Some very intriguing casting news out of General Hospital. The ABC daytime drama has cast former Santa Barbara favorite, Lane Davies (ex-Mason Capwell), in the role of Fergus Byrne, an attorney who crosses paths with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).

According to TV Insider, Davies will make debut the week of May 22nd.  As soap fans know, together with the aforementioned Grahn, they created the Santa Barbara supercouple of Mason and Julia Wainwright. Davies portrayed Mason Capwell family from 1984 through 1989.

Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time in Port Charles for Lane. From 2002-2004 he played Dr. Cameron Lewis and also shared on-screen story with Grahn.  At that time Davies, played Xander Smith’s father.

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GH fans are wondering about the last name of Davies new character, “Bryne”. If you recall, Alexis got herself involved with therapist Dr. Neil Bryne, who died when Harmony broke into Alexis‘ house and killed Neil by injecting him with opioids.

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Taking to her Instagram, Grahn shared her excitement at the upcoming on-screen reunion with Davies, “It never gets old. We do 😂…. but it doesn’t 😍. Lookin’ forward to another romp.”

So, what do you think about Lane Davies returning to GH to play an attorney in Alexis’ orbit? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

Soap veteran, Christopher Cousins (ex-Cain, OLTL et al), made his first appearance on The Young and the Restless on the Tuesday, April 30th episode of the CBS daytime drama.

As previously reported, Cousins is taking on the role of Ashley’s friend/psychiatrist from Paris, Alan Laurent. In story, the Abbotts flew Alan in from Paris to see Ashley (Eileen Davidson) first-class ticket to Genoa City, no less.

Alan recalls to Traci (Beth Maitland) how Ashley was upset after revisiting the cafe where she had the fight with Tucker (Trevor St. John), and had two different versions in her mind of what actually happened. Traci enlightens Alan that Ashley has been having personality shifts from being assertive, to child-like, to taking tequila shots and having a good ole’ time. In addition, that Ashley is having blackouts with chunks of time gone from her memory.  Traci goes on to say that Billy (Jason Thompson) said he once experienced something like this himself with a personality splinter.

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Traci is hoping Alan can talk to Ashley and insist she undergo treatment. Alan firmly explains that he can’t treat her himself, but he will see what he can do.

When Ashley, now as her alter Belle, comes to the Abbott home after chatting with Diane (Susan Walters) at Crimson Lights, she is thrilled to see her old friend, Alan. Eventually, the two head to Society where a concerned Abby (Melissa Ordway) pours them some champagne.

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The two talk about Paris as Belle flirts with Alan. She then wonders if he is in town to probe her innermost thoughts. She tells Alan that her family has decided there’s something wrong with her. Alan assures Ashley that he cannot treat her as a patient in the U.S. as he is retired and does not have a license to practice in the states. Alan said he is concerned for her, but would never treat a friend.

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Belle tells Alan, “The rumors about my mental breakdown are highly exaggerated.” Belle speaks to the other alters, and thinks Alan is the perfect solution for Ashley. She says, “Time for some joie de vivre.”

What did you think of Christopher Cousins in his new role as Alan Laurent? Will Ashley’s alters get Alan in bed with her? Will she set him up for something more devious? Will Alan figure out what is going on with Ashley and pretend to just be her friend, while somehow treating her multiple personality disorder? Let us know in the comment section below.

When the nominations were announced for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, CBS daytime’s The Bold and the Beautiful was sitting pretty, not only did they tie for the most nods with 12 along with its sister soap, The Young and the Restless, but they landed an impressive 7 nominations in the acting categories.

In a first for B&B, three leading men from the show are all competing in the same category: Thorsten Kaye (Ridge), John McCook (Eric) and Scott Clifton (Liam). Each of these actors have won in this category previously with Clifton winning two other gold statuettes during his run as Liam in the now defunct Younger category and in the Supporting Actor category.

B&B also landed two of its leading ladies in the Leading Actress category, original series star, Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) and Annika Noelle (Hope). In addition, Jennifer Gareis (Donna) received her first nomination in the Supporting Actress category, while Ashley Jones’ visit as Bridget Forrester nabbed her a nod in the Guest Performer category.

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Celebrating their accomplishments with an on set gathering, B&B’s executive producer and head writer presided over the festivities, acknowledging all the nominated performers and technical teams from the show including: Outstanding Directing Team along with Outstanding Writing Team which includes series cast member, Lawrence Saint-Victor, who not only plays Carter Walton, but is part of the scribe team.

Here’s a look at some of the snaps from B&B’s celebration below:

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Scott Clifton gets some acknowledgements from his boss, Brad Bell.

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Cynthia Popp and the rest of the nominated directing team from B&B.

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The nominated Logan sisters: Jennifer Gareis and Katherine Kelly Lang.

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Two of the members of the B&B nominated writing team, Lawrence Saint-Victor with Brad Bell.

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Lead Actress nominees for this year’s Daytime Emmys from The Bold and the Beautiful; the on-screen mother/daughter duo of Katherine Kelly Lang and Annika Noelle.

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Thorsten Kaye had just a few words to share on his Emmy nomination. He won in the Lead Actor category in 2023, making him the defending champ.

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It was hard to cut the cake, because it was decorated with all the names of B&B’s Emmy nominees. Congratulations to them all.

The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th (8 pm ET/delayed on the West Coast).

So, what did you think of some of the images from B&B’s on set Daytime Emmy nomination celebration? What do you think about the series landing 12 nominations and 7 in the performer categories? Will you be rooting for B&B come Emmy night? Weigh-in below.