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Joshua Hoffman Makes His B&B Debut as R. J. Forrester … What Were Your First Impressions?

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Friday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful marked the on-screen debut of the new R. J. Forrester played by Joshua Hoffman.

In story, R.J. came back to Los Angeles to see his parents Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), so he says.

What we did learn today is that R.J. is now quite the social media influencer traveling all over the world and apparently making dollars doing it.

Conveniently, Brooke just happened to be lamenting to Hope (Annika Noelle) on the very same day R.J. shows back up in town, about how much she was missing her son.

In the closing moments, R.J. mentions to his parents that he has travel offers on the table to Costa Rica and other spots. He then shares, “What I really want is to spend some time with you guys. I figured I’d stick around and post some L.A. content for a while.”

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And we’re off to the races! The character of R.J. was last on the canvas when actor Anthony Turpel took on the role from 2016-2018.  Hoffman is the fifth actor to play the part.

Check out this scene below with Joshua, Katherine and Thorsten from today’s B&B.

Now let us know, what were you first impressions of Joshua as R.J.? Looking forward to seeing how his story plays out? Make sure to look for our interview with Joshua next week at Michael Fairman TV for more on this fresh face on daytime.

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Handsome young man, glad they brought the character back, let him stay!

R.J seems like a nice kid, just hope he doesn’t turn out to be an evil, little turd like his Uncle Thomas.

If Ridge is RJs dad then isn’t he Thomas half brother?

Jacqueline,
Thanks, yes I wasn’t thinking right.

I don’t want R.J to really be mean but I’d love for him to give his big brother a taste of his own medicine and maybe give designing another thought, an overnight wonder so to speak and outshine Thomas out the door!

Hoping RJ will turn the tables on his entitled half siblings over the way they treated his mother and he keeps Thomas away from his sister.

They to bring back some of the underdogs like Ridges brother Thorn

And were are the other relatives to Thomas’s son. I would like to bill more active in this boys life. Didn’t Thomas marry his nice

Kathy,
What niece, only one is little Kelly, Steffi’s daughter.

Carolyn is/was bills niece but she died, Thomas married her and they had Douglas together. Ridge and Thomas were both sleeping with her at same time, paternity was an issue for Douglas!

Carolyn is/was bills niece but she died, Thomas married her and they had Douglas together. Ridge and Thomas were both sleeping with her at same time, paternity was an issue for Douglas!

Hope RJ protects his half sister from Thomas and he let’s his half brother and sister know they won’t hurt his family again.

Bene …io che seguo da molto tempo posso dire che tutti hanno la memoria corta….dando solo a Brooke della poco di buono….senti chi parla Steffy ….Taylor ? ne hanno fatte di tutti i colori anche loro …. in quanto a…… viperelle …..non si fanno mancare niente

He’s related to basically every cast member on this show except for Charlie and Carter so hopefully they bring is some new DNA. Los Angeles is a big city!

Why didn’t Bold & the Beautiful bring back Anthony Turpel? He was such a great actor!!

I wasn’t bowled over. We’ll see how he does. RJ never seems to stay in L.A. long.

He is soooo CUTE!!!

He looks like he could be Ridge’s son / Thorsten Kaye So that’s a start

Pippa,
Sorry, he looks nothing like Thorston Kaye. He’s blond like his mother and Uncle Thorne and Hope, even Bridget and Rick, nothing like his dad.

I think he looks SO MUCH like Mick Cain when he played C.J. Garrison on B & B !!!

He looks like a teenage Matt Damon is he 18 or should he be 25? They casted too young I Hope he can act Ridge is offering him the world to a kid when Thomas is earning his keep

Cathy,
He’s 23 , Born 1999, 24 in Oct. Just looked it up

FYI: Joshua has some really serious periodontal issue’s going on — please get him into a good dentist——needs to start a good oral hygiene routine …… flossing regularly—-it is gross to look at & I’m sure it is causing halitosis plus it is very unhealthy—I’m not trying to be mean or hurt him or be a smart ass —— just think you should help him pronto

If you are correct, I definitely need a better tv! I didn’t see bad teeth! I saw a really good- looking young man with a great personality!

Connie Mann,
Or should I call you Dr.? The kid’s teeth are fine, he just has very prominent upper gums, which quite a few people have. On him, it’s cute!

Thank you! Correct! I can’t watch him speak or smile knowing his breath has got to be bad from the condition of his teeth and gums. He’s a cute kid but he needs a visit to a dentist!

I can’t get over his inflamed gums either. RJ is on everyday lately and it hurts me to watch him.

I’ve been thinking they need to bring RJ and now add another new family that moves to town or maybe an intern who he falls in love with. They need some new characters for sure. I think he’s a good mix of Brooke and Ridge also has Steffy’s smile in some way. She show her gums too when she smile. I’m liking RJ. He’s cute! And very sweet! Like a regular guy. Maybe sort like Liam. Just my thoughts

Sorry not a fan , and the storyline …here we go again. They had to bring someone to continually talk about putting ridge and Brooke back together, it’s cringy. He’s been on about two weeks , he’s an adult and that’s his storyline …

Been watching since show started. The show seems to be setting a lower and lower bar for actors. Hope is horrible and now Rj’s actor even worse. He is very strange!!! Not looking forward to watching any longer.

Agree. It’s difficult to watch him. He looks uncomfortable and like he doesn’t know what to do. Not a great pick.
Also I can skip a ton of episodes since I’m the last couple of years the actors just repeat over and over the same lines. Esp Taylor. If she’s a world renowned doctor then we are surely doomed.

I noticed that his gums around his front teeth are all red and swollen. He needs to brush those teeth and gums real good to get those gums to start healing ad get healthy. Also schedule an appointment with a dentist to see if more treatment is needed. Handsome young man!

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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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