ABC Soaps in Depth made fans weekend earlier today on Twitter when they revealed All My Children's asshat of a head writer Chuck Pratt is out!

Just heard from a reliable source something that'll make AMC fans scream with joy: Pratt is history.

HALLELUJAH!!!

After getting over the shock of The Young and the Restless making the boneheaded decision to recast Malcolm Winters, one of daytime's most popular hunks ever, with Family Matters alum Darius McCrary, an actor about as physically dissimilar to Shemar Moore—the Emmy-winning, wildly popular stud who originated the role— as humanly possible, I couldn't help but recall other ridiculous recasts soaps have attempted over the years. Some worked. Some didn't, but one thing is for sure, this is nothing new for daytime! READ MORE

Naughty, naughty Brad Bell... Mr. Bell and the good people over at The Bold and the Beautiful pulled a fast one on viewers, but our DC readers are a bit slicker. Some of you wondered if Katie's "flashbacks" were actually Heather Tom un-glamed, and others wondered if Bell took a trip across the hall to borrow old reels by Tom. See if you can figure out if it was Katie or Victoria in the flashbacks.

Thanks to vn4ever for the answer!

Carly's back and she isn't messing around. Find out what's in store for her and her fellow Oakdale residents with As the World Turns spoilers. (Daytime Confidential)

If you weren't able to go to the Scrubs event at General Hospital's Fan Club Weekend in July, you can now see the videos of Jason Thompson and Kimberly McCullough entertaining the crowd.  (Scrubs Hub)

Sami and Nicole's confrontation on DAYS was one of the most over-the-top, soapy, fabulous things to hit daytime in ages. If you need the Serial Drama girls, you'll find them replaying the clip on a constant loop and clapping giddily. (Serial Drama)

The soap goddess reaches out to The Young and the Restless' Billy Abbott in Genoa City. (Soap Opera Examiner)  READ MORE

On today’s CBS and Days of our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the latest in storylines and news from the previous week, including:

Daniel Cosgrove joins As the World Turns. What impact might his character have on Luke and Noah’s story? Tom Pelphrey arrived in Oakdale promising youth to those that would listen. Where is this story headed and should ATWT stop while they are ahead? Katie continues to mourn Brad as Jack goes on a quest for redemption.

Steffy kisses Bill on The Bold and The Beautiful before he marries Katie. Bill and Katie’s wedding was a simple affair, but did it mean the brides maids needed to look so bad? Luke thinks Bill looked like Burt Reynolds’ Boss Hogg from The Dukes of Hazzard movie. Jamey thinks he looked like a pimp. What is Sandy’s deal and what could she be hiding?

Crystall Chappell has “Chappelled” Taylor Spreitler in their scenes together, but before there was a "Chappell” there was a "Sorel.” Is Mia Carly’s daughter? Louise Sorel is back as Vivian and since this the first CBS/Days podcast Jamey’s been back on since her return he shares his reaction to her comeback. Nicole’s house of cards is crumbling around her as Sami confronts her.

Thom Bierdz speaks out about his departure from The Young and the Restless. Deacon and Phyllis have smokin’ hot chemistry, should Y&R pursue it or will they just stick to their playbook? Daniel and Amber get married. Mac decides to carry Cane and Lily’s baby. Does this mean it will be that much easier to fast forward the show?

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 On Dec. 5, one day after Crystal Chappell and Jessica Leccia reunite in the highly-anticipated web soap opera Venice, the sapphic supercouple will be on hand for uber event promoter Mike Gold's "So Long Springfield" event at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!

"Our last event was in Atlanta on November 7 and it was flawless," says Gold. "The fans and actors had a great time and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback." READ MORE

It's a blast from the past on The Bold and the Beautiful and As the World Turns as familiar faces return. B&B even claims their story is one we'll "never forget." Watch this week's promo after the jump.

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No. 20: Hayden Panettiere - Guiding Light

It's been some time since Heroes star and Guiding Light alum Hayden Panettiere earned a spot on the Daytime Confidential Top 20. In September she just missed out on a DC Top 20 ranking, coming in at No. 23. In October she returns to the DC Top 20 at No. 20. READ MORE

On today's Daytime Confidential Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie pick the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and read listener's choices on air.

All this and much more on today's show.

Help support and improve the Daytime Confidential podcast: Take a few minutes to fill out the two Daytime Confidential listener surveys: Listener Survey A l

Be sure to leave your comments on all the latest goings on in the world of soaps by calling the Daytime Confidential comment line by calling 917-677-9757.

Listen to Daytime Confidential by clicking on the Daytime Confidential Player at the bottom of this post or Download us for FREE via iTunes. Vote for us on Podcast Alley. Add us as a Friend on MySpace and Facebook.

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It's  November Sweeps month which has made for some great soap watching, but isn't all wine and roses. Here is a quick rundown of what I liked, didn't like, hated or just didn't understand on CBS this week.

The Good

Stephanie rockin' the martinis on The Bold and the Beautiful. Seriously, she was hilarious, especially after she realized Katie and Bill were getting married in a public park in Van Nuys. Ol' Steph commented she'd have paid good money to see the wealthy Bill Spencer hitching up in the San Fernando Valley. She also shared stellar scenes with ex-husband Eric, who she dissed for hosting a reception when he clearly should have told Donna to pound salt. She did it without spilling a drop of those martinis. Atta girl! READ MORE