Paul Leyden to make return to ATWT

Sara Bibel is reporting that Paul Leyden will be returning as Simon Frasier on ATWT. Frasier has played the role off and on since 2000, and most known for being Terri Colombino (Katie)'s husband. In her interview with Bibel, Colombino said:

I can’t believe you have been with the show for ten years. It seems like only yesterday Katie was losing her virginity to Simon in the back of a car.

I know! And I love Paul Leyden. He’s coming back for a little while.
He is? When is that going to happen?

He’s filming in the next month and we’re about two months ahead so it’s not going to probably air until around Christmas.

Colombino also revealed what has beem keeping Leyden busy since his last stint on ATWT. “There’s a horror film he wrote that’s coming out [in January] that’s called The Factory. It stars John Cusack.”

Before I saw that Leyden's return was specified as "a while" I thought ATWT had their plan mapped out for filling Austin Peck (Brad)'s void.

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ATWT Flashes: Peck News, Collier In?

Nelson Branco has big ATWT news in this week's Suds Report.

Could Mark Collier (ex-Mike #2, ATWT) be returning to the soap? Collier is arguably the most identifiably in the role of Mike Kasnoff, the role he played on ATWT from 2002-2007. The role was originally portrayed by Shawn Christian (Daniel, DAYS) from 1994-1997 and recently by newcomer Jon Prescott in 2008.

With Austin Peck (Brad) on his way out, Katie needs a new love interest. In the past, World Turns has asked Mark Collier (ex-Mike) to return to the CBS sudser, but he has always declined. However, the sexy and hung actor has had a change of heart! Word is that Collier has agreed to return to the show.

Speaking of Austin Peck (Brad), the actor is so hated by his cast that he had to sit at the DAYS table at the Emmy dinner. “The World Turns cast despises him so much that they refused to be near him during the Emmys. No one would talk to him. He’s being ostracized. They think he is the scum of the earth,” says one of Peck's former DAYS co-stars. Hey, it takes two to have an affair, people! Peck’s getting a bad rap, if you ask me.

Finally, someone spoke the truth.
WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN: Austin comes back to pick up Nicole after the truth is found out, which sparks jealousy in Sami.

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An Uh-Oh ATWT Shocker

The Suds Report hints that in the coming weeks, Liberty (Meredith Hagner) will learn she's pregnant! Good thing I'm not an avid ATWT viewer, because I wouldn't want to watch this wacked out version of OLTL's pregnancy storyline with Starr. The story won't even be as watchable if Austin Peck (Brad) won't be in the mix playing the over-protective father of Liberty, and man-handle Parker (Mick Hazen). Or is it even Parker's, I haven't been keeping up with Lib's storylines but is she dating another guy? And does this have anything to do with Brad's silly demise as the hands of Jack (Michael Park)?

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Suds Report Update on Austin Peck

TVG Canada's Nelson Branco updated his weekly Suds Report today with startling information surrounding my #1 daytime hunk of all time, Austin Peck (Brad, ATWT)'s departure.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith who? Yesterday, Soaps In Depth tweeted their first major scoop since George Bush’s first “Presidential” administration: Austin Peck has been unexpectedly “released” from his World Turns contract. Suds Report has learned that Peck, who recently separated from his wife, Tara, is currently embroiled in a controversial affair with one of his married castmates which ultimately polarized the set. “Everyone wanted him fired because the woman he had an affair with left her husband, whom we all love,” reveals one actor. Another source reports another reason for increased tension on the Brooklyn set: “Michael [Park, Jack] and Austin have been at odds for some time.”

Reportedly, the cast is “universally happy” that the “home wrecker” has been let go. Suds Report reminds the World Turns cast that it takes two to tango, kids. As a rule, I do not write about actors’ personal lives — unless, of course, it affects what we see on our screens. I’m not really sure how Peck’s personal choices led to him being fired — nor do I understand why his female lover still has a job if Peck was fired. Reverse sexism much? But this is the wacky, nonsensical world of soaps, after all … I’m going to miss my Brad and Katie

As for Bradski, Peck’s pre-nominated Emmy role will not be recast. Spoiler alert: Brad will be killed by Jack, which sends Carly’s ex-husband off on a spiritual quest.

PLEASE CALL HIM NOW OLTL, DAYS, AMC, heck even Y&R! Transform him into a Liz Hendrickson, Billy Miller or Stacy Haiduk.

RELATED: Is Austin Peck leaving ATWT?

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Austin Peck leaving ATWT?

SAY IT AINT SO!?!? My #1 favorite soap hunk of all time may be leaving.
That's what it seems like. CBS Soaps in Depth tweeted today:

Holy crap. ATWT isn't confirming it, but we hear Austin Peck (Brad) has been let go from ATWT.


Well this may be good news, since I'm not an avid ATWT viewer, and basically one of the reasons I tune in sometimes is for Austin. So this may be good, only if he gets a new job. Could he be our Joey on OLTL? Austin and Kassie DePaiva (Blair) would be fi-yah! I'd also like to see him on AMC, but I believe his family is in NY. Please if this is true, I wouldn't mind it, but please give my favorite eye candy a job!B

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ATWT: Fill In!

On today's As the World Turns, Brad and Katie asks Teri to fill in for Oakdale-Now! You know I'm all about connecting people on shows, so flesh this girl out, and quick!

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