Sharon’s funeral and reads everyone the riot act.
Robert S. Woods, ONE LIFE
Brokenhearted Bo cuts Clint off; remembers Asa with Clint.
James Scott, DAYS
Finds out Johnny has “died;” lashes out at Sami.
Michael Easton, ONE LIFE
Natalie confesses to John that Liam is not his son at their wedding.
Darnell Williams, AMC
Jesse breaks down over the body of his dead daughter.
Galen Gering, DAYS
Sami discovers a drunk Rafe 2.0’s drinking problem.
Steve Burton, GH
Carly asks a bereft Jason to let Jake give Joss his organs.
John McCook, B&B
Eric demands Stephanie be more sexual in their marriage.
Stephen Nichols, Y&R
Tucker realizes Devon is his son in a scene with Jill.
Anthony Geary, GH
A drunk Luke refuses to listen to Lucky’s plea to stop drinking after his intervention; Lucky walks out on his dad.
(16 actors out of five or six nominees)
My Top Picks:
1. Anthony Geary
—tie— Michael Muhney
3. Darnell Williams
4. James Scott
5. Maurice Benard
6. Stephen Nichols
7. Steve Burton
8. Vincent Irizarry
9. Jack Wagner
10. John McCook
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Adrienne Frantz, B&B
Amber apologizes to a comatose Liam about tricking him; Amber is annoyed by Carl as her water breaks
Julie Marie Berman, GH
Lulu threatens to break up with Dante because of his dangerous job.
Valerie Wildman, DAYS
Rafe 2.0 catches Faye before she can reveal he’s a fake.
Cady McClain, AMC
Dixie tries to explain to Tad that she’s back from the dead.
Ilene Kristen, ONE LIFE
Roxy pleads with Clint to buy FRATERNITY ROW; but he refuses.
Becky Herbst, GH
Liz tries to explain how Jake was hit by a car to Jason.
Nadia Bjorlin, DAYS
A worried Daniel checks up on an unhinged Chloe after she loses everything.
Missy Claire Egan, AMC
Annie confronts JR about trying to commit her.
Kelly Sullivan, GH
Kate admits Carly is right when she speaks to Alexis about her past.
Melissa Archer, ONE LIFE
Natalie admits the truth about Liam’s paternity to John at their wedding.
Lindsay Hartley, AMC
Cara explains her past with Jake to Tad.
Nancy Lee Grahn, GH
Alexis blames Carly for Jax’s death; defends Jax’s honour.
Jennifer Gareis, B&B
Donna questions Nick if he was using her to steal the Forrester designs.
Bree Williamson, ONE LIFE
At the double wedding, Natalie confesses to Jessica that Liam is Brody’s baby.
Kimberly McCullough, GH
Robin makes a video message for Emma on her birthday.
Gina Tognoni, ONE LIFE
An injured Kelly recounts to John how Marty attacked her.
Chrishell Stause, AMC
Amanda admits she had an affair to Jake
Debbi Morgan, Y&R
Harmony attends an AA meeting.
Rebecca Budig, AMC
Greenlee reunites with Leo
Lisa Lo Cicero, GH
An injured Olivia after the school bus crash talking to Steve about raising Dante.
Ari Zucker, DAYS
Nicole refuses to get back together with EJ.
Genie Francis, Y&R
In a conversation with Jack, Gen tells him that she regrets being Colin’s wife because it cost her her daughter’s life.
Alley Mills, B&B
Pam laments over her failed relationship with Stephen to Stephanie; Pam informs Stephers that she’s going after Nick.
Carolyn Hennesy, GH
Diane turns down Brenda’s request to represent her in custody proceedings.
Christina Lind Bennett, AMC
Bianca reveals she was raped to Marissa during their kidnapping.
(25 actress our of five or six nominees)
Top Picks:
1. Becky Herbst
2. Ilene Kristen
3. Nancy Lee Grahn
4. Debbi Morgan
5. Genie Francis
6. Julie Marie Berman
7. Christina Lind Bennett
8. Bree Williamson
9. Nadia Bjorlin
10. Kimberly McCullough
SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Jason Cook, GH
Texas Battle, B&B
Sean Blakemore, GH
Michael E. Knight, AMC
Greg Rikaart, Y&R
Jonathan Jackson, GH
Shawn Christian, DAYS
Bradford Anderson, GH
Jeff Branson, Y&R
Scott Reeves, GH
Jacob Young, AMC
Aaron D. Spears, BB
Mark Lawson, ONE LIFE
Dominic Zamprogna, GH
John Wesley Shipp, ONE LIFE
Scott Clifton, B&B
Matthew Ashford, DAYS
Jason Thompson, GH
Billy Miller, Y&R
Brandon Barash, GH
Roger Howarth, ONE LIFE
(21 actors out of five or six nominees)
YOUNGER ACTRESS:
Jackie MacInnes Wood, B&B
Lexi Ainsworth, GH
Molly Burnett, DAYS
Shenell Edmonds, ONE LIFE
Kim Matula. B&B
Danielle Parker, AMC
Kate Mansi, DAYS
Kristen Alderson, ONE LIFE
Christel Khalil, Y&R
Shelley Hennig, DAYS
Natalie Hall, AMC
Camila Banus, DAYS
(12 actors out of 4-5 final nominees)
YOUNGER ACTOR
Bryton James, Y&R
Chad Duell, GH
David Gregory, ONE LIFE
Casey Deidrick, DAYS
Austin Williams, ONE LIFE
Chandler Massey, DAYS
Nathan Parsons, GH
Eddie Alderson, ONE LIFE
Kevin Schmidt, Y&R
Adam Gregory, B&B
Andrew Trischitta, ONE LIFE
Patrick Gibbons Jr., ONE LIFE
(12 actors out of 4-5 final nominees)
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ALL MY CHILDREN — The Next Kelly Ripa?
• And the Oscar goes to… Cameron Mathison? Well, not really, but close. The Canadian hunk will be co-hosting ABC’s pre-Oscar special on Feb. 26.
The dynamic duo will be joined by Shira Lazar and Jake Whetter to host OSCARS BACKSTAGE PASS for the Academy's website and digital app. The quad will also cover the red carpet arrivals, backstage buzz at the telecast and after party. In 2008, Mathison and Shepherd co-hosted the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
The actor-turned-host tells UNCENSORED that he’s thrilled to be a part of this historic event. “I’m excited,” Mathison enthuses. “Life is good; I’m working lots. I can’t wait to go to my very first Oscars.” Good move on ABC’s part, huh? Maybe, next year, Mathison will be nominated for one!
Meanwhile, THE L.A. TIMES reports that Mathison and wife Vanessa are the proud new owners of a $1.672 million home near the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The couple told the newspaper that, having moved seven times over the course of a decade, they planned to make this residence a permanent one.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS/CTV — Hail to the Chief!
• Yes, B&B can! According to DEADLINE.COM, this past Wednesday, President Barack Obama’s motorcade left the Beverly Hilton at 6:14 p.m. and drove to the Holmby Hills estate of executive producer Bradley Bell and his wif
e Colleen, where royal soap couple (and rumoured staunch Republicans) hosted a political fundraiser. On stage, Colleen Bell introduced Obama. Speaking of the president, she said, “He reminds us that change doesn’t come easy or fast.” But change is fast and furious when you’re a character on B&B! Hmmm… maybe Maria Arena Bell got stuck with Rick Santorum!
• Here we go again: Looks like Rick and Steffy may be reigniting their extinguished love flame. When Rick tries to convince Steffy to sign the annulment papers, so Hope and Liam can live happily ever after until next sweeps, Rick finds himself swapping spit with Steffy! Hopefully, somewhere in between there, Rick and Steffy will remember Phoebe. Hmmm… what will the chemistry be like between Jacob Young and Jackie Wood? Woody, I bet.
• This should be hilarious: Bill and Katie go on a contentious double date with Brooke and Ridge! Let the best couple win! Knowing B&B, Ridge will end up giving an organ to Katie, and Bill will accidentally fall into Brooke by dessert.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC/GLOBAL — I Kissed A Closeted Boy Last Night! Ejami Exposed!
• Salem explodes next week! When Will confesses to Sonny he witnessed EJ plowing his mom, Sami, her cuckolded hubby, Rafe, overhears! Whoopsies! Soon, Sami has a lot of explaining to do when Nicole finds out! Across town, at a drinking-game party, Will kisses Neil (played by Kris Kristofferson’s son, Jesse), Sonny’s friend! And Sonny walks in on them and Will finally comes out of the closet Matt Bomer-style.
Afterwards, Will sprints over to Marlena’s house to seek advice before Sami barges in to confront Will for “squealing” on her to Rafe about EJami’s tryst. Oy! Also, look for Bryan Dattilo’s Lucas to return to Salem to help his son, Will, through his coming out. Will Lucas be homophobic? Nope. And Dattilo is thrilled about that development. Dattilo begins airing Feb. 29. Hurray!
As for future Emmy winner, Chandler Massey, pick up this week’s SOAP OPERA DIGEST for an informative interview with the actor – and one helluva handsome photo shoot.
• Casting happy DAYS is at it again: Looks like the show may be recasting Kim and Shane’s son. Here’s the casting round-up:
[ANDREW] 22 to 26 year old HANDSOME CAUCASIAN MALE. ANDREW is a very sexy handsome man in an untraditional off-centre way. He has a smoldering sexuality that makes women attracted to him and dark sides that make them fear him. He has a charm that disarms and can turn on a dime. You never quite know what he is thinking or