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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
All My Children
Mark Consuelos Celebrates Kelly Ripa’s 56th Birthday on ‘Live,’ But Remember When Wendy Williams Outed the Couple as Married Before Anyone at ‘All My Children’ Knew?
On the Friday, October 2 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, the morning talk show marked the 56th birthday of Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley Vaughan Santos, All My Children).
During the opening segment, Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo Santos, All My Children) humorously comparing his wife to both Gandhi and Groucho Marx, reflecting on both her comedic ability and peaceful ways.
Later, they went on to discuss the origins of her name and the most popular picks to name babies back in the year she was born, 1970. They were Kimberly, Lisa, and Jennifer for girls and Michael, David, and James for the boys.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Ripa recalled that she learned she was almost named Kim. However, their neighbors at the time had two daughters Kelly and Kim, which is what her parents wanted to call them, but they settled on Kelly and and her younger sister, Linda.
At the conclusion of the episode, Mark rolled out a huge cake for his wife. It was, “Happy birthday from all of us here at Live and at home.” Next, he cut the cake, and Ripa grabbed his face and gave him a “thank you” kiss.
Photo: JPI
KELLY AND MARK TRIED TO KEEP THEIR VEGAS WEDDING ON THE DOWN LOW
All of this brings back memories of how Kelly and Mark’s Las Vegas wedding ceremony went public in 1996 while the two were still on All My Children playing Mateo Santos and Hayley Vaughan. In essence, they were outed by then radio host Wendy Williams! They discussed it on the talk show back in 2024.
In fact, the duo hid their marriage from their All My Children castmates for months, until they found out Williams got wind of the nuptials and spread the intel on the airwaves.
The two recalled their secret wedding on a 2024 episode of Live! “We’d eloped. It’d been a few months at that point. We’d been married for three months, nobody at All My Children knew we were even dating, much less married to each other. We’re brushing our teeth and we’ve got Wendy Williams’ radio show on. We’re listening, and she’s like, ‘I’ve got celebrity dish!”
EYEWITNESS
Next Ripa continued, “The celebrities,’ I guess they had a broad use of the term back then, was the fact that ‘two soap stars from All My Children, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos eloped in Las Vegas.’ There was this eyewitness that worked in the Clark County courthouse that said we eloped, and the news broke, and we had to tell everybody we were married.”
Live With Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Check your local listings for times in your area.
Share your birthday wishes for Kelly in the comment section, and let us know your thoughts on how Wendy Williams broadcast the news, unbeknownst to the All My Children newlyweds, that they tied the knot in Vegas? Check out Mark and the ‘Live’ studio audience singing ‘happy birthday’ to Kelly in the post below.
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Beyond the Gates
TUNE-IN: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Banneker Homecoming Episodes, EP Sheila Ducksworth Speaks on Impact HBCUs Have in Real Life
As previously reported, kicking off today, is a two-part Beyond the Gates, when The Duprees gather to celebrate Banneker University’s homecoming weekend.
The producers and writers are taking an opportunity to spotlight the rich traditions of the long-held tradition of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its fictional university.
The episodes are today on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday, October 2 and next week on Monday, October 5, where in true Beyond the Gates fashion, there will be some surprising drama that ensues when someone shows up!
Photo: CBS
BANNEKER REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS
Sheila Duckworth, (executive producer, Beyond the Gates) spoke to Soaps.com to give some insight on the decision for the series to illustrate the ties that bind with HBCUs.
“It was important that we have this school as almost a character on our canvas, right from the beginning. Beyond even education, HBCUs have been pivotal when it comes to everything from economic progression and fostering a sense of community to the development of leadership skills,” explained Ducksworth. “From the beginning, we wanted to illustrate that what the Duprees are able to do in the world was a direct reflection of the impact HBCU’s have in real life.”
EVERYTHING HAS ITS PURPOSE
The EP talked about how purposeful the elements that integrate Banneker into the overall story of Beyond the Gates are including: the Dupree family door knocker that is a lion, the mascot for the fictional university, plus, the upcoming fight song that the cast will sing together on the Monday, October 5 episode, and the painting the hangs at Fairmont Crest.
That portrait of Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) father, George Cheeks Dupree, that hangs prominently at the country club, was named after CBS executive George Cheeks (now Chairman of TV and Media, Paramount), and as Ducksworth says of the legacy of Vernon’s father, “He was the architect of Fairmont Crest.”
So, are you looking forward to these episodes honoring HBCU traditions with the Dupree and the Richardson clans? What surprises do you think might be in store come next week? Let us know via the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
‘General Hospital’ Alum Tajh Bellow Fills In for ‘Days of our Lives’ Tyler Joseph Andrews in the Role of Theo Carver
After an earlier post on Thursday, October 1 about General Hospital alumni Tajh Bellow’s (ex-TJ Ashford) upcoming project from Issa Rae’s HOOPAE Digital, comes word that Bellow is temporarily stepping into the role of Days of our Lives Theo Carver to fill in for Tyler Joseph Andrews on the Peacock streaming soap opera.
According to TV Insider, Bellow will be making a one-day appearance next week on the October 6 episode of DAYS as Andrews was unable to make the tape date that was shot 10 months ago on a day last December. Andrews (pictured below) took over the role of Theo in September of 2025.
In Bellow’s upcoming episode as Theo, he will share scenes with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez). A DAYS spokesperson tells the outlet that Bellow “stepped seamlessly into the role, and the cast and crew were grateful for his professionalism and commitment, albeit for only one episode.”
Photo: JPI
TAJH WILL BE SEEN IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN OCTOBER
As General Hospital fans know, Tajh played the role of TJ Ashford from 2018 to his last appearance in December of 2024. Along the way, he received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as TJ, the last being in 2025 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
In addition, bellow along with Y&R alum Loren Lott will be seen starting on October 14 in the new Love Island spoof series, The Compatibility Experiment. The show will drop exclusively on TikTok and the PineDrama platform.
The Compatibility Experiment gives a satirical look at reality dating shows, think Love Island! The story centers around Kelvin (Bellow) and Camila (Lott), whose relationship is put to the test when they join a reality show to try to win a the million dollar prize.
So, what do you think of Tajh stepping in for Tyler Joseph Andrews as Theo on DAYS? Perhaps, the soap opera liked his work that he might be considered for another role in the future bringing Bellow back to the soaps? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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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.