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The Bold and the Beautiful 25th Anniversary Party – Photo Gallery!
Photo Credit: Kathie Hutchins
The Bold and the Beautiful celebrated in style this weekend with a fantastic celebration for their cast, crew, and colleagues honoring the soaps milestone … 25 years on the air and their silver anniversary! The show which remains hugely popular in the U.S. that also has an incredible following worldwide, patted themselves on the back for 25 years of drama, romance, and fashion!
The soiree was held at the beautiful nightspot, Perch overlooking downtown L.A. where party-goers got an exquisite rooftop view of Los Angeles! On-Air On-Soaps was on the silver carpet as the cast chatted with press from all around the world. Many of the first family of soaps, the Bell family, came to honor executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell for this achievement, where in this day and age, 25 years of anything is pretty substantial!
Katherine Kelly Lang, Susan Flannery, Heather Tom, Don Diamont, Jacob Young, John McCook, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Kim Matula, Adrienne Frantz, Hunter Tylo, Winsor Harmon, Big Brother and Amazing Race’s, Brendon Villegas and Rachel Reilly, Lauralee Bell, Maria Arena Bell, Hillary B. Smith, Linsey Godfrey and Ashley Jones were just a few notables in attendance.
Now after the jump, view our photo gallery from the event with our very special captions!
Make sure to click on the NEXT GROUP icon located to the right of the + symbol on the photo gallery. That way you won’t miss an image! Or, you can watch it as a Slideshow! Enjoy!
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Photo Credit: Kathie Hutchins Photography
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
Photo: CBS
MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
Photo: ABC
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”
Photo: NBC
Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
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Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
Photo: ET
SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
Photo: JPI
In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
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I can kind of remember when B&B first started airing. And I remember Kramer used to watch it on Seinfeld. Twenty-five years already?! Boy do I feel OLD!!
HUNTER TYLO IS STUNNING BEAUTIFUL AND SOOO AMAZING!
WINSOR HARMON IS HOT FINE ECT…………..
You’re not my favorite soap at all. And your storylines are often quite lame and ridiculous at times.
But still…
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL AND HOPE THAT PEOPLE GET TO WISH YOU ANOTHER HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN 25 YEARS FROM NOW.
Heather, are you getting bad now, too. lol
Must be a full moon, lol.
Heather, I totally agree with you….I’ve watched a couple of times, out of sheer boredom, and I have one question for all the fans of this show….. Why in the hell is it so important, for the characters of this show, to be so involved in this stupid, pointless love triangle of Liam/Steffy/Hope? This is quite possibly the stupidest storyline that I have ever seen!! The entire cast talks about it to nauseum every day.
Torrey: It’s like the cast of General Hospital… Almost on a regular (day to day basis) you hear the words, ” keep you safe”, so much so it’s to nauseum!
Nice pictures. Other than to promote a CBS show, why exactly where those two from Big Brother at this event? I think it would have been nice and appropriate for some of the former actors who were significant to the show to have appeared at the event: Lauren Koslow, Jim Storm, Bobbie Eakes, Jeff Trachta, Joanna Johnson, Carrie Mitchum, and Schae Harrison. Maybe some of these actors were there and there are no photos of them here??
There’s my Barbara! Lmao!
Barbara, now how do you know all those former actor’s names and significance when U are an ABC viewer? Interesting.
1loveabcsoaps,your posting to the wrong barbara,Lmao.lol
I do not watch the bold and the beautiful.
Very funny. No, I am not “ABC” Babs!!! This is a “CBS” Babs!!!!
The two from Big Brother have recurring roles on B&B.
hey barbara, I like the abc Babs name.
That’s why it’s TRUE what they say, “haste maks waste”. I read over it so quickly, and replied. In restrospect, I should have realized that was not you. The clues are the writing. There was…. Capital letter’s for people’s names (U don’t go through all that, lol.) But the most telling is (and how I know it’s you instantly when I look at the reply in my email is) U place your many coma’s “very closely ” to the word to the left, then you don’t SKIP a space before U type the next word. LOL . For example.
word to the left,and U dont
Oppose to
word to the left, and U dont
I didn’t take notice to that. So that’s my fault. I saw Barbara (haste and waste) and made my fast reply. lol Those are your trademarks when I see a reply from U. I never have to click on the site link and go find out who U are, I know! Makes it easier for me. LOL I can’t believe I didn’t notice that, Wow!
Get Thorne back on our screens the man is hot and talented!!!!
What happened to the storyline with him launching a coup to takeover Forester?
I wish they’d bring Felicia back too. I think it’s a mistake by Brad Bell to focus on the younger generation. Every show needs balance. Young people can enjoy stories about people older than them–it just needs to be told well. I love Maggie and Victor on Days and I’m not in their age bracket.
There were a lot of past soap stars at the event. I was lucky to also be at the 25 th party. It was a fabulous
party. B n B always throw amazing parties. I know Bobbie Eakes was at the 20 year party I got a pic with her at that party.
Happy 25th and good luck to all the actors and everyone else who is part of the show.
Happy 25 years B&B!!!!!! Hope you have (at least) 25 more!
Thanks for posting these photos, Michael. While B&B disappoints me of late and I do not watch much at all, I was a major fan from the very start. Where is Ronn Moss in this portfolio? Winsor Harmon… WOW! Wonder what they served for dessert… berries perhaps?
Happy Anniversary, but that storyline with Hope, Steffi & Liam is so lame..what kind of women are they?? I started watching when OLTL & AMC were cancelled but those two women totally disrespect themselves by fighting over a guy…what are they 13 & in jr.high?? puleazzze…
To answer your question Mo I think Windsor Harmon must have done something to Brad Bell’s wheaties he just won’t write for the guy! Next question is he writing a send offf for Jack Wagner or do we never see him again?
My guess is Jack is done. I think they want him to be recurring so they’re not going to do a send off. I wish they’d put Nick and Bridget back together. I miss Jackie and Owen.
I hope that is not true ,jack is the one guy on days of our lives that I really like,a lot.
Um, this thread is about B&B, not Days. The Jack I’m referring to is Jack Wagner who plays Nick Marone on B&B, as Kay mentioned in her post.
Your right I forgot he nevers gives a send off! They are all held hostage in the basement with Thorne. I do not think you will see much of the new sex therapist either that was only used to get Hope hooked on pills. I use to really love this show I turn it on praying to see a glimpse of what was, but to no avail.
Every now and then we get glimpses of storylines and then we’re back to the Hope and Liam show. I wouldn’t mind seeing Hope and Liam if I saw other storylines too. I want more Amber and Rick. And Thorne is dating Taylor??? Say what? But apparently that is off screen. He doesn’t even get to appear when he sends Taylor a chocolate fountain on Valentine’s Day. Instead that is setup for Hope-Steffy fight. It’s like everything revolves around Hope-Liam-Steffy and it shouldn’t.
Everyone looks FABULOUS. Jacquie McInnes Wood looks AMAZING. And Adrienne Frantz is one incredibly lucky woman. I had no idea she was married to that hunk, Scott Bailey, but the fact she has continued to have steady work despite her, ahem, ability. Again, INCREDIBLY lucky.