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YEAR-END SPECIAL: The Year in Soaps -- the best and worst of 2021
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THE YEAR IN SOAPS: THE MOST-READ SOAP NEWS STORIES OF 2021
#YearInSoaps - The most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
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#YearInSoaps - The most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
#YearInSoaps - The second most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
#YearInSoaps - The second most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
#YearInSoaps - The third most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
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#YearInSoaps - The third most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
#YearInSoaps - The fourth most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
GENERAL HOSPITAL
#YearInSoaps - The fourth most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
#YearInSoaps - The fifth most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
GENERAL HOSPITAL
#YearInSoaps - The fifth most-read story on Soap Central will be revealed on December 31
#6 Alison Sweeney exits DAYS in super soapy storyline
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
#6 Alison Sweeney exits DAYS in super soapy storyline
#7 Thorsten Kaye on his B&B future and his soap opera past
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
#7 Thorsten Kaye on his B&B future and his soap opera past
#8 Roger Howarth addresses his GH future
GENERAL HOSPITAL
#8 Roger Howarth addresses his GH future
#9 TRENDING TOPIC: The Internet loves Victor Newman and Eric Braeden
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
#9 TRENDING TOPIC: The Internet loves Victor Newman and Eric Braeden
#10 DAYS spinoff series Beyond Salem will see return of Lisa Rinna, Carrie and Austin, Eileen Davidson, and a new Sonny
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
#10 DAYS spinoff series Beyond Salem will see return of Lisa Rinna, Carrie and Austin, Eileen Davidson, and a new Sonny
THE YEAR IN SOAPS: THE BEST AND THE WORST OF 2021
The Bold and the Beautiful's best, worst, and steamiest moments of 2021
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful's best, worst, and steamiest moments of 2021
The 15th Annual Golden Donut Awards: The Best of DAYS 2021
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
The 15th Annual Golden Donut Awards: The Best of DAYS 2021
The Best and Worst of General Hospital 2021 (Part One)
GENERAL HOSPITAL
The Best and Worst of General Hospital 2021 (Part One)
The Best and The Worst of The Young and the Restless 2021 (Part One)
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Best and The Worst of The Young and the Restless 2021 (Part One)
The B&Best and Worst of B&B (Part Two)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The B&Best and Worst of B&B (Part Two)
The Alex North Memorial Awards: The Worst of DAYS 2021
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
The Alex North Memorial Awards: The Worst of DAYS 2021
Naughty and Nice: The Best and Worst of General Hospital 2021 (Part Two)
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Naughty and Nice: The Best and Worst of General Hospital 2021 (Part Two)
The Best and the Worst of The Young and the Restless 2021, Part Two
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Best and the Worst of The Young and the Restless 2021, Part Two
THE YEAR IN SOAPS: THE YEAR'S MOST OUTRAGEOUS GRAPHICS
Will Quinn take marriage lemons and make Quarter-ade?
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Will Quinn take marriage lemons and make Quarter-ade?
If at first you don't succeed, lie, lie again
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
If at first you don't succeed, lie, lie again
Open the door and let him in
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Open the door and let him in
It's tragically delicious!
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
It's tragically delicious!
Crazy like a fox
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Crazy like a fox
Dancing with the devil
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Dancing with the devil
The curious case of the disappearing Peter popsicle
GENERAL HOSPITAL
The curious case of the disappearing Peter popsicle
Unholy Alliance
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Unholy Alliance
My big fat Greek compound
GENERAL HOSPITAL
My big fat Greek compound
What prevails in the windmills of our mind?
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
What prevails in the windmills of our mind?
INS AND OUTS: NOTABLE CASTING NEWS FROM 2021
Another Chance: Find out who has been hired to play Y&R's Chance
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Another Chance: Find out who has been hired to play Y&R's Chance
TV icon (and Passions alum) Marla Gibbs heads to DAYS
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
TV icon (and Passions alum) Marla Gibbs heads to DAYS
B&B hires DAYS alum Krista Allen to take over the role of Taylor Hayes
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B hires DAYS alum Krista Allen to take over the role of Taylor Hayes
AMC's Cameron Mathison on joining GH: "I feel like a kid on Christmas!"
GENERAL HOSPITAL
AMC's Cameron Mathison on joining GH: "I feel like a kid on Christmas!"
A case of SORAS? General Hospital recasts Charlotte Cassadine
GENERAL HOSPITAL
A case of SORAS? General Hospital recasts Charlotte Cassadine
Kristina Wagner brings Felicia back to GH -- and she's on contract
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kristina Wagner brings Felicia back to GH -- and she's on contract
Hmmm... Janice Lynde returning as Y&R's Leslie Brooks
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Hmmm... Janice Lynde returning as Y&R's Leslie Brooks
Briana Nicole Henry wraps at GH, says it was "time to move on"
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Briana Nicole Henry wraps at GH, says it was "time to move on"
Charles Shaughnessy reveals how long he'll be playing GH's Victor
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Charles Shaughnessy reveals how long he'll be playing GH's Victor
CASTING: Noah Newman recast -- find out who will now be playing the role
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
CASTING: Noah Newman recast -- find out who will now be playing the role
Officer Byrd -- Yes, Him! -- to officiate Steffy and Finn's B&B wedding
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Officer Byrd -- Yes, Him! -- to officiate Steffy and Finn's B&B wedding
DAYS brings a Backstreet Boy to Salem!
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS brings a Backstreet Boy to Salem!
THE STORK REPORT: SOAP STAR BABIES THAT MADE THEIR DEBUT IN 2021
It's a girl for DAYS' Brock Kelly
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
It's a girl for DAYS' Brock Kelly
It's a boy for AMC's Eric Nelsen
ALL MY CHILDREN
It's a boy for AMC's Eric Nelsen
Meet GH star Hayley Erin's twin daughters!
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Meet GH star Hayley Erin's twin daughters!
It's twin boys for Y&R's Michael Graziadei
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
It's twin boys for Y&R's Michael Graziadei
GH's Sofia Mattsson welcomes a baby boy
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH's Sofia Mattsson welcomes a baby boy
Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan proud to debut her baby boy, Caden Robert Katrosar
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan proud to debut her baby boy, Caden Robert Katrosar
B&B, GL star Karla Mosley shares baby news
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B, GL star Karla Mosley shares baby news
It's a girl for GH's Ingo Rademacher!
GENERAL HOSPITAL
It's a girl for GH's Ingo Rademacher!
It's a girl for GH's Josh Swickard!
GENERAL HOSPITAL
It's a girl for GH's Josh Swickard!
It's a girl for GH's Emily Wilson!
GENERAL HOSPITAL
It's a girl for GH's Emily Wilson!
DAYS' Marci Miller becomes a first-time mom
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS' Marci Miller becomes a first-time mom
Yay! B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood gives birth to baby boy
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Yay! B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood gives birth to baby boy
IN MEMORIAM: YIR STARS WE LOST IN 2021 AND OTHER NOTABLE PASSINGS
Remembering the members of our daytime family that we lost in 2021
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering the members of our daytime family that we lost in 2021
AMC alum Michael Nader (Dimitri) has passed away
ALL MY CHILDREN
AMC alum Michael Nader (Dimitri) has passed away
Jerry Douglas, Y&R's John Abbott, has passed away at age 88
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Jerry Douglas, Y&R's John Abbott, has passed away at age 88
Multi-soap vet Michael Tylo dead at 73
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Multi-soap vet Michael Tylo dead at 73
AMC's Martin family patriarch, Ray MacDonnell, has died
ALL MY CHILDREN
AMC's Martin family patriarch, Ray MacDonnell, has died
OLTL's Lisa Banes dies after NYC hit-and-run
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
OLTL's Lisa Banes dies after NYC hit-and-run
Rhonda Stubbins White, who played DAYS' Lady Vi, has died
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Rhonda Stubbins White, who played DAYS' Lady Vi, has died
OLTL, AMC alum Arlene Dahl has died
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
OLTL, AMC alum Arlene Dahl has died
GL, ATWT star Lisa Brown has died
AS THE WORLD TURNS
GL, ATWT star Lisa Brown has died
Longtime Quartermaine housekeeper, GH's Bergen Williams, has died
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Longtime Quartermaine housekeeper, GH's Bergen Williams, has died
DAYS actress Linda Carlson has passed away
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS actress Linda Carlson has passed away
Mother of Y&R's Michael Damian has passed away
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Mother of Y&R's Michael Damian has passed away
GH, AMC's Cameron Mathison grieves the death of his mom
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH, AMC's Cameron Mathison grieves the death of his mom
Mother of Y&R's Michael Damian has passed away
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Mother of Y&R's Michael Damian has passed away
Father of GH's Maurice Benard has passed away
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Father of GH's Maurice Benard has passed away
AW's Micki Grant -- daytime's first contracted Black performer -- has died
ANOTHER WORLD
AW's Micki Grant -- daytime's first contracted Black performer -- has died
Jess Walton shares the heartbreaking news of her husband's passing
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Jess Walton shares the heartbreaking news of her husband's passing
Port Charles, General Hospital star Jay Pickett dead at age 60
SOAP CENTRAL
Port Charles, General Hospital star Jay Pickett dead at age 60
Classic DAYS star dies from heart attack
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Classic DAYS star dies from heart attack
GH's Stuart Damon has passed away
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH's Stuart Damon has passed away
DAYS, Ryan's Hope alum John Gabriel has died
SOAP CENTRAL
DAYS, Ryan's Hope alum John Gabriel has died
Multi-soap vet Robert Hogan has died
ANOTHER WORLD
Multi-soap vet Robert Hogan has died
80s icon and soap star Tawny Kitaen has died
SOAP CENTRAL
80s icon and soap star Tawny Kitaen has died
1980s GH star Billie Hayes has died
GENERAL HOSPITAL
1980s GH star Billie Hayes has died
ATWT, OLTL's Mary Linda Rapelye has passed away
SOAP CENTRAL
ATWT, OLTL's Mary Linda Rapelye has passed away
OLTL's Jessica Walter (Eleanor Armitage) has died
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
OLTL's Jessica Walter (Eleanor Armitage) has died
Daytime Emmy winner Henry Darrow has died
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Daytime Emmy winner Henry Darrow has died
Talented soap villain Gil Rogers has died
ALL MY CHILDREN
Talented soap villain Gil Rogers has died
Classic soap alum Geoffrey Scott has died
GUIDING LIGHT
Classic soap alum Geoffrey Scott has died
Classic soap star Christopher Pennock has passed away
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Classic soap star Christopher Pennock has passed away
R.I.P. Peter Mark Richman, who originated Santa Barbara's C.C. Capwell
SOAP CENTRAL
R.I.P. Peter Mark Richman, who originated Santa Barbara's C.C. Capwell
Antonio Sabáto, B&B guest star and Antonio Sabáto Jr.'s father, has died
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Antonio Sabáto, B&B guest star and Antonio Sabáto Jr.'s father, has died
IN MEMORIAM: General Hospital, Passions star John Reilly dead at 84
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IN MEMORIAM: General Hospital, Passions star John Reilly dead at 84
2021 DAYTIME EMMYS: SOAP CENTRAL'S COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE
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2021 Daytime Emmys: General Hospital leads the way as repeat winners, streaming programs make waves
DAYTIME EMMYS
2021 Daytime Emmys: General Hospital leads the way as repeat winners, streaming programs make waves
DRAMA SERIES: For the 14th time, GH named daytime's best soap
DAYTIME EMMYS
DRAMA SERIES: For the 14th time, GH named daytime's best soap
LEAD ACTOR AND ACTRESS: GH's Maurice Benard, B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood again earn gold
DAYTIME EMMYS
LEAD ACTOR AND ACTRESS: GH's Maurice Benard, B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood again earn gold
SUPPORTING ACTOR AND ACTRESS: GH's Max Gail and Y&R's Marla Adams
DAYTIME EMMYS
SUPPORTING ACTOR AND ACTRESS: GH's Max Gail and Y&R's Marla Adams
YOUNG AND GUEST PERFORMERS: DAYS' Konefal wins first, McClain makes Emmy history
DAYTIME EMMYS
YOUNG AND GUEST PERFORMERS: DAYS' Konefal wins first, McClain makes Emmy history

MAKING HEADLINES: SOAP OPERA NEWS, UPDATES, AND HEADLINES

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
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Watch The Bold and the Beautiful cast rehearse ''Rock On'' with Michael Damian
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Watch The Bold and the Beautiful cast rehearse ''Rock On'' with Michael Damian
Poppy is arrested for murder on The Bold and The Beautiful
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Poppy is arrested for murder on The Bold and The Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful's Kim Matula set to make a big splash in new comedy film
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful's Kim Matula set to make a big splash in new comedy film
The Bold and the Beautiful's Rebecca Budig on bringing back Taylor Hayes
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful's Rebecca Budig on bringing back Taylor Hayes
Soap vet Rebecca Budig joins The Bold and the Beautiful as Taylor
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Soap vet Rebecca Budig joins The Bold and the Beautiful as Taylor
Crew Morrow previews Will's surprise return to The Bold and the Beautiful
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Crew Morrow previews Will's surprise return to The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful star Matthew Atkinson and wife expecting first child
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful star Matthew Atkinson and wife expecting first child
The Bold and the Beautiful gives Tom Arnold a crash course on soaps
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful gives Tom Arnold a crash course on soaps
Hope's strange behavior raises some Bold and Beautiful questions
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Hope's strange behavior raises some Bold and Beautiful questions
What The Bold and the Beautiful's Annika Noelle finds "incredible" about Thomas and Hope
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
What The Bold and the Beautiful's Annika Noelle finds "incredible" about Thomas and Hope
Proud dad moments: The Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Proud dad moments: The Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow
Who killed The Bold and the Beautiful's Tom? Evaluating the suspects
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Who killed The Bold and the Beautiful's Tom? Evaluating the suspects
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
News | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Message Boards
Did Chad and Jack really find Abigail on Days of our Lives?
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Did Chad and Jack really find Abigail on Days of our Lives?
Alison Sweeney returns to Days of our Lives as Sami
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Alison Sweeney returns to Days of our Lives as Sami
Cady McClain is back on Days of our Lives as Jennifer
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Cady McClain is back on Days of our Lives as Jennifer
Days of our Lives star Emily O'Brien exits the show
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives star Emily O'Brien exits the show
Greg Vaughan's status on Days of our Lives in question
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Greg Vaughan's status on Days of our Lives in question
Days of our Lives Abigail Klein says goodbye to Everett, Bobby, and Blake Berris
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives Abigail Klein says goodbye to Everett, Bobby, and Blake Berris
Days of our Lives makes writing team changes, Ron Carlivati out as head writer
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives makes writing team changes, Ron Carlivati out as head writer
Days of our Lives alum Jessica Serfaty retracts abuse accusations
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives alum Jessica Serfaty retracts abuse accusations
Days of our Lives star Paul Telfer explains why Xander needed his mother
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives star Paul Telfer explains why Xander needed his mother
Days of our Lives' Arianne Zucker readies for her wedding with a beautiful bridal shower
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives' Arianne Zucker readies for her wedding with a beautiful bridal shower
Serena Scott Thomas makes her Days of our Lives debut as Xander's mom
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Serena Scott Thomas makes her Days of our Lives debut as Xander's mom
Days of our Lives comings and goings: Three stars return as a double wedding begins
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives comings and goings: Three stars return as a double wedding begins
GENERAL HOSPITAL
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General Hospital's Adam Huss has a special message for Nikolas fans
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Adam Huss has a special message for Nikolas fans
Days of our Lives makes writing team changes, Ron Carlivati out as head writer
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives makes writing team changes, Ron Carlivati out as head writer
General Hospital star Katelyn MacMullen has the scoop on Drillow
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital star Katelyn MacMullen has the scoop on Drillow
General Hospital's Charles Mesure compares Brennan to a famous movie shark
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Charles Mesure compares Brennan to a famous movie shark
Maurice Benard explains why he needed to take a General Hospital break
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maurice Benard explains why he needed to take a General Hospital break
General Hospital's Richard Simmons dies at 76
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Richard Simmons dies at 76
Sam and... Luke?! General Hospital stars Kelly Monaco and Tony Geary's Amsterdam reunion
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Sam and... Luke?! General Hospital stars Kelly Monaco and Tony Geary's Amsterdam reunion
The Bay pays tribute to Jacklyn Zeman with a brand-new story and special guest stars
DIGITAL SERIES
The Bay pays tribute to Jacklyn Zeman with a brand-new story and special guest stars
General Hospital's Tabyana Ali stars in a new feature film
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Tabyana Ali stars in a new feature film
Willow and Drew kissed: How General Hospital fans really feel about "Drillow"
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Willow and Drew kissed: How General Hospital fans really feel about "Drillow"
General Hospital's Cameron Mathison teams up with Candace Cameron Bure in new Christmas flick
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Cameron Mathison teams up with Candace Cameron Bure in new Christmas flick
Knots Landing and General Hospital star Doug Sheehan passes away at 75
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Knots Landing and General Hospital star Doug Sheehan passes away at 75
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
News | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Message Boards
Linden Ashby brings Cameron Kirsten back to The Young and the Restless
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Linden Ashby brings Cameron Kirsten back to The Young and the Restless
Watch The Bold and the Beautiful cast rehearse ''Rock On'' with Michael Damian
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Watch The Bold and the Beautiful cast rehearse ''Rock On'' with Michael Damian
Proud dad moments: The Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Proud dad moments: The Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow
The Young and the Restless' Melissa Claire Egan celebrates a big mommy milestone
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless' Melissa Claire Egan celebrates a big mommy milestone
The Young and the Restless' Bryton James wants Devon to take a walk on the wild side
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless' Bryton James wants Devon to take a walk on the wild side
Can Chelsea and Adam keep their tryst a secret on The Young and the Restless?
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Can Chelsea and Adam keep their tryst a secret on The Young and the Restless?
The Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford reveals the secret behind her red-hot Emmy dress
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford reveals the secret behind her red-hot Emmy dress
The Young and the Restless' Joshua Morrow reveals his dream pairing
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless' Joshua Morrow reveals his dream pairing
The Young and the Restless' Joshua Morrow thanks fans after 30 years as Nick Newman
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless' Joshua Morrow thanks fans after 30 years as Nick Newman
The Young and the Restless' Danny and Christine are crossing over to The Bold and the Beautiful
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Young and the Restless' Danny and Christine are crossing over to The Bold and the Beautiful
Trevor St. John is out as The Young and the Restless' Tucker
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Trevor St. John is out as The Young and the Restless' Tucker
The Young and the Restless' Joshua Morrow reflects on Nick's love life
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless' Joshua Morrow reflects on Nick's love life
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