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Y&R's Latest Promo: Jill Finds Phyllis In Bed With Billy!
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Things are about to get red hot next week on The Young and the Restless as summer temperatures are rising!
In the latest promo released on Friday, none other than Jill played by the phenomenal Jess Walton happens upon Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) in the throes of passion. Later, Jill confronts Phyllis and says, “What were you doing in my son’s bed?” How will Phyllis get out of this one? Will she? Having a master manipulator like Jill know your secret can’t be a good thing!
Meanwhile, it looks like Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) is infliatrating Billy’s life, as her takedown revenge scheme on Adam (Justin Hartley) continues on. And, is Billy her bady daddy? In addition, it looks like Victor (Eric Braeden) is up and about reclaiming his life! Plus, Cane (Daniel Goddard) and Lily (Christel Khalil) hit the sheets!
So, what do you think about Jill being the one that finds Phyllis in bed with Billy? Shall we say … let the fireworks begin? Watch the latest promo from Y&R after the jump, and then share your thoughts and theories in the comment below!
Glad it’s Jill. She’s the only one who can go head to head with both Phyllis and Billy. Plus it gives more screen time to Jess W. And I’m really getting tired of Phyllis’s “conundrum.” As for Billy, he’s a train wreck, and as same-old as Patrick could be sometimes on GH, I liked prefer Jason back in PC.
Jason Thompson has been given much more to work with as Billy Abbott than he was given to work with as Patrick Drake. He’s become a leading man on The Young and the Restless, something he was kept from becoming on General Hospital.
Hi Scott..
naww that’s not true..
Jason Thompson/Patrick was a big star of GH. A leading man for decades.
He and Robin, both, were stars, great stories..
When Kim/Robin left then after poor Patrick was left alone with no more anything.
I like JT’s Billy much better than Billy’s Billy ..
You’re right Scott about Patrick having more to work with at Y&R. and I do like him as an actor. I’m just having a hard time liking the Billy character. Have the same problem with Liam on B&B.
Decades, Su? 2005-2015. That would be a decade.
I am ready to kick both Phyllis and Billy to the curb, Rose. Her act of perpetual martyrdom and his of the family drooling brat is getting too, too old.
I suppose Jill is the only one who can beat some sense into both of them….as her story goes: been there, done that.
Jill is the last person who has room to judge considering her history.
I cannot stand what Billy and Phyllis are!! I do not care what ‘hurt’; what ‘itch’ brought these two together. You crave the flesh of another man, Phyllis? Your brother-in-law’s? Get a darn divorce and hop on Billy’s and every other bed in GC. And, you, Billy? Stop being the proverbial forlorn hot to trot, salivating tomcat, teen-ager after his first infatuation.
Okay, whew!! Now, that I got that off my chest; Jill is the last to talk. She was ( she may still be) as unscrupulous and as immoral as her son. I have it from the best source, my nanna, that Jill slept with Jack while married to his father, John Abbott.
I am glad the cat ( haha) is finally out of the bag.
hey CC..
I luv Phil & Bill !!!
At least they can get it on lol
Jack is a dull and sexless as toenail nail clippings.
((I am really disgusted ishy with the mens haircuts, they look like a halfazzed mohawk greased down.. yuck (in both gh n yr ..
Oh my gosh Sooooo you made me laugh with the new hair cut. I was wondering if it was a new male style. It looks terrible but I read that he’s a new father so I assume it’s easier to shower, shave, feed baby battle, brush teeth & go to work. I love Jill being back. I wish they would bring Tracey Abbott back as well. It was no surprise that old Vic got out of jail for the umteen time but I hope Chloe gets him good.
“…Jack is a dull and sexless as toenail nail clippings ”
I appreciate the in your face honest when it has to be
if Y&R has any respect and class left… they will right the ship that is : Abbott
Peter Bergman’ Just Jack solidified this SHOW
right – alongside – Victor Newman ’nuff said
WRITERS : this is the perfect time to right the wrong of how weak Jack is written
dear old bag scum that Victor is …. still “mans” UP
REAL’ly… why not JACK ?
this show is ” ALL ” that and a bag of chips with the Newman Clan
gawd who can stand it
BRING BACK Jack of ole’ lets hurrah this man and applaud
@Nikki.
Hi, Nikki,
I had replied to your question, but I do not see my comment.
I don’t know about Jason Thompson’s haircut, but, yes, Nicks is a ‘comeback’ hair-style from the 30’s. I actually like it. Then again, Joshua Morrow is so hot, it makes no difference what his hsir looks like….well, as long as it’s clean. Unwashed hair is a complete turn-off.
And, I like Jason’s hair when it’s longer. I guess it’s easier to manage?
Totally agree! Those two are disgusting, and in my opinion, have
no chemistry anyway.
May be old-fashioned, but my view is if people get a yen for
someone other than their spouses, at least get a separation,
if not a divorce, before jumping in another bed.
But I know it’s a soap, so what would be the drama in that?
I am not really buying the constant angst, either, that Phyllis
portrays…nothing about this affair rings true for me, or has
ANY appeal.
Jill also slept with Katherine Chancellor’s husband Philip and had his baby….
Yes, Jimmy, she did. Low morals, all around.
But, at least, she wasn’t married to Mr. Chancellor’s father.
Sleeping with her stepson was just trashy. So, perhaps Jill should school Billy, considering she did something similar. Then again, this is so typically Billy. It is the second time he has slept with one or more of Jack’s wives.
I don’t think he slept with Nikki. YET!!
Hey Jimh..
Y&R has the most recycled couples / bed hopping, than any other soap.
Seems everyone has had sex with everyone, at one time or another lol ..
Celia…my dear, your nanna is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ON about Jill!!!!! W-A-Y back in the day, Jill was QUITE THE HUSSY!!!!! Celia…check this out: Over the years, some of Jill’s, uh, ‘men’ were the following: Jack, a masseuse named Sven (who, later on, tried to kill her), Rex Sterling (who was married to Katherine), Michael Crawford (a lawyer), John Silva (another lawyer), Victor (he and Jill once had a one-night stand), Jed Sanders (a guy who, supposedly, was Nina Webster’s biological father), etc. The list goes on and on…LOL!!!!! Y-e-p.
Take care, my friend.
Wow, Jay. Thanks for that!! My Grandmother didn’t dig that deep. She just called Jill a run-of-the-mill ‘bleep’. If I used some of her Scottish colorful language, you would turn crimson. And, she makes no excuses, either. Later, pal.
Oh, Jay…don’t forget Nikki; the other doozy. She slept with her son-in-law, Cole Howard. Was that his name? Not sure.
Well, they are both stellar actresses. They play their respective roles to the max. I do not necessarily like the characters (Nikki still ‘falling’ for Victor’s ‘truth’), but, my gosh….they are resilient.
Add Derek Thurston to that list! And Stuart Brookes.
Oh, Celia, you always say it better than I can. You know, they have “ruined” Phyllis for me several times before, but Michelle Stafford was so great she somehow won me back. Gina T is also a formidable actress and I hope she can do the same. As for Billy, I still ache for Billy Miller’s beautiful face and eyes and hair and explosive talent in this role. So I fear Billy may be permanently over for me. As for Jill…pot meet kettle. But hopefully it will still be great fun to watch!
The fact that Jill has walked a mile in Billy’s shoes is all the more reason why it is perfect that she is the one who discovers him in bed with his sister-in-law.
Jill will not engage in moral posturing, she will not play the Church Lady to her sinful, disgusting, gyrating, revolting, fornicating son.
Rather, she will tell him exactly what he stands to lose with this torrid affair. She’s lived it, who better than Jill to give her son the what for?
Jack was anything but boring when Terry Lester played him he was smoldering he made these young actors look like amateurs
phylis and billy just dont work,,, scenes are even awkward between the two actors,,,the billy character is being written so out of character its hard to get into,,,,as for jill jess just isnt around enough to keep the character interesting,,,either recast or write out the character all together,,
Blame the writing, not a talented actor who is doing his job.
ava try reading very carefully what i said no where did i say anything about the actor,,in fact i stated the writers so understand before commenting wityh your snotty lil remarks,,
Chill out! He wants MORE of Jill, whomever!
Agreed. I wish the writers would get that, randy.
Sometimes no mater how great you think an actor is they just don’t get the character I can’t stand what he has done and Jill is a waste of air time! Move on
Randy–Phyllis and Billy are great at acting all Randy around each other.
I don’t like it but I do like it. These two have great chemistry.
I honestly think this storyline wrote itself when the producers saw what they had with these two actors.
I can’t wait for the scenes with Jill and Phyllis and the whole reveal. The only thing I am SICK of is Cane and Lily. My God they screw so much and it’s always the same result. Don’t either of them have anything to do? Cookie baking for Lily? Meetings for Cane? Soccer practice? Anything? I hate how the only thing those do is the “deed”. Give them a real story. Daniel Goddard is getting a little long in the tooth to be shirtless in every scene. He can act, give him a real story.
For me, I’d rather see Cane and Lily take the backseat, and bring back Michael and Lauren to the forefront of the canvas. Trading one couple for another.
And, if they have to write Adam off, I’d rather see them pursue the Cane and Chelsea pairing; they teased it a few years back, but never pursued it!
I would like to see Chelsea move to Paris with Connor.
I get it, Timmm. You do not like the character of Chelsea but, I happen to thoroughly enjoy her character and what she brings to the canvas.
Mateo is right about Daniel Goddard. He is criminally underused and misused as just eye candy. He has a lot more to offer. Maybe his resumption of career in business will help facilitate that. Lily has become such a dull, predictable character that I feel sorry for Ms. Khalil.
Agreed–he’s a damn fine actor. I loved the scene which transpired between he and Billy. Loved the way Cane grinned after Billy punched him in the mouth before he slugged him back. In fact, that grin was reminiscent of his daddy’s grin–they do look alike. Why not bring back Colin (Tristan Rogers) and give father and son an exciting story? I think Goddard is wasted on that simpering fool, that forever 21, twit named Lily.
Love Lily….she is a very pretty ornament. But, the writers have turned her into a shrew, for one so young.
Daniel Goddard is a cheerleader of this show where is a storyline where is their home! God I hate Phelps and Pratt for literally destroying this show
I like Lily when she goes after Hillary!!!
Right, Souphound. As I said, I always loved Lily. But, I think the actress is written more as a middle-aged woman than a young woman in her twenties.
The behavior doesn’t fit the role, in my opinion.
Lily has been ruined on the altar of Cane. It was good to see him deck Billy, for sure, but the crap Cane has pulled for so long on so many is even worse.
it’s Billy Chloe should be going after not Adam,
jill will probably ask viki to come to brass and sassy,
hope the baby is kevin’s ,but chloe will lie and say bella is bill’s.
Yes, meg, I also fear that. They’re making Chloe such a wacko that would be right up her alley. Wonder if Victor knows whose it is. Hard to believe he won’t have an opinion.
I thought the same thing, meg.
Now we know Bella is Billy’s. Chloe had his semen ( her hand-bag) in a neat, little receptacle with his name printed on it.
I imagine scenes with Jill yelling at Billy, saying the same old
things about how he should grow up and stop being self-destructive
and selfish and cruel, etc etc.
But will she tell Jack?
Phyllis and Billy are the best part of the show. Hands down.
Gina and Jason work very well together (did I say how pretty they are?) and have amazing chemistry. Nobody can say they don’t with the new promo.
Both actors are great and and they make things real.
I agree with you. I love both actors and they are certainly hotter together than with Victoria and Jack. I love what they’ve done with their portrayals though the writing is poor, as usual.
Well, Jack’s not even in the running anymore. Bad mistake matching him up with someone (Gina) young enough to be his daughter. Ugh!!
Also, Gina Tognoni has never been known as the sex kitten. She’s a wash compared to Michelle Stafford. Great body; great actress; no sex appeal…same goes for Thompson.
But, it is preference and what pushes our button. This couple just doesn’t do it for me.
You should watch their love scenes on Guiding Light and General Hospital.
And Michelle Stafford CHOSE to leave. Just move one.
Yes Stafford left and I for one can’t get into her character Nina on GH sometimes you just have to shelve characters on soaps we have been thru how many Billy’s? Billy was off the canvas for years they should have taken their lumps and moved on . The same with Adam I think JH is a good actor but no edge to Adam
So sick of Billy & Phyllis! Please end this storyline soon!! Also, Jason Thompson is a tad bit too old to play Billy as a spoiled brat. Jill, give them hell!!
Jason Thompson has nothing to do with Billy being “a spoiled brat”. Blame the writing.
No one ever said Jason Thompson was a spoiled brat. I said BILLY was. Please do not confuse actor with character.
Where did I say that?
I know you said BILLY was a spoiled brat.
You also said JT was too old for that. So yeah, blame the writing. He is just an actor who he is doing his job. You can’t blame him for the lame writing.
You said it just above me, right here. Ergo, my reply. Why do you attack everyone for having an opinion?
Read your statement. Figure it out!! “Jason Thompson has nothing to do with Billy being a “spoiled brat”. That sentence suggests that, I, called JT a spoiled brat. You misread everyone’s intent.
Please let’s end this nonsense. It’s getting out of hand.
Blame the casting director!
I agree, Lew. He can’t play the part as an overage frat boy the way Billy or even Burgess did. It’s just not playing for me.
What I hate is how Ashely and Jack sit around and talk about Billy’s love life. They act like he’s sixteen, not thirty-six!
Eileen Davidson is being wasted on this show as others Pratt must really hate women I know Phelps did
k/Kay–I also hate how they wasted Michael E Knight and now they are letting him go. It’s very sad. Some of us tunned into Y&R just to see him !
CHLOE: Hendrickson did not attend rehearsals for the 36th annual daytime emmy awards. This fact could hinder any daytime win. Can a sincere apology correct this oversight in the minds of the voters?
What has Pratt done to this show? First Billy & Phyllis would never have happened with the history of her taking her grand baby back from Victoria & Billy. I absolutely hate this version of Billy and Gina was too young for Phyllis and wait until Daniel comes back no way could these two be Mother and son. It’s just awful every character on this show he has ruined just awful.
It’s a soap.
Billy was engaged to his rapist Chelsea.
Why couldn’t Phyllis and Billy happen?
Because he was not even bloody born when Phyllis came on the scene!
….Because this ‘coupling’ would have never gone down if things had stayed status quo……Because this Billy is in lalaland, living in a fantasy of his own making, Ava. I do believe that the writers may be purposely writing Billy this way to accelerate what an idiot he really is. A misfit.
With all due respect, you need to not misinterpret what we write.
Cassie died 11 years ago before Summer’s birth.
Summer is 21.
What does age mean in a soap?
Billy in lalaland… LMAO
Yah, I’m not going to try arguing with you.
Ava, you’re doing a damn fine job irritating folks in here but thank you for the reminder that it’s a soap opera. Some of us were on the phone with the airlines trying to book a ticket to Genoa City for our summer vacation with visions of hanging out in the coffee house and later going for a dip in the Newman Towers swimming pool.
Pratt has ruined this show – somebody show him the exit, please! Anyone who claims to enjoy the offal that is being chucked into the airwaves needs a labotomy, STAT!!!
Well, I enjoy the show………and I do not plan to join the Frances Farmer society thank you very much.
For me, the story line is beyond ridiculous ~ however I am thrilled to see fore of Jess on screen. Her Oregon home is not far from me! What’s up with Gina T. not finishing words? Examples: gonna, wanna, tryin ~ where in the world was she raised and does the script actually call for those pronounciations?
I hadnt really noticed the “gonna, wanna”, etc., but I think it was Harry (?) awhile
back who mentioned her always speaking in a whisper, and THAT I notice more
lately…kind of annoying!!
She is a much better actress then this but she does not fit the character! Phyllis should have been shelved as should have Billy !
I confess to comparing Gina with Michelle .. which I shouldn’t do
It’s a realistic portrayal; a lot of people say “gonna”, “wanna”, etc.
I’m gonna kill you! Says Sonny almost every day.
It’s called slang, Helen. Perfectly acceptable in dialogue an colloquialism. As a matt er of fact, even in script; it is considered acceptable as long as it is in quotes.
I just cringe at Phyllis’s hushed tones. I need hearing aids.
This upcoming week looks fantastic! Love that Jill is back in the swing of things, and it looks like it’s going to be another fun-filled, adventurous week!
I totally agree with you on the Jill factor. I am hoping that this time she brings her hubby along with her. I have been a fan Tristan Rogers since the glory days of GH, watching him strutting around Cassidine island shirtless. I also love when he has scenes with Daniel Goddard. Listening to two Aussie accents for the price of one. Wonderful!! I am hoping with Jill back, Lauren could be front and center a little more. Send Stitch and Abby to be with Max, and take Lauren and Michael out of hiding. We can only hope that Ms. Walton stays longer than a few days this time. I wm hoping that the re renovation of the house is a sign of good things to come
yes!
It’s gonna be YUUUUUGE! …
Yuge?
And SaopQueen, I could not agree with you more as evidenced with my above post on the same subject.
Lol…that was your Bernie impersonation, right Su?
When Jill slept with Jack years ago when she was married to John the storyline was great Katherine had the goods and toyed with them gosh I miss thiose days. Jack has been neutered and so has Jill
Katherine forced Jill to give her a pedicure–it was soap opera historical gold!
I wish I had had been born and old enough to have witnessed that, Osgood. Alas, I am delegated to watching clips on Utube.
My problem with Phyllis is that the writers have her playing holier than thou when it comes to Victor. She states that he should be in prison for what he did to her; she should have choked when she said that because writers are allowing her character to get away with attempted murder. When one set of writers allowed that to happen , it caused me to leave the show for a while. Even worse, the same writers gave Christine , Paul , and other characters amnesia because not a soul mentions the incident..
You ‘betcha’, Belle. Your words are music to my ears!
Nikki Newman gives ALL women a bad name! All the diamonds and furs and she is still nothing more than a cheap stripper! The way she held her head high in the courtroom as she testified on behalf of the almighty greatness that is Victor Newman! What a dumb, rich, classless tramp! All those Newmans looked cheap!
Yeah, Timmmy. Why does Nikki fluctuate like that? I mean, the writers , new team or not, copy each other. The are making a mockery of family and marriage. It just is sooo out there. Now, everything is la-di-da again. I give them six months, TOPS!! What next? Victor is out of jail….feels invigorated and rejuvenated….life is wonderful.
Victor feels so ‘springy’, he invites Meredith to move in with them. Nikki hits the bottle again. And, life goes on.
Victor is like the 1960’s Batman, no matter who shows up to fight him, The Joker [Nikki[ The Riddler [Nick] or Catwoman [Victoria] he defeats them every time! Yawn, yawn, yawn!
@Timmm.
Great analogy, Timmmy. Got me laughing…love it!!
Celia…’six months’, huh??? Sorry, my dear, but I give them W-A-Y less time than that…LOL!!!!! I mean…to me, BOTH Victor and Nikki each fall apart (or whatever) AT LEAST once a week…EASY…MORE LOL!!!!!
Just saying……….
Later, my friend.
Tim…laughing-wise, you’re killing me here…LOL!!!!! Oh…and BTW, as always, you are TOTALLY SPOT ON!!!!! Also, more and more, all of those serious looks on Nikki’s face make her look like she wants to constantly throw up…MORE LOL!!!!! Bottom Line Here: Nikki is nothing but a HUMORLESS DOWNER!!!!!! Beyond lame.
Later, dude.
Yeah, Jay. You are probably right. I am just tired of watching these two….The writers are not holding my interest when they keep pulling these stunts with Nikki. They make her out to be a real bimbo. This is love? No, this is insanity.
Couples normally look forward aging together in peace.
The kids are gone, the family is healthy, his legacy is sealed. They should take trips with their youngest grandchildren….These writers give married couples’ future a bad name.
I look forward rocking in my rocking chair on the porch with my aging husband rocking with me. LOL.
AND Jay, I guess vodka cures MS???
Tim…dude…’Vodka’ (and all other forms of alcohol)…which makes Nikki look EVEN MORE STUPID!!!!! Truly pathetic.
Later, Tim.
Poor Jill. That’s a sight nobody should have to see
But, a super-delish one, Boes.
Uh-oh….Jill, the watchdog, is on the prowl. I have been waiting a while for this ‘confrontation’. I surely hope the ‘castigation’ will leave a few burn marks as Jill rakes Phyllis through the coals. So well deserved; Jill, ma’am.
I understand Jill skipped ‘through the tulips’ more times than she can even remember. But, this is her SON, her baby. Puts a different spin on things.
All I can say is, “Go get ’em ratz”!!!!!!!
My super-delish was meant sarcastically, Boes. I am no fan of neither this Billy-type, nor this Phyllis-type. I know I am not being fair; but I actually welcomed these two great actors with open arms.
Sadly, and I really mean that, they did not come through for me. Gina is too young, and Jason is too old, as was Burgess. Billy Miller is only a few years younger, but he looked boyish…..In my mind’s eye, I saw him with his hands in his jeans’ pockets, kicking rocks. He was so endearing to me as Billy A, I could forgive him anything.
Maybe, if I did not see the disgusting side of this pairing ( the cheating with one’s in-laws) I may have had a different opinion.
Timmm you are right on. I knew he would walk before the court case. If this we’re real life he would still be in jail for locking up Julia (his first wife) in the basement so many years ago but it’s a soap I guess it’s ok as long as nobody tries to live it!
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali on a Potential Kai/Trina/Gio/Emma Quadrangle, ‘I Don’t Think That’s Impossible, But That Would Be Messy’
On recent episodes of General Hospital, music executive Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) has been pushing and demanding that Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Gio (Giovanni Mazza) play up a faux relationship when they are onstage, or in front of the camera, to add to their allure as new recording artists to his label.
Simon knows full well that Gio is dating Emma (Braedyn Bruner), and Trina is with Kai (Jens Austin Astrup). It was apparent from the start, that Kai seemed a bit more comfortable with the “arrangement” understanding this was for business, and not pleasure, while Emma initially didn’t like the idea.
Now with Trina’s stalker story in full gear, and as fans eventually find out who is completely obsessed with the budding young singer, while initially seeming to be Simon that would seem to be too easy of a choice. But is GH toying with the idea that somehow Gio and Trina get stuck in a situation and one thing leads to another and they develop feelings one another, too?
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SIMON’S MANUEVERS
In addition, after Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) beatdown at Pentonville, where everyone is accusing Sonny (Maurice Benard) of ordering the deed, will this find Gio and Trina on the same side, believing it’s Sonny, or will Gio end up sticking by his grandfather when by week’s end he was also questioning if he was telling the truth?
During a new conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana Ali shared her thoughts that if Gio and Trina were pushed closer together, what that would mean for their relationships with Emma and Kai, respectively.
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MUSICAL CHAIRS?
Pondering the soap staple, Tabyana exclaimed, “Oh, my goodness. Who knows? I mean, quite honestly, I don’t think it’s it’s impossible, but, oh, wow! That would be messy!” Ali added that its something that could be quite intriguing to play. “There’s a part of me that wants it to happen just to see, how does it play out? Right? Then, there’s another part of me that’s like, “You can’t do that to Emma and Kai.” That’s so wrong,” believed Ali.
However, Tabyana did admit a complicated love story wasn’t far from her mind. “Originally, I wanted something like a quadrangle. I really wanted that to happen. And if this is a moment where it could happen, I think that would be fun too.”
When asked to tease what’s coming up for Trina in the next several weeks, she offered up three words. Things for her will “(get) Suspicious, (be ) spontaneous, (and) very dangerous.”
So, do you think the GH writing team is teeing up a situation where Trina and Gio become more than friends and musical artists together? Would you be down for it, or be against it? do you like Emma with Gio and Kai with Trina? Share your thoughts via the comment section, nd in case you missed it, check our chat with Tabyana below.
All My Children
Mark Consuelos Celebrates Kelly Ripa’s 56th Birthday on ‘Live,’ But Remember When Wendy Williams Outed the Couple as Married Before Anyone at ‘All My Children’ Knew?
On the Friday, October 2 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, the morning talk show marked the 56th birthday of Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley Vaughan Santos, All My Children).
During the opening segment, Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo Santos, All My Children) humorously comparing his wife to both Gandhi and Groucho Marx, reflecting on both her comedic ability and peaceful ways.
Later, they went on to discuss the origins of her name and the most popular picks to name babies back in the year she was born, 1970. They were Kimberly, Lisa, and Jennifer for girls and Michael, David, and James for the boys.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Ripa recalled that she learned she was almost named Kim. However, their neighbors at the time had two daughters Kelly and Kim, which is what her parents wanted to call them, but they settled on Kelly and and her younger sister, Linda.
At the conclusion of the episode, Mark rolled out a huge cake for his wife. It was, “Happy birthday from all of us here at Live and at home.” Next, he cut the cake, and Ripa grabbed his face and gave him a “thank you” kiss.
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KELLY AND MARK TRIED TO KEEP THEIR VEGAS WEDDING ON THE DOWN LOW
All of this brings back memories of how Kelly and Mark’s Las Vegas wedding ceremony went public in 1996 while the two were still on All My Children playing Mateo Santos and Hayley Vaughan. In essence, they were outed by then radio host Wendy Williams! They discussed it on the talk show back in 2024.
In fact, the duo hid their marriage from their All My Children castmates for months, until they found out Williams got wind of the nuptials and spread the intel on the airwaves.
The two recalled their secret wedding on a 2024 episode of Live! “We’d eloped. It’d been a few months at that point. We’d been married for three months, nobody at All My Children knew we were even dating, much less married to each other. We’re brushing our teeth and we’ve got Wendy Williams’ radio show on. We’re listening, and she’s like, ‘I’ve got celebrity dish!”
EYEWITNESS
Next Ripa continued, “The celebrities,’ I guess they had a broad use of the term back then, was the fact that ‘two soap stars from All My Children, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos eloped in Las Vegas.’ There was this eyewitness that worked in the Clark County courthouse that said we eloped, and the news broke, and we had to tell everybody we were married.”
Live With Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Check your local listings for times in your area.
Share your birthday wishes for Kelly in the comment section, and let us know your thoughts on how Wendy Williams broadcast the news, unbeknownst to the All My Children newlyweds, that they tied the knot in Vegas? Check out Mark and the ‘Live’ studio audience singing ‘happy birthday’ to Kelly in the post below.
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Beyond the Gates
TUNE-IN: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Banneker Homecoming Episodes, EP Sheila Ducksworth Speaks on Impact HBCUs Have in Real Life
As previously reported, kicking off today, is a two-part Beyond the Gates, when The Duprees gather to celebrate Banneker University’s homecoming weekend.
The producers and writers are taking an opportunity to spotlight the rich traditions of the long-held tradition of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its fictional university.
The episodes are today on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday, October 2 and next week on Monday, October 5, where in true Beyond the Gates fashion, there will be some surprising drama that ensues when someone shows up!
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BANNEKER REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS
Sheila Duckworth, (executive producer, Beyond the Gates) spoke to Soaps.com to give some insight on the decision for the series to illustrate the ties that bind with HBCUs.
“It was important that we have this school as almost a character on our canvas, right from the beginning. Beyond even education, HBCUs have been pivotal when it comes to everything from economic progression and fostering a sense of community to the development of leadership skills,” explained Ducksworth. “From the beginning, we wanted to illustrate that what the Duprees are able to do in the world was a direct reflection of the impact HBCU’s have in real life.”
EVERYTHING HAS ITS PURPOSE
The EP talked about how purposeful the elements that integrate Banneker into the overall story of Beyond the Gates are including: the Dupree family door knocker that is a lion, the mascot for the fictional university, plus, the upcoming fight song that the cast will sing together on the Monday, October 5 episode, and the painting the hangs at Fairmont Crest.
That portrait of Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) father, George Cheeks Dupree, that hangs prominently at the country club, was named after CBS executive George Cheeks (now Chairman of TV and Media, Paramount), and as Ducksworth says of the legacy of Vernon’s father, “He was the architect of Fairmont Crest.”
So, are you looking forward to these episodes honoring HBCU traditions with the Dupree and the Richardson clans? What surprises do you think might be in store come next week? Let us know via the comment section below.
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