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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Rebecca Budig on Brad Bell’s Plan to ‘Draw Out’ and Play the Long Game with Taylor/Deacon/Sheila (Exclusive)
On The Bold and the Beautiful, the big question is: what will Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) do, if and when she finds out that her husband Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) has fallen deeply for his therapist, Dr. Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig), while she keeps pontificating how ‘grateful’ she is to Taylor for saving her rocky marriage.
But where does the story go from here? Will Sheila be collateral damage as Deacon and Taylor can’t deny their feelings for each other? Will she revert to the Sheila of old and find a way to drive a wrecking ball through their secret relationship (although half of their loved ones already know) and seek revenge?
During this week’s visit to You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Rebecca Budig, Sean Kanan and Kimberlin Brown weighed-in on the future of Taylor, Deacon and Sheila during a livestream chat, where they also addressed several questions from fans who joined in.

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However, when discussing how they see their on-screen drama unfolding, Rebecca Budig shared that she had been told by The Bold and the Beautiful’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell, that for this particular romance, triangle, etc, he wants to take the long game approach instead of a simple resolve.
Rebecca revealed, “I will tell you that Brad said he really wanted to ‘draw this out’, and I like that. They’ve taken some time with it, because, you know, a lot of these shows (soap operas), they don’t really take a lot of time to develop any relationships anymore. Everything’s so fast. So, it’s been really fun because I got to develop a relationship with Deacon, but also with Sheila.”
Sean Kanan added, “I think one of the things I’ve noticed, and yes, we move quickly, but we’ve all been doing this a long time in this show. This is my 25th year, and I have learned that even though you don’t always know where the bullet train is headed, that Brad knows what he’s doing, and always brings it around and always brings a crescendo of a confluence of storylines together. And in knowing that, it kind of takes some pressure off. You then can really be in the present and go, ‘I don’t need to worry where this is going. I just need to play what’s in front of me and know that he’s going to deliver great story.”

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While Kimberlin Brown gave the teasiest of teases, “I would say, don’t change the channel because it’s gonna be big. I wish I could tell you more, it’s gonna be big.” Just how far Sheila might go this time, given her historic track record, from starting out as nasty nurse Sheila on The Young and the Restless, to shooting her own son and daughter-in-law, Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), on B&B remains to be seen!
In case you missed it, you can check out our live chat with Kimberlin, Sean and Rebecca below. And, make sure to catch Rebecca along with Greg Rikaart (Leo, Days of our Lives) on their CBS branded podcast series, Soapy, which this week features legendary casting director, Judy Blye Wilson (All My Children, The Young and the Restless).
Now weigh-in: do you want to see the Taylor/Deacon/Sheila story drawn out and built up, so when Sheila does find out, it’s a bigger fallout, or do you want Sheila to find out sooner and later, and if she does, how do you want to see her handle it? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
i will say i wasn’t really liking rebecca busing as taylor until she got involved as deacons therapist! many will gripe but i am liking this triangle and am watching to see where it goes .
i really wasn’t liking rebecca budig as Taylor until she became Deacon’s therapist ! i am watching and look forward to see where this triangle goes .
Love Rebecca as Taylor
I don’t know how any actors on this show can in all good concience work with very vocal Trump supporter Kimberlin Brown considering what he is doing to the USA! I live in Canada and what he is trying to do to us up here is utterly terrifying! He is really putting us Canadians through the wringer.
I don’t understand how any actor can support such a man yet so vocally. Just the sight of Kimberlin Brown gives me the absolute creeps. She is the reason i quit watching this show many years ago!!
Oh, please. I enjoy an actor for there performance, regardless of their political views. I’m in Canada too. Would you rather have us aligned with China or Russia lmao? Not everything is all bad or all good in a person and that includes Trump!
Love Kimberlin love Donald love America and so glad I’m not from Canada
Give it a rest or maybe you need to talk to the families who have been attacked and killed by illegal aliens I don’t care what people say who read cue cards for a living either side and should not be a side protect Americans you want to blame someone blame Congress for both sides more interested in power and money hell have not balanced a budget in 40 years so glad I do not have children who get to try to pay off 38 trillion and climbing in debt.Schumer Clinton Obama bush all etc don’t give a shit about you . Now learn to deal with it. I’m disgusted that here we go again more money that we don’t have so chew on that.
I don’t know what you are trying to say. All I know is that I live in Saskatchewan and all my friends across Canada are terrified about what Donald Trump would like to do to us with tariffs and his constant threats to take us over and turn us in to the 51st state!
I am so proud to be a Canadian and all of this is very disturbing.
I forgot to add that Ms. Brown was one of my all time favorite daytime actresses so I was crushed to hear of her beliefs.
No one is illegal on stolen land.
I love this storyline and don’t mind at all that the storyline won’t be rushed. I’m also enjoying Katie starting her own LOGAN line with Bill and Eric!
Me too I love katie
I’m in this for the long haul! It’s interesting watching Deacon and Taylor getting more attracted to each other but yet fighting feelings and of course I have to see.how Sheila handles this.
Anything to keep Sheila around!
If this romance finally puts the final nail in the coffin of the Brooke, Ridge, Taylor triangle, I am all for it. Although I did want to see Sheila turn a corner and not return to type. However, if this triangle is going to be long lasting, let Sheila’s response be something more inspired than going crazy and trying to kill Taylor. Back in the day the soap’s bad girl always had lots of schemes to keep the main couple apart, without resorting to violence– cunning yes, crazy no.
Someone needs to tell Bell that Ivy is NOT a tennie bopper in Jr high !! Good grief !! Taylor should lose her license. The whole rushed lovestory is not believable!! Love Eric and Katie at Logans !!!! Finally , Brooke and Ridge will get thrown of their high “destiny” horse !!!!!!!
Hate Taylor and Deacon no chemistry. ! I guess , at least it’s NOT Ridge !! Wish they could have kept Nick around for Taylor ! Love the name “Trick !”
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.”
STAYING CAMERA READY
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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