— TV Insider has revealed that Matthew Ashford will be returning to Days of our Lives as Jack Deveraux! Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’ll be a longterm deal. As of right now, the actor has only signed on for a five-episode arc.
Ashford last appeared as Jack in 2012 when he sacrificed his life for daughter Abigail (Kate Mansi) in an elevator crash. Hopefully there’s more to this return — it would be nice to see the Deveraux family back together, Jack, Jen (Melissa Reeves), Abigail and JJ (Casey Moss). Could an alive Jack help facilitate the departure of a member of his family or could his spirit come to the aid of one of them?
— Greg Vaughan revealed to Serial Scoop that he’ll be leaving the role of Eric Brady on DAYS. The actor joined the soap in 2012 in the role famously originated by Jensen Ackles from 1997-2000. The actor signed a contract extension in August to wrap up the character’s story. No word yet when he will last air.
Vaughan — and Eric’s — exit from DAYS is unfortunate as many fans felt that he wasn’t given enough material, especially with Eric’s pairing with Nicole (Arianne Zucker). The highlight from Vaughan’s 3-year stint would have to be when he was drugged and seduced by Eileen Davidson’s Kristen DiMera.
Let’s hope General Hospital jumps at the chance to bring back Vaughan as Lucky Spencer (the role he played from 2003-2009). The actor had amazing chemistry with co-stars Rebecca Herbst (Liz) and Kelly Monaco (Sam)… It would also be fun to see how his Lucky could mix things up with Rebecca Budig‘s Hayden. Not to mentions there’s plenty of story for Lucky who has sorely been needed on the canvas since Jonathan Jackson left the role in 2011 (save for returning for Anthony Geary’s [Luke] exit story this past summer). GH would also need help in the leading male department as Jason Thompson (Patrick) announced his departure from the ABC soap.
The TV Watercooler interviewed Greg Vaughan last year. Click here to see what he had to say about his role on DAYS and his time on both GH and Y&R.
— Meet the cast of The Young and the Restless: Kate Linder (Esther) hosts the fourth annual Opportuniteas! The event takes place this Sunday, Dec. 6, benefitting March of Dimes Canada. Joining Linder will be Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Camryn Grimes (Mariah/Cassie), Melissa Ordway (Abby) and Robert Adamson (Noah).
This year’s charity event will be held at the Fairmont Royal York (100 Front Street West, Toronto) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with an autograph session following.
Click here for more. The TV Watercooler got to cover this event in the past and it’s definitely a great afternoon for fans to find out what goes into making daytime’s number one soap and get to know their favourite soap stars. Click here to read our recap of last year’s event.
— Coming up next week on Days of our Lives: As the cabin burns down around them, Abigail (Kate Mansi) and Chad (Billy Flynn) frantically try to escape. On Monday, Dec. 7: JJ (Casey Moss) and Lani (Sal Stowers) hunt down Ben (Robert Scott Wilson). Abigail pleads with Ben to tell her what he did with her baby.
On Thursday, Dec. 10: Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) make love. Philip (now played by John-Paul Lavoisier) returns home with big plans for Titan. Brady (Eric Martsolf) confides to Theresa (Jen Lilley) his concerns about Philip.
— Coming up next week on The Bold and the Beautiful: Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) gets electrocuted on Monday, Dec. 7. Nicole’s (Reign Edwards) favour to Maya (Karla Mosley) begins to impact her relationship with Zende (Rome Flynn). Liam confronts Steffy (Jacqueline McInnes Wood) about Ivy and Aly. Caroline (Linsey Godfrey) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) call out Thomas (Pierson Fodé) on his involvement with Ivy. Steffy is shocked to find out that a restraining order has been filed against her on Friday, Dec. 11.
— This week on The Young and the Restless: Sharon (Sharon Case) tries to get her life together. Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Stitch (Sean Cardigan) plan for their future on Dec. 1 (Canadian episode). Ashley (Eileen Davidson) demands the truth from Adam (Justin Hartley), while Billy (Burgess Jenkins) spirals out of control.
— This week on General Hospital: Sam (Kelly Monaco) demands answers from Laura (Genie Francis) on Dec. 1. Carly (Laura Wright) and Liz (Rebecca Herbst) confront each other regarding Jason (Billy Miller). Jason eases Liz’s fears the following day. Sabrina (Teresa Castillo) must make a difficult choice. Maxie (Kirsten Storms) makes Dillon (Robert Palmer Watkins) an offer. Anna (Finola Hughes) has an important conversation with Mac (John J. York returns on Dec. 4).
