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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Eric Forrester to Throw Family Gala as He Gets Closer to His Imminent Demise

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Viewers of The Bold and the Beautiful have been wondering if an eleventh hour reprieve will save the life of the patriarch of the Forrester fashion dynasty, Eric Forrester.

This has also raised concerns that Daytime Emmy winner, John McCook (Eric), might be exiting the show as one of the only two original cast members – the other being Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke).

Now, McCook took to his Instagram to share an article that appears in the latest edition of TV Guide Magazine, which previews that Eric is going to throw a party for his family with the intent of saying goodbye to them, since he believes most of them are not aware that he is dying. Problem is, many of the family do know and are gut-punched, but haven’t let on to Eric that they know.

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As previously announced, Winsor Harmon is set to return to B&B on December 5th to reprise his role as Thorne Forrester with Ashley Jones to follow on December 6th reprising her role as Dr. Bridget Forrester. Thorne and Bridget return to Los Angeles in anticipation of the family gala, not knowing what it’s truly all about.  No airdate was given in the article, as to when the party episodes begin.

McCook shared to TV Guide,“There’s something wonderful about having these relationships that we have as actors on the show. It’s very special for us to all be in the room together.”

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Back on October 30th, The Bold and the Beautiful’s supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk, posted on X ,”Filming 10 shows this week, and let’s just say it’s going to be very emotional for everyone.” This was attached to a photo of Eric Forrester’s portrait over the Forrester mansion mantel. Could it be that these upcoming party episodes were what Casey was referring to?

One key point thus far, is that while the doctor has told Eric (and secretly Brooke and Ridge) that he only has a few months left to live, there has been no definitive diagnosis that has been given for what ails Eric to the audience. We know he is coughing up blood and having tremors.  The doctor had revealed to Eric and Donna that Eric was having TIA’s (transient ischemic attack, AKA mini-strokes) but it was part of a bigger picture that he was trying to get to the bottom of.

So, with all that said, and with this heartbreaking ‘goodbye’ party that Eric is going to throw, do you really think he is going to die, or will a cure be found …. or misdiagnosis be revealed? Comment below.

 

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I really hope Eric isn’t dying, because John McCook is the beating heart of B&B. However, if he does pass, I really hope the writers use it as an opportunity to bring ALL the Forrester children back into the fold. Thorne and Bridget’s returns are welcome, but Felicia, Kristen and Rick have been MIA for years with no explanation. There are endless storyline possibilities if the show focused on the Forresters instead of it being all about Ridge, Brooke, Liam, Hope & Steffy all the time.

Thorne and Rick could team up to take over as heads of Forrester, and the rivalry between them and Ridge could be reignited.

Kristen and Zende can go off and start their own rival fashion house (and even bring a few Spectra’s with them!) since he has been sidelined in recent months.

Felicia could be paired with Bill, who is in desperate need of a new story and love interest. She could also bring her son Dino with her to buff up the younger set and create a love triangle with R.J. and Luna.

Meanwhile, Bridget could return to the hospital where she and Finn could start getting close, causing drama between her and Steffy.

There are so many possibilities if B&B were actually invested in writing for the trove of characters it has waiting on the sidelines for meaty material. If only…

I think exactly like you and have written this before. For my part, I would like Eric to die in order to relaunch the soap which has lost all its interest with Steffy, Hope and Liam. Let the Forresters: Felicia, Kristen and Rick come back to the forefront. He plays an essential role in the soap as the son of Brooke and Eric and rival of Ridge! Felicia & Bill would make a very beautiful couple! Zende needs his mother’s support. I wish Bridget would finally have an explanation with Deacon after all these years. That would be so much more interesting than Liam’s constant whining! With Roger Howarth’s departure from General Hospital, the actor could be hired to play Zack Hamilton (Taylor’s brother) or Connor Davies.

I agree can’t stand Liam with his constant whining and going from Steffy to Hope, Hope and Thomas make a good couple as do Steffy and Finn kick Liam to the kerb no part for him play.

How about Bridget & Bill?

Am looking forward to seeing Bridget and Thorne again. So sick of Ridge and Brooke lately and now with Zende causing trouble because of his jealousy for RJ. You could tell today that he’s going after his girlfriend, just hope she doesn’t fall for his crap. Also, what’s with Finn? He’s a Dr. Isn’t he, so why isn’t he stepping up to see if he can help Eric?

Brad Bell still the biggest joke in the soap world! KKL still trying to learn how to act after years and Thorsten Kaye ugh! KA a kick in the pants playing Taylor and he abused her now another long lost child of Don Diamont ugh

How Brad keeps up the fallacy of a show based on fashion in LA without one gay character remains quite unbelievable.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers Promo: Jason’s Back, Drew Begins to Make His Move, Portia Goes Into a Labor

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It’s a major week on General Hospital, and in the just released ABC promo for the action in and out of Port Charles, a major return, a baby on the way, and a displaced congressman coming back to life are at its epicenter. Let’s take a look!

In episodes airing July 13-17, first, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) is seen at the Metro Court pool trying to get justice for Jason! “My dad’s in prison because he covered for Rocco,” exclaims the teenager.

Next, we cut to Jason (Steve Burton) himself, who is thrown into a dark cell by a guard. It’s the first we have seen of two-time Daytime Emmy-winner, Steve Burton since his on-screen departure back in March. What has happened to Jason?

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Next, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is about to watch the domino effect of all her misdeeds and machinations come back to bite her. Now that Sidwell is in police custody, she has no way to gain access to the paralytic drug she has been using for months to keep her husband Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) in a locked-in state, unable to speak or move.

WILLOW IS LOSING CONTROL OF DREW

However, Drew is seen and he can finally move his hands and his feet and is moving around in his wheelchair. Then, Willow is seen beginning to freak out sharing, “We won’t be able to control Drew much longer!” Is Drew finally coming to get his comeuppance? What will be his first move against Willow, once he can walk and talk?

Finally, the promo comes to its conclusion, and Portia (Brooke Kerr) has suddenly gone into labor and she’s all alone! Will Curtis (Donnell Turner) or Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) show up in time or someone else to help her deliver her baby? Will there be medical complications that could derail the birth of her child? Stay tuned.

In addition, you can check out the full list of official GH spoilers for the week here.

Now let us know, will Jason be released from his imprisonment pronto thanks to Josslyn’s deal with Z, or suffer some more? Do you hope Drew gets payback on Willow? And who do you think will help deliver Portia’s baby? Weigh-in via the comment section below, but first check out “The Clock is Ticking” latest GH promo.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Daphne’s Devastated, Steffy Finds Herself at a Crossroads with Finn

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This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, the official spoilers for the CBS soap share that there is major trouble ahead in two marriages; Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire), and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan).

First, Carter and Daphne have been trying to conceive their first child together, but something is wrong and during a conversation at the hospital with Dr. Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda), Daphne will learn the terrible truth. What will happen to their marriage if she cannot conceive a child, or is something else been found medically by Li?

Then, after Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) implores her son, Finn (Tanner Novlan), to give her yet another chance to be a part of his life, and her grandson, Hayes, it appears that Finn is going to once again go to bat for his mother with Steffy. By week’s end, B&B teases that the couple is at a major crossroads. How can Steffy fear for her life and that of her kids with Sheila around, and if she doesn’t agree to what Finn wants, what will happen to their happy union? Stay tuned.

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ELECTRA AND WILL CAN’T SEEM TO GET TOGETHER

Elsewhere, Electra (Laneya Grace) is bemoaning her break-up with Will (Crew Morrow) over his keeping the Logan fashion house agenda a secret from her. Right there to pick up the pieces is R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti), who is more than happy to drive a further wedge between Will and Electra.

However, while Dylan (Sydney Bullock) makes another play for Will, he is filled with regret of not coming forward and bracing Electra for Hope jumping ship to Logan, and their new jewelry line featuring the “Hope for the Future Diamond.” How long will Electra and Will remain apart?

Take a look at the official B&B spoilers for the week of July 13-17 below.

Monday, July 13

Will turns to Bill for guidance. Sheila pleads with Finn for another chance.

Tuesday, July 14

Daphne receives devastating news.

Jessica encourages Dylan to make her move.

Wednesday, July 15

Will is consumed by regret over not being honest with Electra.

Steffy offers Daphne comfort and support.

Thursday, July 16

Ridge and Eric hope the latest couture showing will shift attention away from Logan.

Will attempts to get through to Electra

Carter and Daphne’s marriage is tested like never before.

Friday, July 17

Steffy and Finn find themselves at a defining crossroads.

Eric draws a hard line, demanding Will stay away from his family.

The women at Bikini try and help Will move on.

Several months back, when Carter and Daphne were getting set to say their “I do’s,” Murielle Hilaire and Lawrence Saint-Victor visited You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, and at that time, if you read between the lines, they foreshadowed something may happen when the couple try to have a child. You can check that conversation out below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think Steffy and Finn should break-up or stay together over the Sheila issue? Do you think Daphne learns she cannot have a child? Will she and Carter then adopt, find a surrogate or is something else going on here? And, should Electra and Will just make up already? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Spoilers Video: Dylan Cozies Up to Will; Is This the Moment for ‘DILL?’

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Next week on all-new episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, the CBS soap opera’s latest preview video indicates that after Electra (Laneya Grace) and Will’s (Crew Morrow) dust up, it looks like Dylan (Sydney Bullock) takes the opportunity to make her move.

In the spoilers video, Dylan is at the beach house with Will and tells him, that this time and for the record that if she were to be with him, she would not be living above the garage. Clearly, she has designs to move into Will’s home and to be with him in his bed. Is this moment that Will and Dylan change their relationship, officially?

On the official B&B Instagram account in the comment thread, Sydney Bullock wrote, “It’s about time for some more DILL, ” and she tagged Crew Morrow. The young star answered her in the thread, sharing, “I heard the people were calling for it 😝.

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Elsewhere, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is in for stunner with her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan). He tells his wife, he thinks they should allow his mother, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) back into their lives. How on earth will Steffy come to terms with this?

Then, Dr Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) has a conversation with Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) in her medical office at the hospital. Daphne and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) have been trying to have a baby. However, Li has what appears to be devastating news for her. Daphne asks, What do you have to tell me?” Li looks concerned. We fade to black.

You can check out the “Next week on The Bold and the Beautiful” preview video below.

Now weigh-in: Are you rooting for Dylan and Will to be together? What do you think is the issue with Daphne not being able to become pregnant? And, will Steffy blow a gasket over Sheila with Finn? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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