Days Of Our Lives
Head Writer Ron Carlivati on Bo & Hope Return: “This Is Old School Days of our Lives, and It’s Something That The Audience Has Waited a Very, Very Long Time to See”
Next week, begins the continuation of the shocking story arc that started last summer on Peacock’s limited streaming series, Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem Chapter 2.
In it, DAYS fans learned that Bo (Peter Reckell) has been kept in cryogenic cylinder for years, and was brought back to life by Stefano’s daughter, Megan Hathaway (Miranda Wilson).
Now, circle March 16th for Reckell’s first episode back as Bo and March 17th as Kristian Alfonso’s first episode back as Hope to the mothership and Days of our Lives.
Head writer, Ron Carlivati previewed the storyline in a new interview with Soap Opera Digest in their latest issue on newsstands now.
Carlivati shared: “We pick up Hope where we left her off. She had gone though this whole experience with Harris Michaels (Steve Burton), finding out that he was in league with Megan Hathaway, and we ended her on ‘Beyond Salem’ like, ‘I have to bring Megan Hathaway to justice. I have to find her and make her pay.”‘
While Hope is on mission, she will also have Harris Michaels back in the mix, and as the head scribe shares, “Hope is on a collision course with Bo, and she’s unaware of it.”
As to what lies ahead for viewers, Ron revealed: “This is old-school Days of our Lives, and it’s something that the audience has waited a very, very long time to see. You won’t want to miss it.”
Check out Peacock’s promo for the return of Bo and Hope below which teases that while most people get over their high school sweethearts, this one never did, alluding to Megan’s past relationship with Bo, which is the impetus for her revenge plot.
Now let us know, are you looking forward to seeing how Bo and Hope’s enduring love story continues? Comment below.
Can’t wait
So excited for them to be back
I am looking forward to Bo and Hope’s return. I’ve been watching Days since I was 4 years old and still watching it to this day. I remember climbing up on the sofa next to my grandma and watching it everyday. Bo and Hope are my favorite couple of all time. So so glad they are coming back.
They were the greatest couple ever follows by Steve and Kayla.
Yes so looking forward to this.
I’m happy, I’m excited! I have always loved Hope. Thank goodness they got Kristian Alfonso to return, her absence has been palpable.
For me, I have always said that if Days of Our Lives ends, the last scene should be a kiss between Bo and Hope.
Can Carlivati write for Bo and Hope? That is the central question. Remember Ron: Old school DOOL is character-driven, not plot driven.
That is indeed the question… because Ron seems to have trouble with writing for couples of any kind. The only pairings that seem to be safe in Salem actually ARE the old “supercouples” from the 80s, like John & Marlena or Steve & Kayla…. and even those are subjected to a constant string of kidnappings, comas, and most recently, fake deaths that John & Steve don’t even know are fake yet, though I would guess that is about to change.
As much as I hate to say it, I doubt Bo & Hope are back to stay. What we’re about to see in the next few weeks will probably be the storyline originally intended for the third season of “Beyond Salem”, but now that Days itself is on Peacock, there wasn’t a reason to carry on with the “spinoff” (if that’s even the correct term for it).
One would hope they have Bo around for whenever they officially write Victor’s death into the show, because it would be completely ridiculous for him to NOT be there. But after that, I’m guessing you will see Bo & Hope sailing off into the sunset again. Which admittedly is a better ending than him dying of brain cancer, at least. Or the fact that 90% of Bo’s return that time was wasted on him alone in a dungeon.
Currently watching him destroy Belle as a viscous sister with a foul mouth. I keep yelling at the screen saying That’s not how Belle would act.
Yeah…. Belle’s never got along very well with Sami… which probably goes back to Sami making a dumb teenager mistake and trying to sell Belle on the black market when she was a baby…. but she was never this hostile to Eric. And one would think the alleged “death” of their mother might bring them closer together. Maybe it’s because they subconsciously know she’ll be back. It’s not like it’s the first time Marlena has died.
I can’t squeal loud enough, or smile big enough to show how happy and grateful I am for this gift from Days!!! I’m over the moon
I love Bo and Hope and I am so happy that they are coming back. I hope it is not a temporary return. Bo is the best character ever on DOOL and I can’t wait to see him again.
Yes to bo and hope
No to ej and Stefan poisoning each other a little to much
Of course it’s “old school”; he’s never had an original idea in his life, and the ideas he does have he merely repeats over and over and over.
I can’t wait. I love Bo and Hope. They will always be my favs
Not fair for everyone that watched for decades!!
Looking forward to seeing Bo n Hope back n Salem
I am so excited to see Bo and Hope back together. I have missed both of them!
I have watched Days since 1975. The return of Bo and Hope is so exciting. Brings great new storyline that so many have missed. Welcome back Bo and Hope. I have for years wanted to meet both of you in person!!!
Don’t want to have to get it on Peacock, just wish it was back on NBC!!!
I too wished it was still on NBC. I don’t get peacock. I can’t afford it. Pay to watch my soap is ridiculous. Have watched it since 1975.
Definitely! Love the true loves of Days! Sure would like to see Sami and EJ back together and EJ finally a permanent good guy fighting his crime family with his mama behind him all the way! Bring all 4 ladies back from the dead!!!! Welcome home Bo and Hope!
Finally!!! This is exactly what every fan who has watched faithfully for decades has been waiting for. Bo and Hope!!!!!
Bo & Hope won’t solve the problem of the unbelievable
story lines. Enough of bringing people back from the dead and stupid prisms! Enough of Greece! I could write better than this!
I’m so glad they are coming back I was so bored with the drama of the new younger couples. I’ve been watching since the late 70’s woth grandma & Mom. Still watching was getting kinda bored though
Love them and ron
No , not the story line I would like to see. I have been watching dool for as long as I can remember. Do something interesting and exciting with the characters they have . Bo is dead and should stay that way and Hope left the show so let her stay gone . I hope this is temporary! Get away from the dead coming back story line . It is OLD !! Make people happy and go back to the way show was
Bo was already revealed to be alive in Beyond Salem 2 which is still available for streaming on Peacock.
Beyond Salem is terrible! I tried but couldn’t!
I can’t wait, thank you for bringing them back. I won’t miss a episode,!!!
Looking forward to watching this week.
OMG! Yes, I am so excited to see Bo back and with Hope on a mission! Total old school DOOL! Can’t wait….been counting the “Days”!
I hope their son Zack is revealed to be alive. That was a dreadful mistake killing that young child after all the story he created and was embroiled in.
Stefano could have kidnapped him … Or maybe Megan did as a way of ensuring Bo would comply with her demands! Or because she wanted to raise Bo’s child. I think viewers would accept any ludicrous to have Zack alive.
I have always loved Days of Our Lives. And watched it for years. It made me sad when it moved to Peacock, as I do not have that.
VERY MUCH looking forward to seeing Bo and Hope together again !!!! Best thing to happen to DOOL in a LOONG TIME !! Lol
hope theyre not making him a villan after taking it of nbc now you have to pay
As a senior, I do not have peacock, so I have not been able to watch anyway. Changing things all around when seniors can’t afford the extra to see their favorite shows is sad.
I think the new story line is crap. But what is worse is the plunging neck lines on woman who r going to the office , it’s disgusting. Chanel is a horrible actress.. very disappointing story line, treat the audience like morons.
I hope they get back together!!! Just deprogram Bo!
I hate the storyline now! Kristin and Megan are boring! The entire but in Greece is not believable!
Please get back to love, scandal, deception & the
problems if every day life! I have to stop watching bc it’s very boring!
Please please these storylines are long , boring and ridiculous,paying to watch this is more frustrating. The show needs to get rid of writers and hire new ones, I’m up for hire. The whole Sloan Chanelle story is just DUMB! THE Bo and Hope thing is dragging either kill him off for good or let them live happy!!! Their hair and makeup is just sad, and acting is not believable anymore!!! Fix it quick!!!
And with this Dimera Ceo position in 1yr they changed Ceo 6 times, come on, thus is not a Soap it’s a circus of a show
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 15
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 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. 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 are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
Photo: CBS
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. Congratulations to all!
Photo: JPI
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
Photo: ABC
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
Photo: ABC
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
Photo: CBS
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
Photo: ABC
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
Photo: WBTV
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”
Photo: CBS
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
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
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.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
Photo: NATAS
THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
Photo: ABC
DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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