General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Delivers One-Two Punch with Robin's Return & The Truth About Dante & Lulu's Baby!
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Over the past few days General Hospital has delivered a feast for its fans where several long standing stories have exploded wide open! The Monday and Tuesday GH offered up so much, but top on the list was the return of Kimberly McCullough and the whereabouts of the believed-to-be-dead Dr. Robin Scorpio Drake! Plus, the long awaited reveal that Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu’s (Emme Rylan) baby is really the biological daughter of Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and Spinelli’s (Bradford Anderson), and that the couple has been duped by Maxie for months!
Here is how it all came about: when dying Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) meets up with the heinous Jerry Jacks (Sebastian Roche) on Cassadine Island, we come to find out that Jerry also needs the cure from the toxin he used to poison Port Charles, and his connection to Faison and Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati). It seems Dr O found a doctor to make the cure, but there is only enough to save one person, and that is going to be him! Next, Jerry enters the highly top secret area of the Cassadine compound where lo and behold there is Robin alive and working on the cure! Jerry really ramps up what he thinks is an incentive for Robin to work faster to find the cure, when she shows her a DVD from the Nurses Ball. In a heartbreaking moment played beautifully by Kimberly McCullough, she sees Patrick (Jason Thompson), Emma (Brooklyn Rae Silzer) and oh yes, Sabrina (Teresa Castillo) for the first time and vows she will find her way back to them.
Additional wallop to this story was played in masterful scenes featuring Jason Thompson and Finola Hughes (Anna) where Patrick admits to Anna that he is still wearing his wedding ring because a part of him believes Robin is still out there somewhere, although illogical. Anna does her best through her own pain of missing her daughter to tell Patrick to move on with his life, or he will lose Sabrina. Later, Anna meets with Duke (Ian Buchanan) heartbroken. She admits she has been thinking about Robin and can’t let her go. And that she feels like a hypocrite for telling Patrick to take off his wedding ring and move on, because she feels Robin is still alive somewhere too! Patrick in emotional moment, finally takes off his wedding ring after admitting to Sabrina it’s just not fair to her. He says he will always love Robin, but he is ready to move on with her.
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Meanwhile, Brad (Parry Shen) comes to the christening of baby Connie to do the right thing and tells Dante and Lulu that their baby is really the bio-daughter of Maxie and Spinelli and then leaves! While Maxie and Spinelli try to deny it, Dante won’t let it go so easy and is beginning to put the pieces of the puzzle together, and so is Lulu! Next, Dante and Lulu unleashed their frustration, heartache, and their betrayal all over Maxie, as Maxie hones up the story of her miscarriage and getting pregnant by Spinelli! Maxie tries to explain she was giving the couple her baby, but Dante says kids are not interchangeable. However, no matter how much Maxie protests, and after Lulu slaps her, it’s apparent the couples wil be at war and their friendship is over. Dante and Lulu leave the scene leaving a shattered Maxie in the arms of Spinelli! Kudos to the performances of Emme Rylan, Dominic Zamprogna, Kirsten Storms and Bradford Anderson!
And if that wasn’t enough? Dr. Obrecht came back to see her daughter Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), then knocked her out, and kidnapped her baby, Ben! What is Dr. O going to do with Ben? Is she going to use the boy on Robin? Is there some other masterplan?
So, what did you think about the way Lulu and Maxie tore into Maxie? What did you think about how GH weaved in the return of Robin to the existing storyline? Let us know your thoughts on how the key storypoints played out? Did you think the one-two punch of the first two episodes this week were great soap opera? Comment below!
What actually surprised me about these episodes, since we knew Robin was coming back and that Jerry had her, was that Jerry was the anonymous benefactor for the Nurses’ Ball! Great writing to soften the villain’s sharp edges.
I was surprised that Jerry Jax was the benefactor of the Nurse’s Ball, too!
LOL !
hilarious
Mutter…. (Dr. O) to Britt
“you should have been happy to hear my voice….
LOL…. yikes…
and… this is, after, Britt walks in on her mother… holding Ben
she’s a keeper…. aren’t they all.
GH… it’s time to listen…. KEEP KEEP KEEP
My favorite Dr. O moment was upon learning the baby’s name she said
“Ben, that is what you call a rat.”
That was hilarious, if you understood the reference.
Our favorite fierce, fabulous fraulein, that “mother of all glammutters,”Dr. O.” has been pure perfection since her much-anticipated arrival in PC (and subsequent “Schnitzel” snatching)… Absolutely adored her acerbic, acidic “Ben-slamming” of Babymama Britta’s choice of name, not to mention her absurdly amusing aside to an angered Jerry that she had “liberated” her little “Cesar”….it was high-camp hilarity, indeed, as she proudly presented her precious progeny in his prince-worthy pram: positively priceless! Seamlessly securing her sublimely sinister scheme (while still showing her softer side) made today’s Obrecht sighting a stunning scene….especially as the shady scientista began to spin her sordid story of Cesar’s conception to Robin…she even eventually expressed admiration for and acknowledged her daughter’s striking beautyl!!!! (At last!….Absolutely appreciated her snippy slam to Sappy, too!!!) However, on a less approving note…an O.-worthy diss to ABC for suddenly breaking the bliss with yet another of their rude intrusions…alas, that is all I saw of the divine and devious doctor in my time zone. The last ten minutes or so of the program were pre-empted….thus, I am presently perusing the online synopses to see what sarcastic specifics I missed….anyone???? That being said, still wanting and wishing for that long-awaited musical encore ala lullaby by the “Great Gati!” P.S. @Patrick: KEEP, KEEP, KEEP!!!!! I second that motion!!!!!! : )
she even eventually expressed admiration for and acknowledged her daughter’s striking beautyl!!!!
which is further acknowledgment… Britt is becoming a prodigy
a thwart on her own
she’s captivating an audience that rears… reals… it’s head in unison… LOL we should
tittilation
be damned
it’s “on” sometimes… and it squirts and doesn’t hurt…
LOL Britt and Nicholas are islanding it and you can watch if you want
OK and you had me laughing @
I am presently perusing the online synopses to see what sarcastic specifics I missed….
you know… when Britt declared; she was done….. getting hit
and you saw her eyes speak for her… Dr. O… it was riveting and riveting stuff to watch new scenerie… such as… ‘newbies” take up screen time that’s worth it.
this is culminating in the reverie that is: these two gals : can act
reverie…”wow”
so… i’ts take them when I get them
lovely ladies
to
cherish
Yes, I loved every minute of it. Next explosion = Julian revealed. Have they even explained why he is not Duke, Anna, or Bobbie’s age.
The plastic surgeons in Soapville are top notch!
I feel like what Maxie did was selfless. She gave up her happiness for Lulu’s. That should mean something. Lante is annoying me. And the way they’ve treated Maxie since the baby was born hasn’t helped either. I hope Maxie gets her baby back soon. Also, I’m so happy to see Robin.
Hope Maxie gets her baby back also.
I think Maxie definitely had good intentions, but went about it the wrong way. Lulu was right; she should’ve told them about the miscarriage so they could’ve mourned the death of their real baby.
great episode I always love seeing J Jacks. He never disappoints. it was nice seeing robin again. Finallly the secret is out, of course Shrewlu was like a bitch. I hope Spixie gets her baby back. thanks Ron
Ha…i predicted Dr.O would kidnap the baby…i hope the baby is actually Patrick and Robins…then if Anna catches Dr.O she can bargain the baby in exchange for her freedom or to keep Robin from escaping…Jerry Jacks,…imo…looks like Gordon Ramsey…Maxi shouldve slapped Lulu who i believe will run off with baby Connie and spent time in a mental hospital…hope Ben isnt hers…Luke needs Laura in this adventure…Genie Francis sorely wasted as was Kin Shriner…both returns pointless…hope that changes!!!
I have ALWAYS saw the facial similarities between Sebastian Roche and Gordon Ramsey! They have such a close resemblance….and the accent helps too.
I’d also love it if that baby really were my second Scrubslet, but alas, I don’t think TPTB will be THAT generous to me.
Love the Roche-Ramsey (physical) comparison, although I cannot imagine the suave, erudite Sebastian going off on a Gordon-style expletive-laden rant…..to me such a display indicates a lack of intelligence, not to mention class, and Mr. Roche seems to possess both of those admirable qualities in spades!!!!
Unfortunately, I feel nothing for Lulu due to the new actress playing this part. I cannot connect with her. On the other hand, I am loving the performances of KS, BA, and DZ.
I youtubed the clips of this reveal, and having watched not a millisecond of this secret prior to yesterday, I have to agree with you too. I like Emme, I do. I thought her choice for replacement was inspired. I haven’t seen what she’s brought to the role, but I really felt she could and maybe was working. And yet, I have to agree. I felt completely disconnected from her character, and not because of the storyline. I felt it with KS and DZ but ER’s performance didn’t seem grounded enough. It just didn’t feel genuine in the way a satisfying reveal should feel.
1. one can’t help but not feel for the two pair – Dante/Lulu & Maxie/Spinelli.
that being said….
i think across the board… it wasn’t fairly well acted… save for Maxie.
the scene in the church…. just wasn’t ON…. no spark… no believability
it wasn’t just Emme’ – altho… of the 3 in question… she needs to mother up.. or something.
Spinelli was too quiet… which isn’t like him… to stand their.. and NOT speak his mind.
Dante wasn’t feeling it either… I don’t know.. It crossed my mind.. that perhaps he, the actor.. like JT-Patrick… isn’t chemistry’ing with his new partner.
I don’t know…
however… it was still a 3-4 hankie days… in Port Charles
1. Patrick and Anna bar none… are always on target with theirs lives with and without Robin
2. Maxie… at least I think… she’s on the cusp of adulthood… crossing over in to life outside of just Maxie
3. Britt’ baby kidnapped… yikes! good on JimH… I didn’t expect that… what is Mutter going to do with that baby? geez! it’s her daughters… at least I want to think that… this one really had me hanky’ing
4. and… just seeing Robin… and her seeing Emma
altho.. I don’t know that it was a good idea.. that jerry jax showed Robin… Sabrina
I had hoped for a more tumultuous, fallout, reveal… between Robin and Patrick… that they both face each other… and all that’s happened in their lives.. be revealed face to face… in person…
3-4 hanky day
Patrick Emme Rylan is good playing the spoiled little rich girl Lizzie Spaulding and Abby Newman but she just does not fit this part. I think they may have jumped the gun with recasting this role. What few times I have watched since she took over I just keep wondering who is the stranger in the room.
wow gh has been so good. i love dr. o. i want her to sing again. lol. please find a way to keep dr. o. she is a wonderful actress. i am so happy robin his back. now bring back lucas and bobbie spencer.
I love love love the speed of the stories, one hit after another..
We are not waiting a year or more for something to happen to move it along or end it.
GH is half soap and half Telenovela ..
The Telenovela is fast paced drama filled soaps, and GH is going that way of Telenovela
LOVE IT!!
Start a story and move it along/end it and start something new, love it!!
general hospital is on fire now. the last couple of episodes, have been so so good. kimberly mccullogh as robin. so happy she is back. i missed her so much. we all knew jerry jax was alive. i also love britts mother. dr. o is such a good actress. i want to do karoke with miss dr. o. i would love to sing fever with dr.o. the lady can sing. lmao. robert scorpio will be back. he will be out of his coma. finally. julian is one hot man. ava jerome what can you say. maura west i love that woman so much. she is one fine lady. she is a good actress. also loved her as carly on as the world turns.
I loved all of yesterday’s episode but especially Robin. I also love how she is not afraid of Jerry as she showed when she spit in his face!
And it keeps better cause Robert, her daddy wakes up in 2 days! GH is red hot right now!
Oh and I hear Stephen Nichols is returning in November as Stefan Cassadine! Take that DOOL for firing him and disrespecting all your vets!
Maybe…if its true…Stephan coming back…he could be baby Bens real father!!!
no but I heard GH is going to bring on a teenage girl as Stefan’s daughter! Wonder who her mommy is if this is true?
I hope if Stephan had a daughter…he had an affair with Dr.O who is the girls mutter which would make her Britts younger half sister…
I think it would be great to have Stephan’s daughter be Laura’s too!
I hope Maxie gets her baby back. I can’t stand Lulu.
Me Too!
Two great episodes!!! I really did not like how Dante and LuLu laid into Maxie and basically cut her out of their lives. It was an unfortunate… even untenable situation that Maxie created… but she did it for them. It has been the hardest thing she has done… and Spinelli’s to give up their child… but Maxie and Spinelli did it because they did not want to hurt LuLu and Dante!!! My heart went out to Maxie and Spinelli. I understand RC and FV were going for high and huge drama… but I thought it was too severe and too hurtful. I understand their pain… but I understand Maxie and Spinell’s more. I only hope that this might bring Maxie and Spinelli together to share their loss of their daughter and their friends and the ability to be in their daughter’s life as god parents. Both episodes were jam packed and well done!
I love that Robin is back and I am glad she got to see the DVD of the Nurse’s Ball. My heart is going out to Luke and hope that he gets to Robin.
Well done everyone at GH!!! You continue to be on fire with the best soap!!! Can’t wait for the next episode!!!
I really did not like how Dante and LuLu laid into Maxie
I too… thought it was overwrought…
altho… I was impressed with watching Maxie
like she was the Maxie of old… it’s all about Maxie… however.. young and outlandish she is…
and.. watching the Maxie… on the cusp of realizing there is a life that she is a part of and needs her…
it was heartwrenching.. when she spoke to Spinelli and even Anna… about abandonment…
ie: no frisco and felicia….
that she would sacrifice her child…..
watching Kirsten Storms’ Maxie grow and mature is going to be FUN
have to agree…. “well done everyone at GH”
Frisco, Frisco, Frisco….WTF(risco?) Today’s big (and repeated) mention of the man was either a huge foreshadowing of his much desired return or a major slam to the actor and his legion of fans who are still fuming about his much-abbreviated appearance and insulting send-off earlier this year. Was particularly put-off by the passionate p*$$yfit of his ex-wife!!!! Classy it was NOT!!!! At least “Maxinista” saved the day with her mature reaction….you go, Girl! (And get that baby back….)
Agree… Patrick!
I have to say KIrsten is knocking it out of the park with her powerful performances as Maxie!!! Maxie is and always will be one of my favorite characters and Kirsten’s heart wrenching portrayl is sheer perfection!!! Let’s hope we get to see some happiness for Maxie very soon!!! Well done Kirsten!!!
Another day, another ” Frisco diss”….what’s up with that?????
I find it amazing that Robin has been locked away and drugged up for months. She has had no fresh air or sunshine and yet she has an awesome tan.
Maybe they let her out for an hour or so a day like they do in real prison. (?)
Cheryl.. you’re not supposed to notice those obvious thing in soap operas LOL LOL !!
I am glad the baby secret came out but wasn’t impressed that is was Brad to spill the beans– thought that was lame. He said he was doing the right thing, but all he was doing was telling a secret that wasn’t his to tell. Why doesn’t come clean that he isn’t bio daddy to Britt’s baby that would score him more points with Felix than ratting out Maxie.
I am still confused and no one’s explained to me yet, how it was possible for Maxie to miscarry and get pregnant in the same night? Aren’t surrogates pumped with hormones to suppress their natural cycles, so they don’t get pregnant while carrying another’s baby? How did she ovulate and have an egg available if she carrying Lulu’s and Dante’s baby? If anyone has a plausible answer to explain how it is possible to miscarry and get pregnant on the same night, please let me know it?
Mary the only thing I do know for sure is that it is plausible, based on the fact that women are extremely ripe/fertile for pregnancy right after they give birth, and the same applies to someone who stops taking their birth control pills and has (unprotected)sex
I will ”explain” it to;
It is soap opera, a soap opera is to entertain us with BS make believe fantasy..
A soap is not a documentary on anything, just made up stories to entertain us..
IF, you over think the stories you destroy the cornerstone of a soap opera; entertainment fantasy..
Everybody knows soaps are far out BS, don’t try to find logic, just enjoy the stories “)
You’re right– it makes great drama although not sure it is possible, but a lot stuff happens on soaps that aren’t really possible– LOL. Thanks for reminding me it is the story that counts. I guess part of me was hoping that Maxie never miscarried Dante’s and Lulu’s baby, so if it wasn’t possible to get pregnant on the same night she miscarried maybe that meant she never really miscarried– or it meant Maxie was never really pregnant in the first place, and Britt implanted that egg in herself, gave something to Maxie that would mimic a miscarriage, as a way to cover the theft of the egg.
A bit of topic but has realized that Carlos Rivera is probably LiLy’s brother … her last name was Rivera. Her father was in the mob. Carlos works for the mob and not only is it the mob, it is for a family that wants to destroy Sonny Corinthos! On top of that Sabrina’s cousin is Juan Santiago who is Lyli’s son with Living la vida loca Miguel lol ! For sure Carlos Rivera is in Port Charles to get back at Sonny and that is why he is working for Julian Jerome. God i love Gh
I thought the same thing; that Carlos was definitely related to Lily somehow. Another one that will try to enact revenge on Sonny, for the car bomb was meant for Sonny, not Lily.
Wow I forgot Lily’s last name was Rivera and didn’t make that connection to Carlos. Nor did I know that Sabrina had a cousin Juan Santiago who is Lily’s son. Thanks for that information and yes the writers are creating a magnificent web . Great pick-up GhLover, from another long standing G H Lover
Tangled web indeed. I am usually very savvy but I didn’t even make that connection. LOL. Maybe it’s because I HATE mob stories and suddenly it seemed like the show was being overrun once again by mobsters and molls. I loathe the character of Sonny so anyone who comes along to take him down is in my good books.
My question is…why does Sabrina’s accent only appear when she says the words CARLOS, RIVERA, and PUERTO RICO? She rolls her r’s almost stereotypically on those words. LOL. There was a Saturday Night Live skit many years ago like that where a bunch of white people in an office did that with all their r’s, while the only Puerto Rican in the office didn’t even have an a ccent. That’s what it reminds me of. It is annoying and distracting. I wonder if her accent will pop out when Rrrrobin comes back. LOL.
The scenes of the baby reveal should have left one feeling eviscerated, torn from top to bottom, but with this young woman in the part of L, it felt like nothing more than a flesh wound, a graze if you will. The words were all there, the writing for the scenes from Kate Hall was top notch. And yet, I was again disappointed that given another chance, she just hasn’t delivered. There didn’t seem to be an ability to vary her volume which stayed basically the same from start to finish.Her facial expression also didn’t seem to change with each passing line of dialogue. I was wanting to hear different levels and layers of hurt and heartbreak, grieff ,that a trust hard won was now broken, possibly never to be repaired. I’ve sincerely tried not to compare her work to Julie Marie Berman, but having seen the “dream reveal” from March with Kirsten Storms, there was in that clip, for me, this sense of being drained by both women, seeing L’s initial fury and anger seguing into her complete devastation, the guilt and embarassment from Maxie, knowing that she couldn’t take back what she’d done. Maybe I’m expecting too much. On the other hand, Dominic Zamprogna has gone above and beyond and for his being blindsided by the truth was the emotional gut punch that I was “rewarded” with. Excellent work there. Bradford Anderson and Miss Storms, seemed to be holding back a bit, letting the other two have the floor, so to speak. That didn’t necessarily lessen their contribution to these scenes, but there seemed to be something off balance. Maybe RC was aiming for Lante to gain the upper hand in the sympathy tally. At this point, I’m thinking he didn’t succeed. But that’s me…
I want Anna with Robert Scorpio !!
Anna and Robert are an awesome exciting couple!!!
Anna and Duke is a snore fest .. YAWN ..
Amen. I don’t get it. Duke was and always has been a useless character.
lol! agree..
Duke is like wallpaper, just there..
Anna is a very vibrant courageous woman and she needs an equal, and that would be Robert!!
Duke is zero ..
Well, I loved Duke and Anna back in the day…they were a hot super couple then, and even though I was thrilled when it was discovered that he was alive and truly enjoyed his reunion with Ms. Devane, their romance since then has just sort of died. Dare I say that they now seem mismatched???? Forgive me, but Mr. Lavery seems so old compared to the lovely and glowing Anna….I really think she needs a younger man…however, NOT one in the “Ava Jerome Younger” category! Maybe just someone less dour and more contemporary? Have always felt she would have made a good pairing with Frisco (Oh yeah….since we repeatedly heard about him today, how about an encore for Jack Wagner, please?) Another good prospect for her was Noah Drake….I thought that the brief fling Anna had with him was fun, since Rick Springfield (despite his actual age….) also belongs to that same healthy and fit-club of which Finola Hughes obviously is a member…they both give off such a youthful vibe….and the family tie with their offspring also made their coupling quite charming. (While we’re speaking of RS, could we have a return visit from the foxy doc, too???? Without “Plastic Fantastic Bobbie” in tow though…..) At any rate, as much as I adore Robert, I just don’t picture him reunited with his ex-wife….at least not for a long time. But welcome back, Scorpio….you have been missed!!!!
I sympathize with both couples and their respective families re the reveal of the true bio of baby Connie but didn’t like how Dante and Lulu tore into Maxi, especially Lulu. Lulu supposedly knows Maxi inside and out, which would make her more understanding of why her truest friend lied-(albeit shouldn’t have, but making bad choices are historically Maxi’s mo),just to unselfishly sacrifice her own happiness/child for her most cherished friend’s wish fulfillment- it was even harder to take because I have ambivalent feelings about the new Lulu. Spinelli was too annoyingly passive in light of how Lulu bashed Maxi- He should have been more protective of her-and I didn’t like that Brad spilled the beans either.
IMO the exposition was too dragged out , and I know the story line is far from over. I have a feeling Lulu is going to run away with the baby, if faced with having to give her back to Maxi and I am of the opinion that the Britch’s son belongs to Dante and Lulu. I do wonder if Kirsten is going to take maternity leave and how it will be used in this story-line.
And is it just me, or wasn’t Olivia’s response upon hearing the word Jackal connecting the animal in her vision to Spinelli , kind of a weak, throwaway-
I wonder why she never googled her description of the “wolf that wasn’t” to quickly find the answer to that mystery that so gnawed at her brain for months and months and months.
Just saw the clip with Robert! Robert Scorpio is one of my favorite characters and I adore Tristan!!! SO VERY HAPPY he is coming back on GH and wish we could keep him around for awhile with Anna and Robin! Can’t wait to see him!!!
Me, too; love Robert!
Robert Scorpio is back, that’s the best part of this whole story for me. Why they don’t keep him permanently is beyond me. One of the best characters (in my opinion the best character) this show ever had.
I agree; love Robert! Not sure it is the actor or the show. If it’s the money, let’s get rid of some of the newbies or non-contract players. I vote to ship Kristen Alderson back to Llanview, take nuMorgan with her!
Agree completely!!!
It’s a good start just hope it doesnt take another year to get robin home. the thing that aggravates me is GH has an exciting day then follows up with a show that puts u to sleep. who wants to watch a drawn out episode like oct.2nd boring! Lulu and Dante had a point but how much more unselfish can u be than give up your own baby to make your best friend happy I wouldn’t do it especially the way lulu was acting toward Maxi after she almost died giving birth how cold can u get. I cant stand this Lulu. What a performance for dominic [Dante] he seems so for real great job!
I had thought that this business with Maxie miscarrying, then getting impregnated the same night, was beyond ridiculous; however, the scenes between Maxie and nuLulu were beyond amazing, well-acted by both actresses. I think this was the first time that I accepted nuLulu. It seems as though the new actress made this part her own, in these scenes.
I posted earlier about my take on the baby story-line but forgot to give my opinion about the return of Robin, so here goes. I have loved Kim’s Robin since she was first painted onto the GH canvas. The character’s integrity has been pretty much left intact throughout the years with a few exceptions e.g. I don’t think Robin would have entertained the thought to leave Emma motherless even if it meant saving her beloved Jason. I am so happy to have her come back for many reasons, especially to end the suffering her supposed death has caused Anna, Patrick and Emma. Whether or not Robin’s return was always in the works, it’s a great bit of writing keeping Robin alive through the hearts and minds of those who love her- they could still feel her, psychically. I am not a fan of Sabrina/Theresa ,have never understood that casting choice to play against Jason Thompson/Patrick (who I think is one of the best looking men and actors in soaps and the most under-rated) certainly have never see, any chemistry between them- but the casting department could have done better in their choice for Sabrina’s ex boyfriend. The actor kind of put me off from his very first appearance. Even though I don’t care for Sabrina, she isn’t written as a Florence Nightingale with a dark past ,and certainly not as one who would be in a long-term relationship with this Garrrrlos whose first impression was that of a degenerated, hard looking,scruffy guy whose could use a bath kind (who shouldn’t take his shirt off). Definitely not one I would imagine to be the boyfriend of an even younger Sabrina. It also ticked me off that Felix who is supposed to be looking out for his best friend, and so street-smart with practically x-ray vision (pun intended) to see through people up to no good, was written so gullible- taken in by a total stranger who claims to a friend of Sabrina’s, taking him to where she works and giving out Patrick’s address without contention- without checking with Patrick or Sabrina first about making known such personal information.
I can’t stand LULU . The way she treated Maxie. I think she layed into her too hard. And Dante to. Maxie was willing to give up her baby . Maxie sacrificed a lot by keeping a secret. I feel sorry for Maxie.. She kept everything bottled up inside. I want her to get her baby back. Mack & Felicia were so supportive of Maxie when she told them the truth about Connie being her baby and Spinell’s. They didn’t chew her head off like LULU & Dante did..LULU seems like she wants to keep the baby anyway even though she knows now that it isn’t hers. Tired of LuLu’s winning how Maxie lied to her and Dante. Happy to see Robin! And what happen to Luke he was talking to Jerry Jaxs & then Jerry went back in the secret room where Robin is. Where did Luke go after his conversation with Jerry?
I have a question, At one point wasn’t Duke also held by Faison, and didn’t Duke know that Robin was alive.????????
There was a scene when Duke walk into Robin’s hospital room, but it turned out to be Faison wearing his Duke mask– on his way to PC to impersonate him and get Anna. I don’t believe the real Duke ever saw Robin there.
if so, Anna is going tor really HURT him, for not telling her Robin was alive, just saying. Because Duke look a little weird when Anna told him, she felt Robin was alive somewhere.
Loving the story now, moving at a quicker pace. Want Maxie and Spinelli to get their baby back,. Britt should come clean about Ben being Dantes baby. Patrick should have followed his gut and kept his ring on, for he too felt that Robin was out there somewhere. I am glad Robert is awake.
Where oh where is Genie Francis in all of this? After being used for promotions and then dismissed SO many times is that what has happened again?
She should be in these story lines!
So happy to see Robert Scorpio on Fri. And Dr.O said even if Robert came out of the coma that he wouldn’t remember anything. WRONG! He remembers seeing Robin & every thing else. Dr. O saying that Britt’s baby is Patrick’s but we all know she is not telling the truth.. Robin hit Dr.O over the head with a glass bottle and attempted to escape. But in the coming attractions Jerry stops her from escaping. I hope she gets away some how from Jerry… Will Robin find the cure? In time to save Luke which is being captive by Jerry..But Robin doesn’t know that…I can’t wait for Robin to be reunited with Patrick and Emma. And then it looks like Sabrina will be out of the picture. Patrick still loves Robin very much and that never will stop.. I think Patrick will drop Sabrina for Robin for sure….
I think when they find Britts baby they should do a DNA test t make sure it’s him and the DNA test come out to be Dante and lulus
My complaint about Dante and LuLu is their hypocracy. They only wanted “their” baby, so they turned on Maxie. Now, they want to take Maxie and Spinellies baby from them. They complained, yet they want a baby that they know isn’t theirs, and was never agreed to be theirs. Maxie, thinking it was the only way to not hurt LuLu and Dante, mistakenly took things too far, but it is her baby as her mother said.
I have wondered who Ben’s real father is, and I don’t think it is Brad. Is it even Britt’s baby? I am glad Britt finally has a real friend. I love Nicholas. Britt did a lot of horrible things, but I truely think she did a lot at her mother’s demands required. Her parents never loved her, and what was normal for her is what most people would find appalling. I even find myself liking her, as she is now.
While I am at it, I think the relationship between Nick and Elizabeth was messed up by her ignorance. How could anyone want a known jerk/Narcissistic character over Nick..
Robin should go. Back to Patrick I know Sabrina is with patrick but now it’s time for Patrick. To have robin now it’s been over 7 years now sabrina should leave I know lulu really wants that baby Maxie might have win i know it’s going hurt Dante and lulu I love them both it’s time too gave the baby up
I know you want too have that baby if you really fight this you will go. Too jail I know you don’t want t go you might have too
Now that this year’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Nominations have been announced, several of the acting nominees will share their reactions and more to learning they are going for gold when the ceremony rolls around on October 30.
However, tonight on Tuesday July 14 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT, Michael Fairman once again host his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations special live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel.
Scheduled to appear thus far are: Beyond the Gates stars, Lead Actress nominee: Karla Mosley (Dani), Supporting Actress nominee: Trisha Mann-Grant (Leslie), and Supporting Actor nominees: Mike Manning (Smitty) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill).
From The Young and the Restless: Lead Actress nominee Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Lead Actor nominee Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Supporting Actress nominee Camryn Grimes (Mariah) and Supporting Actor nominee Sean Dominic (Nate).
In addition look for General Hospital’s Supporting Actress nominee Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn), from Days of Our Lives, Outstanding Guest Performer nominee, Christopher Sean (Paul) and from The Bold and the Beautiful Lead Actor nominee Scott Clifton (Liam) and Supporting Actor nominee Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) plus more featured guests.
So, what did you think of this year’s Emmy nominations for Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless?
Be with us in the live chat with your questions and comments on this year’s nominations and for our special guests.
For upcoming celebrity features, livestreams, special event coverage and more, make sure to “subscribe” to the Michael Fairman Channel.
So, looking forward to tonight’s special show with the nominees? Let us know via the comment section below and if you can’t be with us live, if you have any questions you want posed to our special guests and we just might ask during the broadcast.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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