Dishing With Digest - Soap Opera Digest News and Exclusive Interviews

Naomi Matsuda discusses her road to playing B&B’s Li, her Emmy moment with Susan Lucci, how she feels about her new soap home and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss breaking casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Scott Wilson talks about his transition from Alex to Ben, looks back on the “Cin” romance, discusses DAYS’s move to Peacock and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the hottest stories across the dial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebecca Herbst reflects on her 25-year run in Port Charles, the ups and downs of Elizabeth’s life and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss DAYS’s big move to Peacock and the latest casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DAYS’s Head Writer Ron Carlivati discusses his recent Emmy win, how BEYOND SALEM: CHAPTER 2 came to be, teases the new character Robert Scott Wilson (ex-Ben) will play, previews what’s ahead on the soap and so much more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Sean discusses returning to the DAYS set as Paul to film BEYOND SALEM: CHAPTER 2, his road to fame, his life post-soaps and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the biggest stories coming up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Hanes talks about his B&B comeback as Mike, his other television jobs, working with Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also look back on the big winners at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Bergman (Jack) reflects on his record-setting Emmy run and his iconic leading ladies, offers his candid take on the current state of Jack’s life and much more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the DAYS exits of Lamon Archey (Eli) and Sal Stowers (Lani). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marci Miller reflects on her decision to exit DAYS, the death of Abigail, the highlights of her Salem run and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the bombshell coming up on B&B. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Genie Francis (Laura) looks back on her remarkable Port Charles run, her stints on DAYS, ALL MY CHILDREN and Y&R, the ups and downs of fame and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the death of DAYS’s Abigail and the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ptosha Storey (Naya) opens up about the challenging road to stardom, why getting Y&R meant so much to her (and her mom), how she feels about her first Daytime Emmy nomination and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the big casting news for Chapter 2 of DAYS: BEYOND SALEM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tanner Novlan discusses his return to B&B, the resurrection of Finn, the impending birth of his second child and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the hottest stories coming this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cait Fairbanks (Tessa) and Camryn Grimes (Mariah) discuss “Teriah’s” road to the altar, preview their characters’ landmark wedding and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also chat about the hottest stories playing out this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; ex-Starr/Kiki, GH) shares her memories of Llanview and Port Charles and reflects on life after daytime with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also chat about the 2022 Daytime Emmy nominations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avery Pohl discusses her career path to GH, her controversial storyline, how she learned to embrace her role as Port Charles pot-stirrer and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also chat about DAYS’s casting shocker and preview May’s hottest stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zach Tinker shares his ties to TV history, looks back on his time as Y&R’s Fen, chronicles his journey as DAYS’s Sonny and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the biggest casting news of the week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashley Jones talks about her return to B&B as Bridget, the celeb she shared her first on-screen kiss with, her experience as GH’s Parker and so much more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the passing of Kathryn Hays (ex-Kim, ATWT) and big story previews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brook Kerr shares memories of breaking into showbiz and playing PASSIONS’s Whitney, the full-circle experience of joining GH as working mom Portia and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the shocking death of B&B’s Finn and the latest casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Walters looks back on her soap roots on LOVING, chronicles her prime-time projects, discusses her comeback as Y&R’s Diane and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest casting and storyline news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Wagner shares stories from GH, SANTA BARBARA, MELROSE PLACE, WHEN CALLS THE HEART, reflects on his relationship with Kristina Wagner (Felicia, GH) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest casting changes and storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raven Bowens talks about taking over the role of DAYS’s Chanel, appearing in THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, working with Jackée Harry and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the upcoming 35th anniversary of Bold and Beautiful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sydney Mikayla looks back on playing GH’s Trina, reveals why she left, answers fan questions and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Del Hoyo talks about playing Orpheus and his resurrection, his prolific voiceover career and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the art of recasting characters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eileen Davidson shares fascinating tales from her runs on B&B, DAYS, SANTA BARBARA, Y&R — and THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS — with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss Greg Rikaart’s DAYS comeback as Leo and Wes Ramsey’s GH exit as Peter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Robert Newman talks about getting cast as Y&R’s Ashland, how he’s doing in his new role, what his past as GUIDING LIGHT’s Josh taught him and more with Digest’s Mara Levinsky and Stephanie Sloane. We also preview what stories are coming up on the shows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William Christian looks back on his Pine Valley past as Derek, landing the role of DAYS’s TR, why he moved to Boston and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the hottest February stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicholas Chavez details his path to Port Charles, the personal and professional paradigm shift he underwent when cast as Spencer, and weighs in on his character’s love triangle with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss two high-profile DAYS returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newcomer Carson Boatman (Johnny) discusses his comings and goings from Los Angeles, how his bachelor party factored in to his DAYS audition, what it’s like to play the devil and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the big casting switch at Y&R and the latest soap news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis, GH) reflects on her Emmy-winning runs on SANTA BARBARA and GH, her real-life engagement and much more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also dish the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johnny Wactor talks about getting cast as Brando, his recent emotional storyline with Sasha, the ubiquitous commercial he appears in and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about Christmas on the soaps and the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Krista Allen looks back on playing DAYS’s Billie, shares what sent her back to school, how she came to join the cast of B&B as Taylor and so much more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also spotlight the best and worst of 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) talks about welcoming her first child, marking 10 years on Y&R, turning 40 and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the death of soap alum Lisa Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Gareis looks back on her first soap role as Y&R’s Grace, playing B&B’s Donna, working in feature films with Sandra Bullock and Arnold Schwarzenegger and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest soap news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Victoria Konefal looks back at her path to playing DAYS’s Ciara, working with Robert Scott Wilson (Ben) to create “Cin”, her Daytime Emmy win and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also give a Thanksgiving preview and share what we’re thankful for in soaps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emma Samms talks about her path to GH as Holly, playing Fallon on DYNASTY and THE COLBYS, her recent marriage, her battle with Long Covid and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the passing of Y&R’s Jerry Douglas (ex-John) and Ingo Rademacher’s (Jax) departure from GH. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dominic Zamprogna (Dante, GH) talks about growing up in a showbiz family, how he made his way to Port Charles, what he thinks about Sam and Dante’s romance and so much more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the soap tropes that make us crazy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Reynolds talks about his four decades as DAYS’s Abe, his road to Salem, his detour to GENERATIONS and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview November’s hottest stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Grossman talks about his road to Genoa City as Adam, why he was “terrified” at first to take on the role, how Sharon Case (Sharon) helped him find his way and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about a special milestone for DAYS’s James Reynolds (Abe). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DAYS’s head writer, Ron Carlivati, talks about crafting Marlena’s possession 2.0 and the spin-off BEYOND SALEM, teases what lies ahead in the controversial tale and reflects on his 25th anniversary in daytime with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finola Hughes discusses appearing in the original production of Cats, starring in Stayin’ Alive with John Travolta, her GH run as Anna and so much more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest storylines and casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Feurriegel traces his path to Salem, shares memories of his life in Australia, assuming the role of EJ and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the last storylines and cast changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Camryn Grimes recalls the high points of her Y&R journey, both as Cassie and Mariah, talks about her new story, the co-star who thought she was really pregnant and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also look at the hottest tales playing out on DAYS and GH. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charles Shaughnessy chats about playing DAYS’s Shane and GH’s Victor, shares stories from his prime-time runs on THE NANNY and MAD MEN and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest soap news and storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GH’s Laura Wright (Carly) chronicles her journey from soap fan to star, her runs on LOVING, GUIDING LIGHT and GH, and previews the drama that lies ahead at Carly and Jason’s wedding with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the success of BEYOND SALEM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christie Clark shares her fond DAYS memories, previews Carrie’s return on BEYOND SALEM and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the big stories soaps have planned for fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ted King looks back on his daytime career, his prime-time roles, joining B&B as Jack and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest soap news and storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hunter King and Michael Mealor look back on their Y&R run as Summer and Kyle, talk about their reasons for leaving, whether they’ll be back and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberlin Brown talks about her comings and goings as Y&R and B&B’s Sheila, her other soap roles, her new B&B storyline and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also review the hottest plots happening right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS) and GH’s Cameron Mathison talk about the newest movie in the Hannah Swensen series for Hallmark, their daytime returns and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest news and casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.