They Need Jesus

On episode 1195 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines. BEYOND THE GATES Anita's cancer story is must-see, and Tamara Tunie is doing the work. Nicole leans into single life with Carlton and Kyle back-to-back. Bill stays protective of Hayley while her scam keeps tightening around her. Luke compares Lynette to a classic soap villainess. Shanice and Dani tag team Leslie. Vanessa and Joey's Valentine scenes split the hosts, right down to the wig. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Ivy acts unhinged. Electra gives Will an ultimatum. The DC crew needs more of Sheila, Deacon and Taylor. Why doesn't B&B dirty up Steffy? DAYS OF OUR LIVES Xander and Gwen still have chemistry. Kristen's jealousy makes the Sarah and Brady situation more watchable, even if nobody likes the pairing. Why does there need to be another romance storyline? Michael Roark's exit frustrates everyone. Why is DAYS churning through so many talented actors? Billy Flynn's exit scenes with Susan Seaforth Hayes warmed our hearts. GENERAL HOSPITAL General Hospital airs a special tribute for Anthony Geary. Portia's baby drama keeps the DC crew watching. Luke goes off on Chase torching his life for Willow. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS The Mariah kidnapping story is really bad but Sharon Case is doing the work. The Cane, Victor, Lily, Phyllis and Billy mess is giving migraines. Daniel and Lily being ignored is just wrong. The DC crew is divided over Nick's pill poppin' problem. EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00 – Cold Open • Luke explains it has been a couple weeks and the crew is catching up on what stood out. 01:14 – General Hospital • Anthony Geary tribute and Laura, Sonny, Carly, Tracy and Lulu's Luke Spencer memories • Portia baby drama and DNA questions • Chase needs to die. 14:53 – The Young and the Restless • The Mariah kidnapping story is really bad. • Kidnappings and double-crosses • Daniel and Lily missing from the center of the story • Nick's pill popping 28:00 – The Bold and the Beautiful • Ivy is lurking in bushes • Electra gives an ultimatum • Sheila, Deacon and Taylor 40:46 – Days of Our Lives • Xander and Gwen still have chemistry • Why do we need another romance novel storyline? • Why does DAYS keeping churning through actors? • Billy Flynn exit episode praise with Susan Seaforth Hayes 55:21 – Beyond the Gates • Anita's cancer storyline • Lynette has the making of a classic soap villainess. • Shanice and Dani vs Leslie • Vanessa and Joey's Valentines Day  01:09:40 – Final Thoughts • Jillian: Jennifer Hudson renewal • Josh: Trisha Mann Grant • Mel: wants a Jill update on Y&R • Luke: looking forward to Shamar Moore and Vivica A. Fox; not looking forward to "He Who Shall Not Be Named" on Days All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.