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One Life to Live New Archives: 2010

Here are some of the news stories posted on soapcentral.com during 2010 that focus on One Life to Live or past and present OLTL performers. To read any of the articles listed below, simply click on the appropriate link.


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Tuc Watkins January 2010
Watkins preps for another return to Llanview

Funny man David Vickers will once again mix it up in Llanview. Tuc Watkins, who debuted as David in 1993, will return to One Live to Live later this month. The actor's most recent short-term engagement ended in November.
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Gina Tognoni January 2010
Gina Tognoni says reprising Kelly will be a "nice balancing act"

Gina Tognoni recently sat down with soapcentral.com to discuss her return to One Life to Live. The Emmy-winning actress discusses the differences between her Guiding Light role and OLTL's Kelly and what it's like to step back into Kelly's shoes after eight years away.
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Erika Slezak January 2010
Erika Slezak to undergo surgical procedure

Fans of Erika Slezak will want to send their wishes for a speedy recovery to the actress. The actress' official fan club has revealed that the Emmy-winner is set to undergo surgery later this month.
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Taylor Gildersleeve January 2010
OLTL casts "Leah" as a possible thorn in Cole/Starr romance

A former All My Children player has landed the role of a possible troublemaker in Cole and Starr's relationship. Taylor Gildersleeve will play Leah starting later this year. She appeared previously on AMC from 2006 to 2007.
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Robert S. Woods February 2010
Robert S. Woods inks a new contract

Long-time One Life to Live star Robert S. Woods will remain planted in Llanview for the foreseeable future. Woods recently signed a new multi-year contract that will have him playing Bo through the middle of the decade. The Emmy winner joined the OLTL cast in 1979.
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Amanda Setton February 2010
Amanda Setton opts to exit One Life to Live

Amanda Setton has made a surprise exit from One Life to Live. The actress, who made her first appearance in Llanview six months ago, will try her hand at primetime projects.
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Daphnee Duplaix February 2010
Duplaix cut from One Life to Live

Daphnee Duplaix has exited One Life to Live. The actress was let go due to story reasons. The former Playmate previously enjoyed a four-tear run on NBC's Passions.
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Scott Evans March 2010
Is Scott Evans leaving OLTL? Yes! No!

A published report questions Scott Evans' future on One Life to Live. The actor, who has played Oliver Fish since 2008, had reportedly been auditioning for primetime projects. Evans, however, assures fans that he doesn't want to leave the ABC soap.
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Scott Clifton March 2010
Scott Clifton let go from OLTL

Three-time Emmy nom Scott Clifton has confirmed his exit from ABC's One Life to Live. The exit is dictated by story. Clifton joined One Life to Live in 2009, following a four-year run as Dillon Quartermaine on General Hospital.
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Nathaniel Marston March 2010
Nathaniel Marston found guilty in 2007 NYC incident

For nearly three years, Nathaniel Marston has been battling the fallout from an incident that took place in New York City. Marston was accused of going on a drug-induced rampage, a rampage that cost him his job on One Life to Live. Now, the actor hopes to finally move on.
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Erika Slezak March 2010
Update: Erika Slezak back after surgery

Erika Slezak has reported back to the One Life to Live studio, more than a month after taking time off for a surgical procedure. The six-time Emmy winner should be back on-screen next month.
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Fans, GLAAD sound off on the end of Kish

Soap opera storylines come and go. The same applies to characters. But the announcement that One Life to Live was getting rid of Kyle Lewis and Oliver Fish has been met with a strong reaction from fans.
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Brett Claywell March 2010
Brett Claywell on firing claims: It's hurtful, it's slander

Brett Claywell has made his first public comments on claims that he and co-star Scott Evans were let go from One Life to Live due to performance issues. The actor calls the allegations baseless, and blasts them as "100% false." The Kish story officially ends -- at least for now -- in mid-April.
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Bree Williamson March 2010
Bree Williamson expecting first child

Bree Williamson and her husband are expecting their first child later this year. How One Life to Live will address the pregnancy on-screen remains to be seen.
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Lifehouse March 2010
Lifehouse returning to One Life to Live

One Life to Live is continuing with its tradition of inviting big-name pop stars to perform on the show. Pop/rock group Lifehouse will return to the show next month to hit the stage with their latest hit.
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Jean Passanante April 2010
Jean Passanante joins OLTL's writing team

As the World Turns' Emmy-winning head writer, Jean Passanante, has been hired by One Life to Live. Passanante will rejoin the OLTL writing team when ATWT ends production later this year. The scribe has also previously worked on All My Children and Another World.
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Andrea Evans April 2010
Andrea Evans returning to Y&R

Daytime veteran Andrea Evans is returning to The Young and the Restless, a show she appeared on for a couple of years in the 1980s. However, she won't be returning to the same role. Evans is also known for her work on One Life to Live and Passions.
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Tika Sumpter April 2010
Tika Sumpter is busy, but not leaving OLTL

Over the past few weeks, questions have surfaced regarding Tika Sumpter's status with One Life to Live. One minute the actress was fired and the next she had quit. Sumpter first aired as Layla Williamson in 2005.
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Dixie Carter April 2010
Dixie Carter dead at 70

Actress Dixie Carter has died at the age of 70. Though best known as being a Southern belle in primetime, Carter started her careet in the world of daytime television.
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Ryan Phillippe "shunned" for playing gay OLTL character

In a new interview, former One Life to Live star Ryan Phillippe talks about his time on One Life to Live. Phillippe also hosts Saturday Night Live this week.
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John Martin May 2010
Soap vet fits the Bill -- Horton, that is

The search for the new Bill Horton is over. Seasoned soap actor John Martin has been cast in the role of Alice Horton's youngest son. He will first air in June.
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Jessica Leccia May 2010
Jessica Leccia lands recurring OLTL role

Guiding Light breakout star Jessica Leccia is headed to Llanview. The actress, who appeared on GL as half of one of daytime's hottest couples, has landed a recurring role on One Life to Live.
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Starr X'd Lovers May 2010
One Life to Live tackles huge musical production with Starr X'd Lovers

Soap opera and musical theatre collide this week in the small town of Llanview, Pennsylvania. Beginning Friday, May 14, One Life to Live hits the airwaves with a special three-day musical event: Starr X'd Lovers. The ambitious project will feature 15 musical numbers and elaborately choreographed dance routines.
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Kristen Alderson May 2010
Kristen Alderson visits Soap Central Live

One Life to Live star Kristen Alderson (Starr) visits Soap Central Live to preview Starr X'd Lovers and to talk about growing up on television. Plus, she explains why she has a spoon collection in her dressing room.
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Scott Clifton May 2010
Scott Clifton joins the cast of B&B

Scott Clifton will join the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful this summer, ending speculation that the four-time Emmy nominee might be headed back to his old stomping grounds at General Hospital. Clifton most recently appeared on One Life to Life as Schuyler Joplin.
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Archer and Williamson May 2010
EXCLUSIVE: Bree Williamson, Melissa Archer dish on SCL

One Life to Live stars Bree Williamson (Jessica) and Melissa Archer (Natalie) speak candidly (and often hilariously) about their current storylines and share some secrets on Soap Central Live.
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Tuc Watkins June 2010
Is Tuc Watkins Desperate to leave One Life to Live?

Though he just returned to One Life to Live earlier this month, Tuc Watkins is already rumored to be on his way out of Llanview. The actor, who was said to have signed a contract with One Life to Live, has been upgraded to series regular on his primetime gig -- ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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Brandon Buddy June 2010
Brandon Buddy announces he's leaving One Life to Live

One Life to Live is about to have a little trouble following the Buddy system. Brandon Buddy has announced that he will exit his role as Cole later this year. That leaves one of the show's popular young pairings, Cole and Starr, very much in doubt. Buddy joined OLTL in 2006.
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David Fumero June 2010
David Fumero's OLTL future in question

One Life to Live could be poised to lose another of its popular castmembers. David Fumero is currently in contract talks with the show, and one source claims the actor won't be re-signing. Fumero joined OLTL in 1998.
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Brandon Buddy June 2010
Buddy says he's staying, blames hacker for quitting message

Brandon Buddy has issued a statement saying that he is not leaving One Life to Live as he previously announced. The actor claims that the original resignation was the result of a hacker breaking into his Twitter account. Some fans remain skeptical, though hopeful that the actor will remain in Llanview.
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Logo July 2010
One Life to Live cancellation rumor resurfaces, is debunked

A reported "insider" caused panic for soap fans at this year's Daytime Emmy Awards. The insider told anyone listening that ABC has decided to cancel One Life to Live -- and that the soap would go off the air in December. As word spread, so did reports that the insider wasn't so reliable.
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David Fumero July 2010
David Fumero reups with One Life to Live

Things change quickly in the soap world. Just a few weeks ago, it looked as though David Fumero might once again be exiting his role as Cristian Vega on ABC's One Life to Live. Now, there's a change that will keep the actor in Llanview for the foreseeable future.
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David Fumero July 2010
Tika Sumpter announce her choice to go off-contract at OLTL

In what may be a first of its kind, One Life to Live star Tika Sumpter posted a video message to fans to inform them of her decision to go to recurring status with the ABC soap. Emotional at times, Sumpter explained that the decision to change her status with the show was not easy, and thanked fans for all theire support. Sumpter joined OLTL in 2005.
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Robin Christopher July 2010
Robin Christopher exiting General Hospital

Robin Christopher's time in Port Charles is coming to an end. The actress will exit General Hospital at the end of the month. Christopher rejoined the show in March. She previously appeared as Skye on All My Children, One Life to Live, and Port Charles.
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