Soap fans have been known to do some crazy things in order to watch their favorite soaps. On today's episode of Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Regan, Melodie and J Bernard admit the craziest things they've done in order to watch the soaps. You won't believe some of these stories!

On today's Top 5 episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie are counting down their Top 5 Holiday Hams. These are the actors who–whether it be in a good way or a bad way–ham it up on our screens.

In honor of the Daytime Confidential podcast's 500th episode (okay,this is actually 497 but who's counting?), Luke and Jamey chat with One Live to Live head writer extraordinaire, Ron Carlivati. In his first podcast interview, the George Washington University graduate, who left a career in law to pursue his dreams of writing for his favorite soap opera, shares with Luke and Jamey how his then-employer, former attorney David Baldacci selling his first novel, Absolute Power, inspired Carlivati to move to New York and follow his true passion.

Carlivati talks in depth about what it was like to go from being Dorian (Robin Strasser) and Viki's (Erika Slezak) biggest fan, to creating their storylines day in and day out. He shares what it meant to him to see the first confrontation he ever penned for the legendary duo air on television.

Carlivati also reveals why it was so important for him to restore Llanview's rich history and how he managed to return the soap opera to the diverse landscape creator Agnes Nixon first envisioned over four decades ago.

The talented scribe also explains in great deal why he felt the payoff of having Todd Manning (Trevor St. John) romance his amnesiac, one-time rape victim Marty Saybrooke (Susan Haskell) made the controversial story worth it in the end. He also shared how it made him feel to see Haskell win her second Emmy earlier this year for the storyline's climax, and explains why he feels two smart, flawed women like Tea Delgado (Florencia Lozano) and Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva) are drawn to Todd.

Carlivati also talks about his love for great sitcoms growing up and how that influences his storytelling. He also provides Daytime Confidential listeners a sneak peek of what's next for his soap's top couples like Bo and Nora, Rex and Gigi and of course Kish. Will daytime's most realistically-drawn gay couple get a real love scene? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out. It's an interview you don't wanna miss!

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

All My Children says goodbye to New York City on The View. Adam is acquitted and Annie is scared that Adam might try to take her down on the stand. Belinda is warming up to Jamie Luner's Liza Colby.

Should General Hospital be renamed General Hospital: Dark Knight? Jason and Franco seem a lot like Batman and the Joker. Belinda will give Luke $50 if Franco kisses Jason. Jason ripped Michael a new one, calling him a bitch. Luke loved it, thinking it was about time. What did Regan and Belinda think of the scenes? Rebecca is run over by Nikolas and in the hospital starts spouting things about Elizabeth that Sam fans must love.

One Life to Live's ratings are down and Regan doesn't understand when it is the coolest of the soaps. Jamey thinks Kim and Neville story is hilarious. Belinda isn't a fan of Mitch Laurence or his return. Is Rex really Mitch's son or could it be someone else? Jamey thinks that Fish should be Todd's son.

All this and much more on today's show.

On today's CBS and Days of our Lives Luke, Melodie and J Bernard discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Brad takes over Henry's body on As the World Turns. Caveman Jack Snyder returns when Jack catches Carly and Simon together. Damian frames NutMeg. Will Meg and Lily figure out what Damian's up to?

Katie fires Steffy on The Bold and the Beautiful for kissing Bill. Whip pursues Taylor and Luke is enjoying their scenes together. Nick tells Brooke about Sandy? How will Bridgett react when she finds out that Nick is talking to her mother and not her?

Days of our Lives' lets go of Dylan Patton and recasts the role of Will Horton. Sydney's kidnapper is revealed to be Anna DiMera. Days of our Lives loses 310,000 viewers in the ratings.

Jill and Tucker sleep together on The Young and the Restless. What are Tucker's plans for Chancellor? Phyllis goes to the dump to search for evidence clearing Daniel and everyone and their mother shows up, including Katherine Chancellor.

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

On today’s CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless storylines and news and dive into all the web series, including: Venice, Gotham, Buppies, Workshop, Imaginary Bitches and Wed-Locked.

Simon returns to Oakdale and reunites with Katie. Should As the World Turns bring Brad back from the dead to be with Katie or should she end up with Simon? Who is Damian stringing along, Lily or Meg? Luke can’t decide, but Jamey insists its Meg. Jamey is impressed with Jake Silbermann’s portrayal of a blind character and thinks that Van Hansis has stepped it up. Should Luke be more like Holden or Damian?

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Brooke finds out that Steffy kissed Bill. Is her meddling in Katie and Bill’s marriage making her more and more like Stephanie each day? Should Brooke blackmail Bill into giving back Forrester? What is Sandy hiding from Nick and Bridgett? Jillian has a theory. What can B&B do to get back to basics?

Nicole is knocked out and Sydney is stolen on Days of our Lives. Luke and Mel loved Vivian and Philip’s scenes together, but Jamey believes their dialogue doesn’t honor the show’s history. Should DAYS need someone to make sure that they aren’t rewriting history? Carly talks to her daughter, but is it Mia or Melanie? Should Austin Peck return to Salem or does Sami have to many men already?

Adam needs to pay. Nick discovers Sharon and Adam in bed together on The Young and the Restless. What should happen to Phyllis as that triangle heats up? What lengths should Phyllis go to save Daniel from prison? Jillian has a great idea. Tucker is trying to get in on the IPO and JT seems to know what is going on. Why would he do this to Katherine?

All this and much more on today’s show!

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. They also debate their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

This is also the first Daytime Confidential episode since Jillian came out as a JaSam fan that Jamey and Jillian are on the same podcast. Find out what Jamey thinks of Jillian's revelation.

On December 8th, 2009, less than three months after Guiding Light went off the air, CBS cancelled As the World Turns. Daytime Confidential’s Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian, Melodie and Bernard share their initial reactions to the saddening news and discuss the similarities between the cancellation of Guiding Light and As the World Turns. How should ATWT spend their remaining months? Do they need to cut out the dead weight and zero in on the stories fans want to see most? Should Martha Byrne return as Lily Snyder for time it has left? Will ATWT go for broke with Luke and Noah? Do Jack and Carly need to be reunited? Should ATWT let Roger Howarth out of his contract “for the greater good” so that he can return to One Life to Live and help it stay on the air? Where does ATWT's cancellation leave OLTL as the last New York soap? Is it the next to get cancelled or has Comcast’s purchase of NBC Universal put Days of our Lives in danger? What chance does OLTL have in its fight for survival? Why doesn’t it promote itself and its stars more? All My Children, General Hospital, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless stars appear on red carpets, entertainment TV shows and magazine articles all the time, but we rarely see the same for OLTL stars. Daytime Confidential readers and listeners share their reaction to ATWT's cancellation. This and much more on the state of the soap opera genre on today’s episode.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by The Pine Valley Podcast's hilarious hosts Ashley Mendoza and Jordan Hudson.

In this super-sized ABC episode they discuss Chuck Pratt's firing and the impact Lorraine Broderick will have on the show. What is there left for her to work with? It has too many "dead behind the eyes" younger actors and not enough vets are making the move to L.A. Should AMC recast the role of Kendall Hart Slater? What do Ashley and Jordan think of Stuart's murder? Can All My Children pull of a General Hospital karaoke episode or would it end up being Dancing With the Stars dance lessons and stripper poles?

Speaking of General Hospital, Ashley believes there has been something missing from Franco's stint in Port Charles and Jamey agrees. Franco couldn't pull in ratings for General Hospital, but the Spixie non wedding did. That has to mean something doesn't it?

One Life to Live has been on fire with mid week cliffhangers and Mitch Laurence's return to torment Llanview. How could AMC's move to L.A. impact OLTL's production team?

Has SOAPnet become the Lifetime channel knockoff with its reruns and original programming? Could soaps survive if they had a channel actually dedicated to them and encouraging their development?

Crystal Chappell's new web series Venice has premiered and Jordan shares his reaction to the anticipated series.

The holidays bring out the dysfunction in our favorite TV and film families. On today's Top 5 episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie are counting down their Top 5 Dysfunctional Families in soaps.

On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Regan and Melodie count down the Top 5 things they're thankful for in 2009.

So much took place in the world of soaps during 2009 that there is a lot to choose from. Jillian reveals a shocking secret that should make at least half our General Hospital listeners and readers happy. What are the Top 5 things your thankful for in 2009?

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

Lesli Kay returns to As the World Turns as Molly. Noah has an accident while working with fireworks and ends up blind. Jack’s never surrender tour has Carly chasing him all over the place. Barbara volunteers to help test Mick’s formula.

Betty White returns to The Bold and the Beautiful as Stephanie and Pam’s mother Ann Douglas. Whip and Sandy meet up, but what is she hiding from him?

 Sami and Nicole face off after Sami learns Sydney is her daughter. Alison Sweeney and Arianne Zucker hit their scenes out of the park. Who is Carly’s daughter? Each of the DC gang pick the character they’d like to be Carly’s daughter. Who they choose might surprise you. Vivian arrives at Bo’s home to confront Carly. Mia doesn’t have a clue about what kind of trouble she’s in now that she’s on Vivian’s radar.

Jillian and Melodie react to the news The Young and the Restless recast Shemar Moore’s Malcolm Winters with Darius McCrary. Is McCrary the right actor for the role? Should Y&R do whatever it takes to get Moore back? Peter Bergman sounds off on Eric Braeden’s pay cut drama.

On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Get the party started! All My Children fired Chuck Pratt! The gang reacts to the news and discusses Pratt’s reign of terror. Where does this leave Pine Valley now and what should AMC focus on to get it back on track? Can things be repaired in time for the 40th anniversary? Would it be smart to try a General Hospital: Night Shift season two strategy and bring back a popular character with lots of connections to canvas to reboot the storylines? Luke suggests bringing back Robin Christopher as Skye or letting Janet From Another Planet (Kate Collins or Robin Mattson) loose on Pine Valley. Regan thinks re-centering the show around Erica by bringing back Bianca (Eden Riegel) and doing what it takes to keep Alicia Minshew as Kendall. Who should replace Pratt as head writer? Speaking of Janet From Another Planet, why isn’t she in town trying to take down David Hayward? Would Janet really put up with what how he’s treating her daughter? Friday was supposed to have been about James Franco’s General Hospital debut, but All My Children stole a bit of his thunder by firing Chuck Pratt. Regan and Luke share their first impressions of his premiere. From his rearranging the cooling bodies at the shoot out to whether or not he will (or can) win out over Jason and Sonny, they discuss it all. Why do the promos have his character and Maxie kissing? Luke doesn’t like it one bit that GH is causing problems for Spixie already. The DC gang has been impressed with One Life to Live’s Kelley Missal as Danielle Rayburn and this past week Todd met her. How long will it be before he learns that she is his daughter? What will happen to Tea now that Ross has found out that Danielle isn’t his daughter? Schuyler discovers Stacy’s fake baby bump. Mitch is back in town and continues to stir up problems for Llanview’s citizens. Regan missed the Performer of the Week episode so she hands out her picks for Performer of the Week and honorable mentions.

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

The DC gang also discusses their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today’s ABC episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda (The View From the Recliner’s Edge) discuss the latest storylines and news for the week of November 9, including: More fan favorites return to All My Children for the 40th Anniversary. Julia Barr, Eden Riegel, Eva La Rue, Leven Rambin and more are set to return. The question becomes, can Chuck Pratt whip AMC into shape so that lapsed fans who tune in will have reason to stick around? Is there someone missing from the line up of returnees who you want to return? BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Is it hard to watch and believe the Zach and Kendall storyline knowing that Thorsten Kaye isn’t making the move to L.A.? Annie pretends to fake the loss of a baby only to find out she’s actually pregnant. How original. Chad Brannon is returning to General Hospital for one episode. Luke is sick of the smug, spoiled Michael Corinthos III, but Regan loves this Michael. What do you think of him? Jonathan Jackson has had some time to settle back into the role of Lucky, but Regan isn’t sure she’s liking this version of Lucky. Hear her explain why. Is Dante’s secret identity the worst kept secret in town or would that be Jake’s paternity? Everyone and their mother seems to know–or will soon find out–who he really is. Bass ass Mitch Laurence has returned to shake up the citizens of Llanview’s lives. Were Jessica and Natalie’s reaction to over-the-top? The DC crew was disappointed with how the revelation that Mitch is Rex’s father played out. Couldn’t it have waited until Rex returned to Llanview so that we could see more people’s reaction all at once? Marcy gave birth to her miracle baby in a dramatic scene, but we’re happy she finally has a child. All this and much more on today’s show!

On today’s CBS and Days of our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the latest in storylines and news from the previous week, including:

Daniel Cosgrove joins As the World Turns. What impact might his character have on Luke and Noah’s story? Tom Pelphrey arrived in Oakdale promising youth to those that would listen. Where is this story headed and should ATWT stop while they are ahead? Katie continues to mourn Brad as Jack goes on a quest for redemption.

Steffy kisses Bill on The Bold and The Beautiful before he marries Katie. Bill and Katie’s wedding was a simple affair, but did it mean the brides maids needed to look so bad? Luke thinks Bill looked like Burt Reynolds’ Boss Hogg from The Dukes of Hazzard movie. Jamey thinks he looked like a pimp. What is Sandy’s deal and what could she be hiding?

Crystall Chappell has “Chappelled” Taylor Spreitler in their scenes together, but before there was “a Chappell” there was “a Sorel.” Is Mia Carly’s daughter? Louise Sorel is back as Vivian and since this the CBS/Days podcast Jamey’s been back on since her return he shares his reaction to her comeback. Nicole’s house of cards is crumbling around her as Sami confronts her.

Thom Bierdz speaks out about his departure from The Young and the Restless. Deacon and Phyllis had smokin’ hot chemistry, should Y&R pursue it or will they just stick to their playbook? Daniel and Amber get married. Mac decides to carry Cane and Lily’s baby. Does this just mean it will be that much easier to fast forward the show?

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

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and read listener's lists on air.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by guests David and Johnathon in discussing the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Eden Riegel isn't returning to All My Children when it moves to L.A. BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Angie becomes the Chief of Staff. Adam realizes he killed his brother Stuart. Cameron Mathison stars in P&G's Brighten Bay.

Michael kills Claudia and Jason and Sonny cover it up. Should Carly be blaming Jax for not telling her about Claudia? What is James Franco's character's connection to Jason and the mob? Should Michael be more of a Quartermaine? The Quartermaines have done unspeakable things, are they just as bad as the mob? The Spencer vs. Cassadine storyline is heating up, but it really needs Laura Spencer to return. Should Ethan be killed off to amp up the feud?

Dorian and Viki wait out the election results. Why aren't Dorian and Viki interacting more? Aren't they One Life to Live's biggest supercouple? Marcy returns to Llanview, pregnant. Mitch Laurence returns to torment Natalie and Jessica. Why is John McBain the only person who can solve crimes? Bo and Nora admit their feelings for one another, but is the story paying off? Would Todd being Fish's father be a good storyline? What happened to Gigi's hair? Sean Ringgold brought it as Shaun this past week.

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

Carly returns to Oakdale to find out that Craig is cheating on her with Rosanna. Jack mourns Brad and talks to Benjamin Franklin. Liberty finds out that Jack was drinking the day he killed Brad. Will Carly rescue Jack? Meg is getting her bitch back. As the World Turns casts Paulina Porizkova as Clarrisa, a character with a connection to Simon.

One week Sarah Brown was in at General Hospital, the next week she's out and over at The Bold and the Beautiful. The DC gang shares their first impressions of Brown on B&B and discuss her new character. Steffy's moving up in the world very fast, but does it makes sense? Betty White returns to B&B.

Hope discovers Carly at her house, confronts her and the two have it out. Meanwhile, Vivian plans to return to Salem, but where is Ivan? Vivian needs her Ivan. Rafe and Sami reunite. Will he reveal Nicole's secret? Does Rafe know that his sister is undercover?

Billy takes on the Newman family on The Young and the Restless. Can he get away with it? Lily battles for her life with Cane at her side. Katherine is going to do an IPO of Chancellor Enterprises which has Ashley and Jack looking to buy stock, but not telling each other. Stop in the name of Chance, er the law. Chance is stabbed, but is the character boring? Would Y&R make him more interesting if they pit Nina and Chloe against each other in a battle over chance ala Brooke and Stephanie on B&B?

All this and much more on today's show.

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

They also pick their honorable and dishonorable mentions and read Daytime Confidential reader's picks.

On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie discuss the news and storylines for October 26, including:

As the World Turns is making a comeback in quality. Brad's death rocked Oakdale as the cast delivered outstanding performances. Luke and Noah's relationship is go nowhere. Can it be rebuilt? One minute Lily is in love with Holden and the next she's in love with Damian. Is this a hot mess or is ATWT just taking a page from B&B's Ridge and Brooke?

Katie is running Forrester Creations, but how long will it be before she screws things up? Is Ridge hiding behind Brooke's skirts? Can the Forrester family get Forrester Creations back from Bill Spencer? Donna and Pam do the Catwalk show. Will Sarah Brown bring the heat to The Bold and the Beautiful?

Louise Sorel returns to Days of our Lives as Vivian Alamain. What will happen to Carly? Will Bo coming to her defense save her? Rafe returns to Salem. Will he get Sami's baby back for her and what will Sami do to Nicole when she finds out her child is alive?

Billy rips into Victor with Restless style on The Young and the Restless. Victor makes his farewell tour of Genoa City amid a bunch of great flashbacks. Victor and Nikki reunite before leaving which has Jillian and Melodie in a very happy place. What is Ryder's secret and how will it impact Kevin? 

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

All My Children was ABC's highest rated soap. What in the world is going on? Is there a logical explanation? What has happened to Pine Valley's Jesse Hubbard? Is he proving to be a corrupt cop? Brot and Natalia are a cute couple, but is Natalia to intense about being a cop? David Hayward tries to hold Amanda's womb captive. Luke makes an admission he never thought he'd hear him self say.

General Hospital was on fire with Lucky's return and the build up to Claudia being busted. Maurice Bernard and Sarah Brown gave standout performances. The gang reacts to the news that Natalia Livingston is leaving GH. With Jonathan Jackson back should GH try and get Amber Tamblyn back? Belinda makes a "shocking" statement that has Jamey defending one of his favorite characters

Llanview celebrated one big gay wedding on One Life to Live. Was it a metaphor for the show's other couples? Scott Evans gave a standout performance as Oliver Fish. David Vickers has "a date with Destiny" as they go to London to rescue Matthew. With Forbes March leaving As the World Turns would this be a good time to bring him back as Nash to reunite with Jessica?

Ever wondered what Cliff and Claire Huxtable would have been like during the early years of their marriage? How about Barack and Michelle? Guiding Light alums Lawrence Saint-Victor and Karla Mosley are hoping their new web dramedy Wed-Locked can give you a bit of a glimpse. Also starring the scrumptious Zack Conroy (ex-James, GL), Yyonna Kopacz (ex-Mel, GL) and Kim Brockington (ex-Felicia, GL), Wed-Locked is sure to be a treat for fans missing the life and times of one Springfield, USA. Daytime Confidential's Luke and Jamey recently caught up with the talented Saint-Victor and Mosley to find out all about the new venture, of which they are co-producing. Mosley reveals how when it comes to the ides of working with Saint-Victor again, "she got it from her Mama", as Saint-Victor—who is penning the series—talks about the life of a first time writer. After you listened be sure to check out the first episode of Wed-Locked at .

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

The last week in soaps was one of the best in recent memory so they have a long list of honorable mentions. But even though it was a good week in soaps the DC gang still has some dishonorable mentions. Can you guess who they might be?

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Regan are joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda to discuss All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children's murder that didn't change the world. Is Adam as the killer a let down? JR and Marissa get married and David is upset, but why should he? Kendall and Aiden are on the run, but does anyone care?

Scott Reeves joins General Hospital as Steven Webber. Reportedly he'll be the Chief of Staff. What does this mean for Monica Quartermaine? Michael remembers what Claudia did as GH builds up to her demise. Regan discusses GH rumors, including one about a possible miracle pregnancy. The Jonathan Jackson returns promo stirred up debate among fans, the DC gang weighs in.

Tea and Todd's daughter is revealed on One Life to Live. What does her arrival mean for Destiny? Dorian's big gay wedding is almost upon us, but does the gay character's motivations undermine the impact of the story? Is it good intentions twisted by political motivations?

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

On this special episode of Daytime Confidential Mike and Melodie share with Luke, Jamey and Jillian the at the Pittsburgh So Long Springfield event.

From encounters with Tom Pelphrey and Gina Tognoni to Kim Zimmer answering questions about whether or not she might be headed to another soap and the out pouring of love for Guiding Light by Pittsburg fans, Mike and Melodie recount the memorable event in this Daytime Confidential mini episode.

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

Flag on the play! Eric Braeden stays with The Young and the Restless. Was the media tour of "exclusives" all just a ploy? What does this mean for Melody Thomas Scott? William Rouss joins Y&R.

Jack Snyder shoots his brother Brad on As the World Turns. Katie gives birth to her baby in a warehouse. Jamey wishes that ATWT would keep Judi Evans around for a Damian, Lily, Holden and Maeve quad.

Spencer Publications swallows up Forrester Creations, but Jamey actually liked Bill Spencer this week. What will Forrester being owned by Spencer mean for Jackie M? Bill and Katie get engaged.

Stefano wakes up on Days of our Lives and starts causing problems for Nicole. Nicole goes on the run. Carly returns to Salem and is tackled by Bo.

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

For almost 32 years, she's dazzled As The World Turns audiences as the unforgettable Barbara Ryan. On this episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, it's Luke and Jamey, Colleen Zenk Pinter has under her spell. The soap superstar joins the guys to talk about her amazing daytime career, working opposite the likes of Anthony Herrera (ex-James) and the late Benjamin Hendrickson (ex-Hal), and how she balances it all with her real life love affair with husband and fellow soap veteran Mark Pinter.

Zenk Pinter also talks about what it's been like to finally have Babs back front and center, in a steamy, comic, cougar storyline with Trent Dawson's Henry and Lynn Herring's Audrey. She also shares how her oral cancer diagnosis has changed the way she looks at her life and career. It's an interview Oakdale lovers won't wanna miss!

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of October 19.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who are your Performer of the Week, honorable or dishonorable mentions?

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential 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 and Let's Make a Deal.

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 and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

The farewell press tour by The Young and the Restless’ Eric Braeden. Can Y&R survive without Braeden and his character Victor Newman? Does Braeden have the name recognition All My Children’s Susan Lucci has or does your average TV viewer just know he’s Victor Newman? If he’s gone for good who will fill Victor’s shoes? Is it Adam or are there other characters that can fill the void? Adam stole ashes to give to Sharon, but the story is full of holes. Colleen’s memorial was an emotional time, but who stood out and who shouldn’t have been involved?

The fight for Forrester is heating up and the Logan women are being divided by Bill Spencer. The Forresters sell the beach house, but its sale price is nowhere near enough to pay off the loan. Steffy has an accident.

As the World Turns’ Janet wants to raise Liberty’s child, but does Jack? Craig and Rosanna’s affair continues and Jamey’s glad because it means Carly could end up with someone else. Henry sleeps with Barbara while Vienna is passed out on the floor of the burning restaurant.

Nicole’s lies are crashing in on her, on Days of our Lives, and we love it. This is classic soap, but shouldn’t have more people been around for the reveal? What will EJ do when he finds out Stefano knew Nicole’s secret. Jamey reacts to Carly Manning storylines. Could DAYS have an “economy” super couple by bringing back Judi Evans and reuniting Adrienne and Wally Kurth’s Justin? All this and much more on today’s CBS and DAYS episode of Daytime Confidential.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke is joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda and Wubs' Karen to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Rebecca Budig returns to All My Children as Greenlee Smythe. Do you want to see a Greenlee, Ryan and Erica triangle or should AMC pursue David and Greenlee? David and Amanda christen their child. Does anyone still care who killed Stuart?

General Hospital's Claudia knows Dante's identity. Olivia and Johnny's chemistry has been spontaneous combustion. Karen shares her thoughts on Jonathan Jackson's return and James Franco coming to Port Charles.

Blair goes flying out a window on One Life to Live. Todd thinks Tea pushed Blair, but did she? Was the fight scene over done? The mayoral race is heating up as Dorian announces she's in a committed relationship. Roxie's talks to her beaver, should she share it with Viki?

With reality television becoming more and more popular, as production of scripted fare dries up, it's good these day to be a jack of all genres. That's exactly who Jonathan Reiner is. The veteran reality show producer (Starting Over, Big Brother), who got his start as an intern at Theater Week magazine, which led to him meeting the legendary Soap Opera Weekly editrix Mimi Torchin, and a career covering soaps, drops by Daytime Confidential to chat with Luke and Jamey about the differences and similarities between soaps and reality shows.

Reiner reflects on what it was like to work on daytime's first and only reality soap, Starting Over, co-created by the late Mary -Ellis Bunim, and offers a fresh perspective on why network television dramas seem to be struggling so much. He also ponders the question, why didn't Procter and Gamble seek out producers with reality television experience before embarking on their risky production model shift for the now-cancelled sudser Guiding Light? It's an interview you won't soon forget.

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

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who is your Performer of the Week?

On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda discuss all the crazy casting news at All My Children and General Hospital and the latest storylines on One Life to Live, including:

Susan Lucci is staying with All My Children. Thorsten Kaye is leaving AMC. Beth Ehlers and Brianne Moncrieff are out as Taylor and Colby. Chrishell Stause is going on recurring. BethAnn Bonner joins All My Children. Luke suggests a role that he thinks Beth Ehlers would be good in.

James Franco joins General Hospital for a limited run. What does this mean for General Hospital and for the soap opera genre in general? Greg Vaughan is out at General Hospital as Jonathan Jackson returns to the role of Lucky Spencer. What will Jackson’s return mean for the character of Lucky as a cop and could the show rewrite Jake’s paternity?

Could Thorsten Kaye be headed for One Life to Live? Jamey shares the latest word he’s hearing. Since General Hospital landed James Franco the DC gang discusses which big names One Life to Live might try to pull in. Suggestions include Ryan Phillippe, Judith Light, Nathan Fillion, Yasmine Bleeth and Chris Evans. Jamey then makes a potentially controversial suggestion for who OLTL needs to bring back, at all costs, if it really wants to stay on the air.

All this and much more on today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

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

Austin Peck clarifies his As the World Turns demise. Melodie is loving the abortion storyline and how well they are fleshing it out. Might Rosanna and Craig sleeping together mean that Carly could be repaired with Holden? Luke, Mike and Mel are glad that Alexandra Chando is back as Maddie Coleman. Mike has a gripe about ATWT’s portrayal of people from Kentucky and Nebraska and wonders where Dusty is.

The Bold and the Beautiful snapped up General Hospital’s Sarah Brown. Brown’s new character Sandy Sommers will be mixing it up with Nick, Bridgett and Whip. Bill Spencer takes over Forrester Creations. Is Brad kicking Maria’s butt in the corporate storyline department? The Steffy, Owen and Jackie triangle is heating up.

Crystal Chappell returns to Days of Our Lives as Carly Manning by stabbing Lawrence. Jamey shares a rumor about who Carly might be paired with in the future, which elicits groans from everyone on the podcast. James Scott and Arianne Zucker were on fire this past week as EJ and Nicole.

The Young and the Restless has written Victor into a corner and Eric Braeden out. The Jack and Victor feud has claimed a life, can they revert back to their old rivalry without trivializing Colleen’s death? Now that an Abbott has died, shouldn’t a Newman die? Who are Y&R’s next Victor and Jack? Is Adam Y&R’s future or are Billy, Deacon, Daniel and Kevin?

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

They also debate 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 and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

The Barbara vs. Audrey is one of As the World Turns’ saving graces. Eileen Fulton wants her iconic character, Lisa Grimaldi, killed off. Luke wishes they'd just give her a good storyline, butJamey has a suggestion on how they could kill Lisa off if they decided to. Is Lily Snyder a hot mess.

The Bold and the Beautiful's Stephanie suffers a stroke. Marcus learns who his father is. Jillian suggests a someone who she believes would make a good Marcus recast. Luke and Jamey think Jacqueline MacInnes Woods might be improving a little, but Jillian can't co-sign that.

Victor walks Kate down the aisle to marry Stefano on Days of Our Lives. Lucas gets drunk again and goes to rehab. Crystal Chappell returns to Salem as Carly on Friday. Are Louise Sorel and Crystal Chappell storyline proof? Jamey thinks so.

The Abbotts find out that Colleen is brain dead and confront making the decision of taking her off life support as Victor struggles for his life. Jillian and Melodie are in heaven, having Nikki back in Geona City. Bryton James Tweets about the "black box" on The Young and the Restless and then clarifies his comment.

The DC gang picks the worst storylines currently in daytime.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by David to discuss the latest happenings in Llanview.

Gina Tognoni joins One Life to Live. John Brotherton has been let go. Should OLTL reunite John and Natalie? If they do would it help ratings to bring back Evangeline to reignite one of the show's most debated triangles? Todd and Tea's wedding. From Jack's speech to Blair's plan to interrupt the ceremony. Dorian goes lesbian to win the election. Is this Dorian being Dorian? Is it offensive or is it an opportunity for a soap to weigh in on a social issue? Before David leaves he shares something a juicy tidbit about Kelly Ripa appearing in Pine Valley before All My Children moves to L.A..

Afterwards, Luke and Jamey discuss the latest in All My Children and General Hospital storylines and news, including:

Aiden Turner is out at All My Children. Is Beth Ehlers leaving AMC? Jamey talks about the latest he's heard. Why are AMC's vets like Debbie Morgan, Darnell Williams and Michael E. Knight props to Denise Vasi and Stephanie Gatschet? Might things at AMC if Susan Lucci spoke out? Which family of strong women, the Kanes or Cramers is the better family?

Luke loves pretty much everything leading up to the Spixie wedding including Olivia and Johnny, Lulu and Dante, Mac and Maxie's telling Jason to keep her from leaving Spinelli at the altar. General Hospital is improving dramatically so Luke and Jamey rank each of the seven soaps from best to worst.

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

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

All My Children's dance-a-thon is in full swing, but is it worth watching? Is Jill Larson out as Opal and could Marj Dusay be returning as Vanessa, David Hayward's mother? How might a possible return by Vanessa impact David's life and the citizens of Pine Valley? Jamey talks about his interview with former AMC star Jonathon Bennet and talks about the special Imaginary Bitches Emmy episode. How is that David Hayward can best everyone? Is Jamey warming up Jamie Luner and one thing could Pratt do to make her ok? Is AMC wasting Kendall with this storyline?

Sarah Brown is leaving General Hospital. How would you like to see Claudia  go out on the show? Luke, Jamey and Belinda discuss the best way to get rid of the character. Lucky proposes to Elizabeth. On paper Cassadine and Spencer brothers fighting over the same woman sounds great, but its falling flat on screen. Is GH trying to undermine Rebecca Herbst's popularity by pulling some of the same stunts they pulled on Nancy Lee Grahn and Kelly Monaco? Maxie and Spinelli prepare for their wedding.

Fish comes out to his parents on One Life to Live and Evans, Fumero and Sumpter do some of their best work to date. Michael McBain and Marty sleep together.  Are they hot or not? Dorian runs against Viki for mayor. Find out who Luke, Belinda and Jamey would vote for. Is Greg's guilt over botching Sean's surgery watchable or is it over the top? Should Gigi and Schuyler be paired together or should Rachel be paired with someone like Schuyler?

All this and much more on today's show.

On today's Performer of the Week episodes of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, 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.

Who are your Performer of the Week and honorable mentions?

On today's special episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian, Melodie and Bernard discuss Guiding Light's final episode and the week of episodes leading up to the end of the historic show, including:

The final weddings, reunions and departures. The death of Alan Spaulding and its impact on the Spaulding family and Springfield. Olivia and Natalia are finally together, but didn't get to kiss even with a one-year jump into the future. Josh and Reva ride off into the sunset and Guiding Light's last word is "always."

The DC gang discusses what Guiding Light's passing means for the seven remaining soaps and what, if anything, can be done to save them from the same fate.

DC readers and listeners call in with their thoughts on Guiding Light's final week.  All this and much more on today's special episode of Daytime Confidential.

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

All My Children's David continues to manipulate Amanda and Jake. AMC finishes taping in New York City on December 11. Jamey gives an update on Brian Frons' visit to New York City and what he's heard about which AMC stars are moving to L.A. Should a daytime soap be like Melrose? Jamey doesn't think so.

Did General Hospital's special carnival event breathe new life into the show? The DC gang discusses whether or not Claudia saw Kristina in the rubble. Liason's brief scenes warmed Jamey's heart. What will happen to Jax and Carly's marriage when it is revealed that Jax knew about what Claudia and Jerry did? Would General Hospital's ratings go up if it fired its six biggest stars like Days of Our Lives' have?

If One Life to Live had the PR and push that General Hospital and All My Children get would it be ABC's highest rated soap? Jamey believes that if soap fans only watch one soap it should be OLTL. OLTL figured out a way to incorporate a mob storyline that didn't eat the show and involved core characters, but its ratings didn't go up. Why didn't it work for OLTL when it does for GH? Patricia Mauceri talks to Fox News. Is Roscoe Born returning to OLTL? If so, what might his storyline include?

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 storylines and news, including:

Peter Parros and Mark Collier return to As the World Turns. The James Stenbeck funeral brought out the cat fight in Audrey and Barbara. Liberty decision to try having an abortion divides her mother and aunt. Is ATWT making a creative comeback?

Whip uncovers Jackie's past on The Bold and the Beautiful, but wouldn't Owen been able to uncover this himself just by using Google? Ridge and Brooke reunite.

Jillian has 21 Soap Questions, but did she really mean that Kim Zimmer could portray Marlena Evans? Hope is held hostage and then rescued by Bo. Philip and Melanie's sex tape hits the internet.

Guiding Light's Kim Zimmer sounds off on Ellen Wheeler. What is everyone looking forward to in Guiding Light's final week? Gina Tognoni is in preliminary talks with Y&R.

The Young and the Restless' Michael Muhney plays a prank on Twitter. Daniel interrupts Amber and Deacon's wedding. Mary Jane kidnaps Colleen, but should Auntie Maria be killing off another Abbott?

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

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of September 7.

The DC gang also chooses their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who is your Performer of the Week?

On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Nicki count down their Top 5 One Life to Live characters.

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job as their Performers of the Week.

They also choose their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On-Air On-Soaps' Michael Fairmen joins Luke and Jamey at the end of the episode for a segment to clear the air on what happened to the Guiding Light tribute at the Daytime Emmy awards, why it was cut short and how he fought for it to have more prominence. He also answers questions such as whether or not it would have been possible to cut Vanessa Williams' second dance number and why Sesame Street received a longer tribute than Guiding Light.

Sean Kanan has brought the sexually-charged swagger of bad boy Deacon Sharpe back to daytime, only this time Big D isn't taming Beverly Hills cougars on The Bold and the Beautiful. He's too busy sexing and scheming his way through Genoa City on B&B's sister sudser The Young and the Restless!

Daytime Confidential's Jamey finally met one of his favorite actors face-to-face on the red carpet at last weekend's 36th Annunal Daytime Emmy Awards and invited him on for today's episode of the podcast. Tune in to hear Kanan share his thoughts on this year's show, and what it's been like recreating his crazy, raunchy, dirty character on a second soap. You'll hear how Kanan was able to pick back up where he left off with B&B leading lady Adrienne Frantz (Amber) and how being paid to make out with his pal Thad Luckinbill's (JT) very pregnant wife Amelia Heinle (Victoria) makes him blush.

Kanan also praises his former boss Brad Bell, who last Sunday accepted B&B's historic first win for Outstanding Drama Series, and reveals how Bell's speech being cut out of the broadcast made him feel. Kanan also shares what it was like to finally meet his new boss, Brad's sister-in-law, Maria Arena Bell at the Daytime Emmys.

Kanan also weighs in on the recent tragic passing of DJ AM, and reveals to Jamey and Luke just how much his own sobriety and second chance in daytime, provided by uber producer Paul Rauch, means to him.

Daytime Confidential’s Jamey Giddens reports live from the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Hear as he shares behind-the-scenes scoop, red carpet tidbits and his experiences in the Emmy Award press room. Listen as he retells encounters with Crystal Chappell, Eden Riegel and Ander Miller, JR Martinez, Marie Wilson, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Michelle Stafford, Kate Linder, Adam Mayfield, David Canary, Susan Flannery, Finola Hughes, Matt Walton, Christian LeBlanc, Ron Carlivati, Frank Valentini, Brandon Buddy and Kirsten Storms, Jeanne Cooper, Patrick Duffy, Bradford Anderson and many more.

Daytime Confidential’s Regan makes her podcast return joining Luke, Jillian, Mel and special guest David to discuss the winners and losers of Daytime’s biggest night. From the red carpet to the Guiding Light tribute and The Bold and the Beautiful’s acceptance speech being cut off by The CW, they discuss it all on this special 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards episode.

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

The DC gang also pick their honorable and dishonorable mentions for the week ending August 21.

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 storylines and news, including:

Lesli Kay returns to As the World Turns as Molly McKinnon while maintaining her role as Felicia Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Austin Peck has been fired by ATWT. Should Days of Our Lives snap him back up or do they have enough men for Sami already? With Brad gone Katie will need a new love interest. Would make Murray Bartlett make a good Simon recast?

Bo and Hope search for their kidnapped daughter, guided by Bo’s psychic visions. Jamey believes that men in soaps shouldn’t be psychics. Melanie and Philip sleep together.

Taylor and Brooke get into a mud fight on The Bold and the Beautiful. Were the scenes hilarious or degrading? Shouldn’t it be Ridge who needs to figure things out, not the women in his life? Owen’s twin brother is revealed and his behavior pushes Jackie into Whip’s arms. Was the Whip and Jackie kiss hot or not?

Guiding Light’s Natalia returned to Springfield, but what does this mean for Otalia? Is it too little too late, and who wears the pants in the Otalia relationship? What would you do if you were in Frank’s position? Daytime Confidential’s Mel believes so. Edmund, Jonathon and Jeffrey get in a gun fight. GL’s Mel jumped Cyrus’ bones.

Rumors are swirling of Victoria Rowell’s possible return to The Young and the Restless. The DC gang discusses what it would mean if she returned. Should have Cane have had to spend more time paying penance before reuniting with Lily? Is the Deacon, Amber and Daniel a retread of Hogan Sheffer’s storyline on Days of Our Lives with Lucas, Sami and EJ?

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

Susan Lucci and Erica Kane go to Africa with the Feed the Children campaign. Erica faces down a scorpion. Is that a Cher wig Angie is wearing? Find out which AMC star has made a surprising impression on Jamey. Jamey gives an update on who he’s hearing will be headed to L.A.

Jax finds out that Olivia and Sonny share a son. Will he tell Carly? The possibility of a Dante, Lulu and Matt triangle appeals to Luke, but what if they paired Dante and Carly? General Hospital released a new promo for an upcoming carnival storyline. Nikolas found out about Rebecca’s betrayal, what will he do next? Jamey suggests two potential storylines he believes could really get fans interested in GH again. Tune in to find out what they are. What will happen when Carly finds out about Claudia’s involvement in Michael’s shooting?

David Vickers’ return– with camera crew in tow–to try and film a reality series has been “Texas Sized Awesomeness.” The gang discusses the politically incorrect David and the impact his return has had on the Buchanan family and the hilarious scenes that have ensued. Who do you want to be Mayor of Llanview, Viki or Dorian? Luke and David would vote for one of the ladies, Jamey would vote for another. Would a Russian mob princess spice things up for Cole on One Life to Live? Kyle and Fish deserve the buzz they are getting. Has Kimberley helped make Stacy appealing to viewers? Should Marty be Todd’s therapist?

It's Emmy Week at Daytime Confidential! On today's episode of the podcast, famed entertainment journalist Tom O'Neil (founder of The Envelope.com, senior editor of In Touch Weekly) and TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco, chat with Luke and Jamey about the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, airing Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 on The CW.

O'Neil, the foremost expert on awards shows, and author of such tomes as Movie Awards, The Emmys and The Grammys, provides an in depth, insider's perspective of the award show process, and drives home why it is imperative daytime fans watch this year's Daytime Emmy Awards,and support all daytime programming if the telecast is to survive.

O'Neil and Branco, himself a veteran of awards show coverage, also weigh in on whether or not Susan Lucci finally winning the Daytime Emmy for Best Lead Actress and/or Oprah Winfrey taking herself out of the race for Best Talk Show Host, cost the Daytime Emmys in terms of much-needed, mainstream buzz.

Along the way, Luke, Jamey and Nelson handicap this year's race, providing their thoughts on who should win, as opposed to who will win. It's an episode you won't wanna miss. Then, be sure to check out Nelson Branco, Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and our own Jamey Giddens on the hour-long Daytime Emmy pre-show Live From The Red Carpet, hosted by The Insider's Lara Spencer and Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier, airing just before the Emmys. Check your local listings.

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Jillian discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of August 10.

They discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike 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:

Tamara Tunie is returning to As the World Turns so that Jessica can usher Bonnie off screen. Wouldn’t it be nice if she stuck around? Would Jessica and Dusty make a good couple? How did One Life to Live’s Tika Sumpter end up in a conversation about Tunie’s return? ATWT has to pull it out if it wants to survive. Watching what is happening to ATWT is déjà vu of what happened to Guiding Light last year. Could ATWT avoid cancellation if they stepped it up?

Guiding Light filmed its last episode ever this past week. Jamey believes no soap in its end game has ever created a couple with as much buzz as Otalia. The show has nothing to lose, why not give fans what they want? It really takes some doing to piss off Daytime Confidential’s J. Bernard, but Guiding Light figured out a way to do it. We didn’t know it was possible.

The rivalry between Forrester Creations and Jackie M. heated up as both fashion houses competed for bragging rights. Would Jillian buy anything from either collection? Should The Bold and the Beautiful hire a fashion consultant? Does B&B have a hit on its hands with Brad and Katie?

Wally Kurth returned to Days of Our Lives as Justin Kiriakis. Jamey reacts to his return while Luke questions if Justin was making eyes at Hope. Jamey wants Judi Evans back in Salem as Adrienne asap.

Devon and Tyra had sex on The Young and the Restless. Did anyone actually want to see it or enjoy watching them grope each other? Tatyana Ali stole the scenes and she can act. Y&R needs to figure out how to keep her around. Y&R needs to integrate the Winters family better. Should Rafe and Heather become Y&R’s Will and Grace? Is the JT we remember back? Mike and Jamey want Mary Williams to return. Mike is upset about how Sharon is being written. Jamey has a shout out for a Lane fan listener.

On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and J Bernard are joined by guest David Ozanich–one of the authors of Likely Story: Red Carpet Riot– to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

Rumors continue to swirl around which All My Children stars will or will not be making the move to L.A. The DC gang discusses the latest dish.Could Susan Lucci and Thorsten Kaye be staying in New York? What would be the impact on One Life to Live if they jumped to Llanview? Is Thorsten Kaye the star of AMC?

Network executives in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Brian Frons comments on the cancellation of Guiding Light to the Wall Street Journal.

Kelly Monaco re-upped with General Hospital, but you’ll notice we never see casting calls for male characters. Jamey remedies this oversight with casting calls for some of ABC’s most popular male characters. Olivia tries to protect Dante on GH. Jamey believes that GH made the right decision by not going with Tom Pelphrey in the role of Dante. Bernard believes that Brandon Barash is one of GH’s new secret weapons. Is Morgan the real son of Sonny Corinthos?

David shares news about a special reading of his novel, Likely Story: Red Carpet Riot, done by OLTL's Robin Strasser, Jason Tam, Brittany Underwood and John-Paul Lavoisier as part of OLTL's Fan Clu Weekend. He also tells the DC'ers a hilarious story involving Strasser, a wheelchair and a boat.

Tuc Watkins returned to Llanview as David Vickers and stole the show with classic lines. Layla and Fish had sex. What will Layla do when she finds out that Fish is gay? Who is haunting Jessica? Who is sending Jared and Natalie discs of Nash’s death?

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job for the week of August 3.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions, proving that they don't always agree.

On this very special edition of the DC podcast, the founding editor of Soap Opera Weekly, who recently clicked her laptop back on to cover Guiding Light's endgame for TV Guide Canada's "The Soapgeist," tells Luke and Jamey how she really feels about such hot soap opera topics as Guiding Light's cancellation and All My Children's upcoming move to Los Angeles. Does Torchin believe AMC's move is a good thing for the industry, or will it hasten the death of soaps?

It's no surprise to anyone who has been reading her GL coverage that Torchin spends a good bit of time on this episode discussing her current, fave soap couple Olivia and Natalia (She's not a fan of squish names!) on GL. Why does this couple have Torchin both fascinated and utterly frustrated? Torchin is hoping Venice, the new web series co-created by the woman she calls "the best actress in daytime", Crystal Chappell, and costarring the likes of Jessica Leccia, Hillary B. Smith and Jordan Clarke, will show daytime soaps how it should be done! Torchin also fills Luke and Jamey in on what she's been up to since the last time she visited DC, namely her breathtaking photography work featuring her two beloved islands—Manhattan and Martha's Vineyard—all chronicled at www.mimitorchinphotography.com.

Torchin weighs in on what soaps like The Young and the Restless and One Life to Live are doing right and what they are doing wrong, and shares a Cruz and Eden memory that is sure to bring back memories of fans of Soap Opera Weekly's groundbreaking early days and the iconic super soap Santa Barbara. All this and much more on this jam-packed edition of Daytime Confidential.

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:

Has As the World Turns figured out a way to salvage Paul Ryan by giving him amnesia? Lily went hard against Meg, but should Lily be with Damian or Holden? The DC gang reacts to Henry Coleman being James Stenbeck’s son. Jamey provides an update on Josh Griffith’s status at ATWT.

Is Brad Bell getting his groove back? The Bold and the Beautiful’s ratings are up. What might be the reason? Jamey has a suggestion. Which photo shoot was better, the royalty photo shoot at Forrester or the cougar photo shoot at Jackie M? Jillian likes one, Luke and Jamey like the other. Is Donna or Brooke the true queen at Forrester?

Mel plans on following Crystal Chappell from Guiding Light to Days of Our Lives and has been watching it to get acquainted. She shares her thoughts, as a new viewer, on the latest Salem happenings. Kate realizes she is love with Daniel. Rafe’s sister Arianna is dealing drugs out of the Brady pub.

Katherine Chancellor and Michael Baldwin are coming to Springfield. The gang discusses what in the world they might be doing there. Dinah confesses and leaves Springfield. Guiding Light filmed its last scenes at CBS Center.

Jillian is in The Young and the Restless heaven. Nikki confessed her love for Victor and Victor went in search of Nikki. The Newman’s Zapato died, but did they have to show it? Jamey discusses Kristoff St. John's interview with BuzzWorthy Radio in which he talks about the lack of black writers and directors in daytime.

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

Now that Jamey's initial report about All My Children moving to Los Angeles has been confirmed by ABC , Jamey reveals the latest tidbits about what he ' s hearing from his sources. What does AM ' Cs move to L.A. really mean? Is it a vote of confidence in a three-soap lineup, as ABC claims? Is ABC’s investment in HD an investment in OLTL and AMC or just a capital investment in the studios where they are filmed? Susan Lucci is All My Children. When people think of soap operas they think Susan Lucci. Will ABC face a PR crisis if she decides not to make the move? It is unlikely that many older AMC veterans will make the move, but what happens if Thorsten Kaye, Alicia Minshew and Cameron Mathison choose to stay in New York ? The group speculates on whether or not Brian Frons would let them join OLTL?

With AMC moving to L.A., One Life to Live is getting a bigger, improved studio, but how close to cancellation did OLTL really come? Does the new studio give OLTL and Frank & Co. a fighting chance? The DC gang discusses Kish’s kiss, OLTL’s tribute to Grey Gardens and the double wedding of Clint and Nora and Viki and Charlie. Is Crystal Hunt finally stepping up as Stacy and making Jamey a fan?

 Is Kelly Monaco leaving General Hospital? Soap Opera Digest is reporting that the show has sent out a casting call for the character of Sam McCall, but Nancy Lee Grahn and Steve Burton rebuffed the report on Twitter. If Monaco leaves GH where does that leave the JaSam pairing? Should the character of Sam be recast? Jamey suggests which soap she could go too, if she does end up leaving Port Charles. Spinelli asks Mac for Maxie’s hand in marriage. Dante is an undercover cop investigating Sonny and the mob. Knowing that he is Sonny’s son, is this a brilliant twist? Could Dante’s job as a cop provide an opportunity for the show to finally strengthen the role of the police in Port Charles? Jillian reacts to Dante catching his mother Olivia having sex with Johnny.

All this and much more on today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

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:

Louise Sorel is returning to Days of Our Lives as Vivian Alamain, which means Jamey and Luke are in Salem heaven. They discuss what Sorel’s return means for DAYS and Jamey reminisces about her role Augusta Wainwright since the 25th anniversary of Santa Barbara just passed. Salem is getting another familiar face to NBC soap fans. Lindsey Hartley is joining DAYS, taking over the role of Rafe’s sister.

Lynn Herring makes her debut on As the World Turns, as Henry Coleman’s mother. Mike and Mel give their first impressions of her and Janet’s new sister Teri. Margo and Casey continue to lie to Tom about Riley being Adam. Mel believes that ATWT is actually getting better, do her co-hosts agree?

Ridge and Taylor are pronounced Man and Horse on The Bold and the Beautiful, which has Jillian and Jamey in stitches. Steffy and Thomas team up to try and stop Brooke from interrupting the wedding. Is Steffy finally living up to her grandmother’s name?

Jeffrey returns to Springfield, but does anyone care? David Andrew MacDonald returns as (insert name), but did anyone actually believe he was dead? Mike didn’t. The best thing about Guiding Light last week didn’t even air on TV; it was Mimi Torchin’s interview with Maureen Garret. Jamey reveals the “truth” behind how, when and where Ellen Wheeler’s failed vision for GL came from.

The Daytime Confidential gang weighs in on the controversial Deacon, Amber and Daniel triangle storyline. Should Eric Braeden take a paycut? Is Billy Abbott Genoa City’s next Victor Newman? If so, who could be his Jack? Luke suggests Deacon Sharpe. Jamey thinks Victoria and suggests Sarah Brown as Victoria vs. Billy would be dynamic. Sarah Brown’s contract with General Hospital is up in 2009. Should The Young and the Restless try to snag her away from Port Charles?

 All this and much more on today’s “visionary” episode of Daytime Confidential.

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

All My Children picking up roots and moving to LA. In this episode, recorded before ABC confirmed Jamey’s report on Tuesday, Jamey predicts that the announcement would happen this week and discusses in depth what he is hearing from his sources. He discusses the impact this shakeup will have on AMC’s veteran actors, where this leaves One Life to Live as ABC’s only New York soap and why General Hospital gets a pass because of it being the “Luke and Laura soap.” Is ABC’s solution only a band-aid until they can develop a talk show?

J Bernard shares his theory about the Who Killed Adam storyline and why he believes everything isn’t as it seems.

General Hospital re-signed popular actors Steve Burton and Leslie Charleson, keeping them on canvas. Is Drew Garrett the next Tom Pelphrey or Steve Burton and could he surpass them? GH needs to cast Michael a love interest ASAP and do whatever it takes to avoid a pairing him with his sister Kristina. Luke sees chemistry between Lulu and Dante, but J Bernard doesn’t. What does it say about GH that it takes two of Luke’s sons to beat up the son of Sonny Corinthos? Is Alexis covering up Kristina’s involvement in Claudia’s car crash out of character or is it right in line with the Alexis we know and love? Martha Byrne is a great actress, but Jamey believes needs to be on As the World Turns and not a one note Port Charles villain.

One Life to Live was gearing up for the double wedding as Matthew blackmails Bo and Nora. Matthew seems to be channeling his grandfather Asa. Should OLTL turn Matthew into this generation’s Asa? The Tea, Todd and Blaire triangle has Luke and Jamey on opposing sides. Luke wants Tea with Todd while Jamey wants him with his Blair. If Crystal Hunt could act and didn’t appear bored with the role, Stacy Morasco could be a “hellified” role. Jamey believes OLTL should set up a Who Killed Stacy Morasco murder mystery since there are already more than enough possible suspects. It could be a blockbuster story.

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Mel choose the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job during the week of July 27, 2009.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Nicki count down their Top 5 The Young and the Restless characters.

Who are your Top 5 The Young and the Restless characters?

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki count down their Top 5 General Hospital Characters.

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose their performers of the week and discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions for the week ending July 19.

Who are your performers of the week?

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 storylines and news, including:

Forbes March makes his As the World Turns debut. The Knights of Meg's Round Table ride to her rescue. Emma chews out Meg. Paul has a microchip in his brain. Is Oakdale becoming As the Days Turns into General Hospital? Should Noah be connected to the canvas more? Henry's secret is revealed to the world. Bonnie's weave isn't the only "hairy" problem on ATWT.

Rick Hearst returns to The Bold and the Beautiful as Whip Jones. The DC gang shares their reactions. Is it just us or do Whip and Stephanie have unintended chemistry? B&B seems to be going back to basics by focusing on Taylor, Ridge and Brooke, but does this just magnify the fact it lacks considerable depth among its younger characters?

Kevin Spirtas returns to Salem as Dr. Craig and be with his ill daughter. Kate is framing Daniel for Chloe's health problems, but can he prove his innocence? If Days of Our Lives is worried about renewal, is it taking too much time in the build up to Sami vs. Nicole?

Bill and Lizzie get married on Guiding Light.  Michelle Ray Smith returns as Ava to mourn Jeffrey's death. How many more deaths are coming to Springfield? Mel reveals what is in store. GL gives $10,000 to Peapack and donates part of its wardrobe to charity.

John Driscoll debuts as Chance on The Young and the Restless. Will Jamey disown Auntie Ri Ri at the family picnic for what is happening in the Phillip III storyline? Is Tammin Sursock leaving the role of Colleen Carlton? Lily's cancer storyline is building up, but is there too much doom and gloom on Y&R?

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

Saving All My Children in one tweet or less. Which is Bobbie Eakes better character Krystal Carey on AMC or Macy Forrester on B&B? Jake tells Amanda about her baby. Does Pratt know what he is doing? Jamey reveals inside scoop on Pratt's strategy for AMC. Is David menacing enough for the Martins to be afraid of him? Are two murder mysteries better than one?

One Life to Live's Todd and Blair sleep together, but Dorian and Tea aren't happy about it. Tea takes out her frustrations on a target and has hot chemistry with John. Kyle and Fish kiss on August 6, but before then Fish is getting himself some chocolate. Is the Morasco Fiasco almost over now that Rex has confronted a blood toting Stacy?

General Hospital's ratings hit and all time low, but the karaoke scenes this last week were enjoyable. Jamey has a suggestion about what should happen to Claudia. GH is trying to tell a teen abuse storyline, but is it too much? Would Kristina really put up with abuse by a boyfriend when her father is a powerful mobster and her mother is a legal eagle or could this be a way for her to get their attention? Are soap operas offensive to adoptive families by featuring storylines where "siblings" such as Michael and Kristina have inappropriate chemistry?

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie  and Mike choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week ending June 12.

The Daytime Confidential gang also discusses their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who are do you think did an outstanding job?

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:

Burning Colonel Mayer's medals on As the World Turns and Reva throwing the American flag on the ground on Guiding Light. What are the P&G soaps thinking? Has ATWT fixed Bonnie's weave? Why is Tom Hughes always kept in the dark? GL's David Kreitzmann is headed to ATWT. One Life to Live is interested in Daniel Cosgrove. Should fans be worried about what Ellen Wheeler has in store for GL's finale? Will the show end without even a hint of romance for Otalia?

Owen and Jackie get married in Hawaii on The Bold and the Beautiful. B&B's ratings are up, what made that happen? Jamey has a suggestion for a Brooke, Taylor and Ridge fantasy scene. Donna turns into a glittery hoo-hoo on the catwalk.

Days of Our Lives Ken Corday speaks to another soap magazine. Did his comments upset two of the show's largest fanbases? Why doesn't he just stop doing interviews?

Tricia Cast is rocking The Young and the Restless opposite anyone and everyone. Cane is revealed to be a fake and Phillip III returns to Genoa City. Deacon arrives in town, but who should he be paired with? Many fans suggest Phyllis, but Jamey thinks Lauren and Deacon would be a hot item. Nikki discovers Adam and Rafe in an intimate moment.

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:

One Life to Live's Robin Strasser may be leaving the show. Should she take the paycut and what would her leaving mean to the Llanview canvas? Dorian stands up for Langston and Markko, while facing the reality that no one may come to help her. One Life to Live wants Guiding Light's Daniel Cosgrove in Llanview. Should Rex and Schuyler be brothers?

Has the "Who Killed Stuart" murder mystery lasted to long on All My Children and is it distasteful? Ryan is like a son to Erica and the cougar storyline is rubbing Jamey the wrong way.  Would David and Liza be a hot pairing or should she be paired with someone

Regan and Jamey share their reactions General Hospital's Dominic being Dante. Should characters have inappropriate chemistry and subtext? Has General Hospital diluted its brand? The Spixie pairing is going full steam ahead and it looks as if Spinelli will propose. Do we still see moments of "the old General Hospital?" Jerry Jacks returns to Port Charles. Will General Hospital fans be in for culture shock if they follow Stuart Damon and Lynn Herring to As the World Turns?

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.