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B&B’s Kimberlin Brown Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’

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Last week, The Bold and the Beautiful continued the fall-out of Sheila’s (Kimberlin Brown) shooting spree.  First, she shot her son, Finn, (Tanner Novlan) when he ran in at the last minute and took a bullet meant for his wife, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood).

Next, to keep Steffy from calling for help, Sheila fired a bullet at Steffy.  Afterwards, Sheila made the scene in the back alley of Il Guardino look like a robbery to cover her tracks.

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What followed were five episodes of the aftermath, and the redeeming part of them were the performance of Kimberlin Brown. Finally, B&B made the stakes high for the twisted Sheila – she shot and killed her son and has to hope Steffy never wakes up from her coma and rats her out.

Brown was at her best in scenes with herself, standing in front of the mirror angrily brushing her hair after the gunshots were fired, wiping blood on her lips, crying on her bed in her hotel room, or replaying Steffy’s angry words at her, before she fired the fatal shot that killed Finn.

Throughout the week, Sheila had some key scenes with other characters including Deacon (Sean Kanan), who comes to tell her that Finn is dead (although she already knows, of course) but Brown played it in a complex way.  First, you saw Sheila’s true emotional pain and second, she had to cover up the fact that she already knew about this horrific crime.

Once at the hospital wanting to see her son in the hospital morgue, Sheila runs into a road block.  Li (Naomi Matsuda), the mother who raised Finn, won’t allow it, which only gets Sheila more unhinged.

In the latest Soap Opera Digest, B&B’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell said on the plot twist: “Sheila is best when she’s in a corner and lethal.”  It seemed that last week much of soap Twitterverse also agreed that Brown has been the standout in this story twist.

For all the reasons stated above, Michael Fairman TV names Kimberlin’s work in these scenes, The Power Performance of the Week.

So, what did you think of Kimberlin’s performances as Sheila shot and killed Finn, and put Steffy in critical condition? Where do you think the story will go from here? Comment below.

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I keep wishing there was another twist in this whole thing like somebody’s having a bad dream. I just can’t believe Sheila killed her own son even if he wasn’t the intended target. This has been very emotional to watch and the players in this story have been on top of their game…ESPECIALLY Kimberlin!!

after all these years… it’s difficult to “consider” Kimberlin a regular/contract status… be that as it may.. i feel like @CBS , the show just CUT her lifeline ???? I enjoyed that she had some thing to “call her own” which is always vital to any actor… PLUS I was actually enjoying “Kimberlin” be it with Deacon.. and coulda woulda shoulda WITH HER SON ! so it smarts that John, is OUT… BAM … kinda oughta nowhere. it’s always an odd thing, once the emmy written story has concluded, ie: her drug addiction, and the tango with John, goes by the wayside… which makes me angry sometimes… at the expense of wasting so much airtime to prop Steffy.. actors are hired to “support” and this is probably the catalyst for Kimberlin. so where does she go now ? hatred filled over the top ? it will be interesting to see how much chemistry nuTAYLOR and Ridge, bring… AND, i’m coming from other characters who can and do add to this show. I watch Ridge and think… he’s just not that rung up on his work… and i’ve been wanting to see sparks FLY off the handle with Taylor. any way… that being said… it’s always going to be about @Thomas, oh! so glad he sparks with mummy .. that’s all Krista Allen really needed… LOL i wonder what she must think of her “onscreen” son HE’S INCREDIBLE va va voom turn on the doozy

KB doing a great job but I have to admit I was wrong KA is a good recast and she is hilarious on Twitter . She seems to be liked and getting along well with the cast still not happy about where I think this is going with the dreadful triangle of Hope Steffy and waffle man Liam but until then I’m going to enjoy KB etc

Hi,
Years after years, I’m fascinated by the villain Sheila Carter, and what her twisted psychopathic mind is capable to do to entertain her obsession for the Forrester family. I love the way kimberlin Brown gives life to the character. But…. Yes here is a but… I think that is time for Sheila to disapeard. How??
By the same way she killed. Gun shot to blow up her brain. Good bye Sheila, I wish you a pleasant journey to hell….

Malko Perrot

Malko…What a horrible suggestion to end Sheila. Makes you no better than her, and a terrible example. Not needed in soaps, or real life for that matter.

Kimberlin is the terror when she is holding a gun in her hands. She’s the devil when she shoots. Sheila is a psychopath, divinely played by Kimberlin Brown, who might love the character of Sheila.
OK. My question is when Sheila will die?

I admire kimberlin Brown, the best villain of the world of soap opera. The best brunette in the world of blondes.

And the repetitive scenario match again, Sheila will go to jail. Finn woke up from death because he found the exam table of the morgue too cold, Sheila will escape from jail
QUIZZ who will be the next Sheila’s obsession? Who will be killed by Sheila and return to life. Yes it is possible, because all is possible in the B&B

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Could Kristen Vaganos and Josh Kelly Be Exiting ‘General Hospital?’

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General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.

The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.

Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.

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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?

Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.

So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?

Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.

Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam Delivers Sally’s Baby as Billy Reels from Jill’s Health Crisis in Tearjerker Episode

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The Tuesday, October 20 episode saw The Young and the Restless deliver some deeply-poignant moments in the aftermath of Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) wedding.

The scenes which will be talked about for some time to come, because of how they can impact longterm story, had Adam (Mark Grossman) being the one to deliver Billy and Sally’s baby, while Billy was gut-punched by a phone call from Snapper Foster that Jill had suffered a heart attack in London.

In story, while up in Sally’s room at the GCAC, wishing his ex all the happiness, (because Adam and Billy have no love lost, and he didn’t want to cause waves), Sally’s water broke. In true soapy fashion, all phones were dead. Sally’s phone was missing because it was with Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Adam’s battery ran out etc. Prior to that, Adam did try to call Billy, but Billy did not pick up his calls, as he was with Cane (Billy Flynn) coming to terms with the news on Jill.

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TORN BETWEEN RUNNING TO HIS MOTHER OR HIS NEW WIFE AND BABY

Now in the perfect storm of circumstances, Adam is the one to help Sally deliver her baby when she begged him to stay with er screaming, “Please don’t make me do this alone!” Adam reminded Sally that he’d already delivered a baby twice before. She assured him that it will be OK, and not to be scared, because this isn’t the same set of circumstances when she lost their daughter, Ava, during childbirth.

Downstairs, Billy is in tears over his mother. So too is Cane. Cane speaks to Jill on the phone when Snapper holds the phone to her while at her hospital bed. He tells her he loves her. Billy cannot bring himself to talk to his mom.

Cane decides he will go to London. Billy doesn’t know what to do with a new wife and a baby on the way. It’s clear how much losing Jill would devastate Billy. Cane tells Lily (Christel Khalil) what has happened to Jill, and Billy informs Jack (Peter Bergman) before he tries to find his bride who is upstairs in her room.

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A NEW ABBOTT

Back in Sally’s room, eventually Adam asks Sally (who is deep in labor), if she thought she was having a girl or boy, and she said a boy. But then, Adam introduced her to her “beautiful, perfect baby girl.” It was a moment laced with so much history for Adam and Sally and Adam and Billy, when you think of the deaths of Ava and Deliah.

As Sally cradled her newborn little bundle of joy, Adam went to go get Billy at her request, and as he made his way to the door, Billy was standing there. Billy is stunned to see his rival standing, but then Sally tells Billy to meet his daughter!

Billy rushes to the bedside to be my his new wife and daughter, with the heartbreaking final shot of Adam emotionally overcome thinking of the baby he has lost with Sally. and how he wishes things could have turned out differently in a bittersweet moment.

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EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCES

The episode was laced with hankie-inducing moments from Jason Thompson, Courtney Hope, Mark Grossman and Billy Flynn, who each delivered, to bring this story so much heart and history.  There is plenty of Emmy material within for next year for these four.

You can check out the final moments of yesterday’s episode where Billy meets his daughter for the first time, followed by the final shot of Adam at the door below, followed by our live chat replay with Y&R stars, Jason Thompson and Courtney Hope which streamed immediately after this episode aired in all timezones on the Michael Fairman Channel.

Now let us know, did you reach for the hankies during the episode? Did you like that Adam was the one to deliver Sally’s baby? Do you think something more will happen with Jill? Share your reactions in the comment section.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Finn Blows a Gasket After Steffy Reveals She’s Gone Ahead and Become Carter and Daphne’s Surrogate

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On the Monday, October 19 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, after Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) stammering around and trying to find a way to couch her lie to her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan), she finally admits what she has been dreading telling him.

But not before, Finn and Steffy rehash Monaco, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), and how it was turning point in their lives (that’s an understatement) with Finn reiterating, “Our marriage is precious. What we have is pure and true.”

Finn promises Sheila is out of their lives for good, and Steffy chokes back tears saying how she wished she hadn’t removed her ring and hightailed it out of Monaco. She says she wishes she could take that back, but she can’t.

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Steffy tells Finn she has a lot to say. Finn tells her there is nothing they can’t overcome. Steffy says she made a significant decision while he was away. She goes to to say what a great friend Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) has been to her. Finn asks if Daphne and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) are still interviewing to find a surrogate? Steffy says they found someone and the process has begun, and its “me.”

Finn gulps, “What do you mean it’s you?” Steffy eeks out of her mouth, “I agreed to be Daphne and Carter’s surrogate.” Finn, who is a doctor no less says, “I don’t understand!” He explains he knows there is a list of medical and legal hurdles someone has to go through before a woman can become a surrogate for a couple. He also tells Steffy he knows she could never carry a child and give it up.

Next, Finn tells Steffy she’s wonderful for considering to do this for Carter and Daphne, but she’ll have to tell them no. Steffy says it’s too late. That while he was out of town they went ahead with the procedure. Finn asks, “What procedure?” Steffy responds, “The fertilization of the eggs.” Finn learns they used Steffy’s frozen eggs and did the implantation and loses it!

“I can’t believe you went and did that! This isn’t something a wife does when their husband is out of town on a business trip,” hollers Finn. He cannot believe what he is hearing and that his wife just went and did this without him! He pushes back on Steffy. demanding answers, “There’s more going on here. What is it? Steffy? Tell me!” We fade to black.

You can check out the pivotal scene between Finn and Steffy below.

Now weigh-in: are you glad Finn is as of now not being a doofus? That he is pushy back on Steffy? Do you think Steffy will continue with this lie or admit she slept with Carter and became pregnant? Either way, would Finn stay with his wife while she became a surrogate for Carter and Daphne? Let us know in the comment section.

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