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On Friday's episode of The Bold and the Beautiful Grace drops a bomb, Sheila crashes Li’s home, and Bill has a rare moment of self-reflection. Get ready for some jaw-dropping revelations! Hope and Grace | B&B, CBS Grace Drops the Cancer Bombshell At Bill’s place, Finn pushes Grace to tell Liam the truth about his so-called brain cancer. Liam and Hope brace for bad news, only for Grace to casually drop that there was never any tumor. Liam laughs in relief, but Finn urges him to listen as Grace explains.  She admits she faked the scans, gave him meds to mimic symptoms, and even performed a pretend surgery. Why? Hope thinks it’s obvious — a million reasons. Liam explodes, lunging at Grace before Finn steps in. Hope delivers a stinging soap slap, accusing her of being sick. Grace sobs that she was desperate because bookies were after her family, but Liam is unmoved. He tells her she robbed him of months of his life. Grace vows to turn herself in, and Finn escorts her to the poli...

On Friday’s Days of Our Lives, Belle torches EJ in court after a major betrayal, Sarah shows Xander she can play the same game, and Chad finds himself in the middle of a fevered surprise from Cat. Belle and EJ | DAYS, Peacock Cat Turns Up the Heat Chad runs into Cat at the hospital when she brings in Felicity, who is burning up with a fever and rash. Sarah diagnoses strep throat and leaves to call in a prescription. Chad waits to pick it up for Felicity so Cat can take her sister home. When Chad delivers the medication, Cat gets dizzy. He checks her forehead, which is just as hot as her sister’s. Her temperature? A scorching 103. Chad stays to help, but when he leaves the room for ibuprofen, Cat sends a secret text to Rafe under his fake name James Smith. Chad comes back to find her dozing on the couch. She murmurs, “I should have told you.” Thinking she is just dreaming, he tells her to rest. Then she opens her eyes, grabs him, and kisses him. Wine, Shade, and a Whole Lot of Kissing ...

On Friday's General Hospital Jason gets a serious assignment: find Britt, stat. Meanwhile, Alexis turns to Jason for backup to stop Drew’s sneaky plans, and poor Curtis finds himself caught between love triangles and gossip galore. Oh, and did someone say boundary issues? Yeah, Drew and Stella are stirring that pot, too. Jason | GH, ABC Jason’s Mission: Find Britt, No Questions Asked At the Quartermaine mansion, Alexis storms in, determined to get Monica on her side — because if anyone can influence Drew, it’s Monica, right? Alexis spills the tea about Drew’s plan to haul Scout off to DC, and honestly, who does he think he is? Jason shuts down visitors like a pro, but Alexis is relentless, begging him to intervene before Drew tears the family apart. Monica may be off-limits, but this feels like a battle Jason can’t ignore. Meanwhile, Anna is on a full-on Britt rescue mission, pushing Jason hard to track down the missing piece in this puzzle. No pressure, but it’s pretty much a race...

On Friday’s Beyond the Gates, Dani spirals into guilt, Hayley works hard to keep her lies under wraps, and Ashley walks in on a scene that might just change everything. Hayley tells Bill she lost the baby, but Naomi is not buying it. Dani confesses her worst fears to Andre, and Derek makes one last push for Ashley’s heart. Meanwhile, Doug hatches a risky plan that could turn Joey’s world upside down. Dani | BTG, CBS Naomi Confronts Hayley Bill is heartbroken over Hayley’s supposed miscarriage, but Naomi is not exactly rushing to comfort her stepmother. While Bill is in the kitchen making tea, Naomi cuts right to the chase and asks if her father is mourning a baby that never existed.  Hayley insists it was real but admits she faked the ultrasound. She explains she was afraid a real scan might reveal bad news, so she avoided it altogether. Naomi still looks unconvinced, but agrees to keep the secret. When Bill returns, she plays along while Hayley soaks up his sympathy. Derek’s Big ...

On Friday’s The Young and the Restless Billy’s jaw-dropping revelation about Cane’s master plan rattled Jack, while Victor cooked up a dangerous deal with his longtime rival. Meanwhile, Phyllis played her own sneaky game, pushing Billy to the edge. Jack and Billy | Y&R, CBS SONY Billy’s Bombshell Rocks Jack’s World Billy showed up at Society looking like a man carrying a heavy secret — and Jack was all ears. The tension was thick as Billy dropped the news that Cane’s not just eyeing Jabot or Chancellor; he’s aiming to take over Newman and Winters too. The guy’s got a full-on empire-building spree in motion, and Billy’s caught in the middle, torn between family and fury. Jack couldn’t believe the audacity when Billy admitted Cane’s plan is so bold it’s basically an attack on all their families. And then came the kicker — Phyllis is backing Cane in this whole takeover scheme. Jack’s world tilted on its axis as he realized Billy might be playing a dangerous game by cozying up to Cane...

Here are Monday's spoilers for  The Young and the Restless,   General Hospital , Days of Our Lives , and Beyond the Gates . Enjoy! The Young and the Restless spoilers for Monday, August 11 Sharon can’t shake her growing concern over Mariah. Lily drops a piece of bad news in front of Holden. Jack turns to Victoria for a little strategic assistance. The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Monday, August 11 Now that Sheila knows Luna is alive and Li has been taking care her, the pair form an unlikely alliance over their granddaughter. Dollar Bill blows a gasket when Liam and Hope drop the news that Grace lied about Liam having cancer. Beyond the Gates spoilers for Monday, August 11 In a crossover with The Young and the Restless , Devon Winters makes Anita an offer she won’t forget. Dani takes a deep breath and offers Hayley an apology. Bill gets overwhelmed by the weight of everything he has lost. Andre bares his soul in a heartfelt confession. Genera...

On Thursday's General Hospital Ava made waves and locked lips, but Ric might be plotting her downfall. Sidwell kept pulling strings while Jordan and Lucy danced dangerously close to his web. Meanwhile, Anna got caught in an HOA scandal, Drew made threats, and Kristina walked into a steamy surprise at the Metro Court pool.  Ava and Cody | GH, ABC Ava Ditches Ric and Ends Up Poolside With Cody Ava swung by the hospital to lure Ric out for some poolside fun, but he was buried in Willow’s case and barely looked up. Even Liz’s interruption couldn’t break through his tunnel vision. Ava wasn't having it. After getting the cold shoulder from Ric, she texted Cody and strutted her way to the Metro Court pool. Cody, still moping over Molly, tried to dodge Felicia’s BBQ invite, but she wore him down. Once poolside, he didn’t need much convincing to cool off — especially once Ava started moaning and rubbing ice on herself like a scene straight out of a romance novel. When she slid some ...

On Thursday’s episode of Beyond the Gates Hayley milks her so-called medical emergency for all it’s worth, Naomi refuses to play along with the lies, and Vanessa gets a front-row seat to just how dangerous Joey can be. Hayley and Bill | BTG, CBS Hayley’s Pain, Randy’s Game Picking up right where we left off, Hayley is doubled over in agony at Uptown but swats away Dani’s attempts to help like she’s swatting a fly. Instead, she calls on another patron to whisk her to the hospital. He introduces himself as Sammy, but we all know that’s a load of nonsense — it’s Doug’s buddy Randy in a bad alias.  Dani calls Bill to keep him from skipping town and fills him in on Hayley’s sudden hospital trip. But the real kicker? Sammy-slash-Randy strolls back into Uptown moments later, casually dropping that Hayley does not want Dani anywhere near her. Dani gets the distinct feeling she’s seen him before, but Randy ducks out before she can place him. Joey Gets a Free Pass Elon comes at Joey in full ...

On Thursday's Days of Our Lives EJ went for a legal kill shot that could save Johnny but tank Belle’s career. Meanwhile, Gabi turned on the charm with Xander, Steve and Alex faced off over old crimes and corporate sabotage, and Anna brought Tony the latest ghostly gossip about Stefano. Belle | DAYS, Peacock EJ Turns Passion Into Prosecution Poison Belle and EJ started the day in a haze of post-romantic bliss at the Salem Inn, declaring their love like nothing could touch them. But EJ clearly had other ideas. At court, Belle crossed paths with Jonathan Reiner from the state AG’s office, who made it clear he’d be keeping a close eye on her, considering she’s prosecuting her own nephew. Johnny was already rattled about taking the stand, and EJ warned him to avoid talking about Sami’s rape. He suggested Johnny blame his anger on EJ blocking his adoption plans with Chanel. But when Belle started questioning Johnny, the truth burst out like a grenade. Johnny revealed that before EJ’s sh...

On Thursday's The Bold and the Beautiful Finn put Grace on the hot seat, Liam dropped a million-dollar bomb on Hope, and Sheila sniffed her way right into Li’s personal business. Let's get to it, shall we? Sheila | B&B, CBS Finn Won’t Let Grace Off the Hook At the hospital, Grace threw herself at Finn’s mercy with enough tears to flood the corridors. She begged him to keep quiet about the stunt she pulled with Liam, insisting that dangerous bookies were after her and her daughters. Finn wasn’t buying the pity act. He fired back about Liam’s daughters and what her little scheme could mean for them. Grace swore it was over and pleaded to keep her license. Finn was practically shaking with disbelief as he pointed out that she had done to Liam exactly what Reese once did to Hope and Liam years ago. She let him believe he was dying. Grace clung to her excuse that it was all to protect her children. Finn told her to confess, warning that Liam would spend his life fearing a retur...

On Thursday's The Young and the Restless Lily found herself tempted by a risky move against her ex, Victor plotted to pit enemies against each other, and Audra tried to shake Claire’s trust in Kyle with some pointed accusations. Audra and Claire | Y&R, CBS SONY Lily Gets a Shocking Suggestion from Victor At Crimson Lights, Lily and Devon commiserated over a rough call with Nate, who is barely holding it together after losing his brother. But Lily’s mind is also on Cane, the man she now calls a monster, and Devon’s gentle reminder of their once perfect love didn’t soften her stance. Cue Victor strolling in with a jaw-dropper: Lily should cozy up to Cane to find out his next move. Yes, he actually suggested she make her ex think there’s a chance for a reunion. Lily bristled at the thought, but Victor warned that Cane might target their company next. It was a dangerous idea… and Lily was starting to consider it. Audra’s Spin Gets a Sally-Style Reality Check Over at Society, ...

Friday is bringing the fire across your favorite daytime dramas! Friday spoilers for The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and Beyond the Gates have tons of messy goodness heading your way. Let’s dive in! The Young and the Restless spoilers for Friday, August 8 Victor makes a power move and signs off on a surprising agreement. Phyllis goes straight for Billy’s last nerve and doesn't let up. Chelsea finds herself in the middle and has no choice but to pick a side. The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Friday, August 8 Liam and Hope are left stunned when Grace starts spilling the tea. Beyond the Gates spoilers for Friday, August 8 Hayley breaks some serious news to Bill that could shift everything. Doug pulls Randy into a plan that’s got trouble written all over it. Andre’s ready to talk love, but Ashley’s busy battling Derek in a tense face-off. General Hospital spoilers for Friday, August 8 Carly presents a bold idea to Bre...

On Wednesday's The Bold and the Beautiful, Grace buckled under pressure and laid all her cards on the table, while Ridge threw himself into the sea like a romance novel hero to save Brooke. Meanwhile, Donna and Katie got a little too tuned in to the cosmic vibes, and Hope and Liam? Still blissfully clueless and praising the wrong Buckingham. Brooke | B&B, CBS Brooke Takes a Dive, Ridge Goes Full Lifeguard In scenic Naples, Brooke’s dreamy boat ride with Nick took a sharp turn into nightmare territory. After that crash landing into the sea, she was floating motionless while Nick lay passed out like a wet rag on deck. Enter Ridge, the only man dramatic enough to dive in fully clothed. He swam like his life — and hers — depended on it. Ridge hauled Brooke’s lifeless body onto a nearby boat and, just like fans predicted, gave her mouth-to-mouth followed by chest compressions and desperate pleas. While unconscious, Brooke walked a mystical beach toward Ridge in a heavenly vision, a...

The courtroom was on fire Wednesday on Days of Our Lives as Paulina poured her heart out on the stand, Gabi dropped a jaw-dropping revelation, and Belle played a dangerous game under pressure. Meanwhile, Tate’s baby obsession took a wild turn, and Sophia’s secrets threatened to unravel. Gabi | DAYS, Peacock Paulina's Passion and Gabi’s Gut-Punch Testimony Paulina was a ball of nerves before testifying. One second she was stress-starving, the next she was devouring croissants. And just to raise her blood pressure a little more, the Attorney General called with a friendly reminder: mess up, and Belle’s career is toast. No pressure! In court, Belle grilled Paulina about Johnny’s blow-up with EJ. Paulina admitted Johnny said his dad got what he deserved and refused to visit him in the hospital. Ouch. The courtroom practically gasped in unison. But when EJ pressed Paulina, she came through. She said she believed Johnny was innocent with her whole heart. We were ready for Belle to screa...

On Wednesday's Beyond the Gates:  While Dani is throwing insults like darts at a bar wall, Andre is rethinking his entire romantic game plan. Meanwhile, Naomi is connecting dots faster than anyone expected and Derek’s trying to clean up the mess he made.  Hayley | BTG, CBS Hayley’s Throwdown with Dani Ends in Blood and Accusations When Pamela met up with Dani for drinks at Uptown, she had no idea she’d be front-row for a showdown. Dani launched into a full monologue about why Ashley needs to steer clear of Andre, claiming the poor girl would straight up combust if she ever got too close. “A man like Andre could destroy Ashley’s uncomplicated mind,” Dani scoffed, and honestly, she might be onto something. But before the conversation could cool down, Hayley strutted in and the temperature shot up. One minute she was gaslighting Caroline into planning Bill’s fake birthday party, the next she was calling Dani a dried-up old hag in the middle of the bar. Dani didn’t hold back eith...

On Wednesday's General Hospital, Lulu goes on the warpath over Britt’s memory creeping into her son’s life, while Tracy slams the brakes on a confession that could take Sonny down. Over at Metro Court, Carly plays peacemaker (sort of), and Chase goes full knight in shining armor for Willow. Meanwhile, Sonny gets a little too charming with Turner, and Willow? She spills way more than she should. Lulu | GH, ABC Lulu Can’t Let It Go Lulu stormed into the Metro Court fuming over Obrecht’s very vocal support of Rocco at his softball game. She demanded Carly help send that “lunatic” packing, but Carly wasn’t sold. Unless Lulu can prove Obrecht is actually dangerous, Carly’s not jumping into battle. Lulu dusted off the old stolen embryo saga like it happened yesterday and cried that Britt robbed her of bonding with Rocco, and now he’s slipping through her fingers again. Carly tried to reason with her, reminding her that Britt changed, saved Joss, and died a hero. But Lulu wasn’t trying t...

On Wednesday's The Young and the Restless, Claire comes for answers, Victor cuts Audra loose, and Billy pushes every single one of Jill’s buttons in a fiery showdown.  Billy | Y&R, CBS SONY Claire Flips the Board and Calls Kyle’s Bluff Claire is officially done playing nice. Still fuming over Victor’s puppet-master act, she’s ready to ditch the ranch life and snatch up Adam’s apartment—even if it is owned by yet another Newman. Kyle’s all for shacking up together but tries to steer her away from making enemies out of her whole family. Too late, Kyle. Claire is flipping the metaphorical chessboard and lighting the pieces on fire. But before they can sign a lease, Claire wants the truth about what really went down with Audra in Nice. Kyle admits he was in her sleeping car, which is never the vibe you want in a healthy relationship. He spins it as Audra trying to stir trouble and claims he saw through her manipulations. Then he drops the real bomb—Victor funded Audra’s com...