Tom Holland has offered a mysterious new tease about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, revealing that the true meaning behind the film’s title may not become clear until its final shot.

Speaking in the new Disney+ documentary Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man, Holland suggested that the “brand new day” referenced in the title is not where Peter Parker’s latest story begins.

“The ‘Brand New Day’ of this movie, it isn’t the beginning,” Holland said. “It’s the last frame of this movie.”

The cryptic comment has immediately sparked theories about how the upcoming Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures film could end. While the title initially appeared to reference Peter beginning a new life following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Holland’s statement suggests the movie may instead conclude with a major transformation or new beginning for the character.

At the end of No Way Home, Doctor Strange’s spell caused the entire world to forget Peter Parker. Peter was left completely alone, separated from MJ and Ned while continuing to protect New York City as Spider-Man.

Some fans believe the final frame could show Peter finally accepting his new life and moving forward from everything he lost. Others think the ending may reveal that the physical changes and evolving powers teased in the film are permanent, creating a dramatically different version of Spider-Man moving forward.

A more extreme theory connects Holland’s comments to unconfirmed rumors involving the symbiote and Peter potentially being brought back from the dead. Other fans have suggested the “brand new day” could introduce another Spider-Man, including the long-awaited arrival of Miles Morales in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

None of those theories have been confirmed, and Holland’s carefully worded tease could ultimately point toward a more emotional conclusion rather than a massive franchise changing twist.

The comment does make one thing clear. Whatever happens during the final moments of Spider-Man: Brand New Dayappears likely to establish the next chapter of Peter Parker’s journey in the MCU.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026.

Guy Ritchie is everywhere — Netflix, Prime Video, and even Paramount+. The prolific writer/director has been working with some of the world’s biggest streamers, delivering his signature stories to vast audiences. On Netflix, he has The Gentlemen, a crime thriller starring Theo James. Meanwhile, he just delivered a hit series for Prime Video with Young Sherlock. The streaming service has also enlisted him and Rob Williams to develop Capital, a crime thriller set in London. But Capital won’t be the first time Ritchie has explored London’s criminal underbelly. He has delivered a riveting story of warring crime families in one of his earliest ventures onto the small screen.

The series is also Ritchie’s first engagement with Paramount+. He serves as an executive producer and episodic director in the star-studded thriller that premiered in 2025. The series follows a fixer, Harry Da Souza, played by Tom Hardy. He has his ear on the ground in London’s criminal world, but he remains entangled with the largest crime family, the Harrigans. Additionally, the show features performances from Pierce Brosnan as Conrad Harrigan and Helen Mirren as Maeve Harrigan. Titled MobLand, it is the largest non-American show on Paramount+, with over 25 million views.

Aside from Taylor Sheridan‘s shows, MobLand remains one of the most popular Paramount+ dramas, occasionally appearing in the top ten. Ahead of a new season this September, MobLand is once again back on the charts. The series recently returned to Paramount+’s top ten after the streamer announced its return date and shared a new trailer. It’s not uncommon for news like a premiere date to inspire people to revisit their watchlist and catch up before a new season, giving the show a viewership boost. Meanwhile, MobLand Season 1 has also been licensed to Netflix for international viewers, pushing it up the charts as a bigger second season looms.

‘MobLand’ Gets Even More Chaotic in Epic Season 2 Trailer

Paramount+ has unveiled a brand-new trailer for the season that is approximately two months out. Everyone is back, and the trailer proves why they wanted to keep Hardy on the show, even after he was nearly fired. Despite being a fixer for the Harrigans, Harry is not oblivious to the fractures developing within the family. And for him, the best gangster should win; if the Harrigans’ familial troubles sink them, Harry loses. Is it time to start looking elsewhere? Meanwhile, everyone in the Harrigan family puts their craziness on display as they seek to reestablish control in North London. That’s easier said than done when they can’t trust the person next to them.

MobLand returns on September 18. Catch up with the first season on Paramount+ in the US and stay tuned for more updates.

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Kris Jenner is mourning the loss of one of the most important figures in her life and the Kardashian-Jenner family legacy. The reality TV matriarch announced Thursday that her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, has died at age 91.

While fans came to know MJ through her frequent appearances on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and the family’s subsequent reality shows, her influence on the Kardashian-Jenner empire stretched back decades before the cameras ever arrived.

In a lengthy and emotional tribute shared on social media, Jenner reflected on the lessons, love, and values her mother passed down through generations of the family.

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“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Jenner wrote on Instagram. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye.”

The 70-year-old described her mother as “the heart of our family” and credited her with teaching the values that would become central to the Kardashian-Jenner family’s close-knit bond. “She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments,” Jenner continued.

The reality star also reflected on the lasting impact her mother had on her children and grandchildren, writing that she sees pieces of MJ in every generation of the family. “My heart is broken into a million pieces,” Jenner concluded. “I love you forever Mommy.”

MJ Shannon Helped Shape The Kardashian Family Long Before Reality TV

Long before the Kardashian-Jenners became household names, MJ was building a successful business of her own. In 1980, she founded Shannon & Co., a children’s boutique in San Diego that became a family gathering place and an early introduction to entrepreneurship for her grandchildren.

In a 2012 interview with The Daily Beast, MJ recalled a young Kim Kardashian spending time in the store and showing an early fascination with business. “I recall Kim sitting on this very floor and counting money,” MJ said. “She would sing, ‘Counting is the game, and money is my name.’”

The story has since become one of the family’s favorite examples of Kim’s entrepreneurial instincts long before she built her billion-dollar business empire.

MJ Endured Personal Tragedy Throughout Her Life

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While millions of viewers came to know Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon through reality television, her connection to the Kardashian-Jenner family stretched back decades before the cameras arrived.

MJ gave birth to Kris Jenner in 1955 and later separated from Kris’ father, Robert “Bob” Houghton, when Kris was 7 years old. She eventually married businessman Harry Shannon, who became a father figure to both Kris and her younger sister, Karen Houghton. At the time, MJ operated a children’s clothing store in San Diego, a business that would later play an important role in the family’s life. Following Harry’s hospitalization in 2003, Kris stepped in to help keep the store running.

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“My dad was in a car accident in 2003, and when he was in the hospital, my mom wanted to close the store, but I said I would run it for her,” Kris recalled in a 2015 interview with Haute Living. “I was exhausted trying to make it all work from San Diego, but I knew my mom and dad needed me.”

Harry later died from a staph infection contracted while hospitalized, a loss Kris described as “so devastating” for the family. In the years that followed, she threw herself into new business ventures, including opening a children’s boutique with her daughter, Kourtney Kardashian, before eventually agreeing to star on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

MJ Frequently Stole The Show With Her Unfiltered Advice

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As the family’s fame exploded, MJ became a beloved recurring presence on both “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” often stealing scenes with her humor and candid advice.

One of her most memorable reality TV moments came in a 2022 episode of The Kardashians, when Kim Kardashian revealed that MJ had once offered an unexpected piece of relationship advice.

“My grandma told me that you really live life when you have sex in front of the fireplace,” Kim said while discussing then-boyfriend Pete Davidson, adding that she and the comedian had taken MJ’s advice “in honor” of her grandmother.

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Kris Previously Opened Up About MJ’s Health Struggles

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In recent years, Kris Jenner had spoken candidly about her mother’s declining health and the emotional toll it was taking on the family.

During a 2025 episode of The Kardashians, Kris revealed that MJ had been struggling following the death of her daughter, Karen Houghton, who passed away in 2024 at age 65. “She’s frail,” Kris said in a confessional. “Ever since my sister passed away, she’s been super sad.”

The episode also showed MJ discussing some of the physical challenges she had been facing, including mobility issues caused by ongoing pain. For Kris, watching her mother struggle was particularly difficult. “This makes me really sad,” she said through tears. “I just hate it when she’s in so much pain.”

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This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.

The investigation into what happened during a Fourth of July gathering in Mississippi continues to unfold as new details emerge surrounding the death of Nolan Xavier Wells. As authorities work to piece together the final moments before his death, the FBI has stepped in to assist local investigators while concerns over online threats and unanswered questions continue to draw attention.

RELATED: Newly Released Audio Shows Nolan Xavier Wells’ Friends Calling For Help After Boat Reportedly Malfunctioned, GPS Data Also Shared (LISTEN)

FBI Tracks Threats Amid Nolan Xavier Wells’ Investigation

The FBI’s Jackson office confirmed it is assisting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office as investigators continue looking into Nolan Xavier Wells’ death. In a statement obtained by NBC affiliate WLBT, the federal agency said local authorities remain in charge of the investigation but that the FBI has provided support in areas where federal resources and partnerships could help.

The FBI also said it is working to address “interstate threats” made against individuals connected to the case. While officials have not revealed who received the threats or provided additional details about their nature, the agency confirmed it remains prepared to support investigators as they continue searching for answers for Nolan’s family and the surrounding community.

Nolan’s Circle Speaks Out Amid Harassment

As speculation surrounding the case continues online, some people connected to Nolan Wells say they have faced threats and harassment. Tracestin Shepherd, a friend of Nolan’s, previously shared that he and others who were with Nolan during the Fourth of July outing received threatening messages online.

“We’re all young adults and we’re still learning this whole adulthood slash life thing,” Shepherd said during an interview with ABC News’ Aaron Katersky on ‘Good Morning America.’ “We did no wrong here, and we don’t understand how we’re getting so much hate behind it.” Other community members have also stepped away from social media amid the backlash. Ashlee Cole, a local judge whose son was among the group with Nolan on the holiday, previously said she deactivated her account after concerns about threats and the circulation of her family’s photos online.

Attorney Ben Crump Says Case Heads To Grand Jury

Attorney Ben Crump, who represents Nolan’s parents, said after meeting with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office that the case will move forward to a grand jury once the sheriff’s investigation is complete. Crump said he hopes investigators present all relevant evidence and witness information so the grand jury can review the case thoroughly and fairly. Meanwhile, Nolan’s family continues preparing to honor his life, with funeral services scheduled for July 20 at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

RELATED: Nolan Xavier Wells’ Parents Say They “Don’t Know” Tracestin Shepherd, As Updated Funeral Info Shared & Jackson County DA Speaks Out

Roomies, the Kardashian family is going through a heartbreaking loss. Kris Jenner took to social media to share the devastating news that her mother, Mary Jo Campbell — better known as “MJ” has passed away. Kris shocked fans when she announced MJ’s passing in an emotional social media post.

RELATED: Prayers Up! 5 Things To Know About Nolan Xavier Wells As Loved Ones Mourn His Death (PHOTOS) 

Kris Jenner Reflects On Her Mother’s Legacy In Heartfelt Post

On Thursday, July 16, Kris Jenner shared the heartbreaking news that her mother, MJ, passed away at 91 years old. Kris shared a throwback photo of her mom on Instagram, alongside a lengthy message reflecting on MJ’s legacy and expressing how heartbroken she feels about saying goodbye. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. 😞💔 There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye.” 

While Kris is grieving the loss of her mother, she shared that MJ’s legacy will live on forever. Kardashian-Jenner fans know MJ from her many appearances throughout the family’s reality series. At this time, Kris has not shared MJ’s cause of death.

“Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort knowing that love like yours never truly leaves us. Your love will live on in our family, in our traditions, in every moment we are together, and in every life you touched. When I look at my kids and my grandkids, I will forever see pieces of you in all of us,” Kris continued in part.

See her full tribute below.

Fans Remember MJ’s Sweet Moments With The Kardashian-Jenner Family

After The Shade Room shared Kris Jenner’s message about MJ, the Roomies flooded the comment section with reactions. Plenty of fans reflected on MJ’s legacy and sent their condolences to the Kardashian-Jenner family.

Instagram user @nunukashh wrote, “I know they hurt they was a close family MJ was always on the show.” 

Instagram user @hollisister_ wrote, “Omg I’m so saaaddd . Rest in peace to REALEST in the family 😢” 

While Instagram user @jakelloliver_ wrote, “MJ gave it a loooooooong run. What a blessing to see ya child be widely successful on top of that ya grandkids billionaires ect. Definitely can rest easy knowing ya legacy is set.” 

Then, Instagram user @natural4real_ wrote, “🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 she lived a beautiful life. Job well done. RIP 😇” 

Another Instagram user, @yarin_atashkin, wrote, “Now that’s heartbreaking news we all grew up on her.” 

Instagram user @chadaleece wrote, “Y’all….A moment of silence for MJ 🥺🩷 She definitely had a good run!” 

Then, another Instagram user @iamkeithlee_ wrote, “Not Auntie MJ my girl lived a long beautiful life 🕊️😭😭💔” 

While another Instagram user @lencibaybee wrote, “🥺🥺🥺🥺 this really makes me sad!!!” 

Finally, Instagram user @gift.jijana wrote, “This is so tragic, prayers to them 😢” 

Kim Kardashian Shares Loving Tribute To “MJ” Through Family Throwback Photos

Kim Kardashian also took to Instagram to honor her grandmother, sharing a collection of throwback flicks featuring her and MJ, as well as precious family moments with North, Psalm, Saint, and Chicago West. The Skims founder called MJ her best friend and said the lessons and values her grandmother passed down will live with her forever.

“You will always be a part of me, I love you soooooo much and I will miss you forever and ever. 🤍 YOU ARE THE BEST OF US!!!” Kim wrote in part.

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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 4.As the first spin-off series in the franchise, House of the Dragon carries Game of Thrones‘ legacy, making comparisons between the two series inevitable, despite significant differences. As always, it is hard for the new series to beat fans’ lingering nostalgia for the original, but in one area, House of the Dragon has surpassed Game of Thrones, and that is in its portrayal of the dragons. A vital part of both series, the Targaryens’ dragons are what set them apart. Although Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) story relies on her bringing them back from extinction, the prequel has many more opportunities to highlight the creatures.

House of the Dragon does better with dragons, but it’s that the series has more of them (though it does) or that they are bigger (which they are). The real difference is the prequel’s portrayal of dragons, as they have distinct personalities and strong relationships with their riders. Even though there are roughly five times more dragons than in Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon manages to make them unique, using them better and allowing the audience to connect with them in a way that Game of Thrones never did.

‘House of the Dragon’ Gives the Dragons Personalities

While House of the Dragon aims to show how little control over the dragons the Targaryens actually had, it personifies the dragons themselves, making them more than weapons. This is a strength of the show as it makes them more interesting and likable. Though some have more screentime than others, each dragon displays a personality that helps the audience tell them apart. Vhagar is slow but quick to violence, Caraxes is fierce and defiant, Seasmoke has a puppy-like energy, and so forth. Season 3, Episode 4, “Tumbleton,” highlights this with three in particular. In a scene shared between Daemon (Matt Smith), Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), and their respective dragons, Caraxes shows off his aggression as he faces off with Sheepstealer. Sheepstealer, in turn, demonstrates a volatile and surprisingly protective personality as he tries to defend Rhaena from their unexpected visitors. The episode also explores Tessarion, who displays his loyalty to Daeron (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) by trying to guard him from Ormund (James Norton). These are just a handful of examples that show how the dragons express personality throughout the series, proving that no two are the same.

This is a vast improvement from Game of Thrones, which doesn’t manage to show dragons with the same level of personality. With only three, it should be easier to separate them, but the series only highlights Drogon, the largest of Daenerys’ dragons, as an independent and aggressive creature. It is vital to the story that Daenerys has three dragons, in a mirror of Aegon the Conqueror, but the other two — Rhaegal and Viserion — are interchangeable and make few choices on their own. Game of Thrones misses the mark by not allowing the audience to become invested in the individual dragons, making their eventual deaths less tragic as fans feel more for Daenerys than the dragons themselves. Meanwhile, House of the Dragon does the opposite, as each dragon is both its own character and an extension of their rider, making the war that much more bloody.

‘House of the Dragon’ Shows the Bond Between a Dragon and Their Rider

Not only do the dragons have more personality, but their connection to their riders is more thoroughly explored in House of the Dragon. One way the show does this is by showing the process of dragonriders claiming their dragon, through Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) in Season 1 and in the Red Sowing. However, the bond goes much deeper than that. Season 1’s finale shows Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) Syrax reacting to her emotions, then Season 2 shows Sunfyre’s joy at seeing Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), and so forth. In many ways, these bonds are enhanced by shared personality traits between dragon and rider, like Vhagar’s affinity for bold and aggressive riders or Caraxes seeking out a fight in Season 3, Episode 4 in a Daemon-esque move. This explains why dragons can be so choosy about their riders, as the dragon and their rider often share personality traits.

In fairness, House of the Dragon has more opportunity to do this because in Game of Thrones, only Daenerys has significant time with a dragon, and of the three, she only bonds with Drogon. Admittedly, Jon (Kit Harington) rides Rhaegal, but they do not display a distinct bond like the dragons and their riders in House of the Dragon. This leaves a lot unknown about dragons and dragonriders, which makes sense in that timeframe, as so much information was lost in the generations without dragons. It’s undeniable that when it comes to the dragons, House of the Dragon is far superior to Game of Thrones, but with the creatures being such a large part of the prequel’s story, that is for the best.

House of the Dragon is streaming on HBO Max with new episodes on Sundays.

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Bold and the Beautiful fans, we have got shocking info about Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) and Eric Forrester (John McCook) that has my jaw dropped. The source is very credible, but they qualified it as unconfirmed, but because I love leaks, I’m going to share it with you.

Bear in mind, it’s not confirmed yet. So, this is about Will’s bizarre new storyline where Brad Bell has him getting violent and the spoiler says Eric may be hurt soon. It’s We’re going to talk about whether Will does something unforgivable.

Bold and the Beautiful: Will Pleads with Electra

So, this week we’ve got Will over at the Forrester Estate. He’s whining and crying to Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace), begging her to come back to him. Will said the beach house is lifeless without Electra and said he’s falling apart without her. And in that episode, Eric and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) said Will’s the worst thing that’s happened to Electra. That actually dropped my jaw. I guess the Foresters forgot what Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) did to her with those deep fakes. Once back in where? Texas. Is that where she’s from? And then once again in LA.

Literally all Will did to Electra was not disclose confidential trade secrets to her. And this week, Eric shows up at the Forrester mansion while Will is begging Electra to please come back to him. And Eric’s ticked off that Will is in his home. So Eric’s going to flip out on him and tell Will to stay away from the Forresters. Now, we knew that Eric was going to have words with Will. That’s confirmed. But now there’s this spoiler that’s been branded unconfirmed. That’s why I’m calling it a leak. Call it a rumor, whatever you want.

Will’s Accidental Clash with Eric on B&B

When it first came out, it said after targeting R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) again that Will lashes out and hits Eric. And I saw that and I was like, “No, no way would Will do that.” So I asked for some more information. And then the leaker shared kind of an updated version saying that R.J. and Will get into it again and Eric seems to be accidentally hit. Now, that second version sounds way more plausible because let’s be real, Will’s not violent. He never has been.

The only time he hit anyone was when he took Remy down when he was terrorizing Electra and trying to hurt her. And now they’ve changed his character, put him in grungy clothes, had Will get scruffy. It’s like Brad Bell Googled, “How do I make a character seem more dangerous?” And then they adjusted Will’s wardrobe and look.

It’s wild when the Forresters are more violent than the Spencers. Ridge literally just assaulted Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) right after Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) assaulted Katie Logan (Heather Tom) with that slap and then she vandalized the Logan showroom and then Brooke physically went after Katie and it was only Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) interrupting that stopped Brooke from hurting her sister again.

Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) nearly electrocuted Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) a few years back and Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) has done countless acts of violence, but we’re supposed to believe that Will’s the monster. And now if this spoiler manifests and he hits Eric, that’s just crazy writing. However, it being an accident makes much more sense. It gives it context, but of course, Will is still going to be villainized if it happens.

Will and Electra’s Breakup, Dylan’s Intervention on Bold and Beautiful

So, there is a spoiler photo from next week that I’ve seen that leaked out early and it shows Electra looking very concerned as she’s kneeling down in front of somebody at Bikini Bar, but you can’t see who it is. With Electra telling Will they can’t reunite, that happens this week, he’s going to be really upset. Electra may even tell Will that she loves him, but Ridge said they can’t be together. You know, the whole Forresters and Spencers don’t mix thing that R.J. and Ridge have both harped on.

Bottom line is Electra is not going to risk her job or risk upsetting her family for Will. Now, Electra says she loves Will, but clearly Electra isn’t in love with him, or else she’d stand up for Will and show him some loyalty. But Electra is a little powder puff who loves to play victim, and she’s not going to make any sort of sacrifice to be with Will. And instead, Electra is going to reject Will. And then Eric tells him to get out and stay away from the Forresters. Mind you, R.J. got hit when he was trespassing and wouldn’t leave the premises. And the Forresters keep busting into Logan offices and Brooke even threatened Katie that she would search their offices. One more case of the rules not applying to the Forresters.

Bold and the Beautiful: RJ Antagonizes Will

So, after Electra hurts Will and then Eric’s nasty to him, Will’s going to go back to Bikini Bar, have a few drinks. So, Will’s heartbroken by Electra and the ladies at Bikini are all trying to cheer him up. I’m sure Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) is part of that squad. And because it looks like Will and R.J. tangle again, I expect Will’s upset and that R.J. shows up at Bikini. Because Electra is there too next week, we could see R.J. and Electra showing up there together, you know, and he thinks it’s a date. And with Will all bummed out, I’m sure R.J. will act like a tool and run his mouth and he may spout some nonsense about lying garbage Spencers and that Electra is going to be his.

Just standard R.J. smack talk like he always does. And yeah, I can see if he’s provoked, Will pops R.J. again. I would expect that first Will tells R.J. go away and leave him alone. But we all know R.J.’s got no boundaries and all that nepo baby privilege. And if Will smacks him again, frankly, I’ll probably cheer. And then we have Electra kneeling down checking on somebody at Bikini. So that might be R.J. But after that incident, according to this leak, that’s when there’s an accident with Eric.

Eric Gets Caught in the Crossfire on B&B

And if it manifests, I’m wondering if Eric shows up at Bikini. Looks like a young people hangout, but you never know. I mean, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) owns it. He’s there sometimes. He’s, you know, in his 50s, not in his 80s like Eric. But this could happen elsewhere. But if Will and R.J. are tangling over Electra, and of course R.J.’s predictably nasty words and Will lashes out.

I could see Eric getting in the way. He might step between them thinking he’s protecting R.J. or Will hits R.J. and then he falls into Eric. No matter how it happens, if Eric is hit, if Eric is hurt, presumably accidentally, Will’s going to be seen as a monster who attacked a beloved senior citizen. And that will be the end of any chance for him and Electra to reconcile, at least for a good long while.

If this incident does happen, if the unconfirmed spoiler is right, that will then open the door for Dylan to be there for Will. Now, Dylan already mentioned that Electra will fire her if she finds out that she went over to Will’s house. So, here’s how I think it may play out after that. Dylan is clearly smitten with Will. He told her this week he feels the chemistry between them and would test it out, but he’s not over Electra.

Bold and Beautiful: Dylan Steps Up for Will

So, if Will and Electra are irrevocably done after this, I do think Dylan will risk her job and make a big sacrifice to show Will how important he is to her, and that is more than Electra has ever done for Will. And once he sees just how true and real Dylan’s feelings are for him and that Electra has abandoned him, I think he’ll stop fighting their chemistry and Dylan and Will will get together.

And yes, I’m sure Dylan will end up fired from Forrester Creations over this. But I bet anything that Bill and Katie would be more than happy to hire Dylan, who is loyal to their son in his hour of need. Long term, I feel like they’re making Will and R.J. into rivals. Kind of like Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) versus Wyatt 2.0.

And they may be trying to make Electra versus Dylan into Steffy Forrester versus Hope Logan 2.0 on The Bold and the Beautiful. So, we’ll have to wait and see if this unconfirmed spoiler manifests into something shocking next week. But if it does, I’ll say this, Brad Bell’s really doing a major disservice to the character of Will. And he’s working overtime to make fans really pile up the dislike against the Forresters, R.J. and Electra in particular.

Young and the Restless delivers Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) finally starting to put her life back together because she was kidnapped by crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) and held captive by Dr. Laurence Markham (Jere Burns). Plus, Diane nearly lost Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Things seem really good now, but are they really? Is the danger done? We’re going to talk about whether Markham comes back for Diane given how obsessed that he’s gotten with her. Let’s talk about whether we’re about to get yet another kidnapping on Y&R.

So, we’ve got Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) absolutely thrilled that his mom Diane is home and she and Jack reconciled and he should be released from the hospital fairly soon after surviving Patty’s two different attempts to kill him. But sadly, there might be another horrifying twist coming for Diane and Jack.

Young and the Restless: Diane Plays Markham

After the Beyond the Gates crossover, that’s when we found out Diane was being held captive by Dr. Markham, who had been paid by Patty to keep her. And while she was in his home, Diane was manipulating Markham into thinking she was the model patient so that she could get the upper hand on him and get away.

We also saw Diane asking Markham if there was a word to describe when a patient falls for their therapist. And the creepy doc said it’s a natural part of therapy. I don’t think it is, and it definitely shouldn’t be. And then Markham told Diane that it can be a positive part of the process.

I’m positive that he is lying and a creep. So Markham also told Diane that he was developing strong feelings for her. The difference is that she was playing Markham, but his feelings for Diane I think are very real. And Markham even called Patty to tell her that things had changed and they needed to change their plan.

So, it sounded to me like Markham didn’t want to hurt Diane. And I definitely think Markham wanted to keep Diane, but it sounds like Patty probably had an endgame of eliminating Diane and she was lying to Jack about Diane staying indefinitely in a mental hospital because she was never in one.

Markham Fell Hard for Diane on Y&R

But I absolutely think if Diane hadn’t escaped that Markham might have kept her captive indefinitely. Thankfully Diane tricked him into getting sedatives to help her sleep and she was able to drug Markham until he passed out and then she and Kyle got away from his house and his dogs.

While Diane was flirting with Markham as part of her escape plan, that unfortunately had the shrink falling head over heels. He probably had a whole twisted fantasy in his head about Diane. Much like Patty had convinced herself that she and Jack were going to remarry and live this happily ever after.

I’m sure Markham thought Diane had real and legit feelings for him. And if Markham was picturing that Diane would willingly stay with him and they could start a real relationship, that might still be in his head. And it sounds insane, but I think Dr. Markham is insane.

If that really even is his name. I’m not entirely convinced that’s the real shrink that treated Patty. He might be some nutcase who’s pretending to be the real Dr. Markham. And the shrink is either dead or held captive somewhere.

Young and the Restless: Markham’s Obsession and Kidnapping Risks

You know, this Markham person may not be real. We’ll see. But after Diane drugged Markham and she and Kyle got out of there, they came home and found Jack stabbed and bleeding out. And then, of course, Patty claimed Diane attacked them both. And the cops, who are morons, apparently, without asking Kyle any questions or checking to see if Diane had an alibi, arrested her, and DA Christine Williams (Lauralee Bell) talked about them having evidence against Diane. All they had was Patty’s statement. That’s it. Nothing else.

A known violent psychopath who tried to kill Jack before said somebody else stabbed him. His wife. His wife that he still loves that the whole family says didn’t do it. There were no fingerprints on the knife because Patty wore a glove. There was no other physical evidence. And if Detective Burrow (Matt Cohen) had asked Kyle, he would have said he and Diane had walked in the door together moments before they found him.

It was all so sloppy. And with Patty now locked up and being denied bail, Diane and Jack should be able to relax. But with Markham now missing and I’m assuming still very much obsessed with Diane, she has good reason to be worried. And she is. And I absolutely think that she’s right to be, which she was talking to Kyle and Jack about.

Is Markham Plotting on Y&R?

They don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Right now, nobody knows where Markham is, and of course that makes Diane nervous. But Kyle and Jack seem to think that the guy is gone. And they basically told Diane that it’d be stupid for Markham to stay around in town, and it would be.

The guys figure that the doctor’s long gone trying to avoid Patty, trying to avoid the cops, trying to stay out of jail. But I wonder, is Markham really gone? First of all, I haven’t seen any confirmation that Jere Burns wrapped his run on Young and the Restless.

Second, it would be a really random, non-confrontational exit for him just to slide out of town and forget about Diane after Markham was so hot for her. Now, I will say that fans are really ticked off about all the kidnappings we’ve had on Y&R.

This year alone, we had Mariah Copeland snatching Dominic and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) fake kidnapping Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and the twins. Patty kidnapped Jack. Then Patty kidnapped Diane. Then before that, we had Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) snatching people in Vegas, multiple people.

Young and Restless Fans Sick of Kidnappings

The kidnapping thing’s getting old and I absolutely hate to think Josh Griffith would do another kidnapping. But based on what we’re seeing with Markham being mysteriously off the grid, you know, there’s good reason. So, we got Diane scared and my Spidey senses are tingling that Markham might kidnap Diane with a plan to run off with her.

With CBS still in the hiring process to nail down a new writer, we’ve got more of his writing yet to come. CBS daytime said they’re aiming to have the new headwriter in place for the start of season 54, which is October. We are still halfway through July, y’all. So, buckle up for more of Josh Griffith’s nonsense.

And that means we may see Markham pop back up when Diane least expects it and he may snatch her up again. We’ve got Kyle bargaining with crazy Patty this week to take down Victor and to blame him for what she did. So, Patty might also throw Markham under the bus. If the manhunt for him heats up, we could see Markham getting desperate and he may decide to make a grab for Diane before leaving Genoa City for good.

Young and the Restless: Markham Catches Diane Off-Guard

I guess maybe she shouldn’t have flirted so hard trying to make Markham fall for her because it seems like he did. Plus, we’ve got Kyle focused on taking Victor down and getting revenge. So, he’s looking in another direction. And of course, Jack is still in the hospital. We don’t know when he’s going to get out.

And even when he’s home, he’s likely going to be either bedridden or stuck on the couch for a few weeks because of the brutal stabbing. So, Markham could probably catch Diane alone, maybe at the house, maybe on the way to the hospital to visit Jack, maybe on the way somewhere.

And then Markham makes a move. Hopefully with Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) and Kyle moving back into the mansion and Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) also in town, Diane won’t be alone too often. But it only takes a moment for a creep like Markham to grab somebody. And because Genoa City is the kidnapping capital of the soap world, Diane may get kidnapped again if Markham shows back up. We’ll see.

Days of Our Lives saw Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) being cold as ice towards Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) since her resurrection. But things could take a major turn when Lexie is hospitalized soon after another scary collapse.

Abe Carver’s (James Reynolds) wife is on her deathbed soon and that is going to change everything. Let’s talk about what Lexie may ask of Paulina as her last wish on her deathbed.

Days of our Lives: Lexie Carver Back from the Dead

So, Lexie has given Paulina nothing but grief since her brother EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and the family’s mad scientist Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) resurrected her. Honestly, it was pretty impressive to drag Lexie back from death after 15 years.

But Rolf and EJ were determined to bring Lexie back to life once science could combat the brain tumor that killed her. And remember, this was Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) dying wish. And of course, all of Salem was stunned to see Lexie among the living, most of all Abe and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews). We know that EJ kept Lexie’s resurrection hush hush for as long as he could.

DOOL: EJ Shocks Paulina

The problem was the secret state-of-the-art lab in the basement of University Hospital that EJ set up needed a ton of electricity and Paulina kept using her mayoral powers to try and shut down EJ and the lab. And then Paulina finally confronted EJ about the power grid, threatened to shut it all down.

So, he took Paulina down to the secret lab that she was threatening to have investigators tear apart. So, EJ decided to show Paulina his big secret project and that was a nuclear truth bomb that EJ dropped on Paulina. She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Abe’s beloved Lexie in the tube and then EJ put it off on her and told Paulina she could shut it down and it would end Lexie’s chance to resurrect.

And of course, Paulina was horrified and wasn’t going to play God with Lexie’s life hanging in the balance like that. So ultimately, Paulina let EJ and Rolf continue their work and Paulina agreed to keep it a secret from Abe and Theo because EJ wasn’t entirely sure the whole process would work.

Days of our Lives: Paulina Consumed with Guilt & Fear

Now, in that interim, Paulina was eaten up with guilt about keeping this from Abe and she was also worried what it would mean if Lexie really did come back to life. Not too long after that, EJ decided to show Theo that his mom, Lexie, was about to return to them. And of course, EJ does nothing without a motive in mind.

He knew if Theo was focused on Lexie and her resurrection, he would step aside as CEO and then Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) could take over the role. And that was made even better because Abe had asked EJ to help get Theo out of the CEO chair. EJ didn’t put him in. If you remember, Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) brought him to town to make him CEO.

Abe’s World Turned Upside Down on Days

So, Abe was the last to find out that Lexie was coming back to them right before the rest of Salem found out. And Abe and Lexie’s reunion has been honestly bittersweet. Abe had moved on with Paulina many, many years after Lexie died. And he made this beautiful blended family with him and Paulina and Theo and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) and now the grandbabies. But Paulina told Lexie that she would step back from Abe so that he and Lexie could have their happy reunion.

And even though Paulina showed grace, you know, Lexie was pretty wicked about the whole thing. I mean, it wasn’t like Paulina stole her husband or did Lexie dirty in any way, shape, or form. It’s like the writers forgot when Paulina was on her own deathbed. Do you remember Lexie Spirit came and told Paulina it wasn’t her time to go? And spirit Lexie told Paulina she had to live for Abe. Lexie said Abe couldn’t lose two wives, but non-spirit resurrected Lexie has been a lot more petty. It’s honestly been painful to watch Paulina mourn the end of her marriage on Days of our Lives.

Days of Our Lives: Lexie’s Terminal Decline and Deathbed Wishes

The flowers that Abe gave her on their Juneteenth anniversary was a gut punch for Paulina. And then Abe had to tell her Lexie’s death certificate was revoked and that meant his and Paulina’s marriage license was revoked.

So, it was like Abe and Paulina had never married. But now, Lexie’s taken a turn for the worse. And you know she was already worried when she had some tremors and symptoms.

Then they found out some of the test rats that had gotten the same serum formula as her had died. But Rolf gave Lexie another hit of the serum, a new batch that he had finessed, and it helped her. But then her symptoms came back even worse.

And when Rolf tried again with another batch of serum, it didn’t help Lexie at all. So, now that’s it. No other options. Rolf left town because the cops are looking for him. And he let Rita know to tell EJ that there was nothing more he could do for Lexie.

Lexie Isn’t Ready to Give Up Her Second Chance on DOOL

Plus, we know Nikki Crawford’s only had a six-month run as Lexie. That’s just about up. Theo and Abe are about to lose Lexie again, and she just confided in Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) that she’s dying. Of course, Marlena is super sad to hear what’s happening to Lexie.

And Marlena, of course, has to keep this conversation secret. And Lexie needs to tell Abe and Theo herself. But the thing is, Lexie isn’t ready to do that right now. She loves the second chance she’s gotten and she really told off EJ for bringing her back before the science was more sure. And then when Lexie was at the DiMera mansion, she just dropped unconscious.

EJ put her on the sofa and then Rita reminded EJ. Rolf said that Lexie would be falling unconscious more and more and then she would just be gone. And that’s getting closer by the day. So, EJ’s distraught. And I suspect that Lexie is going to collapse again when she’s with Theo and Abe or they come home and find her collapsed and they rush her to the hospital.

Days of our Lives: Lexie’s Time Is Almost Up

We know from the summer promo that Lexie is in a hospital bed soon, conscious but looking ill and Theo and Abe are at her side and EJ shows up to see his sister and Abe’s raging at him to get out. However, I’m sure Lexie is going to want to see her brother EJ before she dies again.

And I also suspect that Lexie may want to talk to Paulina now that she knows her time’s running out and that she will be dead for good. Lexie’s not going to get a third chance. And she already knows how much Abe grieved her death.

He told Lexie he didn’t move on for a very long time. Then he met Paulina and finally did after a decade of mourning. So I think Lexie isn’t going to want Abe to be alone grieving her death again. There’s not a whole lot that Lexie can do for Theo, but she can do something for Abe.

So, I suspect Lexie makes a deathbed request to Paulina. But first, you know, we’ll see Lexie may ask Paulina to forgive the way that she’s behaved. And then I think Lexie will ask Paulina to be there and to reconcile with Abe once Lexie transitions.

Lexie Asks Paulina to Take Care of Abe on Days

So, I think she doesn’t want Abe to be lost in grief and stuck all alone again for another decade. And Lexie knows that Paulina loves Abe and vice versa. At least Lexie got the chance to love Abe again for a while. And she got the chance to know Theo is a grown man. But I do think Lexie asks Paulina to be there for Abe to stick close and take him in her arms once Lexie passes.

Given the way that things are going for her right now, Lexie should probably speak to Paulina sooner rather than later because I’m not sure how much time Lexie has left, but it doesn’t look like a lot. And Lexie may also tell Abe that she has a deathbed request for him, too. Lexie may tell Abe that he has her blessing and that he should be with Paulina once she’s gone.

Days of our Lives: Lexie Tells Abe to Move on

Now, I’m sure Abe’s not going to want to have that conversation, but I think Lexie will be pragmatic and tell Abe, “I don’t want you to be alone. Promise me that you will go back to Paulina,” and she may ask the same of Abe’s sort of ex-wife. I don’t even know if she’s an ex-wife now because their marriage basically evaporated. But I think that’s what Lexie is going to ask Paulina for as well on her deathbed.