SH/Tom News(I hope this isn't true}

[TM4E]

st found this over at another board and I'll be very upset if this turs out to be true!!


"Scott Holems/Tom"

I just talked to Friend that knows people at ATWT stidous and just told me some really sad News!
Its That Scott is very, very unhappy with the way the show has done with Tom over the last few years and that when his contrat ends in Augest that Scott will be leaving the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This person news is always relible! I am very upset about this!!
She say that they don't if they will recast or kill him off!

If I get more info I will past it along! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[MidwestGal]

I hope he doesn't go either ~ I like SH's Tom. I do agree they need to give Tom and Margo better stories than what they are getting, such a shame to waste the talents of the "veterans" in favor of the teeny boppers.

[Dustilu]

If this is true, I don't blame Scott a bit. They've given him absolutely nothing over the past few years. The last storyline he and ED were involved in was that pathetic "Doc" storyline where Tom and Margo separated. Tom and Margo are such great characters and have been totally ignored while this soap has stayed "fixated" on certain characters. Apparently is hasn't paid off in viewership, has it? Tom and Margo still have pulses. They're not ready to be ridden off into Oakdale's sunset at the retirement home with Ellen Stewart.

I guess it's just too difficult for the writers to come up with a decent storyline when it doesn't involve falling in "love" every four months, comas, or instantly cured diseases. Maybe they need a new infusion of creative powers at ATWT.

[Lusty23]

I hope he doesn't go either.





~Leigh~

[dwts]

I'm guessing he's the actor the BI was reffering too...

[Carjacker16]

I would be heart-broken if Scott left...he is such a talented actor and ATWT doesn't realize what they are loosing...

On another note though, I have heard rumors that a main ATWT character was going to be killed off, reguarding the Maddie Spoilers about the multiple murders...since Tom is Casey's father, and Casey and Maddie are dating/it doesn't seem to farfetched that they would kill of Tom if Scott wasn't going to renew his contract with the show.

[HookedOnHenry]

I guess it's just too difficult for the writers to come up with a decent storyline when it doesn't involve falling in "love" every four months, comas, or instantly cured diseases. Maybe they need a new infusion of creative powers at ATWT.

ICAM. TPTB need to make more use of the veterans in major s/l, and not just as props for the teens or young adults. And boy am I tired of the bedhopping, the instant diseases, etc. There is way too much recycling of the same old s/l, IMHO. :rant:

It is such a shame to lose good actors like SH. :mad:

[DanielleRae91]

Well Casey/Maddie are going to break up... So I dont know if Tom is going to die, from the murder, but he might.

[Rox17]

That is a shame. If this is true I do not blame him a bit! They have shafted him for YEARS. It seems like Tom hasn't had a story since he had the affair with Emily and that was forever ago! I know there was the Doc storyline but that was pretty brief. I think it sucks the way they have written for Tom and Margo in this century!:mad:

[DanielleRae91]

Maddie and Casey Split Up!

This week on ATWT, Maddie's attempts to have sex for the first time with Casey are foiled by the appearance of Dallas, who stirs up troubled memories from her past. As Gwen offers Casey support, Maddie deflects Henry's attempts to pry into her business. Later Maddie assures Casey she does want to make love but claims she wasn't comfortable doing it in his parents' house. But when Maddie arrives to pick up Casey for their big night out, she runs into Margo ... and Dallas. Maddie denies knowing the young man, but then panics and takes off. When the teens try to hook up again, Maddie once more suffers flashbacks that freak her out so much that she suddenly declares that they have to break up! As a heartbroken Casey turns to Gwen for a shoulder to cry on, Maddie is confronted by her past when she comes face to face with Dallas. What is she hiding?
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That was in the SID spoiler section. But If they break up I will do this to the story writers Hit 2and then this Hit 1 . If they hook up Casey and Gwen i will go like this Sickest . Then I will go like this :cry: . I love Masey to death. Then when Jade tries to seduce Casey i will go like this to Jade Hit 1 then this Hit 2 until she is Dead, they if they reunite Maddie and Casey i will go like this :D then like this Beg "thank you sooo much" !!! I will be excited, and go like thisWow

[Dustilu]

I would be heart-broken if Scott left...he is such a talented actor and ATWT doesn't realize what they are loosing...

On another note though, I have heard rumors that a main ATWT character was going to be killed off, reguarding the Maddie Spoilers about the multiple murders...since Tom is Casey's father, and Casey and Maddie are dating/it doesn't seem to farfetched that they would kill of Tom if Scott wasn't going to renew his contract with the show.

Well, apparently the writers are "killing" a main character in the next two weeks, but it isn't going to be a murder. Did the spoiler or rumor say that this death was going to be part of the multiple murder storyline?

[Fiona]

I really hope Scott isn't leaving. :( He's the best actor on the show and he gets better looking every day.

If it is true, then TIIC come by their name honestly. :rant:

[TomandMargofan]

Wub This very sad news if it is true. The writers have better start giving him something more to do and keep him busy. Wub

[Remi0247]

I hope it's not true. Certainly cannot blame SH for not being happy, TPTB barely give him anything to do. But still it would be a huge loss for the show & prove just how this show is too intent on revolving around certain characters...while leaving the others out! :mad:

[SugarCut]

Did this person you talked to actually say he's living the show, or that he wasn't sure if he was signing a new contract or not? If it's the latter, then I wouldn't assume just yet that he's leaving the show for sure.

[Carjacker16]

Well, apparently the writers are "killing" a main character in the next two weeks, but it isn't going to be a murder. Did the spoiler or rumor say that this death was going to be part of the multiple murder storyline?

I know all about the killing of the main character. This murder, however will be based on Maddie's new storyline, a multiple murder storyline.

[JLeMaster]

st found this over at another board and I'll be very upset if this turs out to be true!!


"Scott Holems/Tom"

I just talked to Friend that knows people at ATWT stidous and just told me some really sad News!
Its That Scott is very, very unhappy with the way the show has done with Tom over the last few years and that when his contrat ends in Augest that Scott will be leaving the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This person news is always relible! I am very upset about this!!
She say that they don't if they will recast or kill him off!

If I get more info I will past it along! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: I hope your "friend" doesn't get into trouble for You passing on this info.:(

[WeedaLovesDaMatie]

I hope your "friend" doesn't get into trouble for You passing on this info.Why would she get in trouble? There were no names named. :confused:

[watt3213]

I have been suspecting that tom is leaving for sometime now. We had that report a while back about a vet that was upset and leaving the show, and we all thought it was margo, but then she resigned.

That would make two main characters over the summer that are killed off, who is going to replace them???? Jade???:rant:

[Ryan_Chandler]

if there is a god Jade will be the first to go. Then Dusty. Then when Craig gets out of jail he can be with his baby with no problem.

[justme]

I hope this rumor isn't true, but it would be no surprise to me if it happened!
:rant:
For as much as I have loved the show recently, I must admit that I have picked up on some things that I believe have not been right for a while. Scott Holmes' lack of storyline is one of them.

I have always felt that he is one of the best and most wasted actors on the show. TPTB created a highly involved SL for Emilioon and in my mind continues to be a tremendous opportunity to bring in Tom as Daniel's father in a more vocal and focal capacity. I suppose the writers wish us to forget that Daniel even exists just as Emily has continued to do so throughout her obsession with Paul. All this craziness with Emily has been a perfect opportunity to bring TRUE FOCUS to how it has really been affecting Daniel, thus, Tom and Margo and even Casey for that matter. And the show has BLOWN IT! BIG TIME!:cry:But I guess Emily seeing just how badly her parenting skills has truly affected her son, would not support the direction the TPTB are taking to make Emily a herion.

The worst of this, however, is that the show and fans alike would be losing a fine actor in, Scott Holmes! If this is true, I hope the feeling isn't catching at the show! Truth is he is not the only actor being wasted! Don't even get me started about Jordan Wooley...:cry:

[elizabeth]

I hope SH doesn't leave, but I certainly wouldn't blame him if he did. He's a wonderful actor, and he's been wasted for years. He's been more than patient.

It drives me crazy that they can't come up with more for Tom and Margo to do besides parent Casey. They should certainly be involved in his story, but there should be much more than that for them.

They don't even use him when it would be LOGICAL to do so. There should've been MUCH more there for them in the aftermath of the baby-switch AND Emily's meltdown. Tptb really dropped the ball there. Not to mention the rushed reconciliation last year. *sigh* There's simply no follow through where Tom and Margo are concerned anymore.

Part of the problem is one of my big issues with daytime: I don't see much effort made to write for a couple once they're together- unless it's for the purpose of slowly splitting them up.

[busybee6]

I too hope we keep Tom Hughes around - give him a story!

[espearl]

Oh my what will Margo do without Tom. I remember when Tom was born.:cry:

[booklover]

I really hope he does stay and the writers actually give him a good story. Its ridiculous that the vets are practically ignored in favor of propping up the younger characters/newbies. If he leaves, the show is that much closer to becoming unrecognizable and I may just have to quit watching for good.

[SugarCut]

I would rather see Jade long gone instead of Tom Hughes...He's part of a core family; and to be honest, if the writers would get off it and write Margo and him a good story, focus on them being in a story together and not always being props for the teens, then I'd be very happy.

[TM4E]

I found this over at the MD board!


Lisa will be one of the serial killer's victim's this summer
*A combination between a health crisis and investigating a extremely brutal serial killer will bring Margo and Hal closer together, but it is a true tragedy that will make sparks between these two former lovers fly. The same tragedy could also bring a 'long lost son' home

*There is a very strong hint TOM could be one of the serial killer's victims as well!!!!

Sickest

[Dustilu]

I know all about the killing of the main character. This murder, however will be based on Maddie's new storyline, a multiple murder storyline.

So I guess that means that "two" main characters are going to die? That's a good way to cut costs, isn't it?

I hope it's not Tom, I adore Tom and Margo.

[WeedaLovesDaMatie]

MD's full of crap. Sickest

[watt3213]

I'm not sure who MD is, but this sounds like it could happen.

I saw a spoiler that said what happens would be hard to stomach, and killing lisa would be harder for me to stomach that tom. Does this mean that adam is coming home???

This just keeps getting more and more interesting

[into]

I am not surprised by anything the powers to be do. Look at the way they just eliminated John Dixon's character, and the way they totally destroyed Craig Montgomery. The way they have destroyed Emily's character and Barbara.

[SuperSage]

I am not surprised by anything the powers to be do. Look at the way they just eliminated John Dixon's character, and the way they totally destroyed Craig Montgomery. The way they have destroyed Emily's character and Barbara.Yep. Wouldn't be a bit surprised.

[WeedaLovesDaMatie]

watts, I'm sure it could happen too. I wouldn't put anything past these writers.

MD is MediaDomain, a board/site that's full of ickiness. That's my word for the day lol.

[Linnie]

I really hope this isn't true! Tom and Margo are the beste couple on ATWT, I love them!
I can't blame SH eigther if he decided to go, he's been wasted for years!! TPTB need to give Tom and margo i decent storyline (not like the doc crap)!! They are wasting wonderfull talent!! TPTB.. shame on you!

[DaytimeDiva]

At the last luncheon the actress who plays Margo (name escapes me at this senior moment) said that there were big changes in line for her character and she did not seem happy about it at all. Perhaps this has something to do with that?

I personally am very sick of the writers rehashing and retelling the same "falling in love" stories with newer and younger actors and leaving the characters we have grown to love riding deep pine on the back back burners. Can't they find any other story to tell? Do they realize just who their core audience really is? I want my good old favs not some flavor of the week taking up all air time

[Fiona]

I sure would like someone to confirm or deny this rumor.

I think TIIC should do whatever possible to get Scott Holmes to stay. What's the point in keeping Margo and letting Tom go?

[southerncharm]

After what im hearing about jen, nothing would surprise me!

[watt3213]

watts, I'm sure it could happen too. I wouldn't put anything past these writers.

MD is MediaDomain, a board/site that's full of ickiness. That's my word for the day lol.

what makes it full of ickiness???

I really want to know why they would be killing of three core members of the show (jenn, lisa, and tom) can't they find something for all of them to be doing??

I would rather see damien dieNone Hit 1

[HookedOnHenry]

I found this over at the MD board!


Lisa will be one of the serial killer's victim's this summer
*A combination between a health crisis and investigating a extremely brutal serial killer will bring Margo and Hal closer together, but it is a true tragedy that will make sparks between these two former lovers fly. The same tragedy could also bring a 'long lost son' home

*There is a very strong hint TOM could be one of the serial killer's victims as well!!!!

Sickest

You have got to be kidding me! Have TIIC totally lost their minds? Hit 1 I have watched this show since it started (My mom watched it.) and I can't believe they would be crazy enough to kill off Lisa and Tom. It hasn't helped GL any to have the founding families killed off; why do they think it will help ratings for ATWT? Instead of incorporating the veterans into the story more, they are going to get rid of them? Oh sure, they may get fans on the shock value for a few weeks, but what a waste in the long run!!! :rant:

[Sam Ford]

I run the MIT Convergence Culture Consortium blog and have just written a post about this "death of Tom Hughes" rumor. I would like to see what some of my fellow posters here at the SoapBox have to say. Come here: http://www.convergenceculture.org/weblog/2006/06/could_they_fans_reacting_passi.html

And be sure to comment if you have any response.

[Tomar]

A combination between a health crisis and investigating a extremely brutal serial killer will bring Margo and Hal closer together, but it is a true tragedy that will make sparks between these two former lovers fly. The same tragedy could also bring a 'long lost son' home

*There is a very strong hint TOM could be one of the serial killer's victims as well!!!!


I'm really, really hoping this isn’t mimicking what happened to Gus and Harley on GL - Margo believes Tom is dead, turns to Hal in grief, then Tom ends up being alive after all. Going with Hal will be an even worse character assassination than Doc Reese ever was! Their marriage has been reconciled since her near-affair. Although everything in recent years regarding Tom and Margo has been dropped too soon, It's been hinted that they're going on dates and they've been communicating with each other. She took time off of work to go to Chicago with him - something she hasn't done in awhile. She's barely had any scenes with Hal. In fact, TPTB seem to be leaning toward a Hal/Susan pairing. The last one she had, she refused to divulge information to him about Tom's handling of Emily as DA. If she wanted to be with him, she would've seized the chance after she had Adam. Instead, she chose Tom. Her and Hal are water under the bridge.

I think (and hope) that this is just a rumor that fans made after reading into the spoilers. The 'unhappy vet' who wanted to leave could have been Ellen Dolan, but she came to an understanding when she resigned. Supposedly, she did her campaign because of a rumor at the luncheon that Margo would be leaving the PD. Perhaps Tom is attacked by the serial killer, but is badly injured and she leaves to take care of him? Tom is one of the few soap characters to grow onscreen. If TIIC want to salvage some ratings, they won't be so bold as to kill two vets. That's the fastest way to lose longtime fans.

I don't know why more hasn't been done with Tomargo. Back when they used to have love scenes, they were hot together. Their exchange of banter was witty and funny. They've both been burned in the past, only to find love with each other. His reservation and logic keeps her grounded, while her spontaneity and energy livened him up. Early June, they reached 23 years together with no divorces...becoming one of daytime's longest onscreen marriages and a scarce surviving supercouple. Yet, TIIC never even acknowledged it! They're old enough to be vets, but young enough to still have frontburner material. After so long, they've also evolved beyond third-party interferences. Tom learned from his mistake, and wouldn't cheat again. Seeing Tom walk out was the reality slap Margo needed to learn, so I don't believe she would cheat again either. Instead, they could have character-driven plots. They've had memorable ones before, under Marland. They could deal with a later-in-life pregnancy. They could team up to work on a case together, like they did in the old days. Their jobs compliment, and shows about investigating seem to find a lot of success in primetime. They could follow the clues to solve a case and keep the viewers guessing as they go, stumbling into an adventure in the process. Their child that Margo miscarried in the catacombs could turn up alive, raised by James Stenbeck.

There could even be a tie in to Emily's plot, as someone suggested. Their presence certainly wasn't felt during the baby switch, when Billy was a Hughes and the chain of events was started by Margo's own brother. Tom is an emotionally complex character - Lisa decided being a wife and mother wasn't good enough for her, and walked out on him when he was young; Bob was busy with his career around the time; Carol and Natalie, his former short-term marriages, both eventually turned to other men; Lien's mother never came to America with him for some reason; he was driving when Chuckie died; he was with Emily when Margo miscarried their child. We never got to see how Margo won him back. When they were dealing with Casey, it looked like their healing process was going to be dealt with before it was also dumped. I'm sure Margo turning to another man revived some pain, and watching Daniel be caught in the middle of Emily's aftermath could bring all that pain and repressed feelings to the surface. When Margo comforted him at the station, it showed a glimpse of his angst and confusion. It showed a softness to Margo's character that she needs to get back. Why not do more with that? It's not enough to have their talking mentioned, and left to the imagination. I'd like to be able to actually see it. Those 'little moments' can be the most definining. He can go into a rant, venting his fears and insecurities, and Margo could comfort him. In case TIIC forgot, her stepfather hated her because of her true paternity. She probably went through a degree of emotional abuse as a child, creating her own insecurites. She could relate to his on a personal and intimate level, soothing his feelings of abandonment and failure.

But, of course, why do something emotionally compelling when we can have repetitious and plot-driven stories? As the lower ratings show, that's so much better :rant:. There hasn't even been a decent character rotation in years. It's always the same select group being focused upon constantly, with the vets brought in as fillers. The vets are what helped make the show what it is. They're familiar. Both them and their history shouldn't be ignored so blutantly.

IMHO...

[Fiona]

Let's just hope the rumors are false and Scott Holmes isn't going anywhere