Table of contents for August 15, 2016 in ABC Soaps In Depth

Tom Degnan (Joey, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; Adam, AS THE WORLD TURNS) married actress Erin Cummings on July 2 at the Basilica Of The Sacred Heart at the University Of Notre Dame, a church that holds special meaning for the couple. Degnan’s soap pals, UNREAL hunk Josh Kelly (Cutter, OLTL) and Billy Magnussen (Adam, ATWT), served as a groomsmen as the LIMITLESS actor and former ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB star exchanged vows.…

The In Depth Story: Storms, who took a medical leave due to stress-related skin problems, will be back on screen Wednesday, August 3. “Maxie’s short hair returns to GH… and so do I,” shared the actress on Instagram the day she reported back to the set. Her leading man, Ryan Paevey, tells Soaps In Depth he’s “super stoked that Kirsten’s coming back. She’s been there with me since day one, and it’ll be good to have regular Naxie back.” While the Maxie switch unfortunately happened during a crucial point in the couple’s storyline — the introduction of Bree Williamson’s Claudette — Paevey has nothing but praise for Burnett’s pinch-hitting over the past month. “Molly stepped up and was a sweetheart,” he raves. “We’ve actually become buddies.” Burnett tells In Depth…

With Josslyn’s kidney donor story heating up on GH, Ingo Rademacher’s Jax is finally back in Port Charles! Joss’ dad first shows up Monday, August 1, with the intention of getting Carly to stop her investigation. “It’s definitely fun to be back, and it’s a great story,” says Rademacher, who opens up about his life in this week’s Feature Interview, page 38, and also dishes his character’s return in the In Depth Cover Story, page 24. “It’s a small arc. I wish there was more time to play it out, because it’s too good a story to not dig into it.” The actor adds that the door at GH is open for more dates. “It depends on my schedule as well. I’m shooting [some more] HAWAII FIVE-O in August, and…

Danger is on the menu, but who will wind up being served on Monday, August 1? When Dillon has a chat with Valerie on Wednesday, August 3, he opens up about recent disappointments. And on Thursday, August 4, the hunk winds up getting a bit of bad news from Darby. When someone tries to kidnap Spencer on Friday, August 5, Sonny is there to keep his nephew safe. Ava is warned to stay out of daughter Kiki’s business on Monday, August 8. How will Bobbie celebrate her birthday on Tuesday, August 9? Hayden is taken into Finn’s confidence (again) on Wednesday, August 10. But by Friday, August 12, the doc is making serious accusations. Who is he pointing the finger at?…

Victoria makes a decision about her future, even as Chelsea fears she and Adam might not have one on Monday, August 8. You won’t believe who Jack winds up confiding in on Tuesday, August 9. Summer prepares for a future with Luca on Wednesday, August 10, but is she about to make a huge mistake? Mariah shares something with Sharon on Thursday, August 11. And on Friday, August 12, Victor has had about as much of Chloe’s antics as he is going to take!…

When THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Chloe left town, she made it clear to Kevin that their happy days were behind them. And while Kevin appears to have moved on with Natalie, has he really? After all, if there is one thing that the computer wiz has shown, it’s a near obsessive stubbornness when it comes to the lady loves of his life! For his part, Greg Rikaart (Kevin) thinks that his alter ego may want another shot with the former fashionista! “I think he’s charmed by Natalie, but he has this pull to Chloe,” he shares. “Kevin is intent on fixing what went wrong in the past and rekindling their relationship. I think he’s confident that he can use his charm and powers of persuasion to make it happen!”…

It’s been more than three years since GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Ingo Rademacher (Jax) was under the bright lights on the set of the soap and DANCING WITH THE STARS, but he’s barely noticed the time passing. The paddle board racer has been caught up with island life, family life and running Mahiku Activewear with his wife, Ehiku. “For the last three years, I’ve really done no acting,” he admits. But change is in the air. “You know how it is — when it rains, it pours!” FYIFYIFYI Commercial Break: “We have Apple TV, not regular TV: I don’t want the boys seeing ads for nicotine patches!” says Rademacher. Good Life: “My time on GH set me up to be able to live this lifestyle,” acknowledges the grateful actor. Blind Faith: “I…

THAT’S A FACT Canadian-born Williamson and her hubby have both become American citizens. Bree Williamson (Claudette) is married to a director, Michael Roberts, and it looks like their 5-year-old son, McGreggor, is already following in dad’s footsteps! “My husband makes little films that he shows Mac, so now he’s gotten interested in making movies,” reveals the actress, who shared one of her son’s first videos on Instagram. “Now that he knows he can make a video and talk me through it, it’s a new thing. Another time, he set up his Legos and called it a film set!” While McGreggor enjoys telling Mom what to do, it’s not actually his first passion. “Drawing is currently his favorite pastime,” she reveals. “He’ll go get his art tools by himself and draw…

“When something happens as organically and naturally as what happens with us in scenes, it’s just fun. There’s a lightness to it. I think it helps that Hayley and I have become friends. We hang out outside of work, so we know each other better and there’s so many more layers we can add to it, because we know how to play off of each other.” — GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon), of his alter ego’s relationship with Hayley Erin’s Kiki…

It may have been years since Laura Bonarrigo (aka Laura Koffman) walked away from playing ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s beloved Cassie, the role she brought to life off and on for two decades, but the experience still impacts her. “I loved how raw I got to play her,” the actress says, recalling the character’s propensity for becoming unhinged. “She was so much fun in all of her manifestations.” Her Specialty: Divorce It’s hard to think about Cassie and not also remember the many men with whom she shared complicated romances. “I’ve worn seven wedding dr es ses and been through three or five divorces, depending on whether we’re talking about my personal life or professional life,” the actress reflects. “I consider my first divorce to have been my parents’ when…

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Michael is a man with one foot planted firmly in the Mob world and the other in the Quartermaine’s. But we weren’t letting his portrayer, Chad Duell, off the hook without making a choice (or two!), so we asked the tough questions and told him to decide. What did he have to say? Read on to find out! Tennis or bowling? Tennis. It’s a much better workout. I’m only good for one game of bowling. Call a cab or Uber it? Uber. I got an app for it. Snow-skiing or water-skiing? Water-skiing — because I hate cold weather. Water or soda? Water. I haven’t had a soda since last summer. Red wine or white? I don’t drink wine. Michael Buble or Justin Beiber? Not a fan of either,…

When GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Elizabeth was locked in an elevator by Franco, Rebecca Herbst led her character from impatient evasion to giggly acceptance of her feelings for him, earning the actress this week’s Gold Star. Under Pressure As Franco stopped the elevator and almost menacingly covered the security camera, Elizabeth backed away and crossed her arms protectively over her chest. Though her body responded instinctively to what could have seemed like a creepy threat, her face read more “confused annoyance” than “concern for her safety.” She even asked Franco if he was trying to scare her, and as he explained himself, she rolled her eyes, as if to say, “Get to the point already!” After firmly reminding him their kiss was a mistake, she looked away in discomfort, as she empathized…

Stitch nixed Abby’s suggestion that they have another baby. Despite Phyllis’ attempt to keep him behind bars, Victor was released from prison. Upset, Phyllis jumped into bed with Billy! After Jill discovered their affair, she threatened to expose Phyllis, who then returned to Jack! Later, Jill ordered Billy and Cane to work together to run Brash & Sassy. Chloe enraged Victor by revealing that she’d burned Sage’s journal pages that would exonerate Adam… which meant Adam had to stay in prison! When an alliance is formed, who will the united parties be looking to target?…

On Sale... August 15 August 29 September 12 September 26 October 10 October 24 November 7 November 21 December 12 December 26 January 9 January 23 IS IT LOVE? GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Roger Howarth weighs in on Franco and Elizabeth’s controversial relationship. TIME TO PICK! GH’s Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina) tackles the tough questions. FLASHBACK! We rewind to remember some doomed GH couples, including Luke and Jackie.…

The In Depth Story: The fan favorite will be back on the canvas for a limited run beginning Thursday, August 25. Of course, this isn’t the first time Graziadei has reprised the role since exiting in early 2013. That summer, he returned to usher Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis off the canvas as Daniel relocated his comatose mother to a rehab facility in Georgia, where he and Heather were raising his daughter, Lucy. Stafford has since joined GENERAL HOSPITAL as Nina, while Gina Tognoni (Dinah, GUIDING LIGHT) has taken over as Phyllis. Since leaving daytime, Graziadei has kept busy working in primetime, nabbing guest spots on STITCHERS and HAWAII FIVE-0, starring in the Lifetime series THE LOTTERY and appearing in a threeepisode arc on KINGDOM. Yet he has always expressed loyalty to…

Although GH isn’t saying when Tyler Christopher will return to work as Nikolas, all signs still point to his eventual comeback to the role he originated 20 years ago. For one thing, the Daytime Emmy winner remains in the soap’s opening credits. For another, his replacement, DAYS alum Nick Stabile (ex-Dean), has sent out tweets suggesting that his short run has come to an end. (Christopher “is going nowhere,” he added.) And, since Nikolas is currently presumed dead — yeah, right! — it’s easy for the show to keep the character o. the canvas until Christopher’s contract negotiations at last are finished.…

Hope is on the mend, so on Monday, August 1, she finally comes home from the hospital. Tuesday, August 2, finds John and Marlena sharing a romantic moment, while across town, Sonny and Paul find time to catch up. While Dario struggles with forgiveness on Wednesday, August 3, Gabi has a scary encounter. On Thursday, August 4, the custody battle between Jennifer and Chad heats up. And on Friday, August 5, Jennifer finds herself being comforted by her late husband, Jack!…

The moment Nathan first mentioned Claudette, we all knew she’d be showing up. What we didn’t know was how many months of talking about her we’d have to endure before finally she arrived. That said, the moment Bree Williamson set foot in Port Charles, we sat up and took notice. Given how fantastic she was at breathing life into the multiple personalities inhabiting her ONE LIFE TO LIVE alter ego, Jessica, we should have know she’d give a multilayered performance. But watching Claudette go from sincere to scheming on a dime has been a delight. We’re also intrigued by how Claudette’s arrival is impacting Maxie, who is no stranger to a well-developed scheme herself! We’d love for this story to take an unexpected twist, but even if it continues to…

Trouble With A C I love Claudette’s appearance in Port Charles. The Nathan and Maxie storyline needed something to vamp it up, and while Gri n’s appearance helped whet our appetites, Claudette is just the spark needed to get this story going! Regina Mayorga via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Vanishing Act What happened to Brad and Lucas? They are both played by awesome actors and need to be back in the mix. Donna Galluccio Marino via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Fantastic Rogues Loving the pairing of Nik and Ava. Want more of that. Love Dr. Obrecht, and would like to see her interact more with Nathan and Maxie. Marsha Bess via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Killer Twist? I dislike Dr. Obrecht immensely! I think she is the…

For ALL MY CHILDREN alum James Patrick Stuart (Valentin), joining GH decades after playing Will Cortlandt has meant nonstop reunions. “I’m still in shock,” he admits, and no one has thrown him for a loop more than former Pine Valley co-star Genie Francis (Laura). “Genie was playing Ceara, and we were always kind of like brother and sister,” he shares. “So much so that when I was struggling in L.A. after AMC, she and her husband, Jonathan, would take me to dinner and order tons of food to send home with me. Just to see Genie and pick up the conversation was really a kick in the pants.” Francis has also blown Stuart away professionally. “Watching her with fresh eyes, I’m humbled,” he admits. “The last time I did [daytime]…

The Young & The Restless FYIFYIFYI Birthday: February 8. Fami ly Time: Mor row’s brood with wife Tobe includes three sons (Cooper, Crew and Cash) and one daughter (Charlie Jo). Moonlighting: Over the last several years, Morrow has had small roles in a variety of movies. “I love Y&R and never think for a second that I shouldn’t be doing it. But I’m an actor,” he notes. “I love doing other roles, too.” Must-See TV: THE WALKING DEAD, GAME OF THRONES and SONS OF ANARCHY are at the top of the hunk’s list! No one was more shell-shocked over Sage’s tragic death than THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Joshua Morrow, who played her hubby, Nick. “I had no clue that this was going to happen,” admits the soap vet. “I…

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Days of Our Lives FYIFYIFYI His Favorite App: Redfin. Bonjour: While he doesn’t speak Spanish, Gering holds his own in French and Italian. Catch A Glimpse: Gering will appear Saturday, September 17, in Montréal at a fan event benefitting Cedars CanSupport. (Visit www.star-image.ca for details.) All Tressed Up: Gering uses Kevin Murphy Rough Rider strong hold matte clay to keep his hair picture-perfect. Poor Rafe! Will DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ perennial good guy ever catch a break? Recently, he’s found himself taken hostage again, all while eager to be with the woman he loves. Despite having to face the worst of times, the detective remains someone fans root for, thanks to his affable portrayer, Galen Gering. “My strength is definitely in the area of romantic comedy,” he offers. “Even when…

REVEALED Theo is Valentin Cassadine! SHOT Nikolas was shot and fell out yet another window! Kevin took a bullet for Laura. MAROONED Jason, Sam, Laura, Kevin, Lulu, Dante and Ava tried to get o€ the island. ARRIVED Carlos’ twin brother, Joe HAD SEX Sabrina and Michael Kiki and Morgan Dillon and Darby Kristina and Parker CAUGHT Sonny saw Kristina kissing Parker. DISSED Alexis sent Parker packing. MADE A DATE Franco and Liz HUSHED Naomi told Heather to keep quiet about Elizabeth. FOUND A skeleton Lulu believed was her father’s.…

Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon) is set to appear in the upcoming Web series BAD SEX WITH GOOD PEOPLE. But don’t worry, GH fans — it was just a side gig, so he won’t be missed in Port Charles! “I play Joel, a womanizer and a cheater,” teases the actor, who shot his episode back in April. “It was fun to play someone opposite from Dillon.” The series comes from former 3LW and Cheetah Girl members Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan, and will stream on their YouTube channel, SceneGirls TV. “Working with these girls was a blast,” raves Watkins.…

As first reported exclusively at abc. soapsindepth.com, GH has hired Chloe Lanier — who played the young Patricia in the soap’s Emmy-winning 2015 flashback episode — in a newly-created contract role. GH execs were so impressed with her work, they’ve invited her back to play a mysterious stranger named Nelle. “My mom’s so excited for me to be on a show where I get to look attractive,” laughs Lanier, who previously donned retro threads on GH, played a strung-out junkie on KINGDOM, sported grimy teeth as a homeless girl on NCIS and donned a pregnancy belly on ARMY WIVES. The actress began shooting her storyline in late July and is still putting the pieces together about her new role. “I’ve only been told a little bit, myself,” Lanier tells In…

It’s a big week for the Davis girls, beginning when Kristina — who has found herself torn between Aaron and Parker in recent weeks — finds someone to confide in on Tuesday, August 2. Julian realizes that having an attorney for a wife isn’t particularly helpful when she’s keeping you at arm’s length. So on Friday, August 5, he has to look elsewhere for assistance when he winds up in yet another legal jam. But on Thursday, August 11, the tables are definitely turned when Alexis finds herself in the potentially awkward position of having to ask Julian for help! And on Friday, August 12, there’s a fracture within the Davis household when Kristina puts her mother on blast. But what did Alexis do to get her daughter so worked…

Steffy’s worst nightmares become reality on Monday, August 1, when she realizes Quinn is in Monte Carlo! The two women square off in an explosive confrontation on Tuesday, August 2. Outraged by his mom’s latest stunt, Wyatt attempts to do damage control on Wednesday, August 3. Pressured by Steffy to end things with Quinn, Eric makes what he feels to be the best choice on Thursday, August 4. On Friday, August 5, Liam lobbies hard for Steffy to leave her marriage!…

As the mystery surrounding the source of Josslyn’s kidney continues to unfold this week on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Jax comes back to weigh in on his daughter’s situation. Of course, that means he’s going to be crossing paths — and likely butting heads — with Carly! In other words, buckle your seat belts, because things are about to get bumpy! He Knows Carly So Well! So what, exactly, brings Jax to town? His and Carly’s daughter, Josslyn. “She would just as soon have her mother not continue to pursue the question of where her kidney came from,” explains headwriter Jean Passanante. “Joss is a normal teenage girl, and she just doesn’t want this sort of attention focused on her.” “Plus,” adds headwriter Shelly Altman, “it’s more than a little bit creepy.…

Now that the secret’s out regarding Eric and Quinn’s shocking romance on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, members of the Forrester family are downright apoplectic. They’re not the only ones shocked by this unexpected pairing! “It’s all Brad Bell,” says Rena Sofer (Quinn), crediting the soap’s executive producer and headwriter for pulling this storyline rabbit out of his hat. “I [initially] read those scripts, and I was shocked. Excited, but shocked!” This isn’t the first time that Eric fell for a woman who made the rest of his family cringe. (His marriage to crazy nurse Sheila back in the early 1990s prompted his brood to wear black armbands to the wedding in protest!) It remains to be seen whether Quinn will actually make it that far with the Forrester patriarch,…

… or has GH done a good job of making sure that the audience knows Kiki and Dillon are the root-for couple, even as both move into relationships with other people? Kiki is clearly sacrificing her own happiness in order to be with Morgan, and although Dillon “proved” he was over Kiki by sleeping with Darby, it was pretty clear he’s not. We do kinda wish Dillon had picked someone — anyone — other than Morgan’s ex fling, but hey, there’s nothing like a messy quadrangle to keep things interesting!…

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Vinessa Antoine (Jordan) is a devoted mother who adores her little men, Lestat and Basquiat… but every mom needs a break sometimes! “The kids have taken over my life,” sighs Antoine. So she’s taking a stand! The actress, who recently enjoyed a girls’ vacay to Tulum, Mexico, has been making an active effort to carve out regular adult time. “Whether I’m with somebody or not, once a week I’ve got to do something,” she shares. “My first night, I took myself out for dinner. The challenge was to not have my phone, computer or a book. I literally just sat there alone at a restaurant, eating, to see what that felt like.” For the record, Antoine did not enjoy her “me time.” With a laugh, she confesses, “It…

Is there truly someone for everyone? That’s what the producers of ABC’s BACHELOR IN PARADISE were hoping to discover during the filming of the wild and wacky dating show’s third season. When the series returns, several of the most notable castoffs from past seasons of THE BACHELOR, THE BACHELORETTE and BACHELOR IN PARADISE will be given yet another shot at finding love. Who will cry, who will sigh, and who will simply want to punch someone in the eye? Soaps In Depth is providing your scorecard! See if any of the folks you love — or the folks you love to hate! — will be amongst the first to show up. The series returns Tuesday, August 2, at 8 p.m. EST and will air both Mondays and Tuesdays beginning the…

Once a schemer, always a schemer? Maura West had made a name for herself playing AS THE WORLD TURNS vixen Carly Snyder years before she mixed her first martini — or stirred her first pot — as GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Ava Jerome. Nowadays, Richard Burgi walks the (mostly) straight and narrow as GH’s Paul Hornsby. But when he made his daytime debut, it was as Chad Rollo — a pimp, no less! — on ANOTHER WORLD. Before Maurice Benard joined GH as Port Charles’ future godfather, Sonny Corinthos, he perfected his tough-guy routine playing young thug Nico Kelly on ALL MY CHILDREN. No one can say that Laura Wright — or at least her characters — don’t have a “type.” Same as GH’s Carly Corinthos can’t resist a bad boy, neither…

Recently, Gering braved the crowds with his family at the newly opened Wizarding World Of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. “My oldest [son] has read all the Harry Potter books, so he’s really into it,” Gering explains. “It’s incredible what they did over there to create this magical place — it blew my mind!” Since the boys are old enough to appreciate thrill rides and 3D effects, Gering took them on the Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey ride — twice! “You’re spinning around in these pods with screens in front of you,” he says of the dizzying experience. “You’re flying on a broom and being transported to other worlds where you’re trying to get away from the dragon and the flames… I had to totally meditate the…

Q: Which of your costars would make a good US Navy SEAL? Lisa LoCicero (Olivia, GH) “It would be Ryan Paevey (Nathan), because he has the physical prowess, and he could probably hold his breath underwater for a really long time and kick someone’s ass. Plus, he’s got the mental toughness.” Heather Tom (Katie, B&B) “How about Lawrence [SaintVictor, Carter]? I mean, come on, let’s just be honest: He’s a freak of nature. Have you seen him with his shirt o. ?” Bryan Craig (Morgan, GH) “I have friends who are SEALs, and I don’t think anybody on our set has it in them — and I’m not saying that disrespectfully. Those guys are just a di. erent breed. They’re not afraid of anything. Nothing! I couldn’t be a Navy…

At the Spencer Summit in Monaco, Liam vented to Eric about Quinn and how he pitied the next man to date her. Quinn, meanwhile, had booked a flight from L.A. to surprise Eric! Steffy, Wyatt, Liam and Eric all made separate announcements about their futures on the red carpet. Ridge planned a romantic dinner for Caroline, then made a shocking announcement about their future. A confrontation between Katie and Bill turned ugly when Brooke stepped in to side with her sister. Nicole and Zende took their relationship to the next level. Monte Carlo continues to provide a backdrop for romance and secrets!…

Aiden put a new plan in motion. Eduardo received a chilling message, while Adriana made a decision about her father. Jade and Joey grew closer, while Sonny and Paul shared a moment. Fynn pulled Kayla into a kiss, but Shawn and Belle were left at odds with each other. Steve began a new, unexpected career. Nicole saw a softer side to Deimos. John, though, questioned Victor’s brother after getting a lead on Tate’s kidnapping. Theresa had a revelatory dream! Rafe and Hope get their relationship back on track as they enjoy a romantic evening together!…