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ATWT
Show News

Daytime Emmy Awards- The nominations will be announced on March 12 on
The View. The awards will be on May 16 on ABC.

Scoops For Week Of Jan. 13-17

Carly makes nice even though she doesn't want to- Jan. 14

Mike threatens Henry

Carly quits Monte Carlo

Marshall gets ready to make an accusation

Alison tries to keep Aaron from talking to Lucy

Jack wants to know Carly's due date

Molly questions the paternity of Carly's baby

Tom suggests to Simon that he become an American citizen

Hal pushes Will to confess

Lucy goes home from the hospital

Rose and Paul have an awkward reunion

Lily gets an exciting call

Rosanna accepts Craig's marriage proposal

Jessica makes a confession

Next Week- Jan. 20-24
Simon and Katie discover a big secret- Jan. 20

Craig confesses again

Soap Opera Digest 2003 Previews
Jack's actions push Carly into Mike's arms

Katie falls apart after Simon is forced to leave town

Rose plans a May wedding only to have Dusty show up

Alison's secret about the fire will be exposed in February

Hal and Emily focus on getting Will better

2003 Preview from Soaps In Depth


Carly's lies begin to unravel

Rose returns and has major issues to resolve with Paul

Jessica finds herself torn between two men

Craig and Rosanna get closer

Lucy struggles to regain her past with Aaron as Alison takes advantage
of the situation

As The World Turns Rumors


These are RUMORS only! If it is posted here there is no confirmation
from the show or actors involved.

Internet rumors insist that John Hensley (Holden) is leaving the show
soon even though other reports say it is NOT true.
Rumor has it that Executive Producer Chris Goutman is being approached
about taking over an ABC soap.

Rumor has it that a familiar face will be recast and added to the teen
scene.

B&B

Show News

Daytime Emmy Awards- The nominations will be announced on March 12 on
The View. The awards will be on May 16 on ABC.

Casting News

TV Guide reports that a familiar face will return to the show in the
new year.

TV Guide online reports that there is talk of Alanis Morissette doing
a guest role on the show sometime.

Tracy Melchior returns as Kristen on January 27 only.

The show is looking to cast a 20 something girl who is educated and
beautiful for a contract role.

Scoops For Week of Jan. 13-17

Brooke tries to lift Ridge's spirits

Massimo is disappointed in Bridget

CJ learns the truth

Sally has some trouble

Macy is stunned by Lorenzo's proposal but she accepts it

Soap Opera Digest 2003 Preview
Sally's health crisis will bring people closer to her like Macy and
Stephanie

Amber's old boyfriend causes trouble in her marriage and another new
face comes into play

Macy makes a choice between the two men she loves

2003 Preview from Soaps In Depth
Massimo decides to use Deacon to do his dirty work

Amber's past comes back to haunt her

CJ gets the shock of his life

A wedding is coming soon

Bold and Beautiful Rumors


These are RUMORS only! If it is posted here there is no confirmation
from the show or actors involved.

Rumor has it that the show is looking to recast a former character but
with a different actor this time.
Rumor has it Adam may be headed to LA and a longer stay with the show.

Rumor has it that someone Deacon met during his time away may turn up
soon.

Rumor has it that Sheila may turn up for May sweeps.

Rumor has it that Tippi Hedren (ex Helen) will reprise her role as
Margo's mom.

Rumor has it that the show is looking to cast another doctor to work
with Mark.

Rumor has it that another shocking plotline may be in the works that
will be sort of like the one where a woman slept with the dad and two
brothers.

GL

Show News

Daytime Emmy Awards- The nominations will be announced on March 12 on
The View. The awards will be on May 16 on ABC.

Word has it that despite saying that Millee Taggart's storylines would
air until February, many of them have already been scrapped.

Billy Kay (Shane) is leaving the show and the role will be recast. He
last airs Jan. 24. UPDATED SoapCity reports that daytime newcomer
Marty West has already been cast in the part. He first airs February
14.

Scoops For Week Of Jan. 13-17

Danny and Bill argue about Michelle's future

Marina's plans with Ben are ruined

Olivia thinks about whether she should leave Alan

Tony and Marah investigate Reva's phone calls

Alan burns the prenuptial agreement

Alexandra fears that Roy will reveal a family secret

Gus hires a detective to spy on Phillip

Cassie tries to life Robbie's spirits by taking him to Danny

Lizzie announces she wants to go to boarding school

Michelle and Bill decide about their future

Reva and Josh meet up with Annie

Olivia leaves Springfield

Eden calls Gus' bluff

Harley questions Alexandra's loyalty

Next Week Jan. 20-24
Alexandra sends Eden packing- Jan. 21

Phillip and Rick clash

Michelle and Bill share a not too private date

2003 Preview from Soaps In Depth
Olivia and Phillip find out about Alan's deceptions and decide to act
on their feelings

Reva decides to put a stop to the threats against her

Harley tries to protect Gus from his past

Josh stays opposed to Marah and Tony's reunion

Winter Preview
Alex continues to work on her secret plot

MIchelle decides to secure her own happiness

Guiding Light Rumors


These are RUMORS only! If it is posted here there is no confirmation
from the show or actors involved.

Rumor has it a show vet almost lost their job over a disagreement with
new executive producer John Conboy about an upcoming storyline.
Despite postings on his official site, the show denies that Michael
Tylo is returning as Quint.

Rumor has it that when Alison Hirschlag (Lizzie) leaves for college
the character will be written out and not recast.

Rumor has it that a previously rumored recast may not be recast now
but just written out.

Rumor has it that a vet may be written out but by their own request
for a short time.

Y&R

The rumor that Greg Vaughan (soon to be ex Diego) has been offered a
part on General Hospital are not true according to his rep.

Beau Kazer returns as Brock this week when Mac decides she wants to go
to college in Genoa City.

NOTE: Thoughts inside the ( ) are mine and not scoops!

Scoops For Week Of Jan. 13-17

Billy's idea for living arrangements leaves his friends puzzled (he
wants to live with Raul and let Brit and Mac live together :) )

Brad is filled with jealousy over Abby's paternity and falls into bed
with Olivia- Jan. 14 (of course he does)

Kay's advice to Sharon does not go as planned (Kay is just in
everybody's business lately!)

Neil moves along with his plan for Lily and Dru (good!)

Victoria sees a dark side to Diego (especially since he is leaving the
show)

Brad plans to confront Victor and Ashley tries to stop him (yes they
have to drag it out until February sweeps!)

Billy's motives are in question (he just wants to get Mac into bed
right?)

Wes it not happy about being on the outside (grow up or see a shrink!)

When Chris returns she will be in disguise and questioning Isabella
about Paul (disguised!)

Look for JT and Colleen to have a special Valentine's Day surprise (I
sure hope it isn't jumping into bed!)

Soap Opera Digest 2003 Preview
The Victor/Sharon story really heats up by the end of January

Phyllis finds the battleground has shifted and a twist to the story
that is put into place early in the year

Chris comes back with a lot of questions and returns with a unique way
to find the answers

Neil, Dru and Lily will live together as a family and Wes tries to
deal with it for Lily's sake but the story will go in a new direction

Ashley and Olivia are going to be thrust into a relationship neither
of them planned or wanted

JT and Colleen will face new hurdles

Billy, MacKenzie, Raul and Brittany are all going to move in together
and then find themselves with no financial support and Lauren comes
into this story

Katherine and Jill will be involved with a historically significant
storyline

2003 Preview from Soaps In Depth
Jack and Phyllis have to deal with his night with Diane

Diane will pay the ultimate price for her crimes

Chris returns hiding something and there will be an unexpected
explosion and Jack Smith (headwriter) says that Chris will NOT be
pregnant with Paul's child.

Sharon decides to ignore Nick thanks to advice from Katherine that
works for a while until Sharon blows it

Brad learns Abby's paternity and thinks that Victor has known all
along

Kyle's custody will be resolved

Soap Opera Digest reports that Ashley will be pregnant along with
portrayer Eileen Davidson.

Young and Restless Rumors


These are RUMORS only! If it is posted here there is no confirmation
from the show or actors involved.

Rumors are flying that since J. Eddie Peck (Cole) has been let go from
AMC that he will be returning to the show as Cole. No confirmation,
just rumors!
Rumor has it that Abby may turn out to NOT be Victor's after Nikki
spills what she knows about the sperm switch! YIKES!

Internet rumors are flying that some other characters on the show will
turn up pregnant like Diane or Brittany among others.

Just as I suspected, rumor has there is a possible romance/affair on
the horizon for Sharon and Victor.

Rumor has it that members of JT's family could show up soon.

Rumor has it that Phyllis may be making some new not so nice friends.

From ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Scott_Novick/
(This changes daily so check back!)
Sneak Peek

Monday, January 13, 2003, Episode #3962

C.J.'s homecoming for Bridget is interrupted by Massimo, who tries to
tell her that it was a mistake for her to move out of Ridge's house.
When Massimo suggests that the real reason Bridget moved out is to
avoid her growing feelings for Ridge, a horrified Bridget orders him
to leave!


Brooke tries to help Ridge understand why Bridget had to leave and
goes on to help him adjust to reality after their fantasy in Italy --
a reality without Taylor.
Brooke brings Catherine in to help take care of the kids while Brooke
suggests that Ridge relax in the spa -- but when he gets there and
Brooke is still dressed, he realizes he's going to be alone in the
tub.
As Brooke massages Ridge, he jokes about rejection by the Logan women
and asks for a kiss... and when Brooke blows him a kiss from the side
of the tub, he pulls her in and gets his kiss from her that way!

from soapcentral.com

ATWT

Online Chatter Has Hensley's Holden Out


Twice nominated for a Daytime Emmy, Jon Hensley (Holden Snyder) is
reportedly leaving As The World Turns -- at least according to online
speculation.

If the rumors turn out to be true, it would not be the first time that
the actor has left the show. Hensley joined the show in 1985 but left
in 1988. He then returned in 1990, remained with ATWT through 1995 and
then returned once more in1997.

SPOILERS FOR THE WEEK OF
JANUARY 13TH


Carly is confronted about her pregnancy.

Jack wants Carly to tell him her due date.

Carly quits her job at Monte Carlo.

Tom tells Simon that he should become a U.S. citizen.

Rose returns to Oakdale.

Dusty Donovan also returns to Oakdale.

Rosanna withdraws her proposal, but Craig has a proposal of his own.

Will is pushed to confess to his crime.

Lucy leaves the hospital.

Alison keeps meddling in everyone's business.




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SNEAK PEEK AT NEXT WEEK

A secret is uncovered by Simon and Katie.


B&B

Former B&B Star Files Lawsuit Against Parents


Former star of The Bold and the Beautiful Ashley Lyn Cafagna
(ex-Kimberly Fairchild) has filed a lawsuit against her parents and
their production company.

Cafagna left The Bold and the Beautiful in 2001 in the midst of a
storyline that outraged many viewers. Rumors of the actress' exit had,
however, swirled online for several months before her actual release.

SPOILERS FOR THE WEEK OF
JANUARY 13TH



Brooke plans a surprise to cheer up Ridge.

Massimo is disappointed when he tries to persuade Bridget to move back
in with Ridge.

C.J. learns about Macy.

Sally's longing for Macy affects her health.

Someone gets a marriage proposal...


GL

SPOILERS FOR THE WEEK OF
JANUARY 13TH


Michelle and Bill spend time at the cabin.

Cassie warns Danny that his behavior is driving Michelle toward Bill.

Tammy makes a confession to Rick.

Marina's romantic plans with Ben are foiled when Frank and Buzz join
her on their trip.

Harley gives her little sister Lucy a call.

Danny and Bill argue over Michelle's future.

Marina's romantic plans with Ben are foiled.

Olivia weighs whether she should leave Alan.

Tony and Marah investigate Reva's threatening phone calls.

Alan burns his pre-nup to Olivia.

Alexandra fears that Roy will reveal a destructive family secret.

Annie lives in a fantasy world.

Gus hires a detective to spy on Phillip.

To life his spirits, Cassie brings Robbie to Danny.

Lizzie announces that she wants to attend boarding school.

Michelle and Bill make a decision about their romantic future.

Olivia leaves town to think, while Phillip and Alan both resolve to
fight for her.

Frank discovers Marina lied to him about her trip with Ben.

Danny decides to return to a life of crime and Cassie does her best to
talk him out of it, bringing him a very special surprise to make her
point.

Lizzie makes a confession.

Marah wants to follow in Tony's footsteps and drop out of school.

Reva and Josh visit Annie in the mental institution.




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SNEAK PEEK AT NEXT WEEK

Eden is sent packing... but will she be back?




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DOWN THE ROAD

In the weeks to come, some unlikely couples will be trapped in a
snowstorm together.

Y&R

SPOILERS FOR THE WEEK OF
JANUARY 13TH


Brad seeks comfort.

Ashley asks Victor to make a promise.

Brad is missing. Who will find him first?

Victoria finds out that Diego has a dark side.

Billy comes up with a living arrangement.

Sharon gets advice from Mrs. Chancellor.

Neil pushes his plans for Dru and Lily forward.

Wes makes a decision.

Nikki goes to Jack to get some answers.

Victoria pushes her brother to make a decision about his marriage.

from about.com

ATWT

SOAP SUDS DAILY
"As The World Turns" Scoops
Friday, January 10, 2003


Current Scoops:

*Carly and Molly are at odds about the paternity of Carly's baby.

*Alison betrays Lucy and Aaron.

*Rosanna has a change of heart.

*Carly - with Rosanna - starts spreading the news.

*Jessica makes a heartfelt confession.

SOAP SUDS DAILY
"Guiding Light" Scoops
Friday, January 10, 2003


Current Scoops:

*Eden calls Gus' bluff.

*Michelle and Bill take a tiny step forward.

*Harley questions Alexandra's loyalty.

*Alan and Phillip don't know where they fit in in Olivia's life.

*Alexandra struggles to maintain a Spaulding family secret.

From soapcity.com

ATWT scoops

Coming up the week of January 13
Katie asks Tom to help her with Simon's problems, but her husband
isn't thrilled to have her interfering.

Aaron and Lucy ask Alison to make like Kevin Costner in The Postman,
but she has other plans.

Rose comes home and wonders whether she should still be wearing Paul's
engagement ring.

Carly tap-dances around Jack's questions about the baby's due date.

Marshall tells Oliver he suspects Ben's surgical error was deliberate,
and Ben confesses to Jessica that he fears the same thing.

B&B

Preview for Week of Jan. 13-17, 2003

Brooke and Ridge enjoy a romantic excursion. Macy is stunned by
Lorenzo's proposal. Things heat up between Brooke and Ridge. Someone's
health takes a turn for the worse. Massimo sets out to prove Bridget
wrong.

GL Forecast

WEEK OF JANUARY 13
Olivia leaves town to think, while Phillip and Alan both resolve to
fight for her.

Frank discovers Marina lied to him about her trip with Ben.

Danny decides to return to a life of crime and Cassie does her best to
talk him out of it, bringing him a very special surprise to make her
point.

Lizzie makes a confession.

Marah wants to follow in Tony's footsteps and drop out of school.

Reva and Josh visit Annie in the mental institution.

Y&R forecasts

Silva, Jack and Phyllis wait for Diane to arrive and sign custody of
Kyle over to Jack.

Diego decides he wants to retrieve Victor's money and get revenge on
his attackers.

Kay continues to meddle with Larry and Jill.

Raul and Brittany make a decision.

Larry agrees to participate in Diego's plan.


From tvguide.com

KAY TO LEAVE
Billy Kay, who has played Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light since Feb
2000, will exit the show. Kay's departure is storyline dictated.
"We're taking the character in a new direction," explains a GL
spokesperson. "We'll miss Billy, and we wish him all the best in
future endeavors." Kay's last air date is Jan. 24; the role will be
recast. "Billy loved his time on the show; it's been a positive
experience," says the actor's rep. During his tenure on GL, Kay kept
busy with several outside projects. He starred in Halloween:
Resurrection, the latest installment of the cult slasher series and
received critical acclaim for his role in the independent feature,
L.I.E. The young actor plans to continue his burgeoning career in
primetime and in film.

Despite Internet buzz that J. Eddie Peck (Jake, AMC) may resume his
role as Cole on Y&R, a spokesperson says there are no plans to bring
the character back to the show at this time.

CASTING CALL

As the World Turns: Hope Jackson plays a realtor who helps Craig find
a new home on Jan. 14... Martha Byrne brings Rose D'Angelo back to
Oakdale beginning Jan. 17.

Guiding Light: Signey Coleman returns as the crazed Annie Dutton
beginning Jan. 14. Charlotte Cohn plays her nurse. Also on Jan. 14,
Paul Papadakis plays an investigator... Stevie Ray Dallimore plays
Harley's custody attorney on Jan. 16.

He may not be rushing to the altar on The Young and the Restless, but
Thad Luckinbill (J.T.) makes an appearance in the new flick, Just
Married, opening on Jan. 10.

As the World Turns: Carly quits Monte Carlo. Craig gets some
unexpected advice. Marshall prepares to make an accusation. Mike
confronts Carly about her pregnancy. Craig makes an offer to buy.
Alison discourages Aaron to communicate with Lucy. Rosanna withdraws
on a proposal. Jack wants to know Carly's due date. Jessica declares
her love. Molly questions the paternity of Carly's baby. Craig makes a
proposal. Tom suggests that Simon become an American citizen. Hal
pushes Will to fess up to his crimes. Lucy returns home from the
hospital. Rose returns home.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Brooke tries to cheer up Ridge. Massimo is
disappointed in Bridget. C.J. learns the truth. Sally experiences some
trouble.

Guiding Light: Danny and Bill argue over Michelle's future. Marina's
romantic plans with Ben are foiled. Olivia weighs whether she should
leave Alan. Tony and Marah investigate Reva's threatening phone calls.
Alan burns his pre-nup to Olivia. Alexandra fears that Roy will reveal
a destructive family secret. Annie lives in a fantasy world. Gus hires
a detective to spy on Phillip. To life his spirits, Cassie brings
Robbie to Danny. Lizzie announces that she wants to attend boarding
school. Michelle and Bill make a decision about their romantic future.

The Young and the Restless: Billy's creative living arrangement leaves
his friends baffled. Brad reels with jealousy after learning of Abby's
paternity. Kay's advice to Sharon backfires. Neil steps up his plan
for a new start with Lily and Drucilla. Victoria discovers a darker
side of Diego. Brad sets out to confront Victor. Billy's motives are
questioned. Ashley tries to stop Brad. Wes isn't content to be left on
the sideline.

From soapdom.com

As the World Turns
For the week of January 13, 2003

This week in Oakdale Craig shares the news with Carly regarding
Rosanna's proposal. Carly takes a moment then comes to the obvious
realization. How will she counsel Craig? More importantly will he act
upon her recommendation?

In the meantime, a generous Barbara offers FairWinds to Paul as a
wedding gift. Does he accept her gracious gift or supply her with an
alternative plan?

While across town, Mike takes Jack aside and reveals that Molly is in
the dark about Carly's pregnancy. How will Jack react?

Shortly thereafter, Lily shocks Paul with news about Rose. Could it be
that Rose is on her way back to town? Denizens of Oakdale take note!
Rose could soon be in da house! How will Paul handle an inevitable
encounter with his estranged fiancée?


Then, across town, Alison tags along when Aaron goes on a job
interview. In a quirky turn of fate, she ends up getting hired. But as
what? Stay tuned to As the World Turns this week and find out!

Michelle and Danny are having a difficult time of things, especially
after what Michelle witnesses at the cabin upon her return. Extremely
disenchanted, she declares her independence. Will Danny let it go at
that?

Shortly thereafter, Olivia and Phillip continue to bond as they wallow
in the afterglow of their romantic evening. However, will Olivia pull
the reigns on the blossoming relationship in an effort to get her
"house" in order?

In the meantime, Reva and Josh make an intriguing discovery regarding
who is behind the phone calls. Is it Annie?

Later, Gus takes matters into his own hands when he hires a private
detective to investigate Phillip. What will the investigation reveal
and will Phillip discover that Gus is trying to dig up dirt on him? If
so, it's not going to be fun being Gus!

Then, it's back to Danny as Michelle as their rocky relationship gets
even rockier. Can you say divorce papers? Will they be signed? If so,
by whom? Flip that remote to Guiding Light this week and see.