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Salem has just shaken the daytime TV world. In a move that’s sending fans into full meltdown mode, four of Days of Our Lives ’ most beloved young actors Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera), Raven Bowens (Chanel Dupree DiMera), Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas), and Leo Howard (Tate Black) are reportedly being written out of the long-running soap. The news has sparked shockwaves across social media and daytime fan communities, leaving viewers wondering what the future holds for Sal

Last week on Beyond The Gates, two sisters get results as their mother begins treatment. Cotillion looms, and Leslie receives an offer she should absolutely refuse. Let’s get into it. The Dupree Family in Crisis Tracey stopped by the Dupree Mansion on a mission: wear Anita down until she finally faces what she’s going through. It felt a little unnecessary, but I’ll admit—effective is effective. Anita broke down, and by the time she pulled herself together, she’d made a decis

Port Charles hasn’t breathed this hard in years. This General Hospital recap for January 5–9, 2026, covers a week where secrets detonated, alibis collapsed, and one infamous ringtone did more damage than any witness on the stand. After months of speculation, General Hospital finally pulled the trigger literally on the “Who Shot Drew” mystery, and the fallout is already reshaping the canvas. The relevance of this week can’t be overstated. Ratings bait? Absolutely. Narrative

After a muted Winterfest arc, Beyond the Gates closed out its December run with a set of emotionally rich holiday episodes that refocused the story on family, love, and legacy. The Christmas and New Year’s weeks gave the Dupree family center stage, setting up major storylines heading into Season Two. Christmas Brings Secrets and Reunions Pictured: Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree. Photo: Quantrell Colbert/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The holiday week ope

Daytime television thrives on surprise entrances, lingering glances, and casting moves that make longtime soap fans sit up a little straighter. Enter Jordi Vilasuso. The Daytime Emmy winner has officially joined the cast of Beyond the Gates , and if you know your soaps, you already understand why this is a big deal. CBS’s bold, boundary-pushing drama continues to build momentum in Season 2, and Vilasuso’s arrival signals that the gates are swinging wider than ever. Vilasuso i

Fans of General Hospital are mourning the loss of legendary actor Anthony Geary , who has died at age 78. Best known for his iconic portrayal of Luke Spencer, Geary redefined daytime television and left an unforgettable mark on audiences worldwide. His passing signals the end of an era for soap opera fans and a moment to reflect on a career that shaped the genre. The news of Anthony Geary’s death was confirmed by his husband, Claudio Gama, who described it as a sudden and s

Last week on Beyond the Gates, Bill collapses and Hayley panics, Nicole flirts with moving on, Kat finally feels supported, and Leslie tries to buy herself an ally. Winterfest comes and goes with barely a whisper, leaving behind jealousy, suspicion, and one very poisoned cup of tea. Let’s get into it. Winterfest… That’s It? Winterfest went out with a whimper. No big climax, no lasting impact—just a big nothing burger of nada, zilch. Monday’s episode did give us Keke Wyatt’s p

Greg Vaughan, the soap opera stalwart known for General Hospital , The Young and the Restless , and Days of Our Lives , recently joined Ashley Saray & Je-Ree on The Soap Wire Podcast , brought to you by The TV Cave, to dish about his exciting new role on Beyond the Gates . Fans of daytime television and primetime drama alike are buzzing about Vaughan’s transition, and the conversation revealed just why this move feels like a natural next step in his career. Je-Ree kicked thin

Greg Vaughan officially stepped through the gates, Beyond the Gates , that is and his first day delivered exactly the kind of soap-polished charm and slow-burn intrigue fans hoped for. The long-awaited debut of Dr. Kial Rollins brought a jolt of new-guy energy to Fairmont Crest, the kind that makes characters clutch their pearls and viewers lean a little closer to the screen. For a show in the middle of its WinterFest arc, Vaughan’s arrival lands like a snowball hurled with p

This week on Beyond The Gates, Martin’s campaign hits turbulence, Carlton bails on Winterfest, Ted and Shanice get stuck in an elevator, Derek tries to move forward, and Winterfest finally arrives. Let’s get into it. Vanessa, Joey & Campaign Trouble Vanessa continues recruiting women for her escort service out of the country club, ignoring Dani’s concern. Joey donates to Martin’s campaign, prompting Smitty to storm off and confront him at the casino. Martin arrives in time an

Greg Vaughan is officially scrubbing in for Beyond the Gates , and fans might want to clear their schedules and possibly their hearts. The longtime soap favorite makes his BTG debut on December 8 as Dr. Kial Rollins , a handsome orthopedic surgeon with a tragic past, a grown family, and the kind of charisma that tends to make Fairmont Crest very, very messy. And yes, the early whispers are true: this widower may already have his gaze drifting toward one Nicole Dupree Richard

Salem isn’t exactly known for its calm, stable energy but every once in a while Days of Our Lives tosses in a casting twist that makes even the most hardened soap fans sit up straighter. Dan Gauthier stepping in as the newly recast Peter Blake? That’s the kind of move that rattles the snow globe and sends the glitter flying. Gauthier, best known for his soap-sturdy credentials and his effortlessly smug charm as Kevin Buchanan on the now defunct One Life to Live, is set to deb

As a Black woman and a longtime soap viewer, I take joy in every step forward we’ve made in on-screen representation. Daytime drama has not always been a welcoming space for Black characters but the landscape is changing slowly, steadily and meaningfully. We now see more Black actors in front-burner storylines, more multidimensional characters and projects like Beyond the Gates showing that Black-led soap storytelling is not only possible but powerful. That’s why Donnell Tur

Beyond The Gates 11/17-11/21/25 Last week on Beyond The Gates, Vernon was still sneaking around. Leslie acts like the boogeyman to Laura. Samantha is a brat on punishment, and Tyrell wants Jessica to come to Thanksgiving Dinner. Martin receives a warning about his political career, and his two sisters clash. Let's get into it. Sibling Rivalry Part Deux Kat eavesdropped on Eva and Martin's conversation. She lay in wait for Martin to exit so that she could unleash her vitriol,

Michael B. Jordan may be one of Hollywood’s most reliably charismatic leading men, but even he isn’t above revisiting the gloriously melodramatic trenches of his early career. In a recent interview and appearance at the 39th American Cinematheque Awards where he received an award , the Creed star looked back at his soap-opera past specifically his stint on All My Children and let’s just say he’s surprisingly sentimental about the days when his biggest worry was hitting his

In a jaw-dropping turn of events on The Bold and the Beautiful , Luna (Lisa Yamada) appears to have died and the internet has their opinions. This unexpected twist has ignited a firestorm of speculation, fan outrage, fan happiness and wild theories. For fans of the CBS soap, Luna’s alleged death could be just another plot point or it’s a moment that could change the lives of many residents. On the November 21 episode, Luna reportedly steps into the path of an oncoming car an

Soap opera fans, buckle up! The Thanksgiving week lineup is jam-packed with surprises, drama, and those jaw-dropping twists that keep us glued to our screens. From Beyond the Gates to The Bold and the Beautiful , next week’s soap opera spoilers promise private celebrations, family confrontations, shocking admissions, and enough romantic tension to make even the most seasoned viewers gasp. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of General Hospital (GH) or can’t get enough of Days of

Soap fans can be a patient bunch but waiting three decades for a reunion wedding even the most loyal viewers might call that a marathon of emotional cardio. At long last The Young and the Restless is delivering the moment devotees of Cricket and Danny have been begging for since big hair and teen supercouples ruled daytime. The beloved pair is ready to walk down the aisle again with a ceremony set for November 21st and a reception airing November24th and the buildup feels lik

Last week on Beyond The Gates, Vernon continues to sneak around, Kat faces issues with her family, Vanessa issues a warning, and Leslie wreaks havoc. Let's get into it. Sibling Rivalry Kat is hurt that Ted asked Eva to call him dad, and Eva, grasping on to her beef with Kat, goes to Kat’s home to confront her, call her names, and threaten her. Kat fights back with the same tired classist insults she always uses. I am so over this rivalry between sisters. Tomas, who is there,

The newest week of daytime drama is rolling in with enough secrets alliances confrontations and emotional detonations to keep even the most seasoned soap viewer clutching their remote. Fans of The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and Bold and the Beautiful are gearing up for a full slate of twists that promise to push relationships to their limit shake loose long simmering tensions and send rivalries into overdrive. Weekly soap spoilers are always a