‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Welcomed Back a ‘Vampire Diaries’ Star – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Theres a new star coming to The Bold and the Beautiful. Youll probably recognize her right away, but thats not actually what the producers want. Kayla Ewell has worked on the set before, and the soap is eager for her return. However, with all the craziness from coronavirus (COVID-19), she wont be returning in the way you expect.

Ewell has worked on quite a few teen dramas, but perhaps her most famous role was on The Vampire Diaries. She played Vicki Donovan, the troubled girl who stole Jeremy Gilberts heart and then was turned into a vampire by Damon, and then ultimately killed, in season one. Ewells face is now recognized mostly as Vicki, but shes had so many other roles.

Recently, shes been working on another CW show, Roswell, New Mexico. Shes also been in Freaks & Geeks, The Glades, and had guest roles in The O.C., Veronica Mars, and Entourage.

Soap fans may recognize Ewell as Caitlin Ramirez on The Bold and the Beautiful, which she played from 2004 to 2005.If thats the role you recognize Ewell for, then youre going to be really excited about the following news.

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In the midst of coronavirus, The Bold and the Beautiful has been trying some creative solutions to remain in compliance with social distancing while filming. The main issue theyre having is the large amount of romantic scenes, because the actors arent allowed within six-feet of each other.

When we were reviewing the scripts we started taking out all the romantic scenes and [the scripts] just fell flat, executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell told The New York Post.

One idea which was put forward was the use of life-size dolls. Which, we have to admit, is pretty amusing to think about.

Another option was to use the actors spouses. We thought to reach out to some of the husbands and wives of the actors and ask them if they would be body doubles in the kissing scenes, Bell said.

Thats where Ewell comes in. Shes already familiar with the show, and shes married to Tanner Novlan, who plays Dr. John Finn Finnegan. Of course, Ewell wont be reprising her role as Caitlin. Instead, shell be a body double for Finns love interest, Steffy Forrester.

Ewell seems excited about the idea. She even posted an Instagram photo of herself and Novlan on the way to film at CBS Studios. When Mom & Dad get to work together. she captioned the post. The couple shares a one-year-old daughter together.

Novlan sounds equally excited about the opportunity. It kind of works for me at home, he told Entertainment Tonight, because if I ever want to schmooze on my wife, I can just say, Hey, honey, I need to rehearse with you this is protocol!'

Ewell and Novlan may find the new system great, but other actors arent having such an easy time.Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, who plays Steffy, is disappointed that shes missing out on those intimate scenes with Novlan.

Its time to go on this journey with Tanner Novlan, who is absolutely wonderful, MacInnes Wood said, as reported by Daily Soap Dish. But while its exciting, its also bittersweet because now that Steffy does have a new love interest, weve got to be eight feet away from each other. Im like, Come on! Its almost like, Steffy gets a new love interest, but its actually a doll.'

It sounds like MacInnes Wood is one of the actors who have to make out with a doll instead of her spouse. She is married to Elan Ruspoli, but The Bold and the Beautiful producers noted that not every spouse agreed to film.

Fans of the show will have to keep an eye on new episodes to see if they can spot Ewell, other spouses, or even a doll in the romantic scenes!

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