On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of June 29, 2009.

The gang also debates their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Judi Evans joins As the World Turns, but will she be Paulina Cory as Jamey hopes? Riley reveals to Margo that he is her son. Mike has mixed feelings about Henry and Geneva. Is Guiding Light's Killer Kreitzman headed to Oakdale?

Nick and Bridget get married on The Bold and the Beautiful. Jillian has Stephanie's grossest line of the week. Felicia and Thorne tell Eric to take his job and shove it.

Sami goes in search of help on Days of Our Lives to try and get her child back. Is Stephanie developing a pill problem? We wouldn't blame her if she is. She was locked in a morgue after all. Is it hollow to be enjoying these two storylines without either of the character's mothers on our screens? Did Ed Scott save Days of Our Lives?

Gina Tognoni doesn't extend her contract and tapes her last episode on Guiding Light. Does P&G want out of soaps, as The Hollywood Reporter says? Did Beth Ehlers' comments about JR Martinez throw him under the bus? Bradley Cole's Jeffery is being killed off.

Michael Muhney made his debut on The Young and the Restless as Adam Newman. Are Adam and Rafe as good as Kyle and Fish on One Life to Live. Melody Thomas Scott re-signed with The Young and the Restless. The Globe reveals the storyline for Phillip's return to Genoa City.

It was the news that rocked the soap-o-sphere this weekend—One Life to Live's Patricia Mauceri (Carlotta) was fired, replaced by Sopranos and Guiding Light actress Saundra Santiago, after allegedly demanding re-writes of a scene showing her character as gay friendly. Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens, who broke the story, joins Luke, Regan and Karen from WUBS to discuss the shocking turn of events.In other One Life news, Robin Strasser revealed on her hotline ABC has offered her a "take it or leave it" deal, and the soap superstar proclaims One Life executive producer Frank Valentini will save daytime. OLTL wasn't the only ABC soap with behind-the-scenes drama exploding all over the Internet this past week. All My Children star Beth Ehlers (Taylor) recently gave an explosive interview to Stardish Radio where she accused AMC head writer Chuck Pratt of "writing camp" and complained about allegedly having to "hedge her performances" due to being paired with real-life and reel life war hero JR Martinez (Brot) whom Ehlers claims "is not an actor". The group sounds off on Ehler's interview. On the General Hospital front, Regan slams ABC's flagship soap for the lackluster exit of Rick Hearst (Ric), while Luke and Jamey react positively to Sonny the Patriarch and Carly asking the Q's for help. Then Karen provides a helping of her juicy spoilers. It's an episode you won't wanna miss!

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Tina and Nicki discuss the latest in All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital news and storylines, including:

Kendall's men problems continue as All My Children ramps up for its Cougar storyline. Are Erica and Ryan even remotely appealing? Who should Kendall end up with if Ryan is with Erica and Zach is with Liza? Luke has a suggestion that the others don't like. They say Doctors are the worst patients, in Frankie's case it seems to be true. Liza has mommy issues. Can the child really be protected from David Hayward?

Michael's anger issues are giving Drew Garrett some great material, but does he really have impulse control problems? Matt gets drunk and has a chip on his shoulder. Tina weighs in with her thoughts on Martha Byrne's debut on General Hospital. Should the show have provided better build up for the introduction of her character? General Hospital was doing a Cougar storyline with Olivia and Johnny before All My Children did it with Erica and Ryan.

Marcy gets her miracle baby on One Life to Live. Cole was sentenced to prison time. Does anyone believe he'll actually do a full sentence? Could Starr be raising their daughter on her own? Todd's reaction to Cole proposing had Regan cracking up. Dorian woke up with a hangover, but do we buy Ray being the love of Dorian's life? How will Natalie factor into the Rex and Gigi saga? Gigi tries to seduce Kyle while he's more interested in Fish.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Jean Passanante gives a quote that has everyone scratching their heads, trying to figure out what she means. Is she talking in circles in order to not say anything? Is As the World Turns in a defeatist mode? Emily is obsessed with finding her eggs. Bonnie and Dusty kiss. Parker is beginning to realize what is going on with Carly, while Meg and Damian go on a date.

Donna and Pam go to the set of The Price is Right. Was this a thumbs up or a thumbs down moment on the show? Find out which members of the Daytime Confidential gang enjoyed it and who didn't. Did the crossover just shed more light on the fact that The Bold and the Beautiful's ratings are diving?  Is Owen out for Jackie's money or does he love her? Ridge's drug problem continues to cause problems.  

Mark Hapka debuts on Days of Our Lives. The NBC soap's ratings keep going up. Is it still a contender because its fans are the most loyal in daytime? Stephanie slaps EJ.  Jillian and Jamey react to Wally Kurth's return to Salem. Alison Sweeney is taking the reigns of her storyline and going with it. We are looking forward to the scenes where she finds out her daughter is alive.

Rafe finds out about Olivia and Natalia's relationship on Guiding Light. James Spaulding got off the hook. Melodie goes on a rant about an upcoming storyline involving Phillip. Is this the type of storyline that shows a TV icon respect? Should Ellen Wheeler go to another soap?

Adam's goose is almost cooked on The Young and the Restless. Where can the storyline go from here? Adam and Rafe are going to have sex.  Desperate for cash, Jill Abbott goes back to her roots. Nina digs into Cane's past and uncovers a secret. Lily is about to face a medical crisis. Chloe is impressing Melodie with her scenes opposite of Billy. Is the character of Chloe growing up?

All this and much more on today's show.

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike Jillian, Melodie and Nicki choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of June 15.

The gang also discusses those actors who earned a honorable and dishonorable mention.

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Regan and Melodie discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of June 8.

They also discuss the actors who deserve honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

All My Children's Erica Kane is exploring her inner cougar and sinking her claws into Ryan Lavery. Liza Colby gets shot in the stomach by a dart. Jake and Amanda get married.

Former General Hospital star Lynn Herring joins As the World Turns. Jamey is in heaven, having Kevin and Lucy on the same show again, but is it bitter sweet for General Hospital fans who would have liked her to return to Port Charles? Has General Hospital sank to a new level sleaziness? Spinelli, Lulu and Maxie track Kate down at the spa.

Flag on the play, is Gina Tognoni still headed to One Life to Live? One Life to Live has a new gay romantic storyline in the works. Could it impact the show the way Nuke impacted As the World Turns? Do you buy Dorian's love for Ray Montez? Luke doesn't believe Dorian would be this upset, not after her love for David Vickers.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Crystal Chappell returns to Days of Our Lives as Carly Manning. Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens is is in fan heaven. What does Chappell's return to Days of Our Lives mean for Guiding Light? Is it bittersweet for Guiding Light fans? Will her return boost Days of Our Lives ratings? How should the Olivia and Natalia love story wrap up on Guiding Light? If Telenext wasn't able to capitalize on Otalia and move them to As the World Turns if Guiding Light doesn't survive, what does that mean for As the World Turns? Hear listeners react to the Crystal Chappell news.

This is Jamey Giddens' week as a soap fan. Not only is Crystal Chappell returning to Days of Our Lives, but As the World Turns is bringing Lynn Herring back to daytime. His Lucy Coe will be reunited with Kevin and in appreciation he won't say a negative thing about As the World Turns for a month. Carly tries to run over Craig.

The Bold and the Beautiful remains the world's most popular soap. Drew Tyler Bell is put on contract. Patrick Duffy and Robin Riker return to The Bold and the Beautiful. Ridge has become a pill popper.

Flag on the play, is Gina Tognoni still going to One Life to Live? James Spaulding faces 850 years in Prison. Rafe catches Olivia and Natalia while Edmund's body has disappeared.

Ashley suffers a miscarriage on The Young and the Restless. How cruel is Adam if he's willing to tell her that she didn't miscarry? Nikki suspects Adam is up to no good and their scenes were a highlight of the week. Should Noah be talking to his parents the way he is? Is Victoria a Mutant X? Does her scream have the power to bring down boxes?

On today's Top 5 edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki count down the Top 5 Days of our Lives Characters We Can't Stand.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news, including:

Margo and Tom mourn Adam on As the World Turns. Where were Katie, Barbara and Parker? Should be Parker be thankful everyone considers him to be a Snyder and not a Munson? Dusty and Bonnie hunt down Paul. Is Meg being unleashed on Damian? Shouldn't he be with Lily? Is there a glimmer of hope for Rosanna? There is an unbeweavable hair problem going on at As the World Turns.

Ashley Jones on True Blood. Stephanie bests Bill Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Is the writing at The Bold and the Beautiful getting worse and worse? What's up with Bill Spencer's man bag? Did Lesley-Anne Down and Brandon Beemer save the last week?

Jillian doesn't agree with Luke and Jamey that Days of Our Lives is improving. Is Days of Our Lives playing the beats and building up on the war of the families? Phillip rescues Stephanie from the morgue and beats the hell out of Owen. Baby Grace dies. Does this give Days of Our Lives storyline potential? Is a EJ/Sami/Rafe triangle still possible?

Is Gina Tognoni leaving Guiding Light and going to One Life to Live? Cyrus returns to Springfield. BethAnn Bonner makes her GL debut. Aunt Alex should be on every week until the end. Reva is charged with murder. Rafe is giving Olivia hell. Shouldn't Olivia smack him upside the head?

Melody Thomas Scott is being written out on The Young and the Restless and Jamey does his best impression. If the two sides can't come to an agreement should the show recast the role? Victor apologizes to Nikki. Adam dresses up as Sabrina and scares Ashley. Should fans be rooting for Nick and Phyliss or Nick and Sharon or Jack and Phyliss. Has Sharon become a wimpy wreck?

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children's Chrishelle Stause extends her contract as Amanda Dillon, again. Frankie's hands are injured and he's lashing out. Is Angie and Jesse's reaction realistic? Zach and Kendall remarry.  Annie is stabbed in jail.

The switched at birth storyline on One Life to Live is coming to an end and there has been outstanding performances all around. Jessica returns Hope to Blair and Todd. Marcy deserves a miracle baby.

Jason is playing daddy daycare to Sonny's children, but ignoring his own blood. Is Jason's abandonment of Jake out of character? Lexi Ainsworth debuted as Kristina and we share our first impressions. The NotEmily and Ethan connection isn't ringing true. Why would Helena ever need to team up with NotEmily? Helena would just manipulate her. Patrick and Robin reunite and it has been a wonderful relief to see them not fighting. What would a staircase be on General Hospital without a pregnant woman falling down it? This time two pregnant women took the tumble.

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. This week Jamey has a dishonorable mention that really pains him to mention.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Forbes March joins As the World Turns. Carly Snyder is a fun drunk. Casey and Alison sleep together. What has happened to Rosanna Cabot? As the World Turns is experiencing many of the same problems that Guiding Light did with their outdoor scenes.

Forrester is Logan company, run by Logan women. Where are Thorne and Felicia? Would Felicia be better on The Young and the Restless? Thomas goes after Rick.

The battle of the families is heating up on Days of Our Lives. Shelley Hennig is giving good heroine. Is Molly Burnett doing better? Jamey seems to think so.

Daytime Confidential listener Peter recounts his experience at the Save Guiding light rally in New York City and the Early Show. He tells about Guiding Light fans being moved out of the camera, the great soap fans he met, how he became hooked on Guiding Light and what his favorite storylines are.

Reva is arrested for Edmund Winslow's murder, but is Edmund really dead? Remy is carrying diamonds around town in his pockets. Melodie is in heaven because "Australian sexiness" is returning. Can you guess who she is talking about?

Billy's affair with Sharon is exposed on The Young and the Restless.  Adam's torchlighting continues, but is Victor catching on? Raul and Mac are getting married, but the only person Clementine Ford has had the least bit of chemistry is with Daniel Goddard's Cane Ashby.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda and Bernard discuss the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Do soaps need pop ups to help viewers know what is going on?

Stuart Chandler's funeral on All My Children. Jennifer Bassey and David Canary share emotional scenes. Can JR and Scott be brothers if Adam treats them like brothers instead of cousins? Jamie Luner is playing an interesting character, but it isn't Liza Colby. Has Tad become a bufoon since his surgery?

Claudia wants to be more than a step mother to Michael. General Hospital is playing a lot of sub text themes days. Should fans be upset over "kissing cousins" storylines? Robin returned to Port Charles and it is great to not see them fighting. Does Luke's affair with Holly and their son Ethan turn off watchers because it dishonors Luke and Laura's history? Is the Luke fans have been in love with for decades?

Starr, Cole and the McBains find out that Hope is alive on One Life to Live. Bess takes Chloe aka Hope on the run and Brody follows after them. Jess and Brody are one of OLTL's best couples in ages. Should the writers give Jessica more elements of Tess when they re-integrate the character again, in the future? Tea has a secret. What could it be?

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and Bernard choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job and are their Performer's of the Week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's Daytime Confidential episodes Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Tina discuss the latest news for all eight soaps in one, supersized, episode.

Do spoilers really ruin the ability of writers to tell a story or do good spoilers make viewers tune in?

All My Children's "who shot Stuart" murder mystery is in full swing and everyone and their mother are suspects. The story has given us several good performances, but didn't Pine Valley's residents discover Stuart's identity really fast? Chrishell Stause re-signed through September.

James Stenbeck is returning to As the World Turns, but is it worth having a super villain return when using the "realistic" filming format. Rosanna was once a vegetable, now the once mighty Rosanna Cabot of Cabot Motors is weeding vegetables. Why is it all these super rich soap characters are losing their fortunes suddenly? Doesn't anyone use an accountant any more?

The Taylor and Ridge show on The Bold and the Beautiful doesn't work. What does Ridge have going on to make women act like they do? Bridget, Bridget, Bridget. Could Spencer and Katie be where this story is headed, or will Spencer work his way through all the Logan women?

The Kiriakis versus DiMera feud is heating up on Days of Our Lives, but Owen isn't cutting it. Surprisingly Shelly Hennig is doing a really good job in this storyline,  a throw back to her parent's storyline. Jillian makes a shocking revelation that moves her out of the EJami camp.  Is the Rafe and Sami romance a classic NBC soap plot twist?

General Hospital has finally made it impossible for Jamey to defend Sonny's claim on Michael. Even Jamey wants Michael to live with the Quartermaines now. Michael waking up has re-energized Edward and Monica. What is up with General Hospital fashion this week? Sex on a couch isn't sexy, but it looks like the summer will have a lot more love in the afternoon. Emma Samms returned as Holly Scorpio.

CBS moved the Save Guiding Light rally fans out of the sight of  cameras.  The Edmund murder mystery is heating up, even though there aren't very many suspects. Jamey hopes Reva is the killer.

The KAD killer story is wrapping up and it's provided some great scenes for One Life to Live fans. Are Blair, Tea and Marty all still in love with Todd, in their own way? Marty and Blair share a wonderful scene. Natalie and Jared reveal that Starr's baby is alive to their family. Where does Bess keep those black glasses so she can pull them out at will? Is Rex a dumb character?

Chris Engen quite The Young and the Restless. What does this mean for the actor, the character of Adam Newman and for the show? Thom Bierdz's return is confirmed as Phillip Chancellor III. What does this mean for Cane and Lily?

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and J. Bernard discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Where is Katie's baby obsession coming from? Does this mean more heartache for Katie? Are Carly and Craig a couple to root for? Cady McClain returns to As the World Turns. Will Rosanna be a the powerful character she once was or will she be wimpy? Maybe she needs to go to The Young and the Restless so that Sheffer can write for her?

One woman is facing something you never thought you'd see on Days of Our Lives: Burried Alive Part 2. Do these young actors have what it takes to rip off superior storylines? Kate is starting to grow her claws back. Maybe she should burry Chloe alive? Nick Stabile joins Days of Our Lives.

Don Diamont debuted as Bill Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Rick Hearst returns  as Beat Me, Whip Me, Make Me Scream Your Name. Stephanie is video podcasting. Are the Logan women sluts?

James Spaulding is all mixed up in a Ponzi scheme. Bill and Lizzie's wedding plans are in full swing and Ashley is planning it. Does Guiding Light know what to do with Ashley?

Thom Bierdz's surprising return to The Young and the Restless. Cane and Lily get married, but the show needs to coordinate its weddings better. Doesn't Jill still own 20% of Jabot? Why is she all of a sudden poor? Adam continues to gaslight Ashley.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and J. Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Adam was shot on All My Children. Everyone is a suspect, but did Adam deserve to die? How many guns are floating around Pine Valley? Did the whole thing look like an 80's B movie and was it to much? Babe's twin is running around town. We like the actress, but why did Babe need a twin? Stephanie Gatchet joins All My Children, as the DA's wife. Why didn't they cast her as a member of a core family?

Michael Corinthos III woke up, but did the ABC promo department ruin it for the viewers? Why was it Lulu who was there when Michael woke up? Why couldn't it have been Bobbie, when we've seen more of her in the past week than in the past six months. Carolyn Hennesy's Cougar Town has been picked up by ABC. Congratulation to her.

The Pussycat Dolls shook some booty on One Life to Live and Matthew Buchanan must have been happy. Todd, Tea, Blair and Marty were held hostage. Is One Life to Live trying to keep Roger Howarth out of the flashback scenes? Lola on LSD was fantastic. Why is that actors do their best job when they're being written out?

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Mike, Melodie and Bernard discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Tina and Melodie are joined by TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco to discuss the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations, the shocking Outstanding Drama category and all of the actor nominations.

Who would have thought that this year's Daytime Emmy Nominations would be more shocking than 2008's?

On today's Top 5 Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki count down their Top 5 All My Children Favorite Characters.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and J. Bernard discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news, including:

Katie and Brad find out the truth on As the World Turns while Henry and Vienna the fallout from the revelation. What should As the World Turns fans do when Maura West goes on maternity leave?

Rick Hearst returns to The Bold and the Beautiful. Don Diamont debut as Bill Spencer. Taylor and Stephanie scheme to get Ridge away from Brooke. Is Donna a real life Stripperella?

The DiMera versus Kiriakis feud heats up, but is it the battle of the Calvin Klein and Gucci models? Alison Sweeney deserves kudos for her work last week.

Guiding Light's Shayne finds out that he's the father of Marina and Mallet's baby. Frank finds out about Olivia and Natalia and gets beat up by they mayor's men. Jamey talks about how to kill a soap opera quickly.

Kay marries on The Young and the Restless. It has been a month since Clementine Ford debuted as Mac so Jamey is breaking his silence on the actress and her character. The DC gang reacts to the shocking news that Melody Thomas Scott has been asked to take a paycut or go on recurring.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Will an ABC soap be replaced by an Aisha Tyler talk show? Is this deja vue of what happened to Guiding Light?

All My Children's Murder "Mystery" kicks off. Who could be the killer? Is Eden Riegel All My Children's Vanessa Marcil when it comes to ratings?

One Life to Live's ratings have been at all time lows for the past two weeks. Terrel Tilford joins the cast of One Life to Live. Star and Cole come closer to the truth while the irony of Natalie's behavior can't be overlooked. Stacy needs to put some clothes on.

Rick Hearst joins The Bold and the Beautiful. Michael wakes up. Hell has frozen over, Jamey defends Brian Frons. Is the Corinthos family now the core family of General Hospital? Rumors have it that Kelly Monaco may be filling in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View during Hasselbeck's maternity leave.

On today's Performer of the Week Luke, Jamey and Jillian are joined by J. Bernard in choosing the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job.

The gang discusses their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

It must almost be summer because Noah's dad is returning to As the World Turns. Luke was just kidnapped by The Wonder Twins, can't Luke and Noah get a break? Meanwhile Lily Snyder is running around town like Little Red Riding Hood. Something excited Jillian on As the World Turns, now what could have made that happen?

The Bold and the Beautiful's Ridge Forrester is turning into the Six Million Dollar Man, facing down a private jet and running to stop Rick from marrying his daughter. Jackie and Owen got it on. Does it make sense for Jackie to be pushing Owen off? Now that Rick and Steffy are broken up she may be paired with Marcus.

Phillip Kiriakis was shot on Days of Our Lives and provided an opportunity for Shelley Hennig to shine or falter, which was it? The Kiriakis versus DiMera rivalry finally has a motivation. Could this be a good storyline? Jamey doesn't believe that Dena Higley is responsible for Days of Our Lives' improvements. He believes that Gary Tomlin is responsible.

Paul Anthony Stewart is returning to Guiding Light. Could his return usher back in the mob? BethAnn Bonner is joining the cast, but it isn't as Michelle. Who could she be and what is her motivation? Bill and Lizzie will be facing problems, leading up to their wedding. Shouldn't Bizzie be able to have some happiness until they say their vows? Frank needs to buy a clue. He's a cop and he can't even figure out what Natalia is thinking.

The Chipmunk Chronicles are over on The Young and the Restless. Ashley is going crazy, but why is she wondering around the woods? Gloria, Jeff and Jill are teaming up to take on the all powerful Victor Newman. Do they even have a chance? The one thing that might give them an edge is that - love her or hate her - Gloria's got hustle.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Tina discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

The status of Susan Lucci's contract at All My Children and whether or not Erica Kane is being killed off. Babe's twin sister Marissa. Jamie Luner's Liza Colby has sex with Zach Slater.

This wasn't a good week for One Life to Live, both in quality of storytelling and for its characters. Talia was found dead in a swimming pool. The Marasco Fiasco continues to dominate the show. Powell and Rebecca return to One Life to Live.

General Hospital goes HD. Some actors look better than others with the new format. NotEmily is dragging down the Cassadine storylines. Not only will General Hospital push women down any form of stairs they can find, now they're pushing babies down stairs too. Robin's Post Partum storyline has gone the way of the Dodo.

The soap mania tour is cancelled.

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Tina, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job for the week ending April 27.

They also make their picks for honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki are counting down their Top 5 Days of Our Lives Favorite Characters.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Melodie are joined by The Bold and the Beautiful blogger Darren Lomas, from the United Kingdom, to discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news for the week ending April 20, 2008, including:

As the World Turns casts two new characters, and one is intended for Emily Stewart. Noah is held hostage by "The Wonder Twins," but Jamey isn't as disenchanted with them as Luke and Melodie are. He actually likes them.

Darren weighs in on Stephanie Forrester joining Jackie M and the impact she will have working with Nick and Jackie. Steffy and Rick's engagement has love needs to ends now. the DC gang shares their reaction to Martha Byrne's first The Bold and the Beautiful episode.

Melanie and Brady kissed on Days of Our Lives and had us running for the barf bags. Sami's desire to tell EJ about their daughter and potentially ruin his wedding to Nicole is so in character for her. Should the show be making the character grow up or should Sami stay the character we've always loved her as?

Guiding Light's Natalia admitted her love for Olivia after running away from the altar with Frank. General Hospital wants Tom Pelphrey, but joining another show doesn't mean that he'll work out in the role.

The DC gang has never heard Jamey be so diplomatic. What The Young and the Restless actor or actress could have him choosing his words so carefully? Tune in to find out. Phyllis's breakdown was one of the highlights from the past week. Sharon should know better than to mess with her. Darren shares his thoughts on Katherine and Jill's rivalry.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Tina discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Jamie Luner makes her Pine Valley debut. Chuck Pratt blames his writing woes on Eden Riegel. Pratt Falls, the series, debuts in reaction to Pratt's comments. Bobbie Eakes has a connection to cult hit Sordid Lives.

Helena Cassadine returned to torment the citizens of Port Charles. As a fan of all things Cassadine - except Sam McCall - Luke is ecstatic, but are Jamey, Tina and Regan? Billy Dee Williams returns to the hospital in General Hospital, but why? General Hospital is set to debut in HD and the filming is looking better, with the exception of a few people who look like they hit a bad tanning booth. Tristan Rogers believes that General Hospital: Night Shift was the pathway to the future. Why is it that stars like Rogers and the majority of fans understand what is going on, but the executives don't?

Talia becomes the latest victim of One Life to Lives' serial killer, wouldn't it be nice if it were Stacy? Viki provides advice to Clint. Should Viki be Llanview's "talk to" or should she be driving story? Jared and Natalie are protecting Chloe and won't reveal her true identity. How long can this last before it comes out? Could Destiny's brother be the rumored love interest for Rachel Gannon?

All this and much more on today's twitterpated ABC episode.

On today's Performer of the week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan, Tina and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job for the week ending April 19.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jillian are joined by two special guests from the land down under, Brooke and Aussie Brian, to discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

This is the first time both of Daytime Confidential's Australian bloggers are on an episode at the same time and we find out that even though oceans separate us, hate for Days of Our Lives' Melanie spans the globe.

Ed Fry returns to As the World Turns. How will this impact Alison and Susan. If it means that we get to see more of Susan it could be a good thing. Zac and Zoe - the wonder twins - continue eat the show alive. Hope versus facts.

Stephanie tells Eric like it is on The Bold and the Beautiful and is offered a job by Nick. The Jackie M vs. Forrester war could be really good. Let's hope that the show doesn't screw it up. Rick is messing around in Ridge's sandbox and Ridge doesn't seem able to do anything about it. Were there a couple of B&B bloopers this past week?

Who are Brooke and Brian's favorite and least favorite Days of Our Lives characters? Brady and Melanie kiss. The DiMera vs. Kiriakis feud heats up after the death of Tony. Brooke makes the argument for EJami while Brian defends Rafe and Sami. Wouldn't it be great if EJ and Rafe went head-to-head? What happened to Nicole's dog?

Guiding Light hasn't cancelled their lease with Peapack. Is this a sign of hope for the show? James Spaulding is a hit with fans, but is it enough to help make the character of Daisy more likeable? We discuss the importance of veteran actors helping young actors.

David Lago returns to The Young and the Restless as Raul. The character of Mac has us debating the different portrayals of the character. Everyone from the Glo by Jabot House seems to be coming back, but Brittany. The fallout from Katherine's return continues, how will Jill handle the fallout?

We discuss our CBS and Days of Our Lives Performers of the Week. Jillian gives an update on the soap world mafia and their kidnapping of Jamey.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

The debut of Scott Chandler on All My Children. Erica Kane's (Susan Lucci) meltdown along the side of the road and shockingly how good Ryan was. The expected debut of Jamie Luner is coming closer and with it the return of Jennifer Bassey. Jamey is reporting that Chrishelle Stause may be leaving All My Children. What would this mean for the character of Amanda.

General Hospital is about to debut in HD. Is it worth the investment or should they be investing it in better writing? Regan should be happy that Johnny and Lulu have broken up, but is she?

Stacy continues to eat One Life to Live alive, but could she have been salvaged if she had been introduced differently? The Gannons return to Llanview at a time when Nora needs them most. Scott Clifton was never a bad actor, but since his arrival in Llanview he's only gotten better.

All this and much more on today's episode.

As fans of the 72-year-old Guiding Light reel from news that CBS has canceled daytime's grande dame, one of the serial's most popular heroines, Beth Chamberlin is doing the work of her career. As tortured heroine Beth Raines Spaulding, Chamberlin is turning in one gritty, emotive performance after another as the character she's played on and off since 1989 grieves for her late, younger lover Henry Cooper Bradshaw (John Driscoll), while dealing with the return of the love of her life, Phillip Spaulding (Grant Aleksander), whom the last time he was in town, kidnapped her children in a manic spree. On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, Chamberlin visits with Luke and Jamey, offering her heartfelt reaction to news of GL's cancellation. Does Chamberlin see a future for Guiding Light on the web, or on cable?

Chamberlin shares how the close-knit cast and crew of Guiding Light are handling being cancelled in the midst of a creative renaissance for the soap opera. She also reveals what it's been like having Aleksander, whom she calls one of her closest friends, back in Springfield, and discusses her real-life bond with actress Tina Sloan, who portrays her mother Lillian Raines on the show. Chamberlin also provides personal memories of three of the young women who have inhabited the role of Phillp and Beth's daughter Lizzie— Hayden Panettiere, Crystal Hunt and now Marcy Rylan, revealing her pride in the success each young woman found on and off the sudser. Did she ever think she'd see Panettiere on primetime hits like Ally McBeal or Heroes? Has she had a chance to see Hunt as Stacy on One Life to Live? What's her and Rylan's process for making Beth and Lizzie's mother/daughter connection come across so relatable? What about Beth's former stepdaughter Susan, is Chamberlin still in touch with Brittany Snow? What does she think about the young actress landing the lead role in the Gossip Girl spinoff Lily? She answers these questions and much more. The soap star also comments on the newest edition to the Spaulding family, breakout teen hunk Zack Conroy, who plays Phillip and Beth's youngest son James.

Then Chamberlin talks about her other passion, The Kettle Bell Way, the fitness regimen that finally helped the actress/wife/mother/author get the body she's always wanted, without having to stick to a strenuous diet or spend her life at a gym. This is a super-sized episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Guiding Light fans won't want to miss.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Melodie are joined by J Bernard in discussing the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

As the World Turns new wonder twins. Henry and Vienna's pregnancy storyline with Brad and Katie. Craig manipulates Parker, is Rosanna behind it?

Mike is seeing glimmers of hope at The Bold and the Beautiful. Could it be making a turn around?

Tony died on Days of Our Lives, but Anna's didn't return in time. Luke can't help it, but he's enjoying Days of Our Lives more than all but two soaps.

The gang weighs in with first impressions of the new James Spaulding on Guiding Light. Dinah's punished herself for her crimes with a trial. How does the DC gang feel about Guiding Light's cancellation now that the news has had time to sink in.

Katherine finally has proof that she is who she claims to be and Jill is devastated. Chloe and Billy get married at the Chancellor mansion while Katherine, Jill, Nikki and Esther get into a food fight. Luke shares a theory about a possible Sharon pregnancy from a long time friend.

All this and much more on today's show.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Regan and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

The impact of Guiding Ligth's cancellation from an ABC viewer's perspective. Should Frons bring Guiding Light stars to ABC or should he focus on his current stars and improving the writing of his shows?

Since little or nothing of interest is going on on All My Children we talk about some of our favorite All My Children memories.

General Hospital has finally figured out a way to make long-time fans hate Luke Spencer and his name is Ethan. Robin's PPD storyline is discussed. Finola Hughes will no longer be hosting How Do I Look?. Is this the time for her to return to General Hospital? The Rebecca storyline is about as enjoyable as the Ethan storyline.

Starr tries to seduce Schuyler on One Life to Live. Jack Manning is tormenting John McBain and we're loving it. Stacy needs to go, there is nothing redeemable about her. Kathy Brier and three other One Life to Live stars are out.

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Mike, Tina, Regan, Belinda and J Bernard Jones choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job.

Join us as we choose our honorable and dishonorable mentions. Find out Tina's pick for a dishonorable mention from One Life to Live, and it isn't Crystal Hunt as Stacy. It may surprise some listeners while others may agree.

All this and much more on today's show.

On Apil 1, 2009 CBS canceled Television's longest running drama, Guiding Light, after 72 years on air. This special Daytime Confidential episode contains the reactions, thoughts and memories of just a few of the millions of Guiding Light fans.

Today is a sad day for the soap industry and Daytime Confidential. Daytime's longest running soap, Guiding Light, has been canceled.

Join Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and J. Bernard as they discuss the sad news, where various cast members might end up, was it too little too late, what CBS is talking about replacing Guiding Light with, what led to GL's cancellation and where the industry - including As the World Turns - go from here.

So many listeners called in to the Daytime Confidential Hot Line that we've decided to publish them as their own episode. Tune in for that episode this weekend. 

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Damian Grimaldi's return to As the World Turns as Luke's father. Chauntee Schuler decides to stay in Oakdale. Jack versus the world.

Could Sean Kanan be returning to The Bold and the Beautiful? Jamey has an update on the possibility. Jackie let her inner cougar purr this last week. Do you enjoy the possibility of Owen and Jackie?

Tony ends up spiked on Days of Our Lives. Could Rachel Melvin end up at General Hospital and might Greg Vaughan go to Salem?

Alicia Leigh Willis auditions for Guiding Light. Mallet and Marina christen their baby. Lizzie finds out what Phillip did to Grady.

Kay discovers that she and Jill aren't related. Jess Walton's contract negotiations. What character could be gay on The Young and the Restless?

The Daytime Emmys might end up on The CW.

Programming Note: This episode was recorded before word broke of Jess Walton re-signing with Y&R and Guiding Light being canceled.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital storylines and news, including:

All My Children's Adam Chandler in the hospital, offscreen. Dastardly David Hayward isn't how we remember him. Is he being written in character and is there anything else left to enjoy about him?

All My Children and One Life to Live beat General Hospital in the ratings. What are the causes for General Hospital's decline?

One Life to Live's John and Blair get married. If Jason Morgan is a Borg does that make John McBain a Cylon? Dorian and Ray Montez versus Dorian and David. The never ending story of Stacy. We continue to enjoy Matthew and Destiny.

Belinda reacts to the return of Jerry Jacks on General Hospital. Robin's PPD storyline. Could Rachel Melvin be coming to GH while Greg Vaughan ends up at Days of Our Lives? We discuss the latest rumors.

We discuss the possibility of the Daytime Emmy awards ending up on The CW. All this and more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

The ladies at The View have nothing on Daytime Confidential's Performer of the Week episode this week. Luke and Jamey have to team up ala The Young and the Restless' Jack and Brad to defend an actress against the wrath of Jillian on a Victor Newman styled warpath.

Join us as Luke, Mike, Jamey, Tina, Belinda and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. Hear who they choose for their honorable mentions and find out which star caused such an uproar as a dishonorable mention.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

Jamie Luner joins All My Children as Liza Colby. Is this the right choice for Liza on a show already in trouble? Kendall and Ryan sleep together, be careful what you wish for.

Sebastian Roche returns to General Hospital as Jerry Jacks. Might Rick Hearst be headed for The Young and the Restless? Would he be enough to get Tina and Regan to start watching Y&R? Vanessa Marcil appears on Without a Trace.

Real Andrews twittered that he had auditioned for a role on One Life to Live. We share our reactions. One year later Natalie and Jared are once again sitting on a giant secret. Will they make the right choice this time? One Life to Live is known to have a problem with letting its villains eat the show. Is Stacy well on her way down this path? Does One Life to Live have too many depressing storylines going on at once?

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jamey discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including:

Luke becoming the victim of an attack, yet again. Carly and Parker's relationship and how Parker is treating Carly how he's seen Jack treat her.

The Forrester Four on The Bold and the Beautiful. What did fans do to deserve this. Drew Tyler Bell's performance as Thomas and reaction to word that Don Diamont will likely be paired with Donna Logan.

Former Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall is reportedly having some money problems related to her divorce.

Melodie has a report from the Guiding Light location shoot in at Universal Orlando. She talks about Ellen Wheeler producing the show. Melodie talks about her encounters with Crystal Chappell, Marg Dusay, Marcy Rylan, Frank Dicopoulos, Jessica Leccia, Michael O'Leary and other Guiding Light stars. She explains how all of Springfield's residents end up in Florida and hints at Bill and Lizzie's upcoming story.

Things are finally moving along on The Young and the Restless. Katherine's story is picking up speed. Sharon's melt down has us tuning in. Jamey believes that the show could have come up with a better storyline for Greg Rikaart's Kevin Fisher. 

All this and more on today's episode of Daytime Confidential.

Jamey has a secret. He's been cheating on Daytime Confidential. Lately, whenever he wants a hilarious, juicy, balls-to-the-walls podcast about the goings on in All My Children's fictional Pine Valley, he downloads an episode of the Pine Valley Podcast. On today's episode of Daytime Confidential, for the first time ever, Luke and Jamey sit down with the crazy, sexy Boricua pair behind PVP, Ashley Mendoza and Jordan Hudson!

Poor Luke has to hang on to his seat as Ashley and Jamey match each other, wacky soap character-voice-for-voice and Jamey bows down to soap's true historian Jordan, who actually recalls when Phil called Tara "funny face". But it isn't all fun and games. This foursome, all who adore All My Children, spend plenty of time discussing just what has happened to this once stellar show. They talk about it's rich history and debate whether or not current head writer Chuck Pratt is actually worse than Megan McTavish. We could tell you more, but we don't want to spoil the surprises! This is truly an interview/round table you won't wanna miss! We could tell you more, but we don't want to spoil the surprises!

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Tina, Jamey and Regan choose the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job.

They then discuss their honorable mentions and dishonorable mentions.

Daytime Confidential's Top 5 episode is back and Luke, Mike, Jillian and Jamey are being held hostage until they reveal who their Top 5 Kidnappings in daytime are.

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including:

As the World Turns' Parker and Liberty try to get married. Chauntee Shulder is out as Bonnie McKechnie, but should the show recast the role?

The Bold and the Beautiful's Pam gets arrested. Where would we like to see Rick Hearst end up if he leaves General Hospital. Mike and Jillian are on exactly the same page.

Nicole's world is closing in on her on Days of Our Lives. Now that NuWill has been around for a while are we enjoying the character?

Guiding Light's Doris is a lesbian. Bill and Lizzie reunite. Grady goes over the cliff. Lawrence St. Victor on Ugly Betty.

Nikki realizes that Katherine is who she claims she is. Greg Rikaart is doing amazing work Kevin Fisher. Rosco Born returns to The Young and the Restless.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Jamey discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including:

All My Children's Thorsten Kaye re-ups his contract. Adam Mayfield cast as Scott Chandler. Opal loses the Cortlandt mansion.

Tony Geary, Maurice Bernard and Steve Burton allegedly team up for a contract alliance to avoid pay cuts. Greg Vaughan and Rick Hearst fan club president encourages fans to call and write in in support of the actors. Drew Garrett cast as Michael Corinthos Jr.

Drama happens at One Life to Live. We discuss Blair getting stabbed. Crystal Hunt's performance as Stacy isn't ringing true for Jamey. Is she phoning it in or is it the character?

All this and much more on today's show.