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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Christine and Paul Call It Quits; Is it time to Rekindle a Romance with Danny?

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On Wednesday’s episode of The Young and the Restless, the top-rated soap opera finally dealt with one of the elephants in the room. What to do about Christine (Lauralee Bell) and Paul’s marriage, when the character of Paul and his longtime portrayer, Doug Davidson are no longer with the show.

Viewers learned in key scenes between Danny (Michael Damian) and Christine that her marriage to Paul has fallen apart, for good. Christine had gone to Portugal to meet Paul and attempt to salvage their marriage.

She tells Danny the two has been going through some problems, but none of which she thought were insurmountable. When Paul retired, things took a turn. Together for the first time in a long time, Christine shared that when Paul reached out to her to come to Portugal she looked at it as a positive sign.

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An emotional Christine said that the two talked and talked and tried to figure out if there was any hope for their marriage. In the end, Christine had to admit to Danny that Paul was pulling away from her and that he’s just not in love with her anymore. When Danny questions her that there is really no hope, she shares there is no way back for them, expressing, “We just don’t work together anymore. We both saw it so clearly. ”

Danny asks what comes next for her? She says she will figure it out and he says he knows she will.  With Paul out of the picture, this frees up Christine to revisit her relationship and past love for Danny,  After all, the two had been married before back in 1990.  The marriage fell apart due to Phyllis (Michelle Stafford). Thus, setting the stage for this potential triangle to reignite in 2023.

Next week on November 2nd, with Christine at the crossroads, Y&R is set to dedicate a special episode on her journey, which also serves to mark Lauralee’s 40th anniversary with the series.

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Speaking to Soap Opera Digest in their latest issue, Bell shared on the standalone episode, “This one is tinged with a little sadness because Paul and Christine have mutually decided to divorce, so it’s taken time for Christine to adjust to where she is now. When people get to a certain age, they are wondering, ‘Should I have tried that?’ She’s not unhappy, she’s trying to figure out what direction her life should take, and it’s a roller coaster of emotions.”

While the episode will feature very specific flashbacks, it will also feature the return of Christine’s best friend, Nina Webster (Tricia Cast). Bell shared “It makes sense that she would come at this point because Nina is the one person Christine will listen to.”

Will Y&R bring us Christine and Danny 2.0? Would you like to see them rekindle their love? How do you feel Y&R wrote the exit of Paul Williams to free up Christine in this next phase of her life? Let us know in the comment section below.

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I’m very excited to see Lauralee’s Anniversary that will show past clips! I’ve been there since day 1. I’m most excited about Danny and Cricket reuniting once for all. It would bring their story full circle. I didn’t agree with Paul falling out of love. They could’ve left it with they just don’t work anymore. Reunite the Romalotti’s.

Second that!
Danny and Cricket were the first y n r couple I really rooted back when I was old enough to become invested! Can’t wait to revisit all the history and especially liking Phyllis out of the tired Diane Tucker crap.
Happy also to see Nina, hope she has scenes with Chance and I think it’s also time since Danny and Daniel are reunited to bring back Gina like Esther. She could be the manager at the GCAC. The show needs some heart now that Mamies back too

It’s extremely frustrating what Y&R has done with Paul. So much disrespect shown towards Doug Davidson, who’s been part of the show for 40 years. And for what? There’s no logical reason why Paul shouldn’t be a core part of the show. The explanation for why he and Christine are breaking up was lazy and forced, and so implausible considering all of the “problems” they supposedly went through happened OFF screen. A complete waste of storyline potential, and such a shame for longtime viewers.

Agreed!

I agree with Jimmy, lazy writing and makes no sense for this couple. I could care less whether Christine and Danny get together or not, but I wouldn’t mind seeing them ride off into the sunset never to be seen in GC again. Never liked Christine and no need for Danny to be in GC really. I certainly do not want to see any involvement of Phyllis – my girl deserves better.

Phyllis and Danny????? No chemistry what so ever!!!!

After everything she did to ruin his life, if he doesn’t know better after all these years, he’s a glutton for punishment.

They still have so much chemistry it’s so nice to see them and can’t wait to throw Phyllis in the mix! And can’t wait to see Nina! If they were smart they would make Nina a bitch again and put her up against Jill it would be fabulous!!!!!

I remember Cricket when she first appeared on the program. Knew she was related to one of the producers or something, but she appeared very comfortably into her role. When seeing her recently with Danny it felt so natural. She, although not seen for quite a while, was delightful and it felt real. I always was fond of Paul and heard through the grapevine it was politics that took him away. We are so divided in this nation maybe it would be a nice gesture to bring him back. Think he saved Nikki (spell) from some kind of cult. I enjoy seeing the people who were around years ago; some not for so long. This Mamy (spell) thing is wrong, in my opinion.

I happen to like Danny and Cricket together. They were so in love years ago when the red- headed bitch came a spoiled everything. I don’t know how Danny can even stand looking at her after the way she ruined their lives, had Daniel and just proceeded to ruin his, right after he was born and through his whoe life.She destroys everything she touches.

I hate it…no more Danny & Christine! Bring Paul back!

Somewhere, somehow Doug/Paul got the shaft. We will probably never know the whole truth but he was great as Paul and a darnn good actor, I’ll miss him. Why couldn’t they have dumped Phyllis, that witch makes me sick to my stomach, especially when she smiles,yuk!

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Could Kristen Vaganos and Josh Kelly Be Exiting ‘General Hospital?’

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General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.

The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.

Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.

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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?

Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.

So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?

Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.

Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam Delivers Sally’s Baby as Billy Reels from Jill’s Health Crisis in Tearjerker Episode

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The Tuesday, October 20 episode saw The Young and the Restless deliver some deeply-poignant moments in the aftermath of Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) wedding.

The scenes which will be talked about for some time to come, because of how they can impact longterm story, had Adam (Mark Grossman) being the one to deliver Billy and Sally’s baby, while Billy was gut-punched by a phone call from Snapper Foster that Jill had suffered a heart attack in London.

In story, while up in Sally’s room at the GCAC, wishing his ex all the happiness, (because Adam and Billy have no love lost, and he didn’t want to cause waves), Sally’s water broke. In true soapy fashion, all phones were dead. Sally’s phone was missing because it was with Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Adam’s battery ran out etc. Prior to that, Adam did try to call Billy, but Billy did not pick up his calls, as he was with Cane (Billy Flynn) coming to terms with the news on Jill.

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TORN BETWEEN RUNNING TO HIS MOTHER OR HIS NEW WIFE AND BABY

Now in the perfect storm of circumstances, Adam is the one to help Sally deliver her baby when she begged him to stay with er screaming, “Please don’t make me do this alone!” Adam reminded Sally that he’d already delivered a baby twice before. She assured him that it will be OK, and not to be scared, because this isn’t the same set of circumstances when she lost their daughter, Ava, during childbirth.

Downstairs, Billy is in tears over his mother. So too is Cane. Cane speaks to Jill on the phone when Snapper holds the phone to her while at her hospital bed. He tells her he loves her. Billy cannot bring himself to talk to his mom.

Cane decides he will go to London. Billy doesn’t know what to do with a new wife and a baby on the way. It’s clear how much losing Jill would devastate Billy. Cane tells Lily (Christel Khalil) what has happened to Jill, and Billy informs Jack (Peter Bergman) before he tries to find his bride who is upstairs in her room.

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A NEW ABBOTT

Back in Sally’s room, eventually Adam asks Sally (who is deep in labor), if she thought she was having a girl or boy, and she said a boy. But then, Adam introduced her to her “beautiful, perfect baby girl.” It was a moment laced with so much history for Adam and Sally and Adam and Billy, when you think of the deaths of Ava and Deliah.

As Sally cradled her newborn little bundle of joy, Adam went to go get Billy at her request, and as he made his way to the door, Billy was standing there. Billy is stunned to see his rival standing, but then Sally tells Billy to meet his daughter!

Billy rushes to the bedside to be my his new wife and daughter, with the heartbreaking final shot of Adam emotionally overcome thinking of the baby he has lost with Sally. and how he wishes things could have turned out differently in a bittersweet moment.

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EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCES

The episode was laced with hankie-inducing moments from Jason Thompson, Courtney Hope, Mark Grossman and Billy Flynn, who each delivered, to bring this story so much heart and history.  There is plenty of Emmy material within for next year for these four.

You can check out the final moments of yesterday’s episode where Billy meets his daughter for the first time, followed by the final shot of Adam at the door below, followed by our live chat replay with Y&R stars, Jason Thompson and Courtney Hope which streamed immediately after this episode aired in all timezones on the Michael Fairman Channel.

Now let us know, did you reach for the hankies during the episode? Did you like that Adam was the one to deliver Sally’s baby? Do you think something more will happen with Jill? Share your reactions in the comment section.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Finn Blows a Gasket After Steffy Reveals She’s Gone Ahead and Become Carter and Daphne’s Surrogate

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On the Monday, October 19 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, after Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) stammering around and trying to find a way to couch her lie to her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan), she finally admits what she has been dreading telling him.

But not before, Finn and Steffy rehash Monaco, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), and how it was turning point in their lives (that’s an understatement) with Finn reiterating, “Our marriage is precious. What we have is pure and true.”

Finn promises Sheila is out of their lives for good, and Steffy chokes back tears saying how she wished she hadn’t removed her ring and hightailed it out of Monaco. She says she wishes she could take that back, but she can’t.

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Steffy tells Finn she has a lot to say. Finn tells her there is nothing they can’t overcome. Steffy says she made a significant decision while he was away. She goes to to say what a great friend Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) has been to her. Finn asks if Daphne and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) are still interviewing to find a surrogate? Steffy says they found someone and the process has begun, and its “me.”

Finn gulps, “What do you mean it’s you?” Steffy eeks out of her mouth, “I agreed to be Daphne and Carter’s surrogate.” Finn, who is a doctor no less says, “I don’t understand!” He explains he knows there is a list of medical and legal hurdles someone has to go through before a woman can become a surrogate for a couple. He also tells Steffy he knows she could never carry a child and give it up.

Next, Finn tells Steffy she’s wonderful for considering to do this for Carter and Daphne, but she’ll have to tell them no. Steffy says it’s too late. That while he was out of town they went ahead with the procedure. Finn asks, “What procedure?” Steffy responds, “The fertilization of the eggs.” Finn learns they used Steffy’s frozen eggs and did the implantation and loses it!

“I can’t believe you went and did that! This isn’t something a wife does when their husband is out of town on a business trip,” hollers Finn. He cannot believe what he is hearing and that his wife just went and did this without him! He pushes back on Steffy. demanding answers, “There’s more going on here. What is it? Steffy? Tell me!” We fade to black.

You can check out the pivotal scene between Finn and Steffy below.

Now weigh-in: are you glad Finn is as of now not being a doofus? That he is pushy back on Steffy? Do you think Steffy will continue with this lie or admit she slept with Carter and became pregnant? Either way, would Finn stay with his wife while she became a surrogate for Carter and Daphne? Let us know in the comment section.

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