Holy baby! All My Children's Cameron Mathison (Ryan) and wife Vanessa are expecting their second child -- a girl -- this summer. General Hospital's Robin Christopher (Skye) and husband Matt Crane are expecting their second in July. As the World Turns' Martha Byrne (Lily) is expecting her third in June; this pregnancy will be written into the show. Looks like it'll be a bountiful summer.

As the World Turns Doc Dougherty (Jackie, One Life to Live) plays Butch the manager of the Galaxy Club beginning February 6.

Guiding Light Ritchie Coster returns to play Nate February 8.

Passions Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley plays a vacationer in Hawaii February 14.

OUT

General Hospital It's official. Brad Maule is out February 10 as Dr. Tony Jones. Brad is moving back to Texas to teach acting at Stephen F. Austin University.

NEWS

While in the middle of filming the Mardi Gras ball on All My Children, fan favorite Leven Rambin (Lily) came down with a case of mononucleosis. As of February 10, Lily will temporarily be played by Portia Reiners. Levin will resume the role March 1. (Levin is pulling double duty also playing Caroline on The Book of Daniel.)

The Bold & the Beautiful's Ronn Moss will be leaving again to promote his new album, Uncovered. He'll be gone for a little while in March and during the summer, but won't be missing too much time.

Sneaking quietly under the radar for a few months, One Life to Live's Robert S. Woods (Bo) had been working without a contract. Happily, he recently signed a four (!) year deal.

All My Children Zach wants to bury the hatchet with Ethan. Josh holds Erica's life in his hands. Janet puts everyone in danger.

As the World Turns Katie is heart-broken as Mike prepares to leave. Carly plays dress-up for Jack on Valentine's Day.

Days of Our Lives Hope send Bo packing. Kate encourages a reconciliation between Carrie and Austin. Lois blabs to John.

General Hospital Sonny and Emily come clean about their feelings. Carly makes a risky decision. Nikolas tries to save Maxie's life.

Guiding Light Dinah is shocked by Harley's suggestion. Lizzie finds a condom wrapper after a secret rendezvous.

One Life to Live Blair confronts Todd about his decision. Michael proposes to Marcie.

Passions Liz takes matters into her own hands. Theresa and Ethan strike a deal.

Young & the Restless Valentine's Day brings feelings of jealousy for Nick and Phyllis. Mac reveals a secret to Kay.

2006 DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINEES

The 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards will air at 8 p.m. on April 28 on ABC, broadcast from The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. This year's major nominees are as follows:

Outstanding Drama Series:

As the World Turns, General Hospital, Guiding Light and Young & the Restless

Outstanding Lead Actor:

Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater, AMC); Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, GH); Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer, GH); Robert Newman (Josh Lewis, GL) and Ron Raines (Alan Spaulding, GL)

Outstanding Lead Actress:

Bobbie Eakes (Krystal Carey, AMC); Susan Flannery (Stephanie Forrester, B&B); Kelly Monaco (Samantha McCall, GH); Beth Ehlers (Harley Cooper, GL) and Kim Zimmer (Reva Shayne, GL)

Outstanding Supporting Actor:

Trent Dawson (Henry Coleman, ATWT); Garyson McCouch (Dusty Donovan, ATWT); Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine, GH); Jordan Clarke (Billy Lewis, GL) and Greg Rikaart (Kevin Fisher, Y&R)

Outstanding Supporting Actress:

Jennifer Ferrin (Jennifer Munson, ATWT); Crystal Chappell (Olivia Spencer, GL); Gina Tognoni (Dinah Marler, GL); Renee Elise Goldsberry (Evangeline Williamson, OLTL) and Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore, Y&R)

Outstanding Younger Actor:

Jesse Soffer (Will Munson, ATWT); Scott Clifton (Dillon Quartermaine, GH); Tom Pelphrey (Jonathan Randall, GL); Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, Y&R) and Bryton McClure (Devon Hamilton, Y&R)

Outstanding Younger Actress:

Leven Rambin (Lily Montgomery, AMC); Jennifer Landon (Gwen Norbeck, ATWT); Mandy Bruno (Marina Cooper, GL); Camryn Grimes (Cassie Newman, Y&R) and Christel Khalil (Lily Winters, Y&R)

Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team:

As the World Turns, Bold & the Beautiful, One Life to Live and Young & the Restless

Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team:

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