Over the weekend, the Dishin’ Days crew streamed an episode of their weekly recap show in front of an live audience with special guests Days of our Lives stars, Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera) and Maggie Carney (Rita Leslie).

At one point, the conversation turned to what it was like for Dan and Maggie to have the opportunity to share several scenes with late night talk show host and comedian, John Oliver who took on the role of Devlin St. John, the Salem chief water inspector. By the end of his three-episode stint, the Last Week Tonight star found his Salem alter-ego being slid into one of the infamous cryogenic pods!

Oliver’s final appearance streamed on August 14. He first let it be known back in March of this year that he wanted to appear on a soap opera and aimed for DAYS and GH. Both soaps answered the call with very different stories and characters for John.

FINDING OUT YOU’RE SHARING SCENES WITH JOHN OLIVER

Reflecting on learning how would both would be in key scenes during Oliver’s visit, Maggie Carney recalled, “I had finished an episode. I’m walking back to the dressing room and I get pulled over asking, “Are you busy? (on whatever date they gave me), and I was like, ‘No, I’m in town.'”

Then, I was told, ‘Make sure that you’re available because you’re going to be working with John Oliver.” And I was like, ‘Whattttttt? It was like a month later. So we still had other episodes to do, but I was like, “Oh, my God. Oh, my God.”‘

Feuerriegel added, “The really good thing that they did was they worked it into the script, because it had to be retroactively put in. I remember last year, I think I shot 170 episodes in seven months. It was a lot for me last year and they wanted to give me a little bit of a break. The way they were going to do that was to make EJ sick and have the flu. So, they cut a few episodes and I disappeared with the flu, and they were able to retroactively put those episodes back in with John Oliver. So. that’s why EJ had the flu and and coughing and everything like that. So, that was really cool. John had to do most of the work.”

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HOW JOHN OLIVER WAS ABLE TO DO THE QUICK-WITTED DIALOG IN RECORD TIME

When anyone new comes to the soap opera for a major role, it takes some time for them to get used to the surrounding and the pace. Feuerriegel explained. “It was kind of similar when somebody new is coming in and they have so much to do, and you don’t want to screw up. So you try and make sure that you know your lines back to front. We don’t want to make it harder for them because as I said, John had so much to do.”

Oliver, as noted by some DAYS fans who watched his episode, did indeed have some cue cards for support during his scenes.

Feuerriegel confirmed it explaining, “He had a person on that end, person on that end holding up cue cards for him to be able to do his thing. You could see when he first came in, he was very nervous, because there was so much that he had to do. The best thing is to do is to keep things chill between takes. I didn’t really bother him that much. I didn’t really talk to him that much.”

COULD JOHN OLIVER RETURN SOONER THAN YOU THINK TO DAYS?

When all was said and done, Dan shared, “John was fantastic to work with. He handled it like a pro and it was very different to (John’s appearance on) General Hospital. They just wanted to go full soap opera cliche. He wanted to get slapped and he slapped me. I slapped him. He had a ridiculous name and a ridiculous wig. And so he got his wish, and it did really well for the show, which is great.”

Could there be more Devlin St. John in Salem? Dan revealed that is a a very good possibility! “You realize that John’s still alive in Salem? We shot a few little extra things to kind of remind the audience as the episodes go on that he’s still there,” explained Feuerriegel. “So, you never know what might happen.”

WHO’S IN THE POD?

Meanwhile, we already know, as mentioned by Dishin’ Days host Tony Moore, that there may be some others in DiMera podville. “I know there is somebody in a pod that we shot a little while ago, but I have no idea where we are in the episodes. So, I don’t think I can say, teased Feuerriegel.

You can check out the live episode of this week’s Dishin Days below.

Now let us know, it appears there are some extra moments to come reminding the viewers of Devlin St. John is still part of the story? Do you hope John Oliver might be in them? Then, who do you think could be in a pod that is yet to be revealed? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

ABC has named their ‘Bachelor’ for the upcoming 30th season of the reality series. Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old NFL quarterback who plays playing for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out the roses as he searches for love.

The upcoming season of The Bachelor will premiere in 2027 on Sunday, March 21 at 8 p.m ET. on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.

The announcement was made, and Hartman’s first interview was on the Friday, November 13 edition of Good Morning America, where he shared with cohosts Sam Champion and Rebecca Jarvis: “I’m excited but also very nervous, I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. 30 is going to be pretty tough.”

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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS QB WRESTLED WITH THE NOTION OF BECOMING THE BACHELOR

Hartman also revealed his initial thoughts on appearing on The Bachelor: “Honestly, at first, I was like ‘no way. The connotation of it − I don’t know.” Ultimately the QB was swayed to take on the reality franchise lead for its upcoming season.

A Charlotte, North Carolina, native, Hartman played for Wake Forest and Notre Dame in the college ranks. It was there he set ACC records, including most career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games. Sam was also featured in the documentary series QB1: Beyond the Lights. Currently, on the NFL’s Washington Commanders, he serves as a quarterback on their practice squad.

FORMER ATHLETES THAT ALSO GAVE OUT THE FINAL ROSE

The pick of Sam Hartman aligns with pro athletes who have appeared on the show in the past including: now ‘Bachelor’ host, NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer, former soccer player Juan Pablo Galavi,  ace car driver Arie Luyendyk Jr. and former NFL practice squad player Colton Underwood.

The Bachelor is executive produced by Scott Teti, Jason Ehrlich and Andy Frank serve as executive producers.

You can check out Sam Hartman talking about being cast as the series lead for the upcoming season 30 of The Bachelor with GMA below.

Now let us know, will you be checking out the 2027 season of The Bachelor featuring Sam looking for love? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.

General Hospital star Cynthia Watros, who can currently be seen in on the ABC soap opera in the role of Nina Reeves, has had a enduring career in television. That included her time on the 2000-2002 Fox sitcom, Titus.

In Titus, Watros starred along with Stacy Keach as Erin Fitzpatrick and Ken Titus, respectively. After the November 10th news that Keach had passed away at 85 while living in Poland, Cynthia took to her Instagram on Thursday, November 12 to pay tribute to the great actor.

Watros expressed, “My first prime time show was along side Stacy. I loved him instantly. What an amazing talent and man.❤️”

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In Titus, Stacy played stand up comedian Christopher Titus’ heavy-drinking, chain-smoking, five-times-divorced father who frequently pulled cruel pranks and tried to toughen his kids up. Cynthia played by Christopher’s level-headed, big-hearted girlfriend trying to build a normal life with him. In fact, Cynthia’s role on the sitcom was first series regular role after her Daytime Emmy run of Annie Dutton on Guiding Light which ran from 1994-1998.

STACY KEACH’S WIFE ON HIS PASSING

Keach’s wife, Malgosia shared the news of the actor’s death publicly in a statement with PEOPLE. Malgosia expressed, that Stacy had, “a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.”

She added, “Stacy peacefully departed this world. He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.”

Małgosia continued, “Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family. His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”

Now, let us know do you remember when Cynthia made her sitcom debut in Titus? Share your thoughts via the comment section on Cynthia’s many TV roles and the passing of Stacy Keach in the comment section. But first, check out the very first episode of Titus with Cynthia Watros below!