On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe and Melodie Aikels count down the Top 5 Things They Are Thankful in Soaps in 2012. With the holiday's upon us, the gang is pausing to reflect on the those things that have them thankful to be soap fans.

On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Regan Cellura and Melodie Ailkes dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless storylines and headlines, including:

The Bold and the Beautiful continues its farewell to Susan Flannery’s Stephanie Forrester. Is Katie losing her marbles or has she already lost them? B&B jumps and skips back and forth between LA and Aspen. Is Thomas believable as the head of Forrester?

Nicole’s secret is out on Days of Our Lives. Can she be redeemed? More importantly, should she be redeemed?

Sean Kanan’s return as AJ has shook Port Charles. Carly and AJ face off. Does General Hospital have a problem finding a place for Elizabeth? Would Elizabeth and AJ make a good couple? Tristan Rogers returns to GH. Kassie DePaiva teases her upcoming stint on GH.

Victoria is kidnapped on The Young and the Restless. Does anyone want to see her saved? Should Billy and Victoria be split up? Y&R is rolling out a teen bullying storyline. Sharon is losing it. Who knew getting Chelsea angry would make her interesting?