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RATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Inches Closer to ‘General Hospital’ for the #3 Spot in Total Viewers

By Michael Fairman

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The ratings are out for the week of September 7-11, 2026 and while all of the long-running daytime dramas were down in total viewers week-over-week, it was the newest soap opera on the block, Beyond the Gates, that showed gains and much promise. Let’s take a look.

According to Soap Opera Network, not only did Beyond the Gates add +12,000 tuning-in for the week, it is narrowing the gap between itself and current #3 soap, General Hospital in total viewers, and tied with the venerable ABC series for actual household ratings share.

Beyond the Gates averaged 1,689,000 for its audience for the week while General Hospital had 1,769,000, that’s just an 80,000 difference that separates the two shows. While Beyond the Gates had a year-over-year increase for the ratings week, GH showed the biggest loss of all the soaps year-over-year with -231,000 and the biggest loss in viewers week-over-week with -142,000.

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BEYOND THE GATES

In addition, Beyond the Gates once again bested GH in the key 18-49 women’s rating share and also for the week, the women’s 25-54 ratings share, now putting them firmly in the third place. It should be noted that both Beyond the Gates and General Hospital aired an encore presentation on Labor Day, September 7.

Here’s what had viewers tuning-in on Beyond the Gates: Hayley (Marquita Goings) faced mounting pressure as Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) grew suspicious of her lies and a major secret came to light. Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) went through a paranoid spiral noticed by Dani (Karla Mosley), while Heather Armstrong’s (Ashley Jones) behavior became increasingly unhinged, Deanna (Angela Fairley) reached a breaking point under mounting pressure and decided to return to school and Smitty (Mike Manning) was digging deeper into the death of Lia Whitmore.

Ned and Brook Lynn

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GENERAL HOSPITAL

On General Hospital, the week in story was highlighted by: Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) admitting she was the other driver in Jordan Ashford’s (Tanisha Harper) accident, leaving Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) furious and demanding answers and ultimately Chase (Josh Swickard) walking out on Brook Lynn!

In addition, viewers witnessed, Anna (Finola Hughes) nearly killing Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), but instead firing a shot at a hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) as Jason (Steve Burton) tried to talk Anna down. Meanwhile, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) dealt with the fallout and complications surrounding the disappearance of Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).

Steffy

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Over at B&B, the soap remained in second place behind sister soap, The Young and the Restless for the top spot in total viewers; although it should be noted they continued to close the gap for the race to #1. For the ratings period, The Bold and the Beautiful average 2,695,000 tuning-in, but was down week-over-week -83,000, but with the biggest soap gains year-over-year at this time with +228,000.

In other good news for the show, it came in at #1 for the key women’s 18-49 rating share defeating Y&R, and came in #2 for the women’s 25-54 rating share behind Y&R.

In story for the ratings week: Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) goes into panic-mode after a positive pregnancy and breaks the news to Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Katie (Heather Tom) tries to meddle in Will’s (Crew Morrow) love life with Dylan (Sydney Bullock), thus having Katie visit Electra (Laneya Grace) and telling the young woman to try to win Will back. Finn (Tanner Novlan) tries to give surrogacy advice to Carter and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) unaware of his wife Steffy’s drunken night with Carter, and the true cause-effect of that moment.

Nick and Marie

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Once again, Y&R remained as the number one most-viewed broadcast television daytime drama of then all, clocking in with 3,059,000 tuning-in, but down -130,000 week-over-week, but still up + 159,000 year-over-year. Y&R also remained in the top spot for household ratings share and atop the key women’s 25-54 rating share.

In story for the week: Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) escaped custody and tracked down Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Meanwhile, Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) continue their affair and are almost caught by Phyllis (Michelle Stafford). Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Marie (Jade Harlow) shared a heartfelt goodbye before she leaves town to continue her recovery. Jack (Peter Bergman) sets a trap for Patty as he collapses at Society.

Of note: Nielsen ratings are based on the Live+Same Day Big Data+Panel model.

So, what do you think about the latest ratings picture and how Beyond the Gates is gaining on General Hospital in total viewers while already besting them in both key demos? Which soap opera is piquing your interest the most? Which is not doing it for you? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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This is why Bore-dan’s sister just showed up out of nowhere: they’re panicking, and trying to stop the bleeding. Same with the new WSB head.

I wish GH would get its act together.

YES! YES! YES! This is what I am talking about! Beyond the Gates absolutely deserves to surpass General Hospital in total viewers. Without a question. And I hope it does.

I watched a episode sitting at the nail salon getting a pedicure all I can say is Ashley Jones looks fabulous Karla Mosley also loved seeing Jon Lindstrom actually acting again great sets makeup actually it should be #1 with fresh ideas! Great thing to top it off they are being paid in Georgia so lower taxes. Whoopee!!!

Good for Beyond the Gates!!! General Hospital is boring and cast is unfavorable .

GH is so boring I stopped watching.

I wish GH would get its act together. Stories are all over the place and make no sense. I am totally happy for BTG!

I cant wait for Bold and Beautiful to surpass sister soap Young and Restless at #1 it is so good right now.

GH’s plunging ratings are the result of abysmal, unsatisfying stories such as “the other driver,” Drew waking up from his paralytic state without a redemption arch and acting even worse than he did before, Anna being haunted by Peter, Trina’s singing career, Sonny and DA’ Turner’s forced romantic coupling and so much more. The actors gave it their all and managed to rise above the poor writing afforded to them. And now I hear Heather and her BLT are coming back which will only make things more listless and dull.

Bravo to BTG. This past week has been superb, but I also like the slower weeks. The acting is always top notch. I want to recognize the costuming and direction. Loved Leslie’s zebra print and Hayley’s leather when she went to see “hubby” in his hospital room. The direction of the police station scenes were stellar. They have an excellent crew. So pleased that BTG has come into our lives.

My question is who’s still watching Y&R? So very boring. I only watch when Traci, Ashley, and Lauren are on, which is rare. Not interested in the Newmans at all.

Oh wow! I have watched them for over 40 years and still enjoy the show. I do admit some plots are boring especially ones with Traci, Lauren and Ashley!
Beyond the Gates get an A from me! Love it too!

GH would do better if it had a better lead-in. GMA3 is one of the lowest shows in daytime, while BTG gets to follow B&B. I wish ABC would be more creative in the 1pm hour, but with finances the way they are, they’ll probably stick with the very inexpensive GMA3. I see Peacock has been listing their top 20 shows, and DOOL can’t even break into that, losing to reruns of The Office.

BTG is good, GH is not. It has nothing to do with lea-ins. People make time to watch what is worth watching

That’s highly, highly subjective. If you’re a true soap fan, you support ALL soaps, not just your favorite while talking trash about the rest whether you watch them or not.

Michael Fairman is always pointing out the long tape to air schedule Days has, and has even stated it’s hard to pivot when a storyline isn’t working…

Beyond the Gates, which has a 5 month tape to air schedule is slaughtering General Hospital, which has a very short tape to air schedule, in the demos.

Face it, the tape to air schedules mean nothing because people want different things. If a group of fans complained about something, a show with a short tape to air schedule could make a quick change, but then other groups of people would be upset with the change in storyline direction.

What is wrong with GH if a short tape to air schedule isn’t helping it? And how low will those demos go before it is cancelled? Mickey is waiting in the wings.

After this week ratings GH should really make some changes and pivot away from the boring storylines and horrible character changes that frustrate fans. Their is no one to root for on that show and none of the storylines are exciting. It’s so bad and I’m not surprised if BTG surpass them for the number 3 spot.

BTG has already surpassed GH in the all important moneymaking demos.

As it should……..Congrats BTG ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

sorry for me GH is the only must see everyday

Y’all need to understand this: The Nielsen Ratings Company includes two-year olds in its “Total Viewers,” and advertisers don’t give a flying f*** about total viewers, especially two-year olds, and the bedridden elderly people who are also included in total viewers!

General Hospital is doing piss poor! BTG is miles above GH in the demos that make money.

Do your effing research!

Anything on CBS will do good because TPIR is a ratings juggernaut. If not for TPIR, CBS daytime would be a failure. YawneR is horse sh*t kept alive by its lead-in.

I love BTG. I fast forward lots of Y &R as the stories are not entertainment.

Yeah, its my favorite, too. I’d give Vanessa an award for best dressed, then Kat, then Dani.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Marquita Goings to Chat Live on the Michael Fairman Channel

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After her star turn in recent episodes of Beyond the Gates, soap opera’s latest vixen Hayley Lawson Hamilton played by Marquita Goings has grabbed viewers attention just waiting to see what stunt she’ll pull next!

Now, Marquita Goings will visit the Michael Fairman Channel for a livestream chat on Thursday, October 22 beginning at 7pm ET/4pm PT and you can join us with your questions!

Previously in story, Hayley has racked up some pretty despicable acts and crimes thus far which have included, trying to poison and kill Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) for his life insurance in order to cash in and hightail it out of Fairmont Crest with the moolah.

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Then, let’s not forget using the recordings she obtained to blackmail everyone with the the secret that Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) have been trying to keep under wraps about the hate crime years ago, which saw Martin kill one man, while another later died, in an effort to save his grandfather.

NEXT WEEK ON BEYOND THE GATES

Now, the week of October 19-23 previews that it appears that Hayley may be pregnant (take a look at the video preview below) with Bill’s child when she gets a little queasy, after she went to see her partner in crime, Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) to get a fresh ID to skip out of town and away from the DMV.

In fact, on the Tuesday, October 20 episode, official BTG spoilers indicate, Vernon assures Dani (Karla Mosley) that he’s got things handled, while Hayley’s ready for her next act, while on the Friday, October 23 episode, Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) has devastating words for Hayley and Bill’s got another thing coming.

If you have a question for Marquita but cannot join us for the live broadcast, drop it in the comment section and we just might ask it during the chat.

Now let us know, do you think Hayley will be pregnant? How will she continue to evade any prison time? What has been your favorite scene of Marquita Goings on Beyond the Gates thus far? Comment below.

 

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Kandi Burruss and Tabitha Brown to Guest Star on ‘Beyond the Gates’

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Kandi Burress and Tabitha Brown

Beyond the Gates is continuing to bring special guest stars to the DMV and Fairmont Crest. Next week, viewers can be on the lookout for none other than singer/songwriter and reality-star, Kandi Burruss and host/actress/author and cook, Tabitha Brown to make appearances and in new roles!

Burruss is taking on the role of Kalista Kilroy, while Tabitha Brown arrives on the scene as Tia Allen. Eagle-eyed viewers noticed this week that both of their names were revealed in the CBS soap opera’s closing credits.

Best known as founding member of the multi-platinum R&B vocal group Xscape and a prominent songwriter in the music industry Kandi Burruss spent fifteen seasons on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, won season three of The Masked Singer, starred in Showtime’s The Chi, and received a Tony Award nomination as a producer for Broadway’s The Piano Lesson.

REALITY STARS IN FAIRMONT CREST

The CBS soap is already known for featuring ‘Real Housewives’ franchise stars who happened to show up at Fairmont Crest and mix it up with the Dupress and Richardson clans. Previously, The Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger made an appearance followed by Gizelle Bryant and Dr. Wendy Osefo.

Tabitha Brown is known by millions on social media as “America’s Mom.” She is the host of Food Network’s plant-based cooking competition It’s CompliPlated and is an Emmy winner for her YouTube series Tab Time.

Look for the two to first appear on the Thursday October 22 episode of Beyond the Gates where according to the series official spoilers on the episode, The family celebrates Dani’s life (Karla Mosley) and career, but a surprise guest brings old wounds to the surface, leaving Naomi (Arielle Prepetit), Chelsea (RhoniRoseMantilla), and Andre (Sean Freeman) to deal with the fallout.

You can check out the official BTG video preview for the action next week featuring Burruss and Brown in action below.

So, what do you think about Beyond the Gates continuing to bring some of the most notable reality and music stars to their storylines? Share your thoughts via the comment section.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Stars Lami and RhonniRose Mantilla Cover Raye’s ‘Nightingale Lane’ in New Music Video

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The mighty cast of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates is proving once again that they may indeed have the most musically talented cast in the history of soaps, with the just released music video featuring Lami (Izaiah Hawthorne) and RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton).

The two stars perform a duet cover of Raye’s hit “Nightingale Lane” from her hit album, “This Music May Contain Hope” which is being highly-regarded to be a frontrunner in several categories at the upcoming Grammy Award nominations.

In this soulful take on the Raye track, Lami and Mantilla deliver and you can check it out now on You Tube. “Nightingale Lane” is said to be about Raye’s single greatest past heartbreak, grief, and quiet healing that comes with time.

Taking to Instagram on Friday, October 16, Lami explained, “IT’S FINALLY OUT! Let us know what you think!! We had so much fun covering RAYE’s “Nightingale Lane.” The talented musician also shared the video credits to videographer: Keith Nixon Jr. and colorist Charles Isaiah Lemons.

Several Beyond the Gates co-stars jumped into the comment thread with excitement over loving the video and the performances including: Jasmine Burke (June), Najah Jackson (Samantha), Ambyr Michelle (Eva), Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell), Mike Manning (Smitty), Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) and more.

Watch below as RhonniRose and Lami perform “Nightingale Lane!”

Now, let us know what you thought of  the performances and the video and if you agree that Beyond the Gates just may have the most talented cast in all of soapland via the comment section!

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