Stephanie Sloane

Soaps Writer

Stephanie Sloane

Stephanie knew she was destined to write about soaps when, as a grade schooler, she scheduled her orthodontic appointment around Luke and Laura's wedding on General Hospital. A native of New York City who grew up with a TV in her bedroom, she landed at Soap Opera Digest after college, where she remained for over 30 years before joining TV Insider and TV Guide Magazine in 2024. When she's not keeping the family trees of the Quartermaines, Hortons, Duprees, Forresters, and Newmans straight, she will likely be watching any of the Bravo franchises, Jeopardy!, The Great British Baking Show, Criminal Minds repeats or some version of Dexter.

Articles byStephanie Sloane

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‘Days of Our Lives’: Billy Flynn Bids Farewell to Chad DiMera After 12 Years

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Maxie Is Awake! Kirsten Storms Returns to ‘General Hospital’

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Inside Chelsea & Madison’s Historic ‘Beyond the Gates’ Proposal

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Wyatt Spencer Back on ‘B&B’? Darin Brooks Says He’s Discussed a Possible Return

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Louise Sorel Talks Vivian’s Latest ‘Days of Our Lives’ Return — Could She Be Back?

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Stacy Haiduk Sets ‘Y&R’ Return as Patty Williams After 10 Years

 Susan Lucci, Michael Nader on 'All My Children'; Richard Shoberg

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Who Does Susan Lucci Keep in Touch With From ‘All My Children’?

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Could Erica Kane Return on ‘General Hospital’? Susan Lucci Says..

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‘Beyond the Gates’ New Cast Photo: Who’s There & Who’s Missing? (PHOTO)

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Peter August Is Back! ‘General Hospital’ Star Wes Ramsey Breaks Down Shocking Return

 Anthony Geary - 'General Hospital'
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‘General Hospital’ to Air Rare Luke Spencer Moments in Commemorative Episode

 Braedyn Bruner and Giovanni Mazza on 'General Hospital'

Inside Gio & Emma’s First Time With ‘General Hospital’ Stars Giovanni Mazza and Braedyn Bruner

 Andrew Hawkes - 'General Hospital'
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‘General Hospital’: Andrew Hawkes Introduces Dangerous New Villain Ross Cullum

 Billy Miller, Jason Thompson
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Jason Thompson Shares Billy Miller’s Touching Words to Him Ahead of His ‘Y&R’ Debut

 'Days of Our Lives' - Carson Boatman, Raven Bowens, Leo Howard, Ashley Puzemis

‘Days of Our Lives’ Axes 4 Fan-Favorite Stars — When Will Their Characters Exit?

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Meet the New R.J. Forrester on ‘B&B’: Brayan Nicoletti on Taking Over as Ridge & Brooke’s Son

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Drew’s Shooter Revealed! ‘General Hospital’ Star Katelyn MacMullen Reacts to Big Twist

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‘Days of Our Lives’ 2026 Preview: Big Casting Changes, Sarah-Brady-Xander Triangle & More

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‘B&B’ 2026 Preview: New R.J. Forrester, a Deacon & Taylor Romance, and More

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Dimitri Returns to ‘Days of Our Lives’! Peter Porte Breaks Down His Fight to Get Leo Back

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What to Expect From ‘Y&R’ in 2026: Matt Clark Showdown, Big Decision for Billy & Sally, and More

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 Anthony Geary - 'General Hospital'
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‘General Hospital’ to Re-Air Anthony Geary’s Farewell as Luke Spencer — Find Out When

 Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis of 'Beyond the Gates'; Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso of 'Days of Our Lives'; Braedyn Bruner and Giovanna Mazza on 'General Hospital'

7 Best Soap Couples of 2025

 Jason Brooks, Dan Gauthier - 'Days of Our Lives'

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 Anthony Geary tributes

‘General Hospital’s Anthony Geary Remembered by Finola Hughes, Jonathan Jackson & More

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 Dan Gauthier, Stacy Haiduk - 'Days of our Lives'
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Dan Gauthier Talks Joining ‘Days’ After 15-Year Hiatus & His Take on Peter Blake

 Anthony Geary - 'General Hospital'
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Anthony Geary Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Icon & 8-Time Daytime Emmy Winner Was 78

 Scott Clifton - 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
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Why ‘B&B’ Almost Killed off Scott Clifton’s Liam Spencer — And Then Didn’t

 Annika Noelle, Scott Clifton - 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
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Inside Hope & Liam’s ‘B&B’ Wedding With Scott Clifton and Annika Noelle — Will It Last?

 Tracey Bregman and Christian LeBlanc - 'The Young and the Restless'
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‘Y&R’ Star Christian LeBlanc on Why Michael & Lauren Have Lasted 20 Years

 Greg Vaughan - 'Beyond the Gates'
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Greg Vaughan Introduces ‘Beyond the Gates’ Dr. Kial Rollins & Talks Potential ‘Days Return’

 Jon Lindstrom - 'Beyond the Gates'
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Jon Lindstrom Breaks Down His ‘General Hospital’ Return as Kevin Collins

 Christel Khalil and Billy Flynn on 'The Young and the Restless,' Katelyn MacMullen and Cameron Mathison on 'General Hospital'; Scott Clifton and Annika Noelle on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

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 Donnell Turner - 'General Hospital'
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 Genie Francis, Maurice Benard - 'General Hospital'
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 Maurice Benard, Anthony Geary on the 'General Hospital' set
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 Genie Francis and Maurice Benard on 'General Hospital'
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 Kate Mansi - 'General Hospital'
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Kate Mansi on Her New Big ‘General Hospital’ Gig & Being Intimidated by Laura Wright

 Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian - 'The Young and Restless'
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Inside Danny & Cricket’s ‘Young and the Restless’ Wedding With Lauralee Bell

 Shelby Wulfert and Lucas Adams together

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 Heather Tom - 'Bold and the Beautiful'
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Deidre Hall’s Favorite ‘Days’ Memories, From Wayne Northrop’s Pranks to Working With Her Twin

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‘Y&R’s Peter Bergman Explains Surprise ‘Pluribus’ Role & Bryan Cranston Connection

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When Is Erika Slezak’s Final ‘General Hospital’ Episode? Could Ronnie Return?

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 Laura Wright - 'General Hospital'
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‘General Hospital’s Laura Wright Reveals the ‘Most Difficult’ Carly Storyline in Her 20 Years

 Lucas Adams - 'Young and the Restless'
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Meet the New Noah Newman on ‘Y&R’: Lucas Adams Talks More Mature Take on the Character

 Katherine Kelly Lang and Thorsten Kaye on 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian on 'The Young and the Restless,' Amanda Setton and Josh Swickard on 'General Hospital.'

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 Roger Howarth and Sharon Case on 'The Young and the Restless'

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 Suzanne Rogers - Daytime Emmy Awards 2024
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‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Suzanne Rogers Reveals Cancer Diagnosis