There's a few twists and turns coming out of the One Life to Live camp. First, as earlier reported, Hunt Block will not be playing Miles. It appears that Hunt didn't want to commit for the four years ABC insisted on. Instead, David Chisum will begin in February. Second, as reported last week, Nathaniel Marston, is not leaving. The recast of Michael is only temporary. The exact reason is still being withheld, and Robert Harte will appear as Michael for a mere two episodes. Robert begins January 10. And finally, remember last year when you were sitting on pins and needles awaiting the fate of Nora and Hillary B. Smith? Thankfully, the show resigned the popular actress but only for one year. Did you buy into the rumors that it was only enough time for her to wrap up her storyline and say goodbye? Well, hold onto your chair because Hillary's fate has finally been decided...the show has offered her a four-year contract! Hillary's reaction, "Are you out of your minds? This doesn't make any sense!" If you can stand it, there's one more piece of good news. With Hillary B. Smith set to grab more screen-time, there's more popular characters who will benefit as well. As well as more Nora, you can expect more Catherine Hickland as Lindsay and Phil Carey as Asa! Merry Christmas, OLTL fans.

Here's your chance to "write" for Days of Our Lives. Through December 31, log on to www.nbc.com and vote for the name of Hope's (Kristian Alfonso) baby. Until December 17, you can vote for any of the five pre-selected names -- Bridget, Ciara, Cassidy, Darcy or Rori. From December 18 to 31, the list will be narrowed down to the top three. The winning name will be revealed in January.

For General Hospital fans, with Ignacio Serricchio's (Diego) recent exit, comes the rumor that Ted King's (Alcazar) days are numbered. (Diego was Alcazar's son.) Stay tuned...

All My Children Fan favorite Jennifer Bassey (Marian) will be home this holiday season. It's Christmas miracle time, so Father Clarence is back -- this time played by Malachy McCourt (Thomas, One Life to Live). Kelli O'Hara will guest as a lesbian Bianca meets January 3.

As the World Turns Austin Peck begins as Brad January 19.

Bold & the Beautiful Tracey E. Bregman crosses over as Lauren January 19 and 20.

General Hospital Bonnie Bartlett (St. Elsewhere) plays Spinelli's grandmother Miriam December 11.

Guiding Light Paul Michael Valley returns to the show December 14 as Cal, who meets Reva at a cancer survivors mixer. (The last time he appeared as Joel in 2002.)

Young & the Restless Australian soap star Daniel Goddard (right, Home and Away, Beastmaster) plays a bartender who befriends Amber January 12.

OUT

As the World Turns Spencer Grammar and Lucy exit December 14.

THIS WEEK

All My Children Zach is unsettled by a disturbing memory. Adam has a surprise for Krystal. Kendall wants to learn the truth about Ryan.

As the World Turns Gwen is surprised by Adam's kiss. Emma takes aim. Vienna ruins Katie's dreams of Christmas.

Bold & the Beautiful Stephanie and Taylor share a warm moment. Jackie eavesdrops on Nick. Thorne wants Ridge as best man.

Days of Our Lives EJ's identity is revealed. Sami has a shot at redemption. Max and Mimi bond in captivity.

General Hospital Jason and Sam have unexpected company. Maxie manipulates Lucky. Nikolas' worst fears come true.

Guiding Light Lizzie fights for Jonathan. Ava's attempts to reach out to her parents backfire.

One Life to Live Todd's revenge doesn't go as planned. John promises Natalie a future. Clint and Viki kiss.

Passions Whitney has an answer for Chad. Noah and Paloma share their first kiss. Jessica uncovers Fox's scheme.

Young & the Restless Brad drops a bomb on Sharon. Colleen and Korbel canoodle. Gloria and Joanna face off.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Judi Evans (Bonnie Lockhart, Days of Our Lives)

Daytime Emmy Award winner Judi Evans has rejoined the Days of Our Lives cast as Bonnie, the mother of Mimi. Her last role for the show was Adrienne Johnson, the wife of Justin Kiriakis and sister of Jack Deveraux.

Her Emmy Award-winning role was her daytime debut on Guiding Light as Beth Raines. In 1991, she joined Another World as Paulina Cory.

In 2000, Judi portrayed Patsy Ramsey in the TV movie, Getting Away with Murder: The JonBenet Ramsey Mystery.

Judi was born in Montebello, California and raised in Monterey Park, California. She spent her childhood traveling with the circus as a baby clown -- literally. Her parents were trapeze artists, her three older brothers were jugglers and worked in the circus' prop department. Judi went on to attend Pasadena City College.

Judi and husband Michael, a camera operator at CNBC, reside in Los Angeles with son Austin, who at a year-old appeared on Another World as Paulina's son. Judi's birthday is July 12.

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