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Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Posts Statement On Her Status With The Bold and The Beautiful!

Photo Credit: Kathy Hutchins

Photo Credit: Kathy Hutchins

So many fans worldwide of The Bold and the Beautiful have been hoping for a return of Steffy Forrester, who seemed to really shake things up for Liam (Scott Clifton) and Hope (Kim Matula), and the Forrester family, whenever she was around.

Steffy’s portrayer, the popular Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, left the soap world to pursue many projects including her series on E! Party On and numerous film roles.  While Jacqui has made a few returns since her departure, the actress took to her facebook page to post this message as to the status of her with B&B:

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood: “As much as I love The Bold and The Beautiful and still wanted to be apart of it, unfortunately we weren’t on the same page contractually/scheduling etc. These things happen in this industry and I hope all my fans can understand that. I am a huge supporter of Brad Bell and the entire cast and crew. Love and kisses to all of my fans. I really do care about you all.”

She later followed up after that with another post after receiving an outpouring of support from her fans:  “Hey! If characters can be recast, shot, fall down elevator shafts and come back to life months/years later lol then never say never. XOXO Love u all and will DEFINITELY keep u posted on future projects.”

So, what do you think about Jacqueline’s statements? Sad to know that for the foreseeable future there will be no Steffy as played by MacInnes Wood on the canvas?  Comment below!

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Ivy Forester. …Steffy…wannabee. ..look-alike! !!!

I never thought I’d miss the character of Steffy, but her presence is required. I hope Jacqueline and B&B executives are able to hammer out a contract or working status that allows her to appear, even if in a recurring capacity.

This is disappointing because I really like Jacqueline MacInnes Wood. I think she’s great as Steffy, and while the character is sometimes unlikable, I like her way more than Hope right now. I always like her and Liam better than Hope and Liam. And at times, she’s the only one of the “kiddie squad” I could stand.

JMI is a very talented young actress. Her scenes when Steffy learned she lost her baby and couldn’t carry again were fantastically acted, and the connection between her and Katie was amazing. JMI should have won an Emmy for those scenes, she was very deserving.

Let’s be honest why would she come back and do the same tired triangle? She received very good advice from her on screen Mom she is young and talented this is the time to make your move if you want to do other things besides soaps.

Truly haven’t missed her. The show has plenty of cast right now for a half hour show.

While I do miss the character, if I was the actress, I wouldn’t comeback to play the same triangle for years on end. The days of keeping young ppl in 5yr contracts are gone, and she is too young and gorgeous to keep playing the same story. Clearly Hope/Liam/Steffy was bound to run as long as Brooke/Ridge/Taylor did, and while the steady paycheck is nice, I don’t blame her for wanting to spread her wings. The actress that plays Ivy, better hope JMW doesn’t comeback, bc if she does, I am sure she will be hitting the unemployment line. JMO. Love BnB!!!!!!

I miss her hope bores me to tears and I loved how Steffy was mean to her !!!

how mature..Hope is a Logan..therefore the show will always center on her..steffy was always jealous of Hope anyway..boo hoo..now u have ivy taking big mouth’s place..

Why have they kept her in the opening credits so long? They’ve made several changes to the credits but have always left her in.

I think she’s asking too much $$$ and more than likely wants out clauses in her contract so she can pursue other things (D.J. etc).

I miss her terribly, and hope she and the execs can come to an agreement on all of this. B&B still needs her, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

I’ve kinda forgotten about her.

I always preferred Steffy to Hope. They let the wrong lady go.

they didn’t let anyone go..the actress left on her own..Go Hope Logan..Love the Logans..woo hooo

Good for her, move on, being stuck in a three-way love triangle 5 days a week is not challenging material.

Even though I didn’t like the Steffy character, I loved the actress playing her. She was a fantastic actress. Anyone that can make people a character as much as some people hated Steffy at times has to be a great actress.

Sorry, my typing got ahead of me. That should have been “anyone that can make people hate a character as much as some people hated Steffy at times has to be a great actress.”

It is a shame that Bell is still using her image in the credits…that is so much a lie. I truly doubt that she will be back. A lie. A lie. A lie. What Bell does best. A lie. We are NOT stupid, Bell.

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Robin Strasser Meets Kristen Alderson’s Baby Kiera in a One Life to Live Reunion

For years, Robin Strasser (ex-Dorian) and Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr) have been the best of friends and the best of co-stars. On One Life to Live, Kristen was only six-years-old when she began her journey as Todd and Blair’s daughter and met the iconic Strasser.

Now in 2024, Kristen is a new mom to her baby girl, Kiera. Strasser, who lives in New York, along with her best friend, John, traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just a few days ago to visit the Alderson family and spend the day with Kiera.

Taking to her Instagram a very happy Kristen shared, “Look at who came to visit today! Robin & her bestie John! Robin and I got all misty eyed when she met Kiera today!”

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In a very touching part of her post, Alderson expressed, “Robin is such a special person in my life, it means so much to me that we’re as close as we are. She’s just the best❤️ A great day of laughs & a great brunch spread😍”

Robin added, “I’ve been smiling since I met her. I’m a big softie for babies, but what a doll Kiera is!” The Daytime Emmy-winning star, also shared, “I’m so grateful for my ongoing friendship with Kris and Kathy. Amazing women and loyal friends!”

What do you think about Kristen and Robin’s enduring friendship and recalling their time on One Life to Live? Comment below.

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Nancy Lee Grahn’s Star-Studded ALS Fundraiser Reveals “I’ll Be There” Video Featuring Soap Opera Notables

Talk about your impressive line-up! It’s a soap fans dream and for a great cause. General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) is prepping her one-night only ALS fundraiser which will feature many of her friends and co-stars.

The benefit is set for May 4th in Glendale, California. Slated to participate are Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Peter Bergman, Maurice Benard, Eileen Davidson, Thorsten Kaye, Michelle Stafford, Stephen Nichols, Rena Sofer, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco, Melissa Claire Egan, Maura West, Kristina Wagner, Gregory Harrison, Trevor St. John, Kate Mansi, Kirsten Storms, Cynthia Watros, and many others.

On Wednesday, Grahn took to her social media and released an “I’ll be there” video shout-out featuring, Monaco, Elliot, Bergman, Bernard, West, Harrison, St. John and more. In a touching and important moment in the new video, Michelle Strogny, who is battling ALS, is featured.

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Previously, in speaking with Soap Opera Digest on the impetus of the event, Grahn recalled, “I was actually doing Zoom events during Covid and I met this woman that I just fell in love with, Michelle Strojny. At the time, Michelle had been living with ALS for four years. Now, it’s five years. She is a mom of a teenage son, she has the most wonderful husband, and she has been dealing with this [disease] for quite a while. And obviously, there isn’t a cure yet. It’s not survivable yet. But as she says, it’s not incurable. Nothing is; it’s underfunded. But anyway, I just really dug this woman. She is so grounded and filled with grace, and she spends all of her time working to raise money for the cause. We did a fundraiser for her last year and then I thought, ‘You know what? The soaps don’t ever get together to do something for charity.’ Collectively, we have this amazing community and we don’t collectively use it for a good cause, and I think it’s such an easy thing for us to do and we could potentially really make a difference.”

As GH viewers know, Gregory Harrison is playing the character of Gregory Chase, who is also battling ALS in a touching storyline that is currently playing out shedding a light on this disease.

For information on Nancy’s event, including the stars who are s scheduled to participate click here. To purchase tickets to the event click here.

Check out the video featuring Nancy’s friends and co-stars below.  Now let us know, your thought son the line-up for the benefit and helping raise awareness and funds for ALS research via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’ Writer Shannon Peace Let Go, and Shares on Sprina: “One of My Only Regrets is to Not Have the Opportunity to Develop That ‘Ship’ Further”

As General Hospital’s new head writing team of Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahy gets off the ground and running, there are still changes a foot on the writing team.

Now comes word via breakdown writer Shannon Peace that she is no longer on contract with the long-running ABC soap heading into its 61st season. Peace shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram, thanking the fans, and the show for the opportunity and the importance of diversity in the writers room.

Peace began, “After almost 3 years on staff and 106 episodes penned, I am no longer on contract with General Hospital. Writing for this country’s longest running television serial drama has been an education of epic proportions; I will forever be grateful that I earned my WGA card on a daytime fixture that holds memories for so many.” (Peace pictured below with GH EP Frank Valentini and script writer, Charlotte Gibson from about ten months ago).

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Shannon added “Even more importantly, as the sole Black breakdown writer (and only POC in the writers room) during my tenure, I pushed for vital interactions and discussions that prioritized inclusion, visibility, and representation”

The writer pointed to the example of vital interaction when in story, “Stella and Portia’s frank July 2022 conversation about the role race played in Esme’s framing of Trina is just one example of the impact I’m gratified to have had.”

Acknowledging former GH co-head writers was also part of Peace’s farewell expressing, “Appreciation to my former bosses, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor – not only taking a chance on me, but for valuing my opinion and championing my voice.”

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Many GH fans know that Peace was key to the development of the love story between Trina Robinson and Spencer Cassadine as played by Tabyana Ali and Nicholas Chavez. Shannon gave a special shout-out to ‘Sprina’ fans, “I also want to thank fans who were supportive of my work, especially the recognition of my love for ‘Sprina’. One of my only regrets is not having to develop that ‘ship’ further.”

She concludes her statement with,”In the aftermath of a historic writer’s strike that shed new light on the troubling ways writers are regarded in daytime, my sincere hope is that General Hospital recommits to valuing staff writer efforts and input, with a more intentional focus on diverse viewpoints — and thrives for another 60 years.”

Accompanying her post, Shannon added, “Thank you all for the love and support these last few years. I hope GH fans get all they hope for and more!”

So, what do you think about GH not renewing Shannon’s contract? Will there be more continued changes afoot? What do you think is the future of ‘Sprina’ anyway at this point as viewers wait to see if Nicholas Chavez officially returns to the show?  Comment below.

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