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Trevor St. John Talks On Becoming Y&R’s Tucker McCall

By Michael Fairman

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The Young and the Restless has scored a major get by nabbing Trevor St. John to join the cast of the top-rated soap opera, and just in time for the daytime drama’s 50th anniversary season.

If you caught today’s episode, it was revealed that St. John is indeed playing Tucker McCall, the son of the Grand Dame of Genoa City, Katherine Chancellor (the late Jeanne Cooper). The role of Tucker was last played by Days of our Lives’ Stephen Nichols (Steve ‘Patch’ Johnson) from 2010-2013.  Now with Tucker back in town look for fireworks, relationships renewed, new conspirators, and some major plot twists and shifty business maneuvers including his mysterious relationship with Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters). Let’s not forget, Tucker has a past with Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson), as well.

Daytime audiences know it has been a decade since Trevor appeared on the network soaps following his memorable performances and star-turn as Todd Manning/Victor Lord Jr. on One Life to Live.  St. John actually debuted in Llanview back in 2003 as “Walker Laurence”, and closed out the ABC version of One Life appearing in the final scene in 2012; when it was revealed that Victor Lord Jr. was very much alive and was being held captive by Allison Perkins.

Later in 2013, Trevor appeared for a short-run on Prospect Park’s reboot of the series.  Since that time, the talented actors has appeared in numerous films and TV series including the CW’s Roswell, New Mexico and Containment.   

Michael Fairman TV connected with St. John to get his thoughts on: his new digs in Genoa City, what he thinks of his new role and co-stars thus far, and much more.  Here’s what TSJ had to say below.

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It has now been officially confirmed and revealed on Monday’s airshow, that you are indeed playing Tucker McCall. When Y&R approached you about the role, what did they tell you about the character? Did you do any Google, or You Tube research to connect the dots to any of his past relationships?

TREVOR: The only info they gave me was a broad overview of the relationships Tucker has with the other characters and their history. I didn’t do any research on my own. I’m learning on the job!

How do you view Tucker at this juncture, and from what you’ve been given to play so far in the scripts? 

TREVOR: You know, it’s strange, I prefer to never draw any conclusion about a character – my view of him – because the second I do, I’ve limited him/myself, if that makes any sense. I never want to put any unnecessary limits on myself.

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What has it been like for you working with the likes of: Eileen Davidson (Ashley), Susan Walters (Diane) and Bryton James (Devon? Had you crossed paths with any of them previously in your career?

TREVOR: I had not crossed paths with any of them prior to this point. However, I’m enjoying working with each one immensely. Not only are they open and talented actors, they’re good people.

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Do you think Tucker will have a difficult time reconnecting with his son, Devon?

TREVOR: Since Tucker has been away from Genoa City, it’s safe to say he has a lot of ground to cover when it comes to re-establishing relationships, most importantly with his son, Devon.  We will also see Tucker form some new alliances as well.

How was it meeting and working with Y&R icon Eric Braeden (Victor) for the first time? 

TREVOR: Eric was great. He’s strikes me as a man who knows exactly who he is and has no qualms about it. That’s the kind of person I like to be around – totally genuine and authentically themselves. I hope we get to work together often.

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You knew Y&R head writer and Co-EP Josh Griffith from previously working with him.  Did that factor in to your decision to take the part of Tucker and come to Y&R?

TREVOR: Yes, I remember liking Josh as a person and his writing, so that gave me confidence I’d be in good hands on Y&R.

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You have appeared in numerous primetime series including Roswell, New Mexico and Containment, plus motion picture roles in The Grief of Others, In the Family, and more.  Do you have a favorite part that you wish you could sink your teeth into again? 

TREVOR: I’d love to take another crack at Leo from CONTAINMENT. He was a deeply flawed, confused character, so wouldn’t have to act at all. I could just be myself!

B&B’s Tanner Novlan (Finn) killed your character Jesse Manes in Roswell, New Mexico. Since B&B is across the hall from Y&R, have you yet to run into your ‘killer”?

TREVOR: I have not run into Tanner. Except for that he murdered me, he seemed like a decent chap.

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Did your good friend, Michael Easton (ex-OLTL, now GH) offer his thoughts on your return to daytime and Y&R? What does he think about your new role at the show?

TREVOR: Michael told me what he had heard about Y&R – that EPs Tony (Morina) and Josh had created a supportive, positive atmosphere and gathered a terrific cast, director roster, writing staff, and crew that fostered creativity. It turns out what he had heard was spot on. It’s a great group of people, top to bottom. I’m fortunate to be a part of it.

Do you and Michael watch each other’s work?

TREVOR: No, we don’t watch each other’s work. I don’t even watch my own work.

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Finally, what could you preview that Y&R viewers should expect, or look forward to from Tucker in the weeks ahead?

TREVOR:  In general, I think you’d better strap in.

So, looking forward to seeing Trevor ‘s take on the role of Tucker McCall? What do you see Tucker becoming romantically involved with? Share your thoughts and first impressions of Trevor on Y&R in the comment section below.

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This was a great addition.

Congratulations Y$R fans. You are getting a wonderful, powerhouse actor. I love Trevor St. John. He is absolutely terrific. I sincerely hope the powers that be use him wisely. Enjoy.

I agree. I hope he gives Victor a run for his millions. Victor did black mail Asland to signing papers as the man was having a heart attack. Do anybody remember Nikki’s profession when she first entered the show? Or the roll Jill played? Did anyone ever answer to murder that Victoria, Nikki, Phyllis and Sharon committed? Yet, they judges everyone else. Adam, Sally, and Diane came aboard as underdogs who did not stand a chance out the gate. Summer did try to seduce her mom’s boyfriend…Billy. They forgive Jack’s mom. This show is so twisted and not fair to those who hold grudges from the past. I have one, bring back Adam’s mom from the dead. The only decent person on the entire show is Nick…and Asley. Sally and Adam fought back, but did not draw first blood. This show sends a SAD message. The clique can get away with murder, and no one else stands a chance at redemption. Also the infamous K. Chancellor did have a face-lift on the show before she left. So what if Devon’s dad looks a little young. Los Angeles is the capital of looking young. This soap is slowly loosing a lot of fans.

Mr. St. John is a truly Great actor like Eric Braeden who had done a zillion T.V. shows & had been on the big screen, before Y&R was lucky enough to get Mr. Braeden to join the show. Hoping that until a Big Screen offer comes along for Trevor St. John, that he stays on Y&R until that time. He did a scene on the show with a female cast member, which to me, was one of the Most Erotic and Sensual scenes that I have seen on a daytime drama in a Very, Very long time. He is such an Amazing actor.

I saw that too! Humble, Hot, & Heavy!

Yes, I absolutely agree with you Maria, it really was! And done in Very good taste too.

Everyone thinks this guy is great. I don’t know his work or him, and my first reaction to him was eh! I remember Steven Nichols as Tucker and is quite a bit older, more in line to be Devon’s dad and “lover” to either Diane or Ashley.
Iam reading he and Sharon may hit it off, at least more in line with his age.

I totally agree, too young to be Devon’s dad.

Well, that’s with any soap—look at Sam and her father. Julian—only nine years apart in real life. Etcetera!!

I prefer Steven Nichols as Tucker. Wish they would bring him in. I should give StJohn a chance but it just doesn’t fit right.

I agree 100percent

Oh Violet, I admit that I didn’t expect to like Trevor SJ but…I am sold. I think he’s terrifically poised, relaxed, confident, and dare I say it — sexy. Though, you know me, his hair is a little short for his beautiful facial structure. The only drawback to him is the albatross known as Diane. Arrogant, scheming Diane is bad enough. Now, with Tucker, she’s whiny and frightened Diane. Enough of her!

LOL and HaHaHa, Soaphound—-I love Trevor, too. Diane—what can I say—-she has not drawn a lick of sympathy from me yet. I honestly do not remember the actress ever playing the role—-and I’ve been watching this soap the longest ( toddler). I’ve only known Maura West in the role. I think I had just graduated College when she joined Y&R—-not sure. But, that’s when I “fell” for Maura despite her bad-girl ways.

The character of Diane was created in the eighties MW would have only been 10 years old it was stupid and part of Marina Bells tenure of let’s destroy Y&R . Since 2006 they have proceeded to do that with me they accomplished that have at it ! Susan Walters took over the role way back when but Alex Donnelly created the character then Jack was played by Terry Lester.

K–what was stupid? Not clear. If I strike you as stupid?–not much I can do about that.
I was born in the 80’s—thus, I could not know the original “Diane”.
Susan Walters does not ring a bell for me. Obviously, she did not make an impact—I was in High School at the time and I did watch Y&R– I guess she was that mediocre, not to make an impression. My grandmother does remember her as Diane and also as Lorna, on LOVING–
I distinctly remember Maura West–I was much older and in College–she’s a Bostonian!! Right around my dorm.

Celia, it sounds like some folks don’t even know Maura West played Diane. Doing a little research before resorting to terms like ‘stupid’ would be nice. Looks like Diane causes trouble EVERYWHERE, even on this site (tee-hee). Remember when horndog Nick slept with Diane around the same time as Victor? He REALLY needs sex therapy! Off-topic, what’d you think of Kyle and Summer’s second wedding? You know they’re bereft of ideas when we’re forced to see a ceremony we didn’t care if we missed the first time! Granted, Kyle looked gorgeous but that’s nothing new.

Hello, my beautiful friend-
Thanks for the back-up!!
You are too funny—yeah!! Diane needs a kick in the arse. My Nanna actually loves Susan Walters, a name which never came up between us in the past. Trust me, she chews my ear off about all the characters —-her assertions definitely influence my opinion—-she’s that forceful. LOL.
She loves talking about our soaps—she uses her own not-so-nice language for certain characters, but, as I said she loves Walters, and the only mean comment she made, so far, was about her legs. Double LOL.
It’s nice to have money, yet I am not into showing off— I truly pity those who feel the need to show the world their “hillbilly-ish” extravagance. No class. I know many who fall right into Moliere’s, “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme”.
Kyle’s and Summer’s second ceremony was so trivial—it’s akin to spiting those couples who can’t even afford a first reception. So superficial—and, of course, as usual, we agree on our taste in men!!❤️

Celia for the record I never call fellow posters stupid !! Sorry you took it that way Maria bell miscast MW which was not the actress fault ! End of story to put MW up against PB and EB who are decades older and yes it shows was stupid !

Well, K—perhaps based on YOUR record you did not call me stupid. Your sentences are “run-on”—-no punctuation. I did say, “not clear”—-nonetheless, I do not take offense because I know who I am. Need not prove myself. However, I appreciate the explanation.
“All’s Well That Ends Well”.

Trevor St. John is quite the talent. There’s no one quite like him in the industry. I hope Y&R uses him wisely. I’d like to see him in scenes with Adam as those two give similar vibes.

Absolutely, Jill. I only hope he doesn’t start too much trouble—-but, if he does, perhaps it’s only the mischievous kind. LOL.
Who knows why Tucker is back. Would he go against his own son and team up with Nate? Too far-fetched?

Celia, dear, what do you think of Trevor St. John so far? I think he’s hot…great body, smile, could use more hair. But he’s a really good actor and I only hope he can be rid of Drippy Diane pronto. I finally see some hope forming. Who knows, maybe he can put Victoria in her place (she’s so greedy and unscrupulous…the very things she accuses Adam of being). Tucker and Sharon? I don’t see it yet but who knows. I still like Sharon and Adam together but that seems unlikely. And that self-righteous Nick! Ignoring Adam’s heartfelt plea to let Sally alone for a while, he then takes her to Noah’s new club (what an eye sore that dump is) and starts sniffing her perfume like a bassett hound in heat. Bad form, Nick.

Oh, my Lord, Soaphound( Oops–I’ve just committed a mortal sin …(Exodus –can’t remember what verse). I took the Lord’s name in vain. Sorry.
But, Trevor IS hot—a fave since OLTL.
Tucker will make trouble, silently and snakily. He will work with Nate and shake the apple cart, as it were, by resolutely infiltrate the Newman realm and gain majority.
You’re right about Victoria—what happened to her? I really liked her!!—apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Just ask Newton.—what’s up with me and apples, today? LOL.
I pay no attention to Nikki—she is a true representation of the nouveaux riches–tres bourgeois!! Arrogant nose way up there as if smelling fetid air!!
Then,?there’s fatuous Sally talking sweet-idiocies with Nick who is suffering from Peter Pan syndrome.
Oy vey and mamma mia!!

Great actor but another great actor Stephan nichols couldn’t do this role justice the character is a bore and shrinking his age by almost 20 years is ridiculous. Another boring character is Devon who is supposed to be his son who will share scenes with him sounds like a hot mess to me the show really has been a hard watch and I’m not sure this is a step in the best direction stay tuned

I have never seen him before so will reserve judgement. People are complaining about him being 20 years younger than Tucker should be – but I guess we have to suspend belief. I did like the character when he was on previously – although I’ve forgotten what he did to make everyone in GC now hate him apparently.

Since there is this interesting connection to Diane, I can only hope this is the beginning of the end of her!

Bad casting choice, he looks younger than his son Devon. Too small and meek to be a powerful character. He may be a good actor but not impressed so far.

Great reveal and revival of Tucker McCall, excited to see Trevor St.John in this roll he’s exactly what Y&R needed and this lifelong fan couldn’t be happier.

Y&R signed on a terrific actor! Trevor St. John was outstanding on OLTL. He is one of the best soap actors I’ve been privileged to watch over the years. He is on par with a younger Eric Braeden (I only say this because Eric isn’t on as much anymore with juicy storylines and I feel that they softened his character too much), Justin Hartley when he played Adam, etc. I don’t mind him being younger than what his character should be. After all, soaps are notorious for making kids turn into teens overnight to promote storylines. It’s not any less realistic than bringing characters back from the dead either. I hope Y&R gives St. John juicy storylines and has him interact with as many characters as possible. He is that awesome of an actor, but as we know, the writing has to be there for the actors too. When Trevor took over the role of Todd Manning onOLTL from the amazing Roger Howarth, who I’m fortunate to be able to watch on GH, I was so skeptical. But, Trevor made the character his own and won so many fans over. Give him a chance. He will grow on you.

Agree!

I love Trevor–no matter the role. Good guy, bad guy, in-between guy—it doesn’t matter which way the plot goes . Happy to see him —Better he, as Tucker, than Nate, who has the Dr Jeckel/Mr.Hyde syndrome..
Poor Elena is in a quandary. She does not want to betray either. What to do, what to do……
I think Elena will eventually fess up because she’s too honest and I bet she’s already getting guilt-pangs—-Drumming away in her pristine chest!!

I really, really, really hope he gets to play opposite the fabulous Michelle Stafford. She’s a spontaneous actress, & TSJ is such a reactive actor that I think their scenes together would be dynamic!

YES!!!! Michelle Stanford and Maura West are my favorites in any role.
And, absolutely double yes—Michelle is credible and natural !!

Sorry, Teleia, —-that should read Stafford. No one else on that soap compares!!

Celia Damn you Autocorrect!!! Those are my 2 faves also!

Hi, Teleia—Autocorrect is not so correct..LOL. Most times I skim over my comment—but, I’m always in a hurry; trying to get all my thoughts in —
Yes, we do seem to look for similar qualities in a character—I am not particularly fond of the prudish, “miss little goody two shoes” types—-I like to see vitality with a dash of risqué. And, both “Phyllis” and “Ava” fit the bill–I draw the line at evil; yet, such acting only boosts a particular actor’s/actress’ skill ( eg. Esme (GH)

I love good acting – & daytime actors as a whole are so well disciplined & some are as good as you’ll find anywhere. For me, Susan Flannery is the Queen of daytime actresses. I love Cynthia Ward is too. I prefer a character that changes (like Nelle on GH) as opposed to one who starts out rotten (like Esme). But I’ve also been a fan of TSJ & the interesting choices he makes.

Cynthia Watros – damn auto correct!

Oh how I enjoy Trevor’s arrival to Geneo city! Stir the pot!also, he has the bluest eyes so handsome, desirable!!

Yes, George! We really needed this infusion of talent, sex appeal, and swagger. Kyle, Nick, and Chance are gorgeous but Tucker has that irresistible bad boy vibe I can’t get enough of.

Trevor St. John is just so fun to watch and it’s a thrill to have him back on the soaps. Look out Victor, there’s a new sheriff in town!!!

I love me some Trevor. Met him in 2011! My only regret is that I can’t witness a scene between him and Michael Muhney. Wouldn’t that be spectacular?

Phyllis, those two hotties in the same scene? With that much heat, they’d need the Hollywood Fire Dept. on stand-by.

New Tucker character, looks younger than previous characters! Something to get use to!

He found the Fountain of Youth in that Tibetan ashram. Or he’s Benjamin Button.

Telela McCabe
It’s kind of funny, he got younger while the ladies got older, pointedly Ashley/Eileen who is 63 to his 51 but she still looks pretty good.

He’s too young for Ashley and looks stupid mooning after her.

You know, Violet, I like Ashley in every story except romances. She always seems distant, atonal, and preoccupied. So, someone as interesting as Trevor SJ just doesn’t mesh with her. And since I never bought this “great love story” when it first aired, I’m surely not interested now. They’re not like Nikki/Victor or Sharon/Nick or even Billy and Victoria.

I love him so much

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‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali Weighs In on Who She Thinks is Trina’s Stalker (Exclusive)

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On General Hospital, as Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) has launched a music career alongside Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza), it was recently revealed that she actually has what seems like an “obsessed” stalker! How do we know? Well, there is a collage of the young woman that said person is continuing to add more photos to as the weeks and months roll on.

There have been several obvious suspects in the way GH has presented the characters. Chief among them music executive, Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) who continually has made statements and has been shooting daggers at anyone getting in the way of his prized recording artist.

At the same time the stalking started, Kai’s friend and former college football teammate, Quinn (Jequan Jackson) showed back up who previously had a falling out with Trina. Might he be playing nice, but wants revenge on Trina?

Simon, Trina and Gio

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KEPT IN THE DARK

Fast-forward and now General Hospital fans learned that two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Alley Mills is on her way back to the show as Heather Webber, who previously was known as”The Hook” killer at one point, and is the biological mother of Trina’s sworn enemy, Esme Prince (last played by Avery Pohl).

Esme perished went she went overboard with Trina’s boyfriend, Spencer Cassadine (last played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez) a few years ago into the steely waters below. Could Esme be the one obsessing over Trina, or could it be someone else completely?

In a brand new video interview out on Tuesday, September 29, Tabyana Ali visited You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel and weighed-in on who she thinks could be the culprit! However, Tabyana shared she actually has no idea who it actually will turn out to be.

“The crazy thing is that everybody knows who it is except for me! They’re keeping that secret from me,” revealed Ali. “They want me to be as oblivious as Trina.”

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THOSE WHO WENT OVERBOARD AND PRESUMED DEAD

After looking over the potential suspects and with all the theories that have floated about, Tabyana had her top picks! “I would love for it to be Spencer. I would love for it to be Esme. Mostly because I also just want my friends back on set, too. I would love to just see them and hang out with them. I think it definitely could be one of those two,” speculated Ali.

“I think everybody thought it could have been Quinn, or could have been Simon. I think we were all pointing in that direction for a minute, but I thinks that’s too easy”, declares Tabyana. “I think they’re just trying to throw me off, and trying to make it seem like it’s one of them. Now, nobody told me one way or the other about them.”

As soaps go, it’s usually not the first string of suspects who turn out to be the actual person behind the stalking. Tabyana agreed, “If you just know writing in general, if you just know TV in general, if you know soaps in general, you know that’s a game. You know, they set up, set up, set up, and then they really show the reveal. So. I was like, ‘This is just the setup to the reveal, right?'”

As for it being Spencer, it may not because his motives are bad. Ali shared, “It could be Spencer trying to fight his way back to Trina, or Heather trying to get revenge for her dead daughter Esme, or Esme herself. Those are all good ones, I was also playing around with what if it’s Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober)? That would be kind of fun. Don’t know what his motive would be. I know he passed away. He’s dead because of Joss (Eden McCoy), but it’s like everybody comes back alive on soaps, so…”

Trina and Kai

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FROM KAI WITH LOVE

Some fans theorized it could be Trina’s boyfriend, Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) or one another option being that the real stalker takes him out. “I think that’s kind of happened to all of Trina’s boyfriends,” lamented Tabyana. “They’ve all kind of gone that way. So, hopefully it doesn’t happen that way. Would it be easier if Kai was the stalker? Okay, yeah, maybe. He’d go to jail for a couple months or whatever. Come on out and then what? He would had to have had a brain-eating amoeba that made him do it. Who knows?” (Laughs)

In the end, are Trina and Kai truly in love? Ali shared her viewpoint and gave a tease, “I think they have love for one another, but to love someone it does take gradual time. I think it’s getting to that point. I think with this music situation as well, it is really proving to Trina that Kai is willing to be there with her every step of the way.”

She continued, “He is supporting her 10 toes down, making sure that she has everything that she needs, to going to every live show. I think this portion of their lives will definitely guide them somewhere else. I think, an ‘I love you,’ might come just around the corner.”

You can check out the full conversation with Tabyana now on the Michael Fairman Channel below.

Then weigh-in, after hearing Tabyana’s thoughts on the matter, who do you think will be proven to be Trina’s stalker? Let us know via the comment section below.

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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Heather Tom Talks Daytime Emmy-Nominated Scenes and What’s Behind Katie’s Deep-Seated Issues with Dylan (Exclusive)

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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Heather Tom (Katie Logan) is heading into the 53rd annual Daytime Emmys next month with a chance to win not one, but two gold statuettes to add to her collection of six!

Heather is once again a nominee for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, and for the first time a nominee as part of B&B’s writing team in the Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Drama Series category.

Currently, Heather is tied with One Life to Live icon, Erika Slezak (Ex-Viki) as the actresses with the most wins in Daytime Emmy history. An acting victory by Tom would break the tie, although Slezak’s wins have all been for Lead Actress, while Tom literally grew up before our eyes over 35 years in daytime, and has won in all three actress categories: Younger, Supporting and Lead.

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Whether Tom wins the gold this year, next year is looking even like stronger lock with Heather delivering some of the best work of her career, over the last several months. Who can forget Katie’s showdown with her sister Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) over the creation of her own fashion house named Logan, that slap from Brooke, and eventually being disowned from the Logan family by Brooke and their sister, Donna (Jennifer Gareis). 

This fall, Katie is in full momma bear-mode and being overprotective of her son Will Spencer’s (Crew Morrow) heart and pocketbook. In story, Katie has a massive distrust of Melissa Dylan, who has made her move on her son, while Will is still trying to deal with the break-up with the love of his life Electra Forrester.

During a live chat this week on the Michael Fairman Channel, Heather opened up on a myriad of subjects, including why Dylan gets under Katie’s skin in such a major way, and what scenes earned her a shot at Lead Actress gold at the October 30th Daytime Emmy ceremony.

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HEATHER TOM’S DAYTIME EMMY SUBMISSION

In daytime, Heather Tom does it all, she acts, directs and writes for The Bold and the Beautiful. When deciding what material to submit for Emmy competition with its eligibility rules of episodes from 2025, it relayed heavily on scenes with her longtime B&B scene partner, Don Diamont (Bill Spencer).

“I submitted material having to do with the Luna (Lisa Yamada) storyline and having to do with Katie and Bill. I love that Katie and Bill have been really trying to find their way back to each other for, honestly, five years. He’s been trying to woo her back. Katie’s been like, ‘No.’ However, they come together, especially over their son, Will (Crew Morrow) and they have a very real relationship-type of discussion. It wasn’t an argument. It was more about, ‘I know you. Don’t do this.’ That’s always kind of been Katie’s relationship with Bill. The scenes with Don Diamont were about Katie and Bill’s history, the pain, and the drama, and especially about their son, seemed very familiar to me.”

Heather added, “There’s also a couple scenes with Will and Luna, when Katie finds out that Luna is pregnant. Katie was like, ‘Nope! Our son is having a baby with somebody, and we’re going to figure this out. We’ve got means and the ability to do this. I don’t care if we have to take this baby away from Luna because she’s crazy, we’ll figure it out.’ They were some really good scenes that I felt very proud of. I thought to myself, “OK, this is Katie really taking a stand for her son, and having these conversations with Bill where I just felt they were real and honest.”

In conclusion to standing by her choices of scenes, Heather explained, “It was nice to see Bill and Katie operating as a parental unit and have her be like, “Yep, we’re not doing this. You know, you can’t force Luna to do anything, so let’s just figure out how we’re dealing with this.” Katie was kind of the adult in the room. Then, the scenes where Bill says to Katie, “You have to come back to me and I need you,” while Katie shed a few tears, she still didn’t take him back, not yet.”

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DYLAN BROKE THE ‘GIRLFRIEND CODE’

There are specific reasons why Katie has it out for Melissa Dylan. In fact, Dylan went so far as to get her mother Darcy Dylan to town to shut down Katie’s suspicions of her, but it still isn’t swaying Katie away from her stance on the matter. Heather revealed how she is playing the scenes.

“So, here’s the deal. It’s multifaceted,” began Tom. “This girl pushes Katie’s buttons. She reminds her of her sister, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), and what Katie’s going through with her sister right now is very unpleasant. I think she looks at this girl and says, “This girl is going to crawl over anyone to get what she wants. And right now, she wants my son, and she’s willing to throw her best friend (Electra) under the bus.”

Heather also said, “Honestly, there’s something known as the ‘girlfriend code.’ Would you like to know what the girlfriend code is? ‘The girlfriend code’ is if your girlfriend, who is also your best friend, dates a guy and is especially in love with him, it doesn’t matter if you break up, that guy is off limits. You need to find yourself another guy.”

KATIE’S TROUBLES WITH BROOKE AND DYLAN MAKE HER TAKE A STAND

Katie clearly draws a similarity to her sister Brooke and Melissa Dylan which is also driving her attitude, which Heather confirmed. “So to Katie, it’s like Dylan broke that code. She is someone who follows her heart just like Brooke and leaves carnage in her wake,” said Tom.

She continued, “I think Katie looks at her and goes ‘Okay, one, you were living in your car. You didn’t call your mother who clearly loves you and ask her for help, but you were more than willing to take help from this, lovely rich guy.’ I think Katie feels like the fact that Dylan has been so expressive of how in love she is with Will, I think she finds that a little weird.  She’s telling him that she’s e in love with him, and he doesn’t say it back to you. So, clearly he’s in not in love with you.”

In story, Katie can’t trust a young woman, who knows her son doesn’t feel the same way about her and yet is still hanging around. Heather shared Katie’s viewpoint to Dylan: “He’s clearly in love with your best friend. So, isn’t it a little unsettling that she kind of keeps saying she’s in love with him? So that’s my multifaceted reason why Katie doesn’t like her. It really has nothing to do with the fact that she came from humble beginnings because Katie did too. That being said, the Spencers are billionaires, so she would have to also look out for that. However, I don’t think that’s the main reason why she doesn’t like this girl or doesn’t trust her. I really don’t.”

You can check out the full conversation from our livestream conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel below.

Now let us know, are you rooting for Heather Tom to win the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? What did you think of the scenes she submitted? Will Katie be proven right about Melissa Dylan, or will her distrust blow up in her face and she will wind up respecting Dylan when all is said and done? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Kelly Sullivan Talks Becoming Darcy Dylan, Who’s Melissa’s Dad, and Future Love Interest (Exclusive)

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Kelly Sullivan made her triumphant return to daytime on recent episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful in her new role as Darcy Dylan, the mother of Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock).

In story, Melissa, better known as just “Dylan,” phoned home to her mother to come to Los Angeles, in an effort to calm the waters with Will Spencer’s (Crew Morrow) nosy mother, Katie Logan (Heather Tom), who doesn’t trust Dylan one iota.

Soap fans remember Sullivan from her previous Daytime Emmy-nominated role sas Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri on General Hospital and as Sage Warner on The Young and the Restless. During a livestream conversation exclusively on the Michael Fairman Channel, Kelly spoke about her time on GH and Y&R, and the wonderful co-stars she shared the screen with, and her excitement on her brand new role on B&B.

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As to her thoughts on if Darcy will ultimately prove to be a gold-digger, opportunist, but still has a heart of gold (as we saw in recent scenes with her daughter, seemingly), Sullivan explained, “Characters like Darcy can be dangerous. I think Darcy is a survivor and she can charm. She’s a flirt. She knows what she wants. Darcy is self-made, according to her, and she made it.”

THE DYNAMIC BETWEEN DARCY AND HER DAUGHTER, MELISSA DYLAN

However, Melissa plays a big role in what’s next for Darcy! Kelly explained, “She’s got this beautiful daughter and that was her entire life who is now making her way. Let me tell you, I don’t know what Darcy’s retirement plan is, but one would assume she doesn’t have much savings. This is a great opportunity for her to connect with her daughter and get the lay of the land.”

Finding out that Melissa has been dating Will Spencer from the rich and powerful Spencer family in Los Angeles, while initially a shock, could prove interesting if the mother/daughter were to work together for a common cause, their survival.

Sullivan explained, “Darcy’s all about the tabloids and all about this life of illusion and the haves and have-nots, essentially. She would never shy away from an opportunity to see what’s around the corner. I think the interesting thing for me, that I’m excited about is to explore the dynamic between Darcy and Melissa and what is that going to become?”

From all accounts, Darcy is here to stay in Los Angeles, and fans will see much more of Sullivan on their-screens. “Darcy’s not going anywhere”, confirmed Kelly. “I always said to Sydney Bullock, Darcy didn’t buy a round trip ticket. If you think about it, Melissa could be her ticket. She might be Darcy’s only hope. There are serious stakes here if Darcy has been waiting for this moment.”

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SHARING SCENES WITH HEATHER TOM

Last week, Sullivan had her first on-screen confrontation with Heather Tom. In the scenes, Katie was disapproving of Dylan and let Darcy know it. Eventually, Darcy takes Dylan with her to leave Will’s beach house apartment, but Will stops Dylan.

Recalling the taping of the scenes, Kelly said, “Heather Tom is a real special artist. In the story between Katie and Darcy, you’ve got momma bear and you’ve got momma bear. You can’t fault either of these women for how they feel, and how protective they are of their children.”

There are many things viewers and perhaps the writers have not totally fleshed out about the Dylans. Are their Dylan sisters coming, or to be revealed to rival the Logan sisters? Who is Melissa’s biological father? Plus, some more nuggets as Kelly revealed.

“I think there is a juicy, juicy story there of the Dylans,” previewed Sullivan. “It would also be interesting if they decide who Melissa’s dad is. Who is that? I mean, that’s interesting. You know, when I auditioned for this role, it said on the page that the character was charming, from the Midwest, and dance skills a plus. and I was a Broadway dancer. So, I hope this means there might be an opportunity to dance on the show at some point.”

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DARCY DYLAN AND WYATT SPENCER PAIRING?

As for the men on the canvas, Kelly was asked what she thought of a potential Darcy and Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) pairing? To which she responded, “That would be so much fun. I’m such a fan of Darin’s work. Oh, I would have a ball working with him. One of the things that really excited me about Darcy when I was coming into audition for her was that they said that they wanted her to have a  comedic sensibility, comedic chops as they said it.”

Sullivan concluded, “To work with Darin, I would be so lucky. He’s such a great actor and he’s got great comedic timing and he’s just really present and phenomenally talented. He’s a great actor, so I would love that. I mean, anyone on the show would be really fun.  You throw it at the wall (in daytime) and say, ‘Is there a thing? Is there something here?’ Chemistry is chemistry.”

Now below, and in case you missed it, you can check out our full video livestream chat with Kelly Sullivan below.

So, what have you thought of Kelly’s performances thus far as Darcy? Do you think Darcy will turn out to be an opportunistic woman, but who deeply cares and loves her daughter, or will it turn out to be a ruse? Would you like to see Kelly paired with Darin Brooks on-screen as a love interest, and who do you think truly is Melissa Dylan’s biological father? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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