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As the World Turns Spoilers: January 11-15

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:39:11 EST

There's trouble ahead for Alison, and sex ahead for Holden, next week on As the World Turns...

Alison faces shocking accusations.
Simon and Katie make out.
Janet is distressed to discover how sick her daughter is.
Holden and Molly (Lesli Kay, pictured) have sex.

As the World Turns Spoilers: January 4-8

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:45:49 EST

As the World Turns will kick off 2010 with the following storylines...

Lily takes a pregnancy test.
Simon and Katie go on a date.
Holden (Jon Hensley, pictured) and Molly make out.
Parker and Sage plot to get Jack and Carly back together.

Eric Sheffer Stevens Lands Recurring Role on As the World Turns

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:14:20 EST

Eric Sheffer Stevens has landed a new, recurring role on As the World Turns.

The actor, most recently seen on the big screen in Julie & Julia, will portray Dr. Reid Oliver, Noah's eye doctor.

He'll also cross paths with Katie, Henry, Bob and Kim and debut on January 19.

As the World Turns Spoilers for the Week of December 28

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:37:27 EST

As we head into 2010, these developments will help As the World Turns bid farewell to 2009 next week...

Janet and Dusty (Grayson McCouch, pictured) make love.
Craig receives help from an unexpected individual.
Simon and Katie go on a date.
Katie decides to sell the house she shared with Brad.

As the World Turns Spoilers: December 21-23

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:32:03 EST

Ready for Christmas on As the World Turns? These storylines will go down next week...

Mick places a strange phone call.
Brad, Katie and Jacob share a special Christmas.
Luke (Van Hansis, pictured) is psyched to have Noah home for the holidays.
Casey proposes to Ali!

As the World Turns Producer Speaks on Show's Cancellation

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:33:25 EST

Yes, As the World Turns really is coming to an end.

In an interview with TV Guide Magazine, producer Chris Goutman speaks on the sad news and on whether or not the soap opera might find a home on another network...

On his reaction to the news: It’s a shame and it’s a shock because we absolutely thought we had a shot at another year. Our show is not ready to go because, creatively, we’re on a roll. We still have exciting stories in the works and we’re sticking to them. We’re not ready to start inviting back old favorites and do the nostalgia thing.

On moving to another network: We just continue to tell good stories and we’ll see how the efforts go in terms of shopping the show around. There will be plenty of time to bring in whomever we want from the past. I think we’re in a very, very good place and we’re excited by everything that’s going on, but the numbers in November just didn’t budge.

All I can do right now is to try to do a good show and keep everyone focused and excited and proud of their work.

As the World Turns: Canceled!

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:38:43 EST

Soap operas are in worse shape these days than the housing market.

A couple months after Guiding Light aired its final episode, CBS has officially canceled As the World Turns. It won't be renewed for the 2010-2011 broadcast season, ending a 54-year run on the network next September.

Said producer Chris Goutman of the news:

"Throughout our history, As The World Turns has remained dedicated to sharing compelling stories that have entertained fans for more than five decades. We are disappointed and saddened by the news that the show is not being renewed. It will certainly be a loss for all of us, and for the show's loyal audience."

Are you sad by this news? Surprised? Write in and share your favorite As the World Turns memories with fellow fans today!

As the World Turns Spoilers: December 7-11

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:08:24 EST

You've come to the right place for a look at spoilers for next week's As the World Turns...

Damian (Paolo Seganti, pictured) collapses.
Meg makes a friend.
Barbara's investigation into Mick leads to a stunning discovery.
Simon and Katie grow closer.

Paulina Porizkova Dishes on As the World Turns Character, Guest-Starring Stint

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:24:39 EST

From America's Next Top Model to As the World Turns.

Paulina Porizkova will debut on January 5 on the latter show, kicking off a four-episode stint as Clarissa, a someone in business with Simon.

In an interview with TV Guide Magazine, the former cover girl dished about her character and her upcoming time on the soap opera...

On the offer: Totally out of the blue. I’d never watched soaps or thought about being on them. Now, after doing ATWT, I’m hooked on all of them. I’m a complete addict!

On her character: At first I was like, wait a minute, do they want me to play me, an aging supermodel? Because if that’s the case it’s a no-go. But it turns out Clarissa is an evil conwoman who comes in to destroy people’s lives. I love it! It’s very cool, except she doesn’t quite succeed.

On Simon and Clarissa: [Simon is] giving it all up for the love of a good woman and Clarissa is furious. She just can’t believe it because, frankly, she doesn’t know what love is. She’s so me! She tries to lure Simon into that one job they had going but he doesn’t want to do it.

As the World Turns Spoilers: November 30 - December 4

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:57:11 EST

Let's take an early look at the week ahead on As the World Turns...

Brad asks for Henry's help in getting rid of Simon.
Craig and Carly make out.
Dusty (Grayson McCouch, pictured) is there for Janet.
Luke is troubled by Noah's anger.