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Lesley-Anne Down taken off contract by B&B! However, something new maybe on the horizon!
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The beautiful and talented Lesley-Anne Down (Jackie M.) has been taken off contract by The Bold and the Beautiful, according to the actress’ website! The post goes on to intimate that Lesley has something else in the works that her fans will know about when the time is right. In lieu of Brandon Beemer (Owen) also be taken off-contract by B&B, it is not perhaps surprising that the same happened to Down. However, A spokesperson for B&B informed CBS Soaps In Depth that Down will continue to work on the soap on a recurring basis.
The official post on Down’s site reads: “Bradley Bell has decided not to renew Lesley-Anne Down’s contract on B&B. Lesley-Anne wants all of you to know how special and important you all are to her. Your continued effort and support of Lesley-Anne is so appreciated by her. When one door closes another one opens. This thankfully has been the case in this instance. We will let you know what it is when the time is right.”
So what do you think of Lesley-Anne being dropped to recurring? What new project do you think could be in the works for her? Let us know your thoughts!
Days Of Our Lives
Days of our Lives to Air in the UK Beginning In January
Salem is coming across the pond to the UK! Look for the British to enjoy the long-running daytime soap airing exclusively on the Sony Channel beginning on January 20th of 2020.
According to Metro: when DAYS does debut in the UK viewers will see the story pick-up from the series 53rd season where in story; Vivian Alamain returns to Salem after Stefan O. DiMera arrives on the scene claiming to be her son, which all happens on New Years Eve along with three major kisses.
The season which will bow on Sony Channel marked the first full season run of episodes from current head writer, Ron Carlivati
This isn’t the first time DAYS has aired in England, previously it has runs on CBS Drama, Zone Romantica, and Channel 5
Episodes picking up from season 53 will broadcast at 9;10am.
So, glad to hear DAYS is coming to the UK? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Empire
‘Empire’ Actress Amanda Detmer Arrested For DUI And Fleeing The Scene
The woman who is causing all sorts of trouble on Fox’s sudsy final season of Empire in the role of Tracy, seemed to cause a whole bunch of trouble for herself in real life over this past weekend.
Reports have surfaced via TMZ, that actress Amanda Detmer was arrested on Sunday night for a DUI while in Chico, California. This was allegedly after smashing her vehicle into a utility pole and then leaving the scene.
Apparently, law enforcement was notified about the damaged pole and did a thorough search of the area, where it located a vehicle with with major front-end damage.
Cops said that Detmer was the driver of the vehicle and confirmed she was indeed responsible for the collision. Upon investigation they found Amanda has been drinking and driving.
The Empire star was arrested and will now be faced with DUI charges plus fleeing the scene.
Detmer is also recognized for her numerous film role including: Final Destination, and You. Me and Dupree.
So, what are your thoughts on Detmer’s DUI woes? Have you been enjoying her performance on this season’s Empire? Comment below.
Days Of Our Lives
Stephen Nichols On His DAYS Return As Stefano: “I Knew I Didn’t Want To Be A Cheap Imitation.”
By now, Days of our Lives fans have witnessed that the heralded return of longtime favorite, Stephen Nichols came with a twist. When Nichols re-emerged on the canvas, he was now playing Stefano DiMera, but in the face and body of what seems to be Steve “Patch” Johnson.
Nichols, who along with Mary Beth Evans, have been known as enduring supercouple Patch and Kayla, and now they find themselves in the Salem time jump in a different set of circumstances, First of all, Kayla is romantically involved with Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth), and Nichols returned as Stefano and is in ca-hoots with Princess Gina (Kristian Alfonso).
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In an interview in the current issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Stephen opens up about taking on the classic soap villain role made famous by the late, great Joe Mascolo.
Nichols admitted there was some trepidation taking on and in approaching how to portray the role: “It was daunting and a major challenge to take on. I knew I didn’t want to be a cheap imitation. I wanted to get Stefano’s essence.”
In preparing for his new journey on DAYS, Nichols noted: “I watched the master, Joe Mascolo. I got lots of videos of Stefano. Stefano in every mode: Manipulating, laughing, Stefano with the ladies, with his children, and, of course, Stefano raging.”
So, what have you thought of Stephen as Stefano thus far? What do you think of the plot twist? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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Days Of Our LivesDecember 10, 2019Stephen Nichols On His DAYS Return As Stefano: “I Knew I Didn’t Want To Be A Cheap Imitation.”
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General HospitalDecember 6, 2019WATCH: Steve Burton & Bradford Anderson Take On Grammy-Nominated Hit ‘Old Town Road’ With A GH Twist
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Days Of Our LivesDecember 8, 2019DAYS Head Writer Ron Carlivati Talks On: Ben Weston, Soap Amnesia, Doppelgängers, and the Time Jump
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General HospitalDecember 9, 2019A Friz Holiday Miracle On GH?
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General HospitalDecember 6, 2019Paging Dr. Griffin Munro! Matt Cohen Makes A Return Visit To GH
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Days Of Our LivesDecember 8, 2019Noted Soap Opera Producer Lisa de Cazotte Has Died; Daytime Community Mourns Her Passing
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General HospitalDecember 3, 2019Soap Stars At Hollywood Christmas Parade 2019 (Photos)
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I am used to B&B’s schizophrenic writing, but the past six months or so have been all over the map. LAD is a legend and consistently one of the best things about the show! Something sinister is going on behind the scenes, but I don’t know what.
I would hope the 25th anniversary of this daytime drama would be opportunity for serious rebooting and reworking. The storylines are indeed schizophrenic and across the board bad. The “special episodes and story arcs” would have greater impact were their stronger lead-in and committed followup. I always thought LAD was never used to full capacity.
The problem with a 30 minute show is the obvious-too many cast members, not enough time for everyone to have story!
The other problem with a 30 minute show is the endless Brooke-Ridge saga.
and i so sick of seeing brooke & ridge!
I think it’s a big mistake. I enjoyed Jowen’s comedic contributions. The show needs balance besides just the Logan-Forrester sagas. Give Hope less airtime and some to Thorne, Felicia, Jackie. Why don’t Thorne and Felicia start they own company or go work for Jackie? They don’t get any love at Forrester. That’s for sure!
Yet one more reason to finally stop watching, Im down to once or twice every couple of weeks.
The show has to be the worst thing on television.
This isn’t surprising… B&B’s cast always gets too large and then heads roll — it’s been this history of this show. Too bad they don’t get rid of Jennifer Gareis (Donna). With those surgically altered lips and limp hair, she looks like Shawn Wayans from “White Chicks.”
oh my goodness, i never realized that until now, as soon as i read it i realize she does look liked him in the drag…you just made my day!
I don’t understand this show. The writers don’t seem to have any idea how to write for any characters other than Ridge, Brooke, Taylor and Stephanie. Down is the just the latest name in a looooooooong list of talented, experienced actors who were signed to this show and given little to do: Lorenzo Lamas, Sydney Penny, Rick Hearst, Sarah Brown, Brian Gaskill, Eileen Davidson, Leslie Kay, Antonio Sabato Jr.,………… All of these actors are talented and were signed to this show with huge fanfare. Given nothing to do, the show shortly thereafter dropped each of them.
B&B seems to be in vicious cycle of constantly rehashing the Ridge, Brooke, and Taylor saga (tossing in a few good episodes concerning Stephanie to make sure Susan Flannery gets an Emmy nomination).
The only thing that will help this show is to focus on some other characters. Dropping Down, Beamer, and the others is not the way to help this show. Maybe the show should consider dropping Ronn Moss? Ridge is worn out as a romantic lead. Moreover, I have a ficus tree that can act better than Moss.
Such a shame. I only watch on the occasion but her screen presence was always a highlight when I did.
I also believe that something is going on behind-the-scenes, this show has turned into the Bridge/Logan show starring – Hope Logan.
There is absolutely no reason why others cannot be written for with their own story. JackieM not being able to get a designer is absolutely ridiculous since this is LA.
My belief is LAD was let go so that JackieM’s could switch hands, remember it was Jackie who didn’t want Bill to have any part of it. Bill will buy JackieM as a peace offering to Katie, giving another Logan another company.
This show is not about Taylor/Ridge/Brooke, Taylor is another one who isn’t even on when this story should have her front-and-center with her daughter, the same as Brooke is front-and-center with her daughter.
B&B is not the show it once was, the bold and the beautiful are disappearing.