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B&B's Brad Bell Shares Thoughts On Series 7,000th Episode Milestone, Stage 31 Dedication In His Name, And Previews What's Next!
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On Friday, The Bold and the Beautiful will officially celebrate its 7,000th episode milestone with its viewers and fans with a special retrospective look with special cast commentary, original screen test footage, a look at fashion through the years, and so much more in a very special broadcast of the almost 28-year-old series.
However last week, B&B marked the occasion with an on set celebration and dedication ceremony to Brad Bell, the executive producer and the head writer of the CBS Daytime drama. Brad, one of the hardest working men in television, was acknowledged for his achievements, and now has Stage 31 at CBS dedicated in his name. While executives, his family, cast (past and present) surrounded him, Brad spoke eloquently and emotionally about being the son of the late great Bill Bell (creator of Y&R and B&B), and what this day, and the significance of it, held for him.
After the dedication ceremony and subsequent festivities, On-Air On-Soaps caught up with the man of the hour to share in the emotion and spirit of the day, and to get his thoughts on: the current state of The Bold and the Beautiful, his red hot storyline with Rick (Jacob Young) at the epicenter of it, Brooke’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) return, and even writing the exit story for the beloved Kim Matula (Ex-Hope).
Before our interview with Brad, we have first included some excerpts from his speech below, so you could also read his words that resonated with such heart to all those who have worked with him.
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BRAD BELL SPEECH: “In 1992, I stood here as did some of you in the same place, only facing in that direction when CBS dedicated Studio 43 to my father at the completion of 5,000 episodes of Y&R. My dad Bill Bell was a brilliant writer, a true gentleman, and an extraordinary father, and today to have these plaques across the hall from each other makes me so incredibly proud. We were in an inseparable writing team for many years, and now in someway I feel like we are joined together again. To share this with my family: my business partner Bill, my beautiful sister and accomplished actress Lauralee, the ambassador (Wife Colleen Bell), and our son Chasen, a fantastic young man who is here, and the co-creator of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, my mother Lee Phillip Bell, makes this a milestone to remember.
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‘Team Bold and the Beautiful’ has been like an extended family. Some have been here for months, and some longer, and some even longer, and even longer. This show has taken us around the world to Italy, Australia, Paris, Mexico, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and beyond. All have been amazing experiences. I’ve tried to think what has been my favorite B&B experience of all-time and after going over it, my true favorite B&B experience happens every time I walk on to Stage 31. I am greeted with smiles and welcoming waves, an occasional kiss on the cheek from a beautiful actress, hugs and handshakes for a team that means the world to me. Nothing beats that, and I can’t thank you all enough. To see this empty box transformed into another world through the magic of all departments is astounding. Assembled here we have the finest in the business: the finest talent and the finest people. And finally, my dad always said when I was stressing out, “Don’t worry, son. I didn’t hit my stride till I was 50 years old.” Well … I have recently turned 50! I think this B&B is team is hungry, and we are in top form. We are ready to reach new heights, and this plaque is an honor of 7,000 episodes completed. But, it is also a launching pad for the best is yet to come (and I am going to say it) … on the Bradley P. Bell Stage 31!”
INTERVIEW
The speech you made had every one choked up, including yourself. This accomplishment has got to be so special for you.
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BRAD: It was so special, and I can’t find the words. When you lose a parent, there are times when you think about them a lot, and there are other times when you are busy with your lives, and this really makes me reflect back in a way I haven’t in a very long time.
When you think about the legacy of The Bold and the Beautiful, and that you worked together with your father the great Bill Bell Sr., and he handed the reins of the show over to you. That is a beautiful moment to recall.
BRAD: I know. It’s been such a wonderful ride, and to have parents in my life, and such a great mentor and teacher as my father. One of the things that I am most thrilled about is that my mother could be here. because I know that it is a special day for her.
Was there ever fear that once you took over B&B that you could not measure up to your dad, Bill Bell?
BRAD: It was a fear until I decided to be different. His storytelling was epic and at unbelievably high caliber, and mine has its own merits and its own style. We are two very similar writers, and yet two very different writers at the same time.
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When you look at the 7,000 episodes and this honor of having the studio dedication in you honor and the plaque that is now here and what it symbolizes … what runs through your mind?
BRAD: It is pretty special. What runs through my mind is; I remember when dad got to the 5,000 episode, it was such a big number, and now to look up here and see 7000 … it does feel like a big accomplishment.
Your wife Colleen Bell, now U.S Ambassador to Hungary, said such loving and moving words about you in her speech. She had been the constant in your life. Has she been able to champion you on in your professional career, if there were moments of difficulties or challenges, or even if there is a day where you think you just don’t want to do this anymore?
BRAD: There have been moments. When the show is not going well the audience can tell, and the writers can tell, too! And, try to put on a happy face. But, those are tough times, and it’s so wonderful to feel that I am in a spot where the cast is brilliant and the stories are flowing. And, when the stories aren’t flowing, I rely on Colleen, and I rely on Colleen now. She will say to me, “Oh, you love this … you will figure a way out of this.” I haven’t felt like that in a long time, the show is awesome right now.
I also want to commend you and your team for the beautiful job you did on such short notice with coming up with an exit strategy for Hope’s exit when Kim Matula decided to leave the series. The use of slo-motion, the music, and the dissolve where the character kind of vanishes into thin air … were all very effective.
BRAD: We spent a lot of time on that ending for her, and we sort of dreamed it up. I thought, “You know, this is one where I am just going to be a writer, and my character is just going to disappear.” Don’t ask how, and don’t ask why, but Hope is gone and Kim is gone, and Jacqui’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as Steffy) back!
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Currently, the Rick (Jacob Young), Maya (Karla Mosley) and Caroline (Linsey Godfrey) drama has captivated the audience in such huge way! This story really is must-see television. Did you think this story would become such a bonafide hit?
BRAD: I had hopes for it, and these are all very fine actors, and sometimes you have everything in place and it doesn’t work. This one not only worked, but it exceeded my hopes and expectations. The roll out of this story is going to blow people’s minds! We have a few twists and turns up our sleeve that are going to be amazing.
Brooke’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) back! When I spoke with Katherine, she said you have big story coming up for her, but it’s not centered around a man this time? True?
BRAD: No, it’s not … but of course it is! (Laughs) But it’s more than that; it’s not simply a triangle, or a love affair. There is more to the story, and it will be something she will be battling that she has never battled before. I am excited for that story, too! This is going to be a great 2015.
What did you think of the portions of Brad’s speech, and his comments about his iconic father? What are your thoughts on the accomplishments of B&B reaching 7oooth episodes? In story; is the Rick, Maya, and Caroline story one of the best stories in recent memory on the CBS Daytime drama series? Share your thoughts below!
Beyond the Gates
Tamara Tunie Opens Up About ‘Beyond the Gates’ Co-Star Clifton Davis Emmy Snub, and Her ‘Bittersweet’ Nomination Upon Scott Bryce’s Death
Beyond the Gates scored 15 Daytime Emmy nominations, the best-ever showing for a series entering the Daytime Emmy race in history for the first time. Among those 15 nominations came the news of the well-deserved nod for Tamara Tunie as Outstanding Lead Actress for her role of Anita Williams Dupree.
Tunie is nominated in the Lead Actress category along with her TV daughter, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree). For both actresses, this marks their first Daytime Emmy nominations.
However, one of the main actors on the show, Clifton Davis, who plays Anita’s husband, Vernon Dupree, did not make the list for the Lead Actor finalists.
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CLIFTON DAVIS TOOK LEAD ACTOR OMISSION ‘LIKE A CHAMP’
In a talk with Gold Derby, Tunie addressed the omission by sharing, awards are a “dice roll from year to year.” She shared she hopes in 2027 Davis will get his due. Tamara offered up Clifton’s reaction to not being amongst the cast going for gold on October 30, the night of the Daytime Emmys in Hollywood.
“There were several other people who were overlooked, not just Clifton, and it’s all with a grain of salt, and it’s not a reflection on the work in any way, shape, or form,” the veteran actress explained. “Oftentimes, as we know in this business, there are other considerations and things that happen. Some votes may cancel out other votes, and it just doesn’t mean anything. It doesn’t diminish that he’s a legend, and he always will be. He took it like a champ. He’s been doing this long enough to understand that it doesn’t reflect the work at all.”
JOY MIXED WITH SORROW AFTER THE PASSING OF AS THE WORLD TURNS’ SCOTT BRYCE
In addition to the joy of scoring her long overdue Emmy nomination, Tunie also experienced incredible sorrow. The night before the Daytime Emmy nominations were revealed for Lead Actress on Monday, July 13, came the news that Tamara’s longtime friend and As the World Turns co-star, Scott Bryce, has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 68.
It was gut-punch to Tamara’s soul. She recalled, “He was my brother. I was so heartbroken and low, and then the announcement came that I was nominated, and it lifted my spirits tremendously. At the same time, it was bittersweet and poignant, because I know that Scotty would have been the first one to pick up the phone and call me.”
Bryce appeared as Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008. Tamara Tunie played Jessica Griffin from 1987 to February 1995, 1999 -2007, and one final appearance in 2009.
To honor her beloved friend, while Tunie was not able to attend Scott’s Celebration of Life service in Connecticut on July 25, she did write a beautiful tribute that was read during the memorial to the attendees.
TAMARA TUNIE’S DAYTIME-EMMY NOMINATED REEL SCENE SELECTIONS
Tamara also shared what scenes were on her nominated reel which includes: “Anita doing a rap, Anita being her own female impersonator, and Anita in what I call my Michael Corleone moment, when Dani has shot up the wedding and she comes into the house and I say, ‘Is this my daughter I see before me? How dare you!'”
In addition, Anita’s cancer journey is also part of the reel. Tunie explained how she was able to play the story which suc poignancy. “I have loved ones who have been on that cancer journey. Some survived, some did not. I was able to pull a lot of emotional information because of my experiences with loved ones.”
So, do you feel Clifton Davis was a definite Lead Actor Daytime Emmy snub? Are you rooting for Tamara to pick up the gold statuette given the heartbreaking loss of Scott Bryce and the scenes on her nominated reel? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
Jean Lodge, British Actress and Mother of ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’s’ Charles Shaughnessy, Producer/Director David Shaughnessy, Dies at 99
Our hearts and condolences go out today to Charles Shaughnessy (ex-Shane Donovan, Days of Our Lives and Victor Cassadine, General Hospital, and Maxwell Sheffield, The Nanny) and his brother, David Shaughnessy, one time executive producer and director at The Young and as well as The Bold and the Beautiful, on the loss of their beloved mother, Jean Lodge.
Lodge was a British actress who appeared with Alan Ladd in the 1954 medieval adventure film The Black Knight. She died at age 99 on August 5 just one day after she celebrated her birthday. News of her passing came from her granddaughter, Amy Shaughnessy who took to Facebook with a tribute to her beloved grandmother.
Throughout her motion picture career, Lodge was featured in 1949’s Dick Barton Strikes Back and Dr. Morelle: The Case of the Missing Heiress. Later credits included: Brandy for the Parson (1952), White Corridors (1951), Final Appointment (1954), Accidental Death (1963), The Eyes of Annie Jones (1963) and Invasion (1966).
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THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS CARRY ON THE FAMILY LEGACY
Talent runs in the Shaughnessy family as Lodge’s late husband, Alfred Shaughnessy, had developed and served as head writer and producer on the acclaimed 1971-75 UK series, Upstairs, Downstairs.
As daytime fans know, Charles Shaughnessy was one-half of the Days of Our Lives super couple of Shane and Kimberley (Patsy Pease) and has appeared on the soap opera on and off for decades starting in 1984 up until his more recent appearance in 2025 at John Black’s memorial. In addition, Shaughnessy was the last actor to play Victor Cassadine on General Hospital, a role he played from 2021-2023.
David Shaughnessy has continued his career behind the scenes mainly as a daytime soap opera director with a list of credits from Santa Barbara to Y&R, B&B and since 2019, Days of Our Lives.
HEARTFELT REMEMBRANCES
When Amy Shaughnessy took to Facebook to announce her grandmother’s death, she expressed, “Jean Margaret Shaughnessy (neé Lodge) left us today, one day after her 99th birthday. She passed, as she would say, “quite quietly” and peacefully in her sleep. My grandmother was a beautiful, talented, complicated, passionate, emotional, energetic woman who was always on the move and full of life.”
She continued, “The perfect hostess Jean enjoyed parties, friends, socializing, the theatre, feeding the ducks, museums, gardening, music, culture, long walks in nature, animals, painting (she was amazing!), cooking, art, traveling… the list goes on. She loved her two sons, Charles and David, her daughters-in-law, Susie and Annie, and her five granddaughters, Amy, Jenny, Katie, Maddy, and Josie. She was blessed with two great-grandsons, Julian and Noa.”
“An ever-present matriarch, her silliness, stubbornness, joyfulness, and her love for storytelling will continue on through her family. Us. Forever. We will miss her. We will carry her with us always. We love her all the world and then some.”
Share your thoughts and condolences to Charles, David and Amy and the rest of the extended Shaughnessy family on the passing of Jean Lodge via the comment section.
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‘General Hospital’ and Y&R Alum, Kelly Sullivan Joins ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ as Dylan’s Mom
The Bold and the Beautiful is continuing to expand the on-screen family of Melissa Dylan played by Sydney Bullock. Now comes casting news that none other than two-time Daytime Emmy nominee Kelly Sullivan has been tapped to play Dylan’s mother, Darcy Dylan.
According to TV Insider, viewers can look for Sullivan’s B&B debut on the August 27 episode of the CBS daytime drama series. Sullivan has made quite the impression on soap opera fans in the past, so it will be intriguing to see just what Darcy Dylan is all about and how it has affected her daughter, who does not always seem on the up and up as she has set her sights on Will Spencer (Crew Morrow).
Kelly first appeared on the daytime scene as a recast for fashion editor, Kate Howard on General Hospital in 2011, after replacing Megan Ward in the role. However, she suffered from dissociative identity disorder and battled with her alter-ego, Connie Falconeri. Eventually in 2014, she was shot and killed by Ava Jerome (Maura West).
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Next, Sullivan moved over to The Young and the Restless where she played Sage Warner from 2014-2016. In story, Sage was involved with both Adam and Nick Newman, then played by Justin Hartley and current long-running cast member, Joshua Morrow, respectively.
Sage was the biological mother to Adam’s son, Christian, and gave birth to him before she died, as part of an umbrella story involving Sharon (Sharon Case) and Dylan (Steve Burton) believing Christian was their child named “Sully” and the entire Adam/Nick saga of who is the real bio-dad to the child.
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HOW WILL THE ARRIVAL OF DARCY DYLAN IMPACT MELISSA DYLAN?
The casting of Sullivan comes after it was revealed back in May that Remy Pryce was returning to the canvas, and Christian Weissman was on contract with the soap opera. In recent months, it was revealed that Remy is a cousin of Dylan’s.
Taking to her Instagram after the casting news broke on Thursday, Kelly shared her enthusiasm at her new soap gig and gave a shout out to her new boss, the executive producer and head writer of B&B, Brad Bell.
Kelly wrote, “I’m very excited to join the The Bold and the Beautiful family and bring this force of nature to life. Thank you Brad Bell, for this amazing character. I can’t wait to step into Darcy’s boots.”
When not acting, Sullivan has become an accomplished acting teacher. Kelly’s other previous credits include: The Morning Show, Never Have I Ever, The Winchesters, Chicago P.D. and many more. Kelly is also featured in the upcoming film Ethan Almighty: Ethan’s Law, with a cast that includes: Kelsey Grammer, Brandon Routh (ex-Seth Anderson, One Life to Live) and Trevor Donovan (ex-Jeremy Horton, Days of our Lives).
Sullivan was previously nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her role on General Hospital in 2014 and The Young and the Restless in 2016.
So, what do you think of Kelly Sullivan being cast as Dylan’s mom? Do you think she will be a fine upstanding person or a bad girl? Will Darcy arrive with intentions to land one of the wealthy Forrester or Spencer men for herself? What do you think will happen? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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Ummm, Ridge/Thorsten KAYE is part of the epic story with Caroline, Maya and Rick. Disappointed you excluded him. The Ridge/Caroline angle is best part of the storyline! Sure hope the twists and turns coming up don’t cut short their romance!
I agree with you.
After reading this interview it became very clear that Brad Bell really has no idea about what viewers want. At the time KM (Hope) left Brad said that Hope was an important part of this sl and if KM wasn’t coming back that Hope would be recast as the sl is heavily revolved around the character Hope now he ‘s saying Hope is gone and KM have gone but JMW is back????? Does he just sprout words just to hear his own voice and forgets what he’s said before??? If he thinks that viewers want JMW back he must be dreaming just look how ratings soared when she left what he thinks viewers want and what viewers actually want are quite the opposite. This show needs Hope whether it be KM returning or a recast she and Liam were the heart of this show and after Bell spent over 5 years building up this super couple now he’s just going to erase what drew us viewers to the show he’s mistaken. Bringing JMW back even for a handful of episodes just won’t cut it we need Hope. End of rant.
You’re kidding, right? Since the departures of both Kim Matula (Hope) and Lang, the soap has been firing on all cylinders in the ratings! People are loving the diversity and balance in storytelling. The battle for Forrester between Ridge and Rick is a much-see! It’s about time that you’re seeing an ensemble cast instead of a select few hogging the canvas. Jacob Young, Karla Moseley, Linsey Godfrey and Kaye have been riveting. The return of Jacqueline M. Wood as Steffy will only up the ante, as her character Steffy embodies the fire and spirit of Stephanie Douglas Forrester. Fans have been campaigning hard for her return & it’s about time! So glad that B&B has gotten out of the “kiddie pool” and we’re seeing the adults. It’s long overdue to bring the Forrester/Douglas legacy back to B&B!
Question is are you kidding? This diversity you’re speaking of is nothing more than a joke, just looks like someone doesn’t like Brooke and or Hope. Hope, Wyatt, Liam, and Ivy have been replaced by Caroline, Maya, Rick and Ridge. Other than those four, just like the previous quad, you have floater characters that appear from time to time. Same writing, same writer style. But what I find most hilarious is the need to criticize “the kiddie pool”, when the character most of you want back spent most of her time there. Doesn’t that add to the problem most say they don’t want?
No I have never liked those two characters. People forget the core premise of the show is the Forrester family & the show strayed from that format until those two left & more of the cast was given the opportunity to shine. Neilsen ratings have soared without these two “central characters” because we are FINALLY seeing B&B and NOT “One Tree Hill.” Times are a-changing & it’s not all about them for a change
Well there you go , you’re entitled to your opinion, however it would probably be best to drop balance pretense , since it’s clear that a show ”centered” on the Forrester family wouldn’t be classified as balance. Then again Brooke is as much a Forrester as Taylor, Katie a Spencer, leaving only Hope and Donna as pure Logans (not much has changed). Still doesn’t answer why you’d want a character back who never really contributed significantly towards the ratings , after she left, “The Hope show “ brought the highest ratings in years (since 2008), and even when they went down some, it still regularly out ranked the ratings of the previous year with the Leffy /Lope drama. The show is doing well, but the “two stars” , since they apparently have so much control on whether or not Bell writes correctly ,have done better
Supply proof that Hope/Lope produced higher ratings since 2008. You can’t because Hope/Lope didn’t appear on the canvas until 2010. Typical Hope/Loper who would rather attack and bully someone who doesn’t worship all things Logan. I am not going to stammer and hold my breath until I get what I want. As a 27 year vet of B&B, I pretty much know how the show started. Produce concrete evidence of your fan favorites increasing the ratings more than the other.
No one said anything about Liam and Hope, i just said Hope. Lope isn’t really my couple, but if you want to make assumptions, feel free to continue. I like the Logans , but i also like other characters too, I’m not the one whom needs more Logan ,or in your case Forrester/Douglass, to prop my view of the show. But since you asked, here you go. “The Hope show “produced the highest ratings the show had seen in 6 years.
January 16th, 2014
“The Bold AND THE BEAUTIFUL delivered a weekly audience of 4.14 million viewers, it largest audience since the week ending Feb. 29, 2008,”
Ah, really? And Steffy is not the kiddie pool? The “fire and character” of Stephanie Forrester? You mean the hypocritical slime of that character, don’t you, as she propped up her grown son and picked his women for him. And we have Ridge calling Rick “Ricky” and how he needs to grow up? Um, isn’t Ridge referring to himself?
No there are LOTS who want Steffy back and I will bet that today’s show will be a huge boost in ratings because there are those of us who love Steffy and are happy to see her back. So please don’t speak for me and for those of us who love seeing Steffy back and say no one wants her back because you are wrong speak for yourself and if they bring Hope back in years to come then you can be happy but for now Steffy has been gone awhile and we are glad to see her again. I can tell you are one of those kind of people that are not glad for others just because you disagree.
Thorsten is nothing but filler. He keeps walking through his scenes.
Jacob is owning this storyline. He’s the driving force behind it. He is well on his way getting his 2nd Emmy.
Yeah if you say so, riiiggghhhttt *rme*
Jacob is great, but given how the emmy’s are, I won’t be surprised if he’s overlooked
I don’t watch B&B but I ADORE Thorston with the heat of a thousand hearts.
The man can sleep walk through a scene and I would call it Hamlet.
Thorsten is walking through his scenes like a zombie. Jacob is the driving force behind this storyline and should win his 2nd Emmy for this sl.
You’re the same poster from above, LOL. You thihk if you say it enough it will be true, don’t think so 😉 Nice try though, pressed fans crack me up
We got it you like Jacob! I doubt anyone would argue with the fact that he’s doing a great job but Thorsten walking through his storylines???PLEASE the man can only do what his lines tell him to do. Ridge was always a cool character, who seldom to never lost his cool, even when he was angry with Brook for being with Bill he just walked away the Ridge way. That’s just the way the story goes.
B&B is unwatchable crap without Ronn Moss. Thorsten is only fake Ridge.
So glad RM is gone. TK is so hot. Goodbye girly Ridge, hello smokin hot Ridge.
I agree!
Agree as well. Ronn Moss lost his appeal in the 90’s.
Interesting interview! Looking forward to the 7000 episode. Congrats to everyone. Pleased to hear that The beautiful Jacqueline is back as Steffy. I just cannit wait! Love her! Bell is a genius!
Genius? No way.
I assume that compliment had more to do with the return of a certain someone instead of any literary brilliance on Bell’s part. Now, if it were some like Shelia instead, then I’d be genius.
I agree. No way is he a genius. The writing needs a total overhaul. It’s the actors who deserve the credit for making the most of unimaginative storylines.
As a day 1 viewer, I am so proud of my favorite soap reaching this fantastic milestone of 7000 episodes. Through the good, the bad and the down right ugly episodes, I have enjoyed being there with my faves!! Brooke & Ridge, Darla & Thorne, Bill & Katie and most recently Hope & Wyatt, Caroline and Rick are my favorite couples! (Hint! hint! on Hope & Wyatt and Caroline & Rick – get them back together} I never thought I would miss that meddling Stephanie as much as I do, but the show lost something special with the end of Stephanie & Eric. Looking forward to 8000 episodes and Brooke being in everyone of them – she is my ALL TIME FVORITE! Kudos Brad Bell and ALL!
Yes, kudos to KKL!!! The best heroine on the show. She is total CLASS all the way! Bell needs to give her better material!
Interesting what I read here is your not your father so no the storyline will be different. There have been good ones but most of all to long never ending. Glad to hear Brooke is going to be a stranger woman . I always liked her and Ridge the love story your father created. Glad Steffy is back even for a short time hope she has Liam’s child to start the next generation.
I agree about most of the storylines being never ending but Has Liam’s child????really and how is that going to happen??? I haven’t heard or read that a star shone in the East lately or did I miss that? The next generation of what exactly is Steffy going to start?
I have to agree about the never ending story lines it gets frustrating when there’s no end in sight but Steffy having Liam’s child?????Did I miss the breaking news that a star shone in the East? Produce the next generation of what exactly????We already have more than enough Manipulators, Liars desperate Forrester’s and would be Forrester’s on this show we really don’t need any more. At this rate they should change the name of the show to “The Forrester Saga”
vous nous promettez une belle année 2015 , Hope est partie , mais j’espère que Steffy restera , même si elle n’apparait pas toutes les semaines mais de temps à autre , je serai contente, un grand bravo pour ce que vous faites de cette série, continuez
Bonjour!!!!!!!! Un fan de Montreal ici!!!!
The Ridge/Caroline is best part of the storyline ! I am a big fan from Ridge (TK); he is a very talented actor . With BB are some actors their whole life and only to read the text . I could they also described as a eternal zombie !!!!
Love Caridge. About time there was chemistry between a couple.
Yeah, chemistry with her grandfather. Yuck!
People have short memories. Kimberlin Brown put B&B at the top of the ratings as Sheila. If not for her, it would not have survived and thrived.
Bring back Sheila as Ivy’s real Mama
I’m just now able to leave a comment and I have to say that I’m disappointed in Mr. Bell’s words about Kim Matula. Hope and Brooke are my favorites and it’s very hard to accept that, from what it sounds like, that the Hope character will not even be replaced at all. The character is central to the show as Brooke’s daughter and I can’t imagine that she will not be replaced. She brings something to the show that none of the other young characters do.
If I’m inaccuate at what I think is being said, I wish someone would tell me. Very disappointed.
I don’t care for Hope but I know how you feel about your character. I have read this interview many times and I don’t see that it says she is not coming back it just says Hope is gone and Kim is gone but JMW is back. It does not say she is not going to be replaced it just says she is gone. I have heard rumors that in an interview Bell say she won’t be back for years but if this is the interview they are talking about it does not say this.
You are so wrong and are swallowing Bell’s lemonade. The fan base I am HATE Maya and the disgusting pairing of Caroline and Ridge. Caroline is the future of this show. Brooke and Caroline are the only successful characters. Bell had to ruin Brooke and Bill and destroy another popular super couple, just like he demolished Brooke and Nick. The show never recovered its fan base after that disastrous story line trashing.
Talking about Brooke… it’s not simply a triangle, or a love affair. There is more to the story, and it will be something she will be battling that she has never battled before.
Reading this over again I am thinking that what she battles is not health issues it is loneliness and I can see her turning to alcohol. Brooke has always been with a man never alone she went through all the Forrester men and then some and always thought that she would have Ridge to fall back on. It will a triangle between her Caroline and Ridge but the love affair will be Ridge and Caroline and Brooke will be alone, this is something she has never battled before, she always had someone waiting in the wings. I think it is a good storyline if this is it because not everyone has someone and there is loneliness out there and we will see how she gets through it.
No I think it will be a health issue. They have been there, done that, with the booze thing with too many actors.
How will you explain how “Maya” paid the $$$$$$$ dollars at such a young age, for all the surgeries, hormones, etc to change from a man into a woman?????? Since she was kicked out of her home at a young age, who paid the tab????