Friday, August 7, 2009 11:28 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Bob D’Amico/ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Despite a “no comment” from ABC Daytime, “General Hospital’s” Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) is speaking out on Kelly Monaco’s status on the soap and breaks news that he’s renewed his contract with the drama series for an unspecified duration. When news broke earlier today that Kelly Monaco was possibly being replaced in her role as Sam McCall on the drama series, fans began wondering what happened. According to sources, putting out a casting call for a current cast member’s role is generally code for…
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Friday, August 7, 2009 10:14 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Jill Johnson/JPI (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Jessica Rey, the former White Ranger of “Power Rangers: Wild Force,” will be appearing on ABC’s “General Hospital” on the Monday, August 17 episode as Marita, a French tourist vacationing at the resort Michael (Drew Garrett) and Kristina (Lexi Ainsworth) are staying at in Cancun, Mexico. Michael will become instantly smitten with Marita when he spots her upon her arrival at the resort. Marita was originally named Marie Claire, but the characters name was changed just before shooting began in mid-July. In addition to…
Friday, August 7, 2009 3:00 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Yolanda Perez/ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Just when you thought it was safe for Jason (Steve Burton) and Sam fans, Soap Opera Digest is reporting that ABC’s “General Hospital” has put out a casting call for Sam McCall, a role currently portrayed by popular actress Kelly Monaco. An ABC spokesman issued a “no comment” to both Soap Opera Digest and Soap Opera Network when pressed for answers. This can only mean bad news for Monaco fans. The casting call is as follows: Early 30s, female, Caucasian, brunette, sexy, dynamic and…
Friday, August 7, 2009 12:33 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Yolanda Perez/ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Yeah, Babe Chandler may have died after last years devastating tornado hit Pine Valley, but that was Amanda Baker’s Babe. Alexa Havins’ Babe went to California after the actress opted not to renew her contract in 2007 shortly after real-life husband Justin Bruening (ex-Jamie Martin) left the soap with hopes of making it big in Hollywood. He starred in the NBC series “Knight Rider,” which lasted for one season during the 2007-2008 TV season. The series was canceled due to low ratings. With “All…
Friday, August 7, 2009 10:39 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — ABC Daytime has given the cast and crew of the network’s daytime drama series “All My Children” one week to decide whether they will uproot their lives and families to Los Angeles, CA when the show moves production in January, says Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater) in an exclusive interview with New York Daily News reporter Carolyn Hinsey. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do. I’m not the kind of dad who wants to be 3,000 miles away from my kids. And it’s not exactly…
Friday, August 7, 2009 8:08 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Susan Lucci, who portrays the iconic character, Erica Kane, on ABC’s “All My Children” will be appearing today on “Live with Regis & Kelly.” The actress is expected to discuss “AMC’s” move to Los Angeles, CA in January and might give light on whether she’ll still be part of the soap on moving day. All My ChildrenSusan LucciAMCSOAPnetABCABC.comSOAPnet.comLive with Regis & Kelly
Friday, August 7, 2009 6:52 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Howard Wise/JPI (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “The Young and the Restless” star Kevin Schmidt (Noah Newman) has booked the lead role in the Cartoon Network pilot “Unnatural History.” “History” tells the story of Henry Griffin (Schmidt), a teenager who has acquired exceptional skills during his travels around the world with his anthropologist parents. He faces his greatest challenge when he returns to the United States to attend High School. Rounding out the cast will be Jordan Gavaris (“Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Italia Ricci (“Greek”). According to The Hollywood Reporter,…
Friday, August 7, 2009 6:34 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Craig Barritt/JPI (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The Insider’s Lara Spencer and Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier will host The CW’s presentation of “Live from the Red Carpet” Daytime Emmy Award’s Pre-Show. The show will air live on Sunday, August 30 from 7:00-8:00 PM ET from the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The CWEntertainment TonightLara SpencerKevin FrazierThe InsiderThe Daytime Emmy Awards
Friday, August 7, 2009 6:19 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: John Paschal/JPI (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — While “Guiding Light’s” last episode doesn’t air until Friday, September 18, 2009, Soap Opera Network has your last look at the cast as a group before the final curtain call. “Guiding Light” airs Weekdays on CBS. Anytime on CBS.com. Check local listings. CBSCBS.comGuiding LightGLHulu.com
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 7:01 PM ET | By Errol Lewis and Scotty Gore (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — With “All My Children” heading to the West Coast, “One Life to Live” will inherit “AMC’s” soon-to-be-old studio space. Also, both soaps are expected to begin broadcasting in HD early next year. “ABC Daytime announced today that it would move production of ‘All My Children’ from New York to Los Angeles and that ‘One Life to Live’ would move into ‘All My Children’s’ former New York space, giving both shows facility upgrades and streamlined production models,” states an ABC press release issued yesterday afternoon.…
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 3:36 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Seems “The Bold and the Beautiful” will continue to hold its title as the naughtiest soap in daytime. Soap Opera Network has learned that Owen Knight (Brandon Beemer) and wife Jackie Marone (Lesley-Anne Downe) will be up to some kinky sex scenes this month. Expect to see scenes so racy, they probably won’t make it to the airwaves. “The Bold and the Beautiful” airs Weekdays on CBS. Anytime on CBS.com. Check local listings. Discussion: ‘B&B’ Getting Kinky Again The Bold and the BeautifulCBSCBS.comB&BBrandon BeemerOwen KnightLesley-Anne DowneJackie Marone
Monday, July 27, 2009 9:00 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital’s” Brandon Barash (Johnny Zacchara) and Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones) are two prominent soap figures in the Twitterverse, and are good friends on and off the set, but don’t expect to see a Jaxie pairing anytime soon as long as Kirsten has something to say about it. “No way. He’s getting around now. There can only be one of those in a relationship [laughs],” said Storms referring to Maxie and Johnny changing bed mates in such short time periods. “She doesn’t want me anymore. I’ve been…
Monday, July 5, 2009 2:50 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Lisa LoCicero joined fans during her Brunch with Lisa LoCicero event during the “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend. {igallery 19} Discussion: GHFCW 2009: Brunch with Lisa LoCicero SOAPnetABCABC.comGeneral HospitalGHLisa LoCiceroFan Club Weekend
Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:07 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Former “All My Children” and “General Hospital” starlet Tamara Braun lands a prominent role on hit TNT drama series “Saving Grace” starring Holly Hunter. Braun will play the recurring role of Renee Ellen, who sparks an immediate attraction with Detective Ham Dewey (Kenny Johnson). Detective Dewey is the on-screen love interest of the shows main character Grace Hanadarko (Hunter). According to TV Guide.com, Braun will appear in at least two episodes of the series. Her first airdate is Tuesday, July 28. Prior to”Grace,” Braun was last seen…
Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:27 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Derk Cheetwood portrays Max Giambetti on ABC’s “General Hospital,” and is the older brother of Drew Cheetwood, who plays his on-screen brother Milo Giambetti, but did you know that he loves his Twitter and is ready to start auditioning again? Before Twitter became a big mass media tool, Derk created an account where he could catch up with his friends and family and let them know what he was up to. A typical tweet could be something as simple as “Swinging at the bank trying to close…
Friday, July 24, 2009 2:23 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Spencer Cassadine is changing faces for the fifth time in three years when newcomer Davin Ransom takes over the role beginning next month on ABC’s “General Hospital.” Ransom, who is rumored to be portraying the role of a Young Tony Stark in the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster “Iron Man,” first airs on Thursday, August 13. Earlier this year the actor appeared in an episode of the defunct ABC comedy “In the Motherhood.” The series starred Megan Mullally, Cheryl Hines and Jessica St. Clair. Spencer Cassadine is…
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:47 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Can chemistry strike twice for Lindsay Hartley (ex-Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald, “Passions”) and Eric Martsolf (ex-Ethan Crane, “Passions”)? “Days of our Lives” seems to think so as the soap has hired Hartley to replace Felisha Terrell in the contract role of Arianna Hernandez, Brady Black’s (Martsolf) love interest on the soap. According to Soap Opera Digest, Hartley begins filming on Thursday, July 23. No word on what caused the soap to make the drastic change, but it is clear that the show is looking to recapture the magic of…
Wednesday, July 20, 2009 2:50 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The talk of the “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend wasn’t what is going to happen next on the ABC soap, but news that Greg Vaughan, who portrays Lucky Spencer, is expecting his second child with wife Touriya Haoud. The couples first child, Jathan James Vaughan, was born in May 2007. The actor tweeted the happy news on Monday, July 20. “As I lay in bed, adoring my beautiful family! My son slowly closes his eyes, & my beautiful wife caresses her belly as new life is blooming,”…
Monday, July 20, 2009 6:39 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Alicia Minshew, who portrays Kendall Hart Slater on ABC’s “All My Children” is expecting her first child with husband& Richie Herschenfeld. Their daughter is due in November. “Richie and I are so thrilled,” said Minshew in a statement to Soap Opera Digest magazine. “I can’t wait to be a mom!” Minshew’s pregnancy is not expected to be written into the show as Kendall is currently involved in a murder mystery storyline and the show has no plans to change course at this time. Alicia joined the cast…
Monday, July 20, 2009 3:42 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Drew Cheetwood, 26, portrays Milo Giambetti on ABC’s “General Hospital,” but did you know that he is also the personal trainer for Robert Guza, Jr., the soaps head writer, and much of the cast and crew of the soap? Cheetwood is the younger brother of Derk Cheetwood (Max Giambetti, “General Hospital”) and is cousins with Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine, “General Hospital”), but he didn’t get the job as Milo because of them. He got it because the show was interested in filling a role as one of…