B&B goes Big in Australia!

Updated February 15: Amid rain delays, scenes from Steffy and Liam's wedding were shot in Australia this week. In a video clip from the Daily Mail, Ridge can be seen walking Steffy up the aisle, and later Steffy stands at the altar with Liam.

 

  The scenes were shot at Sydney's Bennelong Lawn near the Sydney harbor. 

 

Soaps.com reported on February 13 that "The Bold and the Beautiful's" Pierson Fode (Thomas) and Courtney Hope (Sally) were added to the location shoot in Australia and traveled with their castmates 'Down Under'. Hope shared a photo of some members of the group in the Qantas lounge prior to their flight.

 

Also appearing in the scenes shot in Australia will be Matt Preston of "MasterChef Australia," and local Channel 10 personalities Amanda Keller, Ita Buttrose, David 'Robbo' Robinson, along with WS FM presenter Brendan Jones.

 

As reported by Soaps.com on January 27, “The Bold and the Beautiful” will be doing another of their infamous shoots on location, this time in Australia, thanks to Qantas. With “B&B” set to mark its impressive 30-year milestone anniversary in March, Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, announced plans to bring cast members ‘Down Under’ from February 12 – 17. While there, the show will film multiple episodes. Executive Producer and Head Writer, Brad Bell, stated that it would be an “epic celebration for our fans around the world.”

 

 He elaborated, “We are preparing to film the most glamorous location shoot in soap opera history. Collaborating with Qantas, Network TEN and CBS, viewers will witness romance, high style, jaw-dropping twists, harrowing stunts and major cliffhangers, all hallmarks of ‘Bold and the Beautiful’.”

 

“B&B” actors taking part in the Australian location shoot include Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester), Don Diamont (Bill Spencer), Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan), John McCook (Eric Forrester), Rena Sofer (Quinn Fuller Forrester), and of course Australian native, Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy Forrester), who played Kate Ramsey on the Australian soap opera “Neighbours” prior to joining the cast of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” A number of Australian celebrities are also set to appear in the episodes.

 

“The Bold and the Beautiful’s” last trip to Australia was back in 2007 when the show marked its 20th anniversary. The most recent B&B location shoot was in Monte Carlo, where it was non-stop drama with Quinn arriving to cement her romance with Eric, and being confronted by his granddaughter Steffy.
Expect the Australian location episodes to air in March in conjunction with “B&B’s” 30th anniversary, which falls on March 23. Watch Soaps.com for more details as they emerge.

 

Pierson Fodé shows off his six-pack And Courtney Hope strips bikini!

 

The Bold And The Beautiful's Courtney Hope strips down to a bikini as co-star Pierson Fodé shows off his six-pack while on set in Sydney!

 

Two members of The Bold And The Beautiful cast stripped down to their swimwear while filming in Australia on Thursday. 

Courtney Hope showed off her bronzed figure in a bikini as she was pictured in Syndey with co-star Pierson Fodé, who flaunted his six-pack in an open shirt.

The American actors were shooting scenes for the long-running soap opera at Manly Wharf, after arriving Down Under earlier this month.

Beach day: The Bold And The Beautiful stars Courtney Hope (R) and Pierson Fodé (L) stripped down to their swimwear while filming in Manly, Sydney on Thursday

Cutting a stylish figure in a floral bikini, Courtney looked in good spirits as she made her way around the set. 

The 27-year-old, who plays Sally Spectra, showed off her toned abs and torso, while wrapping a sarong around her midriff.

Adding a splash of colour to her look, the red-headed beauty wore purple sandals and a pair of yellow tassel earrings. 

Hot bods: Courtney Hope showed off her bronzed figure in a bikini as she was pictured in Sydney with co-star Pierson Fodé, who flaunted his six-pack in an open shirt.

Pierson also wasn't afraid to show some skin, leaving his white shirt unbuttoned to reveal his muscular physique.

The 25-year-old, who plays the role of playboy Thomas Forrester, also wore a pair of patterned swim shorts and red loafers.

Hailing from Washington, Pierson began his TV career in 2012 when he appeared on children's show iCarly.

 

Sun-kissed: The 25-year-old, who plays the role of playboy Thomas Forrester, also wore a pair of patterned swim shorts and red loafers

             

The dark-haired hunk was seen waving to the cameras and strolling around the set with his script in hand. 

The Bold And The Beautiful cast and crew have been in the country since last Friday.

 

Courtney, who only joined the show earlier this year, was pictured filming scenes in front of the cameras.

The beauty was also seen having her luscious locks tended to by a hair and make-up assistant. 

And during some downtime between takes, Courtney was also seen chatting to Channel Ten reporter Angela Bishop. 

On Wednesday, on-set photos revealed the production team was filming a wedding reception scene at the same location. 

Spectra's Back on B&B!

She’s back! Well, sort of. Fans of CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful were treated to a head-shaking twist at the end of the January 31 episode when a young redheaded woman—brand new to the audience—signed a check with the name “Sally Spectra.” As longtime viewers know, that was the name of one of the soap’s most popular characters—a flamboyant rag-trade matron, played by Darlene Conley from 1988 to 2006, who’d do anything to get ahead in the fashion world. 

 

So why is this new gal using Sally’s name? Turns out she’s totally entitled to it! TV Insider got the exclusive scoop from B&B’s head writer-exec producer Bradley Bell.

 

So what’s going on in your mad mind, Mr. Bell? Explain what we just watched.
Well, with B&B having its 30^th anniversary on March 23, I’ve been thinking about ways to play into our great history. We always need new, fresh characters that pack a punch and no one packed more punch than Sally Spectra. So we’re bringing back the Spectra gang.

 

But how? Darlene Conley passed away, and so did Michael Fox, who played Sally’s wise old tailor, Saul. And then you killed off Schae Harrison’s character, Darla, who was Sally’s daffy assistant. Who’s left?
This will be Spectra, the next generation. We’re going to reveal that Sally has a sister, Shirley Spectra, and we’ve given the part to [Days of Our Lives vet] Patrika Darbo. I’ve known Patrika for years and have always wanted to work with her. The new Sally we just met on air is the original Sally’s grandniece and Shirley’s granddaughter. She’s played by Courtney Hope (Transparent), who brings a terrific energy and a really interesting edge to the role. 

 

 We also cast this wonderful young Broadway actor, Alex Wyse (Spring Awakening), to play Saul’s grandson, also named Saul. And the new Darla will be Darlita. That role went to Danube Hermosillo (Modern Family), who is hilarious and has a lot of dimension. All four have an incredible comic timing. I’m so excited about this group! We’re going through some rough times in our country and our world right now. We could use some escapism and levity, and that’s exactly what this new Spectra gang will provide.

 

What’s their back story? Are they in the fashion biz?
They want to be, desperately. Our new Sally has hopes and dreams of being a designer. The old Spectra Fashions brick warehouse is about to be hit by the wrecking ball—Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) wants to tear down the building and put up a skyscraper—but there’s a Hail Mary pass. We’re bringing back Mick Cain, as Sally’s son C.J., who owns the building. Mick has no interest in the fashion business but now he has a relative who is hot to give it a shot, so he’s going to let young Sally have the building for six months. She has very little time to make a go of it, but this is her opportunity to make Spectra Fashions shine again. And the original Sally is backing her from afar.

 

That’s right. You kept Darlene’s character alive.
Even though we lost Darlene, I always felt the character was bigger than life and that she should live forever. And she will. She’s still out there somewhere—traveling to exotic places, having her cocktails, surrounded by her boy toys. And we’ve come up with some cool ways to make her a part of this new story.

 

Will this gang be as conniving as the old one? They were always stealing designs and designers from the Forresters.
They will definitely play dirty. Young Sally wants this company to be legit but, right away, the decks are stacked against her. As with a lot of people who come to Los Angeles with lofty ambitions, reality will come crashing down. Both she and Shirley come from nothing. Shirley, who worked for years in a bakery, raised Sally when her parents flew the coop, and together they’re a tough, determined team. And they’re broke.

They don’t seriously think they can take on the Forresters, do they?
[Laughs] Well, not yet! But they will provide a marvelous contrast. You know, as time goes on, all our characters on B&B have turned into millionaires. Even Katie Logan (Heather Tom) is living in Beverly Hills now! The new Sally will be a sharp change from all the refined, sophisticated socialites on our show. The Spectras will be a much more realistic group, and they’ll introduce a whole bunch of relatable issues and real drama, along with the comedy. Let’s put it this way: The Foresters are champagne. Sally and her bunch are wine in a box!

 

Pierson Fode Flirts With DWTS Pro Sharna Burgess on Twitter!

 

Pierson Forde had a full on flirty Twitter conversion with one of our fave DWTS pros Sharna Burgess,  and now we definitely want them dancing together!

 

It all started when the Bold and the Beautiful soap star dished that he was up for an Australian romance in a new interview, and when a fan suggested he look out for Sharna, he put on some moves.
“Well we all know @SharnaBurgess is gorgeous, buuuuut I’m probably the better dancer …. I’d be willing to teach her a thing or two,” Pierson shared.

 

Sharna definitely replied to him then! “HA! Oh I’ve got moves you don’t even know about yet! It’s on Fodé… dance off when you’re back.. I’m taking you down!”
Could Pierson be Sharna‘s next DWTS partner out of this? You never know!

 

Viva Versace Part 9: Menswear

Tribute to everything Versace, from videos, editorials, ad campaigns, quotes, and images from my personal archives spanning 15 years. I will try to catalogue Versace's images from my favorite collections during the last decade. 

 

Gianni Versace was a man who changed my life and introduced me to the world of fashion, art, supermodels, photography, and music. He will never be forgotten... enjoy!