For decades, daytime soap operas have been the go-to escape for millions of viewers who love the high-stakes romance and drama of the genre. We get so invested in these characters that we can’t help but root for who ends up with whom. With potential new romances brewing across the remaining five daytime soaps—Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, and Days of Our Lives—we asked our readers to vote on which potential couple they’d ship.
Key Takeaways
- Readers voted on the potential soap couples they most want to see together.
- Phyllis Summers and Matt Clark finished in first place.
- Ava Jerome and Ethan Lovett claimed second.
- Dante and Elizabeth rounded out the top three.
- Several other pairings finished close behind.
Phyllis and Matt Take the Top Spot
After running the poll for a couple of weeks, the results are in, and boy did they surprise us!
In a shocking twist, The Young and the Restless’ Phyllis Summers and Matt Clark took the top spot, stealing 16.07% of the total votes. Both Phyllis and a newly amnesia-reformed Matt share a long history of being ostracized as Genoa City pariahs, which seems to have drawn them into a surprisingly steamy bond.
It’s definitely a scandalous match considering Matt is the mortal enemy of Phyllis’s ex-husband, Nick Newman, as well as her new “bestie,” Sharon. Nevertheless, Phyllis couldn’t escape the spark between them. So much so that they shared a passionate kiss and a trip up to a suite at the GCAC.
Ava and Ethan Finish Strong
Snagging second place with 13.21% of the votes are General Hospital’s Ava Jerome and Ethan Lovett. The two first crossed paths while navigating the chaotic orbit of Jenz Sidwell, where Ethan initially kept a close eye on Ava and suspected her motives.
However, their dynamic shifted dramatically when Ethan took a bullet to save Ava’s life during an art gallery fiasco. It’s been like sparks territory ever since.
Claiming third place with 12.86% of the votes are GH’s Dante and Elizabeth. Even though Liz is currently romantically linked to Ric Lansing, plenty of viewers clearly wouldn’t mind seeing Dante and Liz turn their friendly connection into something more.
Here is how the rest of the leaderboard shook out:
- Tied for 4th Place (8.75%): Ari and Aaron (DAYS) & Brennan and Nina (GH)
- 5th Place (8.57%): Shauna and Wyatt (B&B)
- 6th Place (6.43%): Gwen and Philip (DAYS)
- Honorable Mentions: Theo and Gabi (DAYS), Kyle and Hayley (Beyond the Gates), and Randy and Mona (Beyond the Gates).
So, who would have been your pick? Did the voters get it right, or did your favorite potential couple get snubbed?
Photo Credit: ABC/Disney/JPI Studios.
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