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Bellarke <3

The problem with Belle is her attitude towards her parents and Claire. She cheated and Shawn filed for divorce because of her infidelity, but she's acting as if she's the wronged party. Belle has to show more warmth to Claire and Marlena. She comes off very cold in her scenes with them. To be honest, I think a lot of the problems with Belle are because of MM's acting. :peek:
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Feb 7 2016, 02:09 PM
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Feb 7 2016, 12:01 AM

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I was gonna say... And it seems pretty mutual with Phillip - in fact, he started out pursuing her, so... And Chad was different and plot driven, but still doesn't make her anything than a single woman (which she pretty much was, Shawn had filed for divorce).

Belle finally does something other than ditz around, cry and weep about why Shawn does this or that, so I'm not complaining. I mean, I wish she'd talk to her mom more (and her pops, please), since it brought out information about how she was really feeling (lonely, upset, angry, disappointed...). but anything is better than the teenage doof we had for so long.
I'm curious about one thing!? Why do you keep referring to Belle as a teenager? She hasn't been one since 2003 or so! And she was a pretty mature teen BTW. If anything Samis been the one acting like a spoiled 14 year old for most of her run. Belle has never acted any differently than any other woman in Salem when they're in love.

Yes she's separated and she can sleep with whomever she likes even if I don't like it. But the problem is that she acts like she's easy!! Plus she she's a cold bitch to her own daughter, cancels on a mother/daughter trip to Chicago to go have sex with her sleazy ex. And she's guilting get husband for an affair she had!! She's playing games and sleeping with her monkey boy instead of making it clear and saying "No Shawn It's over" instead she's pulling an Elena Gilbert and saying "I don't know what I want" there's nothing interesting or fun about Belle right now but if you think so I guess it's your choice lol

This is not the daughter of my OTP!! I always expected Better from Isabella Black!
I feel like it's because there is nothing easy or fun about facing divorce. I didn't see her as cold to Claire as much as the divorce is causing contention. Claire indicated Belle has changed so I don't think she was a bad mom. Belle seems to be distancing herself from the pressure from Claire to go back with Shawn and make things right, and probably from her own feelings.

That's the way divorce is. You've been with someone for a large portion of your life, and suddenly, things are changing. I've seen friends completely change when going thru a divorce. There's a lot of emotion and self-worth tied up in marriage. I'd think for most people, a marriage falling apart is a major upheaval in the person's life. It shouldn't be easy or straightforward. It's a journey to pick up your life and start over.

I agree the Chad thing was a plot device, but I could see a woman facing divorce falling for Chad's lines. I'd expect her to be bitter and full of self doubt. I had no trouble seeing her latching on to a handsome, charming man who says all the right things, wanting to just be happy without thinking too much. I can see her feelings for Shawn being all twisted after all these years. She doesn't have all that baggage with Phillip. So while I actually like Shawn better right now (go figure, I was always a Phelle person), I can see why she's all over the place. The last thing I want is for her to reconcile back with Shawn happily or suddenly get hitched to Phillip. I am fine with waiting to see how things go. I'd be fine all three of these characters went their own way eventually. I don't feel like Belle has to go back with Shawn because Shelle is a super couple. I prefer that we see this conflict, even if it doesn't show a 'perfect' Belle. She's human.

What I don't understand is with all the women who have been far worse on the show, why the total hatred for Belle. I look for her to grow into a better person, but I don't hate her.
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Feb 7 2016, 02:41 PM
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Feb 7 2016, 01:36 PM
Well. This is...interesting.

Greg Meng posted this pic of his backyard today, and said he was reading scripts. Dena Higley replied. Not anything show related in her reply, but...gah! I hate to see her name anywhere near this show at this point.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBfhqZWKeRL/?tagged=days50
I hope the show will be officially renewed and the situation with the headwriters will be clarified soon.
It's gonna be 1 year since the writer switch happened. Maybe the show can't fire her completely earlier than mid-February.

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Head writers Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell will be leaving their positions at the soap to be replaced by Dena Higley and Josh Griffith. This change will go into effect on February 16.
http://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/42222/dena-higley-and-josh-griffith-take-over-as-days-he/
Yeah, me too. I truly believe she's out, but some official confirmation would be nice. The fact that she replied to Greg, though, signals to me that they are at least on semi-good terms; she probably didn't have a big falling out with him when she left.

Also, has Greg always read the scripts? I kind of assume so, but damn! He's let a lot of shit go on the air over the years, IMO.
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Feb 7 2016, 02:42 PM
The problem with Belle is her attitude towards her parents and Claire. She cheated and Shawn filed for divorce because of her infidelity, but she's acting as if she's the wronged party. Belle has to show more warmth to Claire and Marlena. She comes off very cold in her scenes with them. To be honest, I think a lot of the problems with Belle are because of MM's acting. :peek:
Everything this. Her daughter asked her for some mother/daughter time or to go shopping in Chicago and instead she flew to Vegas to hook up with Philip :o . I just hope they delve deeper into what's going on with her.
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Feb 6 2016, 04:56 PM
I'll just leave this here:

[twitter=KJAlfonso/status/696060566419288064]

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@Stephan54203464 @brookeandridge @greg_meng Excuse me But actors have absolutely no control over writing ,never have .I am blessed to have worked with some many wonderful actors .Please stop putting words in my mouth and making false accusations ,your words are hurtful & unfounded .Thank you ;)
Except some of them do......
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Feb 7 2016, 12:17 PM
He's @bruszty

He hasn't done anything on instagram in a week. He's definitely in Australia for his last post, but I mean...planes go both ways.

I thought maybe MBE had posted an old pic with him and Marie Wilson, but I kind of doubt it. I think those pics were taken on Thursday. The time on the clock and the time she posted the pic of her, SN, and JL matches too closely.
Well that sucks if he's still there, I was hoping that picture was taken another time.

A few weeks ago he seemed uncertain of where he'd be at a later time, and then he posted that he was back in Sydney and someone replied awww, I took that as a sign that he was gone from the show. His contract was supposed to be for a year and that year will be up in a few months so if he's not gone yet, hopefully he will be soon.
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Feb 7 2016, 09:58 AM
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Feb 7 2016, 07:17 AM
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Very few of the 50th videos were done well at all, but this one was superb!
The 50th videos made by the promo lady were bad.

This one was superb because it was made by a fan.
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Feb 7 2016, 04:19 PM
His contract was supposed to be for a year and that year will be up in a few months
Yes, per the contest rules, the contract was for a 1-year deal with the usual opt-out clause every 13 weeks.

if they win the Major Prize, are willing to relocate to Los Angeles, USA to arrive and begin work in the week commencing Monday 18 May, 2015 for a minimum of 13 weeks and a maximum of 52 weeks;

one (1) starring role as ‘Finn’ in the Show for a minimum of thirteen (13) episodes, including remuneration of US$1,000 per episode for the Winner (the “Role”), valued at a total of US$13,000;

lodging and transportation in Los Angeles, USA, valued at a maximum of US$16,460.


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Feb 7 2016, 01:36 PM
Well. This is...interesting.

Greg Meng posted this pic of his backyard today, and said he was reading scripts. Dena Higley replied. Not anything show related in her reply, but...gah! I hate to see her name anywhere near this show at this point.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBfhqZWKeRL/?tagged=days50


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#superbowlsunday #sun #superbowl #sundaymorning #losangeles #home #homesweethome #backyard #lazysunday #daysofourlives #days50 reading scripts

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Why is he reading scripts?
I guess that means he's hopeful the show will be renewed?
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Feb 7 2016, 04:51 PM
nice yard.
Why is he reading scripts?
I guess that means he's hopeful the show will be renewed?
Because he's the Co-Executive Producer and it's part of his job?
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Feb 7 2016, 04:56 PM
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Feb 7 2016, 04:51 PM
nice yard.
Why is he reading scripts?
I guess that means he's hopeful the show will be renewed?
Because he's the Co-Executive Producer and it's part of his job?

I'm embarrassed to say that I have no idea what an executive producer does.
So I just looked it up.
http://www.producersguild.org/?page=faq
I can see now why he'd be reading scripts.
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Feb 7 2016, 02:09 PM
I'm curious about one thing!? Why do you keep referring to Belle as a teenager? She hasn't been one since 2003 or so! And she was a pretty mature teen BTW. If anything Samis been the one acting like a spoiled 14 year old for most of her run. Belle has never acted any differently than any other woman in Salem when they're in love.

Yes she's separated and she can sleep with whomever she likes even if I don't like it. But the problem is that she acts like she's easy!! Plus she she's a cold bitch to her own daughter, cancels on a mother/daughter trip to Chicago to go have sex with her sleazy ex. And she's guilting her husband for an affair she had!! She's playing games and sleeping with her monkey boy instead of making it clear and saying "No Shawn It's over" instead she's pulling an Elena Gilbert and saying "I don't know what I want" there's nothing interesting or fun about Belle right now but if you think so I guess it's your choice lol

This is not the daughter of my OTP!! I always expected Better from Isabella Black!
Because IMO she still acted like one long after 2003. I was so disappointed in teen Belle. Yes, Sami was a raging succubus that also acted like a five year old, but that doesn't mean Belle wasn't a very stereotypical ditzy soap teenager. What I could see that the writer intended and what it came off as, were two very different things (and I mostly disliked everything that writer wrote, so it wasn't exclusive to Belle). The issue wasn't that she was dumb (she was supposed to be book smart, and considering her mother actually usually possesses the Salem brain, that made sense), it was the way she behaved. They wrote her terribly. A large problem for me was that whenever they clearly intended for something to be "Belle stands up for herself", it came off as bratty. And my biggest problem with both Belle and Brady was that I never bought that Belle or Brady would end up bratty. Confused in love? Yes, look at John's misguided (and dumb) attempt to fill the empty space Marlena left in his bed. But bratty, ditzy and downright cruel (as Brady was)? No. If anything, the indecisiveness right now is similar to that version of Belle. Which right now, isn't the biggest problem. The biggest problem, IMO, is the relationship with Claire and that I really, really want to hear about her side (and Shawns, I want actual talking about it, not around it!).

I always felt so cheated, because post-John's death felt like the first time we kind of saw Belle have real feelings. And I don't mean grief over John or the affair with Phillip. She didn't know how to handle her feelings, and she was angry. And then she royally messed up. It was wrong, but it was actually a great start that showed great potential for good story to come, but then they backburnered S&B and just wrote them off. I have my own theory for why this feels so very... one note, for some, but I have hope it might change soon.

I always go back to this, and even though I kinda enjoy Belle and Phillip right now, I would love for Shawn and Belle to get stuck in an elevator or something (classic soap thing) and actually have to talk about their years away. It's an easy way to bring the audience in on what happen, grow the characters and show that there are hurt feelings on both sides, but that Belle was ultimately the one who made the wrong decision.

I don't expect anything from Belle right now, I just want to get to know her. She's my favorite couple's child, too, I'm already inclined to love her. She's been gone for 7 years, she's a grown up (she was still supposed to be very young when she and Shawn left), she's been through a lot, so it's a new start. That's the nature of soaps when young characters leave for such a long time or are SORASed, their return needs to be a reset. And she's the character I've most wanted back (along with Eugene) since the day she left in 2008. She's played by an actress who can actually make her the new leading lady of the show, take over the throne from the mother, and so I want to really get to know her, the good and the bad. But to get to that point, there's always a messy road. Fortunately, we're still pretty early in her return, so there's hope yet :D I 100% agree that it could (and should have) be executed better, but I'm still excited to see the spark of what I think could be a great character.
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Feb 7 2016, 02:09 PM
I'm curious about one thing!? Why do you keep referring to Belle as a teenager? She hasn't been one since 2003 or so! And she was a pretty mature teen BTW. If anything Samis been the one acting like a spoiled 14 year old for most of her run. Belle has never acted any differently than any other woman in Salem when they're in love.

Yes she's separated and she can sleep with whomever she likes even if I don't like it. But the problem is that she acts like she's easy!! Plus she she's a cold bitch to her own daughter, cancels on a mother/daughter trip to Chicago to go have sex with her sleazy ex. And she's guilting her husband for an affair she had!! She's playing games and sleeping with her monkey boy instead of making it clear and saying "No Shawn It's over" instead she's pulling an Elena Gilbert and saying "I don't know what I want" there's nothing interesting or fun about Belle right now but if you think so I guess it's your choice lol

This is not the daughter of my OTP!! I always expected Better from Isabella Black!
Because IMO she still acted like one long after 2003. I was so disappointed in teen Belle. Yes, Sami was a raging succubus that also acted like a five year old, but that doesn't mean Belle wasn't a very stereotypical ditzy soap teenager. What I could see that the writer intended and what it came off as, were two very different things (and I mostly disliked everything that writer wrote, so it wasn't exclusive to Belle). The issue wasn't that she was dumb (she was supposed to be book smart, and considering her mother actually usually possesses the Salem brain, that made sense), it was the way she behaved. They wrote her terribly. A large problem for me was that whenever they clearly intended for something to be "Belle stands up for herself", it came off as bratty. And my biggest problem with both Belle and Brady was that I never bought that Belle or Brady would end up bratty. Confused in love? Yes, look at John's misguided (and dumb) attempt to fill the empty space Marlena left in his bed. But bratty, ditzy and downright cruel (as Brady was)? No. If anything, the indecisiveness right now is similar to that version of Belle. Which right now, isn't the biggest problem. The biggest problem, IMO, is the relationship with Claire and that I really, really want to hear about her side (and Shawns, I want actual talking about it, not around it!).

I always felt so cheated, because post-John's death felt like the first time we kind of saw Belle have real feelings. And I don't mean grief over John or the affair with Phillip. She didn't know how to handle her feelings, and she was angry. And then she royally messed up. It was wrong, but it was actually a great start that showed great potential for good story to come, but then they backburnered S&B and just wrote them off. I have my own theory for why this feels so very... one note, for some, but I have hope it might change soon.

I always go back to this, and even though I kinda enjoy Belle and Phillip right now, I would love for Shawn and Belle to get stuck in an elevator or something (classic soap thing) and actually have to talk about their years away. It's an easy way to bring the audience in on what happen, grow the characters and show that there are hurt feelings on both sides, but that Belle was ultimately the one who made the wrong decision.

I don't expect anything from Belle right now, I just want to get to know her. She's my favorite couple's child, too, I'm already inclined to love her. She's been gone for 7 years, she's a grown up (she was still supposed to be very young when she and Shawn left), she's been through a lot, so it's a new start. That's the nature of soaps when young characters leave for such a long time or are SORASed, their return needs to be a reset. And she's the character I've most wanted back (along with Eugene) since the day she left in 2008. She's played by an actress who can actually make her the new leading lady of the show, take over the throne from the mother, and so I want to really get to know her, the good and the bad. But to get to that point, there's always a messy road. Fortunately, we're still pretty early in her return, so there's hope yet :D I 100% agree that it could (and should have) be executed better, but I'm still excited to see the spark of what I think could be a great character.
This post is everything. It's exactly how I feel about Belle's current behavior. People keep saying that she's "the new Sami" but honestly I don't see that at all. They've done a horrible job re-establishing her character, and from the sounds of it the scenes they've been cutting certainly haven't helped, but just because she's behaving somewhat recklessly right now does not, in any way, relate her to Sami. The last few episodes have felt like a push in a better direction, so I really hope we get more insight into what the hell went down between Shawn and Belle in Maine. And since I love Belle with both Shawn and Philip, I really feel like I can't lose here, but I definitely want the writing for these characters to be better, especially because their generation will eventually (and should) be leading the show.
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First time posting but thought I'd share because I've seen some people posting that PR should be enticed to return. I spoke to PR at one of his wife's performances and DOOL did want him to stay longer but he was not able to because of his daughter and "commitments". That's from him. He had an opportunity to stay but chose not to. I don't think TPTB could have done anything to get him to stay, short of saying he could come and go when he wanted to and really that isn't fair on any of the other actors. He was also happy with the closure Bope fans got. This is not from him but I basically got the impression that Peter actually loves Bo and the show but was torn between the show and his real life. I think that's why we didn't get a proper goodbye for Bo back when he first left. I don't think Peter thought he would actually leave the show for good and wanted the door left open. As it turns out he really can't return to a full time role.

As for Kristian and the tweet, I think it's really unfair to blame her for the writing. I saw someone say that Wally had said Kristian had said no to a Justin and Hope pairing but that was when Bo was on screen and Kristian does understand that fans want Bope. There is no way fans would have happily settled for Justin/Hope and Bo/Carly long term. However in this case, whilst Kristian might like working with DC I really can't see that she would have that much say in him returning and in what capacity. There have been storylines Kristian has made clear she didn't like or didn't think Hope would act that way. If she had as much pull as some people make out she does, I'm pretty sure we wouldn't have seen some of those. Just my opinion but I don't think DC is back for long anyway. We'll have to wait and see.
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PetrovaSalvatore
Feb 7 2016, 02:09 PM
I'm curious about one thing!? Why do you keep referring to Belle as a teenager? She hasn't been one since 2003 or so! And she was a pretty mature teen BTW. If anything Samis been the one acting like a spoiled 14 year old for most of her run. Belle has never acted any differently than any other woman in Salem when they're in love.

Yes she's separated and she can sleep with whomever she likes even if I don't like it. But the problem is that she acts like she's easy!! Plus she she's a cold bitch to her own daughter, cancels on a mother/daughter trip to Chicago to go have sex with her sleazy ex. And she's guilting her husband for an affair she had!! She's playing games and sleeping with her monkey boy instead of making it clear and saying "No Shawn It's over" instead she's pulling an Elena Gilbert and saying "I don't know what I want" there's nothing interesting or fun about Belle right now but if you think so I guess it's your choice lol

This is not the daughter of my OTP!! I always expected Better from Isabella Black!
Because IMO she still acted like one long after 2003. I was so disappointed in teen Belle. Yes, Sami was a raging succubus that also acted like a five year old, but that doesn't mean Belle wasn't a very stereotypical ditzy soap teenager. What I could see that the writer intended and what it came off as, were two very different things (and I mostly disliked everything that writer wrote, so it wasn't exclusive to Belle). The issue wasn't that she was dumb (she was supposed to be book smart, and considering her mother actually usually possesses the Salem brain, that made sense), it was the way she behaved. They wrote her terribly. A large problem for me was that whenever they clearly intended for something to be "Belle stands up for herself", it came off as bratty. And my biggest problem with both Belle and Brady was that I never bought that Belle or Brady would end up bratty. Confused in love? Yes, look at John's misguided (and dumb) attempt to fill the empty space Marlena left in his bed. But bratty, ditzy and downright cruel (as Brady was)? No. If anything, the indecisiveness right now is similar to that version of Belle. Which right now, isn't the biggest problem. The biggest problem, IMO, is the relationship with Claire and that I really, really want to hear about her side (and Shawns, I want actual talking about it, not around it!).

I always felt so cheated, because post-John's death felt like the first time we kind of saw Belle have real feelings. And I don't mean grief over John or the affair with Phillip. She didn't know how to handle her feelings, and she was angry. And then she royally messed up. It was wrong, but it was actually a great start that showed great potential for good story to come, but then they backburnered S&B and just wrote them off. I have my own theory for why this feels so very... one note, for some, but I have hope it might change soon.

I always go back to this, and even though I kinda enjoy Belle and Phillip right now, I would love for Shawn and Belle to get stuck in an elevator or something (classic soap thing) and actually have to talk about their years away. It's an easy way to bring the audience in on what happen, grow the characters and show that there are hurt feelings on both sides, but that Belle was ultimately the one who made the wrong decision.


I don't expect anything from Belle right now, I just want to get to know her. She's my favorite couple's child, too, I'm already inclined to love her. She's been gone for 7 years, she's a grown up (she was still supposed to be very young when she and Shawn left), she's been through a lot, so it's a new start. That's the nature of soaps when young characters leave for such a long time or are SORASed, their return needs to be a reset. And she's the character I've most wanted back (along with Eugene) since the day she left in 2008. She's played by an actress who can actually make her the new leading lady of the show, take over the throne from the mother, and so I want to really get to know her, the good and the bad. But to get to that point, there's always a messy road. Fortunately, we're still pretty early in her return, so there's hope yet :D I 100% agree that it could (and should have) be executed better, but I'm still excited to see the spark of what I think could be a great character.
What I love about your posts is that you always manage to convince me and you always bring up great points!! ;)

I know you have your issues with KS' portrayal of Belle but too me she did a fantastic job incorporating who John and Marlena's daughter should me. She gave Marlena vibes. I could see her going into medical school and following into her mothers footsteps. Was she bratty? Yes. Was she ditzy? No, never!! The problem was that as much as I loved Shelle and I absolutely do with all my Days of Our Lives loving heart. But the problem was Shelle being written as as this larger than life couple Bo and Hope's son falls for John and Marlena's perfect daughter!! The new power couple to eventually take over as the future of DAYS. there was too much hype about the children of the two greatest/most popular couples of Days of Our Lives getting together. You'd think it was a Bope meets Luke/Laura situation lol. And lucky for them Jason and Kirsten had amazing chemistry and were a hit with the fans but their love was always so fantastical/larger than life until KS left and Martha took over. Then Belle became more "real" and much more flawed loosing that "virtue and innocence". To me she was a weaker Belle cause she cried too much and couldn't make a decision to save her life. KS's Belle knew what she wanted, her entire life seemed to be mapped out lol only circumstances got in the way.And don't get me started on that pathetic relationship with Philip. The woman went up to the rooftop in tears after their first time regretting it and confiding in Mimi saying that it was a mistake!! Phelle was never real especially when she spent her entire marriage to him chasing Shawn and being jealous of Shawn/Mimi. To me MM really found her footing in Belle around late 2006 afer JER left, when she lost her and Shawn's baby, those were amazing scenes and great acting. It wasn't until after that moment that I became impressed with MM.

I like the elevator idea. It's a little reminiscent of when they were trapped together in one back in May 2001. I like that idea and do think they should rehash everything that happened in those 7 years. Like you said, connect the audience and let us see both their points of view. Cause Belle is just acting crazy reckless. I feel like she's just going through the motions. I always thought that out of all of Marlena's kids she and Eric would make the best parents one day.

I hope we see some positive changes on her character soon. Do I want Shelle back? Yes eventually but it has to be a long and fruitful journey of redemption and understanding to make completely root for them again. They each need some time apart to deal with their issues!! ;)
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What I love about your posts is that you always manage to convince me and you always bring up great points!! ;)

I know you have your issues with KS' portrayal of Belle but too me she did a fantastic job incorporating who John and Marlena's daughter should me. She gave Marlena vibes. I could see her going into medical school and following into her mothers footsteps. Was she bratty? Yes. Was she ditzy? No, never!! The problem was that as much as I loved Shelle and I absolutely do with all my Days of Our Lives loving heart. But the problem was Shelle being written as as this larger than life couple Bo and Hope's son falls for John and Marlena's perfect daughter!! The new power couple to eventually take over as the future of DAYS. there was too much hype about the children of the two greatest/most popular couples of Days of Our Lives getting together. You'd think it was a Bope meets Luke/Laura situation lol. And lucky for them Jason and Kirsten had amazing chemistry and were a hit with the fans but their love was always so fantastical/larger than life until KS left and Martha took over. Then Belle became more "real" and much more flawed loosing that "virtue and innocence". To me she was a weaker Belle cause she cried too much and couldn't make a decision to save her life. KS's Belle knew what she wanted, her entire life seemed to be mapped out lol only circumstances got in the way.And don't get me started on that pathetic relationship with Philip. The woman went up to the rooftop in tears after their first time regretting it and confiding in Mimi saying that it was a mistake!! Phelle was never real especially when she spent her entire marriage to him chasing Shawn and being jealous of Shawn/Mimi. To me MM really found her footing in Belle around late 2006 when she lost her and Shawn's baby, those were amazing scenes and great acting. It wasn't until after that moment that I became impressed with MM.

I like the elevator idea. It's a little reminiscent of when they were trapped together in one back in May 2001. I like that idea and do think they should rehash everything that happened in those 7 years. Like you said, connect the audience and let us see both their points of view. Cause Belle is just acting crazy reckless. I feel like she's just going through the motions. I always thought that out of all of Marlena's kids she and Eric would make the best parents one day.

I hope we see some positive changes on her character soon. Do I want Shelle back? Yes eventually but it has to be a long and fruitful journey of redemption and understanding to make completely root for them again. They each need some time apart to deal with their issues!! ;)
Aw, well thank you! I always enjoy your posts, which I think you know already :D

We'll never agree on KS' Belle, so that's just how it is. I 100% agree about Shelle (which you know). I even agree about most of the time MM played her. I loved her from day 1, but it wasn't until a while into her portrayal that I also started genuinely enjoying the character.

I think it makes sense for her to be a little reckless though. I do feel like a lot of parts are missing, and some have been executed... not well... but there's potential. I have no definitives, but the vibe I get from Martha (and I could be wrong, who knows, it's a gut feeling) is that things will change and Belle will evolve. I don't think Shawn/Belle OR Phillip/Belle will end for good in the near future, I think (and hope), they'll play it a little. If not outright triangle, then at least "always in the back of her mind". Hopefully they will use that to show the things that were factual in the past (Shawn was fairytale and hope, Phillip gave her dependability and security, even if she wasn't really in love with him), and what happened in those 7 years away, as well as what Belle genuinely wants in the future. There's a lot to play, and there's even a third guy in Maine who could come along. Potential all over, finally!

Sometimes I can see the good in a story for a while by including the blanks I fill in and the potential, which I can do here. I do hope the show follows up though :D
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Apologies if everyone has seen this already Found this when looking for Chad and Theresa clips...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ZQDIc_Pks

Does anyone remember if anyone was photoshopped in beside Kate Mansi - I just wonder why they have her standing with the gap...
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Apologies if everyone has seen this already Found this when looking for Chad and Theresa clips...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ZQDIc_Pks

Does anyone remember if anyone was photoshopped in beside Kate Mansi - I just wonder why they have her standing with the gap...
RSW? I looked at the final pic, and he's standing in that spot.

Interesting since we were trying to figure out the other day when he filmed that Facebook SK reveal. He was wearing the photoshoot clothes, so we figured they filmed it that day, but maybe not??
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