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THE EXIT DOOR OPENS: Having learned that his love interest, Jen, has been unfaithful to him, Joey, played by Bruce Michael Hall, is set to leave "One Life to Live." The actor has been with the series since February and, in fact, has been dating Jessica Morris, who will continue to play Jen on the show. Also set to depart is Shanelle Workman, who debuted as Flash in February. Flash will likely become another victim of the Music Box Killer.
DOWN TIME: Don't expect to see a new Victoria on "Young and Restless" for a while. Last week, Victoria angrily walked out of Newman Enterprises, and the show's writers are allowing some time before they introduce a new actress in the high-profile role. "Y & amp;R's" Victoria Rowell (Dru) appears in a CBS special presenting inspirational stories about adoption. Rowell was raised in foster care and will share the spotlight with many actors and singers on "A Home for the Holidays" airing Tuesday.
BACK IN SPRINGFIELD: With Olivia recently returned to "Guiding Light," expect to see her brother back in Springfield next month. Wesley A. Ramsay will play the role of Sam Spencer for several weeks.
PASSION FOR ACTING: "Passions" takes on a very different type of holiday glow as Ben Masters returns to the role of Boozy Boozebourne today and Tuesday. Also lending their own unique charm for Christmas week on "Passions" are Ruth Buzzi as Nurse Kravitz and Marianne Muellerleile as the sometimes ax-wielding Norma. A number of "Passions" stars participated in the 72nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, which will be rebroadcast on Christmas Day. And congratulations to "Passions'" Justin Hartley (Fox) and Lindsay Korman (Theresa), who have announced their engagement.
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