Cyrus Renault’s (Jeff Kober) last moments on earth were a dreary and dark affair (literally and figuratively), but the mood behind-the-scenes was noticeably lighter and much more jovial.

Daily Drama News: Behind-the-scenes The Day Cyrus Snuffed It

Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks, General Hospital) offered a peek at the effort that went into getting Kober’s swan song just right. Some serious fun was had, and apologies for the offing were offered:

Oh girl pic.twitter.com/2Q1Rm0FRVy

— Eden McCoy (@RealEdenMccoy) February 21, 2025

cats outta the bag….. 🫢 Joss clearly feels differently but I adore you @jeffkober , you are so beyond talented and I’m so lucky I got to share time with you ❤️ Soooo much more to come! Here we go…. pic.twitter.com/SSXKWWAtfc

— Eden McCoy (@RealEdenMccoy) February 21, 2025

Daily Drama News Nuggets

* As previously reported, Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, All My Children), who took The Great White Way by storm in 1999 with her turn as the titular Annie who went and got her gun, is making her (Off)Broadway debut in the Joy Behar helmed My First Ex-Husband on Wednesday, February 26.

Also amongst that particular cast is fellow AMC grad Tonya Pinkins (ex-Livia Frye Cuddahy; ex-Heather Dalton, As The World Turns). Tickets are available HERE.

* Ask, and ye shall receive! When prompted by the host of the Who’s the A**hole? podcast to name her “most juicy and exciting” role, Lisa Rinna answered without hesitation: “Taylor McBride, on Melrose Place. The most fun by far”

As for why that particular character nudged out the likes of Billie Reed and Lynn Echolls, Rinna offered: “She was nuts. I could do anything. I remember one day I had to kiss two actors, one right after the other. So, I had to make out with Michael Mancini [Thomas Calabro], and then I had to make out with the guy the guy that played Peter…Jack Wagner!”

* Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful) is back on the CBS lot:

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* Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman, The Young and the Restless) is booked and busy! The actress/budding influencer was not only snapped up by The Epic Agency, but she’s nabbed a “fantastic role” in a “great” TV series filming on location in North Carolina, and she’s tipped to star in a still in-the-works flick titled Shades of Violet, based on the novel The Process of Fraying by Jess Neal Woods.

* The Sun is reporting that Catherine Tyldesley is set to make a return to Coronation Street seven years after her last appearance as barmaid Eva Price. Per the outlet, Tyldesley begins filming in the summer ahead of an autumn (re)debut.

* EastEnders star James Bye has addressed his character’s shock death during the sudser’s recent celebratory live episode.

He said in a statement: “Saying goodbye is not easy, but after 10 years at EastEnders and on the night of the show’s epic 40th anniversary – the time felt right. It’s an honour to leave on a story of this magnitude.

“A huge thank you to all the fans of the show – EastEnders wouldn’t be what it is without you – and to the BBC and EastEnders team for trusting me with this role for so many years. This fruit and veg man will always hold a special place in my heart.

“It’s time to look forward, and I’m incredibly excited for what the future holds. RIP Martin Fowler.”

Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders EP, added: “It’s incredibly sad to say goodbye to James, who has been a much loved loyal company member for 10 years.

“James’ performance in tonight’s live episode was nothing short of outstanding and one that I know will touch so many of you watching at home due to his loveable portrayal of Martin Fowler, which has made him a firm favourite amongst the viewers.

“When discussing James’ exit, we knew that we needed to give Martin Fowler the big explosive storyline that his character deserved. To leave the show in such an emotional storyline, during a live episode is something incredibly courageous to do as an actor, and one that I’m sure will cement itself in EastEnders’ history.

“I would like to thank James for everything he’s given to EastEnders, and although we will all miss him here at Elstree, he will always remain a member of the EastEnders family and we wish him the best for the future.”

In related news, EastEnders has confirmed that Jasmine Armfield will be returning for a “short stint” as Martin’s daughter, Bex. Armsfield last played the role in 2020. Meanwhile, Alice Haig has joined the ensemble as Martin’s niece, Vicki Fowler, a character last seen 20 years ago. Joining Haig will be Alex Walkinshaw and Max Murray, playing Ross and Joel, Vicki’s respective boyfriend and son. (Digital Spy was the first to report.)

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