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B&B’s Annika Noelle and GH’s Donnell Turner Deliver the ‘Power Performances of the Week’

July 23, 2023

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Last week, two performers from two different shows were involved in fraught and intense storylines that called upon their acting skills to make the moments feel realistic and raw to the audience, even though sometimes these circumstances we have seen before, either over and over again on a specific show, or just in the daytime genre, in general.

On The Bold and the Beautiful, Annika Noelle (Hope Logan) gave her heart and soul in scene after scene in material that many longtime viewers of the show found themselves frustrated over or just scratching their heads. However, Noelle (who definitely should be a strong contender for the Lead Actress in a Drama Series category at next year’s Daytime Emmys) was able to play all that was given to her in spades. The week of episodes took her character of Hope Logan from being caught in bed with Thomas (not with her then-husband, Liam), by none other than her mother, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang).

Next, came the showdown between mother/daughter where Brooke tells Hope to forget sleeping with Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) ever happened and to go back to her husband and her family. However, Hope refuses and goes into years of issues she has had with Liam (Scott Clifton) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), and Brooke. Later, in major episodes, Liam and Hope have it all out and dissolve their marriage, which ends with Hope presenting Liam with divorce papers and even showing up for the meeting without her wedding ring on (she had taken it off, before having sex with Thomas).

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The rationalization of Hope’s actions for falling in love with Thomas was positioned as Hope never truly feeling like the only woman in Liam’s life, because there was always Steffy looming. While that justification for Hope’s ultimate actions was a bit hard to swallow, it should be said that Annika Noelle played all the beats with conviction.

Elsewhere, and on last Friday’s episode of General Hospital, Donnell Turner gave us one of the most authentic reactions we have seen when a character finds out they will might not, or will never be able, to walk again. Turner’s Curtis Ashford had been shot, survived surgery to take a bullet fragment out of his spine, but he couldn’t feel his legs when he woke up in the hospital. Demanding to know what is going on, the surgeon explained how the bullet was near his spine and they are still running some tests to see what may be causing the paralysis, or his inability to feel his legs. Devastated, Curtis is trying to process this new nightmare he finds himself in, while Portia (Brook Kerr) tries to console him. She tells him how lucky he is to have survived. Curtis wants to get into physical therapy to begin to get his life back.

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Later, after the scans and latest tests are back, Portia has the heartbreaking news to tell Curtis; that he likely will never be able to walk again. She prefaces that with doctors having been wrong before, and that not being able to walk isn’t a death sentence. Gut-punched and in tears, Curtis begs Portia to stop trying to make something good out of this. He says he needs some time alone. When Portia heads out of his room, Curtis is visibly shaken to his core.

Michael Fairman TV congratulates both Annika Noelle and Donnell Turner for jobs well-done and names them our picks for the Power Performances of the Week.

Let us know your thoughts on our picks of Annika and Donnell for our weekly top honors via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: ‘Sprina’ in New York Part Two: Trina and Spencer Make Love

September 29, 2023

Friday’s episode of General Hospital brought with it what every Sprina fan has wanted and waited for in what seems like an eternity – a love scene between Trina and Spencer where the fan favorite duo finally find themselves between the sheets.

In story, the New York City romantic adventure continued for Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Spencer (Nicholas Chavez) as the shared an intimate dinner, following the theater. Spencer is happy to see Trina so happy. She thanks him for such a beautiful night, and then tells Spencer she loves him very much.

Spencer can’t believe it’s taken Trina so long to say those three little words. He shares that he knows he is not the most patient person. Trina laughs, and says, “You?”

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Next, Spencer tells Trina that he’s loved her since the very first day he met her. Then, Sprina fans received a heartfelt montage of some Spencer and Trina moments from the history of their relationship. Coming out of the flashbacks, Spencer says, “The best is yet to come.”

When the waiter asks Trina and Spencer if they would like dessert, they both decide to skip it, so they can head back to their hotel to be together. Next, upon arriving back to their room, Trina is touched by all the rose petals strewn across the bed that Spencer arranged before they came back to the hotel.

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Now, alone together, Spencer and Trina make love for the very first time. Afterwards, they cuddle up and Spencer admits that he’s the happiest when he’s with Trina. They kiss and Sprina fans rejoice!

So, what did you think of part two of ‘Sprina in New York’? Was it everything you had hoped for? ICYMI: check out the montage from today’s episode below, and then share your thoughts in the comment section.

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OLTL and GH Alum Kristen Alderson Reveals Pregnancy

September 29, 2023

Big baby news! Former One Life to Live and General Hospital star, Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr, ex-Kiki),has announced that she and her fiancé, Taylor Crousore, are expecting their first child together, a baby girl, due in January.

On her Instagram account, Kristen shared pics of her sonogram accompanied by Crousore, which said: “Words can’t describe the happiness😭🙌💖
BABY GIRL CROUSORE! ✨Due January 2024✨ Having a baby with my soulmate/best friend is the biggest blessing I could have ever been given✨💫”

The pic was followed by a video of many of Kristen’s family and friends guessing the gender of her little bundle of joy. Those appearing in the video included: Eddie Alderson (ex-Matthew, OLTL) and Brittany Underwood (ex-Langston, OLTL).

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Back in July of this year, Taylor proposed to Kristen and they became officially engaged. Taylor asked Kristen at Pier 84 at Hudson River Park in New York, almost exactly two years after the couple had their first date at the very same spot.

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Kristen appeared on One Life to Live from 1998-2012 and next appeared on General Hospital from 2012-2015.

Share your well-wishes and congrats to Kristen and Taylor and their baby girl on the way via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: ‘Sprina’ in New York Part One

September 28, 2023

Thursday’s episode of General Hospital kicked-off with Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Spencer’s (Nicholas Chavez) adventures in New York City, where finally the fan favorite couple are getting some much needed, and waaaayyyyy overdue, alone time.

In story, Sprina arrive to their hotel room which has, thank God, one bed! Spencer heads out to get some theater tickets, leaving Trina enough time to video call her bff, Josslyn (Eden McCoy), and fill her in on how her first time alone with Spencer is going.

Trina, now in her nightgown, awaits Spencer’s return. When he does, Spencer tells Trina that everything is running on schedule. He won’t divulge what he has planned, but he has a surprise for her. When Spencer asks what Trina wants to see on their trip, she lists all the museums she wants to go to.

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After a knock on the door, champagne arrive. Getting flirty and romantic with one another, Spencer calls for a toast to the woman he loves, and Trina toasts to the both of them together.

Spencer realizes he needs to take a quick shower and heads to the bathroom, so they won’t be late for their dinner. Later, we see Spencer in his fine blue suit while Trina is a vision in her fuscia-colored dress.

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Overcome, Spencer tells Trina just how beautiful she is, and gifts her with a necklace so she remembers this weekend between them forever. After they kiss again, it’s time for them to head out to dinner. That’s the end of part one of Sprina’s trip to the Big Apple.

So, what did you think about the highly-anticipated Spencer and Trina scenes in New York City thus far? Were you all smiles? Are you looking forward to Friday, where many are hoping it’s the episode in which the lovebirds finally hit the sheets? Weigh-in via the comment section below.