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Jack Wagner Returns to The Bold and the Beautiful to Reprise the Role of Nick Marone
Turns out, The Bold and the Beautiful had more than one piece of ‘big news’ to drop this week as previewed by its Supervising Producer, Casey Kasprzyk. After receiving a three-year renewal pick-up from CBS on Tuesday, on Thursday, the series revealed longtime fan favorite Jack Wagner is returning to the soap opera reprising his role as Nick Marone!
According to Deadline, Wagner is back for a story arc and began taping at the set of The Bold and the Beautiful on April 10th. Viewers can look for Jack to first appear on-screen this coming June 13th.
In story, B&B previews that Nick will cross paths with his ex-love Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) when she finds herself at a crossroads after Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) dumped her for Taylor (Rebecca Budig). It seems that Brooke is feeling defeated and lost, grappling with heartbreak and the painful realization that her relationship may be irreparably broken. As she struggles with her emotions, Nick’s unexpected arrival brings a rush of memories and unresolved feelings back to the surface. His charismatic and supportive nature offers Brooke a sense of comfort and stability that she desperately needs. Their connection reignites old flames, offering Brooke a chance at happiness and a fresh start away from the shadow of her past with Ridge.
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Wagner first played Nick Marone back in 2003 and was revealed to be the son of shipping magnate Massimo Marone played by the late Joseph Mascolo. We also learned that Ridge’s biological father is Massimo and not Eric, making Nick and Ridge half-brothers. Nick was always a crusty sea captain who now runs Marone Industries.
In 2012 Jack vacated the role, but appeared on the series for its 35th anniversary in a special episode which centered on the loves of Brooke’s life in March of 2022. And just like everyone on The Bold and the Beautiful, the character of Nick had relationships with various women on the show including: Bridget Forrester (Ashley Jones), Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and Taylor Hayes (formerly Hunter Tylo).
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The popular star is best known for his roles as Frisco Jones on General Hospital, Warren Lockridge on Santa Barbara, Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place and as Bill Avery in Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart which just was renewed for its 13th season which will air sometime in 2026.
So, excited that Jack Wagner is rejoining The Bold and the Beautiful as Nick Marone and will give Brooke a boost of confidence and potentially some loving after Ridge left her? Share your thoughts on Jack’s upcoming return via the comment section.
Best couple ever I’m up for this I adore JW
He’s the best one to revive Brooke and make her forget that grungy old Ridge.Wonder if he’ll have his son with him? I have missed Jack Wagner on all his shows. They mention Frisco on GH all the time.
Make the visit permanent please he is wonderful and KKL a actor who she has chemistry with
Finally KKL can get away from the Ridge recast albatross that’s never fit since RM left. I hope the writers will separate the Forresters and Logan Families storyline wise for awhile. It’s becoming one sided and fans are tired of recycled stories.
I basically haven’t watched B&B since Ron Moss was ousted. It’s not that Ron was the world’s best actor or even that a good recast couldn’t have worked. But Ridge turning overnight into a dad bod with a barely disguised Scottish accent was just a bridge way, way too far for me.
I wish this could do something to pull me back in for the first time in over five years, but it will not. The writing is on the wall where this storyline is concerned, and it’ll end how it always does: Nick won’t be chosen, and he’ll leave town broken-hearted. And we’ll ignore the presence of Jack, too.
Unfortunately you are right
Once again, spot on!
Anything to get Brooke away from Ridge and that insecure Taylor.
If they aren’t going to address Nick and Brooke’s son, Jack, or where he is, or play Nick’s history with Katie. Taylor AND Brooke properly, this is a wasted return.
And yall can say ByeBye Bill. Yall know this show doesn’t do 3 big leading men at once on screen.
Still got it after all these years I remember Nick as a fun feisty sexy man Hope it’s the same The soaps need a sexy adult man
It’s a shame, the new actor who is training Joss at the WSB is a spittin image of Jack Wagner.
That’s funny, I was thinking today, how much he looks like the actor that plays Daniel on Y&R
Senior citizens playing musical beds with the same people for 30 years is gross and ridiculous.
What are you, twelve? Jack Wagner is 65, Rebecca Budwig is 51, Thorsten Kaye is 59, and Katherine Kelly Lang is 63. Two are in their 50s; two in their 60s. None of these people are “senior citizens” in the actual sense of the word. And soaps? They’re for adults. If you want to watch “kids” go watch reruns of 90210. The only think “gross and ridiculous” is your comment.
Right on!
It’s not the age of the characters to me. It’s the repeat of the same old storyline. Watching Brooke throw herself at Ridge after he has chosen Taylor over her yet again is so repetitive. Brooke has no pride. Asking Ridge to hire Hope back knowing that Steffy will treat her daughter like trash is insane. Why couldn’t the favor she asked of Ridge be to let her daughter leave with her own clothing line that Hope worked hard on? Despite her age Brooke is still the star struck teenager looking up at the Forrester mansion and saying I want to marry the prince instead being a grown woman who sticks up for herself and her children.
Hope For The Future belongs to Forrester. The only thing that belongs to Hope is her name, endorsements, etc. It’s not something she can just pack up and take with her, even the designs aren’t hers. If push came to shove, I really have no idea where she’d stand legally.
I would think the Forresters would be delighted to get Hope and Brooke out of their hair and get some stability in their private lives by giving Hope her clothing line and letting her and mommy hit the door. Ridge seeing Brooke every day at work is nothing but trouble. Say what you will about the new soap Behind the Gates it deal with real issues and behaviors that aren’t stuck in the 1950s.
I don’t think I’ve mentioned BTG, but it’s growing on me, but now that you mention it, Grandma and Grandpa Dupree do seem to live in the past, which seems to be brought up, one way or another in any scene they are in. Thanks for inadvertently, calling it to my attention.
Omg I can’t wait till Nick return to the show ! And boost up Brook’s morale and give her a self-confidence in her self and forget about what’s his name Ridge that’s right Ridge ! Boone IMO deserves a lot better instead of being played around by what’s his name. Going back and forth up and down like a see-saw! Good I hope deep down and I know he will Make my Brook very happy and the love she actually deserves!
Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
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SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
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In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
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