Batman may not be immortal or not have superpowers, but the world around him is filled with some of the most powerful and dangerous characters in the DC Universe who force him to keep a vigilant eye on Gotham City. From villains who can manipulate minds and control nature, such as Poison Ivy and Scarecrow, to deranged and dangerous madmen like the Joker, Batman has faced opponents far beyond the limits of ordinary humans, each with their own fascinating backstory and motive for taking down The Dark Knight.

Gotham City has its fair share of reputable villains and anti-heroes who have demonstrated abilities that make them incredibly difficult to defeat. What makes characters such as Ra’s al Ghul and Bane especially interesting is that their power comes in many different forms — physical strength, advanced technology, supernatural abilities, intelligence, immortality, and sheer determination that make them among the most powerful Batman characters.

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Poison Ivy

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Pamela Lillian Isley, also known as Poison Ivy, is a doctor of botany turned ecoterrorist and an iconic DC villain who has the incredible ability to control plants and nature using an elemental force known as “Green,” making her one of Gotham’s most powerful adversaries. Unlike other Batman villains, Ivy isn’t after power or wealth, and selflessly fights to protect nature from human interference at any cost, which usually causes her to clash with Batman.

She can manipulate vegetation, create massive plant creatures, control people with pheromones, and rapidly regenerate, which is why she has a reputation for being an unpredictable and deadly force. Her powers are constantly evolving and can even affect entire environments without warning, making her much more than a typical Gotham villain who often gives Batman a run for his money. Combined with her superior intelligence, seductive charm, and unbreakable connection to the natural world, Poison Ivy can be an extremely dangerous and powerful opponent — even for the Caped Crusader.

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Scarecrow

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Dr. Jonathan Crane is a brilliant psychologist at Arkham Asylum and a professor at Gotham University whose lifelong obsession with fear led him to develop an unethical hallucinogenic drug. This allows him to terrorize Gotham City as the self-proclaimed Master of Fear known as Scarecrow. Using his powerful fear toxin, Scarecrow can control the minds of his victims and cause terrifying hallucinations that force them to experience their deepest and darkest fears with no escape in sight.

In some versions, Scarecrow’s fear toxin can affect large groups of people and create widespread chaos, which can sometimes be more destructive than a physical weapon, making him one of the most dangerous Batman characters. Scarecrow’s intelligence, his advanced knowledge of psychology, and his ability to exploit his enemies’ weaknesses make him powerful. He might not be the most intimidating character physically, but his education and easy access to Arkham and its collection of insane patients undeniably make Scarecrow a dangerous villain. Even Batman, who has trained himself to overcome fear, can be pushed to his limits when facing Scarecrow and his uncertain degree of madness.

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Mr. Freeze

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Mr. Freeze was originally introduced in the comics as a mad scientist known as Mr. Zero, but was renamed Mr. Freeze in 1966. In 1992, the character was reinvented for Batman: The Animated Series as the tragic villain, Victor Fries, who turns to crime to find a cure for his terminally ill wife, Nora, who has been cryogenically frozen by him. Despite his heartbreaking backstory, Freeze is still one of Batman’s most enduring villains, whose advanced cryogenic technology and ability to manipulate the cold rightfully earn him a place on the list.

His freeze gun can instantly immobilize enemies, create massive ice structures, and freeze objects in seconds, while his specialized suit also gives him enhanced strength and protection from freezing temperatures. Beyond his technology, Freeze is an ingenious scientist who uses his intelligence to develop increasingly powerful weapons and equipment that even surpass some of Batman’s own nifty gadgets and defenses. His determination to save his wife, Nora, also drives him to go to extraordinary lengths, making Freeze a formidable and powerful opponent who challenges Batman in more ways than one.

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The Joker

The Joker made his grand debut in the first issue of Batman in April 1940 as a run-of-the-mill murderous maniac who was intended to be killed off, but instead he turned into not only one of the most legendary characters in the Batman Universe but also one of the most famous characters in pop culture. Over the years, there have been several origin stories about the Clown Prince of Crime, who has since become one of the best Batman movie villains of all time, but one common denominator about every version of the Joker is that he’s always a criminal (and comical) mastermind who never fails to pull off a wicked surprise.

Despite his disadvantage in physical strength, the Joker is still a reckless agent of chaos whose greatest weapons are his unpredictability, intelligence, and emotional nihilism. The Joker is a skilled manipulator who uses psychological warfare, deadly gadgets, and a twisted sense of humor to execute his elaborate schemes. He has managed to outsmart Batman on numerous occasions and almost always remains two steps ahead of the people pursuing him, proving that he can be a threat even without traditional superpowers. His willingness to do the unexpected, combined with his obsession with breaking Batman mentally and emotionally, makes the Joker one of The Dark Knight’s most powerful and thrilling enemies of all time.

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Bane

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Bane was born and raised in a brutal prison on the island of Santa Prisca known as Peña Duro, and was forced to serve a life sentence for his father’s political crimes. The young man eventually became a test subject for a super-drug known as Venom, which ended up giving him superhuman strength and superior intelligence, making him one of the most powerful characters in Batman’s world. His use of the Venom drug can dramatically increase his already immense strength, allowing him to overpower opponents with little to no effort. However, Bane’s greatest advantage is that he is more than just a powerhouse.

Bane is a skilled fighter, brilliant strategist, and master manipulator who Ra’s al Ghul once said had a mind as equal as the greatest he’s ever known. Like a predator stalking his prey, Bane studies Batman and his methods and weaknesses, which gives him the opportunity to create carefully planned attacks rather than simply relying on brute force. His combination of strength, intelligence, endurance, and combat skills makes Bane one of the few villains who is easily capable of defeating Batman both physically and mentally.

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Bruce Wayne

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This list wouldn’t be complete without including the Caped Crusader himself. Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, might not have superpowers or come from another planet, but his intelligence, sharp combat skills, innovative technology, and unwavering determination undoubtedly make him by far one of the most powerful characters in his universe. Born into the wealthy and prominent Wayne family, Bruce was an only child who, after witnessing the brutal murder of his parents, Martha and Thomas Wayne, dedicates his life to protecting the people of Gotham as both Bruce Wayne and The Dark Knight.

Bruce has trained his body and mind to peak human condition, becoming an expert in martial arts, detective work, strategy, and tactics that he expertly conceals with his playboy billionaire alter ego. His advanced gadgets, armor, vehicles, and specialized equipment allow him to fight enemies far stronger than himself. What makes Bruce especially dangerous is his ability to study his opponents and prepare for their weaknesses at the perfect opportune moment. Even when facing superhuman or supernatural enemies, Batman’s resilience, selflessness, and strategic thinking allow him to hold his own (and sometimes even more) over some of the most notorious supervillains in the DC Universe.

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Ra’s al Ghul

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Ra’s al Ghul is an international criminal mastermind who is equipped with centuries of experience, exceptional intelligence, deadly combat skills, and the power of the Lazarus Pits, dubbing him the most dangerous and powerful character in the Batman universe. As the leader of the League of Assassins, Ra’s commands a vast network of highly trained fighters and has spent generations perfecting his strategies and martial arts abilities, but one of his greatest strengths is the Lazarus Pit, which is a mysterious substance capable of healing serious injuries and restoring his body to its once youthful self, allowing him to survive situations that would be fatal to an ordinary person.

He is also a master swordsman and hand-to-hand fighter who has fought Batman on numerous occasions, proving that age is only a number. However, what truly makes Ra’s dangerous is his intelligence and long-term planning. He often thinks several steps ahead of his enemies and uses elaborate plans to achieve his goals. Based on appearance alone, Ra’s al Ghul might not seem that intimidating to those who don’t know his reputation, but his worldly knowledge, extensive resources, immortality-like longevity, and psychological tact make him a formidable opponent as well as one of the few characters who can challenge Batman on almost every level.

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March 4, 2022

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Matt Reeves, Peter Craig, Bob Kane, Bill Finger

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General Hospital suggests that the walls are closing in on Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) as her enemies continue to get evidence on her and the upper hand. And her downfall should be coming quickly.

General Hospital Fans Need Willow Brought to Justice

Fans have been really eager to see Willow finally pay consequences for all her crimes and awful deeds. We’re going to talk about who’s the one to finally take Willow down and make her pay for all the bad things she’s done. And of course, the big question is, will Willow go to Pentonville? Will she go to Shady Brook? Or will she run off?

Last week, we saw Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) getting the upper hand with Willow because he has those affidavits from Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) and Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) saying that Willow is the one who shot Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) twice in the back and tried to kill him.

Of course, they didn’t see Willow shoot him. But they heard her ringtone after the shooting and there’s phone records to corroborate. So now, Michael has forced Willow to move into the gate house on the Q grounds so he can keep her close and keep an eye on her.

Willow Scheming against Michael on GH

And Willow is now trying to get blackmail on Michael instead of just trying to find a more amicable way forward. But that’s what she does. Willow lashes out and escalates every time. And then this week we had Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) confronting Willow. Alexis told Willow that she knows she tried to kill Drew.

And Alexis agreed to stay quiet for now. But she said if Willow comes after Kai and Trina, then Alexis will destroy Willow and make sure she loses her kids and her seat in Congress. So, the threats are starting to pile up against Willow and she’s panicking and it does seem like her downfall is fast approaching.

General Hospital: Who Defeats Willow?

But of all the people with grudges against her and evidence against her, the question is which one in the end is going to take down Willow? So, I think the person who most wants to see Willow go down is Drew Cain. He’s going after Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) to try and get the evidence that he has against Drew because as long as Jack has that blackmail leverage, Drew can’t go after Willow and Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros).

Drew Comes after Willow on GH?

But that may change soon because this week, Drew convinced Ava Jerome (Maura West) to keep Brennan busy while he searches his hotel room for the incriminating evidence that could send Drew to prison. So, it looks like Ava might wind up drugging Jack to make that happen. We know that if Drew gets that evidence away from Jack, then Willow is in serious trouble.

Obviously, Drew wants payback on Willow, not only for trying to kill him. But for keeping him a prisoner in his own body for so many months. Drew suffered in silence while locked in. And he also had Sidwell threatening him. Plus, he missed out on all of that time with his daughter, Scout Cain (Kayden Brenna Tokarski).

So, if Drew is able to get this evidence away from Brennan, I think he’ll absolutely destroy Willow. I suspect that he would want to see her in Pentonville and that Drew might press criminal charges on Willow. But Drew is not exactly a sympathetic victim, and still he could probably get Willow sent to prison because of what she did.

Alexis Fed Up with Willow on General Hospital

Another person who’s poised to take her down is Alexis Davis. She just told Willow she wouldn’t turn her in for shooting Drew. Not yet. But if Willow does anything about Trina and Kai or goes after them, Alexis said she go straight to the PCPD and give them the evidence against Willow.

However, doing that might get Alexis’s law license revoked again, which Willow was quick to taunt her about. But I think Alexis is willing to risk it. Willow could face perjury charges. That’s small beans, though. But she could also face false imprisonment and assault charges for drugging Drew and keeping him locked in.

Alexis is threatening to take aim at her children and her seat in Congress. But unfortunately she gave Willow a heads up and with that she might do something crazy to Alexis that gets her in trouble with the law. Another person who might destroy Willow is Michael.

If he finds out Willow is pressuring Jack to get leverage against him, Michael may lose patience and he may just turn around and take those affidavits to the PCPD to get Willow exposed for shooting Drew.

Michael right now is being pretty reasonable given that he knows Willow tried to kill her husband. You would think that she’d be grateful that Michael didn’t already take that evidence to the PCPD. But Willow’s not. Instead, she wants to take Michael down.

So, you know, he may have enough of Willow and decide she’s too unhinged to be around their kids. I think Michael may wind up having her sent away to protect their children.

General Hospital: Tracy Despises Willow

There’s also Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot). She would love to take Willow down. Because Tracy hates her and the tensions at an all-time high now that Willow’s living on the estate again because of Michael. Bottom line, Willow’s hanging around Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Tracy is very protective of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton)’s marriage.

So, I could see Tracy triggered by Willow’s close proximity to Chase if she won’t stay away. And if Tracy finds out what kind of evidence to use against Willow, I think Tracy would not hesitate to use it. I don’t think she’d blackmail Willow. I think Tracy would just turn her into the cops in a heartbeat.

Brennan Does the Honors on GH

One last person to consider is Brennan. Because he’s going to lose it when he finds out that Willow recorded him admitting that he used WSB resources to get rid of that footage of her. And if you remember, she was on Drew Street the night she tried to kill her hubby. That’s the surveillance footage that he used his WSB resources to get rid of.

And I expect Brennan is going to go after Willow hard. We also know Brennan is dying this fall. So, it might even be Willow that ends up killing him, whether it’s intentional or accidental. Nina might be involved with that, too. Bottom line is too many people know Willow is a bad seed and she’s lashing out and taking risks that are increasingly larger. Alexis wasn’t off the mark when she called Willow a monster.

But I also think there’s something deeply wrong with Willow, like psychologically. Because she grew up without her dad most of her life. She was raised in a cult. Her mom, Harmony Miller (Inga Cadranel), handed her to Shiloh Archer (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) to rape from the time she was a teenager.

General Hospital: Willow Breaks Down?

So, I suspect when the ugly truth comes out that Willow will lose her grip on reality, between Shiloh controlling her, Harmony betraying her, and Drew gaslighting her, I think Willow is finally going to snap and have a complete and total nervous breakdown like something we’ve never seen with her before.

So, for all those reasons, because of her messed up history, I kind of don’t think she’ll do time in Pentonville. Although a lot of fans would like to see her behind bars, I tend to think whoever outs her, Drew or Tracy, you know, or maybe Willow gets herself caught red-handed doing another bad thing. I do suspect she may wind up in Shady Brook instead of prison.

And I mention this because we had a recent leak from our inside source who says Katelyn McMullen wants to take a break, a nice long one like Steve Burton and Finola Hughes did. So, General Hospital might send Willow away temporarily so that they can accommodate Katelyn McMullen’s request.

In the end though, I suspect Willow Tate will pay some consequences. But I don’t think it’s going to be life in prison like so many fans think that she deserves. There’s also some talk about Katelyn McMullen’s contract renewal and whether Willow’s absence is factored into that.

Because she’s up for renewal in October. So, they’re probably already negotiating. And I’ve also heard that if Katelyn doesn’t renew, Frank Valentini is open to recasting the role. So, Willow is here to stay either way.

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Dolly Parton’s tireless work ethic apparently left little time for sleep, according to one of the country legend’s former co-stars. Danica McKellar revealed that Parton told her she typically slept only three to five hours each night before waking up, doing her own hair and makeup, and getting straight to work.

The surprising glimpse into Parton’s private routine emerged days after her death at age 80 and helps explain how she managed to balance a seven-decade entertainment career, business empire, and extensive philanthropic work.

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Speaking with Fox News Digital, McKellar recalled what Parton told her about the demanding schedule she maintained behind the scenes. “She told me she only slept three to five hours a night. She was always dreaming stuff up and just busy. She’d sleep on her big travel bus, if she was traveling and doing things, and wake up early in the morning… She did her own hair and makeup, her own wig and her own makeup. And she’d get to work,” McKellar said.

Parton’s routine reflected the energy she brought to nearly every aspect of her career. Even while traveling, she was reportedly able to rest aboard her tour bus before preparing herself for the next day.

Despite becoming one of the most recognizable figures in country music, Parton reportedly continued handling her own elaborate look rather than relying entirely on a glam team. Her famous wigs, makeup, and rhinestone-covered wardrobe became inseparable from her public identity, but McKellar’s story suggests Parton remained personally involved in creating that image.

Danica McKellar Says The Singer Had An Incredible Work Ethic

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McKellar’s connection to Parton began through the country star’s Imagination Library. The literacy program selected McKellar’s children’s book, “Goodnight, Numbers,” for inclusion in its collection. McKellar later narrated the documentary “The Library That Dolly Built.”

Their professional relationship continued when McKellar pitched the idea for the 2019 Hallmark movie “Christmas at Dollywood,” in which she starred alongside Parton. That experience allowed the former “Wonder Years” actress to observe Parton’s approach to work firsthand.

McKellar described the “9 to 5” singer as “everything that you hope she could possibly be and much more.”

“She’s incredible, great work ethic. She wanted to rehearse a lot and I was like, ‘I would love to rehearse with you.’ I’d love to just be in her presence. She was incredible. She walked on the set and made everyone feel comfortable because people were so nervous to meet Dolly Parton,” she recalled.

Parton’s commitment to rehearsing also showed that she did not rely solely on her decades of experience. According to McKellar, the veteran performer continued preparing carefully for her work.

Dolly Parton Instantly Charmed The Entire Set

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Parton’s arrival on the “Christmas at Dollywood” set understandably made some of the cast and crew nervous. However, McKellar said the music icon immediately relaxed the room with a simple holiday greeting. “And she just walked on this set and said, ‘Merry Christmas, everybody.’ Like to the whole room and everyone just was charmed, like that was it,” she said.

Although she was an internationally famous singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur, McKellar said Parton knew how to make the people around her feel comfortable. The actress believes that ability should remain an important part of Parton’s legacy.

“Because she knew how to make everybody feel good about themselves,” McKellar said. “That’s what she taught me the most. And what I think is her message for the world, treat each other kindly. You have a choice. You have so much power, more power than you realize.”

The Country Legend Reportedly Worked Until Her Final Day

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Parton died on August 25, 2026, following what her team described as a brief battle with cancer. She died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville while surrounded by loved ones. The singer’s longtime manager reportedly said she worked “up until the day she died,” suggesting that her drive did not fade even as she faced serious health problems.

Parton had also taken steps to map out how her legacy would continue following her death. Her extraordinary productivity stretched far beyond her music. In addition to recording enduring hits such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton built Dollywood, appeared in movies and devoted substantial time to children’s literacy through the Imagination Library.

Stella Parton Says Her Sister Was ‘Always Thinking Of Others’

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Parton’s younger sister, Stella Parton, also offered an intimate look at the woman behind the public image in an emotional Instagram tribute. “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I’ve ever known,” Stella wrote. “What the world saw is exactly who she was.”

Stella claimed that her sister was willing to help others even if doctors could no longer save her. “She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future,” she wrote.

According to Stella, that willingness reflected a pattern that continued throughout Parton’s life. “My sister was always thinking of others,” she wrote. “And if you want to honor her legacy, show more kindness, lift others up, and give more of your time and resources, as she continued to do to the very end.”

The Bold and the Beautiful has Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) determined that he and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) must keep their steamy night together a secret, but we know it’s not going to stay hidden forever.

And eventually the truth is going to come out and Steffy and Carter’s spouses are going to be absolutely crushed. We’re going to discuss the possible fallout from Steffy and Carter’s secret being exposed because it is supposed to come to a head by the end of this week. But whether that means fully exposed or not remains to be seen.

Bold and the Beautiful: Carter & Steffy’s Secret Safe…for Now

And now let’s talk about the consequences coming for them. So, we saw that Carter convinced Steffy to not tell Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) even though Steffy said she couldn’t hide this from her husband. But Carter made it clear he would lose Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) forever. Whereas Steffy’s hubby may not dump her over their one night drunken whoopsie.

But I suspect that Steffy may crack and she may tell Finn anyway despite telling Carter she would keep it zipped. So, by the end of this week, we have Finn apologizing to Steffy, just going on and on about how sorry he is he didn’t tell her that Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) was in Monaco, and we’ve got Finn just sucking up. And all these apologies are making Steffy feel guilty.

Finn Grovels to Steffy on B&B

So, this week, Finn tells Steffy he was going to tell her at lunch that day in Monaco that Sheila got on the plane. But then they saw her on the beach before he could. Obviously, timing matters. So, Steffy might feel like she can’t sit on the Carter secret because she laid into Finn for keeping a secret.

And once it comes out, things are going to spiral. Let’s talk about what’s next. So first, I think Steffy might tell Finn despite her agreeing to keep quiet despite what she told Carter. Finn will likely forgive Steffy. Maybe. I think he likely will, but he may blame Carter. So, Finn might march right over to Forrester Creations and just punch Carter right in the face.

I’m assuming that Finn may not blame Steffy because he lets her get away with everything. Finn might even blame himself, which would be awful. If Steffy tells him she was so hurt by the Sheila secret that she got drunk, Finn may decide that Carter took advantage and he may go just punch him.

Bold and Beautiful: Finn Hits Carter Where it Hurts

So, second, if Finn finds out, yeah, he might hit Carter. Or Finn may go directly to Daphne and tell her that their spouses slept together. Even if Steffy begs him not to tell Daphne or to confront Carter, even if Finn doesn’t tell Daphne, if Finn confronts Carter, then Daphne may find out that way.

She could walk into one of the offices at Forrester and overhear Finn ranting at Carter for sleeping with Steffy. And as we know on B&B, everyone overhears everything at Forrester Creations. And if Daphne walks in on it or she overhears it, obviously she would be crushed and furious.

Another possibility is Finn may surprise all of us and he may go off on Steffy if she admits she slept with Carter. There’s a chance Finn could actually walk out on Steffy. I mean, honestly, Finn blowing up is what he should do after all the times that Steffy has made demands on him and he caved.

Finn Leaves Steffy on B&B?

Finn does everything Steffy wants. He’s extremely good to her. He always puts her and the kids first. And then Steffy was so harsh to him over Sheila following him to Monaco, even though Finn did everything he could to get Sheila to turn around and go back to LA.

After how good Finn has been to her, you know, Steffy cheated on him and he’s never been unfaithful to her. So, it would actually be kind of amazing if Finn packed a bag and left Steffy because this is not the first time she cheated. Steffy slept with Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) when they were together and now she cheated with Carter. So honestly, Finn should walk out.

Bold and the Beautiful: Finn Stays Quiet for Steffy

We may also see an outcome where Steffy comes clean to Finn, but convinces him to keep quiet and not confront Carter and not tell Daphne. And honestly, Finn may do that, but then if Steffy turns up pregnant, then it could all explode a few weeks down the road, even if she keeps a lid on it for now.

Or it may blow up a little bit but not fully. You know, Finn might get angry at Steffy. Maybe even threaten to leave her. But then somehow Finn’s able to move past it and forgive Steffy and things seem fine and then all of a sudden, boom, pregnancy bombshell.

That would make everything explode ten times worse than just a cheating scandal. And if that happens and Steffy turns up pregnant, she’s going to need her third paternity test. One for every pregnancy to find out if her baby daddy is Finn or Carter on Bold and the Beautiful.

Finn & Steffy’s Future at Risk on B&B

So, this week, Finn tells Steffy that nothing in the future will come between them, but if in the future she turns up pregnant, I think that would come between her and Finn. One final option is that it could all blow up. Every possible negative consequence could come exploding out. We could see Finn walk out on Steffy, leave their home. We could see Daphne walk out on Carter over the cheating. Or we could see both their marriages ruined.

And then bam, we also find out that Steffy is pregnant and you know, maybe by Carter. And then in a fit of guilt over doing her best friend Daphne so dirty, we could see Steffy go to Daphne and offer to let her adopt the baby if it’s Carter’s kid. That would be interesting. Steffy might give Daphne the gift of motherhood to basically try and redeem herself for sleeping with Carter.

That could get Daphne to forgive Carter and give their marriage another chance because now they’d have a child that is at least biologically half Carter. So it would be similar to Steffy donating an egg to Carter and Daphne except for the pesky fact that she slept with Carter and got that egg fertilized directly. But then to make things even soapier, if Steffy’s pregnant and can’t part with the baby, things could get even crazier.

Bold and Beautiful: Steffy Can’t Give Up Her Baby

We know that Steffy’s an extremely devoted mother to Kelly and Hayes. She loves her children more than anything. So, she might struggle to give up the child, even if it’s not Finn’s baby. Like, remember when Steffy adopted Beth (not knowing that was Hope Logan’s (Annika Noelle) kid), and then they all found out, and then Steffy had to give up the baby?

That was super hard on her. And that child wasn’t biologically hers at all. So, even if there’s a baby that comes from this one night stand and keeping the baby could destroy her marriage, Steffy still might want the kid. So, she might consider letting Carter and Daphne adopt the baby and then has second thoughts.

It’d be even worse if she let them adopt and then she had second thoughts. And if we see a situation where Steffy can’t stay out of the kid’s life, that would be ongoing drama that would give us things to talk about for years to come. And to be fair, Daphne ended her marriage to Carter and handed back her ring.

Bold and the Beautiful: Finn Makes Excuses for Steffy

So, she’s got to blame herself to some extent. I mean, Daphne might actually be angrier with Steffy than Carter. Meanwhile, over at the cliff house, Finn might rationalize it that Steffy called it quits and gave him back her rings and then slept with Carter when she thought their marriage was over.

So likewise, Finn might blame Carter more than he does Steffy. So the low drama option is the cheating secret stays hidden and Carter doesn’t have to face an angry Daphne or an angry Finn and Steffy doesn’t turn up pregnant. But that would be really dull and not soapy at all. I’m expecting that Steffy will be expecting soon, so wait and see.

Lance Gross’ hair is STILL a trending topic, and now his wife, Rebecca Gross, has entered the chat with her thoughts on her hubby’s new look. Rebecca didn’t say much, but she said enough to let fans know exactly where she stands on her man’s major hair switch-up.

RELATED: Lance Gross’ Mother Gave Her Unfiltered Take On His NEW Look & Fans Are Sayin She Told No Lies (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

Lance Gross’ Wife Had A Few Words About His NEW Look

Roomies, Lance Gross’ wife, Rebecca Gross, is making it clear that when it comes to supporting his blonde hair era, she’s standing ten toes behind her man! Rebecca joined the social media jokes by dropping a video on Instagram set to the viral “Stickin’ Beside Him” Steve Wilkos audio. As photos of Lance rocking his fresh blonde hair popped up behind her, Rebecca lip-synced along to the audio, saying, “That’s mine. And I’m gon’ stick beside him.” Lance was feeling her energy too, sliding into her comment section and writing, “😂😂😂 til death do us part 😂😂😂” But chile, that didn’t stop fans from cracking jokes.

The Internet Still Isn’t Letting Lance Live

Folks kept sharing their thoughts on the actor’s new look, and the comments POPPED OFF in The Shade Room’s comment section. Some Roommates admitted they still aren’t feeling the blonde, while plenty of ladies sided with Rebecca and said they would rock with it too because Lance is just TOO FOINE! 

Instagram user @iam_godblessed_ wrote, “She may hate it, but she’s gonna stick beside him and ride with him until he dye it back 😂” 

Instagram user @pisces4lifeatl wrote, “He got the Sisqó premium pack😂” 

While Instagram user @lastkingsll wrote, “Barbershop gave him the prime Chris Brown blonde cut.” 

Then Instagram user @jazmen_ wrote, “And I’m standing right next to her 😌 cuz she not wrong 😂” 

Another Instagram user @nvnibvbyy777 wrote, “It’s giving Duracell Battery and Dirty Q tip.” 

Instagram user @mollymurkk wrote, “We all hate it we with your mom 😂” 

Then another Instagram user @erica.nicox wrote, “hey I’d stick beside him too 😂😂😂” 

While another Instagram user @boriibillions__ wrote, “As she should 😂😂😂😂 that man fine asf either way.” 

Finally, Instagram user @livonsunday__ wrote, “It should have been whiter I think. It’s too goldish.” 

Lance’s Mom Previously Came Through & Said Switch It Back

Lance’s wife might be approaching his new look on some “stickin’ beside him” energy, but his mother was the complete opposite. His mom straight-up told him she wasn’t feeling it and even offered to give him money to give it back. Lance shared photos and videos of his hair transformation on Instagram, along with a text thread between him and his mom. And chile, she kept it ALL the way real and blunt, telling him, “it really looks horrible.” 

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Garth Brooks’ daughter, Allie Colleen, is facing intense backlash after critics accused her of making Dolly Parton’s death about herself and her famous father. The 30-year-old country singer shared an Instagram tribute following Parton’s death at age 80, but her message left some followers confused and angry.

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Colleen, whom Brooks shares with former wife Sandy Mahl, used the prospect of losing her own father to reflect on the difference between public mourning and the private grief experienced by a celebrity’s loved ones. She then directed her condolences toward Parton’s family and closest friends.

“To the personal family and friends of Mrs. Dolly you have all my love and condolences today and forever going forward,” Colleen wrote. “What a huge, beautiful, special life to have loved and to grieve. Thank you for sharing her with us all.”

Colleen expanded on her thoughts in the caption, describing grief as evidence of a meaningful relationship. She called mourning “a beautiful privilege” and added, “To grieve is to know you loved deeply and fully.”

The singer concluded her original message by asking followers to give Parton’s relatives and friends space following the loss. “Please respect the family and her personal friends <3,” she wrote.

Critics Accused The Singer Of Making The Tribute About Herself

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Although Colleen appeared to be emphasizing the private grief experienced by Parton’s loved ones, some commenters felt that referencing Brooks distracted from the woman she was attempting to honor. “That is a really odd comment. This is about Dolly, not how you will feel when the time comes,” one person wrote.

Another critic was considerably harsher. “Gross. Regardless of a person’s public personality, a family is mourning the loss of their person. Don’t make it about you. Dolly deserves a memorial post about her, not about you,” the commenter wrote.

A separate follower accused Colleen of being selfish, writing, “How selfish … shame on her. Karma will win. And may miss Dolly. Rest in peace, sweet angel.”

Another commenter invoked Brooks directly while attacking his daughter’s character. “Well, you definitely got your narcissistic attitude from your daddy,” the person wrote.

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Colleen did not ignore all the criticism surrounding her tribute. She responded to several people, including one follower who suggested that Brooks’ fans would understand her pain if she eventually lost him. “I don’t think you will.. I would never relate to you losing your father, I don’t know how you would relate to mine. Kind of exactly what I am talking about,” Colleen replied.

Her response further clarified the point she appeared to be making in the original post. Although millions of fans are mourning Parton, Colleen argued that public grief is different from losing a parent, relative, or close friend. However, that explanation did not prevent critics from questioning whether a tribute to Parton was the appropriate place to discuss Brooks’ eventual death.

Dolly Parton’s Nephew Announced Her Death

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Parton died on August 25 at age 80. Her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announced the news in an Instagram video on behalf of the Parton and Owens families. “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he said.

Seaver explained that Parton had personally asked him years earlier to handle the announcement when the time came. “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now,” he continued.

Seaver described the responsibility as an honor mixed with grief and pride. “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens,” he said.

The Country Icon Addressed Her Health Days Before Her Death

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Four days before her death, Parton acknowledged that she had been experiencing health problems following the March 2025 death of her husband, Carl Dean. “As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl,” Parton told PEOPLE.

She added, “You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health.”

Despite those struggles, the “Jolene” singer maintained that she was still working and pursuing her remaining goals.

NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin remains confident that Savannah Guthrie and her family will receive the answers they’ve been searching for in the wake of their mother Nancy Guthrie’s mysterious disappearance.

“I really still feel that there’s going to be a resolution and that [detectives are] going to solve it. I just know through my sources how many people are working behind the scenes,” Entin, 41, exclusively shared with Us in a new cover story focused on Nancy’s disappearance. “With other cases that go cold, they might have one detective that looks into it every once in a while, or they say it’s technically still open. With this case, there’s a dedicated task force. There are still FBI agents and detectives whose entire full-time job is just the Nancy Guthrie case every single day, and they all meet together every single day.”

After covering the case for more than six months, Entin is confident a breakthrough in the case is coming.

“I also have faith in the DNA. I’ve learned a lot about how much that technology is changing, and just other parts of science. There are advances every single week,” he claimed. “They’re able to do things they weren’t able to do not that long ago with DNA testing. I’m hopeful that eventually there’ll be a break on that front.”

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After covering Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance for more than 65 days, NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin hopes to have the opportunity to sit down with one close family member. “I would love to interview Savannah [Guthrie], and I’ve obviously, behind the scenes, been trying to make that happen,” Entin, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly on […]

News broke on February 1 that Savannah’s 84-year-old mom had been reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, after she failed to attend a virtual church service.

While police have yet to publicly name a suspect or person of interest in the case, a $1 million reward remains available to anyone with information that assists in Nancy’s recovery.

Entin traveled to Nancy’s hometown on February 2 and spent nearly 43 consecutive days in the city. He continues to make the trip to facilitate followup visits with neighbors, police and sources.

“I can’t think of another case I’ve covered where there was this level, I think, of pressure on law enforcement for it to be solved,” the journalist shared. “It goes all the way to the very top with [President Donald Trump and] people asking and concerned that it’s not solved and what’s going on. I think the agents and the detectives feel that, and I just think eventually there’s going to be a lucky break.”

While authorities have shared limited updates in recent weeks, Entin is not surprised that Americans continue to be captivated by the unsolved case.

“I think they just connected with it because they feel something for Nancy. You think about your own mom. You think about your own grandma,” he shared. “I think all of us who have older parents are always a little worried about them being alone. Do they have what they need? Are they still OK by themselves? Do they need security cameras? Do they remember to lock the door at night? … It was less about Savannah, and it was more just how does this nice older woman just vanish in the night? And there are no answers.”

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Two ransom notes sent to local and national news outlets in connection with the disappearance of Today show host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, continue to provide more questions than answers. “I think the sheriff’s office officially releasing the notes was probably trying to capitalize on that six-month moment,” NewsNation’s senior national correspondent Brian Entin […]

As police continue to investigate and ask for new tips, Entin is ready to pack his bags and head back to Tucson at a moment’s notice if needed. After six months, he’s confident that day will come sooner rather than later.

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“I would tell you if I thought that it was becoming a cold case,” he said. “I would just tell you if I was getting that vibe. But I still think every day, I’m like, ‘Today could be the day.’ I think that there’s just too many people working on it, and I think eventually there’s going to be a break.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI’s tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tips can remain anonymous.

For more on Nancy, pick up the latest issue of Us – on newsstands now.

The Young and the Restless hot new spoilers for next week look at Sally Spectra‘s (Courtney Hope) pregnancy crisis, and things may take a really bad turn. Also, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is suspicious when an uninvited visitor shows up to see him in rehab. They’ve got a motive and questions.

Also, things get awkward for Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle), and we find out where Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) has taken off to. We’ve got the latest The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of August 31st.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis Enrages Nick

So, first, let’s talk about Nick’s uninvited visitor at rehab. Turns out it’s Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). So, at the end of this week, she marches over to the new ranch to talk to Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), really to confront him. At first, Phyllis claims she’s there because Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) is upset. But Victor knows this isn’t true.

And he laughs right in Phyllis’s face. Because Victor says he knows that Phyllis has not talked to Summer in many months. And then Victor taunts Phyllis, asking if she’s there about Arabesque, and he calls it her half ass company, which is really nice. So that’s when she reveals the real reason that she’s there. And Phyllis demands to know what did Victor do to Matt. Phyllis says he’s nowhere to be found.

Y&R Spoilers: Phyllis Lashes Out at Victor

Victor finds it funny. But Phyllis is amped up and pacing, saying that he disappeared. And Victor reminds Phyllis that Matt told her he was leaving Genoa City, but Phyllis insists she and Matt made plans, and she knows he wouldn’t leave town without telling her. So, Phyllis accuses Victor of doing something to Matt and he tells Phyllis to check Matt’s aliases, check the prisons, and then Victor tells Phyllis to get out. But she threatens to call the cops since she heard Victor threatening Matt. And Phyllis suspects that Victor made Matt disappear.

So, Victor challenges Phyllis to call the police. Because then they’ll get rid of the real danger in town. And I’m guessing Victor means Matt. So, then Phyllis is hissing that Victor won’t get away with this and she storms out as he’s telling her, “Look, just forget all about Matt Clark.” Which is probably good advice. And then later, Phyllis runs into her son, Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei), and Phyllis actually asks Daniel to help her because she thinks Matt has been the victim of foul play.

But of course, Daniel doesn’t care. And he claps back that Matt is a dangerous criminal. But then Phyllis is blathering on about how Matt’s a changed man. And that’s when Daniel gets all upset. Because he realizes his mom, Phyllis, is involved with that lunatic, Matt. And Daniel tells Phyllis that something is wrong with her. Just a quick note before I tell you about the next spoiler for next week.

Matt Locked Up on Young and Restless?

There was a spoiler for this Friday’s episode that said Matt reconnects with Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk). But that didn’t happen on Friday’s episode. So, that spoiler is likely pushed off into next week, which is concerning for Matt. Because Patty’s in a high security facility and Victor just told Phyllis call the prisons.

So maybe Victor did somehow have Matt tossed into the psych hospital, maybe under another name or something. Or, you know, maybe he went to see Patty and just didn’t call Phyllis to give her a heads up that he was going to see that nutcase. That would be really weird. So, next week on The Young and the Restless, Phyllis reaches out to somebody that she should not be bothering, and that is Nick Newman.

Phyllis shows up at the rehab center, and Nick asks why she’s there, and Phyllis says it’s because she’s worried about him. But Nick says, “You’re here because of Matt Clark, aren’t you?” So, I wonder if Nick got a heads up from Victor that he planned to get rid of Matt once and for all, just to give Nick some peace of mind.

Young and the Restless Spoilers:

Also, at the end of this week, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) is with Sally. They’re at Society talking about Billy’s meeting with Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), and Billy’s telling Sally that Lily was questioning his motives for why he wants Chancellor. And Billy says he wishes that Lily would just accept Chancellor belongs to him. So, Sally’s got some anxiety. She feels like the other shoe’s going to drop. But Billy is assuring Sally that Lily’s just putting him through his paces.

And Billy’s trying to not just yank Chancellor away from Lily the way that Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) yanked it away from him. But Sally is worried that Lily is setting a trap for Billy. And Lily might be because Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) and Lily talked about something being really off about this whole loan situation that John Abbott (Jerry Douglas) made to Chancellor. Lily thinks that Catherine would have absolutely paid back the loan and they suspect something may be dodgy about all this.

So Lily and Cane talk about letting this sketchy thing come out under Billy’s tenure, not theirs. So, it seems like Lily needs to call Jill, who likely knows the real deal. Sally’s not sure Lily will give up Chancellor. But Billy says Lily is running Winters alone, so she can’t deal with it. But Sally says that Lily may want to keep Chancellor for Cane. So Sally is sensing something else is going on and she wonder if Lily has talked to somebody who was close to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), maybe like Amber Moore. That’s a nice call back.

YR Spoilers: Billy is Confident about Chancellor

And Billy appreciates that Sally’s looking out for him. He promises to stay alert. Bottom line, Sally’s very worried this won’t go the way that Billy wants and that he’s going to get knocked down again. But he tells Sally he’s got karma and the law on his side. And in the end, we all know Billy is going to refuse to walk away from this. But he insists to Sally he’s got a plan.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Sally’s Baby at Risk

So then, in next week’s The Young and the Restless spoilers, things take a drastic and scary turn. At the GCAC bar, Sally doubles over in pain and Billy panics and asks Sally what’s happening. And she says, “I don’t know. I think something is wrong.” So it looks like something could be going on with the baby. And if that’s the case, then Billy definitely needs to put all his focus on Sally and stop with this Chancellor mess. Maybe this will test Billy’s priorities.

And if something really is wrong with Sally or the baby, I would hope that Billy would walk away from Chancellor and be there one hundred percent for Sally. But this is Billy, so probably not. I’m sure that Sally is going to be terrified given that she lost her daughter Ava in childbirth. And these circumstances look eerily familiar.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Sally’s Tragic Pregnancy History

If you recall back in 2023, Sally was out with Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and she grabbed her stomach and doubled over. She was in severe pain. Sally was also struggling to breathe and she had a headache. So Adam rushed Sally to the hospital and they diagnosed her with preeclampsia and a placental abruption.

So, they had to do an emergency C-section and Adam was forced to make the awful choice of whose life to save. And he chose Sally over the baby, and she was so upset with him. That was really hard on Adam and on Sally. So, Billy might find himself in the exact same position that Adam was in three years ago. Hopefully, The Young and the Restless won’t take another baby away from Sally, though.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Audra Taunts Victoria

Also, in next week The Young and the Restless spoilers, Victoria walks up on Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) and Kyle talking at Crimson Lights. Audra tells Victoria she and Kyle were just talking about her and Audra says, “You’ve been a very naughty girl, haven’t you?”

I think that Victoria is going to panic, thinking that Kyle let something slip to Audra about their night of passion. Kyle did not do that. But he might have provoked Audra and told her that Victoria is rebooting Vibrante since Newman owns it and we all know how much Kyle loves to poke at Audra.

Days of Our Lives reveals that Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) just got an earful after overhearing EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) talking with Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) about Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis).

So, I’m just wondering if Ari is going to tell her FBI agent Uncle Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) what she overheard. There wasn’t a smoking gun in the conversation, but Ari heard enough to make some trouble for EJ. Let’s get into what Ari could do with this new information that she got eavesdropping on EJ and Johnny.

Days of our Lives: Holly Blasts EJ

So, let’s dive into one more source of trouble coming EJ’s way as karma chases him down. Recently on Days, Holly Jonas confronted EJ DiMera about putting opioid pills in her bag at the hospital. And of course he did not admit it to Holly. He wasn’t going to. Instead, EJ deflected and he acted like he had no idea what she was talking about. Then he reminded Holly she should be grateful because he made the lawsuit go away.

But Holly kept on. She blasted EJ for calling in the Kiriakis loan and says now her whole family is about to lose everything. They won’t have a place to live. Holly also revealed somebody’s buying the mansion and EJ rushed off to make a call to Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) because he wants the Kiriakis home. He wants it all.

There is so much that EJ has done to so many people in Salem over the last few months. Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) was stunned when Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) realized EJ planted the drugs in Holly’s bag. So, Sarah had to apologize to her niece Holly for doubting her. Ari and Tate Donovan Black (Leo Howard) thought that Holly had been using drugs because of her past pill popping. So, that’s bad. And the other big thing EJ did was letting DiMera Pharmaceuticals taint the well water on Smith Island.

EJ Gets Lucky on DOOL

That’s something right now he’s gotten away with. Sarah, Xander and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf)’s investigation hit a dead end because Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) cleaned up the well water. And John Oliver’s quirky water weirdo Develin St. John was also upset he was going to take down EJ, but Rita drugged him.

And then she gave both Develin and EJ some CRS to forget all this. So far, so good for EJ. That’s a whole bunch of crimes he’s gotten away with. But three law enforcement staffers, Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu), Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord), and Rafe would all love to put EJ behind bars.

So far, they just can’t make anything stick, but that could change. If you remember, Arianna interned at DiMera Enterprises while taking classes at Salem U. And she and Holly just moved back into the dorms and she headed off for her daily grind at DiMera. And that’s right when Johnny had come up to see EJ at the office.

Days of our Lives: Johnny’s Fed Up

So, Ari’s doing her intern thing and she overheard them talking. Specifically, what caught her attention was hearing Holly’s name mentioned behind closed doors. Johnny told his dad EJ that he came clean to his wife Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) about knowing that Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) was in the tunnels. I mean, that’s not a big deal, though, since she asked EJ to hide her there and he didn’t kidnap Lexie.

But Johnny kept going and he blasted EJ about him having to keep lying for his dad. Johnny doesn’t like keeping other secrets that EJ insists that he’s got to keep hidden, like what’s going on with his aunt Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) being on the run. But the topic at hand when Ari was passing by in the hallway was about Holly and the secret.

And Ari heard Johnny ask, “What about Holly?” And of course, Ari’s ears perked right up when she heard mention of her bestie Holly in this conversation between EJ and Johnny that sounded so intense. So Ari stood there and listened and she definitely got an earful. EJ said that he thought Johnny understood that he was just doing what he had to do to save DiMera. So, EJ mentioned that he spoke to Holly earlier.

 EJ Hits Back Hard on Days

However, EJ claimed that she was only upset that the Kiriakis mansion was being sold. He didn’t mention anything specific to Johnny about planting the Coriseal in Holly’s bag or the drugged well water where Ari could hear. And then Johnny went on about how he can’t keep keeping secrets for his father. And then EJ clapped back hard at Johnny and EJ was asking Johnny how he was going to support his family if he can’t move on from this. Well, I’m sure Samantha would be happy to fund him. She’s engaged to a gazillionaire on Days of our Lives.

So, EJ playing economic blackmail is real dirty. But he told Johnny that Holly has moved on and that her main concern was Grandma Maggie Horton (Susanne Rogers) having to move out of the mansion. So, Ari also heard Johnny say that he can’t forget this big secret and just pretend it never happened. So EJ hit back at Johnny saying, “Look, you need to just focus on your wife and your two children.”

And EJ assured Johnny that there was nothing to worry about. And everything she heard was, I think, vague and not really actionable. But the clincher was when EJ told Johnny that quote, “Holly doesn’t know anything about it.” So Ari did hear some interesting things. I’m quite certain that she may report back to Holly about what she overheard EJ and Johnny saying.

Ari in Danger on DOOL

And Ari may want to get Holly’s side of things. And EJ also tells Rita this week to do something with the head of DiMera Pharmaceuticals, George O’Halloran, whose loose drunken lips spilled the boozy tea to Develin St. John about the whole Coriseal coverup. But of course, EJ doesn’t remember Develin, who was the one who told EJ that George got drunk and blabbed.

So the CRS that Rita drugged EJ with has erased this whole Develin thing from his memory. So, he may not know exactly how problematic George is. But the good news is Rita knows. But this could all be really advantageous for Rafe, Jada, and Cat if they find out about George. So Ari could take this information to her uncle Rafe.

Problem is, Ari has to pretend she didn’t hear anything. You know, nobody can find out that she eavesdropped because EJ’s dangerous and he might kidnap Ari and dump her on the private island if EJ thinks that she can take him down. But once Ari tells Rafe what she overheard, you know, nothing EJ does is going to make a difference.

Days of our Lives: Rafe Nudges Ari?

So, in fact, if Ari tells Rafe what she heard and then EJ disappeared Ari, that’s one more crime that they could lay at his doorstep. So, if the cops hear that something was done to Holly that she doesn’t know about, they can trace that back to her hospital crisis.

And since Julie cleaned up the well water, the next best source of evidence is George O’Halloran, the guy that EJ wants Rita to take care of. So Rafe may encourage Ari to quit DiMera, look for an internship anywhere else because they know that EJ’s up to something really bad and that Holly’s involved and they don’t want Ari involved.

So if Rafe gets this interesting info from his niece Ariana, he may corner Johnny and put the screws to him. Rafe and or Jada may try to get Johnny to stop keeping secrets for EJ. They may threaten him that he might be implicated in a criminal probe and they might also realize all this goes back to the Coriseal and go pick up George O’Halloran. And if EJ disappeared George before then that’s a red flag they all need to keep digging.