say things like that, in public forums, can anyone imagine what goes on behind the scenes with storyline direction? Lang said in interviews that she not only asked for a rape storyline, but that she hand picked the actor who played Andy (the rapist) herself! She actually put that in print in an interview. So yeah, I think if the storylines suck, she has her part in it all as well as Bell.The show is just trying to protect her image. First Flannery left, now Tylo and JMW (who somehow ended up in the wrong category for Emmy submissions, as Younger actress, instead of supporting, so that Lang could be in the Supporting category). Since when is Lang supporting cast? Funny that JMW’s fans campaigned for her to be paired with Don Diamont, yet somehow, mysteriously, Lang ended up not only paired with Bill instead of JMW, but Brooke is now having his baby. JMW’s silence on the topic speaks volumes to what has been going on. No wonder Tylo is jumping ship. Even the money isn’t worth it. Former fans have a right to call it out and to tune out, if they want to. And we have a right to say why we are tuning out! Let CBS know, we don’t appreciate the Brooke Logan Show.

I think it’s very telling how one by one, everyone is leaving. First RM leaves, then SF and now all of mess with HTylo and JMW. I don’t see much hope for the Brooke Logan Show anymore. Bell and KKL have ruined a show that was great once upon a time.

Seems the super couple “Bridge” did not want competition from new super couple in the making STEAM and especially -Baby STEAM . *(Even though ridge is not currently on the show, which begs the question that KKL did not want any competition while she tried to make a new super couple with DD)

Thank you Michael, for taking the time to clarify this madness. How ridiculous to even think that a cast member would have any influence on the writers. Perhaps, a few recommendations and constructive criticism, but not to the extent that KKL writes the story lines. Time for all those KKL haters to realize that she is the show. I am very happy at the way the show is heading. Bell, finally decided to make long overdue changes, which will make the show worthwhile watching. Kudos!

I’m so sick of people that say bad things about KKL Hey with out her on B&B it would not be a soap she what make’s it what it is today so get over it. love ya

You are right she is what is making the show at it’s worst in history right now, she is not the only actress on this show and she don’t need to be front and center in every story line. There has been times I have liked her story line but most times I can’t stand her but that’s okay because that’s the character she plays but she isn’t the next Stephanie and never will be in the eyes of most fan’s. Yes she has been a big part of the success of this soap but without Stephanie, Ridge, Eric, Taylor, Caroline and all the others along the way over the years she would have never made it this far. Right now fans are sick of the Logan show! and this latest stunt with Bill & then turning to Eric to say the baby is his it’s just too much!

The point is its about more than just Brook. she is ok to me, dont hate her. But I want more than Brooks story to be front and center on the show.

She is not the show other people in it made it the show it is today all she does is sleep with all men on the show and cry on one eye destroy families and she got this emmy because she was in a scene with SF so please give me break about KKL being the show ok

I smell Damage Control! If this was suppose to be a rumor why the huge turn out of defense for KKL? Makes you wonder if just maybe there’s some amount of truth to it. I read the interviews with Bell and KKL and she did indicate she has more than a fair amount of input on her characters storyline. The fact of the matter is many fans are now tired of the Brooke Logan show and are now tuning out. Killing Steam baby so an old bag like Brooke can keep her Brother in Law’s baby is a sick and twisted. Whether it was KKL idea or Bell, viewers are pissed and will not be silence any longer. We’re losing two of the most dynamic characters of the show, Hunter Tylo and JMW and we’re not pleased!

The writers/producers have control! Not the actors! Are you an industry insider? How do you know what you’re saying is true? As far as “input” goes, tons of actors have it, including Eric Braeden on Y & R. So what? It doesn’t mean they have final script approval. And now, according to you, KKL decides what happens to her character AND fires other actors? Team Steffy/Taylor have lost their minds! Just because you don’t like “Brooke” a fictional character…don’t take it out on the actress!!!

I totally agree, its ridiculous for Team Steffy/Taylor to say such horrible things. When in fact, how many times has Taylor left the show because she wasn’t happy about the direction her role was taking only to bring her triflng behind back after a faked death. I’m so sick and tired of actors/actresses throwing tantrums when they can’t get more money, when they already make ungodly amounts of money already. I say good riddings to rubbish, Hunter Tylo has never been a good actress to me, she WAS just an extremely beautiful woman who has disfigured herself trying to look years younger when she should have just aged gracefully. All she does is bob her head and overact in all of her scenes. So ready for her to go, hopefully they get rid of her for good this time and don’t allow her to come back. JMW is a great actress however and even though I don’t like her character, I can see how great an actress she is and I think it would be a loss to the show for her to leave. But let Hunter Tylo leave, sick of looking at her joker face and her bobbing head.

Damage control indeed. I believe viewers are upset about Steffys baby being killed off by the writers, not by Brook being on the show, except its crazy for her to get to keep her baby concieved in adultery while Steffy and liams baby was killed by writers. I do not hate Brook. But I believe the actor does hav a say in the plot. Really I dont care about any of it but I want Steffy and Liam to have their baby back, even if its a twin baby to the poor baby writers killed.

Debra, you are exactly right. I cannot tell you how upsetting it is to even think now about the writers killing a baby that they allowed us to fall in love with just to destroy it. Anyone can say that this is “just a soap,” but it becomes more than just something to do when you give honor to it daily by giving it your time, time that you can NEVER get back. The writers took that precious time and slapped us in the face with it. Now to add insult to injury, they are having Brooke have a baby with her sister’s husband. For me, it is not about KKL; it is all about writers that are totally disregarding and disrespecting the precious things with which we honor them: our time, our attention, and our loyalty. Steffy and Liam should have their baby, and we should get what we bought and paid for: A loving couple, STEAM and BABY STEAM.

Yes. as long as they give Liam and Steffy their baby back. I would allow them to write some crazy stuff.
“{Steffy awakens with a start, gasps and looks around , wondering where she is}.” Liam says, ” Hi sleepyhead, its about time you woke up, the food is almost ready”. Steffy: ” Food , what? the baby, my baby. ” Liamreplies, “Aere you ok Steffy, what’s wrong? Is something wrong with the baby?” Steffy looks confused, exclaims ” I , uh, I don’t know ” Liam “Are you hurting somewhere, do you have pain, what? what is it. “? Steffy “No. I am not in pain, its just. I , I guess I dreamed that I went to see Thomas, at the beach house, and , and that I was in an accident and lost our baby”. Liam :OMG, Steffy, oh honey, no, No. You have been here sleeping on the couch for hours and have not moved. SEEMS LIKE DAYS in fact. (LOL) “Steffy reaches up and puts her arms around Liam in relief, expressing her JOY. “Oh Liam, Thank God, thank God, I don’t know how I would have gone on without the baby”. Liam, : Oh Steffy, you never have to worry about that. That would be a fate too cruel for anyone to suffer through. We are in Love and we ARE expecting a healthy baby. Yes we are. Now, Lets eat, little mommy before that baby of ours does start complaining.”.{Steffy smiles her big beautiful smile at her husband , Liam, and puts the bad dream behind her, forever, as they enjoy their first BBQ as a married couple.}

OMG< Debra. How I wish you were writing for this show. How happy we would be to see our STEAM baby. You think KKL could suggest this at the next writing meeting? She could even tweet it in advance. Maybe then people would get off her back. ROFLMBO Thanks for the laugh!!

Well actually it would work in Brooks favor too. I mean that it all was a dream. It could change the outcome of Brooks tests results making a healthy loving story about menopause instead of a poor baby conceived in adultery and shame of sleeping with ones own sisters husband. So why not? I think it would get some people off KKL’s back. Propose away Brook. Lets get you on track for a better and new story line 🙂

i agree. they will be cancelled soon just watch

Hey Michael,

Why coming to KKL defense now, the timing is interesting great PR move..thou protest to much

Yes if this is just a rumor, why make it bigger than it was?

Debra, seems like you been busy on the boards too LOL

I am concerned. I do not hate Brook or KKL, but her storylines seem to get top billing and I wonder why. Not a Brook hater but getting sick of it all 🙁

go check out the ratings they are losing big time.

More BS, more spinning just quit already geezz.

We have 24 dead children we pulled out tonight in Oklahoma and RM with his pink scarf is worried about kkl please get a life she has a job and her home you make me sick. Maybe your wife can go cook something and tell everybody on twitter about it. Sorry I still have loved ones that I do not know if they have survived trying all night to get thru to them.

So you’re telling RM to get a life due to his concern over KKL whilst all this tragedy is happening in Oklahoma, yet you’re the one on here commenting about the B&B drama whilst you dont know if your loved ones are alive?! Tell me, do you see your hypocrisy?

You are tuning out because you couldn’t have your way and like most toddlers, you are throwing a tantrum, which happens every stinking time your character gets treated like a soap “character” is suppose to get treated.

The story can’t go in your favor ALL the time. It’s a soap opera FGS.

I wish you luck reaching your loved ones BUT why are you here bashing RM’s actions while you are doing to same? He defended his ex coworker that he knows while you are defending a bunch of faceless liars. Hypocritical much?

I am sure RM is as heartbroken with OKC as anyone else…..does that mean he cant tweet on other subjects? Especially when he post that before anything happened! Biased haters much??

I was not going to respond back to this but I will hypocrite no I am not just one frustrated person last night we own a home in Oklahoma that we were at last night which was 15 miles where it hit the sirens had been blowing for hours frightened because my stepmother lives in Moore and a very dear friend they both did survive barely missed them. I was sitting in the garage wringing my hands and my husband told me to go find something to do. I apologize for my rant I guess I was trying to point out the absurd of it all but made very poor choice of words. I have nothing against the actress KKL I do however still believe if they would just ignore this RM and others it would go away. I have been hearing this forever and even if it was true who cares. BB could use some help he is just a lazy writer he really needs some fresh ideas. After 25 yrs not letting KKL play something besides a horny teenager is a travesty. I hope that clears it up and by the way we went today to look at putting a storm shelter in our garage if I am going to spend tornado season here.

Actually it is my stepmother-inlaw!

it always makes me so annoyed that people who don’t have anything intelligent to say just spew a bunch of made up crap.Believe me if KKL was writing for herself the storylines would be a lot better.KKL is a great lady & a wonderful actress & she has never gotten the respect she deserves.

All of you KKL haters are crazy. I have been watching this show since day one and she has ALWAYS been in the front line of the show. KKL has never left the show just because she wanted to do something different as Hunter Tylo has in the past. Who cares if she’s part of the writing team or sits in on meetings……It’s not a BIG deal. Tylo and JMW are leaving for their own reasons, not because of KKL, they are leaving for other reasons……in case you didn’t know JMW has already been in movies and probably has the chance to pursue that. Honestly people this is a soap opera, not real life, if you don’t want to watch the show anymore, then don’t, just don’t blame it on KKL!!!!!

great show…interesting again. actually more than the sister Y & r show. yes, would have like to have seen JMW w/ Bill…still would like 2 see them 2gether. as 4 brooke & bill, good storyline, very good. oh, by the way, katie needs to stop having those tanturms very tired of that…will b interesting when bridgett returns..she will probably catch bill’s eye too. she’s beautiful hopefull w/ her lighter color hair…remember katie had an affair w/ nick marone while he was w/ bridgett. katie is no saint at all, grow up katie.

KKL has been there longer than any other actor other than John McCook. She KNOWS the history & how this show has evolved more than the new writers walking in. Why this attack on someone that has done absolutely nothing but make this show better…I don’t get it.
I have an idea for the bashers….Watch The Chew if this bothers you so much. My point being…Soaps are hanging on & to bash anyone that has hung in there & performs brilliantly is just completely wrong.

Dear Lord….some sick, jealous women out there.Load up on daily fiber,hit the gym,and leave the lovely KKL alone.

Haters keep spreading your lies. Keep making fools of yourselves while I sit back LMAO at you all. You all with your hate ruin your Favorites and that’s why they were let go. I bet Mr. Bell got tired of being threaten all the time the only way to get rid of you all was to get rid of your favorites. Too bad you all ruin things all on your own. Like Ronn Moss said it always backfires on you all. LMFAO.

I wish there was a like button on here. It has always backfired on them. And now that HT is leaving since she won’t take a pay cut they are belly aching. She should be glad to have a paying job right now.

I hope they kill her off for good this time ..

Amen B&B Fan. Might I add to all those bitching about the show, if you don’t like it STOP WATCHING IT. The REAL FANS really do not care to hear all your whiney ass complaints. Katherine Kelly Lang and John McCook are the last two original core 4 characters. They should be front and center for all their years of loyalty. Neither of them have ever left to go pursue other opportunities only to come crawling back. KKL has taken a sick leave years ago and she took maternity leave when she had her real life babies. Now, go suck on your baby bottles and let the rest of us watch our show in peace.

They probably never had the opportunity to

Some people have nothing better to do with their time but sit behind their computer and spread untruths …why because their favs are leaving so they need to make up BS so it justifies the reason that contracts weren’t renewed KKL is B&B whether you like her or not she’s the one who’s most liked in every country.

I agree all the way take here in south africa for example, where B&B is a prime time show. BROOKE LOGAN is the most loved character and the reason why people watch. We have to know what Brooke is up to

So Mr. Mulcahey you are saying you are the reason this show sucks? I have read what Ronn Moss has said and I am not sure it is in KKL’s favor it cam be tken either way. This show is sinking faster than the Titanic and I don’t know if Bell has a lifeboat big enough to save his butt.

Love that, Dani!!! 🙂

I understand all of that about the writers and actors. However you need to listener to the people who watch b&b. They should have a voice also!! The way the plots are going is terrible!!! You are not being fair to the other actors and I can’t believe that they think it’s fine! It really should be called the Logan show! I stopped watching it after Friday. All the writers are doing is portraying Brooke as a selfish,spoiled,uncaring,home wrecker! And she’s teaching her daughter to be the same way. I understand this is a soap opera. But now you’re insulting our intelligence!!

I agree with you.

What do you mean by “now your insulting our intelligence?”. It’s a damn soap, they have been insulting our intelligence since the beginning. If you want to leave because the story is not going your way then bye bye.

The KKL haters are still at it huh? And now that HT is leaving OMG. Its been years since I have watched this show but I see the haters haven’t left.

Katherine you are amazing beautiful and a great talent.Please don’t listen to the mindless rubbish being said.I’m an artist and people always have an opinion,may be even just to assert their power.You are a Sweet soul.

damage control? Seriously? These haters are the very ones who spread this lie and they are asking why the big defense? because they have not stopped barking like dogs with fork tongues claiming day after day that KKL Wrote for the show because they want to blame her for the SL they always have blamed her so what is new? since Ronn left in September they have taken something Bell said and Twisting it, presenting it as fact so why the big defense??? because as Ronn Said their over zealous arrogance has reached fever pitch Causing people in a position of power to now even come to her defense!! They have gone too far and now it is backfiring big time and now they can live with it!! DAMAGE CONTROL INDEED!! EXCEPT IT IS THESE HATERS THAT HAVE COMPLETELY DAMAGED ANY CREDIBILITY THEY “THOUGHT” THEY HAD. Now who looks bad? They have persecuted and innocent person to further their own selfish cause!! Welcome to backfire country!!

wow….looks like a couple of nerves were hit.

The people putting this on the boards and spreading gossip are hurt and angry at HT leaving the show . That can’t accept that so it is easier to blame KKL they all accuse her of writing on the show. I for one love KKL and am do proud of her. She is handling it with much more grace and dignity than I would! Writers need to think before they write. The whole pick a team was a bad idea and Brooke sleeping with and getting pregnant by sisters husband crossed over and beyond moral line! I give props to KKL she plays every scene she does with great conviction !!

I sometimes fast forward through the scenes if KKL isn’t in it. She’s one of the best things about B&B–well, and the devilishly wonderful scenes that are written for her.

Well you don’t miss much because she’s in just about all of them.

I have been watching Bold and the Beautiful for a long time. Cant understand why the writers keep putting KKL character (Brooke) in these situations. Sleeping with most of the male characters does not make her look good. KKL is a wonderful person and plays her character well. Surely you can make her character better, bring her back into the business and give her some new direction in her life but not with her sister husband or daughters husband/boyfriends. The writers have made the viewers angery because the viewers for once they like to see someone to have a normal life (Like ridge and taylor 0r brooke and ridge). We know this is only a show but people take it to heart when there favourite character always lose out. Taylors family has had a hard time through out this show, so it would have been good for one of then to be happy (steffy). So please think about what you write and what your viewers like to see. I hope steffy comes back to the show because i think the show will lose it sparks. Because all it is left with is Brooke family.

So, ‘saint Steffy’ (daughter of St Taylor) should be happy after every rotten thing she did to steal Liam from Hope (like she previously did with Oliver)… I’m sorry but while I agree that JMW has really ‘grown’ as an actress (TG she ‘lost’ the EYEBROWS!!!), her character was also more interested in $Bill, than Liam… think about it!! Taylor’s daughter is NO SAINT!! And, I’ve watched B&B from Day 1; primarily due to John McCook (as Lance on Y&R) and then KKL arrived as the ‘poor Valley girl’ and history was made… I’m so happy that KKL was FINALLY (as SF said many times) nominated for an Emmy… she deserves it, if only for the ‘beating up’ she’s taken from Taylor’s fan… nuf said; now get a life and watch B&B…

If you watched from the beginning, then you saw Brooke steal Caroline’s letter to Ridge which kept Ridge and Caroline from reuniting and getting married, at least long enough for Brooke to sink her claws into Ridge. Ridge still chose and married Caroline in the end.
How can you possibly support Brooke with all she’s done and not support Steffy? What exactly is Steffy guilty of really? Showing Liam he had other options besides marrying Hope. Or maybe she’s guilty of showing Liam how to have fun and enjoy life. Is letting Liam be his own person a crime or should we all have been satisfied with Hope and the rest of the Logan’s using him as a prop for a fashion line or a top catch for Brooke’s daughter. After all nothing less than the best (in this case a Spencer) will due for a Logan goddess, right. PLEASE! SPARE ME!

Look at the PR brigade making the rounds to try and stop people from saying how sick we are of the Brooke Logan Show. It isn’t working and the ratings will reflect it as soon as Tylo and JMW are gone. Believe that. The last time she left, the show lost over 7 million viewers over a 2 year period. And even the addition of Massimo, Jackie and Nick didn’t stop the slide in numbers. So go ahead, Bell, dig up as many cast offs from canceled soaps as you can muster. Your numbers will continue to slide because no one wants to watch a one woman show.

So true! Well said.

Maybe people are just tired and sick of the Logan show. The repetitiveness is bad enough but having a middle age women pregnant by etc.etc. That is not soap, it is not drama, it is crap. Few talents on the show and now some leaving again. Nothing worth to be watched then.

B&B wouldn’t be B&B without Brooke… I think KKL is a fabulous actress and I never get tired of her shenanigans… She certainly doesn’t deserve any flak from B&B fans.

Just how long can it survive without all the actors that have left and are leaving?

She’s the reason I watch the show. She is steadfast and always adds bright sunshine to the show. I’m in awe of her. And even if she did make suggestions, geez, she’s a seasoned actor on that show. Thanks, Ron Moss, for your comments, and we miss you very much.

KKL is one of the best actresses on daytime tv, she has been there from the beginning and has never left the show!!!! If you’re on a job for 25yrs, you certainly would want some perks, but I feel she in NO way writes the show. Bell realizes what a gem she is and that’s why she’s hung in there long as she has. As far as the rape storyline, I do remember reading that KKL wanted to play that, only bc she wanted to stretch her acting abilitiies and do something different. And if you think about it, having Brooke be raped made sense as she’s been a sexual icon for over 2 decades!!!! As for JMW, she’s a lovely actress and her beauty and age range are prolly very much in demand so why wouldn’t she want to see what else Is out there while she’s still young?? She has been killing this story with her losing the baby and people, WAKE UP, its May Sweeps, of course there has to be high stakes drama!!!!! And who says JMW has to be with B&B for life??? These people are actors and they can choose what roles they want to play and for how long!!!! As for Hunter Tylo, she’s come and gone several times and will never be identified with another role like she’s been as Taylor. Susan Flannery wanted to retire and Ronn Moss was at a crossroads in his life after his car accident!!!! I will say though, that it’s time for Ridge to come home, and I think Grant Alexander(Phillip, GL) would be a perfect Ridge Forrester, if they can’t get him, what about Robert Kelker Kelley!!!! He would sizzle with KKL!!!!

Ugh this is enough. If the higher ups want to spin it due to all the crap going on fine just to save kkl nomination that she doesn’t deserve let this weak women continue to have people run to her side cause she can’t take it. I suggest she get off any social media.

I dont think she deserves the Emmy nomination either. People keep saying she is the best actress on daytime but she was never nominated for an Emmy before. Only this year when she acted with susan, Stephanie forresters dying scene. the Brook fans seem to see no evil~~ one sided and can not even debate the issues well.

I agree. She doesn’t deserve the nom. It would be an insult to Susan Flannery if she won.

Yes, a win over Susan would certainly be an upset and a shocker. I wish her well but she should enjoy the nomination because it may not come around again.

Exactly. This is all to try and get awards for a show that doesn’t deserve them. The Brooke Logan Show is unwatchable for most former viewers. Those who don’t watch, PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD at CBS. Write in and let them know why you are tuning out. The show has slid to the dogs. 3 or 4 major fan bases leaving within 6 months time. Just keep walking out and tuning out.

It is too late. We tried, complained tweeted to CBS and nothing happened/we are constantly silenced, even here many of my comments have been deleted cuz they are not pro KKL. As a B&b fan i am done…Like Marie said there is no turn back, Bill Spencer is dead and Steffy has been tied down in the spirit and on the screen with a looser. I am glad it is over. I stop watching since Italy cuz i was let down one time too many. We never had a chance of seeing our characters with a fair share of good writing and enjoyment. Honestly B&B/The Logan show is not worth it.

bold is the best, wouldnt be the same without brooke,

I think she is ok. Not my favorite. But the point is the show is all about her now and it is not fair for it to be that way and is even bring if the show centers on her every whim

I am not buying this article at all. I saw and read the interview where Bell said KKL came to the Writer’s meeting and threw ideas around. In another article she said that she was looking forward to Brill. I know what I read. It’s in black and white. Don’t try to backtrack and lie now. The truth is B&B is not liking the backlash they are getting from fans who are tired of the show only revolving around Brooke Logan. KKL may have been there since the show started, but just like in life you have to know when to pass the torch. Her days of trying to play a sex kitten who sleeps with everyone’s man should be over. It’s not believeable. Now whether KKL has backstage influence or not is irrelevant. What is relevant is that fans are tired of the favortism towards her. If the writers are not going to give everyone else meaningful storylines, then the show just needs to be changed to The Brooke Logan Show. All we want is honesty and fairness. There are other talented actors on the show. John McCook, why is he getting dragged into a rehashed storyline with KKL from years ago? Why not give Hunter Tylo a story other than her watching Brooke? Where is Thorne? Windsor Harmon is a gorgeous man. Stop wasting him! Jacqueline MacIness Wood needs to be out of this stupid storyline with Hope and Liam. She is carrying the triangle and it is not fair to her. All I am saying is we know KKL has influence on what happens on the show. Don’t insult your viewers by lying to us or pretty soon you won’t have us. And without viewers no soap will stand. Keep that in mind.

She has influence on the show no doubt. sure she is not on the writing team nor gets writing credit. But she influences the writing for positive sure.

If KKL has influence on the writing of her storylines…then why are they of poor quality and repititous? BBell doesnot know how to create anything new for ANY of the characters imo.

TEAM KKL;0) Love her and the story line!!!!!

KKL did nothing to deserve all the disrespect she’s been shown. The only ones responsible for Brooke’s, and every other characters storylines, are the writers.

Please! Who cares who writes the show, as long as they start to inject some greatness into it! They do need to spread it out a bit. Wheres the Maroney family gone? Whats happening there? Bold used to be better – but we’ll still keep watching – after all theres nothing else on at the time slot Bold has here in Australia!

kkl is a fine actress, I was never to crazy about ht, I can’t say I will miss her. but you do need some new blood on the show. can you have Bill stay out of Brooks children’s lives. I have not always watched this show and I am not sure for how much longer, there is a lot of room for improvement.

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Robin Strasser Meets Kristen Alderson’s Baby Kiera in a One Life to Live Reunion

For years, Robin Strasser (ex-Dorian) and Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr) have been the best of friends and the best of co-stars. On One Life to Live, Kristen was only six-years-old when she began her journey as Todd and Blair’s daughter and met the iconic Strasser.

Now in 2024, Kristen is a new mom to her baby girl, Kiera. Strasser, who lives in New York, along with her best friend, John, traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just a few days ago to visit the Alderson family and spend the day with Kiera.

Taking to her Instagram a very happy Kristen shared, “Look at who came to visit today! Robin & her bestie John! Robin and I got all misty eyed when she met Kiera today!”

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In a very touching part of her post, Alderson expressed, “Robin is such a special person in my life, it means so much to me that we’re as close as we are. She’s just the best❤️ A great day of laughs & a great brunch spread😍”

Robin added, “I’ve been smiling since I met her. I’m a big softie for babies, but what a doll Kiera is!” The Daytime Emmy-winning star, also shared, “I’m so grateful for my ongoing friendship with Kris and Kathy. Amazing women and loyal friends!”

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Nancy Lee Grahn’s Star-Studded ALS Fundraiser Reveals “I’ll Be There” Video Featuring Soap Opera Notables

Talk about your impressive line-up! It’s a soap fans dream and for a great cause. General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) is prepping her one-night only ALS fundraiser which will feature many of her friends and co-stars.

The benefit is set for May 4th in Glendale, California. Slated to participate are Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Peter Bergman, Maurice Benard, Eileen Davidson, Thorsten Kaye, Michelle Stafford, Stephen Nichols, Rena Sofer, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco, Melissa Claire Egan, Maura West, Kristina Wagner, Gregory Harrison, Trevor St. John, Kate Mansi, Kirsten Storms, Cynthia Watros, and many others.

On Wednesday, Grahn took to her social media and released an “I’ll be there” video shout-out featuring, Monaco, Elliot, Bergman, Bernard, West, Harrison, St. John and more. In a touching and important moment in the new video, Michelle Strogny, who is battling ALS, is featured.

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Previously, in speaking with Soap Opera Digest on the impetus of the event, Grahn recalled, “I was actually doing Zoom events during Covid and I met this woman that I just fell in love with, Michelle Strojny. At the time, Michelle had been living with ALS for four years. Now, it’s five years. She is a mom of a teenage son, she has the most wonderful husband, and she has been dealing with this [disease] for quite a while. And obviously, there isn’t a cure yet. It’s not survivable yet. But as she says, it’s not incurable. Nothing is; it’s underfunded. But anyway, I just really dug this woman. She is so grounded and filled with grace, and she spends all of her time working to raise money for the cause. We did a fundraiser for her last year and then I thought, ‘You know what? The soaps don’t ever get together to do something for charity.’ Collectively, we have this amazing community and we don’t collectively use it for a good cause, and I think it’s such an easy thing for us to do and we could potentially really make a difference.”

As GH viewers know, Gregory Harrison is playing the character of Gregory Chase, who is also battling ALS in a touching storyline that is currently playing out shedding a light on this disease.

For information on Nancy’s event, including the stars who are s scheduled to participate click here. To purchase tickets to the event click here.

Check out the video featuring Nancy’s friends and co-stars below.  Now let us know, your thought son the line-up for the benefit and helping raise awareness and funds for ALS research via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’ Writer Shannon Peace Let Go, and Shares on Sprina: “One of My Only Regrets is to Not Have the Opportunity to Develop That ‘Ship’ Further”

As General Hospital’s new head writing team of Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahy gets off the ground and running, there are still changes a foot on the writing team.

Now comes word via breakdown writer Shannon Peace that she is no longer on contract with the long-running ABC soap heading into its 61st season. Peace shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram, thanking the fans, and the show for the opportunity and the importance of diversity in the writers room.

Peace began, “After almost 3 years on staff and 106 episodes penned, I am no longer on contract with General Hospital. Writing for this country’s longest running television serial drama has been an education of epic proportions; I will forever be grateful that I earned my WGA card on a daytime fixture that holds memories for so many.” (Peace pictured below with GH EP Frank Valentini and script writer, Charlotte Gibson from about ten months ago).

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Shannon added “Even more importantly, as the sole Black breakdown writer (and only POC in the writers room) during my tenure, I pushed for vital interactions and discussions that prioritized inclusion, visibility, and representation”

The writer pointed to the example of vital interaction when in story, “Stella and Portia’s frank July 2022 conversation about the role race played in Esme’s framing of Trina is just one example of the impact I’m gratified to have had.”

Acknowledging former GH co-head writers was also part of Peace’s farewell expressing, “Appreciation to my former bosses, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor – not only taking a chance on me, but for valuing my opinion and championing my voice.”

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Many GH fans know that Peace was key to the development of the love story between Trina Robinson and Spencer Cassadine as played by Tabyana Ali and Nicholas Chavez. Shannon gave a special shout-out to ‘Sprina’ fans, “I also want to thank fans who were supportive of my work, especially the recognition of my love for ‘Sprina’. One of my only regrets is not having to develop that ‘ship’ further.”

She concludes her statement with,”In the aftermath of a historic writer’s strike that shed new light on the troubling ways writers are regarded in daytime, my sincere hope is that General Hospital recommits to valuing staff writer efforts and input, with a more intentional focus on diverse viewpoints — and thrives for another 60 years.”

Accompanying her post, Shannon added, “Thank you all for the love and support these last few years. I hope GH fans get all they hope for and more!”

So, what do you think about GH not renewing Shannon’s contract? Will there be more continued changes afoot? What do you think is the future of ‘Sprina’ anyway at this point as viewers wait to see if Nicholas Chavez officially returns to the show?  Comment below.

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