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B&B's Brad Bell Reveals His Plans For The Heart-Wrenching Exit of Susan Flannery!
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The time has finally come for fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, and the soap world, to see Susan Flannery’s final storyline play out on-air. As had been previously announced and reported, on the heels of Ronn Moss’ (Ridge) departure from the ever-popular CBS soap, series icon Susan Flannery also announced her plans to exit the series after 25 years as Stephanie Forrester.
This conundrum gave series head writer and executive producer, Brad Bell the chance to write Stephanie’s exit story which has now been revealed that her lung cancer has returned. However this time … she won’t survive it. Bell spoke to TV Guide revealing his plans to take Susan and her alter-ego Stephanie on one last emotional journey. Stephanie finds out on this Friday, October 12th’s episode that her cancer has returned, setting the stage for several weeks of heart-wrenching moments. Susan’s last airdate will be in December. Here are a few excerpts below from Bell’s preview of Daytime Emmy winner, Flannery’s exit story.
Bell on how there is no hope for Stephanie to survive the cancer this time around: “She receives the diagnosis that the cancer has spread and that there is no chance for survival. Stephanie has always been a woman of great strength and character and she’s determined to deal with this in her own way. She doesn’t want tears and long faces — she wants a celebration of her life, a blowout to end all blowouts. She’ll definitely be in touch with her mortality, living each day as if it’s her last, and she’s determined to make the most of every moment. After the diagnosis there is some initial shock, but she is quick to create a purpose — the party — and that becomes her obsession. She wants everyone to remember her in peak form. And that’s the way Susan feels, too. She wants to go out on top.”
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Bell on if Stephanie’s party plans are similar to the bucket-list she had last go-round with her battle with cancer: “Yes, only much bigger! She’ll be inviting a lot of people to the party but certain people will receive hand-written invitations that will be delivered personally by Stephanie. This is going to play out on air starting Oct. 18 for eight [consecutive] episodes. Each day Stephanie goes to one of the key people in her life — her sister Pam, her son Thorne, her best friend Taylor, her namesake Steffy — and tells them her time is up and that she’s throwing herself a party. Donna will also have a day, as will Brooke, of course. Stephanie and Brooke are the true supercouple of B&B. Each day will be a video tribute to one of Stephanie’s great relationships, with lots of flashbacks featuring the “best of” moments. We’ve even worked out a way to have Stephanie visit with her old pal Sally Spectra (played by the late Darlene Conley), with Fabio as a special guest since he was a part of their story.”
Bell on if the character of Ridge, Stephanie’s son, would show up: “There’s a big question as to whether or not Ridge will show up for the party. He may make a surprise appearance…you never know! (Laughs) It’s a possibility. Stephanie’s daughters Kristen and Felicia will also be there. We’re firing up the Forrester living room set for the last time. Emotion will be filling that room.”
Bell on as difficult as it is to see Susan leave the series, how it is an honor to write her out this way: “In a way I feel we’re doing this for the entire soap-opera community. We all know each other and we deeply respect the great actors who play our matriarchs and patriarchs — the ones who made this business — and it’s been sad to see so many of them drop away without getting a proper homage. This is a wonderful opportunity that’s bigger than B&B, a very special and universal thing. I’m so happy to be able to do it this way. And I’m only able to do it because Susan came to me and said, “I’m ready to leave the show, but I will give you the time you need to write out the character.” She also said, “I don’t want to know what you’re going to do. I just want you to do it your way, and I will play it.” So I’m writing it and I can’t wait to see what she does with the material.”
So soapers, get out your hankies for this one! Do you like the exit strategy for Stephanie Forrester and icon Susan Flannery, that Brad Bell has planned? Weigh-in!
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Christel Khalil Reveals She Almost Quit Acting After ‘That’s So Raven’ Audition, But Then Came ‘The Young and the Restless’
The Young and the Restless fan favorite, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) is the special guest on this week’s edition of Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart which dropped today on Tuesday, June 23rd.
During the interview with Rebecca and Greg, Khalil who had played Lily Winters on-screen since August of 2002, nearly 24 years with the CBS soap, shared how early on her teenage acting career, she was ready to call it quits in show business, after a heartbreaking audition for the lead of a new Disney Channel sitcom, which later turned out to be the hit seres, That’s So Raven, starring Raven-Symoné which ran for four seasons from 2003-2007.
Christel recalled what happened. “I was 14 and I had always auditioned for all these Disney projects. So I auditioned for That’s So Raven, it was between me and Raven-Symoné and it was called at the time Absolutely Psychic,” explained Khalil. “The character was this girl who had psychic ability, but then when Raven got the role, they named the title of the show after her.”
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HOW A BROTHERLY TALK CHANGED THE COURSE OF CHRISTEL’S CAREER
Reliving the disappointment to Greg and Rebecca, Christel explained, “I lost that part and I was just so devastated, because for the network call there were 20 people in the room watching me, and I just have always had such performance anxiety. I just completely bombed the audition and it was terrible. So, I was just devastated. I was actually going to quit acting and then I got the final call for The Young and The Restless and I wasn’t going to go.”
It was Khalil’s brother, who actually got her to reconsider, and if he hadn’t, we would not have our Lily Winters in Genoa City! Christel recounted, “I was like, ‘You know what? I’m done. I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m just going to hang out with my friends.’ I was just devastated. My brother, who is seven years older than me, and he had quit acting at the same age that I was at that time. He said to me, ‘I promise you, I actually really regret quitting. Just go on this audition and if you don’t get it, you can quit.'”
Christel’s screen-test for the role of Lily was actually with the late, great, Kristoff St. John who would play her father Neil (Later it was revealed to Lily, that Neil’s brother, Malcolm Winters was her bio-dad).
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ACTING WAS EASY WITH THE LATE KRISTOFF ST. JOHN
“So, I went (to test for Lily) and I remember the screen-test was with Kristoff St. John. It was just so easy to act with him because he’s just so there. I remember just being on set, and that was my first time there for a screen-test where you were actually on set. I had never experienced that before. It was my first time being with an actor and having makeup done, which just helps you really be able to do your best work.”
Recalling the screen-test with the St. John, Khalil, “It was where I had to be emotional ( in the scene) and I always had issues being emotional at auditions. But I was there with him, it just came, and it happened. It was natural and I felt so good and it was amazing. It stands out in my mind a lot.”
You can check out the full Soapy conversation with Christel Khalil where she also discusses juggling motherhood, marital life, and the demands of soap operas.
Fan can listen to weekly episodes of Soapy on Audacy or wherever podcasts are available, and can watch full video episodes weekly on the CBS =Brand YouTube Channel. Whether a lifelong fan or discovering the genre for the first time, SOAPY offers a fresh, fun behind-the-scenes look at the stories – and storytellers – that define daytime drama.
Now let us know, over the years what had been your favorite Lily Winters story on Y&R as played by Christel Khalil? What did you think of of Christell’s recollection where she was up for the lead of “That’s So Raven” as a teenager, before it was even titled that? Let us know via the comment section.
This summer beginning on July 21, Netflix streams the return of WWE: Unreal for its third season. The behind the scenes docudrama series gives fans a glimpse of life in WWE and inside the writers room, as injuries, last-minute pivots, and career-defining decisions reshape WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 42.
WWE Unreal is taking fans deeper than ever inside World Wrestling Entertainment’s creative process, The hit docuseries will once again pull back the curtain on some of the biggest moments, boldest decisions, and unforgettable storytelling with some of the WWE’s greatest legends who’ve shaped the industry and new stars who are emerging as prominent parts of the future.
In the new season of ‘Unreal’ which consists of 5 episodes at 50 minutes each: John Cena says goodbye, a fan favorite returns, and the next generation of Superstars rise to the occasion.
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The cast and WWE superstars featured include: the aforementioned Cena, plus Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, CM Punk, AJ Lee, Trick Williams, Lash Legend, Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, Chelsea Green, Matt Cardona, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
As previously reported AJ Lee revealed on General Hospital star Maurice Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos) mental health series, State of Mind, that she was part of the cast of WWE: Unreal.
WWE: Unreal production credits include: Directors/Showrunners: Chris Weaver and Erik Powers Executive Producers: Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, Jessica Boddy, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Marc Pomarico Sr. Producers: Harley Glantz, Brian Decker, Michael Flynn Producers: John Galiani, Dan Gati, Jeremy Lundblad Production Companies: Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, WWE.
So, what do you think of the loglines for the new season of WWE: Unreal? Who are you most excited to see featured in the behind the scenes drama from the list of WWE superstars and the twists and turns leading into this past April’s WrestleMania 42? Let us know via the comment section below.
If you have ever tuned-in to the soap opera genre over the last 50 years, and witnessed some of the greatest romances, drama, classic and outlandish storylines of all-time, you would have seen Deidre Hall smack dab in the middle of it as longtime Salem heroine, Dr. Marlena Evans.
It was 50 years on this date, June 21, 1976 that Hall first appeared on DAYS on NBC which was its home for 57 years before it moved to its current streaming platform on Peacock in September of 2022.
In Hall’s first episode she was introduced as a psychiatrist treating Mickey Horton (John Clarke) at Bayview Sanitarium after he suffered a complete mental breakdown. Mickey learned that his brother Bill Horton (Edward Mallory) was the biological son of Mike Horton (Wesley Eure) with his wife Laura (Susan Flannery) and that he had been lied to for years and years. From that moment on, the rest is television and soap opera history. Days of Our Lives put Hall front and center.
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There were so many heartbreaking and shocking story twists involving the beloved Marlena. One of the first was the historic crib death of baby DJ (Don Jr.) in 1980, Marlena’s infant son with Don Craig (Jed Allan). The story had never been told on daytime television and Hall’s performances received accolades from TV critics to fans when Deidre received thousands of letters from grieving mothers who had gone through the same thing in their own lives.
DAYS also brought Deidre’s twin sister, Andrea Hall Lovell to the show as her on-screen sister Samantha, who had a grudge and even locked Marlena up in a sanitarium and took her place! Fast-forward and in 1982, DAYS launched the Salem Strangler story where everyone believed Marlena was his next victim, only it turned out to be Samatha. Jake Kositchek (played by Jack Coleman) was revealed to be the actual serial killer.
Later, Deidre would assume the role of Marlena’s look-alike, Hattie Adams in 2004, once played by her sister, Andrea. Over the years, Hattie has come back to Salem and caused trouble giving Hall a chance to play a different type of character, then the always upstanding Marlena.
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THE LOVES OF MARLENA
Deidre Hall struck gold with all her leading men: from the late Jed Allan, to Wayne Northrop as Roman Brady, and of course, her enduring love story with the late John Black played by the iconic Drake Hogestyn. In fact, Marlena’s 1986 wedding to John (who was believed to be Roman at the time) remains a favorite of fans to this day.
TOP MARLENA STORYLINES OF ALL-TIME
While the list is long, here are several that were some of the memorable during Deidre’s five decades in Salem!
The Possession (1994- 1995)
Considered one of the most ambiguous, outlandish and unforgettable story arcs in soap opera history, then Days of Our Lives head writer, James Reilly went there! Marlena was possessed by the devil! That included; the demonic eyes, hissing at father John (Black) the priest, morphing into creatures, and the classic levitating in her bed! It became a cultural phenomenon and cemented Deidre Hall’s status as a daytime television legend. Just ask Ryan Gosling!
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The Affair with John Black (1993)
John and Marlena’s forbidden love could not be denied and they had passionate affair, while she was still married to the real Roman. Problem was her daughter, Sami (Alison Sweeney) caught her mother having sex with John on a desk that changed Sami forever.
The Salem Stalker Mystery (2003-2004)
In a shocker, Marlena was revealed to be a serial killer who bumped off several Salem favorites residents who were all alive on the island of Melaswen (spelled “New Salem” backward). Turns out, she was manipulated and gaslighted by Andre DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) to do the “killings” and had no memory of her actions.
The Pier Scene (1991)
This remains Michael Fairman TV’s all-time favorite Deidre Hall moment, which featured some of the best acting in the storied careers of both Hall and Drake Hogestyn.
In the story, a presumed-dead Marlena returns after four years. One foggy night on the pier, John is alone, and Marlena steps out of the fog to reveal herself, and is reunited with the love of her life. You can watch it any year, any decade, and in any moment, and it will have you reaching for the hankies again and again. (best music score fo a soap scene of all-time too!)
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Kristen’s Secret Room Reveal (1997)
Marlena was caught in Kristen Blake’s (Eileen Davidson) elaborate web of lies, when she was held hostage in a secret wine cellar/room until John managed to track her down, leading to an iconic on-screen reunion. The classic catfight between Hall and Eileen Davidson was one for the ages.
It should be noted that Maison Blanche, Queen of the Night, Possession, Aremid and Lady in a Cage were all a part of classic DAYS storyline and all featured Hall at the epicenter of it from 1993-1996.
THE RECENT YEARS OF MARLENA
In recent years, DAYS brought back the possession 2.0 storyline under then head writer Ron Carlivati in 2021 where the devil leapt back in Marlena after taking advantage of a frail Doug Williams (the late Bill Hayes)
In 2025, viewers watched the end of the love story of John and Marlena, as John succumbed to injuries sustained in an explosion saving a vial of medication needed to bring Bo (Peter Reckell) back to life. Marlena has been a widow on-screen since June of 2025 as Hall as portrayed the good doctor struggling with her grief and to move on with her life since his death.
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One story that never goes away is Stefano DiMera’s (the late Joe Mascolo) obsession with Marlena, his “Queen of the Night.” Even in death, Stefano is toying with her from the great beyond with the mysterious chess set and the missing “pawn,” that he had gifted John and Marlena in his will. The mystery is currently unfolding on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives.
Tune-in to Days of our Lives on the Monday, June 22 episode as Marlena looks back at her 50 years in Salem.
Share your congratulations to Deidre Hall for this incredible 50-year milestone as Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives in the comment section. Then let us know, what is your all-time favorite storyline or moment in the life of Marlena over the past 5 decades? And, just for kicks, and to celebrate this amazing milestone, here is Marlena levitating below circa Christmas Eve 1994.
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It’s sad knowing that this exit is likely a permanent one, and not like Felicia’s cancer storyline. I’m happy that he’s reuniting the Forresters one last time, with Felicia and Kristen making appearances. Both of those women need to come back on a more permanent basis right now.
I’m not ready to say goodbye to Stephanie Forrester or Susan Flannery, but it sounds like this exit is going to be handled beautifully and respectfully in every way!! I hope that periodically, she pulls a John Abbott and appears as a ghost at special family events, etc.
Oh my word! Her scenes haven’t even aired and I’m already getting emotional! Wow! That’s a testament to how powerful of an actress Susan Flannery is and how important she has been to this show and to the daytime drama genre. I’m soooooooooooooo going to miss her!
I will really miss Susan. She has been a mainstay from the begining. Thanks Susan for everything you have done for the B&B fans. As you close this chapter I wish for you an awesome journey of new beginings and smiles. Many, many thanks – a fan.
She is a staple in the genre. I am not a DIRECT fan, but I have gotten the opportuntity to see Susan when my ABC shows weren’t on, over the year’s. What a find, and wonderful actress! May God be with her through her ordeal, and blessings be bestowed on Susan and her family.
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A terrific exit to honor an iconic acunforgettable role.Kudos to Susan for taking her her retirement.
I haven’t been a fan of the show in a while, but I was there to watch Susan’s first show as Stephanie and I will be there to watch her last episode. This character was complex which I like; she wasn’t all bad or all good, and I respect Susan’s talent to breathe life into Stephanie even when the writing wasn’t always up to par. Got my box of kleenex ready because I’m sure Susan will deliver an outstanding performance. I just hope they really let the character pass away, like a normal person, no ghost scenes, no forgotten twin sister or cousin, no recast with a new actress in two years, explaining some way she died but didn’t die. Let this character go with the respect she deserves as well as for the actress who played her.
Exceptional send off for the Great Susan Flannery. Will miss her tremendously, kudos to Brad Bell for staying true to his show all these years and the fans. When a writer stays with a show from the beginning there certainly is no need to replace them such as Y&R, DOOL, GH and all of the other now defunct shows we loved so much. Look forward to Stephanies scenes no matter how bitter sweet.
Maybe she could show up on Dallas as Leslie Stewart – the character she played for several episodes and rile JR up.
I will not watch her death, part or no party..
In real life a great many have lost their loved ones to lung cancer and other cancers and to go through the emotions of that time, watching a loved one die, and awake the pain of it, is too much and it will upset and awaken real pain in the hearts of the people who have lived through the pain..
It’s not cool to do.. there were other ways to exit her that would not haunt the hearts of the people who have lost to cancer and to bring that pain forward, relive those heart wrenching pains again, is wrong..
They aren’t doing this to haunt you or anyone else. And why shouldn’t they and can’t they do a cancer storyline where someone succumbs? It’s realistic and it’s what happens in life. And Brad Bell wouldn’t trash anything o make it unrealistic. And you don’t know what it will do to those who have been affected by cancer. It could bring closure and help into their lives and dealing with their loss. It’s not wrong. There are many other things in daytime that are wrong. And you should target primetime as well for those who did cancer storylines.
I agree with you, Scott (ATWT Fan).
Sadly people die from cancer – all types – every day. I am sure just about everyone in the US and abroad has been touched by someone who succumbed to cancer. I think it is much better, when you know there is no hope, to enjoy your last days and enjoy the company of those you love then to sit around and be sad and waste those final days. The sadness and desperation make things so much worse when you lose your will to live.
I applaud Bell for doing this. It might serve as an example for someone in the same situation to celebrate their life rather than be miserable because there is nothing else they can do.
su0000, your point is valid and you are entitled to your opinion, but compared to many other storylines we have seen in daytime and primteime (like Scott has mentioned), this is much better than seeing a preschooler run over by a car (GH); someone murdered; someone raped; a house burned to the ground, etc. I think having Cassie die (a child) on Y&R was worse than this will be. This is a celebration of a life.
I think with Katie having her baby, it is only natural to have someone pass away on the show – the circle of life. My own grandfather passed away a few months after I gave birth to my first son.
I lost my father to lung cancer 17 years ago and I was more offended when Stephanie “recovered” the first time around. This is realistic, she gained a few months, and now the cancer is back. Will it bring back memories for me, no doubt and that is part of the grieving process, which never really stops. But for those whose loss is more recent maybe it would better not to watch these shows. I remember during my father’s illness and about a year after his death I could not watch medical shows, like ER because sickness and death did not seem entertaining anymore. I’m sure others who had loved ones who were murdered would find cop shows difficult. It sound like you were speaking from experience and if you have lost someone to cancer like some many of us have, just know it is okay to grieve as needed and if you need to skip this storyline you should.
Yes, I like the idea of the family reunion, and it would be especially nice if you could convince Ron Moss to come back one last time to have Ridge say goodbye to his mother. As a long-time fan/viewer of B&B, I’m not particularly going for the Ridge story- line right now. When I first knew “Ridge” was gone, and before I knew Ron Moss was leaving the show, my immediate thought was maybe he’s off getting plastic surgery done and so they’re writing this not very believable story until he comes back. When I found out he left the show abruptly, the non-believable Ridge storyline made sense. Taking into consideration the suspension of disbelief that is necessary for long-term soap opera watching, and the history of the Ridge and Stephanie characters, it would not make sense for Ridge to not be there for his mother’s good-bye party unless he’s dead. For us to be able to continue suspending disbelief and buying the story, it needs to at least make sense. In the world of soap operas, the younger generation eventually becomes the older generation and their parts fade more into the background as the younger roles take the forefront. It’s been going on forever and the actors have got to be able to accept that reality. I think Ron Moss owes it to the show and to the fans to come back at least one last time. And if he won’t, then get a look-alike to stand it for that part. I would buy that before I would buy Ridge not being in the story any more.
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Everything you said makes sense except ” I think Ron Moss owes it to the show and to the fans to come back at least one last time.” I don’t think any actor owes anything to anyone but themselves. He fulfilled his contractual obligations. If Bell asks him to come back and do a cameo or something and he refuses, that is his decision. He may upset people, but he is entitled to do so because he owes noone anything. Others may feel differently, but at the end of the day, it is just a business and he doesn’t work for them currently.
The word is out they have already signed an actor to take over for the character of Ridge. That is what loose lips says but I find she is right half the time so maybe it is a rumor. In the TV Guide interview BB was very cagey with the Ronn Moss question. I think their was some bad blood that went down after all.
While I find it tradgic that Stephanie will die, I feel like it is the appropriate exit for Susan and this character she has played, brilliantly, for the past few decades. I think this will give Ms. Flannery excellent emmy material (as well as other cast members) and I really like the idea of the “one-a-day character invitations” because I (hope) think it will pay great tribute to the history of this character. I wish Susan nothing but health and happiness after her retirement (at least from B&B) and wish I could thank her personally for what she has given to this show, because love her or hate her, Stephanie Forrester IS a large component of Bold.
It’s going to be so sad and I hate that Stephanie/Susan is leaving. I understand she deserves to retire and relax. I wish they didn’t kill off Stephanie, but kept her alive to pop in and out, but maybe she doesn’t want to do that. Glad Kirsten and Felicia will return. Ridge has got to be there too. I’m sure it’ll be well acted with Susan. Show won’t ever be the same.
Where is Rj? His father is gone, grandma ill they need to bring him back for these big family events!
They’re probably preparing a SORAS, though, there is no significant other for him. Children on soaps rarely work out since they can’t bring drama, suspense and sex to the series.
Millie my sister watches B&B a lot and she said that Brooke mentioned Ridge was visiting RJ at boarding school on Monday’s episode I thought the kid had fallen down a rat hole and why would Brooke care because the only kid she seems concerned with is Hope / the love child with her daughters husband. And really she has sex with both her daughters boyfriend/husband and Ridge leaves her over a text. Please!!!
Don’t write her out. She might want to come back and make a guest appearance sometime in the future.
It’s always sad to see original, dedicated actors/actresses leave. They come into our homes on a daily basis. To have these episodes begin in the month of October being cancer awareness month and knowing she is a survivor herself just adds more emotion I think. This exit along with the cause must be a very trying/brave time for her, and her emotions will most likely be real than acted. The exit sounds like a very positive message to send out (celebrate life, it is sad that we will pass away one day but dont forget we also lived) also for those that have survived the battle of cancer or have been alongside of someone. I love watching her in the B&B & hate to see her leave but I only wish they would have the exit before the holidays, maybe have the party with the decor of all the holidays before the years end (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years). Having lost both my parents between Thanksgiving & Christmas (19 days apart) its very emotional. I wish her the best of luck, good health & peace plus a THANKYOU for coming into our home for years and making our day more enjoyable 🙂
I will miss you in your role as Stephanie and i ave been crying everyday I watch you. My mom was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer in september . It was a 5.2 cm and she had just found it. It has been very trying and she is now getting ready to start chemotherapy and radiation. I wish Stephanie would continue to fight but I understand now why she wants to enjoy her final days. I’m glad for you Susan to enjoy your retirement but it’s a great loss to the bb …it’s a great loss without Ronn moss as ridge and I hope they bring him in for your party. It would be unbelievable him not returning for his mothers death. Kudos to you both on a next chapter in your lives.
Oct 19 2012
Dear Stephanie:
I just want to leave a comment to say I shall miss you on Bold Beautiful and I wish you the best of luck in the rest of your furture
Sincerly
Krissy Cummings
I will miss Stephanie – I hope she leaves the show in good health in real life – she will definitely be missed on this show – I wish it was Steffy leaving – I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours – you are a real star xxxx
Although I have been crying everyday; I love the story-line. I will miss Stephanie (Susan Flannery). She has made this soap worth watching. I understand that she is ready to retire and I wish her all the best. I don’t know how B&B will go on without the Ridge, Stephanie and Katie Characters.
One things for sure, I don’t want to see Brooke with Bill; dang- haven’t you made her enough of a slut?
I really enjoy the soap and will continue to watch, as long as the writers keep their audience engaged.
I love all the characters and pray they keep B&B fresh and exciting.
Love you guys like family~
Sheila
Jonesboro, GA
Oh, one other comment:
It would be highly unrealistic for Ridge not to show up for his mother’s “Celebration of Life” party. Sooooo, whatever you have to do; get him there. Moss, put aside whatever the differences are, (if any) and please be at Stephanie’s party.
Smooches,
Sheila
A BIG QUESTION? Did more actors leave the show? Jack Wagner,Leslie Ann Down, and Owen Knight?( forgot the actors name). and Bridget. Have they left the show.? wondering.
Please, please, please bring Ron Moss back —If he must leave for good then please do it after the celebration of life party. Im with the other person who commented, dont care what you have to do to get him back for the party DO IT! I think Ron would do one more episode for his fans if not for B&B. Ridge and Stephanie are so close and it will not just be sad to end things without ron but for the life of B&B. It would make the fans feel better aobut the show and the fans would think that B&B respected their feelings and did the right thing. Without Stephanie and Ridge the show is already in jeopardy of being canceled due to no one watching or fans losing interest. Get Ron back please Mr. Bell just do whatever you have to do to make Ron ok with it. Ron was there for 25 years so he deserves respect or more pay if needed. I understand he was in a bad car accident in July, I hope he is better now. I am Ron Moss’ biggest fan and he is my favorite of B&B and miss him terribly, everyday on B&B so please get him back. The party wont be the same without Ron Moss as Ridge.
Just saw sneek peak of the party, did not see Ridge, crying already but will feel worse if Ron is not there. Please Mr. Bell make it happen for my sake. There will always be a void in my heart and an emptiness that Susans going away was not right. Ron Moss and no other Ridge should play that part. Please surprise us or the cast if you want just get him there. I know Im already gonna be crying but if I saw Ron I think I would feel alot better about both leaving if they left together. JUST BRING RON BACK PLEASE! I CANNOT TAKE THE SUSPENSE–but will be very DISAPPOINTED IF RON DOES NOT COME BACK– I also do understand bad feelings may have occurred but MR. BELL YOU AND RON SHOULD BE BIGGER PEOPLE THAN TO RUIN THIS FOR TRUE FANS! JUST GET HIM BACK! PLEASE!!!!!
I am saddened to hear that Susan/Stephanie is leaving the show, but what better way to send her off. Please let me know the exact date, I don’t want to miss it and I’ll be sure to record it so I can watch it over and over. I wish Susan a great retirement and hope that she fulfils her bucket list!! Thanks
All good things come to an end. Sadly, I hate this expression when it comes to Susan Flannery. She is and always will be the glue that bound all the plots on ”The Bold and the Beautiful.” She said it like it was. She gave me hope that no matter how relationships might start,(ie. Stephanie and Brooke) love and respect can conquer.
I admire you Susanne Flannery. Above all, I appreciate all the days that I had the privilege to watch your superior acting.
I love B&B and have watched it since day 1. I ‘ve always liked Susan’s role as Stephanie Forrester. She will be terrtibly missed. It just won’t be the same. So many of my soaps are losing key characters or being dropped completely. I even remember her in Towering Inferno. I know she is having health problems in real and wish her the best. God be with you Susan.
I admire you for giving Susan the opportunity to say what she will be comfortable with and honoring her wishes as close as you can. She has been great and you have done a great job with. I admire you both.
What happened to the days when soaps were frivolous enjoyment, an escape from reality? Susan is an outstanding actress, and the glue of that show, but why they elected to write her off in such an extraordinarily sad way is beyond me and, yes, right before the holidays when many people are already saddened by their own personal losses. It has been great watching the old clips, but that make it even worse. In spite of it, I will watch it like a train wreck, can’t look away, but I don’t think the show will ever be the same again. If Ron Moss does not show up, I think many of us diehards will feel betrayed as well.
Since the day Stephanie found out the cancer had returned, I’ve been crying. The most hilarious moments have been the ones of her and Sally – especially the one where Sally cut Stephanie’s hair. Stephane has been my favorite character since day one, and the show won’t be the same without her. I was also glad to see that they broughtt Tony back (and with the original actor – how rare). What about Nick, Jackie and Bridget? Also when will they write Sally out? Susan Flannery has given us some wonderful years, and I wish her well in her retirement,,,God Speed
I hav bin watchin the CBS soaps with my mammaw since b4 I started school and when I got home I ran in and got to c the biggest part of Guiding Light and THEN along came the VCR.I rarely ever missed an episode of B&B but now I am afraid that w/o Susan&Ronn the soap won’t make it.I am in my forties & soaps(esp.B&B)are as racey as most people my age & older want to watch on tv…so please try take some of your notes from the past and let us continue to be swept away with great storylines and let our”secret sin” continue! oh,and enuff of th Liam,Hope & Stephie snoozefest.
and Susan,you are one of the classiest women EVER!(on and off camera) I will miss you so very much.May God bless you during this next step in your life;-)
Is she really ill or is she tired and want to retire from the show? I am really confused right now. There will be no Bold & Beautiful without her. The story will not be the same. How is Brooke going to pull off keeping the family together like Stephanie asked of her? It will be a long time for someone to get over not seeing Stephanie on the show. I watched it on Tuesday and I really cried as though she was a member of my family. I’ve been watching The Bold & The Beautiful since I was a little girl. I will truly miss Susan (Stephanie) a lot. She was very firey and keep things and the family going. What’s next for B&B? Will Katie reciver and come to her senses about her baby and make sure Bill pay for what he did? Will the truth about Hope’s wedding come out and Steffie lose again? Are will Brooke and Bill ge together like Katie wanted ? And will Stephanie’s sister make a play for her sister’s husband? All of things will not take the place of Stephanie being gone but it’s a distraction. FAREWELL STEPHANIE WITH MUCH LOVE!
I love you Stephanie , I will miss you in the bold and beautiful your the best, have a good life and enjoy It.