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Trans Actor and B&B Alum Scott Turner Schofield Notes, “Soap Operas Have Always Known That the Most Compelling Stories are the Ones Society’s Still Wrestling With”
It was 2015 and on The Bold and the Beautiful, Maya Avant was revealed to be a transgender character, and the role was played by current Beyond the Gates star, Karla Mosley, who is a cis actress.
In a recent interview Mosley shared why she stepped away from the role of Maya, and that she would not play another transgender character again in her career, because it would feel “truly inappropriate,” given that, fast-forward over the last 10 years, Hollywood has moved towards casting trans performers in trans roles and because of her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Later, in 2015, B&B brought into the canvas, Maya’s friend, Nick played by trans actor and activist, Scott Turner Schofield. Nick eventually wound up officiating the wedding of Maya to the love of her life, Rick Forrester then played by Jacob Young.
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By B&B casting Schofield, he became the first openly trans actor to appear in a soap opera and eventually went on to become the first trans actor to be nominated for an Emmy for his work in Sean Kanan’s digital drama series, Studio City.
Now ,in a new interview with PEOPLE during June’s Pride Month, Scott gave high praise to daytime drama and The Bold and the Beautiful for opening the door on television for more trans performers to hopefully walk through.
“Peppermint just had a groundbreaking trans wedding on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest – and I cheered. I love her and all she does. But we did that on The Bold and the Beautiful 10 years ago,” shared Schofield. He went on to say,“ Soap operas have always known that the most compelling stories are the ones society’s still wrestling with. Throw in a bizarre love triangle and a moral dilemma, and you’ve got the formula that’s kept some soaps rolling for over 50 years.”
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Scott also expressed his hopes that, “For the sake of my community – and honestly, for the sake of television itself — I hope more producers and execs find the guts that soaps have always had to tell complex stories about very different people. At this point, it’s not just activism. It’s good business sense.”
After reading the article on Scott, Karla Mosley took to her Instagram and shared, “LOVE and FEEL every word of this exclusive interview with my friend Scott Turner Schofield on the importance of not just being a “historic first”, but making sure you’re not the last. Here here!
Scott and I played besties on The Bold and the Beautiful and he points to the groundbreaking nature of Soap Operas. But that we have to keep expanding our “risky” storytelling beyond Soaps! Scott was shining back when we got to play together and has been shining ever since.”
So, should TV and film producers follow the examples set by The Bold and the Beautiful and be more inclusive weaving trans characters played by trans actors into their canvas? Did you like the the story of Maya Avant and her friend Nick on B&B? Do you feel that soap opera’s have always broken ground or showcased flashpoints in our culture? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Lordy you did not step away from anything Bell as usual got bored and your character disappeared. It was a totally ignorant storyline because he had to go back and do rewrites to even make it plausible the same way he is doing with Looney Luna.
It does seem Mr. Bell gets an idea, develops it quickly without suspense and like a child with toy, tires of it. I wonder if soaps have long-term bibles anymore. Maya Avant and Rick Forrester came and went rather quickly. It is one thing to be the first and to introduce stories. It is better to sustain them too. It happens a lot on B&B but every soap seems to do it. The gay character of Hank of ATWT… Nikki’s MS diagnosis on Y&R… any soap character with breast cancer… any effects from a trauma… disregard for law and order…
Thanks I’m glad to see I’m not the only one out here going what has happened and I don’t believe they do any long term story telling anymore they just throw it against the wall. I only keep a little track of two and just about to throw in the towel I have on Y&R and B&B I catch it once in a while ! Oh seen Katie’s heart transplant scar lately.
You mentioned cancer storylines being a cancer survivor for four years yes I would like for them to mention it you do go and have your mammograms you do go get blood tested etc I think if you are going to tell a story you need to follow up! And Lilly and Ashley should have shown up and supported Sharon they all should have discussed it otherwise do not bring it up in story
I appreciate your perspective on cancer storylines as a survivor. The disease has lifelong impact even with a positive outcome. And the experience is enough to warrant a character’s participation in a blood drive, 5K walk, or charity event that brings attention to the cause, and even reveals something about the character’s response to the experience. God bless you, Kay!
I wish GH would showcase Terry more. Cassandra James can act and is easy on the eyes. It would be sweet to see Terry and Yuri interact more with each other. Doesn’t have to be a major storyline. I know budgets are tight, but the assistant chief of staff should’ve been at the Nurse’s Ball for a bit and checked on her pal Elizabeth during her convalescence.
It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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