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With rumors of so many exits coming for AMC, fans are wondering what will be left of the AMC canvas. We are getting more confirmation now on the exits of Eden Riegel (Bianca) and Jeffrey Carlson (Zoe). Kelli Giddish (Di), Alexa Havins (Babe), Justin Bruening (Jamie) and Alex Musser (Del) are set to follow however the plot doth thicken. Rumors are swirling that Erin Hershey Presley is up for a recast of Babe. The show is batting around the idea of recasting the role because of the many ties Babe Chandler has to the current set up. With Bobbie Eakes up for an emmy for her performance as Babe's long suffering mother Krystal and Josh and JR both enamored with young Babe Chandler, the show doesn't want to lose it's vixen just yet.
Adam sets off a war of Chandler words when he brings Josh home to the mansion as a substitute son for the traitorous JR. Babe lashes out at Josh, whom she thinks is using the family's personal issues to try and make inroads with her. She sets the wheels in motion by telling JR they need to talk about custody of their son. Worried what it would do to Lily, Zach and Aidan discourage her from getting involved in the investigation of Ava's true identity. Meanwhile, Ava picks up a john and makes off with his wallet. Kendall bites her tongue when Ryan tells her that Annie accepted his marriage proposal. A compassionate Bianca attempts to convince Zoe's mother that her child, no matter what gender, is still the kind and loving soul she has always been. At ConFusion, a bigot razzes Zoe, who handles herself with grace before Del kicks the guy to the curb. Later, at the Valley Inn, she initially refuses to connect with Betty but then succumbs to her emotions and falls into her mother's embrace. Wanting her mother's acceptance, Zoe tells her mom that she'll give up her life as Zoe and return to "his" life as Freddy. After Betty stops Zoe from cutting off her hair, Zoe explains how she always knew she wasn't meant to be a boy. Bianca understands what this emotional crisis is doing to Zoe and realizes she's falling in love with her.
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Monday 4/2 - Adam takes Josh in as his replacement son; Krystal believes Adam still has feelings for her; Jack learns that Lily is missing.
Tuesday 4/3 - Adam threatens to frame Janet for murder if Amanda doesn't help him destroy Tad and Jamie; Babe sticks to her decision to divorce JR; Ryan receives a strange phone call.
Wednesday 4/4 - Bianca reaches out to Betty on Zoe's behalf; Tad tries to connect with Krystal; JR tells his lawyers to stall his divorce for as long as possible.
Thursday 4/5 - Betty and Zoe have a heartfelt talk; Bianca realizes she's falling in love with Zoe.
Friday 4/6 - Adam is horrified when Janet comes on to him; Di disagrees with Aidan's decision to keep Lily away from Ava; Babe tells JR she's leaving the Chandler mansion.
JR is shocked when Adam returns home from the mental hospital and takes Josh in as his replacement son.
Adam tries to force Amanda to help him destroy Tad and Jamie by threatening to frame Janet.
After Adam sees Tad embracing Krystal, unaware they were arguing, and Amanda refuses to do his bidding, Adam launches a plan with Janet to get back at all of them.
Krystal believes that Adam still has feelings for her and refuses to leave the mansion.
Tad sues Krystal for custody of their unborn child.
JR accepts Babe's decision to divorce, but instructs his lawyer to stall it.
Jack discovers that Lily is missing.
Aidan encounters a hooker named Ava who looks a lot like Lily and turns out to be her half-sister.
Zach shares with Hannah his regrets about the way he treated Ethan.
Kendall feigns good wishes about Ryan and Annie's marriage plans.
Ryan receives a mysterious phone call.
Zoe and Betty finally make peace after Zoe explains her life to her mother.
Bianca realizes that she is falling in love with Zoe.
The Week of April 9th
Bianca makes a startling declaration.
Josh insists that Zach hire him at Cambias.
Ryan decides to try to have his vasectomy reversed.
Erica assumes Kendall will sabotage Annie and Ryan's relationship.
Barbara isn't happy about Jack's decision to move her to the Valley Inn.
Zoe is shocked when Bianca reveals that she is her secret admirer.
However, Zoe isn't ready to take their relationship to the next level, not wanting to hurt Bianca if she doesn't go through with the surgery.
Jonathan is repelled by Ava and pays her off to get out of town.
Instead, Lily ends up with a key to Ava's room at the Valley Inn, and comes face to face with Ava.
JR makes one last appeal to Krystal and Babe as they prepare to leave the Chandler mansion, but Babe refuses to give him another chance.
After Adam refuses to help Krystal get through her labor, Colby manages to calm herself and helps Krystal deliver a healthy girl.
The Week of April 16th
Tad's confrontation with Adam has harsh results.
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Gone!
Eden Riegel (Bianca) and Jeffrey Carlson (Zoe) are out at AMC. Both actors will exit the show in late April, when Bianca and Zoe leave Pine Valley together. Despite the rumors, Riegel was not fired by ABC. Inside sources say the actress signed a short-term deal, but extended her stay to play out the Bianca/Zoe storyline, which has come to an end. Carlson had also signed a short-term contract. See next issue for more.
In
Kate Collins (Janet): Collins has "heavy story" coming up, so look for the soap vet to stick around this time.
Becky Ann Baker (Betty): Zoe's mother arrives in Pine Valley this week.
Brooks Ashmanskas (Leon): Ashmanskas will recur as Erica's producer for "New Begininngs."
AMC finally has it's new Greenlee. Sabine Singh has been cast. SON reports that she's signed a four year contract and begins airing the week of April 16th. Look for Greenlee to return just in time for Ryan and Annie's wedding.
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