Young and the Restless special prediction edition that covers July sweeps, which runs from June 25th to July 20th, including Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) getting seductive and Dr. Laurence Markham (Jere Burns) exposed as a fraud.

We have got predictions for Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), for Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk), for Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), for Dr. Markham, for Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), for Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic), and also for Cane and Lily.

Young and the Restless: Victor and Nikki’s Reunion

First, I suspect we’ll see Victor insist that Nikki needs to move back home. So Thursday of this week, Victor finds the best surgeon for Nikki’s procedure since no one in Genoa City can do the risky operation she needs. And by Friday, Victor makes a surprising discovery about his wife’s diagnosis. So, we know that this week Nikki is getting worse and needs emergency surgery, but there’s nobody on staff that can do it because it’s tricky.

So, Victor is consulting with Nate and Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) and they found a doctor that they’re bringing in to do surgery on Nikki. And I think that initially she won’t be happy that Victor knows, but honestly, she’s so scared right now that if he brings in the surgeon to save her eyesight, that’s a game changer for their broken marriage. I expect him to insist that Nikki forget returning to the Genoa City Athletic Club and just come home to the ranch after her surgery. And I don’t think he’ll take no for an answer. I mean, this is Victor and Nikki’s reunion story.

Patty’s Final Scheme and Escape on Y&R

Our second prediction, Patty’s outed, tries one last scheme, and then runs. So, this Thursday, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) is talking to Billy about how to help Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters). And on Friday, Jack and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) take a big risk with Patty. So, Jack and Kyle suspect that Diane’s at Dr. Markham’s house. Problem is Jack’s not being subtle and Patty warned Markham that Jack might be coming to his house to try and get Diane.

And I think this initial rescue attempt with Jack with Kyle’s help trying to get to Diane is going to be thwarted. But it might be enough for Jack to get a detective to get a warrant. And we all know in the end Diane’s going to be saved. And Patty and her dirty doctor should be outed in sweeps. But I don’t think she’ll give up on Jack. I don’t think she’ll go away quietly. I think Patty’s going to pull one last desperate stunt and then she may run from Genoa City before she can actually be arrested or tossed back into a psych hospital.

Young and Restless: Nick’s Relapse and Family Crisis

Our third prediction, Nick starts using again and tries to hide it. So recently he told Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) that he was struggling and mentioned that a guy who’d been clean for years showed up high to a meeting and then he saw his old dealer at Crimson Lights and that freaked him out. So, Noah and Sharon both got this disturbing news from Nick and he told Sharon and Noah that he’s already struggling to stay clean and it seems like Nick’s being tested at every turn.

And with Nikki facing this horrible health crisis and needing emergency surgery, that stress may be what triggers Nick’s relapse. Headwriter Josh Griffith did say it would be a rough road for Nick. And he hinted at a relapse coming. So I expect one during July sweeps. And of course, he’ll do what addicts do, which is lie and deny. And his family, chiefly Victor, may insist that Nick needs to go to inpatient rehab for a thorough detox.

Young and the Restless: Dr. Markham’s True Identity

Our fourth prediction, Dr. Markham is not who he says he is. So, we know obviously this guy is shady because he’s working with Patty and taking a boatload of cash from her to keep Diane locked up basically indefinitely. So, Patty told Jack his name and they checked his credentials and he definitely looks legit, but maybe he is not the person that those credentials belong to. He could be an impostor, and the real Dr. Markham might be tied up somewhere. Or he could be dead. He could be stuck in the basement of his own house.

I mean, Patty’s certainly crazy enough to do something like that and to hire somebody to pretend to be Markham to help her pull off this dirty deal. I mean, you’d think a noted psychiatrist wouldn’t behave like this. So, maybe he’s a random dude. Or even worse, maybe he’s a former patient that Patty met when she was locked up in the psych hospital and he knows how Dr. Markham conducts therapy because he was treated by him. Because I definitely think there’s something really fishy going on with Patty and the person who says he’s Markham.

No legit shrink would take money to gaslight Diane into thinking she had a breakdown and agree to keep her captive for years. Only a maniac would do that. Markham is clearly Patty’s partner in crime, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t Markham at all and was an escaped psych patient.

Cane’s Corporate Strategy and Romance on Y&R

Our fifth prediction, Cane convinces Lily to let him hire Billy. So, Cane offered Billy a while ago the chance to get his hands on Chancellor before everything turned bad. And Cane knows just how badly that Billy wants it. Plus, I think Cane would like the chance to work with his sort of brother Billy. And Jill Abbott is in town this week with recast actress Lauren Koslow in the role. She may like the idea of Cane and Billy brother bonding.

And no matter how Lily feels about Billy, if Cane as her CEO suggests that Billy would be a good hire, I could see Cane convincing Lily to let him give Billy a chance. You know, maybe just to see how it goes and hire him like as his COO or something like that at Chancellor. And what’s even better about this is it would infuriate Victor. He’s already going to be angry when he hears that Lily appointed Cane as CEO. Now Nikki knows, but I don’t remember Victor finding out. But if Billy Boy is there as well, I think Victor’s head would explode. And I think that Lily wants to prod Victor and Nikki both for doing her so dirty before.

Young and the Restless: Nate’s Medical Calling

Our sixth prediction, Nate returns to medicine, just not surgery. So, Friday spoilers have Stephanie recruiting Nate for a special project. She can see that Nate is still passionate about medicine. Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) saw it, too. And now Nate’s consulting on getting Nikki the care she needs to hopefully restore her vision, get that mass off her optic nerve. And Nate agreed to help, but only from the sidelines on Young and the Restless.

But I think someone may press Nate to come work at the hospital in some capacity, maybe as a surgical consultant, somebody who puts patients with the best surgeons to get the best outcomes. It’s not like Lily and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) actually need him at Winters. I’d love to see Nate as a doctor again. And I think Audra would cheer for him to do this. I’m still also rooting for them to reunite.

Young and Restless: Lily and Cane’s Intimate Moment

All right, our very last prediction. Lily takes Cane to bed. So, we’ve seen Lily increasingly impressed with Cane’s actions ever since he donated bone marrow to save Malcolm Winter’s (Shemar Moore) life. They’ve already kissed a few times and it seems like Lily is really falling for Cane again because he has proven himself to her. So, I think soon we’re going to see Lily make a move and take Cane to bed.

I can see Lily being the one to initiate intimacy. I can see it happening during sweeps. And of course, Cane would be absolutely thrilled. And I definitely think he wouldn’t do anything to pressure Lily, but I think she will make the first move. Cane will love anything that Lily wants from him. And I think Cane will like Lily being his corporate boss at Chancellor. And maybe he would like her being his boss in the bedroom, too.

Mickey Rourke has sparked concerns after being photographed out and about in Los Angeles in a disheveled state and without teeth.

It comes months after the actor was kicked out of his L.A. home over his refusal to pay rent, prompting fans to donate funds to him, which he declined.

Mickey Rourke also recently came under the spotlight after apologizing to his ex-wife Carre Otis, admitting that their fallout was “not her fault,” and he was to blame.

Rourke made a worryingly disheveled appearance during a rare outing in L.A. this week.

The iconic ’80s actor and former professional boxer looked unrecognizable during the stroll, as paparazzi photos, obtained by the Daily Mail, revealed a completely bare upper and lower jaw.

For the outing, Rourke was dressed in a stained, grey, zip-up sweatshirt, a pair of faded jeans, and pulled the hood over his head.

He also had a strange stain around his chin that added to his worrisome appearance during the rare outing.

Although he was seen walking a small white dog, the actor looked gloomy, completing his outfit with aviator sunglasses.

See the shocking photos here.

The Actor Was Evicted From His Home

The appearance was a far departure from his usual rugged appearance in Hollywood, which seemed to be from a turbulent year he had endured.

In late 2025, the 73-year-old Oscar nominee was legally evicted from his Los Angeles home over nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent.

He sparked fears he wasn’t doing well financially at the time, but a rep later told the Daily Mail that the reason he “stopped paying rent was because the living conditions in the house had become unacceptable.”

According to the news outlet, fans then donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe set up by an assistant to his manager, Kimberly Hines, but he declined the funds, calling the campaign a “cruel embarrassment.”

Mickey Rourke Opened Up About His Bad Living Conditions

Rourke got candid about his living conditions, revealing that he was facing drawn-out issues with rodents and bad plumbing.

“For months, there were serious problems that repeatedly went unaddressed despite my efforts to have them fixed,” he said in a statement through his team.

The “Sin City” actor went further to explain that “there were ongoing rodent issues that required multiple visits but were never fully resolved, and the bathroom and plumbing frequently did not work.”

“I made repeated requests for repairs, but the problems continued, and basic maintenance was never properly handled,” he continued, adding that refusing to pay rent “was not a decision I made lightly.”

“I simply could not continue paying for a house that was in such poor condition after so many attempts to have these issues corrected,” he concluded.

The Actor Now Has Huge Fees On His Hand Due To The Rent Dispute

In March, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge officially ordered Rourke to vacate the residence after he failed to respond to a lawsuit filed by his landlord, Eric Goldie.

Court documents revealed that Rourke owed a staggering $59,100 in back rent after failing to comply with a strict three-day pay-or-vacate notice.

The court granted Goldie possession of the property and canceled their remaining agreement. He was asked to leave the property on December 18, according to legal complaints filed by Goldie, but in another document filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 29, the landlord claimed that Rourke had “failed to comply with the requirements of the order he was given to settle up or move out.”

According to the news outlet, Goldie also asked the court to make the actor cover the legal costs he had incurred in trying to recoup the rent, and for Rourke to forfeit the remainder of the agreement.

Mickey Rourke Apologized To His Ex-wife

Rourke has seemingly been in a self-reflective mode in recent times and even weighed in on his broken marriage with ex-wife Carre Otis.

The couple were married from 1992 to 1998, and starred in films like 1989’s “Wild Orchid” and 1996’s “Exit in Red.”

According to People Magazine, he took to his Instagram account earlier this month to repost another user’s praise of “Wild Orchid” and seemingly pondered on their time together.

“Wrong girl not her fault all my mistake I was a fool for so many yrs not her fault at all I just made a blind, terrible mistake, big regret not of it her fault all my blame,” he wrote, adding a series of butterfly and praying hands emojis.

Otis had previously alleged suffering abuse in her 2011 memoir “Beauty, Disrupted: A Memoir.” In a Huffington Post interview about the book at the time, she called their marriage an “abusive relationship.”

She added that they “were both from really dysfunctional backgrounds, and we both had the perfect ground to feed that dysfunction because we didn’t have tools, and I was a kid! I was a young person and obviously greatly influenced by one of America’s greatest actors at that moment.”

2026 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark doesn’t hold a grudge, and it turns out that’s good news for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Clark, 32, was asked about a viral social media post he made in 2016 during a Wednesday, June 24 appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast.

“I hate Baker Mayfield,” the post read.

The hosts asked him what inspired the comment, and Clark hesitated before accusing the then-University of Oklahoma quarterback of sleeping with his girlfriend.

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“I’m trying to decide if I should tell the story,” he said. “Alright, screw it. I don’t care. … My girlfriend at the time cheated on me with Baker Mayfield.”

Clark was a student at the University of Oregon at the time, but had just transferred from Oklahoma State. Now dating model Emily Tanner, Clark said he no longer holds anything against Mayfield.

“I’m actually a Baker fan now; I think he’s a homie,” Clark said. “But you know, that’s where it came from.”

He added, “I hope actually this is a bro moment for us to be like, ‘Oh, bro, my bad, I didn’t know. She never told me.’ And I’ll be like, ‘Ah, it’s all good. We’re homies, let’s play golf.’ That’s where I hope this comes from.”

Mayfield, for his part, began dating Emily Wilkinson in 2017 and the couple married in 2019. They welcomed their first child, daughter Kova Jade, in 2024.

Clark and Tanner, 31, went public with their relationship in April at the Masters. He revealed to Us Weekly after his U.S. Open victory that they met through a mutual friend after being a fan of hers “for quite a long time.”

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“I was with a buddy of mine, and one of his friends was there, and he was like, ‘Hey, man, I got this girl that is a good friend of mine and she’s recently single and she’s accomplished,’” Clark told Us on Tuesday, June 23. “He said all of these nice things. I go, ‘Oh, cool, can I see a picture of her?’ He shows me Emily, and I go, ‘No way, I’ve had a crush on her forever.’”

He added that Tanner has helped him become a better golfer.

“She’s a huge part of my success,” Clark said. “We joke and call her my at-home caddie because she helps me with everything off the course. She just makes me so happy. We have so much fun together. When I’m away from golf, I’m able to decompress and not think about it because we truly just enjoy each other’s time. She’s amazing. She makes everything stress-free for me. She’s my biggest supporter, and she’s always out there watching me.”

Days of Our Lives delivers Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) telling her baby daddy, Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson), a big old insurance story. So, was that legit? Or is it just the beginning of Joy digging her claws into Alex who’s got family money even if Titan is struggling right now?

Before we get into the red flags around Joy showing up with Kelsey and what she has done since then, let me set the stage.

Days of Our Lives: The Insurance Story and Suspicious Timing

So, recently, Alex had a big scare when Joy called him in a panic from University Hospital and he hung up without waiting to get details and just hightailed it out of his apartment. And that left his wife Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) wondering what was going on and Alex didn’t text any follow-up details.

And that left Stephanie worried. And when her mom Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) stopped by with pastries, Stephanie told her about it. So, then Kayla called the hospital, found out there was no emergency, and told Stephanie, who was immediately suspicious. But I kind of feel like Kayla violated HIPAA with that call. I mean, that wasn’t okay.

Alex Terrified on DOOL

Meanwhile, Alex rushed over to the hospital, scared that little Kelsey was seriously sick or injured. And his baby mama Joy explained it wasn’t an emergency, just a routine visit for vaccinations. But the reason she called Alex in a panic was financial. So, Joy was upset that she owed money for that visit and the prior one. And she told Alex in New York, her dad’s a doctor, so it sounds like she may be on his coverage. But in Salem, Joy’s out of network. Her insurance didn’t cover it. So she needed to pay out of pocket.

And Alex was relieved that it was just that small thing. He presumed it was a medical emergency for little Kelsey. And then Alex was a little annoyed that he felt like he’d been misled into thinking it was a medical emergency. And to be fair, she never said that. And Joy reminded Alex that he hung up on her before she could explain exactly what was going on. So, he promised Joy he’d pay the bill. And once Kelsey’s birth certificate had been amended to put Alex’s name on it, then he would put Kelsey on his insurance plan.

Days of Our Lives: Red Flags and Gold Digger Theories

And a lot of fans are seeing red flags in this whole deal with Alex and Joy. Basically, ever since she showed up, there have been questions. And of course, Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) was the one who told her to come to town. And since Joy’s arrival with Kelsey, I’ve seen comments on soap social media that a lot of fans think Joy’s looking for a meal ticket for her and Kelsey. And we know full well her mother Nancy and dad Craig were paying her way. They provided for Joy and Kelsey’s every need when she still lived in New York. So far though, Joy hasn’t really asked Alex for a dime.

And when Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) asked Joy if she was looking for a payday, she assured him that that’s not why she came. But honestly, that’s what any gold digger would say, right? First, it was the insurance, and the next thing could be Joy complaining to Alex about her housing situation. Currently, Joy and Kelsey have a room above the Brady Pub, but that’s one room for a single mom and a baby. Not a lot of space. And as Kelsey grows, that’ll be an even tighter area for her and her mom Joy.

Joy Manipulates Alex on Days?

So, we could see Joy mentioning to Alex that it’s cramped above the pub and not really the best place for a baby who’s rapidly turning into a toddler. And Joy might be manipulative and even suggest that her mom’s place back in New York has more space. And of course, that would send Alex into a panic about losing everyday access to Kelsey. And so, he might get Joy an apartment close to his. Or Alex might even suggest the Kiriakis mansion as a better place for her and Joy since there’s a ton of space there. I mean, a mansion’s a dream residence for a gold digger, right?

Plus, if Alex suggests an apartment in his building, Joy may remind him she can’t be around trigger-happy Stephanie. And this week on Days of our Lives, Alex’s wife makes an empowering decision. So, she may start getting self-defense lessons, martial arts lessons from Tate Black (Leo Howard). And Joy may claim to Alex that she’s worried Stephanie might attack her physically because of this.

Days of Our Lives: Paternity Questions and DNA Conspiracy Theories

You can see on soap social media, fans think Joy is not only looking for a payday, but also wants Alex for herself. And a faction of fans believe that Alex isn’t even Kelsey’s father. So, the DNA test said that Kelsey is Joy and Alex’s baby. However, Joy might have had help rigging it.

After all, her dad, Craig Wesley (Kevin Spirtas) is a doctor, so she might have tapped into his medical expertise for help scamming the test. And there’s always Jeremy who might have helped. He’s the one who schemed to bring Joy to Salem to try and break up Alex and Stephanie. So Jeremy might have figured out how to swap the DNA results.

There are even some fans that think Joy and Jeremy might be Kelsey’s parents. If you remember, Joy told Stephanie and Alex she wasn’t pregnant. And then she went back to New York. That was March 2025. She could have hooked up with Jeremy and got pregnant right away. We heard Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo) lecturing Joy about her loose lifestyle.

Joy had no qualms about almost hooking up with Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) the first day she was in Salem. So, it’s not a stretch to think she would leave Salem, maybe a little annoyed about Alex, and she could have hooked up with Jeremy, whose dad, Mike Horton (Roark Critchlow), was dating her mom, Nancy. It’s not that far-fetched.

Days of Our Lives: Joy Might Not Be Sure of Kelsey’s Paternity

However, we know that Joy was pregnant before she left Salem and lied to Alex and Stephanie. But she could have miscarried and then hooked up with Jeremy and got pregnant. I mean, this is Days where they do resurrections and demon possessions. But it seems more likely that Alex did get Joy pregnant since he’s frustrated that Stephanie’s not ready to be a mom and maybe isn’t ever going to be ready.

But also, there’s a chance Joy hooked up with somebody else in Salem around the same time she hooked up with Alex. According to Nancy, her daughter is promiscuous. So, Joy might not know who’s the dad really and decided to cheat the test just in case it’s not Alex. Her mom Nancy can be sneaky and manipulative. So Joy might be the same way and came by it honestly from her mom.

There’s also an off chance that Johnny’s the dad. I mean, it sure seemed like Joy and Johnny did the deed, but then both of them claimed they stopped before they went all the way. But maybe they didn’t stop and Joy agreed to lie at Johnny’s request to save his marriage.

Possible Outcomes and Medical Crisis on DOOL

In the end, Joy might be trying to get that Kiriakis cash whether or not Alex is Kelsey’s father. And it seems like the likeliest outcome is that Joy did indeed get pregnant by Alex. But anything is possible. It’s a soap. Baby swap, baby DNA, all of that is everyday stuff.

And in the summer promo, baby Kelsey seems to have a medical scare of some kind. And events like that with babies having a medical crisis tend to lead to dramatic outcomes. You know, there’s diagnostic blood tests that could show that Alex is definitely not the daddy.

Maybe there’s a blood type or a DNA issue. Another outcome could be that the medical crisis unites Joy and Alex and pushes Stephanie aside as Alex and Joy care for their daughter. So, we’ll see how it goes.

Right now, the new mystery thriller I Will Find You is topping the streaming charts on Netflix worldwide, per FlixPatrol. The eight-episode series, which premiered on June 18, 2026, stars Avatar’s Sam Worthington and Severance star Britt Lower, and follows a twisty, dangerous journey of a father uncovering a dark conspiracy to track down his long-lost son. And while the story and its characters are all new to the streaming service, viewers of the show might not realize I Will Find You is part of a much bigger franchise.

Since 2018, Netflix has created one of its most successful franchises to date in collaboration with mystery novelist Harlan Coben. Over the years, their partnership has produced a whopping 13 mystery TV shows, including 2024’s Fool Me Once, which became one of Netflix’s most-watched thrillers of all-time, and Run Away, which surpassed Stranger Things after its release earlier this year. I Will Find You is just the latest addition to the expansive franchise, and further proof that Netflix’s collaboration with Coben has become one of the streamer’s most reliable franchises ever.

The Harlan Coben Franchise Is a Gold Mine for Netflix

Looking at Coben’s franchise with Netflix, there are a few key reasons why it’s been so successful. For starters, all the 13 shows so far have told distinct, one-season stories. So while some mysteries might be more intricate and unexpected than others, by the finale, the story is not only wrapped up, but there are famously no loose ends, cliffhangers, or teasers for Season 2. For the viewer, that not only indicates a binge that’s satisfactory and climactic by the end, but a watch that is easy to get into. After all, without having to know any of Coben’s TV shows, a Netflix viewer can press play on any of the shows that speak to them, get sucked into the mystery, and reach a satisfying conclusion by the time the finale rolls along. It’s a consistent, effective formula that the franchise delivers each time.

With such a reliable set format, the franchise finds its success in viewers not only knowing what they’re getting into, but also knowing that the stories are based on Coben’s bestselling, nail-biting novels. Those two points together, combined, of course, with impressive casts like Worthington and Lower, make the franchise easy to sell to viewers, without having to rely on blockbuster branding. So while some Netflix hits might require extra branding and marketing budget for its other shows, Coben’s franchise appeals to the masses without having to spend much at all.

The Harlan Coben Franchise Is a Consistent Streaming Hit

With that said, however, Coben’s TV shows on Netflix haven’t been universally well-received. On Rotten Tomatoes, several titles from the franchise have received a disapproving rating, like Gone for Good‘s disappointing 37% from viewers, Missing You‘s 50% from critics and Run Away reaching only 37% from the public. Some common critiques are the shows leaning into soapy, overdramatic storylines or having too drawn-out, overcomplicated mysteries.

But while the numbers alone might tell another story, the franchise has continued to top streaming charts after each release. I Will Find You immediately rose to #1 worldwide by June 19, aka the day after its release. Run Away went on to reach over 38 million views worldwide and spent four weeks on the streamer’s global Top 10 chart, while Coben’s biggest show to date, Fool Me Once, garnered a whopping 98.2 million views in its first 91 days on the platform. The numbers are astronomical, and prove that while critical reception and audience approval might not be a given, Netflix viewers consistently respond to Coben’s addictive mystery formula.

As Coben’s 13th TV show with Netflix, I Will Find You, currently reigns supreme on the platform, there’s no better time than now to reflect on how successful the franchise has been. With 13 shows, 13 mind-bending one-season mysteries, and millions of views, the collaboration has found a formula that works consistently, making it an easy, satisfying watch for viewers time and time again. So while the franchise is impressive already, the potential to keep the formula going is almost limitless.

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You may ask yourself, “Why is an American werewolf in London?” And the answer is that he wasn’t a werewolf when he crossed the Atlantic. David Kessler (David Naughton) and his friend, Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne), were just normal tourists until a werewolf attacked them and left them for dead.

Only David survives the attack, although he sees an apparition of Jack telling him to end his life before he transforms for the first time. David and his new lover, Alex Price (Jenny Agutter), may come to regret not making that choice. Because once David’s inner wolf is unleashed, there’s no putting it back in the bottle.

An American Werewolf in London is now streaming on Shudder.

Beyond the Gates early spoilers for the week of June 29th through July 3rd include Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) being completely fixated on his ex to the point that his current wife sniffs out the betrayal. Plus, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) focuses on taking care of her family and sets herself aside once she gets good news.

There’s a lot to get into as we see the first full week of July sweeps, which sees the drama build. And honestly, they were already off to such a strong start with this transplant drama.

Beyond the Gates July Sweeps Begins – Week of June 24th-26th:

So, on Thursday, June 25th, this is day one of July sweeps. It’s already high drama is going to kick into high gear when they’ve basically already hit the ground running pre-sweeps with the crossover from Young and the Restless, the tornado that nearly killed people, and the Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) and Eva transplant drama.

So, on Thursday, we’re going to have more on Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and Anita. He already pressed her to keep her appointment. So, Vernon’s gonna go along, I’m sure, as Anita heads back to Garland Memorial to see Dr. Bower about her lumpectomy scan and the consult. Anita’s docter, Dr. Bower, if you don’t remember, is the head of oncology. And it dawned on me that the name is in honor of Tamara Tuni being on the Fox show 24 years back because the guy Jack Bauer was the head of the agency and then she took over for him temporarily. I think it’s a little homage.

BTG Spoilers: Grayson Remains Hopeful

Also, on Thursday, Grayson Perez, (Jordi Valiasuso, has reason to hope for a romantic future with Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob. She’s still grieving Derek Baldwin’s (Ben Gavin) tragic death that Grayson had a hand in, but he’s overall a good guy. So, we’ll see what sort of positive sign he gets from Ashley.

Also, this week, Bill’s at Uptown with Haley Lawson (Marquita Goings) and something Bill says has Haley asking why Bill thinks the tornado was about him. She wants to know why Bill can’t shake it off. And Haley says it’s like Bill is haunted. Naomi already chastised her dad for thinking about Dani, so this is a red flag.

And then on Thursday, Haley rolls up on an intense conversation between Bill and Dani. Honestly, Bill seems to be reminiscing fondly about the elevator encounter while Dani is terrified that Andre finds out and will be upset. And we know he is going to find out. It’s just a question of when.

Somebody surprises Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) with a request on Thursday. And I wonder if this is Tomas asking Ted’s permission to propose to Kat. We know Tomas Navarro (Alex Alegria) is a pretty serious guy, pretty traditional, so I can see him doing something like that. Of course, Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) doesn’t want the proposal to happen.

I’ll be curious to see if Ted thinks it’s a bad idea, fresh off Kat having the whole emotional ordeal of seeing her half-sister Eva injured and dying and then donating her part of her liver, suffering complications and all of that. But I can see why Tomas is inspired to propose. And Ted may say it’s up to Kat, not him.

Beyond the Gates: Celebrations and Secrets – Friday, June 26th

Friday, June 26. One family celebrates several wins. Obviously the Duprees because Anita may have a positive appointment with her oncologist. Kat’s recovering well after that scare. Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) won his primary. And you never know maybe Tomas proposes and Kat says yes on Beyond the Gates.

Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann) makes an announcement at the end of the week that causes panic. She just sincerely thanked Kat for saving Eva’s life. Her house got knocked down. She didn’t get to bribe the staff and Ted told her to donate to a hospital charity instead. So, we’ll see what Leslie does to freak people out.

Some Sibling Competition on BTG

Some siblings get competitive on Friday. Maybe Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson) and Tyrell Richardson (Jaden Lucas Miller). Hopefully not Martin and Kat. And of course, there’s always the chance it could be Deanna McBride (Angela Fairley) and Donell McBride (Alex Cheeks) because we have Deanna scenes on Friday with her seeking advice from those she trusts.

It seems like she’s asking about Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) and Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) since that’s the issue that stresses Deanna the most. And she just got mad at her mom, Vanessa, when she heard Joey talking about running a bath for her after the tornado drama.

Deanna has zero chill where Joey’s concerned. She thinks he’s sus, and she’s right. Just as Kat was the one who was always right about Eva and Leslie, we know that Deanna’s gut is right about Joey since he had her dad Doug McBride (Jason Graham) killed so that he could have Vanessa all to himself. And speaking of her, Joey has a proposition for Vanessa. I wonder if he wants her to move in with him, but keep her house she had with Doug so her kids don’t have to say goodbye to the place they grew up in with all their memories of Doug.

Beyond the Gates: July Sweeps in Full Gear – June 29th Through July 3rd

Then the week of June 29th through July 3rd, this is going to be the first full week of July sweeps. We’re going to see things heating up, picking up momentum, and a lot of storylines. Kat and Eva should be out of the hospital by then. I thought it was interesting that Kat told Eva that they’re still not sisters, even though a chunk of Kat’s liver now lives in Eva’s body.

Even though she had that dream and I think she got some perspective, Kat’s not a fool and she’s not going to jump into, you know, hugs with Eva. So, I do think though this is a starting point of Kat being more open to Eva being around, but not Leslie. And I don’t blame Kat for that. Also, Leslie’s going to have to decide what to do with her house. Is she going to restart with a more normal mansion rather than that unholy, tacky mess that she was building? We’ll see.

BTG Spoilers: Bill Obsessing over Dani

Bill can’t let go of what happened between him and Dani in the elevator. And I could see Bill being foolish enough to tell Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) trying to break up his and Dani’s marriage so that Bill can try and win Dani back. And I do think Bill is like wine for her as a recovered alcoholic.

Not that she is, but an analogy. Dani knows that it’s bad for her, but she really enjoyed the taste of it until she realized what she was doing and then she was ashamed. Like when drunks fall off the wagon. I think Andre is a much healthier choice for her. Haley may sniff out Bill’s renewed interest in Dani, and it makes her more desperate to finish him off so she can get her payday before he ditches her.

And this long con Haley’s been working with help from Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) turns to dust in her hands and she walks away with nothing. Kat may be planning a wedding if she says yes to Tomas, but I do wonder if she will accept the proposal. She may reject the ring, though, and I wonder if Chelsea will put a damper on it and tell her to slow her role.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Eva & Izaiah Grow Closer

Getting engaged hot on the heels of tragedy may not be a good idea for Kat, at least in Chelsea’s mind. Chelsea and Ted enjoy their relationship with less hassle from Leslie, but we’ll see how long her newfound chill lasts before she backslides to being her old awful self. We could see Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) and Eva’s relationship also taking a big step forward after her life-and-death ordeal.

Now, as you know, Izaiah was totally wrecked over the idea of losing Eva, and he didn’t leave her side till he knew that she was going to be okay. And Darlene Hawthorne (Monique Mosee) pledged to try harder with Eva. So, we’ll see if she sticks to that. Now, I don’t see Izaiah pulling out a ring or anything like that.

But he and Eva might move in together at her place or something low-key like that. That’s still a big step forward for them. Also, look for updates on Vanessa and Joey and her Deanna issues. Also, some updates on Ashley’s grief and where she and Grayson go from here and whether the mysterious Heather has really left town or is lurking.

Asian Doll has been juggling life as a rapper, entrepreneur, and new mom after welcoming her daughter, Mi’Lani, in September 2025. While she’s been enjoying motherhood with her 9-month-old daughter, she’s also been open with fans about the ups and downs of her relationship with her child’s father.

Now, it looks like she has something new to celebrate as she returns to social media with a shocking reveal.

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Asian Doll Starts The Countdown As She Reveals Baby No. 2 Is On The Way

On Thursday, Asian Doll took to social media ready to reveal a huge announcement. Officially sharing photos of her growing baby bump and revealing she’s expecting a baby boy, the rapper tweeted, “I’m pregnant with my son & I give birth in December on my birthday I’m so tired of hiding it.” As she celebrated finally letting the world in on her big news, she shared on her Instagram Story, “So glad the world know my tea now so I can stop hiding & live in my truth.”

Revealing that she has six months to go, Asian Doll also started the countdown to welcoming her baby boy, writing, “I give birth on my birthday. A real gift from GOD.”

The rapper also got candid with supporters about feeling better after making it through her first trimester. She tweeted, “The 1st trimester of pregnancy be the hardest. I be so sick & lose so much weight from throwing up for a month straight 💯 so happy I’m in my 2nd trimester. I got my energy back & I’m eating sooooooo much more. It’s time to build me back up & GET BACK TO IT 💯 #mommyof2.”

Social Media Reacts 

Folks quickly gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to Asian Doll’s pregnancy announcement. Some flooded her with love and congratulations, while others entered the chat sharing their opinions about her having kids back-to-back.

Instagram user @ingod_itrust365 wrote, “Congratulations now you got your girl & Boy @asiandabrat”

Instagram user @ambertucker added, “Aww thats beautiful she must be real happy  🥺”

While Instagram @a.loni_ wrote, “Lord ion see how yall do 2 under 2 😩 bless  y’all’s heart cause lah pass out 😭😭”

Instagram user  sabrinabellbow wrote, “Idk how y’all keep having kids!! Back to back is insane 😂”

Instagram user @al_petty.tee 21 added, “Asian doll I promise you didn’t have to hide nobody gives af anymore we got bigger things to worry about that’s going on in America 😭😭😭😭”

While Instagram user @katoraaaaaa wrote, “Give her the same grace ya give Rihanna too”

Instagram user @foreverjefe_ wrote, “Do yall know people have their kids close together so they can grow up tg,”

Instagram user @bahnnybunny added, “Just wish her a safe pregnancy and go”

While Instagram user @luhzyy_ wrote, “This is so perfect, if you live life by these btes in the comments your life would be shitty! Back to back boy and you’re girl perfect !! Congrats truly ❤️ “

Asian Doll Opens Up About Overcoming Postpartum

Last week, Asian Doll shared another life update with fans as she opened up about overcoming postpartum. While sharing footage of her adorable daughter, Mi’Lani, she reflected on feeling like herself again and revealed she’s focused on motherhood, healing, and what’s next in her career.

She wrote: “Postpartum tried to take me out but I’m way STRONGER than that!! A lot of sh** that’s meant to break you at your lowest point use it as your stepping stone. I been threw so much & did so much for so many people that im numb to the it random switch up’s. Once people think they finally have 1 up on you they’ll handle you. All I know is how to stay 1000 with myself & know that there’re so many people that love me for me!!

I feel like I’m back myself back thinking straight back being the bad-b*tch that I am!! Ready to get pretty be a great mother & enjoy my life & make more memories than I’ve already created.

New music coming. New merch. New cosmetics & more shows!!! I always come out on top with or without a team. Anybody that ever went against this sh** ain’t NEVER won when it comes to me.”

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