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Y&R Preview: Matt Clark Asks Phyllis on a Date, Would You Be Down for the Pairing? Roger Howarth & Michelle Previously in GH’s Franco/Nina Romance

By Michael Fairman

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The Young and the Restless seems to be toying with a potential romance between amnesiac Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford).  Now, on all-new episodes of the top-rated soap opera, the official Y&R Preview for the week of June 22-26, shows a moment where Matt attempts to ask Phyllis out on a date!

The two are sitting at the GCAC having drinks. Suddenly, Matt says. “Once upon a time, there was a man who had no memory. And he met a woman. And then he asks her out on a date.” Phyllis looks at first confused, but then inquisitive? Would Phyllis even dare go out with Matt given what he has done to the former love of her life and father to her daughter, Summer, the one and only Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow)?

If Y&R head writer, Josh Griffith does plan to go there, does Phyllis somehow fall in love with this guy, because she did see him come to the rescue of Nick when he OD’d? But, would Phyllis date Sharon’s (Sharon Case) rapist?

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GENERAL HOSPITAL’S FRANCO AND NINA

This isn’t the first time that Daytime Emmy winners, Roger Howarth and Michelle Stafford have appeared on a soap as a romantic pairing? Look no further than then January of 2016  when both appeared on ABC’s General Hospital, when after months of dancing around their sexual tension, Franco Baldwin and Nina Reeves had sex.  The two characters had quite the unstable past which drew them together.

After the sex scene aired on GH, and the series moved the relationship between the duo (known on social media as #nico) forward, Michelle Stafford spoke to Michael Fairman TV where she shared on working with Howarth.

At that time, Stafford expressed, “What woman doesn’t want to see Roger Howarth on-screen?  He’s super sexy, and that is just that! (Laughs) With Roger, I am going to get a really great actor to work with, who likes to play, and really can act. I appreciate that about him. I am just really interested to see what the writers are ultimately going to do with these two characters.”

When addressing, why it took so long for Franco and Nina to hit the sheets, Stafford acknowledged, “You have to address it, because the audience is going to go, ‘Why are these two hot characters not ‘doing’ it’ These are two adults. It doesn’t make sense.  They are so in love, and they are not consummating anything.  So, when they made Nina so insecure about it, and being able to communicate to Franco how she felt, I thought, ‘OK, this works.’  She was scared, and that’s true. We are all scared when we sleep with someone we love for the first time.  There is not one person who does not feel that way.  I loved that about her.  The woman in the audience really responded to that. They loved that there was a character who was afraid to hop in bed.  It was refreshing to them, and that was the consensus.”

Y&R’s MATT AND PHYLLIS STAND A GHOST OF A CHANCE AT ROMANCE?

Take a look at the Y&R video preview for next week below.

Then weigh-in; do you want Matt and Phyllis to date and begin some semblance of a romantic relationship? Did you enjoy Roger Howarth and Michelle Stafford when they were paired as Franco and Nina on General Hospital? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

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Someone has to be kidding, right? I don’t think that Roger Howarth’s character is the only one in Genoa City with amnesia. Glad I no longer waste my time on this nonsense. Griffith is still killing this once great show.

He learns nothing GH twisted theirselves in Knots to keep RH on. If you wanted him so badly why write him in as a character that we saw die on screen and is that all he can do is play a rapist. Nick makes me vomit he raped the mother of your children and I know your father does not care but you should.

They made both Baldwin men good guys it’s nothing new but I’m in this climate of what is going on just tired of it . You could have brought Roger on to the show as anybody but why a rapist he has been one on OLTL and GH now Y&R. Trying to figure out our country and I discovered I can’t stand politicians or actors . Let us have some peace let us talk to our maker and leave us alone . We pray every nite that our country will find peace . God is patient he has been with me hope he sweeps in and answers our prayers start living each orher

In other words she gets to see him every day the man who raped her twice like I said if you wanted the actor you should have made him another character

Let’s hope ABC gets Roger back soon

That’s not likely. Three strikes, he’s out.

In retrospect, the smart move would have been to make him “Austin” the first time around. OLTL characters never belonged on General Hospital, and literally NOBODY asked for a Franco recast, much less a neutering of the character, attempting to whitewash a serial killer terrorist with a “brain tumor” and some “magic DVDs”. “Frodd Baldwin the family man & child art therapist” was NEVER going to be a viable character

A doctor with ties to the Quartermaine family would have been a viable character in 2012. Might have even been one when they finally went that route, except then they threw him under the bus with that whole “Pawtuck Mafia” stupidity, which was made even dumber with the Skinhead Mason cousin, and the fact that they talked about a female relative being their boss for months, until one day Cyrus the Virus was running the show and the unnamed woman was never mentioned again.

You really think a 4th character would be the answer?

To play what – a 4th character? ABC told Frank that he could not bring back Todd.

No. I still hold a tiny bit of hope for OLTL v3, and would like him to play Todd Manning again.

We have judges politicians who seem to have no problem putting people back out on the street that have done horrible crimes you need to snap out of it I now pack a gun yes I’m legal because I’m frightened and we should not live in a country that we are scared to walk out of our home.

I hate the Matt and Phyllis pairing. It’s so ick. Please end his story arc and put him in jail. I can’t stand when he is on the canvas. His core is evil and he does not deserve to be a permanent resident of Genoa City. Please put him in jail and end his storyline.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Heather Webber Has Everyone on Edge, Walls Close in on Ava and Drew, Sonny Has a Problem Named ‘Josslyn’

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, Heather Webber (Alley Mills) infiltrates herself back into Port Charles upsetting many a citizen, while Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is making it be known she will not rest till she takes Sonny (Maurice Benard) down, and Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) are now in the hot seat for the murder of Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).

In the just released, ABC video spoilers for the action November 9-13, first we see a stare down between Heather and Ava when they finally come to face-to-face.

Next, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) warns Emma (Braedyn Bruner), “You cannot allow Heather Webber to see herself as a victim!” This is juxtaposed with Heather walking into the PCPD interrogation room. Is she going to incriminate Ava and Drew further on the murder of Jack Brennan … or is she there for something else?

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Then, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) tells Joe (Jonathan Bennett), ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) and Molly (Kristen Vaganos) that the PCPD has to switch their investigation and put the focus on Ava and Drew.

In the video teaser’s final moments, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) shows up at Sonny’s front door, shouting, “You just keep getting away with everything.” That leads to Sonny to tell Carly (Laura Wright) to get her daughter to back of off him.

Check out the official General Hospital spoilers the week below.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 9
Carly makes her loyalty to Valentin clear. Tristan makes a shocking revelation. Chase comes face to face with Jude. Jason and Alexis strategize. Josslyn flies off the handle.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Jason and Brook Lynn compare notes. Emma confronts Heather. Gio and Trina get a new opportunity. Joe and Molly hit pay dirt. Ava meets Serena.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Sonny issues a warning to Carly. Josslyn opens up to Hudson. Jude stands his ground. Drew tries to reassure Ava. Molly confides in Alexis.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Carly fears Sonny’s wrath. Sonny and Ric form a plan. Alexis makes a bold move. Drew gets a reality check. Lucas reassures Josslyn.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Drew pitches a drastic plan. Liz bends the rules for Dante. Josslyn confronts Jude. Brook Lynn opens up to Gio. Britt issues an invitation.

Now below, check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Getting Away with Everything.”

Then let us know, what do you think Heather Webber is up to? Will Ava and Drew actually take the fall for the death of Jack Brennan? Will Sonny stop Josslyn from taking him down at all costs? Share your thoughts and theories in the comment section.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Episodes From New Co-Head Writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, Begin to Air

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This week on The Young and the Restless brings with it the first new material and episodes under new co-head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor on the number one rated daytime drama.

As previously reported, by mid-week on November 11, kicks-off the new head writing regimes work. However, it should be noted as with any writing transition, it takes time to get out of the previous head writer’s stories, in this case Josh Griffith, and then on to the new.

Michael Fairman TV spoke with several Y&R cast members on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards including Eric Braeden (Victor), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) and more, where they each explained that they currently still taping the transition phase of stories. You can catch those interviews on the Michael Fairman Channel here.

Abby and Devon

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FEUDS, ADDICTION, MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS

Now, on to this week in Genoa City! In the exclusive Y&R video, Diane (Susan Walters) and Nikki are amping up their feud where each is hoping to take the other down at a special Valentine’s Day event for their respective cosmetic companies. Is a makeup catfight forthcoming

Then, Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) drug addiction seems far from over when he admits to Sharon (Sharon Case) he is struggling to stay clean. Sharon asks, “Are you going to meetings? Working the steps?” Nick says he is having a hard time and came to see Sharon to ask her for a favor. What will it be?

In a surprise moment, Victor shows up at the front door of his nemesis Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman)! He says, “I’m here to talk about your brother.” What has Billy (Jason Thompson) done now that has upset Victor?

Finally, something is wrong with Abby (Melissa Ordway). At first, she suspected she was pregnant, but now with Devon (Bryton James) at Society, she experiences some sort of panic attack. Abby says, “I’m so scared!” Devon tries to calm her down. What could be happening to her? Stay tuned.

SPOILERS

Now below, take a look at the official Y&R spoilers for this week.

Monday, November 9
Adam overstays his welcome, Claire pushes Audra’s buttons, Abby shares concerns about her health with Devon, and Phyllis reveals a new business plan.

Tuesday, November 10
Victor and Jack settle unfinished business, Traci receives a special request, and Nikki questions Sharon’s loyalty.

Wednesday, November 11
Nikki and Diane back force Daniel to make a tough decision; Mariah and Tessa get back on track, and Sharon worries about Nick’s sobriety.

Thursday, November 12
Victor shares a page from his playbook with Chelsea, Adam shares damaging evidence with Jack, and Phyllis gives Nick the third degree about Matt Clark’s whereabouts.

Friday, November 13
Jack tries to protect Billy from himself, Danny and Cricket receive a surprise visitor, and Audra turns to someone from her past for a favor.

Check out the Y&R video preview for the action this week in Genoa City below.

Now let us know, are you glad that the finally head scribes, Jamey and Dan’s Y&R will begin to play out on-screen? What do you think is wrong with Abby? Are you enjoying the Nikki and Diane feud? Do you want to see Nick kick his addiction or continue to struggle as is the truth with most addicts? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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‘Days of our Lives’ Celebrates 61st Anniversary: EP Ken Corday Teases New Character’s Arrival in Spring 2027

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Today, November 8, marks the iconic Days of our Lives 61st anniversary having first burst on to the soap scene back on this date in 1965 on NBC. For 57 years the soap opera was a part of the NBC daytime programming block, and then in September of 2022 it debuted on the NBCUniversal streamer, Peacock as the first broadcast television daytime drama to move onto a streaming platform.

Now, here we are in DAYS sixth decade, and it’s found a way to survive with their unconventional taping schedule of shooting almost a year ahead of dropping new episodes on the platform, and Salem is still kicking as of this moment.

The anniversary week of episodes which begin tomorrow on Monday, November 9 through Friday November 13 will feature: the returns of Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley as Tony and Anna DiMera, more on the arrival of the newest DiMera, Dominik Marino as played by Kyle Pryor, Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) in dire straits, and whatever secret long-running character, Abe Carver (Daytime Emmy winner, James Reynolds) is keeping.

Days of our Lives DiMera cast

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ON SALEM CANVAS LOOK IN THE MONTHS AHEAD

Days of our Lives executive producer, Ken Corday, who took over the reins of the soap from his parents, the late Ted and Betty Corday, fully in 1986, previewed what’s ahead as Salem turns 61 with Soaps.com and talked about the foundation of the shows legacy characters and families. Previously, the series was renewed for its 62nd and 63rd season.

Most intriguing is Corday revealed there is a brand new female character coming to the show in the Spring of 2027. Ken explained what lies ahead, “There are some new, young loves, rekindled romances and complicated triangles. I’m particularly excited about a brand-new character who brings some levity to the canvas and gets herself involved with almost everyone in Salem. She’ll debut in the spring.  Stay tuned!”

Corday also added, “We are having fun exploring the dynamics between the Kiriakis and DiMera families, much like the Montagues and the Capulets. Each of our core families –  the Hortons, Bradys, Carvers and Hernandezes – will be important in upcoming stories and will intertwine.”

NEWCOMERS AND FAMILIAR FACES

Pictured in the celebratory cast photo which was shared with the outlet were: DAYS newcomers Sofia Mattsson (Chloe Lane, and ex-Sasha Gilmore, GH), Brytni Sarpy (whose DAYS role is yet be revealed, ex-Elena, Y&R and Valerie, GH) and the return of Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton).

You can check out this action in Salem and DAYS anniversary week promo below.

Then, share your congratulations today for Days of our Lives as they celebrate their 61st anniversary via the comment section below. Let us know your thoughts on who could be playing the brand-new female character Ken Corday is speaking of? We previously reported that it looked like Brytni Sarpy would not be hitting the screens till early Summer. 

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