Interviews
B&B’s Scott Clifton Talks His First Ever Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination!

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The trials and tribulations of Liam Spencer have been front and center on The Bold and the Beautiful for the last several years, putting Scott Clifton squarely on-screen a majority of the time. Clifton, who is more than up to any acting challenge thrown his way by the B&B writing team, was just nominated for the first time in his career in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category at the upcoming 44th Annual Daytime Emmys to be held on April 30th. When the envelope is ripped open, could it be an epic win for Clifton, who has already taken home two gold statuettes in the past?
On-Air On-Soaps caught up with Scott at last week’s 30th anniversary on set celebration for B&B, and where the cast, crew and the CBS Daytime team celebrated the series 23 Daytime Emmy nominations.
Scott revealed to us his joy, his continued enthusiasm of being part of this successful soap, took a moment to size up his competition and even mentioned those missing in action in the Lead Actor category and more. Check what he has to say below.
You have received 9 Daytime Emmy nominations throughout your career, and for the first time you are in with the big boys in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series! How does it feel to crack that glass ceiling?

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SCOTT: Holy s**t, right! This is because of Eva Basler our publicist, who made me do this. Just because you have a leading storyline doesn’t mean you are a ‘lead actor’, and that was my thought process. She was the one who said to me, “Dude, you have been in a leading storyline for the last several years. You can’t keep hiding behind Supporting Actor.” That was a couple of years ago, and I said, “I promise I won’t submit in ‘Supporting’ anymore, but I am not going to submit in ‘Lead’ till I feel like I had something that I was proud of, and then the log cabin storyline happened and then the aftermath of that. B&B’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell wrote an amazing story for me that is my favorite storyline that I have ever had in any soap opera I have been on. I love that storyline so much that I wish I could go back and do it again!
What scenes did you submit that got you the nomination?

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SCOTT: The rules are different this year, so you can submit up to a 20 minute clip in scenes from up to four episodes. I chose from 4 – two of them were in the cabin- and two of them were from the aftermath in the cabin. One of them is when Liam has amnesia and Quinn (Rena Sofer) is telling him that she is his wife, so you see the ‘deer in the headlights’ kind of phase. Then it’s him in the cabin when Wyatt (Darin Brooks) finds out that Liam has been lied to all of this time, and then the third scene was the confrontation with Quinn, when Liam finds out Steffy got the tattoo ring on her finger and he is like smashing a plate, and he shoves her up against the wall. I wanted to tell a story, but I wanted to keep it short, so I kept at like 11 minutes even though I had 20 minutes in the rules. I don’t want to bore people to death. I feel that’s a mistake to do, and it’s also inconsiderate to my fellow actors! T he final scene was a confrontation with Bill (Don Diamont) where he says to Liam, “Tough s**t, you have to suck it up. You have to respect your brothers marriage” Then Liam finds out about Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Bill. So there is all of that, and then the last moment of the reel is Liam saying, “I am going to go get the girl!” I’m hoping it tells a story.

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You have some heavy competition in the category vying for gold against DAYS Billy Flynn (Chad) and Vincent Irizarry (Ex-Deimos), and Y&R’s Peter Bergman (Jack) and Kristoff St. John (Neil), but there were all some favorites that were MIA!
SCOTT: No Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) and not Jason Thompson (Billy, GH) which was shocking … and these are actors who intimated the hell out of me. Also, Christian LeBlanc (Michael, Y&R) did not get in, and he is fabulous every single year. This whole thing is turning out to be very interesting. I have two Daytime Emmys; one for ‘Younger’ and one for ‘Supporting’. I am told, and this is not going to happen, but if I were to win, Heather Tom (Katie, B&) and me would be the only two people ever to have all three, or also, if Kristoff St. John wins for ‘Lead Actor’. This is all so cool, and I already feel I am in some elite club I feel like I have put in my dues.

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The Bold and Beautiful celebrated their 30th anniversary this past week. What can you about the show on this milestone?
SCOTT: I want to congratulate The Bold and the Beautiful for 30 years and not just because they are one of the most popular and beloved shows in the world, but also for being one of the most beloved shows behind the scenes, and we don’t talk about that enough. There is a reason that everybody on every other show is jealous of us, and it’s because this is “Emerald City” baby. This is a really, really special place to be, and I don’t want to ever leave.
What do you think about Scott Clifton’s first ever Lead Actor nomination? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
The fact he got the nomination over McCook disgusting take your atheist beliefs and leave daytime!!! Can’t stand him
I like him as an actor. He and many on this fluff show are not worthy of getting nominated for Lead anything. I agree John McCook has paid his dues and is decent on B&B. This show is primarily known for flashbacks and repeated storylines!
I like him as an actor i,m glad he got nominated for lead actor he did such a great job as playing an amnesia on B&B. think it was some of his best work . that was best storyline so far to me it was something different and new think he really was fantastic
I’ve watched Mr. Cliftons work since is days on General Hospital. I think his best work remains the two years he spent on “ONE LIFE TO LIVE’
Look for oscar nods for this young man in the next decade or so!
Interviews
B&B’s Sydney Bullock Weighs In on Future of Dylan and Will: ‘I Think She Can Hold on to Him for Awhile’ (Exclusive)

It appears that Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) has thus far successfully been able to swing Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) over to her side, and have him actually develop strong romantic feelings for her.
The one problem in her way is Will’s mother, Katie Logan (Heather Tom), and there is always the possibility that Will and Electra (Laneya Grace), who were each others first loves find their way back to one another.
However for now, Dylan’s portrayer, Sydney Bullock is confident that her soap opera alter ego’s got her man and that she can handle anything that can come her way Speaking on the red carpet with Michael Fairman TV at the recently completed 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Bullock explained where Will and Dylan’s relationship is at now on the CBS soap opera.

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“Dylan is our lovable anti-hero. She’s messy, but she’s a human,” shares Bullock. Adding about keeping Will Spencer as Dylan’s guy, Sydney commented, “I think she can hold on to him for awhile. I think she’s got it in her.”
When asked how it is sharing the screen with young leading man, Crew Morrow, Sydney joked, “Crew, what a doll! It’s a hard job, my goodness! How do I do it?”

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In the last few months, Bullock received an on-screen mom when General Hospital and The Young and the Restless alum, Kelly Sullivan (ex-Kate/Connie, ex-Sage, respectively) joined the show as Darcy Dylan.
“I love working with Kelly Sullivan,” said Bullock enthusiastically. “She’s always down to break down the scenes with me, and we go through so much, and she’s really like my mom on set. She’s so amazing.” Sullivan visited the Michael Fairman Channel for a live chat after her B&B debut here.
So, what’s ahead for Dylan and will be exciting? Hold the phone! Sydney explained, “Oh, man! Is it going to get exciting?! Dylan, she’s a survivor and we’re just going to keep seeing her surviving. She finds a lot of ways to do that.”
In the end, Bullock has high-praise and love for her B&B character: “I think she’s super strong and I’m really honored to play her. I’ve been rooting for her, and as for the fans, I think they will be (rooting for her) too.”
You can check out our Daytime Emmys red carpet chat with Sydney Bullock below, and for more interviews with your favorite stars from the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, click here.
In addition on Wednesday, BBTV posted a new video with Crew Morrow and Sydney Bullock about the pairing of “Dill.” You can also check that out below.
So are your rooting for Dylan to keep Will all to herself? Do you think she will have to fight and claw to keep her man? Are you enjoying Sydney Bullock’s portrayal of Melissa Dylan? Let us know in the comment section below.
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General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Favorite Amanda Setton Talks Brook Lynn and Chase’s Divorce, Jude Jacks, Baby Phoebe, and What’s Next (Exclusive)

On General Hospital, Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) life as she knows it has turned upside down. First, she and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed divorce papers while in the Dominican Republic. As much as they loved each other, they just couldn’t get past all the trust issues between them.
Then, right after that, Jude Jax (Wil Traval) shows up at the Q mansion and demands to see his daughter, baby Phoebe! Brook Lynn is thrown for a complete loop. Is this guy claiming to be the biological father of Delilah Wilson’s daughter, which had been adopted by Brook Lynn and Chase, telling the truth? Brook Lynn is on her way to getting to the bottom of his claims.
Meanwhile, Brook Lynn’s portrayer, Amanda Setton just celebrated her first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination, and in the very competitive Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category. While Amanda ultimately did not take home the gold statuette, that honor went to The Young and the Restless’ longtime veteran, Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott), she was in great spirits when Michael Fairman TV caught up with her on the red carpet.

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THE END OF THE LINE FOR BROOK LYNN AND CHASE
When asked how she felt about Brook Lynn being the first (between her and Chase) to put pen to paper on their divorce papers, Settton recalled, “She did. But I’m like, ‘Did she or did he kind of?’ They did it (both of them).”
Getting a new co-star and cast member can go one of two ways, great or not so great, but Amanda had nothing but high praise for Wil Traval’s entrance and performance as Jude Jacks!
THE ARRIVAL OF JUDE JAX
“Wil Traval is fabulous to work with. His debut was so amazing the other day, wasn’t it? He was just such a force and everybody’s faces and reactions when he says that he’s, ‘Jude Jacks, Jerry’s son.’ It was so good and well-played! Wil’s awesome. I’m excited for what’s to come. We’re going to have a lot of stuff together.”

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According to Amanda, Brook Lynn will have her hands full in the months to come: “There’s a lot of stuff coming down the pike with Baby Phoebe. Will Chase and Brooklyn work together? Will they not? Is it really Jude’s daughter? Lots of questions!”
GRATITUDE TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY HER PEERS
For Setton, being an Emmy nominee meant the world to her, and to finally be acknowledged by her peers in a television career that spanned daytime and primetime including her performances as Kimberly Andrews on One Life to Live. But most importantly for her work in 2025 in the emotional rollercoaster of a story where Brook Lynn learns Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is her biological son.
“It means so much to me,” expressed Amanda. “It really does. I keep using this line, but I really mean it. It feels like a big hug. You know, not everybody who votes for these categories works with you. It’s really a very humbling feeling to know that your work actually touched someone and moved someone enough for them to vote for you. And getting to play the storyline that I got to play was such a privilege. It really was, with the actors I got to play it with. To be a little rewarded for it feels so nice.”
You can check out our chat with Amanda Setton on the red carpet at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards below. Then make sure to check out all the Michael Fairman Channel red carpet interviews from daytime’s biggest night here.
So, do you think Brook Lynn and Chase will unite to keep baby Phoebe away from Jude Jacks? What do you think of Wil Traval’s performances thus far as Jude? How do you see this story for the custody of baby Phoebe playing out? Were you rooting for Amanda to take home the Supporting Actress gold? Let us know via the comment section below.
Interviews
B&B’s Crew Morrow Talks Will and Dylan Romance, Heather Tom’s Success, and Dad Joshua Morrow’s Inspiring ‘Y&R’ Performance (Exclusive)

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) is one of the brightest younger male leads in the world of daytime drama. Crew has quite the soap pedigree being the son of The Young and the Restless’ long-running star, Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman), but similarities aside, is forging his own path and success.
Currently on the CBS soap opera, Will is falling for Dylan (Sydney Bullock), after continued interference (by many) put a wrecking ball through this relationship with Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). Now, it seems Will has softened towards Dylan, despite his mother, Katie Logan’s (Heather Tom) warning of mistrust of the young woman.
Michael Fairman TV caught up with Crew on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards where he weighed-in on: the future of Will/Dylan, finding out his on-screen mom, Heather Tom, had the opportunity to become the winningest actress in Daytime Emmy history, and his thoughts on his dad’s touching performances in Nick’s drug addiction storyline.

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WILL’S SECOND CHAPTER AT LOVE
When asked if it’s real love brewing for Will with Dylan, Morrow expressed, “Love is a tricky thing. He does love her. It’s been a journey for Will moving on from Electra. That’s always the most difficult thing is acceptance, and the courage to move on, because it’s so easy to be comfortable with someone. Everybody has fallen in love. Everybody knows what it feels like to be in love.”
Crew added, “And that was Will’s first love and as it was Electra’s, as well. So, we’re in a new chapter for Will. He’s found new love and not without its own difficulties. because now he’s got to convince his mother (Katie) that Dylan is not a bad egg.”
Speaking of momma Logan, Crew was surprised to learn that on-screem mom, after winning six gold statuettes, was in the running for what would be be her record-breaking 7th on Emmy night! Heather’s career has spanned roles on The Young and the Restless (ex-Victoria Newman) to One Life to Live (ex-Kelly Cramer) to The Bold and the Beautiful.

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LEARNING YOUR TV MOM IS ONE STEP AWAY FROM THE EMMY RECORD BOOKS
“Wow. That like almost makes me tear up,” an emotional Morrow shared. “That’s so amazing. I’m so proud of her. I came upon a scene of her and my father from Y&R. It’s just the weirdest thing in the world, because I do see the resemblance, and my dad had some swag back then. But, he doesn’t anymore (laughs), but he used to have swag! I’m just kidding, he does!”
Next, Crew shared a behind the scenes story of an exchange that went down between father and son; just before Joshua Morrow took to the sound stage to perform the scenes where Nick admits to his father, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) that he has a drug addiction.
Crew recalled, “In the drug addiction storyline, I was just telling my dad, it it was one of the most inspiring pieces of television that I’ve seen in a long time. And I don’t know if it’s because I’m so close with him, and I feel a lot of the same things that he does, but the scenes where he confesses that he has a drug issue to Eric Braeden as Victor were amazing.”

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CREW AND JOSHUA MORROW TALK THROUGH NICK’S ADMISSION TO VICTOR
The Nick/Victor moment is one of the most memorable moments from the soaps thus far in 2026. Crew shared just how proud of his dad he truly was. “I was with him that day and we were talking about it and I was like, ‘What’s the process like?’ And we just began talking about it and I asked him, I go, ‘Dad, what if I had a drug issue? What if I was addicted?’ He looks at me and he says nothing and that was it. Then, I saw him go out to set and perform that scene, and he looked at me the same way that he looked at Eric Braeden, and it was just really special. He was incredible.”
Check out our conversation below with Crew Morrow from the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards now on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Then let us know: are you rooting for Will and Dylan at this point as a couple? What did you think about Crew’s reaction to learning some Emmy factoids about his on-screen mother, Heather Tom, plus the exchange Crew had with his dad Joshua Morrow, before the moment Nick admits to Victor he has a serious drug addiction? Let us know via the comment section.
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