Performer of the Week
Every line Emma Samms delivers is perfection. She’s never off, never puts a pause in the wrong place, never seems to be reaching for a line, and she never overacts. Her delivery is always exactly what it should be for any scene she’s in. Samms is also classically beautiful and when you throw in the to-die-for English accent, she so perfectly embodies everything that the character of Holly Sutton should be that it makes her one of the rare soap opera characters that is unable to be recast. Holly is the definite soap anti-heroine. She is dark and light all wrapped up in a simply gorgeous package and you can’t help but to root for her no matter how bad she is. Her root-ability stems purely from her portrayer who can convey so much with simply a look. Holly had recently returned to town determined to rekindle the flame with her soulmate and true love, Robert Scorpio (Tristen Rogers). She found out he was interested in another woman but was undeterred. After everything she and Robert had been through over the past 40 years, Holly felt that they were destined to spend forever together and that it was finally their time to get it right. Sadly, it was not to be. Robert is the DA now and Holly can’t live her life permanently on the right side of the law, especially when her son’s life is on the line (and it is always on the line). We watched as Holly came to the heartbreaking realization that it wouldn’t work, couldn’t work, between her and Robert and we watched them share a soul-crushing final kiss. There were no histrionics, no accusations or blame. It was just how it had to be no matter how much they, and we, wanted it to be otherwise. Samms broke our hearts in the most beautiful way when she bid her true love goodbye and that is why she is our Performer of the Week. Congratulations Emma! Please come back soon!
Days of Our Lives
A new DiMera was revealed. Things heated up in Salem as Colin did what he had to do to get his revenge. He knocked out Abe and took Paulina at gunpoint to the rooftop of the Salem Inn. Talia finally came clean to a very shocked Chanel. Marlena read Eric and Belle the riot act. Stefan proposed to Gabi and she accepted meanwhile EJ proposed to Nicole. Jada and Rafe made a startling discovery about who Colin really is. Kate and Roman were finally reunited and he put back the ring on her finger. Dimitri revealed to Harris that he had another hostage – it was later shown to the audience that it was Andrew Donovan. Megan and Kristen talk about getting their freedom. Alex was fired and Stephanie was there to offer a shoulder to cry on.
General Hospital
Michael extended an olive branch to Sonny. Alexis gave Esme a job leaving Spencer in shock. Curtis and Jordan gave in to temptation as they shared a passionate kiss. Portia was determined to keep Spener out of Trina’s life but Ava and Taggart advised against it separately. Josslyn asked Sonny for a favor. Gladys tries to con Sonny. Cody rescued Sasha who is happy to be in control of her life again. Nina sought out Carly’s help after getting some advice from Drew. Holly made a big decision. Robert decided to do some digging when he overheard Holly and Ms. Wu talking. Ava, Laura, Alexis, Sam, and others received an invitation to the reading of Victor’s will.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Hope got an intense massage from Thomas. She struggled with her feelings for him and Thomas finally realized that Hope is battling her true emotions towards him. Liam spoke with Steffy, he grew concerned when he learned that his wife was spending the night in San Francisco with Thomas alone as a result of mechanical issues with the jet. When Hope got home, Liam prepared a romantic scene that took her by surprise. Thomas overheard something very upsetting. Finn paid Sheila a visit and reminded her that the rest of her days will be spent in prison. Taylor played cupid for Deacon advising him to pursue Brooke.
The Young and the Restless
Jack and Kyle searched for evidence. They found strands of red hair and got it tested against Summer’s DNA which was a match. Daniel couldn’t help but tell the truth, well at least his version of it. Diane was outraged to learn that Phyllis’s death was staged to frame her. Mariah and Tessa had a date night. Sharon received a mysterious gift as someone was watching her. Adam and Sally talked about boundaries. Nate and Victoria hit the sheets again. Elena talked with Nick about her dissolved relationship with Nate.
Honorary mentions:
Congrats to Tanner Novlan (Finn, B&B), Peter Porte (Dimitri, DAYS), Haley Pullos (Molly, GH), Aketra Sevillian (Talia, DAYS) and Raven Bowens (Chanel, DAYS) who get the honorary mention this week. These stars were phenomenal in their scenes this week.
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