On episode 1186 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines.

BEYOND THE GATES Andre chooses Dani over Ashley. Martin has a self-righteous meltdown over his daughter's "Magnum" scandal. Kat doesn't deserve the blame, and Eva calling Ted "Dad" sets her off. Luke predicts Izaiah will turn out to be Joey's son.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Taylor and Deacon's chemistry is undeniable, and Sheila senses a threat. What will Luna do next to get out of prison? B&B's refusal to use the word "rape" continues to kneecap the story. Electra is at her best when she's mean.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Who is the pumpkin slasher? Rachel is a demon seed child, but so was Ciara when she was Rachel's age. Will Rachel grow up into a good girl like Ciara or a bad girl like Sami? Johnny and Chanel finally get their baby, but it's Leo and Javi's goodbye that won the week.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Tracy triumphs over Ronni and Martin when she discovers Monica's will. Jane Elliot and Erica Slezak delivered a master class. Slezak should put herself up for a Guest Daytime Emmy next year. Is Laura a hypocrite for kicking Martin out but being friendly with Sonny?

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Roger Howarth's reveal as Matt Clark divides the panel. Mel delivers a crash-course history lesson on Matt's past with Sharon and Nick for newer viewers. Noah's new face reveal was pointless. Y&R needs to dive into Noah and Audra's connection. Sharon Case turned simple dialogue into grounded grief.

Episode Outline

00:00 – Cold Open • Luke Kerr previews the week's lineup and welcomes the panel.

02:30 – The Young and the Restless • Roger Howarth is Matt Clark and Clark's resurrection sparks debate • Melodie recaps the 1990s Matt Clark saga — Sharon, Nick, and the Carter Mills twist • Noah's face-reveal scene gets roasted; Sharon Case earns praise for understated emotion

18:30 – The Bold and the Beautiful • Taylor and Deacon's therapy tension blurs professional lines as Sheila plays puppet master • Luna manipulates her cellmate to fake injuries • Panel slams the show's refusal to call Will's assault what it was — rape

30:30 – Beyond the Gates • "Magnum condoms" make their daytime debut • Isaiah and Joey's connection raises paternity flags — Joey may be Isaiah's real father • Andre chooses Dani, closing the triangle with quiet honesty and earned emotion

44:30 – Days of Our Lives • Johnny and Chanel finalize baby Trey's adoption • Leo and Javi's goodbye draws tears and Emmy chatter • Speculation grows over Sami's engagement and what her comeback means

56:30 – General Hospital • Tracy finds Monica's will and exposes Martin's fraud • Erica Slezak's guest arc earns high praise • Laura kicks Martin out

01:10:00 – Final Thoughts • Mel: Winterfest on Beyond the Gates • Jillian: Quartermaines need their cutthroat edge back • Josh: Ernestine Johnson Morrison's standout background work • Luke: Don't steer Anna and Jason romantic

All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast!

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