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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Luna Shocks Bill with a Kiss! Rebecca Budig’s First Scenes with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood

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This week on The Bold and the Beautiful featured some very awkward and surprising smooches. First, a drunken Hope (Annika Noelle) planted a kiss on Finn (Tanner Novlan) at the Forrester shindig for Brooke’s bedroom line. Then, on the Friday, August 16th episode of the CBS daytime soap opera, Luna (Lisa Yamada) plants a kiss on Dollar Bill Spencer (Don Diamont)!

In story, Luna comes to see Bill and asks for the results of the latest paternity tests, where he informs her that he is not her biological father. Bill tells Luna that no matter the test results he will always be by her side; given the difficult circumstances which finds her mother, Poppy (Romy Park), in jail as the suspect for Tom and Hollis’ murders.

Bill tells Luna he has to assume that Tom was her father. Luna is stunned and says, “Did my mom really kill my dad to keep me from knowing who he was?” Bill is not certain, but the two commiserate in losing each other as dad and daughter. As sad as Luna is, she tells Bill she is so grateful for him. She then says, “Your not my dad, but you’re a man. The most compassionate, strong, beautiful, incredible man I’ve ever met.”

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Next, Luna reaches for Bill for a hug, and that is followed by her kissing Bill on the lips! Bill is shocked, while Luna looks eerily happy. What is going on here? Is B&B setting up a triangle between Bill/Luna/Will? Speaking of kisses, Finn is still admonishing Hope for kissing him and is set on telling Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) all about it. Hope begs him not to tell, but he says she ruined everything.

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Steffy gets a surprise when Taylor (Rebecca Budig) shows up at the cliff house and the two catch-up on all that has gone on with the launch and success of Brooke’s Bedroom line and Steffy’s troubles with Hope and her husband Finn. Steffy says she is glad her mother is here. Taylor says she has her daughter’s back no matter what. The scenes marked the first time viewers have seen the newly cast Taylor with Steffy. Eventually, Finn shows up needing to talk to Steffy. What will he admit?

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So, what did you think of Luna kissing Bill? What did you think of Rebecca Budig in scenes with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as her on-screen mother? Share your thoughts in the comment section, then check out below a preview for next week on B&B.

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Friday’s show perfectly exemplified why B&B is a total disaster right now. Rebecca Budig is a great actress, but entirely wrong for the role. If they wanted to bring Taylor back, it should have been either Hunter Tylo or Krista Allen, and if a recast was necessary, they could have at least gone with someone who looks the part, like Vanessa Marcil or Alicia Minshew.

As for Hope, lord knows what’s wrong with her, but ever since her relationship with Thomas ended it seems like the writers are purposely trying to ruin her character. I’m glad Finn isn’t going to keep this secret, and I really hope it means an end to this story before a full-blown affair begins.

And as for Luna and Bill… the kiss was nauseating. Luna has spent months thinking Bill is her father, and the minute they realized she isn’t, she KISSES him!? This girl is seriously messed up. I could do without the whole Nozawa clan.

Seriously, this show needs a major overhaul.

Truer words were never spoken. I completely agree with everything you said.

Jimmy, you hit the nail in the head on each subject. I loved Rebecca as Greenlee but the age & look is so off as Steffy’s mom.
Luna kissing Bill was disturbing. Are they going to make her àn evil person now?
Leave Hope alone. Steffy is sickening!

I saw two friends or sisters glad to see each other, not mother and daughter and what made it even worse was Taylor asking for her Grandchildren, just stupid and unbelievable!
As far as Luna, I can see where she might have “crushed” on Bill, seeing all the romance going on between him and her mother and thinking she might have a little of that “action” too. It just does not seem like the Luna we have come to know.I’m also thinking, now that she knows Bill is not her Dad, she’d just take a shot at him in a non- paternal way.

Where is RJ? She has turned awful. Wish her and gold digging mother would leave!

The mother looks younger than daughter

Nothing should shock you about this show. Remember when they had Ridge and Bridgette kissing when for years he thought she was his daughter. Brad Bell is off his rocker very disturbed.

That Bill and Luna scene was disgusting! You think that someone is your daddy and when you find out he’s not, you wanna jump his bones??!! Maybe Luna isn’t so innocent. Maybe she knew what she was doing when she got into bed with Zende? What about the love of her life RJ, who’s rarely seen now. Now, this foolishness with Rebecca Budig, it looked totally ridiculous! It seemed like two friends catching up, instead of mother and daughter – Ain’t gonna work!

I just hope NuTaylor is not back to try and get Ridge back. I’ve had enough of that triangle. Maybe she will get in line for Bill. He seems to be quite a chick magnet these days…Poppy, Katie, now Luna and probably Li too. Everybody wants Bill. ? I don’t get it. I wish Hope would go back with Liam and forget about Finn. She’s starting to act like her mother.

I hope NuTaylor is not going to start chasing after Ridge again. I’ve had enough of that old tired love triangles. Let Brooke have him. Or maybe she’ll get in the line for Bill like everyone else these days.

Daddy issues again on BB

If Luna is not the killer this is just disgusting and do not get me started on Budig

Rebecca Budig is not believable in the role of a mother to a 30-something year old woman. Period.
Luna kissing Bill and her smile afterward was creepy, but at least it was unexpected, unlike the predictability that is typical of this show. Finally, something that the audience didn’t see coming months ahead of time.

Maybe they will go back to the tease that Fen is the father.

Funny, I was just thinking that. Could he have been drunk one time while in College and Aunt Poppy took advantage of hìm? Maybe that’s why Li hates her so much. I also know Finn ‘s father knows something too. I don’t believe Sheila is Finn’s mother either. I do think we are on to something here.

The actors Luna Poppy RJ and even Li who I once had high hopes for exit as for the character of Katie exit also trying to make Sheila a heroine nonsense . Don Diamont wasted he has no chemistry with anyone . The whole show is a mess and it is sad but who cares. Brad would cut his nose off to spite his face and KKL is old news .

I’m so disappointed & disgusted with B&B show with Luna’s kiss,

I think Bill should be Luna’s Dad, they both deserve it

I see where this–Luna kissing Bill– is going. Luna’s the murderer, not Poppy. She’s getting her revenge for all of her mom’s embarrassing behavior and finally sees a life of luxury with Bill Spencer as her guardian, maybe eventual partner.

I hope they hurry up and bring up the fact that steffy did the same thing in Paris with Liam.Please bring this up soon

OK…you know what: On Friday’s episode (on 8/16) of B&B, Luna planting that creepy, sickening and icky kiss on Dollar Bill was bad enough. And…then (from there) B&B actually had the nerve to show (for a second time!!!!!) that stupid kiss again!!!!! WHAT THE HELL?!?!?!?!?! To me, this is the final straw!!!!! And Jimmy said it very, very perfectly…B&B is a total disaster right now. William J. Bell must be very, very angrily rolling all over the place in his own grave right now. My Bottom Line: Brad Bell…SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!!! Moron.

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WWE ‘Night of Champions’ Shocker: Sami Zayn Pins Cody Rhodes for Undisputed World Heavyweight Title

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After a decade in WWE, Sami Zayn is finally living his dream, at least for now, as the new Undisputed WWE champion.

In an absolute stunning ending to the Saturday, June 27 Night of Champions PLE streaming on ESPN live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zayn pinned Cody Rhodes to win the triple-threat match over Rhodes and Gunther.  The crowd was mostly behind Zayn given his Syrian-descent, but who was born in Canada.

Cody Rhodes’ third WWE title reign has come to an end, Gunther took his frustration out on his own loss on WWE SmackDown GM, Nick Aldis, backstage after the match, which led to an altercation leading everyone to speculate Aldis will come out of ring retirement to face Gunther at August’s SummerSlam. Meanwhile, the future for Rhodes is less clear. Will this be the time that he finally turns heel? Stay tuned.

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As the cameras rolled, and as Zayn was making his way back up the ring ramp with the title belt, he shared, “A lot of folks said I would never win the WWE championship. But I stand here tonight in front of my people, the WWE Champion. Twenty-plus years in the game at the highest level, never got the recognition. Ten-plus years chasing this championship… I don’t care what happens to me tomorrow, next week, next month, next year. Forever, I will be Sami Zayn, WWE champion.”

THE RULER IS NOW THE KING

Meanwhile, in other key Night of Champion match-ups: The Men’s King of the Ring was crowned when Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso. Now, earning his title shot at SummerSlam, will he pick Zayn or Roman Reigns as his opponent?

In the Women’s Queen of the Ring after being cursed by Danhausen, Liv Morgan lost to Iyo Sky, who then turned around after being named Queen of the Ring to tell Morgan she looks forward to wrestling her again for her title at SummerSlam.

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Elsewhere on the card, Trick Williams retained his Men’s United States Championship over Ricky SaintsTiffany Stratton bested Jade Cargill to retain the Women’s US Championship with the help of a belt to the face by Charlotte Flair to Cargill, in a crazy finish, with multiple women popping up from under the ring apron including: Chelsea Green, Michin and B-Fab.

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR SETH?

In the best match of the night, Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker in a steel cage match which saw both men go to extremes to take down the other. While Rollins now needs to move on to a new program away from The Vision revenge story, Breakker, who showed what a phenomenal athlete and performer he is once again, also should move on to a singles competition.

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During the post-show interview on ESPN, Rollins reminded the audience what is true. He never lost the WWE championship currently held by his nemesis Roman Reigns. Seth had to vacate it due to his shoulder surgery. Will we finally be on the road to “The Shield” rematch years in the making between Reigns and Rollins, or will that need to wait till WrestleMania 43, which will also take place in Riyadh in 2027?

So many questions coming out of WWE Night of Champions! Take a look at some of the highlights below.

Now let us know, were you shocked to see Sami Zayn pin Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed World Title? Glad for Oba and Iyo? How would you grade the night? We give it a B+.  Let us know via the comment section.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

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On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.

In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.

Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.

Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?

In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.

ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION

Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy  and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.

Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.

ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA

In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.

It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.

So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Hope Floors the Runway and the Forresters!

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FINALLY! The Friday, June 26 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful revealed that Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) is officially the lead designer of “Logan’s” new line, sending her mother Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang), Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and others into a tailspin!

It’s been weeks of flip-flopping for Hope, not sure if she should leave Forrester when Steffy finally told her they were putting a focus on “Hope for the Future,” in the near term. But, she finally stuck to her guns and with Liam (Scott Clifton) by her side, propping her up and making her see that even if it hurts her mother now, eventually Brooke will see what a great businesswoman her daughter has become.

As the models walk the runway at Katie’s (Heather Tom) fashion show, and as the Forresters watch the livestream (which Liam said is being watched by 4 million people?), Wyatt (Darin Brooks) shows up to tell Hope and Liam that the “rock” is ready to go.

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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE DIAMOND BACK AROUND HOPE’S NECK

Suddenly, Hope is stunned when they surprise her with the “The Hope for the Future Diamond!”Liam explains that Wyatt tracked it down. They wanted her to wear it. (But isn’t this the fake diamond?) Hope is beyond touched and fastens it it around her neck as the models make their final walk.

Next, Katie takes to the runaway amid thunderous applause and introduces Deke (Harrison Cone) who takes a bow with his dad, Deacon (Sean Kanan) in the audience who stands up for his son, then realizes he is the only one doing so. He quickly sits down.

In the CEO office of Forrester where everyone is gathered, Katie announces another surprise at the show and during the livestream. She wants everyone to meet the other half of the line. And as Katie put it, “The spirit that drives it, the creative visionary with an imprint so profound that they named the collection after her… Hope by Logan!” Brooke’s jaw-drops going, “What???”

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Next, Katie intros Hope wearing the ‘Hope For the Future Diamond,’ and Hope takes to the runaway and struts her stuff. Meanwhile, Brooke, who is stunned says out loud, “What are you doing there? What is happening?” We fade to black.

Are you glad Hope stuck to her guns (after all the wishy-washy-ness) and became the lead designer at “Logan?” Do you hope Hope and Brooke have a major mother/daughter blowout? Are you looking forward to a scene where Hope and Steffy have it out over this? And will Katie and Brooke have another massive fight? What did you think of the fashion? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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