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Soap Opera Digest 2010 Preview

“Old rivalries are going to flair up and new rivalries are going to drive the show,” says Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell.

Forresters Vs. Logans: “2010 is going to be a war of a proportion we haven’t seen between the Forresters and the Logans. It’s going to take on a whole different tone and involve the next generation,” including an older Hope. “We’re going to have new adversaries in Hope and Steffy, who is going to emerge as a young Stephanie Forrester. Her goal is to banish the Logans from the lives of her family.”

Jackie M/Forrester Creations: “Jackie M is going to come under some real pressure. This wonderful family within the company is going to splinter when a key player is lost. This will definitely cause a strain on Jackie and Owen’s marriage. Stephanie is very happy at Jackie M, but a strong force is going to try to bring Stephanie back to Forrester Creations—and Eric.” Speaking of Forrester, “It’s a time of upheaval for them as a division of Spencer Publications and that arm wrestling will go on. Eric and Ridge’s objective is to get rid of Bill.”

Katie/Bill/Steffy: “Steffy is going to be an issue for the Spencers. She kind of has a crush on Bill, but she also wants to stick it to Katie. So whether it’s a passive-aggressive thing or she wants to outright ruin Katie’s marriage, Steffy is going to focus on Bill. Also, Katie thought she knew what she was signing up for when she married Bill, but she’s finding that it’s lonely at the top. She’s used to warm and fuzzy with her family, but now she’s got Bill, so she’s trying to adjust to her new life.”

Hope/Oliver: Zack Conroy (ex-James, GL) will come on as Sandy’s little brother, Oliver. “He will be involved in the music industry as a talent scout for a record company. His job is very entry level, but he’s ambitious. He’s also a DJ and a good kid. He’s going to get involved with Hope, but it will begin as a friendship. We’re really taking our time with them in building a foundation.”

Bridget/Nick/Sandy: “Bridget fell in love with the health-food eating, yoga-practicing Sandy, and now she will be confronted with Agnes Jones, who is very different. Bridget will feel betrayed, so sparks are going to fly. Once she learns the truth, the persona of Sandy will be done and she will be Aggie again.” Despite the friction between the women, Nick will continue to help Sandy, er, Aggie with her recovery. “Nick is going to help her deal with the aftermath of her rape, as will Brooke.” But you know what happens with Nick and damsels in distress: “Trouble. Stay off the island!”

Whip/Taylor: “Their relationship will be sophisticated and witty. Taylor is such an intelligent and together—most of the time—woman and Whip appreciates her. Taylor has spent most of her life looking over her shoulder for Brooke, but this will be the first time that she doesn’t have to.”

Pam/Donna: “They will still be the Regis and Kelly of B&B as the co-hosts of THE CATWALK. They’re both crazy and we really rely on them for comical relief, so they’ll continue to bring that.”