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Hunter Tylo Opens Up on Why She Didn’t Return to B&B; That She Never Received the Nearly $5 Million Settlement from ‘Melrose Place’ Firing
Over the last week, the reclusive former star of The Bold and the Beautiful, Hunter Tylo (ex-Taylor Hayes) has made two virtual interview appearances in short order on the Jersey + Coffee + Yeshua Show on The Unexpected Cosmology You Tube Channel.
Surrounded by her artwork, Tylo first chatted with hosts Noel Joshua Hadley and Jenna Rose in part one entitled, Hunter Tylo Unfiltered: She left Hollywood and now she’s back to talk about it live on August 1, and then on August 7, she returned to the channel again for part two called The Hunter Tylo Chronicles: Revealing the Dark Side of Hollywood.
Often the conversations go off track but sort of spans a myriad of subjects including: narcissistic relationships, toxic behavior, satanical forces, sexual abuse, christianity, religion, working in Hollywood, horror films, sexual exploitation, soap operas, working on The Bold and the Beautiful, the Queen of Drama reality show, Hunter’s relationship with her late ex-husband, soap star, Michael Tylo, the Melrose Place lawsuit where she was fired for being pregnant, why she didn’t return to B&B more recently, and so much more.
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Tylo’s life has been very complex and traumatic most of her adult live; including losing her son, Mickey back on October 18, 2007, at 19 when he accidentally drowned in the family pool in Henderson, Nevada. The Clark County Coroner concluded that “the cause of death was drowning due to seizure disorder,” and was ruled accidental. In addition, in 1998, her daughter Katya was only 4-years-old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer, and had to have her eye removed to save her life. Tylo wrote about that experience in her 2000 memoir, Making a Miracle.
‘MAKING A MIRACLE’ SEQUEL, MELROSE PLACE LAWSUIT, MICHAEL TYLO ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
This week, when asked by fans in the live chat, if Tylo will write a follow-up book, Hunter shared, “Yes. I’ve always wanted to, because the first one, Making a Miracle, I didn’t even get to make up that title after I won with the lawsuit that I never got paid for again, like I don’t have $5 million everybody, so I don’t even think about it. That was just basically setting a precedent so women can’t be forced to have an abortion. So, the book was written by Simon and Schuster by an assigned author.”
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Hunter went on to say, “And the guy was a ‘Churchian’ person who wrote it from his angle of his understanding, and he modified a lot of stuff. He candy-coded a lot of stuff, and he completely left out stuff that was about my husband that I think a lot of women need to know. They need to know what are the signs if you’re in a coercive or an abusive relationship. I would like to write it with all the truth this time, and even talk about what I went through in real-life with my family and losing a brother and then getting my stuff together, getting my life together, and just finding truth.”
DECISION TO NOT RETURN AS TAYLOR HAYES
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful remember Tylo as the original Dr. Taylor Hayes back in 1990, and she had played the role on and off for several decades. Then in 2021, Krista Allen took over the role till 2023, and then in 2024, Rebecca Budig took over the part.
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However, there has been some rumors as to why Hunter decided not to return in 2021, she finally decided to come forward with her version of the story. “I’ve wanted to come back and talk to my fans for a long time,” she explained. Tylo shares she told the B&B brass, she did not want to come back to the show at that time, and “They said, ‘Well, if you don’t, then we are going to recast you.’ I said, ‘Okay, all right.’”
As it turned out, Hunter and Krista Allen shared the same talent manager and they were both friends. On Allen being cast as Taylor, Hunter remarked, “I don’t know if they thought that might make me mad. But it didn’t.”
TAYLOR VS. BROOKE
The popular actress did explain that her perspective came from that working on the show, and in soaps, it wasn’t always fun for her, elaborating, “You are nonstop expected to cry. You are in constant trauma when you’re doing these shows. You literally live end up living two lives and it’s very very stressful.”
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Working in the genre, Tylo eventually shared that she did not like the repetitive storylines and “triangulations” as she called it for love triangles, adding, ‘All I do is cry, scream, yell, slap people across the face, wish them dead, say I hate your guts to people, shove them over a balcony, mow them down the car.” Hunter said she wanted to be a part of more positive stories as these did not align with who she is and her beliefs.
In addition, Hunter did bring up how she would be pitted against the Brooke Logan camp and actress Katherine Kelly Lang, by the fans online and that the discussions would inevitably dissolve into both factions hurling insults at each other and ultimately in insulting and hurting Hunter’s feelings in the process.
BEHIND THE SCENES DRAMA ON THE MAKING OF ‘QUEENS OF DRAMA’
Tylo also talked about shared a story from 2015’s POP TV reality series, Queens of Drama in which she starred alongside, Knots Landing and GH Daytime Emmy winner, Donna Mills (ex-Abby, ex-Madeline, respectively). “So they tell us that we are going to be talking about which one of you has the best idea to pitch to the new network for the ultimate in soap opera, a new one,” she explains as the concept. “Like, you might be now the one that pitched the next new Dynasty or the next new Dallas or the next, Flamingo Road or whatever.”
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Hunter went to explain the younger girls in the cast were pitted against Donna Mills and her as the older women in the cast for the purposes of the storyline arc. However, she then explains the producers asked to film at her house and wanted to know what kind of events go on there that they could film? Tylo explained,”Well, I am a believer. So, you know, sometimes we sit at home instead of going to church and we read scripture out loud.” And so they’re like,”Can we come film that?” I said, ‘Wow. Cool! Really? Alright.” I thought that could be a positive role model moment. But then, I started getting pages in my email that I start opening and going, “Huh? So they’re now going to direct me in what we’re going to talk about in a Bible study? We’re going be talking about being Born Again, just all these trite words, etc?”
If fans recall, Tylo ended up abruptly leaving the reality show, when during filming, she fell to the ground and shared that she felt she had dislocated her hips and her shoulder. You can check out Donna Mills talking with none other than Cameron Mathison (Drew, GH) on ET about the mishap and Tylo’s mysterious exit below.
So, what do you think about the comments made by Hunter on her decision to not return to The Bold and the Beautiful? How she still claims she has never been paid any of the nearly 5 million dollar settlement from Aaron Spelling Productions after being fired from Melrose Place for being pregnant? Her thoughts thoughts on her former husband, Michael Tylo and more? Let us know in the comment section.
Lived two blocks from her in Vegas time to let it go glad she did not come back. Time to move on he wanted to destroy the character he accomplished it
Yes she had a battle with kimberlin brown yes their was trouble with KKL but yes a after ten years it’s over done and let it go
I’m honestly amazed that it took so long to speak up. It’s fascinating to hear her side and I hope she continues to speak her truth.
Yaaaaawwnn
Next…
KKL can’t hold a candle to Hunter Tylo.
I wouldn’t want to come back to a part that would always favor another character over me either and Brad Bell has proven this time and time again.
Yes, KKL can. KKL is just as beautiful than Hunter, especially all the surgeries Hunter went through. You can’t hardly recognize Hunter. It’s a shame she would do that to her face. She looked horrible.
She will always be the one and only Taylor Hayes . Just like Ron Moss will always be Ridge Forrester. Sometime real artists have to take a stand against garbage. Shes made the right descision not returning. Brad Bell is producing some real garbage currently at B & B. And as far as Melrose Place , well we saw what Lisa Rinna came up with.
I always thought she was weird
Alexis…y-e-p. She always seemed odd to me. Years ago, I once read somewhere that she likes snakes…ACTUAL SNAKES…and that she likes to keep them as pets. Yikes.
Agreed. Never liked her as Taylor. If acting is so bad why do it. She comes across as arrogant as she was in the role. And as someone here said it – let it go.
I don’t understand how she was not paid for the court settlement. Why didn’t she and her lawyer, who surely wanted to be paid, pursue it or make a stink out of not being paid????
Bryan Craig, the two-time Daytime Award-winning actor, best known to soap fans as Morgan Corinthos on General Hospital has landed another feature film role. According to i68 Studios, Craig has been cast in the upcoming proof-of-concept to motion picture, The Weapon.
Production begins on August 27th in Texas, and Craig will play the role of Miller, the youngest member of Isaiah Fury’s original team. Miller is said to be, “A brilliant recon and tech specialist, Miller is quick-witted and uses humor to keep fear at bay. But when everything goes wrong, his loyalty wins out over fear, and he follows his brothers into the fight.”
The Weapon loglines share that the film is about brotherhood, sacrifice and what a man is willing to endure for the people he loves. Set against the backdrop of covert operations and a terrifying experiment that changes Isaiah Fury forever, this story asks what remains of a man when everything he thought made him human is stripped away. The film’s producers share on why they chose Craig for the role, “Bryan brings an incredible combination of intensity, charisma and vulnerability.”
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BRYAN CRAIG’S MEMORABLE RUN AS MORGAN CORINTHOS
Since leaving General Hospital, Craig’s other roles have included: ABC’s Grand Hotel and Freeform’s Good Trouble, along with appearances in Valor, Walker and American Fighter to name but a few.
Bryan appeared on General Hospital for his initial run as Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly’s (Laura Wright) son from 2013-2016. His journey ended when Morgan was presumed dead after a car bomb killed him that was meant for Sonny. Craig later returned for appearances as Morgan in different iterations in 2018 and 2024. Craig won back-to-back Daytime Emmy Awards in the former Outstanding Younger Actor category in 2016 and 2017.
It was back in 2016, that Craig told Soap Opera Digest on his decision to exit General Hospital: “It’s been an amazing journey, but I feel like the time is right for me to say goodbye to General Hospital and Morgan Corinthos. This was not an easy decision and I am extremely grateful to ABC, Frank Valentini, and the entire GH cast and crew for the opportunity and their unyielding support. To the wonderful fans who have embraced and loved Morgan as one of their own, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
So, glad to hear of Bryan’s casting in The Weapon? Are you still holding onto hope that GH will bring back a very much alive Morgan Corinthos that could shake-up the canvas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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Peacock Hikes Subscription Rates for Fourth Time in Four Years; ‘Days of Our Lives’ Fans Sound Off
While recently the streaming service Peacock reported turning a profit for its first time since its infancy, now comes word that the company is raising their prices for all customers, and in some cases it stared today on August 18.
The news of the subscription rate increases marks the fourth time the NBCUniversal streaming platform has done so in four years. So, on August 18, Peacock is increasing the prices for new or returning subscribers and customers, while current subscribers will see the rate increase on or after September 17 depending on their billing cycle when they initially signed up.
Here is the new pricing to follow along: Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be $12.99/month, up two dollars from $10.99; Peacock Premium Plus will be $19.99/month, up three dollars increase from $16.99; and the Peacock Select tier (which includes current and past seasons of NBC and Bravo shows but excludes movies, live sports and Peacock originals) will increase a dollar from $7.99 to $8.99/month.
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SUBSCRIBERS CONTINUE TO PAY MORE ACROSS THE STREAMER LANDSCAPE
It was back in June that the streamer reported that aid subscribers were up to 48 million adding a 2 million net gain during Q2 in of 2026. The subscription price hikes are rampant now in the entertainment streaming industry where over the last two years for example, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Paramount+ have all raised their fees to consumers.
Peacock’s tier-levels feature not only Days of Our Lives, but reality hits such as The Traitors and Love Island USA, Bravo series, and a vault of Saturday Night Live, Law & Order, The Real Housewives franchise, and Below Deck episodes as well. Pecock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers have access to sports and live events, as well.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES SUBSCRIBERS HAD A FEW CHOICE WORDS FOR PEACOCK
As Days of Our Lives fans know, the soap opera moved from NBC to the streamer back in September of 2022 after 57 years on broadcast television. When the news hit X on the price increase, DAYS fans had a lot to say about it. Here are just a few of the comments below:
“I can’t believe Peacock and can’t come to a deal with Cordya to air old episodes of #Days. That alone would bring a ton of subscribers,” to If Peacock actually cared about #Days of Our Lives, gave the show the budget it needs for better sets, cameras, background actors and enough time to tell proper stories, I wouldn’t mind paying more. If the money actually showed on screen, the higher price would be worth it,” to “I will continue to pay for a Peacock subscription as long as #Days is on it, but did we know there was another price increase coming?” and more.
So, what do you think of the new price hike increase to watch Days of Our Lives and your other favorite shows and events on Peacock? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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‘Veronica & Julian’ Feature Starring ‘Days of Our Lives’ Alums Nadia Bjorlin and Kyler Pettis Releases Key Art and More (Exclusive)
In the upcoming indie feature Veronica & Julian from director Otoja Abit, two former Days of Our Lives stars, Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane) and Kyler Pettis (ex-Theo Carver), headline the drama feature in this story of a May-December romance that faces challenges along the way.
Veronica & Julian centers on a confident and successful marketing executive (Bjorlin) who winds up falling for a younger aspiring architect (Pettis). From there, a journey of desire and self-discovery is set against the backdrop of present-day New York City.
The cast also includes: Blake Jenner (ex-Glee), Erin Cummings, Chrystee Pharris (ex-Simone Russell, Passions and Queens of Drama), Robert Lee Leng, Mark Famiglietti and Jennafer Newberry.
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LIVE CHAT WITH NADIA AND KYLER PLANNED
Now, Michael Fairman TV can share exclusively: the key poster art below, and that current plans that call for Veronica & Julian to be released and made available late this holiday season.
In addition, Nadia and Kyler will join us for a very special livestream conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel (Monday, Aug 24 – 3PM ET/Noon PT) to chat about their roles in the film, their time on Days of Our Lives, life post-soap opera, and much more. Fans can join the live chat and pose their questions to the actors as well.
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THE THEMES BEHIND VERONICA & JULIAN
Director Otoja Abit shared this statement on the feature film, “Veronica & Julian is about the right people who have a chance meeting at the wrong time. It’s a look at two people who don’t grow apart—they just grow up. This film is an authentic exploration of an imminent ending and how two people deeply in love got there. It aims to be quiet while telling a relatable story about modern-day relationships.”
Abit continued, “As a society, mainstream romantic films are often delivered through fantastical aspirations. I created this film believing that viewers who have experienced a breakup can relate to Veronica and Julian, depending on their perspective. They’re a couple navigating some of the most familiar obstacles in love: miscommunication, timing and pride.”
He concluded, “It’s a story about endings told through the small moments we often don’t recognize until they’re gone. With the support of the Panavision New Filmmaker Program, I approached the story with a deeper sense of visual control while maintaining the naturalism that defines each character.”
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NADIA AND KYLER GOT THEIR FIRST BIG BREAK IN SOAPS
As Days of Our Lives fans know, Bjorlin is best known for her long-running role as Chloe Lane. Nadia played the part from 1999-2023 with various runs in Salem. She is also known for her role as Lara in the Venice the Series since 2009. Nadia’s other TV and film credits include: A Murder Between Friends, NCIS, Two Broke Girls and more.
Pettis played Theo Carver on Days of Our Lives from 2015-2018 and earned himself a Daytime Emmy for his work in the now defunct Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series back in 2019. His other TV credits include roles on: The Rookie, All American: Homecoming and Ray Donovan.
Veronica and Julian is written, produced and directed by Abit and produced through his Willful Productions alongside Kory Apton and Ian Phillips. Executive producers include: Nick Leicht, Gregory Sinche, Shelly Sinche, Torsten Sippel, Tim Freydberg, Ryan Schulke and Matthew Conlin.
So, intrigued to see Nadia and Kyler as a romantic couple in the film Veronica & Julian? Miss them on Days of Our Lives? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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