Table of contents for August 12, 2019 in ABC Soaps In Depth

IN This summer, Emily “Scout” Cain contracted a case of Soap-Opera Rapid-Aging Syndrome! Five-year-old newcomer Emily Ramacieri assumed the role from twins Palmer and Poe Parker in early July, making Drew and Sam’s daughter approximately the same age now as her cousin, Avery! “I am so happy and excited,” the soon-to-be kindergartener Instagrammed on her Momrun page. The role, she added, is the “opportunity of a lifetime.”…

There are few things Jason would enjoy more than seeing Shiloh dealt with once and for all. Yet after everything Sam and her beau went through in order to try and get rid of the creepy cult leader, the guy is still wandering around town, pushing buttons at will. In fact, on Monday, July 29, Shiloh is far too comfortable for Jason’s liking. (Then again, Jason would probably prefer the guy be not only uncomfortable but six feet under!) Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Jason may share a complicated past, but they’ve managed to become friends to co-parent their son, Jake. But on Thursday, August 1, the two definitely find themselves at a crossroads when the Mob enforcer absolutely, positively refuses to see things from the nurse’s point of view!…

Things are about to get very, very twisted when on Monday, July 29, Kristen proposes marriage… to her brother! By Tuesday, July 30, Kristen — as Nicole — has managed to rope true love Brady into her scheme. But when someone pulls a disappearing act, Kricole loses her cool on Wednesday, July 31, then drops a major bombshell on Stefan and Gabi on Thursday, August 1! Scariest of all? Kristen decides to take desperate action on Friday, August 2. Wait… what she’s done so far doesn’t qualify?!?…

With GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Scorpio brothers running Port Charles again, locals are in good hands. “Robert and Mac are an excellent team,” grins Tristan Rogers, who plays the new district attorney. “They’re on opposite sides of the coin, so to speak. Mac represents the police department, and Robert represents the justice system. “There’s a few things now that Robert can’t do,” he adds, “so he just tells his brother to go ahead and do it!” While playing D.A. is new to Robert, the international crimefighter has a long history with the PCPD. He even served as commissioner on and off during the ’80s and early ’90s. All these years later, Rogers maintains, “I don’t think he’s changed a whole lot. He still believes in law and order. “What happens,” he continues…

We were shocked when GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Kim decided that the best way to get pregnant would be by drugging Drew… and thankful that her plan was derailed by Julian. But as Kim was unraveling before our eyes, we couldn’t help thinking about how odd it is that Drew’s been persona non grata where the womenfolk of Port Charles are concerned. The guy is sexy, rich, kind-hearted… did we mention sexy and rich? This week, the show will once again be talking about Drew’s long-lost memories (see News, page 2, for details). But what we’re really hoping is that they eventually dig up his long-lost libido! It’s time for Sam, Kim and Margaux’s loss to be someone’s gain!…

Even viewers who’ve been screaming for Michael to get his baby back had to (or at least should have) appreciated the ironic twist which saw him urging Lucas to destroy the truth-revealing DNA tests. In that one moment, Michael went from so close to the truth to so far away again! • Valentin may cause Nina to swoon, but it’s equally important that he makes Laura see red. There are a whole lot of viewers who, like Laura, aren’t willing to forget that Valentin’s introduction included him blowing away her son, Nikolas, on Cassadine Island! • Sorry, but Jason should have been at the Quartermaine mansion when Oscar’s will was read. Having Jason blow off his actual nephew to deal with Sonny’s faux relative really didn’t make much sense. YOU…

Q. I thought Ava killed Silas on GENERAL HOSPITAL. If I’m correct, how did she get away with it? Elaine RomitoRockaway Township, NJ A. It turns out this is one time that Ava was actually innocent! Franco feared the worst upon finding Nina crouching over Silas’ dead body. Although she’d been furious with the dead doc, Nina insisted she hadn’t done the deed. Ava, too, had plenty of reason to want Silas dead, given that he’d threatened to tell Kiki that he’d caught her boyfriend, Morgan, in bed with “Denise” (aka a wig-wearing, accent-sporting Ava). Why was Ava wearing a wig? Well, that’s a question for another day. It turned out that Nina’s mom, Madeline, had killed Silas after he refused to sign over her daughter’s inheritance. Madeline was arrested…

Back when Parry Shen (Brad, GENERAL HOSPITAL) met future wife Kim at a boarding school in Ojai, CA, he had a feeling she was the one… but it took him a few years to convince her. “She was the dorm parent of the girls’ dorm, and I was the dorm parent of the boys’ dorm,” he sets up. “I became the best friend, but she’d always tell her other friends, ‘Why can’t I meet a guy as nice as Parry?’ Um, hello?” Four years into their relationship, Shen finally made his move. “I wrote a note to her professing my feelings,” he recounts. “I kind of tossed it to her and said, ‘Read this when you have a chance… but not right now in front of me!’ She read it…

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Dante Wants A Divorce At the WSB facility, Maxie got into Dante’s room… only to have him freak out, go on the defensive and shoot Peter! Peter wasn’t seriously injured, but after the whole mess, Dante sent Lulu divorce papers. With her bestie spiraling over whether to sign the papers, Maxie insisted they go blow off steam… only to run into Lulu’s last faux date, Dustin. Left to babysit, Peter shared a surprising moment with Rocco, who was sad and angry over Dante’s absence. Peter admitted he’d felt similarly about his own mother, but that parents make mistakes and Rocco shouldn’t doubt his father’s love. HAYDEN’S KEEPING SECRETS Finn worried Hayden had returned with a secret — and she was indeed up to something! Inspired by her time with Nikolas,…

The In Depth Story: Over the next few weeks, the truth is going to drop like a bombshell, which means viewers would be wise not to miss a single episode in the coming days. The conclusion to this story — which started more than six months ago when Hope went into labor on Catalina Island — is sure to be sweet relief to the fans who have agonized over the bereaved mother’s unravelling since then. “There will be a lot more to come!” The fallout from the fact that Phoebe is actually Hope will have a wide impact on the canvas — and a source tells Soaps In Depth that there’s a twist that fans won’t see coming! Adain Bradley (Xander), whose character has been among those aware of the…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Sally may have lost Wyatt to his high-school sweetheart, Flo, but her second chance could be just around the corner! Flo’s been hiding a whopper of a secret from the world, and once she’s exposed, Wyatt could go running straight back to his redheaded ex! Wyatt has been besotted with Flo ever since she re-entered his life, and though he kicked Sally to the curb for not telling him about remarks Thomas made to her in confidence, Flo has been withholding something much worse: namely, the fact that Hope’s baby daughter, Beth, is actually alive! “He’s been all in with Flo, and it’s sad knowing how this could end,” says Darin Brooks (Wyatt). “He sees Flo as the love of his life, but what…

One of the best things about Obrecht is how overboard she tends to go — so we were thrilled to see the troublemaker get literally pushed over the side of the Haunted Star and back into action! The schemer’s been keeping several juicy secrets in her pocket, and while it’s always enjoyable to see her twirl her proverbial mustache in the background, it was much more fun to watch her get progressively drunker and make a scene over them. After she was rescued, the victim was in classic form — trading barbs with Finn, smiling adoringly at Franco, flirting with Chase and pointing the finger at Hayden. We’re not sure at this point who actually pushed the devious doctor, but we feel like we should thank them!…

…or were you struck by how well GH’s Sasha held her own with Shiloh when he tried to smooth-talk her? Though we’ve seen Sasha spar with Valentin a few times, she has, for the most part, presented herself as a wide-eyed young beauty with a delightful sweetness about her. We definitely get what Michael sees in her, and how she so easily won over Carly. But we don’t really know much about Michael’s lady love. Her interaction with Shiloh showed us she’s got some steel to her and made us want to understand how she fell into this con with Valentin to begin with!…

Winning a second Daytime Emmy “was nice, because it was so unexpected,” Benard says. “Usually when I’m at the Emmys, I’m like, ‘I’ve got this one,’ and I’ve got my speech all ready and I’m ready to go. And I always lose! So I didn’t prepare a speech. But you should always have one. That’s the lesson learned. It turned out cool, but I almost had my fourth nervous breakdown on that stage. And I forgot to thank Frank Valentini and the writers. If you’re shocked and you don’t have a speech, it’s like a double whammo.”…

As GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Olivia added photos of Oscar to the Quartermaine family album, Josslyn read to her sleeping boyfriend, his parents sat vigil on the staircase, and all of Port Charles seemed to be struggling with the fact that the teen was dying. “It’s agonizing to know this is a fight he’s going to lose,” mom Kim cried. “I Feel Better” When Joss fell asleep and her book dropped, Lila’s ghost appeared to her great grandson — even as Monica and Ned were in the crypt, visiting dearly departed Qs. “I know they’re going to look out for anyone that joins them,” Monica sighed… but it looked as if Lila had actually come back to heal Oscar! After the late Quartermaine matriarch placed a hand on her great-grandson’s chest, he…

FYI Summer Project: “My garden got over-grown because of all the time I’ve been working,” Haiduk confides. Sound Familiar? Haiduk voices the role of Akaavi Spar in the Star Wars: The Old Republic video games. Her Beauty Secret: “I love the face line by Biologique Recherche,” Haiduk offers. “I find it to be incredible!” Meow! In her free time, the actress volunteers at animal adoption events. As if taking over the role of DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Kristen wasn’t challenging enough, Stacy Haiduk has also been turning in convincing performances as the supervixen impersonating Nicole in the moments before removing her oh-so-convincing mask. Recently, the soap-hopper has also been playing wackadoodle Susan Banks and Kristen pretending to be both Susan and her sister, Sister Mary Moira. Got all that? Rising…

Many viewers imagined Hayden would come back to town with a toddler in tow and blow apart Finn’s world. Instead, her return tapped into a whole different can of worms. Not only was Hayden now somehow attached to Jax, of all people, but she planted a kiss on him. And after her awkward reunion with Finn was interrupted by Chase hauling her down to the PCPD, it was Port Charles’ favorite white knight who rode in to save her. But when Hayden and Jax got back to Crimson, a new picture quickly developed. The Aurora chief was annoyed with his partner for using him to make her ex jealous… because they were not a couple. “We have a job to do,” Jax reminded her before they barged in on Nina…

Ship-Shape! GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) always goes for the eye-catching and unique in her fashion choices. Voters really loved both her floral patterned pants and the military-inspired jacket! Floral Beauty The tea-length floral patchwork dress looks fabulous on Demi Moore (ex-Jackie, GH), while the dramatic black gown may skew just a bit too daring. Sky Blue The gorgeous cerulean shades featured on these current and former stars of ABC Daytime are perfect for summer!…

GH’s Josh Swickard (Chase) married actress Lauren York on July 6 in Ohio. The couple, who got engaged at Christmastime, met on the set of the film Roped shortly before Swickard was cast on the soap. “We were the two co-stars and instantly fell for each other,” he previously told Soaps In Depth. “You do a project together, spend so much time together, and you find out that it’s not all acting!” In coordinating Instagram posts, the newlyweds announced their marriage by sharing a selection of photos from their big day. “I can’t stop smiling,” the actor wrote.…

The In Depth Story: Since the board will only allow a DiMera at its helm, Kristen — who is still posing as Nicole — needs to become one again, and fast! But will “Nicole” marrying Tony do the trick? Meanwhile, Gabi suggests that in order to keep the company from going under, Stefan make her a DiMera! Considering that they no longer hate each other, the proposition won’t be a hard sell. But will they make it to the altar first? Somehow, Nicole manages to rope an oblivious Brady into her scheme but grows furious when Tony goes AWOL. Luckily, Kristen finds her groom and when the newlyweds later arrive at the mansion, Gabi and Stefan are rendered speechless by Nicole’s announcement! After the race to the altar comes a…

Kim offers up what she believes will be a helpful suggestion on Monday, July 29. Michael and Sasha begin their longawaited getaway on Tuesday, July 30. Lulu’s been through an awful lot over the past few months, so she’ll probably appreciate having mom Laura swing by to check on her on Wednesday, July 31. Bet Shiloh would love to be a fly on the wall when Sam and Willow get together for a chat on Thursday, August 1. And on Friday, August 2, as Finn relies on Epiphany’s expertise, Alexis is on the receiving end of some pretty bad news!…

1 Corporate Curtis. Sure, Donnell Turner looks good in anything, but those suits? Swoon! 2 Trina’s declaration. “I’m not going anywhere until I get some cake” might well be our new battle cry. 3 Sonny’s description. “Jax isn’t dangerous,” he told Dev. “He’s just very, very irritating.” 4 Dustin. How awesome is it to have a little slice of Llan-view in Port Charles, courtesy of Mark Lawson (Brody, ONE LIFE TO LIVE)? 5 Mr. Lumina. Apparently, Milo was flexing his pecs to try and win the title… presumably named after the planet which brought us Casey the alien! … And 1 Thing We Could Do Without… 6 Harmony’s questioning. With Mac, Robert and her lawyer present, why exactly was it led by Jason?…

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Rey fell in love with Sharon because of her kindness and generosity. However, those very traits may be the things that tear apart their relationship when the blonde stunner offers Adam a helping hand after he asks her to take care of Christian during the custody dispute with Nick! “Rey knows Adam didn’t want anything to do with Christian,” says portrayer Jordi Vilasuso. “As far as Rey’s concerned, Nick’s cause is nobler!” Still, it’s not the custody dispute that has Rey feeling like he’s no longer on the same page as Sharon, it’s the fact that no matter what Adam does, she gives him the benefit of the doubt! “Rey has been around people like this for a long time,” Vilasuso says. “He knows a…

We weren’t exactly stunned that Ava failed to make contact with ill-fated daughter Kiki through psychic Sibley. For one thing, the deceased is probably still steamed at her mother for the way she behaved after Kiki decided to pursue a relationship with Griffin. (Hey, ghosts can hold grudges, too.) For another, Ava blasted Sibley so much that — good gracious! — how could the woman have possibly done her best work for her desperate client? If we were berated in the manner that the clairvoyant was, we wouldn’t have been able to make a phone call, much less connect with “the other side.” Next time, maybe Ava should just try a Ouija board.…

General Hospital In Depth asked… Would you like for Mac to be the permanent police commissioner? Reader Reaction: 88% DEFINITELY! 22% NO THANKS! The readers still have plenty of love for Jordan, but they’re more than ready for Mac to step back into a bigger role in Port Charles! This issue’s question… Would you like to see Nikolas return from the dead? TOP 5 GH COUPLES 1 Laura Spencer & Kevin Collins 2 Elizabeth & Franco Baldwin 3 Maxie Jones & Peter August 4 Anna Devane & Hamilton Finn 5 Carly & Sonny Corinthos TOP 5 ACTORS (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) 1 Last Issue: 1 Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) 2 Last Issue: 2 Jon Lindstrom (Kevin/Ryan, GH) 3 Last Issue: 3 Roger Howarth (Franco, GH) 4 Last…

Hot Topic: Is Lulu Ready To Leave Dante Behind? OUR TAKE If we’re being completely honest, we’ve never really bought GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Lulu as a journalist. But hey, it’s not like she’s the first person on soaps in general — or this one in particular — to take on a career for which they were completely unqualified. And sometimes, what starts as a plot point can turn into much more, as has been the case ever since Lulu’s latest piece of investigative journalism brought her into contact with Dustin. The sparks were flying during their faux date, thanks to the fantastic chemistry between portrayers Emme Rylan and Mark Lawson (whom you might recognize as ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Brody). Storylinewise, there’s a lot of potential. After all, how long is…

Recently, James remember the day I marked his 15th anniversary on Y&R. “I auditioned, I had Y&R and a Coca-Cola commercial. I really wanted the commercial, because I knew it paid a lot,” he says, laughing. “And I didn’t think in a million years that I would ever get a soap! My mom watched GH, and I thought soaps had a lot of older people. I was 17 at the time and was like, ‘Why am I even here?’ But in the middle of reading — we didn’t even finish the scene — [former casting director] Marnie Saitta said, ‘Finally, somebody is reading this character the way he should be read!’ That gave me a lot of confidence.” On his first day, James had five scenes in a row with…

It’s not easy being the good guy on a canvas where the heroes just happen to be mobsters! As Ryan Paevey (ex-Nathan, GENERAL HOSPITAL) puts it, “You kind of get the short end of the stick when you’re a cop on a soap, because all of the bad guys are super popular characters… I mean, was Nathan West going to take Sonny down? Hell, no!” A Young Love That Could’ve Lasted Nevertheless, the detective provided balance, both on the show and for Maxie, whose own history was also chock full of questionable behavior. “Everybody likes to see young love — there’s a lot of hope and sweetness,” Paevey maintains. “Everything that Nathan did, he did with Maxie in mind. He knew all of her favorite foods, favorite drinks, favorite shoes,…

Put your feet up and pour yourself a stiff one — the new season of ABC’s BACHELOR IN PARADISE begins Monday, August 5, at 8 p.m. EST, and according to host Chris Harrison, it’s a doozy! “We’re going to push boundaries,” he previews, “and raise the level of debate more than we ever have.” Nineteen familiar faces from THE BACHELOR, THE BACHELORETTE, THE BACHELOR WINTER GAMES and past seasons of PARADISE will arrive on the beautiful beaches of Sayulita, Mexico, looking for love. And trust us — they’re every bit as hopeful as the audience that their favorites will be there! “These are people who’ve been through the wringer,” Harrison explains. “They’ve been out in the real world again [post-show] and realized that this is a really good, legitimate chance…

Haiduk was joined in her upcoming TV thriller, No Place Like Home, by fellow soap veterans John-Paul Lavoisier (ex-Philip, DAYS) and the late Kristoff St. John (ex-Neil, Y&R). However, the person she worked with most was her co-lead, Kelly Kruger (ex-Mac, Y&R). “We discussed both having worked on Y&R,” shares Haiduk. “From the moment we got on the set, it was like we’d known each other forever — we hit it off brilliantly!” While details of the storyline have yet to be released, we can share that Haiduk plays — you guessed it! — the villain. “I have a tendency to play these dark characters,” she admits. “Even when I’ve tried to play the sweet ones, they always turned out dark somewhere” along the line. In this movie, she adds,…

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