The latest casting shocker is coming from THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, where E! News is reporting that they're hearing from a source that Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) is leaving the soap!

Stafford joined Y&R in 1994 and racked up nine Daytime Emmy nominations over the years, taking home the trophy twice — once in 1997 for Supporting Actress and once in 2004 for Lead Actress.

UPDATE: We still have no details about when Stafford will last air, or how Phyllis will be leaving the canvas, but sadly, the reports are true. CBS Daytime vice president Angelica McDaniel even tweeted: "[Michelle Stafford] has been a huge part of the Y&R family. Respect her decision to move on, but will miss her. Wish her the very best always."]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/is-stafford-leaving-yr.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/is-stafford-leaving-yr.html Featured Homepage The Young and the Restless casting Michelle Stafford rumor THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Y&R Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:08 -0400

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL is shoring up its cast with some heavy hitters of late. On the heels of the news that DAYS OF OUR LIVES alum Darin Brooks would be joining the soap as Wyatt, TV Guide is now reporting that Rena Sofer will be playing his mother, Quinn Fuller!

Sofer had roles on ANOTHER WORLD and LOVING before landing her Emmy-winning role of Lois on GENERAL HOSPITAL. She since went on to appear in various primetime series like 24 and HEROES. But now she's back on daytime and playing the mysterious mom who is full of secrets (naturally!). Look for Sofer to make her B&B debut on Friday, July 12.]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/gh-alum-joins-bb.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/gh-alum-joins-bb.html Featured Homepage The Bold and the Beautiful B&B casting GENERAL HOSPITAL GH Rena Sofer THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Tue, 21 May 2013 15:05:47 -0400

The wait is over! Happy New Year, the poignant, film-festival favorite featuring GUIDING LIGHT's Tina Sloan (Lillian) as the mother of a struggling, injured war veteran (played by Michael Cuomo), is finally coming to your screen. The picture will be available via cable-on-demand and broadband digital platforms beginning Tuesday, May 21, with DVD and subscription-based streaming options to follow this summer. Fans will remember that Sloan made this picture shortly after the conclusion of GL and drew from her experience being a military mom herself! "It's just an absolutely amazing, amazing movie," Sloan enthuses. "Nobody's a star in it, but a lot of people came and did cameos because the script was so good." For more on the film, visit http://happynewyearfilm.com.]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/its-sloans-turn-to-shine.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/its-sloans-turn-to-shine.html Guiding Light Homepage GL GUIDING LIGHT Happy New Year movie Tina Sloan Mon, 20 May 2013 15:21:32 -0400

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) and Max Ehrich (Fen) are hitting Vegas, and you can hang out with them! The on-screen father and son are hosting a special Up Close & Personal event at the Dal Toro Ristorante at The Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Veags, NV on Saturday, June 29.

For $210, you'll get the "Young Experience," which includes lunch, show, commemorative photo with the actors, autographs and a raffle ticket. For $260, you get the "Restless Experience," which includes the above lunch, photo and autograph, plus two raffle tickets, and attendance at a one-hour private press reception with LeBlanc and Ehrich where hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks will be served.

Plus, two lucky ticketholders will be selected to join the actors at their table for lunch! For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here!]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/join-yr-pair-in-vegas.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/join-yr-pair-in-vegas.html Homepage The Young and the Restless appearance Christian Jules LeBlanc Max Ehrich THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Vegas Y&R Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:05 -0400

The Steffy/Liam/Hope triangle over on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL is about to become a quad with the introduction of Darin Brooks as Wyatt Fuller! According to TV Guide, Brooks — who won a Daytime Emmy in 2009 for his role of Max on DAYS OF OUR LIVES — will be introduced as a potential love interest for Hope, who catches him naked in the shower at the Forrester cabin up at Big Bear! Look for the troublemaker to debut on Friday, June 21.]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/days-star-joins-bb.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/days-star-joins-bb.html Days of our Lives Featured Homepage The Bold and the Beautiful B&B casting Darrin Brooks DAYS DAYS OF OUR LIVES THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Thu, 16 May 2013 10:09:35 -0400

There's another high-profile exit coming over at THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL following on the heels of Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) taking a little break. Hunter Tylo (Taylor) announced on her Web site that she is also off-contract.

"I am getting bombarded with questions to quell rumors, and here in my forum, I will clarify that Jackie and I are (coincidentally) off our contracts," the actress posted at HunterTylo.com. "I have been very successful outside of B&B and I have no doubt she will be too. And more so, because she is free and single to travel all over the world.

"For me, contract talks ended four weeks ago," she continued. "I am moving forward and opening back up to the thousands of acting roles available, writing and pursuing my skin care line. My friends and B&B fans will be sorely missed. But don't worry! I'll keep you posted of my every new adventure."

Tylo also revealed that Taylor's final appearance would be on her own birhtday, Wednesday, July 3. However, Taylor has come and gone from B&B in the past, so there's no telling just how permanent this exit might be.]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/hunter-tylo-says-shes-leaving-bb.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/hunter-tylo-says-shes-leaving-bb.html Featured Homepage The Bold and the Beautiful B&B casting exit Hunter Tylo THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21:34 -0400

Hunky GUIDING LIGHT Aussie Murray Bartlett (Cyrus) will be back on the small screen next year! The actor has been cast in one of the lead roles in an untitled HBO dramedy about a trio of gay friends living in San Francisco. The eight-episode series will also star GLEE and ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Jonathan Groff (ex-Henry) and SMASH's Frankie J. Alvarez. ]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/gl-alum-cast-in-cable-dramaedy.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/gl-alum-cast-in-cable-dramaedy.html Guiding Light Homepage GL GUIDING LIGHT HBO Murray Bartlett Primetime Wed, 15 May 2013 15:23:43 -0400

They tweet each other quite regularly, and she has been by his side at events. But former THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL co-stars Ashley Jones (ex-Bridget) and Jack Wagner (ex-Nick) have never commented on their rumored relationship... until now! The two actors have confirmed to Soaps In Depth that they are a couple! "We've been dating probably about a year, maybe more," Wagner shares. "We worked together for years but never dated [at B&B]."

We'll have more on the couple's real-life romance in an upcoming issue of Soaps In Depth!]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/former-co-stars-confirm-theyre-dating.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/former-co-stars-confirm-theyre-dating.html Featured Homepage The Bold and the Beautiful Ashley Jones B&B couple dating Jack Wagner THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:00 -0400

Contrary to reports published elsewhere, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) is not leaving THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL.

"Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is taking a short break, as she has done in the past, from B&B," says a spokesperson for the soap. "She remains as the character of Steffy Forrester and is continuing to tape, currently, with episodes airing through July of 2013 and then beyond."

In fact, the actress is due in the studio later this week to tape scenes. We have no details about exactly how long her break will be, but it isn't a permanent one!]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/wood-is-not-leaving-bb.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/wood-is-not-leaving-bb.html Featured Homepage The Bold and the Beautiful B&B casting Jacqueline MacInnes Wood rumor THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Wed, 15 May 2013 09:38:01 -0400

Ron Weaver, a longtime producer of THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, at his home at the age of 75. Weaver joined the B&B team in 1986, launching the soap with William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell and staying with the show for 27 years.

"I am saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Weaver," said B&B executive producer/headwriter Bradley Bell in a statement. "Ron was talented, a good friend to all of us, and a 26 year producer of THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL. He will be missed, will always be remembered and will forever remain in our hearts."]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/longtime-bb-producer-passes-away.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/longtime-bb-producer-passes-away.html Homepage The Bold and the Beautiful B&B Bradley Bell Ron Weaver THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:58 -0400

The networks recently revealed their upcoming primetime plans, and there are quite a few daytime alums who will be gracing our TV screens in these new series!

Wendy Moniz (ex-Mayor Finn, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; Dinah, GUIDING LIGHT) is in the cast of BETRAYAL, a sudsy-sounding drama that also stars James Cromwell and Henry Thomas.

And two of AS THE WORLD TURNS' former Lucys have new primetime gigs: Spencer Grammer will be in NBC's crime-drama IRONSIDE, based on the '60s series, and Peyton List will be starring in The CW's THE TOMORROW PEOPLE, a sci-fi adventure based on a UK series from the '70s about teenagers with powerful psychic powers.

Natalie Hall (ex-Colby, ALL MY CHILDREN) will be featured in STAR-CROSSED, a new CW drama set in a world where an alien race have landed on Earth and been forced to live in an internment camp. But things get interesting when an alien boy and eight others of his kind are integrated in a suburban high school, and a romance develops between him and a human girl.

And AMC's Sarah Michelle Gellar (ex-Kendall) and OLTL's Amanda Setton (ex-Kimberly) will be appearing in CRAZY ONES, a new CBS comedy set in the world of advertising and starring Robin Williams.]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/soap-stars-hit-primetime.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/soap-stars-hit-primetime.html As the World Turns Guiding Light Homepage AS THE WORLD TURNS ATWT GL GUIDING LIGHT Peyton List Spencer Grammer Wendy Moniz Tue, 14 May 2013 12:23:03 -0400

When THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Nick recently found himself staring at one particular envelope, we could almost hear fans draw in their breath in anticipation. After all, this isn't just any envelope, but the one that contained Summer's paternity results all those years ago. For Y&R newbies — or for anyone who needs their memory refreshed — we thought it would be helpful to fill in the backstory!

Years ago, Nick was devastated when his adopted daughter, Cassie, died after a tragic automobile accident. With his life and marriage to Sharon spinning out of control, the hunk began a torrid affair with Phyllis. Of course, Nick wasn't the only one cheating — Phyllis was also stepping out on her man, Jack.

Just when the couple's affair was exposed, Phyllis discovered that she was pregnant. Unfortunately, she wasn't entirely certain if Nick or Jack was the babydaddy! A paternity test was done, and when the results were mailed back, Nick picked up the envelope, viewed the contents, and then announced that he was the father of Phyllis' child!

Later, Jack actually helped deliver Summer after Phyllis went into labor while they were stuck in an elevator during an ice storm. That, along with the fact that only Nick had seen the results of the paternity test, led some to speculate that maybe Jack was actually Summer's biological dad. Now with Nick freaking out about Summer's increasing closeness to Jack's son, Kyle, and pulling out that old envelope again, will we see a new twist to this old babydaddy storyline? It's certainly looks likely!]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/is-jack-summers-father.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/is-jack-summers-father.html Featured Homepage The Young and the Restless Nick storyline Summer THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Y&R Mon, 13 May 2013 15:43:10 -0400

We already reported that THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS is planning to air a special episode on Tuesday, May 28, to honor the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine). The episode will feature cast members past and present sharing memories of the actress as well as clips of some classic Katherine moments from Y&R's history. But what about Katherine's fate?

In an interview with TV Guide, Y&R executive producer Jill Farren Phelps reveals that they will be writing Katherine's death into the show, but as they work so far ahead, it won't be reflected on-screen until after July. She also says that they couldn't leave it open-ended as THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL did with Sally Spectra when Darlene Conley passed away. "We decided, for the sake of the audience and the characters, that it was important to have closure with Kay. And contrary to rumors, we never gave a thought to recasting the role — not for a minute!"]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/yrs-plans-for-katherine.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/yrs-plans-for-katherine.html Featured Homepage The Young and the Restless Jeanne Cooper Jill Farren Phelps THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Y&R Mon, 13 May 2013 14:52:31 -0400

This weekend, Sherry Stringfield, the actress who portrayed Blake Bauer's crazy youth on GUIDING LIGHT, returns to television in a much more maternal role. She's starring in the Hallmark Channel Original, Beverly Lewis' The Confession as the terminally ill birth mother of a young Amish woman (SWITCHED AT BIRTH's Katie Leclerc) who wants desperately to be reunited. "It's a sequel to Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, and both stories are based on these insanely popular books," Stringfield explains. "It's something that you don't see a lot: a young woman's story of innocence, growing up, and learning about the world. I thought it was beautifully told."

Executive produced and directed by Michael Landon Jr. (the half-brother of Jennifer Landon, ex-Heather, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS; Gwen, AS THE WORLD TURNS), the intriguing tale delves deep into relationships, but it's definitely not all hearts and flowers. "My character [a wealthy socialite] has a husband, and they're going through some things — he's been a total dirt bag," she previews. "As it's turns out, he's tricking her and it's really interesting." For more about the film, which premieres on Saturday, May 11, at 9 p.m. EST, and to hear about what else the popular actress has been up to, check out her Keeping Track feature in the next issue of Soaps In Depth. ]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/stringfields-confession.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/stringfields-confession.html Guiding Light Homepage Interviews GL GUIDING LIGHT Hallmark Channel Sherry Stringfield The Confession Fri, 10 May 2013 15:43:19 -0400

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS has scheduled a special tribute episode honoring the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) for Tuesday, May 28. The episode will have the cast sharing their favorite memories of Cooper as well as archival interviews with the star and classic clips of Katherine in action.

"Jeanne Cooper was a legend and we want to give her the tribute she deserves," said Angelica McDaniel, Senior Vice President, Daytime CBS. "The cast will honor their longtime friend, family member and co-worker in the greatest way possible, as we celebrate her life and vibrant spirit and share it with the audience who loved her as much as we did."

So be sure not to miss this very special episode of Y&R on Tuesday, May 28 at 12:30 pm EST/11:00 am PST.]]> http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/yr-schedules-tribute-to-cooper.html http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/05/yr-schedules-tribute-to-cooper.html Featured Homepage The Young and the Restless Jeanne Cooper special episode THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS tribute Y&R Fri, 10 May 2013 10:13:31 -0400