to as confusion over his feelings. Will explained that his relationship with Gabi had failed because he couldn't care for her the way she needed him to. Marlena assured Will that she would love him no matter what. Will burst into tears and hugged her, but said that he needed to go.
Nathan Parsons, GH
Episode #12313
Air Date: May 25, 2011
Running Time: 7:53
Episode Synopsis: Ethan dismissed Sonny's claims that his relationship with Kristina was inappropriate and rejected Sonny's demands to stay away from Kristina. At the Haunted Star, Ethan was staring at a glass of alcohol when Kristina entered. He questioned if genetics had predetermined him to have dependency issues. Ethan confessed that he was afraid of once again losing the people that were important to him.
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS
Molly Burnett, DAYS
Episode #11499
Air Date: January 10, 2011
Running Time: 6:31
Episode Synopsis: Melanie approached Daniel at the hospital and announced that she'd found a divorce attorney to represent them in their respective divorces. At her father's apartment, Melanie angrily told Chloe to get out. Melanie became ill, and upon returning was stunned when Chloe asked her if she might be pregnant.
Shelley Hennig, DAYS
Episode #11499
Air Date: January 10, 2011
Running Time: 10:11
Episode Synopsis: As Stephanie tried on her wedding dress, Nathan burst into the room to confront her about Parker's paternity test. Stephanie explained that she'd kept quiet about what her grandmother had done because Caroline would have gone to jail if she hadn't.
Christel Khalil, Y&R
Episode #9660
Air Date: May 27, 2011
Running Time: 6:31
Episode Synopsis: As Lily prepared to spend the night at Neil's house, she was flooded with memories of Cane carrying her over the threshold on their wedding night. When she readied to leave the house, Cane appeared before her. Lily begged Cane to stop holding on to this world, and to move on and allow her to move on with her life. Cane, however, refused, and a tearful Lily ran out of the house. Later, Lily went to the hospital to have herself committed.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, B&B
Episode #6130 and #6131
Air Date: August 10, 2011 and August 11, 2011
Running Time: 14:43
Episode Synopsis: Steffy refused to accept Bill's decision that he was going to go back to Katie. Steffy moved between anger and heartbreak as she questioned exactly what she and Bill had meant to each other. When Bill walked out, Steffy thrashed her apartment. Later, Steffy was infuriated when Hope dropped by and told her to stop pursuing Bill.
Because it airs for only 30 minutes, B&B actors are permitted to submit two episodes.
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This Week’s Hottest News, Gossip, and Reviews!
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS/CTV — Asshat Alert!
• In story 411, Marcus gets an ass full — literally. When Justin accidentally butt-dials Marcus, the most inarticulate character on soaps overhears Bill’s plan to sabotage Hope’s wedding to Liam. Clearly, Marcus has a Hooked On Phonics app on his iPhone.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC/GLOBAL — The Days Of Molly Burnett Are Over, But Her Nights Are Free!
• As expected, Emmy-nominated spitfire Molly Burnett has decided to leave the soap at the end of June. She tells DIGEST, "Going in, I knew it was a four-year contract and look, it's been the most amazing experience. Everyone is so loving and so wonderful and so supportive. It's going to be so hard.... I mean, this is my family. I came out here and I knew nothing, I knew no one and DAYS just kind of opened its arms and took me in. I look at it as four years of the best training any actor could have ever been given." Good luck, Molly. Not that you need it… Your growth as an actress over the years has been simply inspiring and remarkable.
• In story 411, Sami finally accepts her son’s homosexuality this week. And Sami’s in a forgiving mood when she learns it was Will who let Rafe know she slept with EJ! Also, someone shoots Stefano! It’s been a while since DAYS attempted a shooting mystery, huh? It’ll probably turn out to be a day player. But wouldn’t it be amazing if the culprit turned out to be Kristen or Susan! Enter: Eileen Davidson. And shocker: Daniel and Nicole kiss this week after Nic’s failed attempt to change the paternity results of her bambino-to-be
GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC/CITY — Will JFP, Guza Upstage Cartini at THE DAY EMMYS?
• The Opposite of Ewww: Is hunky Nathin Butler out as Ewen? SOAP OPERA DIGEST reports he is but the actor denied he’s leaving the show on Twitter. I find it hard to believe Cartini would get rid of a shirtless wonder.
• Former LOVING bad boy Richard Steinmetz has been cast as the son of a former GH character who will make Sonny’s life more arduous. I doubt he’ll be tied to Frank Smith but rather Lily’s family.
• In Canada, KATIE will air at 4 p.m. and GH will remain in its 3 p.m. timeslot! Whoohoo!
• Poor Spinelli: In story 411, Maxie marries Matt so she doesn’t have to testify against her boyfriend who killed Lisa.
• Someone lost a bet: Emmy winner Laura Wright will be a guest on THE CHEW May 31. Don’t hate on Laura too much, she has a wine to promote, Standing Sun. Hopefully, she’ll manage to sneak in a plug for GH. Or punch one of those bitches out in a drunken rage.
• Don’t expect Bob Guza to pick up his umpteenth Emmy Award for Best Writing on June 23. A friend tells UNCENSORED, “He’ll be out of town.” No word on whether or not HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS producer Jill Farren Phelps, who is nominated for producing GH, will try to upstage new Port Llanview honcho Frank Valentini at the kudofest. After all, she’s never met an award she didn’t like it so she’ll probably show up and make a fool of herself.
• Is Melissa Archer headed to Port Charles to reclaim Natalie’s man. Nope! According to SOAPS IN DEPTH, the actress says she hasn’t had any contact with GH as of press time. And she probably won’t!
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS — Haiduk’s New Role! The Young and the Engaged!
• Y&R’s loss is A&E’s gain! Stacy Haiduk has landed a new gig: She will play a role on A&E’s new series, LONGMIRE. Next week, I’ll have part two of my interview with the talented thespian.
• How long will this last? Dianna DeGarmo is engaged to her handsome beau Ace Young. The couple met after being contestants on AMERICAN IDOL during different seasons and wrote a dreadful song for Y&R.
SOAP OPERA MYSTERY HOUR
This week’s hottest blind item
• Which superstar, who has been sexually harassing his leading ladies for years, is only getting worse — not better?
THE IDIOT RATINGS: May 14-18
Winners: B&B continues its surge… thanks to Crystal Chappell and company!
*Courtesy of Soap Opera Network
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)
Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,255,000 (-64,000/-643,000)
2. B&B 3,082,000 (+20,000/+235,000)
3. DAYS 2,358,000 (-76,000/+17,000)
4. GH 2,339,000 (-103,000/-238,000)
Households
1. Y&R 3.3/11 (+.1/-.2)
2. B&B 2.4/8 (+.1/+.3)
3. DAYS 1.8/6 (same/same)
3. GH 1.8/6 (-.1/-.1)
Women 18-49 Viewers
1. Y&R 827,000 (-37,000/-119,000)
2. B&B 664,000 (-9,000/+145,000)
3. GH 595,000 (-48,000/-126,000)
4. DAYS 512,000 (-32,000/-157,000)
Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.3/9 (same/-.1)
2. B&B 1.0/7 (-.1/+.2)
3. GH 0.9/6 (-.1/-.2)
4. DAYS 0.8/5 (-.1/-.2)
Interesting observation: While I was reading another spin-tastic ABC press release regarding its ratings, a suspicious asterisk caught my eye
. Regarding the debut of ROOKIE BLUE’s sophomore season, Nielsen actually excused ABC's poor performance in primetime! Read below:
*A note about increasing DVR penetration and year-to-year rating comparisons: Year-to-year rating comparisons based on the Live + Same Day data stream are distorted by the level of DVR penetration in the Nielsen sample, which has jumped up to 44% currently, from 41% at the same point in 2011. More viewers are watching shows on their own timetables, which may not be reflected in the overnight next-day numbers. The only truly valid year-to-year comparison would be one based on the Live + 7 Day metric, once those stats are released by Nielsen.
—Source: The Nielsen Company (Fast Affiliate, Live + Same Day Ratings), 05/17/12.
Too bad Nielsen or ABC didn’t provide this kind of context when it came to their daytime serials.
SOAP PORN: Next Week's Soapgasms
Can’t watch all the soaps this week? No worries — here’s a cheat sheet!
Top Shows to Watch:
1. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
2. GENERAL HOSPITAL
3. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Top Storylines to Watch:
1. Deacon’s Return, B&B
2. The Spencer Closet, B&B
3. Johnny’s Undone, GH
Top Actresses to Watch:
1. Crystal Chappell, B&B
—tie— Joanna Johnson, B&B
3. Florencia Lozano, GH
4. Finola Hughes, GH
5. Heather Tom, B&B
6. Lauralee Bell, Y&R
Top Actors to Watch:
1. Sean Kanan, B&B
2. Brandon Barash, GH
3. Chandler Massey, DAYS
4. Aaron Lustig, Y&R
5. Don Diamont, B&B
Top Duos to Watch:
1. Liam and Steffy, B&B
2. Jason and Liz, GH
3. Sami and Will,