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shares three grown sons. "I am very happy and fulfilled," the actress said. "And the kids are all right." This is no news to the soap press. Garrett was always comfortably out to everyone in the industry. Congrats!

  THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, GLOBAL/CBS — Phick Off!

  • Spoiler Alert: Fans of Phick will be heartbroken to learn that Nick and Phyllis will no longer be a couple for the foreseeable future. Phyllis will re-enter Jack’s orbit, while Nick plays hide the salami with Avery.

  • The latest on my feud with Eric Braeden? Seems like the superstar now wants a truce, which I gave him. Bygones.

  • Has Y&R found the new Shemar Moore? The CBS soap thinks it’s found two of ‘em! According to EW.COM, Y&R will introduce two new characters and their hunky portrayers next month. International model and soap newcomer Redaric Williams will play Tyler, while Lamon Archey, who also modeled, will portray Mason.

  • In story 411, Chelsea loses her baby thanks to Summer’s bad driving! I applaud this decision. I would also be on board with killing off Chelsea so Adam can return to the darker side of his personality. Yes, I love Missy Claire Egan as an actress but, as I’ve written before, I don’t see much use for her on the canvas.

  • Jerry Douglas is back as John Abbott’s ghost on Oct. 18 and 26. Welcome back.

  Shhh!

  SOAP OPERA MYSTERY HOUR

  This week’s hottest blind item!

  • Which actor is being forced out of his Emmy-winning role because of his attitude?

  New And Improved!

  SOAP PORN: Next Week's Soapgasms

  Can’t watch all the soaps this week? No worries — here’s a cheat sheet!

  TOPS OF THE TOP:

  Top Soap: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

  Top Soap Actor: Michael Muhney, Y&R

  Top Soap Actress: Susan Flannery, B&B

  Top Soap Couple: Jason and Sam, GH

  Top Tweeter: Nancy Lee Grahn

  THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

  Top Actor: Don Diamont

  Top Actress: Susan Flannery

  Top Storyline: Stephanie’s Impending Death

  Worst Storyline: Ridge’s Disappearance

  Best Couple: Bill and Katie

  Biggest Waste of Talent: Crystal Chappell

  DAYS OF OUR LIVES

  Top Actor: James Scott

  Top Actress: Eileen Davidson

  Top Storyline: Marlena Sees Kristen!

  Worst Triangle: Jen/Daniel/Nicole

  Most Boring Storyline: The Wilson Romance

  Laziest Storyline: Bo Brady’s Exit

  GENERAL HOSPITAL

  Top Actor: Steve Burton

  Top Actress: Florencia Lozano

  Top Storyline: JaSam Get Their Baby Back!

  Worst Storylines: Anything With Steven Larzzzz

  Most Annoying Character: Kristina

  Best Couple: Jason and Sam

  MIA Star: Kristina Wagner

  THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

  Top Actor: Michael Muhney

  Top Actress: Melissa Claire Egan

  Top Storyline: Sharon Burns Down The Newman Ranch!

  Most Contrived Story: Nick’s 30-something children!

  Lamest Couple: Danny and Christine

  Most Annoying Character: Victor Newman

  Most Overexposed Character: Victor Newman

  Best Couple: Abby and Carmine

  The Idiot Ratings

  NIELSEN MILK: Oct. 1-5/12

  Winner: Another Major Win For GH!

  Loser: The Victor Newman Slurpfest Loses Viewers for Y&R!

  Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings

  (Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

  Total Viewers

  1. Y&R 4,418,000 (-32,000/+154,000)

  2. B&B 3,189,000 (-79,000/+380,000)

  3. GH 2,714,000 (+193,000/+117,000) *

  4. DAYS 2,399,000 (+43,000/-172,000)

  * Highest since March 28-April 2, 2011

  Households

  1. Y&R 3.3/12 (-.1/+.1)

  2. B&B 2.4/8 (-.1/+.3)

  3. GH 2.0/7 (+.1/+.1)

  4. DAYS 1.9/6 (+.1/same)

  Women 18-49 Viewers

  1. Y&R 856,000 (+46,000/-9,000)

  2. GH 663,000 (+109,000/-83,000)

  3. B&B 633,000 (-6,000/+80,000)

  4. DAYS 473,000 (-23,000/-198,000)

  Women 18-49 Rating

  1. Y&R 1.3/9 (same/-.1)

  2. B&B 1.0/7 (same/+.1)

  2. GH 1.0/7 (+.1/-.2)

  4. DAYS 0.7/5 (-.1/-.3)