Susan Lucci: Last News

Felicia Minei Behr, a multiple Daytime Emmy-winning producer of ABC’s All My Children and Ryan’s Hope and a major force in that network’s powerhouse position in the soap opera universe of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, died Sunday, March 2, following a five-year battle with brain cancer. She was 82.

UPDATE: Susan Lucci, Judy Gold, Tonya Pinkins and Jackie Hoffman are among the additional performers who will take part in Joy Behar‘s upcoming Off Broadway comedic play My First Ex-Husband.

While Susan Lucci is a fan of "The Golden Bachelor" franchise, she's not ready to step into the lead role. In an interview with People, the acclaimed actress revealed she was contacted to star as "The Golden Bachelorette" for its upcoming debut season. "I believe that they contacted my publicist, and it wasn't for me," Lucci told the outlet.

Susan Lucci is revealing another TV opportunity she was offered – The Golden Bachelorette!

Susan Lucci waited a while to be honored for her contributions to daytime television. So she’s cautious about any role she might have in future editions of The Golden Bachelorette.

“General Hospital” by my mother’s side in the ’80s — it was all about Cliff (Peter Bergman) and Nina (Taylor Miller) on “AMC,” Vicki (Erika Slezak) and Clint (Clint Ritchie) on “OLTL” and, of course, Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) on “GH.”But when Jessie (Darnell Williams) and Angie (Debbi Morgan) came along on “AMC,” it was the first time I ever saw a black supercouple sudsing up our TV screen — likely in VHS recordings that my mom would make so I could watch after school.While I would forever stay loyal to my ABC soaps — although when we went down Grandma’s house, it was all about “The Young and the Restless,” “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns” on CBS — I couldn’t help but feel like progress had been made when the groundbreaking soap “Generations” premiered on NBC in March 1989 with a predominantly black cast.Flash forward 35 years — and 33 years after “Generations” was canceled in 1991 — and there is a new black soap coming to daytime just when the genre had seemed to be on its last suds.On Monday, CBS announced a series order for “The Gates” — which “follows the lives of a wealth Black family in a posh, gated community”— that is set to premiere in January 2025.The new soap on the block — which will have Michele Val Jean (“The Bold & the Beautiful,” “General Hospital”), a black multiple Daytime Emmy winner, as writer, showrunner and executive producer — was developed in a joint venture between CBS and the NAACP.Look how far we’ve come, Jessie and Angie.But in addition to seeing black folks go through all that drama that makes us escape our own lives for just a bit, “The Gates” also marks the return of daytime soaps that were all but obliterated from network TV in the bloodbath of the late ’00s

EXCLUSIVE: Jonah Hill has rounded out the cast of Outcome, the dark comedy that he wrote and is directing and starring in for Apple. Newcomers include Susan Lucci (All My Children), David Spade (The Wrong Missy), Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), Kaia Gerber (Palm Royale), Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) and Atsuko Okatsuka (The Intruder).

Susan Lucci eats every day.The “All My Children” alum told Fox News Digital there are certain ingredients she lives on and always has in stock in her fridge.“Salmon, blueberries and kale,” the actress said of her clean diet. “My doctor told me, ‘You keep doing what you’re doing because something good will come from that.'”The 77-year-old, a longtime ambassador of the American Heart Association, follows the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and fish.“It started with superfoods,” she explained. “A book about it came out, and my friend gave it to me.

“Entertainment Tonight.”“That word is a dirty word to me,” she joked about the jaw-dropping phrase “retirement.”“I’d love going back to Broadway. I loved doing ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ and I’ve been offered other [stage productions] but it just hasn’t been the right thing,” she continued. The “Devious Maids” actress also gave the outlet her tips for staying healthy and fit at her age.

Peter Bergman — is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.Do the math: That means he has basically been nominated for half of the awards since they first took place on May 21, 1974.“I never thought of it that way,” Bergman, 70, told The Post. “That is pretty crazy.”That ridiculous stat has made the actor — who has played Abbott family patriarch Jack Abbott on “Y&R” since 1989 — the Meryl Streep of the Daytime Emmys. In fact, he has her 21 Oscar nominations beat by three.“A couple of years ago, she and I were kind of neck and neck,” he said.

“The Young and the Restless” was honored for outstanding writing team.Kelly Clarkson earned her third consecutive trophy for a daytime talk series and won as daytime talk host. The singer, who didn’t attend, moved her syndicated show from Los Angeles to New York this year.“It’s a pleasure to work with her.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Better late than never, the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys got underway on Friday night from downtown Los Angeles’ Westin Bonaventure Hotel, after six months of postponement due to the Hollywood strikes. Airing live on CBS, “Entertainment Tonight” hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner were back to emcee this year’s event. “General Hospital” jumped out to a dominant early lead in the competition, winning six awards — including daytime drama, as well as both supporting actor and supporting actress, younger actor, guest actor and directing.

General Hospital won outstanding drama while Kelly Clarkson won for best talk show host and best talk show at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, held Friday in Los Angeles.Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner hosted the show that honored Susan Lucci with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Jennifer Nettles performed “Life is Sweet” for the In Memoriam segment that said goodbye to the likes of Jacklyn Zeman, Billy Miller and Bob Barker. And a posthumous Emmy was given to Sonya Eddy, the General Hospital actress who died last summer at the age of 55.

The 50th Annual Daytime Emmys, which were originally set to air in June, has a new airdate.

Nick Benedict, who was a key part of such major soaps as All My Children, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives, died July 14 of complications following emergency spinal surgery. He was 77 and died in Arizona.

Susan Lucci and Maury Povich will each receive a prestigious honor at the upcoming 2023 Daytime Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on Friday that Lucci and Povich will be the Lifetime Achievement Honorees at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys, which has been postponed amid Hollywood's ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The honors will be presented in person during the telecasts once they are rescheduled.«I am truly humbled to receive this esteemed award from the Academy,» Lucci said in a statement. «Throughout my career, I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside exceptional talents and embraced by my fans that have been with me every step of the way.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large We still don’t know when the Daytime Emmys will take place — the kudocast was delayed this month in the wake of the WGA writers strike — but when it does, we do know that daytime icons Susan Lucci and Maury Povich will be honored. Lucci, who famously spent years waiting to finally win a Daytime Emmy (for her long-time starring role on “All My Children”) and talk show host Povich, who recently hung up the microphone after years of paternity test reveals, will receive the lifetime achievement award at the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which administers the Daytime Emmys, announced the honors on Friday.

Carol Burnett received quite the celebration on NBC Wednesday night.

All My Children alum, 76, usually shares upbeat posts on social media, but several weeks ago she paid a heartfelt tribute to Helmut on the first Valentine's Day without him.The message had many fans flocking to the comments section, with many admitting they were heartbroken for her.WATCH: Susan Lucci raises awareness of heart disease amid health battleShe had shared a throwback picture of the pair of them together, alongside the message: "Last Valentine’s Day with My Funny Valentine… Helmut Valentin—so thankful."Comments included: "Still so heartbreaking, especially when it's unexpected," and "That makes me happy and sad." Another said: "Your forever love."MORE: Kelly Ripa's glimpse inside her luxury townhouseMORE: Ryan Seacrest says he's 'happy' for the future after Live! with Kelly Ripa exitSusan lost Helmut in March 2022, and at the time a spokesperson for the actress said: "Helmut's passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him."A post shared by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci)Susan Lucci paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband Helmut Huber"He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time."Helmut also worked as Susan's manager, and the pair dated for just three weeks before marrying on September 13 1969.MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Michael's unexpected baby photo leaves fans saying the same thing2022 was incredibly difficult for Susan, who not only lost her husband, but also suffered several health scares.In January, the star began feeling short of breath and experienced chest and jaw pain, but despite her previous history, she was reluctant to call a doctor.

Susan Lucci is in good health following her second emergency heart surgery last year. Speaking with People at the 75th Annual Writers Guild Awards this past weekend, the "All My Children" star had an update on her recovery. "I'm doing really well," Lucci told the outlet.

So many celebs showed up to help Carol Burnett celebrate her 90th birthday a little early!