Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Max Ehrich has been cast as Fen Baldwin. It’s clear once Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren’s (Tracey E. Bregman) son returns from Canada, he’s going to be a bit older.
Though this is Ehrich’s first Daytime role, he’s appeared in such Primetime hits as “Parenthood” “Shake It Up,” and “No Ordinary Family.” Look for his first Genoa City appearance on June 11.
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Daniel manages to get Daisy drunk and passed out in order to slip away for a bit. Phyllis comes knocking on the door, wakes Daisy up and finds out she’s her new daughter-in-law! Daisy realizes Daniel is gone and wants to leave with Lucy. Phyllis refuses to let her and drives Daisy and Lucy over to Jimmy’s Bar in search of Daniel…
Daniel avoids having sex with Daisy on their wedding night by getting her drunk. Watch this spoiler video for what’s coming up on Friday in Genoa City on Soap Opera Fan Blog!
Davidson has confirmed her exit on her Facebook and stated, “It’s official. I’ve been let go from ‘Y&R’. Not really sure exactly why but in the big picture I guess it doesn’t really matter!”
Previously Reported on May 9:
It looks as though “The Young And The Restless” longtime actress Eileen Davidson, who’s played Ashley Abbott on and off since 1986, will be leaving the show. Davidson took to her Twitter and tweeted, “Last week I lost my childcare. This week I lost my job! It all works out because I don’t need a babysitter if I’m not working.” Davidson’s rep also confirmed that she is leaving the show.
Soap Opera Fan Blog will keep readers updated on whether or not the role will be recast and on Davidson’s final air date. What do you want to see happen for the character of Ashley Abbott? Vote in our poll to let us know…
Former “The Young And The Restless” actor Eric Roberts, who played Vance Abrams, is currently filming “West End,” in towns along the Jersey Shore. Roberts will play the murdered father of a boy who left his mob family, only to return after his father’s murder as an FBI agent.
The film also stars former “One Life To Live” actress Melissa Archer (ex-Natalie Banks), Neal Bledsoe (“Smash,” “Law & Order: SVU”), Isabella Hoffman (“Criminal Minds,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and Peter Onorati (“Goodfellas,” “Castle”). Production will finish up on May 20 with an anticipated fall premiere at the Prudential Center in Newark.
A group of former soap opera actors have come together to star in the upcoming film “Gabe The Cupid Dog,” written and directed by Michael Feifer. Keep an eye out for “As The World Turns’” Michael Woods (ex-Alec) as Mr. Caldwell, “The Bold And The Beautiful’s” Ashley Jones (ex-Bridget) as Lana, “Days Of Our Lives’” Ralph Waite (ex-Father Matt) as R.L. Dutton and Linden Ashby (ex-Paul) as Jerry, “One Life To Live’s” Barbara Niven (ex-Liz) as Ms. Andrews, and “The Young And The Restless’” Boti Bliss, (ex-Lynn) as Sara.
Phyllis is livid and refuses to let Daniel marry Daisy. Watch this spoiler video for what’s coming up on Thursday in Genoa City on Soap Opera Fan Blog!
The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Nomination List was released this morning on “The Today Show,” and Soap Opera Fan Blog wants to send out congratulations to the actors, as well as the show who was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team, and Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team!
The nominees are…
Genie Francis (Genevieve) and Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe) were nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category, as was Christel Khalil (Lily) in the Outstanding Younger Actress category.
Without further ado, here are the shows/actors that made the final cut for 2011 storylines…
Outstanding Lead Actress Nominees: “All My Children’s” Debbi Morgan (Angie), “The Bold and the Beautiful’s” Heather Tom (Katie), “Days of Our Lives’” Crystal Chappell (Carly), “General Hospital’s” Laura Wright (Carly), and “One Life to Live’s” Erika Slezak (Viki).
Outstanding Lead Actor Nominees: “All My Children’s” Darnell Williams (Jesse), “The Bold and the Beautiful’s” John McCook (Eric), “General Hospital’s” Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Anthony Geary (Luke), and “One Life to Live’s” Robert S. Woods (Bo).
A bit older!
