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Zaugh Photography Actor Craig Welzbacher has been cast in the recurring role of Myron on Days of our Lives , according to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest. Welzbacher makes his DAYS debut on December 8 in scenes with Dario Hernandez (Jordi Vilasuso). Welzbacher's list of credits include Parenthood , Modern Family , and Code Black .

Soap Opera Digest is reporting that The Young and the Restless is casting for two new roles. The soap is looking for a 32-year-old Caucasian male to play Marcus. He is said to be a dashing, passionate, journalist. YR is also looking for a 25-year-old actress to play Ivy. She is described as a free-spirited, fun-loving, singer. The role is contract.

Tionne Watkins, T-Boz from TLC, will guest star on Days of our Lives as an inmate named Sheila, reports ew.com . She sets out to make Hope's (Kristian Alfonso) time in prison an unhappy one. She first airs November 30. Meanwhile, Dot-Marie Jones (Glee) has been cast as Chille, another character that Hope interacts with in prison.

In the world of daytime soap operas, the drama isn't always in front of the camera. And sometimes it's so juicy the names can't be revealed, at least not yet. Below are some recent items that insiders are talking about, when they think no one is listening. 1. This performer who didn't take the hint that he/she needed acting lessons, is out the door once his/her contract expires in the next couple of months. 2. This performer is currently in the middle of a major frontburner story. However, if his/her attitude doesn't improve, he/she will be without a job soon. 3. This performer desperately wants back on his/her old show. Although it seems possible now based on recent story, it's not going to happen for him/her. People have long memories. 4. This performer turned down a recent invitation to return to his/her show for a guest appearance. He/she didn't like that the projected story didn't revolve around his/her character.

The Live + Same Day daytime ratings are in for November 14-18, 2016. Check out a breakdown below of the daytime soap opera Nielsen ratings by category: Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings (Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year) Total Viewers 1. Y&R 4,559,000 (+59,000/-335,000) 2. B&B 3,696,000 (-117,000/+178,000) 3. GH 2,716,000 (+94,000/+48,000) 4. DAYS 2,239,000 (-33,000/-448,000) Women 18-49 Viewers 1. Y&R 565,000 (-8,000/-209,000) 2. GH 482,000 (+31,000/+27,000) 3. B&B 454,000 (-56,000/-78,000) 4. DAYS 374,000 (-28,000/-138,000) Women 18-34 Viewers 1. Y&R 130,000 (-12,000/-127,000) 2. GH 127,000 (+16,000/-18,000) 3. B&B 108,000 (-17,000/-48,000) 4. DAYS 81,000 (-3,000/-45,000) Women 25-54 Viewers 1. Y&R 837,000 (+3,000/-232,000) 2. B&B 698,000 (-42,000/-105,000) 3. GH 651,000 (+32,000/-4,000) 4. DAYS 500,000 (-31,000/-169,000) VIA SON

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of December 5, 2016. Monday, December 5, 2016 Ciara is taken aback when she meets her date from online. Hope receives help from an unexpected source. Hattie tells Hope the story of how she wound up in jail, and the two women continue to bond. Shawn and Rafe enlist Kate’s help to investigate a lead and uncover shocking news. Theo invites Valerie to go Christmas tree shopping with him and Abe with the ulterior motive of pumping her for information. Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Adrienne receives devastating news. Andre tries to convince Gabi she shouldn't be working for Chad. JJ appeals to Abigail to let Chad and Thomas know she’s alive. Jade makes herself comfortable at Kayla’s house. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Adrienne finds support from an unlikely ally. Justin and Sonny discuss this new revelation about Adrienne. Philip makes a confession to Nan

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of November 28, 2016. Monday, November 28 Zende tries to get Nicole to forgive him. Bill plans an elopement with Brooke. Tuesday, November 29 Ridge surprises Brooke with a memento from their past. Nicole and Sasha lob accusations at each other. Wednesday, November 30 Brooke feels torn between two loves. Sasha tells Zende that it is time to move on. Thursday, December 1 Steffy and Liam talk about their future. Bill insists his and Brooke's love is true Friday, December 2 Brooke makes a decision. Quinn talks to Steffy about the future.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of November 28,2016. Monday, November 28 Sharon and Dylan go to extremes to stay in Christian's life. Victoria reconsiders her decision making. Chloe takes a risk for a friend. Tuesday, November 29 Nick gets ready for a battle. Jill encourages Billy to confess to Victoria. Cane stresses about the future. Wednesday, November 30 Victor experiences success. Chelsea and Nick's relationship is at risk. Victoria wants the truth from Travis. Thursday, December 1 Neil wants Jack to return to the foundation. Phyllis opens up to Michael. Nikki seeks peace between her sons. Friday, December 2 Christian has an emergency. Mariah wonders about Hilary's intentions. Sharon surprises Dylan.

The Young and the Restless has cast two new roles, according to the new issue of Soap Opera Digest. Janzy Paraiso has been cast in the role of Leah. She shows up on November 30. Karishma Ahluwalia has been cast in the role of Louise. She appears on the December 1 episode.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on ABC soap opera General Hospital during the week of November 28-December 2, 2016. Monday, November 28 Nelle initiates her plan. Alexis' drinking spins out of control. Jordan and Andre butt heads. Tuesday, November 29 Nelle manipulates Sonny. Franco goes after Tom Baker. Finn seeks a cure for Hayden. Wednesday, November 30 Carly confesses to Sonny. Dillon tries to cheer Kiki up. Griffin stops a fight. Thursday, December 1 Kevin gets a surprise from Laura. Maxie and Nathan worry about Nina. Anna talks to Valentin. Friday, December 2 Sam worries Jason's trust in Curtis is misplaced. Ava takes advantage of Morgan's death. Carly feels something is amiss.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of November 28, 2016. Monday, November 28, 2016 Chad celebrates Thanksgiving and Thomas’s birthday with the Horton family. JJ goes to the attic and makes a stunning discovery! Kayla, Kimberly, and Roman visit Bo’s grave to honor the anniversary of his death. Theo is disappointed when Abe brings Valerie for Thanksgiving. Shawn, Ciara, and Rafe visit Hope to cheer her up. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Gabi and Chad share a close moment, which Jennifer witnesses. Victor and Maggie worry about Brady, following Theresa’s departure. Marlena tries to get through to Brady. Eduardo and Kate spend Thanksgiving together. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Adrienne finally decides between Justin and Lucas. Rafe appeals to Steve to help him with Hope's predicament. Hope finds an unlikely ally in prison… Claire and Theo decide to take their relationship to the next le

The Live + Same Day daytime ratings are in for November 7-11, 2016. Check out a breakdown below of the daytime soap opera Nielsen ratings by category: Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings (Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year) Total Viewers 1. Y&R 4,500,000 (-94,000/-517,000) 2. B&B 3,813,000 (+125,000/+111,000) 3. GH 2,622,000 (-16,000/-222,000) 4. DAYS 2,272,000 (+100,000/-534,000) Women 18-49 Viewers 1. Y&R 573,000 (-23,000/-238,000) 2. B&B 510,000 (+19,000/-110,000) 3. GH 451,000 (+1,000/-70,000) 4. DAYS 402,000 (+23,000/-166,000) Women 18-34 Viewers 1. Y&R 142,000 (-2,000/-104,000) 2. B&B 125,000 (+3,000/-69,000) 3. GH 111,000 (-2,000/-63,000) 4. DAYS 84,000 (+3,000/-97,000) Women 25-54 Viewers 1. Y&R 834,000 (-33,000/-306,000) 2. B&B 740,000 (+17,000/-141,000) 3. GH 619,000 (-1,000/-100,000) 4. DAYS 531,000 (+36,000/-181,000) VIA SON

Ximena Duque Ximena Duque is leaving her role of Blanca on Days of our Lives , according to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest. Duque, who first aired arrived in Salem in early June, will last air on November 21.

The Bold and the Beautiful has put out a casting call for a new contract role, according to Soap Opera Digest. The soap is looking for a young, beautiful, Caucasian leading lady, who is approximately 17 years old. She is described as, “outgoing, sultry, bawdy, animated and high energy. Comedic timing a plus.”

The Live + Same Day daytime ratings are in for October 31-November 4, 2016. According to Nielsen, The Young and the Restless saw increased viewership in the key demographic categories: Women 18-49 (+22K), Women 18-34 (+4K) and Women 25-54 (+29K). Days of our Lives has lost 549,000 viewers since last year at this time. Check out a breakdown below of the daytime soap opera Nielsen ratings by category: Total Viewers (versus previous week/versus same week last year) 1. The Young and the Restless 4,594,000 (-32,000/-265,000) 2. The Bold and the Beautiful 3,688,000 (-29,000/+168,000) 3. General Hospital 2,638,000 (-3,000/-239,000) 4. Days of our Lives 2,172,000 (-10,000/-549,000) Women 18-49 Viewers 1. The Young and the Restless 596,000 (+22,000/-197,000) 2. The Bold and the Beautiful 491,000 (-10,000/-57,000) 3. General Hospital 450,000 (-2,000/-109,000) 4. Days of our Lives 379,000 (+8,000/-176,000) Women 18-34 Viewers 1. The Young and the Restless 144,000 (+4,000/-113

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of November 21, 2016. Monday, November 21, 2016 Abigail insists to Jennifer that she must remain hidden from the rest of the world. Gabi and Chad meet to discuss their changing relationship. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Abigail expresses to Jennifer her doubt that Chad still loves her. Kate encourages Chad to move on with Gabi. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Gabi reveals her decision to Chad. Abigail attempts to reach out to Chad. Days of our Lives is preempted on Thursday, November 24, 2016 Days of our Lives is preempted on Friday, November 25, 2016 * Please link only

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on ABC soap opera General Hospital during the week of November 14-18, 2016. Monday, November 14 Sonny makes a stunning confession. Jason advises Sonny. Ava tells Morgan goodbye. Laura has an encounter with Valentin Tuesday, November 15 Powerful news brings Jason and Sonny together. Jason offers Carly counsel. Elizabeth learns Franco's intentions. Wednesday, November 16 Carly deals with conflicting emotions. Hayden needs help from Elizabeth. Lucy shows Scott she won't be fooled. Thursday, November 17 Jax and Alexis reach an understanding. Alexis starts to see hope. Elizabeth gets an upsetting surprise. Friday, November 18 Franco tries to protect Elizabeth. Sam and Jason chase down a lead. Griffin loses his temper.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of November 14-18, 2016. Monday, November 14 Ridge is upset to learn his plan to sabotage Quinn went awry. Zende tells Sasha to stay away from Nicole. Tuesday, November 15 Quinn learns another woman was in her home with Eric. Rick helps Katie move forward. Wednesday, November 16 Bill suggests an elopement to Brooke. Katie tells Eric about Quinn's phone call. Thursday, November 17 Bill and R.J. spend an uncomfortable day together. Brooke asks Ridge about his behavior. Friday, November 18 Quinn tries to conceal her anger at the fact Katie is buying the house next door. Ridge takes Brooke to a meaningful location.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of November 14-18, 2016. Monday, November 14 Jack wants Phyllis out of town. Travis takes a risk. Victoria receives unsolicited advice from Billy. Tuesday, November 15 Nick receives a surprise. Sharon's decision to share her story results in disaster. Hilary issues a challenge to Mariah. Wednesday, November 16 Victor and Nikki butt heads over Dylan. Billy suspects a rat. Nick holds Sharon's fate in his hands. Thursday, November 17 Victor opens up to Chelsea. Ashley takes charge. Traci Abbott comes to Genoa City. Friday, November 18 Victoria must make a life-altering decision. Cane becomes impatient. Dylan and Sharon get bad news.

Actor Don Harvey, has been cast in the role of Tom Baker on ABC daytime drama General Hospital , according to Soap Opera Digest. Tom is the man who raped Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) when she was a teenager, and  was last seen in 1998. The role was previously played by James Sloyan. Harvey's credits include Blue Bloods , The Blacklist , and Medium . Harvey is scheduled to first appear next week.

Kelly Frye Actress Kelly Frye, has been cast in the role of Michelle Hazelton on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless . Ivy is Ashley's (Eileen Davidson) friend, and the woman who Travis (Michael Roark) once had an affair with. Frye's credits include General Hospital , Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders , Rake , NCIS: Los Angeles and House . Frye first airs November 10.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of November 7-11, 2016. Monday, November 7 Victor has a hard time keeping a secret. Cane has a medical crisis. Sharon and Dylan are committed to staying in Christian's life. Tuesday, November 8 Chelsea loses trust in Chloe. Mariah is afraid of being exposed. Nick and Christian begin a new life. Wednesday, November 9 Victor covers his tracks at Newman Enterprises. Dylan confides in Paul. Nikki gets real with Sharon. Thursday, November 10 Ashley connects with someone from her past. Hilary's ego boost. Noah supports Sharon. Friday, November 11 Jack wants Phyllis out of his life. Travis plays with fire. Billy bonds with Victoria.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of November 7-11, 2016. Monday, November 7 Steffy and Liam delight in being reunited and vow to stay together forever. Nicole draws conclusions when she finds Sasha and Zende in a compromising position. Tuesday, November 8 Brooke tells Ridge about her request of Bill, and Ridge surprises her with a kiss. Quinn shares her plan for the Forrester Creations fashion show. Wednesday, November 9 Quinn offers an olive branch to Steffy, but it comes with conditions. At the FC fashion show, Zende and Nicole have a talk about their situation. Thursday, November 10 Pam is shocked by Quinn's renegade plans for the upcoming show. Rick tries to appease Maya, who feels she's to blame for the rift between Nicole and Zende. Friday, November 11 Eric invites Katie to the mansion to watch the Forrester Creations fashion show. Quinn tries to get Ridge

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on ABC soap opera General Hospital during the week of November 7-11, 2016. Monday, November 7 * Ava is startled to learn who sent her the mysterious text. * Andre tells Curtis to back off. * Elizabeth and Franco have a heated moment. Tuesday, November 8 * Alexis' behavior leads to disturbing consequences. * Sam and Jason have a new theory. * Franco comforts Liz after she receives distressing news. Wednesday, November 9 * Griffin gives confidential information to Carly. * Finn freaks out. * Nelle makes a keen observation. Thursday, November 10 * Nelle makes a dark prediction about Carly. * Sam shows concern for her mother. * Obrecht informs Monica about Finn. Friday, November 11 * Kiki and Dillon have an awkward meeting. * Jason gets critical information from Max. * Finn, Liz and Tracy try to help Hayden

The Live + Same Day daytime ratings are in for October 24-28, 2016. According to Nielsen, Days of our Lives (-27K) was the only soap down in total viewers. Meanwhile, three soaps were up in total viewers versus the previous week: The Young and the Restless (+152K), The Bold and the Beautiful (+10K) and General Hospital (+34K). Check out a breakdown below of the daytime soap opera Nielsen ratings by category: Total Viewers (versus previous week/versus same week last year) 1. The Young and the Restless 4,626,000 (+152,000/-301,000) 2. The Bold and the Beautiful 3,717,000 (+10,000/+83,000) 3. General Hospital 2,641,000 (+34,000/+18,000) 4. Days of our Lives 2,182,000 (-27,000/-476,000) Women 18-49 Viewers 1. The Young and the Restless 574,000 (-7,000/-200,000) 2. The Bold and the Beautiful 501,000 (+13,000/-97,000) 3. General Hospital 452,000 (+19,000/-13,000) 4. Days of our Lives 371,000 (-19,000/-136,000) Women 18-34 Viewers 1. The Young and the Restless 140,00

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of November 14, 2016. Monday, November 14, 2016 Abigail is discovered! Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Friends and family rally around Hope as she awaits the judge's decision regarding her fate. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Brady finds Theresa in a compromising situation. Thursday, November 17, 2016 Brady is horrified when he finds Theresa, who pulls out all the stops to alienate Brady for good. JJ goes to Chad and asks for advice about Gabi. Friday, November 18, 2016 Lucas and Adrienne's wedding day arrives. . * Please link only

The Young and the Restless has put out a casting call for a new role. The soap is searching for an actor 18 and over to play Wes, a 15- or 16-year-old teen described as good-natured, willful and sensitive, who takes solace in playing his guitar. The contract role will begin taping on November 15.

Jack Tracy stars as Jamie in the new web series History . On the latest episode of Serial Scoop Now (2.11), host Roger Newcomb chats with producer/director/writer/actor/attorney Jack Tracy about History , a new LGBTQIA scripted web series from Necessary Outlet Productions that explores the relationships, friendships and the sexual and gender politics of young gay men in New York City. History follows Jamie (Tracy), a thirty-something gay New York lawyer, in the days after a messy breakup with his partner of five years, Jared (Andrew Lipson). Through juxtaposed flashbacks, the audience watches Jamie’s evolution—or lack thereof—on issues of intimacy, sex, gender role conformity and friendships as he rebuilds his life on his own terms. In our interview, Tracy recounts his journey to New York, and from lawyer by day to indie creator by night, and shares how he brought his real life experiences to History . Find out more about this quickly rising young talent below.