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Courtney Hope Coming to The Young and the Restless
The Bold and the Beautiful’s loss will be The Young and the Restless’ gain. After a photo surfaced of Courtney Hope wearing and holding some Y&R swag on her Instagram post, the actress expressed: “This seems like a good fit.” It left fans wondering just what was going on with the sort of cryptic message.
Hope recently was let-go at B&B when she was written-off the show again, after delivering some very powerful performances in her last storyline.
As it turns out, and according to Daytime Confidential confirmation was made by the Y&R publicity department, and it is true that Hope will soon be in Genoa City.
As for what character, Hope will play and when she might hit the airwaves is yet to be known.
Now the question is: Will Courtney resurrect her role as Sally Spectra in Genoa City… or will she play a new character?
Let us know who you hope Courtney will be playing on Y&R when she turns up on the CBS Daytime drama series via the comment section below.
Colour me surprised by this casting. There are definitely possibilities for who she could be playing, and while I am interested, I am concerned she is at the hands of Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith. My one hope is that she is used for her talent, because she has been wasted on The Bold and the Beautiful since her debut.
Completely agree
I’m guessing Phyllis is suddenly going to remember she had a baby she put up for adoption years ago and that daughter is coming to Genoa City to ruin her life and steal her man.
This is a GREAT idea!!! Please indulge me for a moment as I’m feeling creative……………
When Phyllis showed up, she was hellbent on landing Danny and used her pregnancy to snag him. I’ve always thought there was some plot potential in Phyllis’ backstory (beyond the lame story we got with Avery/Phyllis about the father ripping folks off).
Danny was a well-known singer when Phyllis set her sights on him. It could be written that young Phyllis had a thing for musicians and, prior to Danny, the college-aged Phyllis was madly in love with another musician. Lydia Summers, Phyllis mother (now played by red-headed soap veteran Kathleen Noone), did not approve of Phyllis being involved with a man that she believed was beneath Phyllis and likely to hurt her future. Lydia hounded Phyllis to break it off with the guy. In the meantime, Phyllis became pregnant and refused to terminate the pregnancy. Lydia informed Phyllis that, if she did not end the relationship and get rid of the baby that she (and the father — who had no knowledge of what was going on) would not financially support her in college. A reluctant Phyllis gives the infant daughter up for adoption. Meanwhile, the scheming Lydia (Phyllis has to get these traits from someone!) tells the clueless musician that Phyllis doesn’t love him, informing him that she got rid of his child as evidence of Phyllis’ lack of feelings.
The angry musician won’t listen to Phyllis’ explanations about what happened and dumps. Phyllis then informs her mother that she wants nothing to do with her and is cutting her out of her life. Meanwhile, the father is involved in his shady business dealings. The scheming Lydia uses this situation to explain to devoted daughter Avery why Phyllis is gone — Lydia reveals the shady business stuff to law enforcement but makes it look like Phyllis did this.
Twenty years later, when Avery arrived in town, Phyllis realized her sister’s inaccurate knowledge of things but, as Avery had a good relationship with the parents, went along with it to spare Avery from all the friction she herself had with Lydia (Notice that we NEVER saw Lydia in the pathetic story of the father a few years ago).
Meanwhile, a new red-head (Courtney Hope) arrives in town and get a job at Sharon’s coffee shop. Likewise, Lydia has come to town in an effort after all of these years to reconnect with Phyllis (maybe with the encouragement from an off-screen but clueless Avery) and get to know her grandchildren. Phyllis really isn’t interested but Jack encourages her to make amends (“Don’t waste the years like we did with Dina”). A supportive Jack hires Lydia to run his family’s charitable organization, the Abbott Foundation, and encourages Daniel to come back to town to get to know Lydia. Daniel, who now is split from Heather, moves back. In the midst of this, he becomes chummy with the red-head. For once, Phyllis approves of Daniel’s new friend (“There is something about her that I really like. She reminds me of me when I was younger.”).
Jack encourages Phyllis to track down her missing daughter, remarking how sorry he was for the long period before he ever met Keemo, and they enlist Paul to help. It takes the inept Paul months to come to believe the red-head is Phyllis’ daughter. In the interim, Daniel and the red-head have become romantically involved. The red-head becomes pregnant by Daniel. Phyllis and the couple are distraught when it is revealed that the pregnant red-head is Phyllis’ daughter. The poor girl, believing she is pregnant with her half-brother’s baby has an abortion, and she is left guilt-stricken.
During this time, Jack has been extremely supportive to Phyllis… focusing a lot of his time and attention on her situation. (The family is worried —Jack is paying too much attention to Phyllis and not enough to Jabot affairs).
The red-head ultimately reveals to Phyllis that she actually knew Lydia before coming to town. Lydia had been a restaurant customer where she worked and they had struck up a friendship. The two confided in each other (Lydia telling her some of her past misdeeds and troubles with Phyllis; the red-head revealing a difficult childhood, including being adopted). The red-head was having a hard time and Lydia encouraged her to change things, to move to Genoa City (“I have a daughter there and hear it is a great place.”). The red-head had been sexually harassed at the restaurant and Lydia confronted the harassing owner, blackmailing him into giving money to the red-head. With the new found funds, the red-head made the move to Genoa City and was surprised to see Lydia in town. Lydia asked the girl not to tell they previously knew each other (“I’m trying to repair things with Phyllis and want to don’t want to complicate things by relaying her blackmailing and other ill deeds). The red-head complied.
The red-head is grief-stricken over losing Daniel and aborting the child. It starts to effect her psychologically (Shades of Ashley’s abortion in the 80s). Ultimately, she is institutionalized.
It is revealed that the red-head is not related to Phyllis. The entire thing was set up by Lydia with the goal of having herself put into a high position with the Abbotts (or with the Newmans), using the girl as a way to distract Jack’s attention. While all of this was playing out, Lydia was taking millions of dollars out of the Abbott Foundation.
I’d love to see them bring back Avery, but only if Jessica Collins (I think that is her name) played the part. I mean, come ON, Nick…if you’re doing relationship re-treads, at least Avery can cook, plus she was the best one for Nick, out of the Sharon, Phyllis, Chelsea, Avery merry-go-round.
YES!!!!!!
Too bad Gina Tognon is gone. They could have been a mother/daughter duo.
I miss Gina Tognoni every day I have to watch cartoon Phyllis. (I usually don’t watch those scenes anymore.)
ME TOO!
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I agree. I’ve always hated Phyllis and am not fond of the actress M.S either.
Was so glad when she left Y&R only to have her turn up on GH. Every time Nick gets back together with her, I lose respect for him. I record my shows, so I F.F any scene she’s in, unless I need to know what she’s up to, or should I say who? She sure was after Chance there for awhile but he was interested in Abby.
ABSOLUTELY YES!!!!! Love Courtney and love Gina!!!!! That would be AWESOME!!!
I kinda wish she was playing Sally on Y&R. I hope it’s a good character and story. She is talented and I like her.
How long must we wait to see Courtney Hope on Young and Restless. She was replaced with Flo on BB . I can not stand Flo with Wyatt. He was much more interesting and fun with Sally . I wish they would let Courtney continue to be Sally. Why no hints on when.. when..will we see her?
This casting news took me by surprise! We’ll just have to wait and see what her character will be named and what brings said character to GC!
So happy she has a talent that is to be recognized. Can’t wait to see when she appears and give her a great storyline please!
I want Hope to play Sally on Y&R.
Me Too Stephanie B. Smith. I Love Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra. I can’t Stand Phyllis Summers. She needs to Leave Sally Alone
I hope she comes over as Sally Spectra II. Since Lauren Fenmore was close with the original Sally Spectra, there is a back story in place.
If she isn’t Sally, then maybe she could be a recast Daisy Carter. That would be fun to watch so we could find out what happened to Daisy after she was sprung from the hospital.
I love this fiery red head! They dumped her for that blonde bimbo on B&B, which was terrible. Between that and some other characters, I just quit watching. I just hope they don’t pair her up with Theo, ug. He seems enamored of Lola and Kyle seems sincerely in love with Summer, so there aren’t any other men of Courtney’s age group. I hope they would not try another young gal with old Jack again. The last time was a catastrophe.
Like what little I’ve seen of her work. Smart to scoop her up. Now let’s hope they know what to do with her talent.
I really enjoy this actress’s work. Love how she is able to go deep and make me twist and turn while I am watching her. She is one to watch beyond soaps.
Love to see her as new lawyer in town, who will help Abby and know Noah!!
I hope she adds to this horrible show ! This show is so boring !
Just throwing this out there. Sally was a designer on B&B so maybe she will interact with Chelsea if she is in anyway serious about getting back to her business. Boy, she really snowed Theo today but Billy may be another story. I also think where she put that bug on the lamp was a bad choice. A cleaning crew would find it right away if they touched it while dusting or whatever.
When will we get to see Courtney Hope?
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Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.
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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.
Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.
At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.
Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.
Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.
All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.
Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.
Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.
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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’
After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…” Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.
Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine, The Knot.
So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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