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November 24 Everyone reels as the news of Luna's death spreads; Dollar Bill Spencer is back; Katie is shocked that she has been replaced as head of PR. November 25 Katie and Electra grow concerned over mysterious texts; an admission of guilt is made. November 26 Ridge, Taylor, Steffy, Finn, Kelly and Hayes feast as they go around the table saying what they are thankful for, as do Deacon, Sheila, Carter and Daphne. November 27 (Repeat - Aired Oct 30, 2023) Eric and Ridge watch with excitement as the models walk through the crowd, showcasing their hard work and exquisite designs. November 28 No Episode - College Football Be sure to scroll down and vote in the showdown poll below. |
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News, Cast Updates and Scoop(News section last updated November 11, 2025)Luke Barnett & Barbara Crampton Thriller ‘Teacher’s Pet’ Heading To AFM With Quiver & AMP(11/11/25) Teacher’s Pet starring Luke Barnett and Michelle Torian will be on sale at AFM with Quiver handling North American rights and AMP launching international sales.The film’s story follows a brilliant high school senior who is days away from escaping to Yale, who must outwit her malevolent new English teacher when he becomes obsessed with her. As he reveals his sinister past, Clara fights a treacherous battle of wits for survival. The official synopsis reads: When brilliant but isolated high school senior Clara’s English teacher dies mysteriously, a charismatic replacement arrives who takes a disturbing interest in her academic potential. As Mr. Heller’s mentorship turns to dangerous obsession, Clara uncovers his horrifying secret identity and murderous past. Now trapped in a psychological game with a predator who’s eliminated anyone standing in his way, Clara must use her understanding of Heller’s twisted psychology against him before she becomes his next victim. Some lessons are worth dying for – others are worth killing for. Noam Kroll wrote and directed the film. Producers are Sheldon Brigman, Richard Handley, Noam Kroll, Kayli Fortun, and Brian Hanson. Exec producers are Sheldon Brigman, Luke Barnett, Charles L. Bunce, Kelby Thwaits, and Russ Dewolf. The film also stars Michelle Torian, Clayton Royal Johnson, Kevin Makely, Sara Tomko, Drew Powell, Alexe-Anne Godin, Alexis DawTyne, and Barbara Crampton. Soapy | Lisa Yamada & Christian Weissmann on Navigating Soap Stardom at a Young Age | S2 Episode 2(11/4/25) (Video) The Bold and the Beautiful's breakout stars, Emmy-winner Lisa Yamada and Emmy-nominee Christian Weissmann, join hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Lisa talks about learning the ropes on a Soap set and juggling her work on the 'Legally Blonde' prequel 'Elle' and Lionsgate film 'I Wish You All the Best.' Christian shares how he built his Hollywood career from a young age, decided to open up about past abuse, and publish a book of poetry. Lisa and Christian also talk about their enduring friendship both on and off the set of 'The Bold and the Beautiful.'The Bold and the Beautiful Planned to Kill Off Scott Clifton's Fan-Favorite Character: 'I Was So Thrilled to Be Employed Again'(10/30/25) (people.com) The Bold and the Beautiful star Scott Clifton is sharing insight about how his character, William "Liam" Spencer III, survived a fatal brain tumor diagnosis.In a new interview with Soap Opera Digest, Clifton, 40, said that he and the series' writers first thought his character had to die. In the spring, The Bold and the Beautiful executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell told him that “he felt that Liam had been written into a corner," Clifton recalled. Clifton was appreciative of Bell’s candor, because “it was something that I had worried about for at least the last decade.” Bell decided that Liam would have an inoperable brain tumor, and called Clifton into his office to explain the decision, Clifton told Soap Opera Digest. “He was a total prince about it. He was like, ‘I love working with you and you’re an asset to the show, but I’ve figured out what I want to do with Liam,' " Clifton said, adding that Liam was going to have a “really poignant send-off.” However, things changed when Bell decided to have Dr. Grace Buckingham (Cassandra Creech) fake Liam’s brain scan to extort his father, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont), for a million dollars. Bill eventually paid for Liam’s “experimental treatment.” Her plan was revealed after Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) shot Liam. “I really was supposed to kick the old soap opera bucket,” Clifton told the outlet. “I don’t know exactly what it was that changed [Bell’s] mind.” Clifton got a phone call from the producer-writer, who told him that he would figure out a way to rewrite Liam's original planned ending. "I was so thrilled to be employed again, but I was kind of going, ‘How on earth are you gonna pull this off?' " Clifton told the outlet. "I mean, yes, it’s a soap opera, but you have established beyond any question that this dude is dying!" "But sure enough, he figured out this very complex, elaborate way to save Liam," Clifton continued. Clifton told Soap Opera Digest that he had “really resigned” himself to leaving The Bold and the Beautiful. “I just wanted to do the best job I could with the storyline," he said. "And then to learn that I would actually get to keep my job? It was like the best of both worlds.” “So I’m pretty damn grateful. I’m grateful to Brad and grateful to the show and grateful to get to stick around and hopefully help him tell some more great stories,” Clifton said. Clifton’s tenure on the daytime series began in 2010. He won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 2017 Daytime Emmys, having already won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2013 and Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2011. He's the first male actor to have won all three. The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS (check local listings). ‘The Roaring Game’ Starring Mickey Rourke And Rob Gronkowski Lands North American Distribution Via Brainstorm Media(10/28/25) The Roaring Game, starring Mickey Rourke and Rob Gronkowski, has been picked up for North American distribution by Brainstorm Media. The film has been set for release in February 2026.Directed and written by Tom DeNucci (Vault), The Roaring Game chronicles the journey of Ricky, a high school custodian who loses everything when his girlfriend is selected to play hockey for Team USA and compete in the World Games. Determined to win her back, he assembles a misfit curling team, leveraging his janitorial skills to compete for gold. With humor, drama, and unlikely heroes, Rickey’s quest for redemption captivates the nation. The cast is led by Darin Brooks (Blue Mountain State), Oscar Nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), Justin Chatwin (Shameless), Fivel Stewart (The Recruit), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie), William Forsythe (The Devil’s Rejects), Antwon Tanner (Coach Carter), Vanessa Angel (Kingpin), Paul Johansson (One Tree Hill), Eric Lutes (Caroline in the City), Brett Azar (Young Rock), Jonathan Stoddard (Crossroad Spring), Rob Goon (A Day to Die) and former New England Patriots tight end Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski, Chad A. Verdi (The Irishman, Bleed for This) produced, along with Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, and Anthony Gudas. Sera Verdi served as an Executive Producer. The deal was negotiated by Chad A. Verdi of Verdi Productions and Michelle Shwarzstein & Alex Peters of Brainstorm Media. “This film is a true throwback to the comedies of the ’90s and early 2000s, which there has been a vocal demand for among audiences,” Chad A. Verdi, President of Verdi Productions, said in a statement. “Brainstorm appreciates this underdog story and the comedy at the heart of the narrative. Their commitment to a February 2026 release, timed to coincide with the Winter Olympics, showed us that they understood the cultural moment we were aiming for.” Brainstorm Media CEO Michelle Shwarzstein added, “The Roaring Game is a fun twist on the classic underdog story. We’re excited to be working with Verdi Productions on another great film, bringing it to audiences in time for the winter Olympics.” ‘Y&R,’ ‘B&B’ & ‘DAYS’ Stars Reveal Their Soap Characters’ Greatest Loves(10/24/25) (swooon.com) There’s something in romance called “OTP,” aka “One True Pairing.” Who is that one person who is your greatest love? Think Romeo and Juliet, Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart), Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey), and Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston). With some soap opera characters, the answer is pretty clear. In other cases, situationships are more nebulous.In daytime drama, many couples are each other’s OTPs. Those duos include Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) on The Young and the Restless. Patch (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) on Days of Our Lives, and General Hospital‘s Sonny (Maurice Benard) and…well, actually, this one can vary, although many fans say that the mobster’s OTP is either Carly (Laura Wright), the seldom-seen Brenda (Vanessa Marcil), or even Nina (Cynthia Watros). Swooon chatted with some daytime actors on the red carpet at The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmys to get their thoughts on who their onscreen greatest love is! Read on to get romantic musings from Scott Clifton (Liam, The Bold and the Beautiful), Days of Our Lives actors Robert Scott Wilson (Alexander) and Abigail Klein (Stephanie), and Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), Sharon Case (Sharon), and Courtney Hope (Sally). Who is Liam Spencer’s greatest love? “Himself, clearly!” quipped Clifton, who has vacillated over the years between Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Hope (Annika Noelle), and let’s not forget about his romance with Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer). “Every time that I try to answer that question, either in an interview or for myself, I recall a conversation I had with Mr. [Brad] Bell [B&B’s executive producer/head writer]. I asked him, ‘Is the endgame Hope or Steffy?’ He smiled and said, ‘There is no endgame! It goes on and on forever.’ So, that’s what we do! If you think about characters as magnetic poles, you’re going to have characters, like Ridge [Thorsten Kaye] and Brooke [Katherine Kelly Lang], who always get pulled back together.” That’s happening now with Hope and Liam. “But that doesn’t mean that those characters can’t find happiness or be in healthy relationships with other people, other characters.” Who is Sharon Newman’s greatest love? This would be the $200 question on Jeopardy! if Y&R romance was a category. “It’s Nicholas, of course!” Case told Swooon. Three years after the star-crossed teens met, they were married and had welcomed their first child, a son, Noah (Lucas Adams). The couple survived many adversities, but their daughter Cassie’s (Camryn Grimes) death in 2005 ended their marriage. The two have reunited many times over the year, but they haven’t been able to make it last – yet. Last summer, the couple shared a kiss in France when Nick was gravely injured. Currently, they’re reliving a nightmare as Noah’s been in a car accident in Los Angeles. “Everyone loved Nick and Sharon’s love story,” Case said. “And they’re still on that journey. We’re still living it. The story hasn’t ended. We’re looking for the next day, the next chapter. Everyone wants to know what will happen ‘in the end,’ but there is no end. We enjoy the ride.” Who is Sally Spectra’s great love? “I think about this often,” Hope said, who began her career as Y&R’s Sally on sister soap B&B, where she was involved with Thomas (then, Pierson Fodé), Wyatt (Darin Brooks), and, briefly, Liam (Clifton). When she moved to Genoa City, she began dating again and is currently involved with Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), a man who is sometimes his own worst enemy. “Each man in her life has meant so much to her,” Hope continued. “Wyatt was her greatest love when they were involved. There was Nick [Joshua Morrow], and Adam [Mark Grossman] was her great love. Now, something is developing with Billy that I don’t think she’s ever experienced before. He’s got elements of [many of the other men] in Sally’s life. There was Thomas, too. He was Sally’s first love. She had come to Los Angeles and was all, ‘I don’t need a man! I’m here to work.’ Then, Thomas came along. He set the bar.” Who are Alexander Kiriakis and Stephanie Johnson’s great loves? Alexander and Stephanie’s respective portrayers said that the other is their character’s great love. “They say you can meet the right person at the wrong time, and the wrong person at the right time,” Klein mused. “But I think Alex is the right person at the right time.” Wilson agreed. “I would have to say Alex’s great love is Stephanie. She’s been his main squeeze ever since he laid eyes on her, and he’s trying to do right by her,” he said. The couple’s relationship stands to be complicated by the return of Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark). Sure, he’s a fifth grade school teacher now, but 18 years ago when he was last on the show, Jeremy (then played by Trevor Donovan), held Stephanie’s head under water in a hot tub after being unable to tell her that he loved her. (Dude, try saying it with flowers next time if you can’t find the words!) Klein wasn’t playing Abigail back then, but she has incorporated that terrifying moment into her performances. “That scene was disturbing,” she said. “Fans remember all that.” Who is Chelsea Lawson’s greatest love? “I love all of them!” Egan declared, who has seen her con artist character, Chelsea Lawson, have romances with Billy, Nick, and Adam since coming to Genoa City. Despite her past, or perhaps because of it, Adam and Chelsea understood and accepted each other for who they were early on. Easygoing Nick brought something truly special to Chelsea’s life – zero drama. Alas, she walked away from Nick after a desire to play a con got the better of her. Later, Billy literally saved her life when she contemplated suicide. The duo split after she gave into her passion for Adam. “Obviously, the ‘Chadam’ (Chelsea and Adam’s ‘smush’ name) thing is a big deal,” Egan said with a smile. “They both came in as being the outcasts and people not understanding them. That truly bonded them from the beginning. She’s been very lucky. Adam’s always been her ride or die.”
Kasprzyk is only the fourth executive producer in the 38-year history of B&B, which was created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell. After a brief solo turn as executive producer by William J. Bell at the series’ 1987 launch, the husband-and-wife duo executive produced together for almost eight years, until February 1996, when they stepped down and were succeeded by their son, Bradley Bell. Since then, Bradley Bell has steered the popular soap as its sole Executive Producer and Head Writer. “Twenty-two years ago Casey Kasprzyk joined The Bold and the Beautiful at the front desk,” Bell said in an email to the cast and crew announcing Kasprzyk’s promotion. “Since then, Casey has flourished in every level of production.” Kasprzyk began his Bold and the Beautiful career in 2003. He was promoted to Associate Producer in 2008 and Supervising Producer in 2014. For his work on the show, Kasprzyk has earned four Daytime Emmy Awards to date, sharing in the 2011 Outstanding Drama Series win for producing the show’s homelessness storyline filmed in Los Angeles’ Skid Row, and winning three times in the Original Song category. Over the years, Kasprzyk has worked closely with Bell to help shape memorable B&B moments such as the Emmy-nominated 7000th episode and a special two-part documentary filmed in Monaco. He has been leading international location shoots, overseeing productions in Italy, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Dubai, and directed the show’s summer shoot in Naples and Capri, Italy. Additionally, Kasprzyk is the creator and host of Bold Live!, B&B’s official YouTube series, Most recently, he played a key role in the show’s relocation from its long-time home at Television City to its new base at Sunset Las Palmas Studios. “Casey’s commitment and dedication to The Bold and the Beautiful has been extraordinary,” Bell said in his memo. “Casey’s creative accomplishments are too vast to quantify, as he has continually elevated the show to new heights.”
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Wednesday, Nov. 26 (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/ 12:30-1:00 PM, PT) Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Finn (Taylor Novlan), Taylor (Rebecca Budig), Kelly (Sophia Parras McKinley) and Hayes (Alexander and Chase Banks) share a family Thanksgiving together with a surprise guest. Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) and Deacon (Sean Kanan) celebrate the holiday at Il Giardino and much to their surprise, graciously extend an invitation to Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire). BEYOND THE GATES Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/ 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) BEYOND THE GATES celebrates the holidays with two special episodes, featuring an original song from series star Clifton Davis, and a serenade to ring in 2026 by special guest star singer Kenny Lattimore. Colleagues Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice (Ernestine Johnson) are pulled into each other’s romantic orbit, much to the chagrin of Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant), and the entire Dupree family is left reeling from a health crisis.
The Daytime Emmys are not being televised on a broadcast network. The ceremony will stream live on National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ website at watch.theemmys.tv, and via The Emmys app which is available to download on iOS and Android mobile devices and on smart TVs via Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV and Roku.
Noelle looked stunning in a bohemian-style wedding gown and a veil adorned with star and leaf embellishments. Amedori opted for a similar theme with his black suit, which featured floral embellishments. “A Ceremony at High Moon ?? 10.05.25,” the couple captioned their announcement post. Noelle’s fellow costars and soap pals quickly reacted in the comments. Rebecca Budig, who plays Taylor on B&B, wrote “Congratulations!!” Katrina Bowden, who plays Flo, commented, “Omg stunning!! Congratulations so sad I couldn’t be there!! Looove that last photo! So chic.” Noelle’s onscreen love interest, Lawrence Saint-Victor, aka Carter, sent his love with several heart emojis. Kimberlin Brown, who portrays Sheila on the CBS soap, wrote, “Congratulations! SO BEAUTIFUL!!?????? Wishing the two of you the very best that life has to offer.” The Young and the Restless star Lauralee Bell commented, “Congrats beautiful! So happy for you both!” Beyond the Gates star Karla Mosley, who previously played Maya on B&B, gushed, “Congratulations on a beautiful wedding and the start of a beautiful life together.” The couple told People that they wanted an “intimate autumnal” wedding. “We wanted it to feel like we were surrounded by nature, almost like the flower arrangements were growing from the ground and everything was lit either from the full moon or by candlelight,” Noelle said. Their friend, Mike Nicholas, officiated the ceremony, which included personal readings, scripture, and handwritten vows. After exchanging rings, the bride and groom participated in a Celtic handfasting ceremony. The newlyweds announced their engagement in November 2024. Amedori had proposed the month before at a place that held “special meaning” to them.
AIRING Oct 9, 2025 Pierson Fodé
“We’re thrilled to welcome such a wide-ranging and talented group of presenters to this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards,” Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS, said in a press release. “From beloved daytime drama stars to culinary innovators, lifestyle experts, and talk show favorites, this lineup reflects the vibrancy and diversity of daytime television. We look forward to an unforgettable evening celebrating their contributions and honoring the best of daytime.” The Daytime Emmys will be streamed on the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) website at watch.theemmys.tv on October 17.
Little Eric was born in April 1999 to Becky Moore, who didn’t want to raise the child on her own after the father had run out on her. Becky’s aunt, Tawny, decided that instead of being adopted by strangers, she would give the baby to Tawny’s own daughter, Becky’s cousin, Amber Moore, whose baby had been stillborn. A grieving Amber went along with the plan and passed off the infant as Rick Forrester’s child, who was subsequently named Eric Forrester III and nicknamed Little Eric. When Becky learned that the little boy Amber was raising was actually her own son, which came to light via the child’s distinctive birthmark, she changed her mind about giving him up. Though she wanted her son back, Amber convinced her that Little Eric was better raised by two parents instead of just one. But as time went on, Becky could not get past her strong pull to the baby and demanded that Amber come clean about Little Eric’s true identity. When she did so, a furious Rick dumped Amber, and Becky regained custody of her son. She settled in Los Angeles and fell for Rick’s best bud, C.J. Garrison. Becky was then tragically diagnosed with terminal cancer, and she passed away after tying the knot with C.J. The widower was given custody of Little Eric, and he and Amber raised the boy together as they unexpectedly fell in love. Deciding that he wanted Amber back, Rick brought Little Eric’s father, Deacon Sharpe, to Los Angeles to take custody of the child. Deacon began calling the boy “Little D” and pursued a relationship with Amber, but she was still hung up on Rick. Eventually, Deacon married Macy Alexander, and they raised “Little D” until she passed away. Later, Deacon mentioned that he’d sent his son to live with his grandparents, Joe and Tilly Moore. In 2010, a pre-teen Eric showed up in Genoa City looking for Amber, and they left town together. In September 2025, a young man named Deke entered Remy Price’s apartment and was surprised to see his boyfriend with Luna Nozawa, who was supposed to be dead. Deke insisted that Remy get the murderer out of their place, and later hoped he wasn’t keeping any other crazy secrets. He explained he was determined to become a designer at Forrester Creations and didn’t want anything to get in the way. Later, Deke went to visit his father at Il Giardino, and while Deacon had no problems with his son’s sexuality, he did complain that Deke hadn’t been around enough. He also wanted Deke to take over the restaurant, but realized his son still wanted to be a designer. But that was nothing compared to the shock Deacon got when Deke revealed that Luna was still alive!
The ceremony, which will not be televised, will take place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is streaming the event live at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app. Access Hollywood is collaborating with the Daytime Emmys by featuring five nights of segments leading up to the ceremony. This year’s nominations leaders are Young and the Restless with 19, General Hospital with 16, Days of Our Lives with 13, Drew Barrymore with nine and Kelly Clarkson with eight. NATAS also revealed the 2025 Gold and Silver Circle inductees who have performed distinguished service within the industry. The Gold Circle inductee is Jane Elliott of General Hospital. Silver inductees are Greg Barna (Director of Photography, Travels with Darley, Equitrekking, Cyberchase For Reel, Bill Moyers – Close to Home, Beer Geeks, Lidia’s Family Table, Shelia Bridges Designer Living); Judy Blye Wilson (Casting Director, The Young and the Restless, All My Children, One Life to Live); Star Jones (Host & Executive Producer, Divorce Court, The View); Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless) and James Reynolds (Days of our Lives). For the first time since 2018, a limited number of tickets to the 52nd Daytime Emmys Awards will be available for public purchase starting at $75 plus applicable fees through Ticketmaster.
The mystery series, which reentered production this week in Dublin, Ireland, stars Seymour as literature professor-turned-murder investigator Harry Wild. Lando will play Pierce Kennedy, the new State Pathologist who’s described as a “charming and handsome natural ally for Harry.” Harry Wild returns for Season 5 sometime in 2026. Acorn TV’s official logline promises Harry’s “most sensational and thrilling ride yet, including murder mysteries in the world of whiskey-making, theatre and musical-tattoos, not to mention a gang of middle-aged lady burglars and a murder close to home.”
Her son, Jon Hookstratten, and EVP at Sony Pictures, said his mother died of natural causes. Crowley had more than 100 film and TV credits from 1950 to the early 2010s but probably is best known for toplining Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, the 1965-67 NBC series based on the 1960 movie starring Doris Day. She starred opposite Mark Miller as Joan Nash, a newspaper columnist who pooh-poohed the era’s traditional “housewife” tropes and didn’t care who knew it. Housework? No thanks. Cooking for the family? Nah. Joan slept till through mornings — in the same bed as her husband, a first for TV — and did her own thing. The show — which also featured a massive sheepdog named Ladadig — wasn’t a big hit, not making the year-end Top 30 in the three-network universe, but was popular in reruns in the 1970s. Before that, Crowley had guested on dozens of TV series ranging from Suspense, The Untouchables and Rawhide to Gunsmoke, Bonanza and Maverick. She also co-starred with Burgess Meredith and Robert Sterling in “Printer’s Devil,” an hourlong 1963 episode of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone. After Daisies, she continued to guest on numerous popular TV shows well into the 2000s including The Rockford Files, Columbo, Hawaii Five-O, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Hotel, Friends, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Frasier, Charmed and Murder, She Wrote. Crowley also played Mary Scanlon in more than 250 episodes of the daytime drama Port Charles, 60-plus of Generations and on other soaps including The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and primetime’s Falcon Crest. Born on September 17, 1933, in Olyphant, PA, Crowley moved to New York City and studied at the High School of the Performing Arts before beginning her career on stage and in modeling. Hollywood took notice and in 1954 she won the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year after performances in Forever Female opposite Ginger Rogers and William Holden and in the Dean Martin-Jerry Lewis film Money From Home. Through the 1950s and ’60s, Crowley also appeared in a number of features films including the musical Red Garters, The Square Jungle and Douglas Sirk’s There’s Always Tomorrow. She appeared alongside such stars as Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Tony Curtis and Rosemary Clooney, transitioning easily among comedy, drama and musical roles. Crowley’s last film appearance was Mont Reve in 2012, capping a career that bridged the golden age of Hollywood and modern television. Along with her son Jon and his wife Marion, she is survived by her husband, Andy Friendly; daugher Ann Osher (Robert), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The actor, whose credits include the feature films Ick and I Wish You All the Best, will join the CBS sudser as an aspiring designer who’s in a relationship with Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann). He will make his first appearance at Forrester Creations on Sept. 16. The addition of Cone will mark the first time that B&B has featured a gay male couple who will also kiss on-screen (another first for the sudser). Cone’s character name is being kept under wraps because he has a close tie to one of the major B&B characters. This isn’t the first instance of LGBTQ representation on the Bell-Phillip serial. In 2012, B&B featured its first lesbian couple, Karen Spencer (Joanna Johnson) and Danielle (Crystal Chappell). Danielle was first introduced as Karen’s friend but was later revealed as her romantic partner. In 2015, the soap made history by introducing Maya Avant (Karla Mosley) as the first regular transgender character in daytime television. Maya went on to become the first transgender bride in all of TV before her character was written off in 2019. There have been other gay male couples in daytime, including As the World Turns‘ Luke Snyder and Noah Maye, Days of Our Lives‘ Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis. At present, CBS’ Beyond the Gates has a popular interracial gay couple played by Brandon Claybon and Mike Manning. Weissman joined B&B in 2024. He was nominated this year for a Daytime Emmy in the new Emerging Talent category. The Daytime Emmys are set for Oct. 17 in Pasadena. Cone’s other credits include Hacks, The Summer I Turned Pretty and American Horror Stories.
A daytime drama fan since childhood, Makovec had long dreamed of crossing over into the world she’d grown up. “Since I worked for CBS, I had always wanted to figure out how to get on the set just to meet people, see people, or if I could even be a waiter handing out bread or something at Il Giardino [restaurant on B&B],” she explains. “I just wanted to make some sort of appearance.” Especially since the shows have been part of her work life for the past 15 years, she’s been at the station. “My noon newscast airs live between Y&R and B&B — so I’ve been sandwiched between them for years,” she notes. “I’ve even had to tearfully collect myself at times, transitioning from watching the end of Y&R and my own newscast, especially at big moments like the death of [Y&R‘s] Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper). And then I’m forced to peel myself from watching the beginning of B&B as I’m tasked with recording things for later news broadcasts after the noon news.” Her chance to tap into her more dramatic side finally came through CBS Mornings‘ inspirational series, “It’s Never Too Late,” which features people embracing new challenges or second chapters. Though previous conversations hadn’t led anywhere, this time the stars aligned. “My executive producer for the morning show contacted the people at The Bold and the Beautiful, and they ran with it in such a wonderful way,” Makovec says. “I mean, not only to give me a speaking role, but to give me a name, a little bit of a backstory, and then to add in the phrase, ‘It’s never too late,’ to tie in the whole CBS Mornings series was just amazing.” Makovec arrived at the set with her mother, Meri, a fan of The Young and the Restless who introduced her to soaps, and her brother, Matt. They were greeted by Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), making the moment disorienting in the best way. “It’s hard to even describe,” she reflects. “It’s like you immediately just sort of get smacked into the wall, and here you’re off and running in this strange world that has suddenly come to life. It was wild, but he was wonderful. Everybody was incredibly wonderful and patient and welcoming, and I could not have asked for better people every step of the way.” Even with her experience anchoring a daily newscast, stepping onto the iconic soundstage brought unexpected jitters. “I was way more nervous than I thought I was going to be,” Makovec admits. “Which was interesting because I am used to being on TV, but I think it was just such a surreal experience to even be in the building.” Makovec got a firsthand look at the show’s deep roots, listening to longtime cast member John McCook (Eric Forrester) share tales from the past. “He was telling stories of Danny Kaye and Judy Garland and things that had happened in that studio,” she reports. “You could just feel this legacy, and it was overwhelming for me. In fact, I don’t remember half of the day, so I’m glad I had a photographer along with me to catch it because when I would watch the footage back, I could remember all of these moments.” Makovec was cast as a character named Ronna — a stylish socialite with a special fitting at Forrester Creations — named in tribute to Supervising Producer Casey Kasprzyk’s mother. From the colorful wardrobe to the impeccable styling, “It definitely felt like a Cinderella moment,” Makovec shares. “I’m a person that likes to wear black a lot, so having all that color, I just felt like it was time to go with the flow and let the experts do their job, and they did a fantastic job.” When the cameras rolled, Makovec was ready. “I was not nervous about the acting,” she says. “It was more about where was my place in this glamorous, mythological world of L.A. fashion? But as far as the lines and the actual playing of the role, I felt pretty confident in that.” Her scene was with soap icons Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) and Heather Tom (Katie Logan), and the camaraderie was instant. “They were fabulous,” Makovec raves. “I could totally see them being good girlfriends. They just have a fun vibe, and it’s interesting because I know them obviously as their characters, and you could see a little bit of that bleeding through, but you could tell that they’re just cool girls underneath it all as well.” Witnessing the process behind the camera gave Makovec a newfound appreciation for the genre she’s watched for decades. “I just have so much respect for everything that these people do all year round,” she says. “I talked to them about, ‘What happens if you get sick? Can you call in sick?’ And they rarely do because you would throw everything off. It’s such a well-oiled machine, and everything is running so tightly; it’s just amazing what they are able to get done and the quality work that they’re able to do as quickly as they are.” Still, for a journalist used to telling others’ stories, turning the lens inward was a shift. “It was odd for me in general because I’m used to reporting on things, not myself,” she points out. “So, what to share as far as my experience and how to share it was an interesting challenge for me.” With B&B airing in the Bay Area right after her newscast, Makovec has big watch-party plans for her episode. “I’ll be live from 12 to 12:30 during the noon news, and then Bold and the Beautiful airs right after my show, so I’m going to hop right off the news desk and we’re all going to go in the conference room to watch it, and we’re all going to be screaming,” she predicts. “Everybody at my station has been so excited, too, which has just been really cute. It’s been so much fun, and I could not be happier about it and more surprised and more thankful.” And this might not be the end of Ronna’s run. Kasprzyk hinted that a return could be in the cards — news that floored Makovec. “When I heard that, I don’t know how I can describe the feeling,” marvels Makovec. “I screamed. It was so hard to soak up the first time because it was so crazy, so it was a tremendous relief to think of maybe having the opportunity to come back and soak it up a little bit differently. I am very hopeful that that will come to fruition because you never do know where these plot lines go, and I’m ready to go all the way. It’ll just be a dream come true.” The Bold and the Beautiful, Weekdays, CBS. Check local listings
“The Price Is Right” Introduces New Pricing Game “The Lion’s Share” in Season Premiere Daytime’s Top Drama, “The Young and the Restless,” Begins 53rd Season Tuesday, Oct. 7, “The Bold and the Beautiful” Begins 39th Season Monday, Sept. 15 Season One of Daytime’s Newest Drama Series “Beyond the Gates” Continues with New Episodes CBS announces the fall season premiere dates for its unrivaled daytime lineup. The Network continues to stand as the highest-rated network in daytime for 39 consecutive seasons, including network television’s #1 daytime series, THE PRICE IS RIGHT; LET’S MAKE A DEAL; the #1 daytime drama for 36 straight seasons, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL; and television’s newest daytime drama, BEYOND THE GATES. The longest consecutively running game show in television history, the Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, returns for its landmark 54th season beginning Monday, Sept. 22. Host Drew Carey, now in his 19th season, and announcer George Gray will once again invite contestants to “come on down!” for another exciting year of big prizes and classic fun. The season premiere debuts a brand-new pricing game in partnership with BetMGM, “The Lion’s Share.” In this high-stakes game, contestants will earn the chance to enter the Lion’s “wind chamber” to pull out prizes including spectacular trips, dream cars and a cash jackpot worth up to half a million dollars! This marks the first addition to the current game lineup since 2021’s “Back to ‘72” and “To the Penny.” Fans can also look forward to a variety of specially themed episodes throughout the season, celebrating Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Pet Adoption Week, Mother’s Day and School’s Out. Returning to the stage are fan-favorite models Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube. Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady returns for another year of dealing as LET’S MAKE A DEAL kicks off its 17th season on Monday, Sept. 22. This season raises the stakes with the return of fan-favorite themes “Mega Money Mondays,” “Worldwide Wednesdays” and “Fabulous Car Fridays,” offering lucky dealers more chances than ever to win big. Special guest appearances from CBS stars include Jeff Probst (SURVIVOR), Phil Keoghan (THE AMAZING RACE) and Danielle Pinnock (GHOSTS). The premiere episode will honor heroes with an audience full of courageous firefighters and first responders, while other standout episodes celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and spotlight the importance of Alzheimer’s Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness months. Joining Brady are longtime fan-favorites: announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray, who all bring their signature blend of improv comedy, music, iconic games, and, of course, those infamous Zonks that keep fans coming back for more. CBS’ longest-running scripted series, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, continues with its 53rd season on Tuesday, Oct. 7, its 36th season as Daytime’s #1 drama. This fall, relationships are tested, unexpected romances flourish and a puzzling mystery leads to shocking revelations. Victor (Eric Braeden) and Jack (Peter Bergman) must decide if they can put their epic rivalry aside in order to protect their legacies; Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) find themselves on a dangerous path when a troubling message sends them on a trip looking for answers; Billy (Jason Thompson) and Cane’s (Billy Flynn) power struggle intensifies with the return of Jill (Jess Walton); Nate (Sean Dominic) decides if his future includes Audra (Zuleyka Silver); Claire (Hayley Erin) finds herself torn between two suitors; and Cricket (Lauralee Bell) and Danny (Michael Damian) plan for their long-awaited wedding, airing in November. And Y&R sees the arrival of two intriguing newcomers: Sienna (Tamara Braun), whose unexpected tie to several key characters creates a stir, and a mysterious stranger (Roger Howarth), whose sudden presence raises more questions than answers. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the most-watched daily drama series in the world, marks its 39th season beginning Monday, Sept. 15. In upcoming episodes, viewers can look forward to families being reunited, love once lost being rekindled and boardrooms fueled by fashion. The season begins dramatically as Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) go head to head after Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) makes a life-changing choice in the wake of a glamorous Forrester fashion show. Liam (Scott Clifton) is pushed to admit what he truly wants: a future with Hope (Annika Noelle), while her fiancé, Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), faces an agonizing truth that will alter his plans for their future. Luna (Lisa Yamada) instigates a scandalous plan involving Will (Crew Morrow) that sends shockwaves through both the Forrester and Spencer families, significantly impacting the lives of Electra (Laneya Grace), Bill (Don Diamont), Katie (Heather Tom), Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), Li (Naomi Matsuda), as well as soulmates Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan). BEYOND THE GATES, daytime television’s newest drama series, continues its groundbreaking debut season this fall. Future episodes find the foundations of Fairmont Crest, especially within the Dupree family, shaken to their core. Anita (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon’s (Clifton Davis) marriage may not be on solid footing. Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) impromptu trip together leads to shocking revelations and directs Dani toward a promising connection with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) in a crossover with THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Nicole’s (Daphnee Duplaix) journey as a newly single woman sends her down a path toward her longtime friend Carlton (Robert Christopher Reilly). While Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Smitty (Mike Manning) work to re-establish their commitment to each other, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob (Jibre Hordges) unexpectedly find themselves on opposite sides of a major marital dilemma. Jacob’s brother Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) hits town and immediately establishes two complicated relationships amidst his own family drama. Eva (Ambyr Michelle), Kat (Colby Muhammad) and Tomas’ (Alex Alegria) love triangle hits a fever pitch, while a surprising familial connection to Hayley (Marquita Goings) poses a threat to Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett). Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Ashley’s (Jen Jacob) worlds come crashing down around them as lies and the death of a loved one change everything.
Both concerts, at Gillian Lynne Theatre, are set for Monday, November 24. Lulu, of course, starred in the 1967 film version alongside Sidney Poitier and scored a hit with the title song. The new musical adaptation, last performed by Brady at an invitation-only Los Angeles concert (today’s announcement describes the upcoming concerts as reimagined), features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by Sheldon Epps. Both the musical and the film are based on the memoir of Guyanese-born British-American teacher and author E.R. Braithwaite. In addition to the new score, the concerts will include Lulu’s signature “To Sir, with Love,” written by Mark London and Don Black. Brady will be making his West End debut with the concerts. He’s currently starring on Broadway as Harold Ziegler in Moulin Rouge!, with other Broadway credits including The Wiz, Chicago and Kinky Boots. His television credits include Whose Line is it Anyway? How I Met Your Mother, Dancing With the Stars and The Masked Singer. The synopsis: Rick Braithwaite is more than just a Cambridge-educated engineer and a former RAF fighter pilot; he’s a man battling societal prejudices at every turn. Refusing to bow to adversity, he engages his students not as troublesome youths but as emerging adults who must soon navigate a world where they’ll stand or fall on their own merits. Through a balance of grit and grace, he aims to prepare them for more than just exams; he prepares them for life. The story explores race, class, resilience, and the power of respect. Lythgoe Productions and Darren Bell produces, with Alex Day, Willette and Manny Klausner, Jonathan and Jennifer Yaek and Rebecca Bahling-Lythgoe. To Sir, With Love has been developed through the Ogunquit Playhouse New Works Program. No post-London plans are currently underway for the show.
B&B also kicks off its 15th season with two new characters. Daytime newcomer Courtnee Draper joins the cast as Erica Lovejoy, a Forrester admirer. Draper has appeared in several films, including The Duke, Hannah and the about-to-be-released The Biggest Fan. On the Disney Channel's The Jersey, Draper played series regular Morgan Hudson. All My Children alumnus Matt Borlenghi (ex-Brian) is also making his way onto the B&B canvas. He'll play Ziggy, Erica's apartment manager. Borlenghi's previous credits include A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, The Jeff Foxworthy Show and Kate's Addiction.
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