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Soap operas, also known as daytime dramas, have been a staple of popular culture television programming for decades. These ongoing serial dramas have captivated audiences with their complex and intertwined storylines, relatable characters, and dramatic plot twists. But what is it about soap operas that makes them so addictive and why do people keep coming back for more? Turns out, there is a unique and subtle formula of psychological elements that keep viewers engrossed in these long-running dramas.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers tease that Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) plans to worm his way back into Forrester Creations. She Knows Soaps reports that Thomas ambushes Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) in her office to pitch returning to FC to save Hope For The Future.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers tease that there are rumors of Thorsten Kaye's exit as Ridge Forrester on the CBS soap opera. She Knows Soaps reported that while Kaye is taking a break from filming at the moment, he will return in the coming weeks.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Jeremy Stark (James Hyde) will return to the soap opera in the coming weeks. James Hyde took to Facebook to reveal that he's filming more episodes. Considering Y&R films four to six weeks in advance, we could see him in mid-March.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers tease that Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) will make a difficult decision about Spencer Publications to save the empire from Bill Spencer's (Don Diamont) poor choices. Celeb Dirty Laundry reported that Liam would learn the truth about Bill and Sheila Carter's (Kimberlin Brown) relationship.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) devised a plan to frame Jeremy Stark (James Hyde). Celeb Dirty Laundry reports that Diane planted Nikki Newman's (Melody Thomas Scott) necklace in his hotel suite, while Jack called Chicago police to report the theft.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers tease that Sheila Carter's (Kimberlin Brown) endgame with Bill Spencer is downright terrifying. Celeb Dirty Laundry reported that Sheila could plot his murder, but not before convincing the billionaire to marry her first.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) will have a difficult question to ask Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) during the week of January 16. Soap Dirt reported that after Nick learns of Sally's pregnancy, he begins to suspect that his brother Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) could be the baby's dad.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for the week of January 16 tease that Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) will finally come clean about being pregnant with Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). She Knows Soaps reports that Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) will get into a showdown over Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan).

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers for the week of January 16 tease that news will get out about Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Sheila Carter's (Kimberlin Brown) relationship. The Bold and the Beautiful Twitter page shared the weekly preview showing Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) telling Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) and Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) about Sheila's hold on Bill.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that the writers could be considering killing off an iconic character for the 50th- anniversary episode, which will air in March. Doug Davidson, the actor who plays Paul Williams, tweeted that if the writers kill off his character, it would be "hurtful" and wouldn't answer any questions about Paul.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) will unleash his anger on Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) on Monday, January 16. Celeb Dirty Laundry reported that Adam accuses Billy of taking advantage of Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) and getting sick pleasure from being his ex-wife's savior.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers tease that Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) will take his relationship with Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) to the next level by making love to her.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Sally Spectra's (Courtney Hope) pregnancy news will stun Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) during the week of January 16. Soap Dirt reveals that Nick accepted Sally's "tummy aches" culprit last week as stress and overeating junk food. But when she passes on an alcoholic drink, he wonders if his new girlfriend could have a bun in the oven.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) refuses to give up his relationship with Lily Winters (Christel Khalil). Young and the Restless posted the weekly preview suggesting the once-happy couple will find common ground.

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers tease that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) will have a surprising offer for Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) during the week of January 9. Celeb Dirty Laundry reported that Victor would call Kyle to set up a meeting at Society to talk about an important issue.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers tease that Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) will have a trick up his sleeve to ensure Sheila Carter's (Kimberlin Brown) freedom. According to She Knows Soaps, with Sheila's court hearing approaching, pressureSteffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) refuses to testify against her mother-in-law.

"As The World Turns" star Rita Walter has died at the age of 71, according to Soaps.com. Walter died on Christmas day, which was also the 41st anniversary of her departure from the famed soap opera.

This week, Thomas Forrester will lose everything --his job, his son, and his father will disown him.Photo byThe Bold and the Beautiful/Twitter. The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers for the week of December 26 tease that the fallout from Thomas Forrester's (Matthew Atkinson) CPS scam is finally here. She Knows Soaps reported that Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) would break into Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and John 'Finn' Finnegan's (Tanner Novlan) home to convince them to give her another chance. And Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) will spiral further into a dark place,

Sally Spectra has not been feeling well. Chloe Mitchell suggests she could be pregnant. But who's the daddy?Photo byThe Young and the Restless/Twitter. The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for December 26 tease that Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) will have a pregnancy scare on the CBS soap opera. She Knows Soaps reported that Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) is tired of Jeremy Stark (James Hyde) making threats. She thinks it's time to confront him. Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) worries he'll lose Diane to Jeremy and plants a passionate kiss on his ex-wife's lips.