Author: Celina Dawdy

NBC ‘Days of Our Lives’ (DOOL) spoilers finds that fans got the news that Stacy Haiduk, who plays the infamous Kristen DiMera was unexpectedly leaving the daytime drama. The announcement came as a shock, considering that producers meticulously wrote her character to pull at the heartstrings of fans over the past several months. The news left viewers confused and curious about what lead to the sudden exit of the long-time Salem character. Initially introduced as Eileen Davidson, who now plays Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless, Kristen DiMera is now known as the familiar face of Stacy Haiduk.…

NBC ‘Days of Our Lives’ (DOOL) spoilers finds that the polarizing role of Kristen DiMera was first introduced to Days of Our Lives in 1993. Initially played by Eileen Davidson, now Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless, Stacy Haiduk has since made herself comfortable in the roll. Just as her relationship with Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) seems to be picking up steam, fans get the surprising news that Stacy Haiduk is leaving the daytime drama – and Kristen is leaving Salem. According to Soap Opera Digest, the actress and the fan-favourite character plan to leave the show after…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers finds that as we tune in for another day of quarantine-related throwback Y&R episodes, producers air a pre-2000’s flashback. We are taken back to April 14, 1998, where there is still Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) drama, and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) finds out the shocking news. Nikki is barely holding onto her life. It is 1998, and she has been shot. She is lying in a hospital bed, and viewers are on the edge of their seats, wondering if she’ll pull through. Luckily, she has Victor…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers finds that while we are watching some Y&R classics during this time of social distancing, the producers are taking fans back to August 17, 1987. With the global pandemic taking over, fans are reminded of the iconic big hair, brown lipstick and bushy moustaches of the 80s. On today’s episode, we are taken on another roller coaster of Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) romance at the earlier stages. Back in ’87, Nikki was battling a deadly lung infection in private. Victor (the man who knows everything) is…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers finds that fans get another classic episode this week, producers take it back to June 2, 1990. The constant switching back and forth between eras has pleasantly reminded us that we could never get too comfortable with our favourite characters, couples, or situations in Genoa City. Yesterday, everything was right in the world. Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) was just beginning her romance with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). However, today, we are reminded of how quickly things change, as Nikki is at dinner with Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) – also known as…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers finds that fans are being replayed some classics in light of a global pandemic and filming hiatus, we got a beautiful cameo from the late Drucilla Winters on today’s show! The African American beauty, played by Victoria Rowell, was a pillar of timeless grace in Genoa City. Since being introduced to the Y&R set in 1990, Dru has been the centre of some painful scenes. In 2007, she, unfortunately, passed away, leaving behind her daughter. CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ Recap: The Unforgettable Dru Winters Dru Winters main storyline followed her…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) recap finds that as filming has been interrupted by COVID-19, Y&R has been pre-empted by flashback episodes. Today, we had a throwback to 1996 where Paul and Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) had a less-than-perfect honeymoon in Nevis. With a spiteful Phyllis not far behind them, things were heating up. The happy newlyweds are unaware that Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) has followed them to the same island as they relax by the pool. The classic redhead is enjoying the heat with Dr. Tim Reid (Aaron Lustig), who is blissfully unaware that she is scheming…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers find that producers take fans back to 1981. We are played another Halloween episode as producers air classics in light of the global pandemic. The producers have been playing episodes over several different decades, reminding viewers of the rollercoaster that Genoa City has been through over the last several years. On Monday, May 4, fans are reminded that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) have been rocky from the start. For those who don’t remember, the two began as a fated love story from either side of the…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers for next week finds that with new episode filming still being paused due to the global pandemic, Y&R fans can expect to see a few more weeks of much-anticipated reruns. In the upcoming week, producers are flashing us back to the 80s, 90s, and 2000s with love, drama, and heartbreak. On Monday, May 4, Y&R will showcase another Halloween episode from 1981. The old school episode features Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) near the beginning of their courtship. There’s a cameo from Victor’s close friend, Colonel Douglas Austin…

CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) Spoilers finds that as we are still being replayed old school episodes of the show fans are brought back to 2009, where Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) marries the love of her life. This 2009 flashback doesn’t lack any rivalry, though, as we are met with wedding bells and sweet memories of one of our favourite Y&R veterans. Katherine is set to marry her love, Murphy, played by Michael Fairman. He is a new character to the team at Genoa City, but he has made a positive impact on the small town. Over the…