All My Children For three episodes starting January 3,
Kelli O'Hara will appear as Leslie, who is scheduled to comfort Bianca
during a difficult time. Major spoiler alert: When the character Zarf
(played by Jeffrey Carlson, right) reappears November 29, the character
will be revealed to be a transgender person. The character is scheduled to
develop an attraction to Bianca. (Transgender applies to a person's gender
identity not matching to their biological assignment.) In this instance, his
attraction to Bianca will cause the biologically-born male Zarf to feel he
should have been born female; to Zarf, he identifies himself as female. It
should also be noted that this character is a daytime first.
General Hospital They had Luke and Laura return for
November Sweeps and their 25th anniversary, so for February Sweeps, they'll
have Kin Shriner returning as Scott.
Guiding Light Kate Levy will appear as Olivia's
mother November 29. Eddie McGee (winner of the first season of Big
Brother) airs as Hal December 1.
One Life to Live Chris Beetem (Jordan, As the World
Turns/Nikolas, General Hospital) will begin in February as Tate,
an ex-ballplayer scheduled to interact with Adriana, Rex, Starr and Cole.
Don't be surprised to see Hunt Block (Craig, As the World Turns) appear
as mystery man Miles, who has ties to a major character. Hunt's role hasn't
been announced yet, but this isn't the first time I've heard about it.
Passions Jennifer Rhodes will appear December 4 as a
Harmony couple checks into her bed and breakfast.
OUTS
As the World Turns Spencer
Grammer (Lucy, Kelsey Grammer's daughter) is apparently leaving at the end of
the year. Details haven't been released -- yet.
Days of Our Lives Get ready for
a shocker. Fan favorite Renee Jones (Lexie) has been let go. The reason is
being attributed to the Soap Land Budget Crunch and possibly the fact that the
show has a new head writer. What makes this move particularly shocking is Lexie's
on-screen family, the DiMeras, are getting more airtime. Her final airdate
hasn't been revealed.
One Life to Live For four shows
beginning January 10, the role of Michael McBain, will be temporarily
recast. Robert Harte will take the place of Nataniel Marston.
Passions Liza Huber (Gwen)
begins her maternity leave December 18. There is no recast planned; Gwen will
disappear until Liza goes back.
THIS WEEK
All My Children Babe tries to
get through to JR. Zach fears a murder has been committed.
As the World Turns Will learns
Gwen has been keeping a secret. Carly can't escape her crime.
Bold & the Beautiful Stephanie
confronts a dark secret from her childhood. Brooke and Taylor begin to bond.
Days of Our Lives EJ makes Sami
an offer. Claire goes missing. Max and Mimi continue to grow closer.
General Hospital Alcazar wants
to silence Lulu for good. Skye tries to make a deal with Sonny. Nikolas and
Emily's happiness may be short-lived.
Guiding Light Tammy believes
she's made the biggest mistake of her life. Springfield meets Jonathan and
Lizzie's baby.
One Life to Live Marty plays a
crucial role in Spencer's trial. Viki questions Marty's motives. Todd sets out
to even the score with Spencer.
Passions Tabitha's worst
nightmare is realized. Whitney lashes out at Chad and Valerie.
Young & the Restless Abby
witnesses an ugly confrontation. Victor hits paydirt.
SPOTLIGHT ON...Elena Goode (Jade
Taylor, As the World Turns)
Elena joined As the World Turns in
February 2006.
Elena is a native of New York City and
graduated from the LaGuardia School of Performing Arts. She participated in
many productions there including Misanthrope, The Heidi Chronicles and
The Owl & The Pussycat. She is currently attending the Fashion
Institute of Technology and will soon receive her Bachelor's degree.
If she seemed at all familiar, she did
appear as the recurring Kerri on ATWT and as a day player on All My
Children before this role. Elsewhere maybe you saw Elena on the HBO series
Undefeated as Marie.
In her spare time, Elena enjoys thrift
shopping, museum shopping and spending time outdoors. Her birthday is August
22.
