General Hospital’s latest casting addition Ryan Paevey (Nathan West) has already been making a name for himself with his sexy good looks, and now is the unfortunate victim of social media fraud! Quite quickly after the GH casting news for Paevey made the soap news online, the Twitter account with the handle @Ryan_Paevey showed up and the account holder was following several people within the industry, as well as making up tweets as if they were indeed the actor himself.
On-Air On-Soaps reached out this afternoon to Paevey’s management team of Justice & Ponder and spoke directly to representative, Rodney Ponder. He informed us that Ryan thought his management team came up with the Twitter handle, while the management thought he did, which added to the confusion. Once they realized an imposter went up on social media pretending to be Ryan, and posting messages that in no way sound like Paevey himself, the management team alerted Twitter. Ponder informed us that Ryan will shortly be up on Twitter with a verified account in the next week or so!
Earlier today the management team tweeted from their official account, “SOOOO, it turns out @Ryan_Paevey is not our client RYAN PAEVEY and we are alerting Twitter now that this is an impostor using his name.”
So the question remains, why are people so compelled to pretend to someone they are not, which is an unfortunate syndrome that crops up on Twitter from time to time? Did you follow the fake Ryan’s account? Are you looking forward to following the real Mr. Paevey’s tweets? Let us know!
He and Elizabeth would make a great couple…however, i did see a look in Maxi’s eye that says’Spinneli who?’…lol
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jimh(leave it to beaver)
Sometimes i wonder if some of this is a publicity stunt…just saying!!!
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jimh(leave it to beaver)
I have a feeling this guy wont be at GH long term…he’s got that movie star aura about him…so enjoy him in PC while you can
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jimh(leave it to beaver)
He is a future movie star…
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denisefan
I doubt this is a publicity stunt. Ryan will get plenty of attention on GH. He is gorgeous and you are prolly right…. Ryan is a great prospect for Hollywood. Let’s enjoy a year of his acting and hopefully he will be ready for offers to star in some romantic movies.
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jimh(leave it to beaver)
He also kinda reminds me of the late Paul Walker…imo
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smoochie
I agree about him having “movie star” looks. I actually checked him out online to see where he’s been all this time ( he is 29 yrs old) and of course he’s been modeling since high school with some film credit Birds of a Feather (2011) and The Girl with the Gloves (2011). I guess you never know who is going to really make it on the “big” screen. The first time I saw Josh Duhamel on AMC I just knew he was the next big film star, and while he’s done quite a bit of work since leaving AMC,… Read more »
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Cindy
That is the first thing I thought too. he looks exactly like Paul! Hair color change is about it. Oh yes, PW had blue eyes. He would have been a great candidate to portray him for the last F&F. But he was already involved in GH I suppose.
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Patrick
it’s that black hair and blue eyes thing GOING ON
and on and on
and, SO – ON –
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Julie
I thought so too. Maybe they should have had him take over for Paul Walker.
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deskyent
I think it is sad when that happen’s. This morning on twitter. “soap central .com” I clicked on 2013 people of the year & it took my whole computer down. A Virus!! I was so mad! I needed a computer tec come in and get it out.
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smoochie
I don’t tweet but my heart started twittering as soon as I saw Ryan’s debut on GH. I had to actively tell my heart to be still. Yes indeed. I haven’t felt like that about a new male actor in ages. For the short amount of time he appeared, I think he is definitely bringing some acting skills to the table, and so far has noticeably good chemistry with Maxie. ( something to look forward to after she eats, prays and finds love back in PC).
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Matthew
Awww! Your comment made me smile.
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JLH
I had to laugh when he had a towel scene within a couple days of his debut! He’s super-super-hot. Seems like he can act, too, but I have to admit to being mesmerized a bit too much to be objective!
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denisefan
I am completely not objective when an actor with his presence makes my body go crazy!
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Chantal
And I was glad to have received a response LOL!
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Angela
I did follow the fake twitter account. Then things took a strange twist with another follower and it seemed very childish and crazy.. then woke today and found it was a fake.. just seems sad to me that someone would be that crazy and desperate..
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Jesenia
I too was a victim of the fake Ryan Paevey twitter account. I definitely can not wait to start following the real Mr. Paevey’s tweets. It’s just sad to see that certain people have nothing better to do but pretend to be someone else.
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Kimberly
Damn! I knew when he followed me it was too good to be true!
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Kim
The person behind the impersonating Ryan account, their name is Holly. They were casting the blame off on a Brianna girl as well as soapfan31 but Holly has been a long time stalker of both of them. The way she was desperately trying to pass the blame onto those 2 made it obvious that it was HollysHere behind it and no one else.
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Rodd
Signs of a sick mind???
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brian
The scene from Fridays show where Anna vets him was amazing.
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ty
I hope they don’t pair him with any of those women already on the show! Please hire some fresh face beauty. Those women have been around and around and around and……
Pride Month Celebrating LGBTQ+ Soap Supercouples: Nuke, Kish, Otalia & WilSon … Which Stands the Test of Time?
June 2, 2023
June is Pride Month, the time when across the U.S and the world there are celebrations and commemorations to recognize all who identify as LGBTQ and their allies.
Daytime soap operas have had a rocky road when it comes to the representation of same-sex couples. The soaps have been at one time leaders in portraying key social issues of our time, as well as treading lightly on other subjects, as to its concerns to ‘turn-off’ its core audiences.
When you look back at the groundbreaking first same-sex weddings, and the first gay kiss, the soaps have come far in some ways in their representations of gay characters, but there is always work to be done to serve and to shed light on the under-represented.
As we reflect back to the then and the now, which LGBTQ soap supercouple remains your favorite and had made a lasting impact? Let’s take a look at four duos who captivated many viewers.
Nuke – Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer – As the World Turns
Van Hansis (Luke) and Jake Silbermann (Noah) were a key part of the evolution of, and representation of LGBTQ character on the soaps. ‘Nuke’, as they were known as, became the first gay male soap couple to share an on-screen kiss back in 2007. ATWT also became known as the first soap to depict a fully realized romantic male couple as an integral part of the show. There was plenty of backlash along the way for the long-awaited kiss to happen, but when it did, the show moved forward to tell their love story.
When Crystal Chappell (Olivia) and Jessica Leccia (Natalia) began to play the love story of Otalia, they had to show their affection by a kiss on the head, or holding hands. It took quite some time for GL to move forward to have two women, two moms, no less, share a lip lock. The complicated love story featured Natalia being conflicted to face her true romantic feelings for Olivia, because of her value system and religions upbringing, and that made this all the more riveting and frustrating at the same time. In the end, the rabid fan base for this duo was so great that Chappell wound up creating her own series, Venice, to honor and serve them, remaining one of the LGBTQ communities greatest allies.
Kish – Kyle Lewis and Oliver Fish – One Life to Live
In 2009, One Life to Live’s Kyle Lewis (Brett Claywell) was an out lab tech in Llanview, who back in college had a relationship with Officer Oliver Fish (Scott Evans). It imploded when Oliver denied he was gay. For years, Oliver remained in the closet, before finally coming out to himself and Kyle.
Kish had been a big success with the media and One Life’s gay audience. LGBTQ-advocacy groups honored the couple and the story. However, Kish was cut short when the network felt that the data showed that the storyline was not resonating with the show’s core audience.
WilSon – Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis – Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives delivered daytime’s first-ever gay male wedding in 2014, between Will (then played by Guy Wilson) and Sonny (then played by Freddie Smith).
In an interview with EW, Days of our Lives executive producer, Ken Corday shared on the union, “Will and Sonny have been together for a while and it was the natural progression of their love story. We didn’t feel like there was anything we could or couldn’t do, we treated them like any other couple on the canvas and continued to grow their romance as such.”
In addition, the coming out story of Will Horton was critically praised and noteworthy for the performances of Chandler Massey, who won three Daytime Emmys for his work in the Outstanding Younger Actor category 2012, 2013 and 2014. Freddie Smith also won in the same category in 2015. Will has been played over the years by Chandler Massey and Guy Wilson, while Sonny has been portrayed by Freddie Smith and Zach Tinker.
There have been several other key LGBTQ couples throughout the course of daytime history including All My Children’s Bianca (Eden Riegel) and Reese (Tamara Braun). These two characters were involved in the first same-sex lesbian wedding on daytime. Problem was … Reese kissed Zach (Thorsten Kaye) before the wedding, making this infuriating for viewers at home.
Other notable LGBTQ couples through the years have included: Bianca and Maggie on All My Children, Mariah and Tessa of The Young and the Restless played bv Camryn Grimes and Cait Fairbanks, Maya and Rick on The Bold and the Beautiful, Lucas and Brad on General Hospital and others.
Which couple do you think has had the most lasting impact on the history of LGBTQ representation on daytime soap operas? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
GH’s Nicholas Chavez and Tabyana Ali to ‘Sprina’ Shippers: “Thank You For Not Only Being Fans, But Turning into Family”
June 1, 2023
The hottest young duo on daytime drama these days belongs to General Hospital. The couple known as ‘Sprina’ played by Nicholas Chavez (Spencer) and Tabyana Ali (Trina), is being given plenty of non-stop intrigue and drama and romance, much to the delight of their fans, who just can’t get enough of them.
In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands everywhere Friday, Chavez and Ali weigh-in on all the latest developments and recent airshows including: the reading of Victor’s will, what to do about Esme and baby Ace, the action-adventure scenes in ‘Greenland’ and the Haunted Star, and most notably, that emotional leap from Trina into Spencer’s arms when he turned up alive!
Ali told SOD on her preparation for the moment: “I did a couple of jumps and held a baby, and that was about it!”
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Chavez added, “That is my favorite ‘Sprina’ scene, Spencer is walking toward Trina and Trina breaks into a full sprint towards him, jumps into his arms and they kiss. I’ve always wanted to do a moment like that, you know what I mean?” Ali said, “I really loved that scene, too. It was just so fulfilling.”
When addressing what each of them would like to say to their lively and constant fan base, Tabyana expressed; “I would just say we love you, we appreciate you, thank you for all of your support and thank you for not only being fans, but turning into family.”
Nick added, “I co-sign all of that. Every single word.”
Photo: ABC
So, if you are a ‘Sprina” fan, what makes this couple so special and swoon-worthy for you? What do you hope happens next for Trina and Spencer in story? Let us know in the comment section below.
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Marcus Learns He’s Not Trina’s Biological Father
May 31, 2023
On Wednesday’s episode of General Hospital, Trina (Tabyana Ali) opened the DNA test results that would conclude who is her actual bio-dad. Would it be the man who raised her, Taggert (Réal Andrews) or, the man she more recently has come to know, Curtis (Donnell Turner)?
At GH, Marcus, Curtis and Portia (Brook Kerr) gather to learn the results. It turns out that Curtis is Trina’s biological father, not Marcus.
However, are these results, correct? Are DNA results ever correct on soaps? Did Selina Wu (Lydia Look) have something to do with switching these in favor of Curtis? Are we digging into this too much?
After the revelation, Trina tells Curtis. they will need to take some time need to figure out their relationship. Trina makes it clear she’s not looking for a replacement father, and hopes he can understand and accept that. Curtis promises he will let Trina take the lead on things.
Meanwhile, Taggert, who promised Trina no matter what happens that nothing will change between them, decides to take off and breaks down in the elevator. Marcus is devastated and in tears, and is left using the elevator as a punching bag for his fists.
You can watch the final moments of the scene, featuring a heart-tugging performance by Réal Andrews below.
Now let us know, are you glad Trina’s bio-dad turned out to be Curtis and not Marcus … or were you hoping it would turn out the other way around? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
He and Elizabeth would make a great couple…however, i did see a look in Maxi’s eye that says’Spinneli who?’…lol
Sometimes i wonder if some of this is a publicity stunt…just saying!!!
I have a feeling this guy wont be at GH long term…he’s got that movie star aura about him…so enjoy him in PC while you can
He is a future movie star…
I doubt this is a publicity stunt. Ryan will get plenty of attention on GH. He is gorgeous and you are prolly right…. Ryan is a great prospect for Hollywood. Let’s enjoy a year of his acting and hopefully he will be ready for offers to star in some romantic movies.
He also kinda reminds me of the late Paul Walker…imo
I agree about him having “movie star” looks. I actually checked him out online to see where he’s been all this time ( he is 29 yrs old) and of course he’s been modeling since high school with some film credit Birds of a Feather (2011) and The Girl with the Gloves (2011). I guess you never know who is going to really make it on the “big” screen. The first time I saw Josh Duhamel on AMC I just knew he was the next big film star, and while he’s done quite a bit of work since leaving AMC,… Read more »
That is the first thing I thought too. he looks exactly like Paul! Hair color change is about it. Oh yes, PW had blue eyes. He would have been a great candidate to portray him for the last F&F. But he was already involved in GH I suppose.
it’s that black hair and blue eyes thing GOING ON
and on and on
and, SO – ON –
I thought so too. Maybe they should have had him take over for Paul Walker.
I think it is sad when that happen’s. This morning on twitter. “soap central .com” I clicked on 2013 people of the year & it took my whole computer down. A Virus!! I was so mad! I needed a computer tec come in and get it out.
I don’t tweet but my heart started twittering as soon as I saw Ryan’s debut on GH. I had to actively tell my heart to be still. Yes indeed. I haven’t felt like that about a new male actor in ages. For the short amount of time he appeared, I think he is definitely bringing some acting skills to the table, and so far has noticeably good chemistry with Maxie. ( something to look forward to after she eats, prays and finds love back in PC).
Awww! Your comment made me smile.
I had to laugh when he had a towel scene within a couple days of his debut! He’s super-super-hot. Seems like he can act, too, but I have to admit to being mesmerized a bit too much to be objective!
I am completely not objective when an actor with his presence makes my body go crazy!
And I was glad to have received a response LOL!
I did follow the fake twitter account. Then things took a strange twist with another follower and it seemed very childish and crazy.. then woke today and found it was a fake.. just seems sad to me that someone would be that crazy and desperate..
I too was a victim of the fake Ryan Paevey twitter account. I definitely can not wait to start following the real Mr. Paevey’s tweets. It’s just sad to see that certain people have nothing better to do but pretend to be someone else.
Damn! I knew when he followed me it was too good to be true!
The person behind the impersonating Ryan account, their name is Holly. They were casting the blame off on a Brianna girl as well as soapfan31 but Holly has been a long time stalker of both of them. The way she was desperately trying to pass the blame onto those 2 made it obvious that it was HollysHere behind it and no one else.
Signs of a sick mind???
The scene from Fridays show where Anna vets him was amazing.
I hope they don’t pair him with any of those women already on the show! Please hire some fresh face beauty. Those women have been around and around and around and……