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Don Diamont Gets Emotional Talking About His ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Co-Star ‘Thee Heather Tom’ (Exclusive ‘Soapy’ Preview)

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Don Diamont (Bill Spencer) is the special guest on this week’s all new edition of Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Don’s episode drops Tuesday morning, August 18. During his visit, Diamont talks about his 40+ years in daytime, his co-stars, and much more.
Don has had the distinction on appearing on three different soap operas throughout his career, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless and his current home on The Bold and the Beautiful. His road to B&B, began after in his second run in the role of Brad Carlton on Y&R, when he was let go. Diamont played Brad from 1985-1996 and again from 1998-2009. Little did he know, he had someone being his biggest cheerleader behind the scenes, six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom (Katie Logan).
While Heather and Don worked together on The Young and the Restless, when she played Victoria Newman, it wasn’t until Don came to B&B that the two truly got to develop something special, and now since 2009, the ups and downs of the relationship of Dollar Bill and his “Katie” have often resulted in some of the most dramatic moments in the past 16 years.

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HEATHER TOM GOES FOR HER RECORD-BREAKING 7TH DAYTIME EMMY WIN
Heather Tom is once again in the running for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series at this year’s upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in late October. If she were to win, she would become the winningest actress in a Daytime Emmy history, breaking the tie with Erika Slezak (ex-Viki, One Life to Live).
During his visit with ‘Soapy’s’ Rebecca and Greg, when Budig asks him about working withHeather Tom, Diamont becomes overcome with tears welling up in his eyes, for the love, admiration and respect he has for his longtime co-star, in this exclusive preview clip provided to Michael Fairman TV below.
In it, Diamont expressed about Tom, “The greatest .. it makes me emotional… the greatest blessing in my professional life. Beth Maitland (Traci) at that point in my career (with Y&R), and then Heather, later.”

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DON DIAMONT EXPLAINS THE ROAD TO ON-SCREEN LOVE STORY WITH HEATHER TOM
Explaining how he wound up paired in story with Heather Tom, Diamont provided a bit of history lesson to the ‘Soapy’ podcast co-hosts. “The story goes, which Heather always tells, when she heard I was coming to B&B and God bless, Brad Bell (executive producer, and head writer, B&B) that after being all of a sudden, out of nowhere, being fired from Y&R, Brad brings me over to B&B.”
Don continued, “Heather hears I’m coming, and she is somewhere where she couldn’t talk so, she had to reach under the table and type, ‘I want Don Diamont,’ t0 Brad. So, that to me is an Emmy. That to me, that Heather Tom, that I call ‘Thee Heather Tom,” wanted to work with me, that was enormously flattering.”
Realizing how lucky he is to have such a phenomenal leading lady by his side, it never goes unnoticed by Diamond. “It is such a gift,” he said. “She’s just the best person. The finest actress, just fun and funny and so talented, just amazing. It has just been my great privilege and joy to work opposite her all these years.”
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For new or past episodes from the ‘Soapy’ audio/video podcast series, you can find them via the Audacy app and the CBS brand YouTube channel. The podcast is produced by the Paramount Multiplatform Production Group, with Mike Benson serving as executive producer.
You can check out Don getting choked up, and explaining how important Heather Tom has been to his TV and ‘Bold and Beautiful’ career, below.
Now let us know, do you love seeing Katie and Bill together on B&B? Do you consider, like Don and many others in the daytime drama industry, that Heather Tom is one of the greatest actresses of all-time, with her six and counting Emmys to her name? Let us know via the comment section.
His firing from The Young and the Restless truly was out of nowhere. Brad Carlton deserved to continue on!
Did anyone ever find out why Don and his character of ‘Brad Carlton’s were let go from ‘Y&R’??
Both of them are so fantastic a joy to watch every day along with Crew.
I do not like some of the strange turns the character Bill Spencer but I always enjoy Don Diamont. And when he is paired with Heather Tom? Score! The chemistry and believability of them as a couple, a team, is so strong. I hope Bill is not written to be a womanizer ever again. The character is more interesting as Katie’s protector and defender. What better motivator for his machination against the ‘dressmaker’ than that?! So…More Bill and Katie, please. More. Don Diamont and Heather Tom.
And yes, what was going on with Y&R to kill of Brad Carlton?!? And Colleen?!? I will never understand.
Just a stunning zaddy
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Marquita Goings to Chat Live on the Michael Fairman Channel

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.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.
In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.
However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE
Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!
“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”
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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.
So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”
While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.
Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”
Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
Wil Traval Talks His ‘General Hospital’ Debut and Being Paired with Kelly Thiebaud

The Friday, October 16 episode of General Hospital marked the on-screen debut of the mysterious Jude, played by primetime vet and Australian-born Wil Traval.
While not much has been revealed just yet, Traval spoke to TV Insider in his first conversation since joining the iconic ABC soap opera in a new interview out today.
As GH fans witnessed, Jude was introduced in scenes at a bar with Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), and it would seem this may be her new leading man after things went south between Britt and Jason (Steve Burton). Traval said of working with the Daytime Emmy-winning Thiebaud, “I can’t speak more highly of her. I think she’s fantastic. It’s the biggest delight in my life to be working with her.”

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FROM BROKEN BACK TO PORT CHARLES
As it turns out, Wil was supposed to be on board for a very short visit to Port Charles. However, as he revealed, things didn’t go the way he planned and his stay got extended!
“Originally, it was going to be a short guest role, I believe, and at the end of the week I got a call saying they might want to offer me a contract on the show, which was a real surprise and delight.” the actors shared. “And the rest is history from there.”
The road to General Hospital was not an easy one in some other respects. Traval was in the middle of recovering from a car accident that broke his back when he got the call to submit a self-tape for the role of the mysterious stranger back in June. Suddenly, he found himself getting a callback which in turn led to a chemistry read with Kelly Thiebaud.
WHO IS JUDE?
In the week to come, General Hospital viewers will learn Jude’s connections to the residents of Port Charles and his true identity.
With an Australian contingent on the canvas, and its tentacles throughout GH history including: Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer); Robert Scorpio (the late Tristan Rogers); and Josslyn’s father Jax (last played by Ingo Rademacher), and Jerry Jacks (last played by Sebastian Roche), one would think Jude HAS to be tied to these characters from down under, or does he?
So, what did you think of Wil Traval’s on-screen debut as Jude? Who do you think he will be revealed to be connected to? Do you think Jude will make a solid leading man for Kelly Thiebaud’s Britt Westbourne in story? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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