Innholdsfortegnelse for 23 Dec 2019 i TV Soap

A catfight could be on the cards between love rivals Brooke and Shauna as they each vye for town lothario Ridge on upcoming scenes of B&B. Check out our storyline preview of what’s ahead for this tempestuous trio. In other B&B shenanigans, Thomas is up to his dastardly tricks to entrap Hope back into his clutches – read about the latest twist in our coverage on page four. Enjoy our Days of Our Lives feature, too, and the news just in that the show is being renewed for another year! 2019 was a great year for Aussie drama, and we bring you a selection of our favourite scenes – plus a storyline preview for soap staples Neighbours and Home and Away. We hope you enjoy our chat with the lovely…

Engaged and making wedding preparations, Sally and Wyatt have been caught in a perpetual state of bliss for several weeks and, as they join Bill and the Spencer Publications team for a celebration to welcome Liam back to working for the company, their domestic ecstasy shows no signs of waning. However, a dark cloud suddenly descends over Wyatt when Liam notices his soon-to-be sister-in-law’s bare finger. Asking Wyatt (Darin Brooks) why he hasn’t yet bought Sally (Courtney Hope) an engagement ring, Liam (Scott Clifton) is stunned by the surprising response his brother offers, making him wonder if everything is still perfect in paradise. Quickly covering, Wyatt satisfies Liam that his relationship is as strong as ever but later, as talk turns to the couple’s engagement and their upcoming wedding, the…

It’s rare to get nearly the entire cast of Days together, but that’s just what happened when the actors showed up to meet their fans at the annual Universal CityWalk fan celebration. As is tradition, half the cast signed autographs and posed for photos during the first half of the day while other cast members did press interviews in a nearby restaurant. Actors were extremely upbeat during the annual gathering, happily greeting fans, posing for selfies, and sharing their thoughts with the press on the show’s innovative time jump. A few days later, a shocking report broke on TV Line that the entire cast was being taken off contract in November! While that sounds unbelievable, a source told the website, “All indications are that NBC would like to keep the…

Marking yet another beautifully crafted performance from Cate Blanchett, in Where’d You Go, Bernadette? the star showcases all the nuances that the Oscar winner has become known around the world for producing. Based on Maria Semple’s best-selling 2012 novel of the same name, the film follows the personal odyssey of Blanchett’s eponymous Bernadette: an architect who was once heralded for great things, but lost her momentum when she relocated to Seattle with her Microsoft executive husband Elgin (Billy Crudup). “There’s a universal aspect to her that men and women can both relate to,” the ethereal Blanchett explains. “We all have a certain image of ourselves, and we’re all clinging to a particular perception of ourselves that is different from the reality. In Bernadette’s case, she’s been postponing that reckoning that…

All of the drama fuelled by Thomas, which has driven Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) to a serious crossroads in their marriage, finally prompts Ridge to bite the bullet and seek legal advice. He heads to Forrester Creations’ lawyer Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), wanting to know where he stands because he’s considering filing for divorce. As Brooke unloads her marital heartache on Hope and Liam, Carter advises his client of what he stands to lose in yet another marital split – but seeing no other option out of his quandary, Ridge has Carter formally draw up the documents. Ridge has another thing coming for him if he thinks Brooke is going to be onboard with a divorce proposal any time soon... Devastated by his choice, Ridge again turns…

Recently being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Dina Mergeron (Marla Adams) has experienced a steady decline in her mental faculties over the past few months, as Jack (Peter Bergman) and the family steadfastly vowed to care for her and protect her from harm. Tragically, their efforts to look after Dina without outside help are becoming increasingly harder as her symptoms advance, until they are finally forced to face the inevitable. At home alone, Traci (Beth Maitland) is startled when Dina cries out for help – she can’t find the bathroom because she’s in a strange house she doesn’t recognise as her home. Rushing to her mother’s aid, Traci comforts her, but reels in horror when an agitated Dina lashes out and slaps her. Shocked, Traci confides the incident in Jack, who…

You know that when Don Diamont’s Bill Spencer is on the screen, something dramatic is about to happen. Whether he’s flirting with Brooke, feuding with Ridge, fighting with his sons or hatching a scheme to expand his business empire, Bill is front and centre in some of The Bold And The Beautiful’s most exciting storylines. With the disgrace of Thomas and Flo – and things rocky between Ridge and Brooke – events are about to impact on the Spencer clan in a big way, which means “Dollar” Bill will have to step up and take charge. Diamont talks to TV Soap about Bill’s rivalry with Ridge, how he gets into character, and how being a super-dad to seven sons in real life helps mould his performance as Bill. Congratulations on…

After two broken marriages (one to Frank Morgan and one to Harvey Ryan), two aborted weddings (Brett Macklin and James Edmunds) and a string of other shattered relationships, it’s no wonder that Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) has opted to devote her time to her family, friends and teaching career as she’s grown older and wiser. Despite choosing to swerve romantic entanglements since her last failed romance a few years ago, it doesn’t mean that Roo is averse to finding a male companion. And in the coming months, it looks like her luck with love (or lack thereof) is about to change. Since returning home from teaching in Western Australia’s Kimberleys a few months ago, Roo has shown significant interest in romance – other people’s, though, not her own. She delighted…

Recognised and lauded as the “Queen of Bay City,” wealthy businesswoman Sara Garrett (Mary Beth Evans) should be revelling in happiness. Instead, she’s overcome by heartache as the lives of her and her family shatter around her. Most notably, Sara is desperate to escape from her marriage to bar owner Steve Jensen (Matthew Ashford): a despicable wretch who trapped her into marriage after raping her 30 years ago and forced her to bear their “bastard son” Brian. Brian was recently framed for a murder he didn’t commit and is languishing in prison, while his mother fights for his freedom – even though Steve knows the truth about the murder, and is using it to keep Sara trapped at his side. Police Commissioner Lex Martin (Tristan Rogers), who loves Sara, knows…

1 Her first name is actually Laura! The actress’ screen name, Reese, is her mother’s maiden name 2 She was considered for the role of Cher in Clueless 3 She lived in Germany for four years before spending the rest of her childhood in Nashville 4 She recorded a song with swooner king Michael Buble 5 She was on an episode of The Simpsons 6 She kept all 77 pairs of Jimmy Choos from her Legally Blonde wardrobe 7 She met her husband while his friend was hitting on her! 8 Reese and Kate Middleton are close friends 9 She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010 10 Witherspoon was one of the producers of the 2014 thriller film Gone Girl under her own production…

› A bloody shootout between the Duttons and their enemies prompts an ominous threat from Rainwater, and a new alliance that jeopardises the family’s legacy and the ranch. A damaging article also risks exposing John’s secrets. › Kayce encounters trouble with the tribal police as John schemes to bring him back to the family fold. His new responsibilities at the ranch breed contempt with Rip. Kayce also finds evidence of mounting trouble. › Monica is injured but finds a new purpose as she recovers, only to wind up trapped in yet another uncomfortable situation. › Jamie and Beth forge ahead with their political careers, but when questions are  raised, their futures are in doubt. › Beth gets rough with Dan and plots to steal his fortune. › Lives are in…

Following the death of her husband Calvin several months ago, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) inherited his massive fortune, and finally thought all of her problems were over. Unfortunately, the past has now reared its ugly head as a mystery man – Simon Black (Jeffrey Vincent Parise) – showed up in Genoa City, demanding Chelsea hand over the money which he claimed his associate Calvin owed him before he died. Vowing never to relinquish her fortune, Chelsea schemed with Kevin and Chloe to get rid of Simon – but he refused to leave, instead threatening to hurt Chelsea’s son Connor (Judah Mackey) if he she didn’t hand over his rightful fortune. Reeling from the threat, Chelsea counters that Simon will be sorry if he harms her son, and then convinces a…

apple tv+ MORNING WARS SEASON 1 EPISODES 1-3 NOW AVAILABLE Daytime television is a cutthroat business, as The Morning Show co-host Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) discovers when her hosting partner Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell) is unceremoniously sacked amid sexual harassment allegations. Devastated about being kept in the dark, Alex is at breaking point when Mitch quietly reveals that the network also wants to replace her on the show. As she scrambles to hold on to her job, news reporter Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) becomes an online viral sensation after an angry rant of hers is captured on video, bringing her to the attention of Alex’s bosses. Quickly parachuted into a tough interview with Alex on The Morning Show to test the women’s chemistry together, Bradley eventually becomes Alex’s new co-host…

Sitting here watching The Bold and the Beautiful, and I’m very glad that at long last, you have partly sorted Liam and Hope. Now it seems you are putting more focus on Flo, and while it might be nice for her to get back to family and not Wyatt, he belongs with Sally. Maybe you could link Flo with Thomas, seeing as though you want to turn him into a good guy! Margaret O’Keefe WA LIVE ANOTHER DAY Can you please tell me if Days of Our Lives is being cancelled? I heard rumours that the show is not being renewed in the US, and that all that all the actors were fired? Please tell me this is not true! J. Small Taren Point, NSW At the time of printing,…

The intense push-pull between Hope (Annika Noelle) and Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) over ongoing custody of Douglas (Henry Joseph Samiri) was never going to end harmoniously, and when Brooke instigated a plan to force her stepson into signing over his son’s rights to his ex-wife, Hope dared to trick Thomas into it as she used his love for her against him. Unfortunately, Thomas violently lashed out at her. Hope shoved him away in retaliation, and Thomas plunged over a railing and into a vat of acid – presumably to his death. Unbeknownst to Hope, Thomas survived his burning demise – but her guilt continues flickering wildly as she hates lying to Liam (Scott Clifton) about how she managed to become Douglas’ legal mother. Unable to handle her emotional peril any longer,…

Wherever Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) treads, a string of enemies are usually close behind, ready to strike him down for the crimes he’s committed against them. Of all of Paul’s enemies, the most hateful and dangerous has always been his imprisoned son Robert (Adam Hunter): a psychotic murderer who’s tried to kill his father on several occasions. Since Robert went to prison in 2007, Paul cut all contact with him – until July this year, when Paul learned that David was at the prison to visit his half-brother as part of a psychiatric study into disturbed people. Coming face-to-face with Robert for the first time in 12 years, Paul quickly realised that Robert’s hatred for him was still alive. The men parted without speaking, and Paul vowed to have no…

Coming from a versatile family of brothers who have led successful careers in the entertainment industry for, Cameron is no stranger to the media – in fact, he launched his career as a children’s TV host in the 1980s. In 1987, he got his first touch of TV romance as host of dating game show Perfect Match, in which eligible singles were paired together after answering questions and having their compatibility assessed by a robot. Acting came next, naturally, with roles in several Australian miniseries like Bony, Golden Fiddles and Tracks of Glory. Heading to the US, he cemented his reputation as a romantic heartthrob in primetime soap Models Inc where he played photographer Brian Petersen, who stood by his girlfriend after another man raped her. In America, roles in…

Jack’s marriage to Sofia Madison (Jacklyn Zeman) is fracturing because of his affair with Orchid, who is desperately using blackmail against him as a tactic to help her flee the sex industry. Steve clashes with reporter Nathan Perkins (Scott Bailey), who wants to expose his crimes – even threatening that he’ll have him raped in jail if he ever ends up locked behind bars! Lianna’s boyfriend Damian (Erik Fellows) cheats on her with Matthew Johnson (Thor Knai) before they clash over Damian’s desire for drugs, which later causes him to collapse.…

While holidays are meant to be a relaxing and fun getaway from the hustle and bustle of the everyday work grind, one thing that always takes a big toll on our mood is the feeling of jet lag, dry skin and damaged hair. To make sure you’re feeling your freshest from the moment you step on the plane, follow these beauty tips – certified by all of our favourite celebs – to keep your skin, hair and energy levels up all throughout the holidays! Sheet face masks are a must to enjoy hydrated skin without even leaving your seat! Chrissy Teigen loves to give her skin a good dose of hydration with a facial treatment on her long-hauls. American model and actress Emily Ratajkowski also applies a leave-on mask before…

HELLO: DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ (Weekdays 12pm on Fox One) Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson). His return to Salem has been hotly anticipated for months, and it’s finally here. How will he react to Kayla’s new romance with Justin? HELLO: DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Deidre Hall (Hattie Adams). Currently in jail, Marlena’s doppelgänger sets out to make prison life more palatable for another Salem resident. HELLO: DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Brock Kelly (Evan). Every tiny tot needs a hot nanny, but it appears that David’s is headed for a love triangle with Sonny and Will as well! HELLO: DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ James Read (Clyde Weston). Ben’s bad dad resurfaces to make his son’s life a misery once more. HELLO: DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Kingston Foster & Sydney Brower (Arianna Horton).…

Despite the brief fling she recently shared with Eddie (Rawiri Jobe), Esther (Ngahuia Piripi) continually fails to acknowledge her growing passion for him. Eddie has made it clear that he’s into her, but Esther is seriously skittish about committing to him after learning that he’s a drug user. The violent past involving drugs that she’s endured has her running scared that history will repeat itself. When Eddie pushes Esther to open up to him, Esther admits that she’s disturbed by his recreational pastime. Reassured when Eddie says he won’t take them again, Esther hints that she’s willing to give him a second chance... But quickly regrets her decision. Spying Eddie in intimate conversation with a female friend, Esther misconstrues the scene as a date, and is unexpectedly overwhelmed with jealousy.…

stan NASHVILLE COMPLETE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE Reigning “Queen of Country Music” Rayna James (Connie Britton) hits some tough times when her latest album fails to sell, and ticket sales for her nationwide tour are dismal. Desperate to salvage her career, Rayna realises she has to adapt and reinvent herself, and reluctantly teams up with new sensation Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere). However, the ladies dislike each other and soon compete for musicians, songs and the No. 1 spot on the charts. As their rivalry develops, they are joined in their quest for stardom by Rayna’s talented daughters and Scarlett O’Connor (Claire Bowen), while also facing all manner of life dramas that threaten to undermine their efforts. netflix QUEER EYE: WE’RE IN JAPAN! SEASON 1 NOW AVAILABLE Japan is in the sights…