for the first time since knowing Rowell, I fully understood the cray-cray everyone warned me about. Sad, because I defended Rowell to the cast and crew of Y&R whenever I could. And I really loved her.
But, as I soon learned, Rowell’s career trumps longtime friendships so it was no surprise that she threw me under the bus (though she never mentioned my name on Twitter).
Why do I bring this up? Well, it’s no secret that Rowell is intent on returning to Y&R now that Bell is no longer the show’s chief.
Let me make something clear: Bell always wanted Rowell back on the canvas. It’s Sony that’s the problem! Heck, even The Genoa City Mafia is powerless to veto her comeback. And even if they did, it’s a waste of time because, given the state of daytime these days, no one’s job is safe. Hello: It’s not 1989 anymore, kids. Sony’s in charge, kids.
Having said that, I snooped around to test the temperature at Sony and CBS regarding Rowell and Dru’s possible rise from the dead. Yep, nothing’s changed.
“Maria wanted Dru back because Bill [Bell] loved Dru. Steve [Kent] hates Victoria as much as the cast of Y&R—if not more,” says a high-placed insider. “Hell will more than likely freeze over before she’s playing that part again. She has slandered CBS, Sony, the cast and Y&R’s legacy and dragged it through the mud the past couple of years with charges of racism. She fancied herself a writer and demanded she join the Y&R writing team. Who the hell does that? We have enough problems with Eric Braeden. Y&R doesn’t need that kind of bad energy on set. She’s unpredictable, a loose cannon, and a selfish, anti-team player. She’s a child who needs 24-hour supervision and we don’t have time for that.”
Well, I can’t say I disagree.
However, perhaps Josh Griffith will be able to convince Sony and CBS that if it wants to save Y&R, it will indeed have to bring back Drucilla, who will surely spike the ratings.
But, as I’ve been saying forever, recast the vital role with Vivica A. Fox, who is a team player and would bring the show lots of mainstream publicity.
I asked Fox if she would tackle the role to which the movie star said, “Hell yeah!”
Shhh!
SOAP OPERA MYSTERY HOUR
This week’s hottest blind items!
• Which soap star was at a recent backstage event high out of her mind again?
• Which onscreen mother-and-son duo enjoy making out in public?
• Which actress is on a publicity lockdown by her producers?
• Which beloved hunk may end up fired instead of quitting when all is said and done?
THE IDIOT RATINGS: July 23-27
Winner: DAYSaster Proves Explosive!
Losers: The Bell Soaps Slip!
NOTE: Please do not copy and paste the entire ratings. Thank you.
Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)
Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,329,000 (-60,000/-449,000)
2. B&B 3,049,000 (-91,000/+61,000)
3. DAYS 2,481,000 (+103,000/+31,000)
4. GH 2,432,000 (-13,000/-77,000)
Households
1. Y&R 3.2/10 (same/-.2)
2. B&B 2.2/7 (-.1/same)
3. DAYS 1.8/5 (+.1/+.1)
3. GH 1.8/5 (same/same)
Women 18-49 Viewers
1. Y&R 874,000 (+22,000/-87,000)
2. B&B 646,000 (+16,000/+58,000)
3. GH 551,000 (+4,000/-146,000)
4. DAYS 540,000 (+87,000/-133,000)
Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.4/9 (+.1/-.1)
2. B&B 1.0/6 (same/+.1)
3. GH 0.9/5 (same/-.2)
4. DAYS 0.8/5 (+.1/-.2)
*Courtesy Soap Opera Network
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SOAP PORN: Next Week's Soapgasms
Can’t watch all the soaps this week? No worries — here’s a cheat sheet!
TOPS OF THE TOP:
Top Soap: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Top Soap Actor: James Scott, DAYS
Top Soap Actress: Finola Hughes, GH
Top Soap Couple: Will and EJ, DAYS
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Top Actor: Don Diamont
Top Actress: Katherine Kelly Lang
Top Storyline: The Bold and the Dykey
Hunkiest Star: Adam Gregory
Most Beautiful Actress: Katherine Kelly Lang
Worst Storyline: Texting and Driving
Dumbest Character: Liam Spencer
Most Annoying Character: Marcus Forrester
Biggest Hair Model: Texas Battle
Dream Couple: Dani and Brooke
Best Couple: Dani and Karen
Top Tweeter: @katherineklang
MIA Star: Sean Kanan
Biggest Waste of Talent: Jacob Young
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Top Actor: James Scott
Top Actress: Alison Sweeney
Top Storyline: Daysaster!
Hunkiest Star: James Scott
Most Beautiful Actress: Kate Mansi
Worst Storyline: Gabi’s Obsession
Dumbest Character: Roman Brady
Most Annoying Character: Rafe
Biggest Hair Model: Camilla Banus
Dream Couple: Will and Chad
Best Couple: Will and EJ
Top Tweeter: @Melissa_Reeves
MIA Star: Joe Mascolo
Biggest Waste of Talent: Judi Evans
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Top Actor: Roger Howarth
Top Actress: Finola Hughes
Top Storyline: Heather’s Cray-Cray
Hunkiest Star: Brandon Barash
Most Beautiful Actress: Finola Hughes
Worst Storyline: Mob Princess
Dumbest Character: Steven Lars
Most Annoying Character: Lulu Spencer Falconeri
Biggest Hair Model: Lindsey Morgan
Dream Couple: Starr and Johnny
Best Couple: Anna and Luke
Top Tweeter: @nancyleegrahn
MIA Stars: Vanessa Giovinazzo, Kirsten Storms
Biggest Waste of Talent: Jackie Zeman, Kristina Wagner, John J. York
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Top Actor: Michael Muhney
Top Actress: Michelle Stafford
Top Storyline: Phyllis’s Karma
Hunkiest Star: Marco Dapper
Most Beautiful Actress: Sharon Case
Worst Storyline: Shictor
Dumbest Character: Ronan/Genoa City Police Department
Most Annoying Character: Victor Newman
Biggest Hair Model: Julia Pace Mitchell
Dream Couple: Adam and Nikki
Best Couple: Abby and Carmine
Top Tweeter: @joshuamorrowYR
MIA Star: Victoria Rowell
Biggest Waste of Talent: Darnell Williams
The next issue of SOAP OPERA UNCENSORED will be out on Tuesday, August 14.