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Lisa Yamada Confirms Exit as Luna Nozawa on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’
After it was revealed on Friday’s, November 21 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful by Deputy Chief Baker (Dan Martin) while at Bill’s (Don Diamont) house, that Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) was fatally struck by an oncoming vehicle last night while attempting to evade arrest, the jury was still out if the CBS daytime drama series is pulling a fast one, and Luna is once again somehow alive!
However, later on Friday, Daytime Emmy winner, Lisa Yamada took to her Instagram account and confirmed her exit from the series via a montage of photos of the turbulent life and crimes of Luna Nozawa and memorable moments of her time on th
On her exit, Yamada expressed, “So many tears shed, blood spilled, friendships formed, and memories made on The Bold and the Beautiful. What a ride it’s been! Hope you enjoyed the adventures <3 #LUNAtic4ever”
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Lisa Yamada made her B&B debut back in September of 2023, as a mild-mannered sweet girl, Luna, who initially was involved with R.J. Forrester (Joshua Hoffman). However, when Hollis (Hollis Chambers) and Tom Starr (Clint Howard) were murdered, it was revealed that the good girl was actually a very bad seed, who also kidnapped and tormented Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and things have only escalated since then in Luna’s litany of crimes. Her last major crimes was actually raping Will Spencer and thus becoming pregnant with his child, which she eventually losr.
Taking to Yamada’s IG post to share their heartfelt goodbyes and admiration for Lisa’s work were Laneya Grace (Electra), who expressed, “come home the kids miss you,” and Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) who added, “You’re an absolute warrior!!! To carry story the you way did, and command the screen is nothing short of amazing. To play the innocent ingenue, then the evil villain, to the broken character that just wants to be loved….. Chefs Kiss!! You’re amazing!”
Before she left B&B, last month, Yamada made history as the first Asian-American Performer to win in a Daytime Emmy acting category when she was named the inaugural recipient of the Emmy in the Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series.
Coming up, there will definitely be more of Lisa on your screens in 2026 when Amazon Prime’s highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, bows in the summer. In it, Yamada takes on the role of Amber.
So, do you think this is really goodbye for Lisa as Luna for good? Do you think she might return down the line as Luna’s doppelganger or twin? Are you sad to see her go after all of her powerhouse performances? Do you think it will be revealed that someone from her family or the Forresters or Spencers was the person who struck her with their car? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section, and check out the scenes below from today’s B&B as the Spencers try to come to terms with Luna’s death and the death of Will’s unborn child and our recent livestream chat with Lisa and her good friend and B&B co-star, Christian Weissman (Remy Pryce).
Luna did such an amazing job on B&B that it would surprise if she didn’t return from the dead somehow. That pure talent and she nailed every scene! Her future is definitely bright.
She is Shelias’ granddaughter
There is something so wrong with this. First off, we didn’t see Luna get hit by the car and we didn’t see her body if she’s supposed to be dead.
Who identified the body,? Nobody on the episode today even mentioned they were there and saw Luna dead.
The other thing that bothers me is Luna pleading with Will to give her a chance so they can be a family…but yet, after all that she claims she had a miscarriage? That’s not making sense to me
And lastly, the actress just won an Emmy! Why would the show completely write off her character after that??
I say Luna will be back on our show before too long…..
I agree. Brad Bell is very fond of his villains Remember the Sheila/Sugar debacle? And several characters have been presumed dead yet haven’t died. Thomas in the vat of acid, that wasn’t, and Taylor was presumed dead in a plane crash, but is back (though recast) is back on the canvas.
Of course Lisa has confirmed her exit, and if true she should be commended for an excellent job of playing the demented Luna Nozawa. But—-gone for good? I, for one am still skeptical.
I believe Dylan is Luna. I think that’s who she has come back as. She had some type of cosmetic surgery. You know how they will do.
This was one of the best innocent intern to villain build-ups during the last two decades of the soaps. She first started out with RJ and then totally fell for Will. Her true regret and remorse was tragically conveyed in Thursday’s episode with D block witnessing her final moments amidst Daphne’s song. Unless Sheila does a total 180 (and you know she will) Nozawa power will be truly missed.
The girl is good!
I hope we get to see Luna again. What a terrific actress LOVE LUNA❤️
She is a great actress and bring her back! Have her go get mental help and have her become a counselor then if you want her to go back crazy for awhile but keep her on our show!
What an anticlimactic episode! Eight people in addition to law enforcement running around searching through the fog for the elusive Luna…so many devastating developments are possible!!! Once again,our sub-par writers crap out and dump on us with the most outrageous and impossible story twist possible.
Please keep her on there shes the only reason to watch that dumb show
AMEN LIKE 10, 0000 times, if they get rid of her I don’t with this show. She’s a great actress and that why so many are watching BB right now.
What a stupid storyline glad it’s finally over bring some new characters in and a new fashion house
Agreed. Villains are good for storytelling, sure. But the level of ‘bad girl’ here is beyond reproach. I do not want any more Luna or her family who denies her culpability. Don’t let me see her walk into Los Angeles with plastic surgery. Don’t invent a twin. Don’t produce a young child or teenager years ahead. Please.
Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady, Days of our Lives) is jumping head first into the celebrity podcast rage with the launch of hers entitled, Between Takes with Alison Sweeney.
In between her busy schedule of Hallmark Channel movies, features, TV appearances and returns to Days of our Lives, Sweeney will now feature special guests each episode as previewed in her Instagram video clip announcing the new podcast series.
Accompanying her video, Sweeney expressed, “Trying something new! Check out my new podcast. Just fun casual chats with my friends. Links are in my bio.”
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The first episode features former DAYS star and Hallmark Channel mainstay, Victor Webster (ex-Nicholas Alamain). It was back from 1999-2000 that Victor first appeared on the then NBC soap opera.
As previously reported, Sweeney will be reprising her role of Sami on Days of our Lives, next summer in June when she returns along with several fan favorites for a story arc.
During Alison’s premiere of “Between Takes,” Webster shares stories of his time on DAYS, being a proud dog dad, and globetrotter, plus working on action scenes and for Victor, taking over from The Rock in the the Scorpion King franchise appearing in Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption. Alison and Victor also chat about their time on sets.
You can listen to Between Takes with Alison Sweeney on all major podcast streaming platforms; including Apple Podcasts here.
So, will you be checking out Alison’s podcast as it continues to grow? Intrigued who from Days of our Lives and the soaps might chat it up with her in future episodes? Let us know in the comment section.
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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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‘General Hospital’ Alum Jeff Kober Accepts His Daytime Emmy Award After Being Unable to Attend the Ceremony
Last night at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Jeff Kober’s name was called as the winner of the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series for his role as murderer and all around misunderstood bad guy, Cyrus Renault on General Hospital.
Kober added a second Daytime Emmy to his collection for playing Laura Collins’ Genie Francis) half-brother. He previously won in the Best Supporting Actor category in 2022. He was also nominated the year prior.
Due to appearing in a “theater gig,” the actor revealed in a videotaped acceptance speech why he couldn’t be at the Hollywood Palladium on October 30 for the livestreamed ceremony.
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In his acceptance speech, Kober shared, “I want to say thank you to all of the actors who made this happen, and thank you especially to GH and my GH family. What a treat it has been to be with them. Sorry I wasn’t there last night. I had a prior commitment with a theater gig.”
He added, “I’m really sorry I didn’t get to see Genie (Francis) and the recognition by the Emmys she so richly deserves. Love you guys. Oh, also, congratulations to my pal, Roger Howarth (Matt, Y&R, and ex-Franco, GH). Maybe now GH will bring our characters back from the dead. Who knows? I see a storyline. Love to all. Thanks.”‘
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Last night, Genie Francis received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences for her body of work since she joined GH initially in 1977 as a young teenaged Laura Vining.
Meanwhile, Howarth made history for the longest gap between Emmy wins for actors. It had been 32 years since he won Outstanding Younger Actor for his performance as Todd Manning in One Life to Live back in 1994.
You can check out Jeff Kober’s video acceptance speech below. Then let us know, what you think about the idea of Cyrus Renault returning from the dead, via the comment section.
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