Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. And I'm so excited for the new season of BL. Will we be seeing any of last season's contestants making appearances?

Amanda

Second Chances, huh? Glad to know we bring a smile to your face. We love ya!

Can't wait for the new season to begin!
Erica

Anonymous

I would love to read that script!!!!!

cheryl

Thank you for sharing the pictures they look great!!

I'm glad Second Chances brings a smile to your face :) I know your character is with Rafe right now but it seems like you like Lumi then Safe but not EJami. Not that I care just curious more than anything. Fans see pictures of you and GG but never you and James. Oh well maybe James is just really camera shy...anywho.

Can't wait to see BL again.

Anonymous

Second Chances!!! Awww, yeah, I smile too! :D Love you Ali! You and Bryan were just awesome and sparkling this Tuesday! ♥

Anonymous

Thanks Ali. Second Chances always makes me smile too ;) You & Bry rock!

Can't wait for the next season of TBL. It sounds like it's going to be a tearjerker again.

Lumi rocks & rules!

Norma

Anonymous

I can't believe you are giving another shoutout to those vile Lunis! Thay are such crazy bitches and try to get James fired every chance they get, like so what if he flipped the bird at the Second Chances site and said they suck? They do suck! I can't believe you keep kissing their arses when Ejami has the bigger fanbase. I don't know if I can keep being a fan when you obviously prefer lumi.

Anonymous

We love you Ali! Your a class act. Can't wait for more Lumi scenes, especially those coming up with Will and Lucas in the hospital!

Anonymous

I LOVE that BL8 is themed 'Second Chances' =) Yay! That makes me smile, too. I love BL, I love DOOL, and I love Second Chances - because I obviously love LUMI I LOVE that BL8 is themed 'Second Chances' =) Yay! That makes me smile, too. I love BL, I love DOOL, and I love Second Chances - because I obviously love LUMI Thanks for being awesome and classy - we love ya!!
Aimee

Anonymous

Ali you are the best! I love Second Chances and they make me smile too! I love TBL and Days especially you and Bryan. I can't wait to see the scene from the pictures! I loved the LUMI scene this past week. Thanks for all that you do!! We all love you
Vicky

Anonymous

Of course Ali is going to give the Lumi's a shout out they ROCK!!!!!

Anonymous

Thanks Ali, you're the best! And I love the Second Chances shout out. We love you there. We love your scenes with Bryan. They are the best. We can't wait to see more. Sorry that there always has to be some that make not so nice comments. Your real fans love you!

Anonymous

AW, Ali, you are the sweetest! You and Bryan have just been the greatest to us. Thanks for the continued support. You know we are there for you.

Can't wait for TBL this season. It sounds great.

ERB

Anonymous

Ali you are wonderful. I am a huge Lumi fan. I am sorry that some people feel that they need to put down others to make themselves feel better. We all know that the majority of fans don't like Sami with EJ. Can't wait for your new season. You're the best.

Anonymous

Ali you are wonderful. I am a huge Lumi fan. I am sorry that some people feel that they need to put down others to make themselves feel better. We all know that the majority of fans don't like Sami with EJ. Can't wait for your new season. You're the best.

Anonymous

thanks for the second chances shout out!!! :D I'm so glad that LUMI makes you smile just like every other fan. You really are a class act and others need to learn from you!!

Tell Bryan that we are enjoying his scenes too and the both of you were perfect together on Tuesday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtlkn053Gew If you haven't seen it yet, you need to!!

Anonymous

Thank you for the second chances shout out. Love Lumi. Also like watching you on BL.I have watched you and Bryan on Days since 1993.

Cynthia

This Biggest Loser seems to be an interesting one. Look forward to the episodes. I have also watched Days for 16 years now and I love the dynamic of Sami and Rafe. As long as you're in the show, I'll watch it and support i because Sami is my favorite character. You seem to be working great with everybody, you're really talented.

Anonymous

YOU SUCK KISSING LUMI ASSES AND YOUR AS BIG A SLUT AS THEY ARE EJAMI OR NOTHING

Anonymous

Somebody's grumpy today!

You rock, Ali. You take the time to communicate with your fans and we all appreciate it. I can't think of anyone else that gives so much time to their fans.

Thank you for all you do.
SS

Anonymous

Second Chances makes me smile too...you and Bryan are super! This past Tuesday's show proves we NEED more LUMI!!!!

Disregard all those that find a need to post such negative comments. There are too many long standing Days fans that appreciate all you do, and yes most of us want LUMI back together but love Sami too!

Regina

Regina

wow, ignore the hate, it just proves the maturity level of the fan base. I just want you to know that we all apreciate you and love how often you communicate with us fans. I've been a lumi fan since I started watching in 2003 and second chances makes me smile too. Thanks again for all you do!

Anonymous

Hi Ali!
I'm a big fan of DOOL!
Funny that you think about DOOL now with BL! :)
I love you with Rafe!!!
SAFE 4EVER!
Hopefully new supercouple.
Much appreciation for the time you take to care and communicate with your fans.
Also saw Megan's picture on the Whrrl story and looks like she's going to be as pretty as her mom, she is really too cute.
Anyway about BL, I know some women have had pretty good chances in BL, but guys tend to do it overall better than girls all the time, they lose weight much faster usually. Are there any rules, at leas when it comes to the finalists that they actually consider men and women are built in a different way and men lose weight much more easily.
At least I'm pleased with the last seasons looks like there has also been women that win, but in the beginning I was always so frustrated, always seemed to be all about the men!
Enough about that.
You're a great entertainer, great actress and host.
JHope you know how much we fans appreciate you!!

Anonymous

Wow! Anonymous 4:18 AM, that was rude and uncalled for.
Ali, you're the best!

Anonymous

Oh, I love it when you post Ali! The crazies come out! LOL!

In my mind, they're at home standing in the mirror, slashing their hair, blubbering "Why can't she love us too?!"

Don't stop with the Lumi love. It's awesome. And, though it's sad to see these anonymous disrespectful rants, it's also funny to read some of the freakouts!

CJStake

Hi Ali. In my country I just watched the episode of BL with Michelle from Jillian's team and the 3 people from Bob's (Ed, Heba, and Vicky). I was really rooting for Michelle, and she said if feels like it's "her against the world" that reminded me of how we Safe fans always quote Rafe saying to Sami "Us against the world"!!
Lol, you know you are addicted to Days when you find think about it hearing stuff from another tv show.

Anonymous

Hi Ali. In my country I just watched the episode of BL with Michelle from Jillian's team and the 3 people from Bob's (Ed, Heba, and Vicky). I was really rooting for Michelle, and she said if feels like it's "her against the world" that reminded me of how we Safe fans always quote Rafe saying to Sami "Us against the world"!!
Lol, you know you are addicted to Days when you find think about it hearing stuff from another tv show.

Anonymous

Ali, you rock home girl.

Anonymous

You are he best Ali!! Looking forward to BL this season.
I LOVE SAFE. They are the best. Yours and Galen's scenes together rock. It is so refreshing to see a s/l like this on the show. Keep it coming. Your chemistry together is obvious!!!

Anonymous

Thank you for blogging Ali.
Always interesting to read what you have to say.
Thanks for sharing
:)

Anonymous

I should have written this Friday after the August 28 episode, but I just had a small comment - you looked GREAT at the end of the show with the purple skirt, white tank, and black headband (surely an improvement from the rubber band like thing that was going on when you hugged Nicole). You are still youthful enough to pull off these cute fashions and the effort really pays off. It is probably difficult to 'put on the dog' with the intensely busy schedule you keep. I watched the Daytime Emmys last night and was disappointed I did not see you - and a lot of Days people for that matter. A big part of the problem was that the actors that did attend were not necessarily shown by the cameramen. I thought this was the big flaw of the show. The groups from each show should have been 'panned' - even if only once. The ones who attended go to a lot of effort to be there and us fans want to see!!! I thought Kris. Alfonso looked the BEST of all the gals - absolutely stunning. The choice of dress was perfect - color especially - her hair was perfect and her figure was in top form. Hope you will pass this on to her because I would hate to see her go back to the weight she was when I saw her at the Day of Days event. People DO care about her. Some of us have invited her into our living rooms for the entire time she has been on the show. I was also VERY happy to see Mags - mostly because I was disappointed she was not at the Day of Days event. If I take the time to drive to LA for the next one it will be mainly to see her. I thought the Daytime Emmys was very well done - Vanessa Williams did an excellent job; adding Betty White was a real treat; the Orpheum was an ideal location - main complaint was not showing enough soap actors in the audience (who I KNOW were there because I saw Dr. Dan SNEAK behind Lara Spencer during the red carpet event) and actors that didn't bother to show (especially if they were nominated like the gals from the View, Meredith V., and Good Morning America. I was THRILLED that Tamara Braun won for her work on Days. I looked forward to every episode she was in and if Days 'let her go' they made a big mistake. Thanks for the wonderful things you do A........

Anonymous

Loved your scenes this week with Galen. The one outside the townhouse door was super. The chemistry between the two of you rocks!!
Keep up the good work.
You are the best, Ali!!!!

Anonymous

Hi!

I watched Days today (Friday) and the address on the envelope to Mia was 1313 Mockingbird Lane - so I guess that means Maggie lives in Herman Munster's house (probably whoever came up with this lame brained idea of an address did not think anyone was detail-oriented enough to notice. So cute to see you hold baby S. (except it seems she is going through a stage when she cries whenever ANYONE tries to hold her (even Mrs. Lowder is no longer exempt). Hope you don't change anything on, or get rid of your blog because we LOVE it!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

haha, I just have to say that everytime I see BL promos I think of LUMI now with the Second Chances!! lol! :D

Anonymous

lol @ some of the responses on this page. Maybe some prozac is in order.
Anywho, I luv ya with whoever you're with on Days!! Love the biggest loser too.

Anonymous

I wonder how much extra loss the contestants would gain with BungyPump Walking? BungyPump Walking is a new training method invented in Sweden, that has gained much appreciation from both professionals and amateurs because it involves more muscles simultainoulsy. You can say it's one step ahead of Nordic Walking. Checkout www.bungypump.se

Former "no training please"

I'd love to see a show where they work with the handi-cap, we as well need to lose and be healthy but most of everything they do isn't geared for such type of people.......and not to say that most of us are handi-cap due to our weight problems

Kathy

We need a Biggest Loser Show for teens! My daughter is 13 and over 200 pounds! Please help!

Anonymous

Could anyone get Bob and Jillian to STOP SWEARING? We were really looking forward to watching this as a family, but may have to turn it off.

Anonymous

Could anyone get Bob and Jillian to STOP SWEARING? We were really looking forward to watching this as a family, but may have to turn it off.

Anonymous

I read all the postive comments from viewers. I watched the show for the first time last night and was appalled when a woman had Med-Evac to take her to the hospital. I don't understand how the trainers/doctors would have let her get to the point where she needed to be hospitalized. Perhaps is sensationalism because it's "reality" tv. With this show and other "reality" shows the thought of people being criticized and humiliated in front of millions of viewers on national TV is disugusting...what kind of a message are we sending? I will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers but I can't and won't watch them or anyone be humiliated.

Anonymous

I read all the postive comments from viewers. I watched the show for the first time last night and was appalled when a woman had Med-Evac to take her to the hospital. I don't understand how the trainers/doctors would have let her get to the point where she needed to be hospitalized. Perhaps is sensationalism because it's "reality" tv. With this show and other "reality" shows the thought of people being criticized and humiliated in front of millions of viewers on national TV is disugusting...what kind of a message are we sending? I will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers but I can't and won't watch them or anyone be humiliated.

Anonymous

I read all the postive comments from viewers. I watched the show for the first time last night and was appalled when a woman had Med-Evac to take her to the hospital. I don't understand how the trainers/doctors would have let her get to the point where she needed to be hospitalized. Perhaps is sensationalism because it's "reality" tv. With this show and other "reality" shows the thought of people being criticized and humiliated in front of millions of viewers on national TV is disugusting...what kind of a message are we sending? I will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers but I can't and won't watch them or anyone be humiliated.

Anonymous

The swearing has got to stop! If it doesn't, we will be forced to turn it off.

John

What jeans were you wearing on the first episode of this season (Sept. 16)? I loved them!!!

Anonymous

We love the show and want to know how we can sign up. We cant seem.to loose the weight on our own and want the motivation. Please Help Ali.

Angie

Anonymous

Well I guess I just figured out the reason your blog is dated September 10 and there were NO comments yet and comments about the new BL were on this blog - IT IS NOT LETTING ANY RESPONSES. So now I have to type all this again. I watched BL for the FIRST time because YOU are on it and I have been watching you on Days since you first came to Salem. It is not that I never wanted to watch it before, it is more a matter of having more to do than capable of - (I have a feeling you can relate to this, but you are physically capable of handling it better than me. I also wish that I had seen you on the telethon. Would like to say that I agree with an above post concerning the contestants health. When a person is out of shape and not accustomed to exertion it can cause heart failure. I am surprised no one has aspired yet doing this show. I suppose it will only be when that occurs that things will change. Mo needs a partner so he can compete fairly. I noticed the very concerned expressions on your face when the gal was crawling to the finish line.

I am rooting for SHEA - what a courageous gal she is......

And on to DAYS - I am LOVING it lately. Chloe waking up, Daniel tied up, Kate wigging out, Nathan and Mel getting close, Rafe and his discovery - SURPRISE AFTER SURPRISE and SUSPENSE SUSPENSE......

As I have said in previous comments I think you are AWESOME ALI - you are involved in so many things, yet you take time to blog us pitiful fans.

LOVE to you (no I am not a lezzo)

Anonymous

The newest blog isn't allowing comments, so read the following with that reference ;)
I hope you are able to give this again next year. If I start saving now, I could bid on the "day on the set with the Day's cast." I dream I've had over half my life. Thank you for all you do!

cheryl

Ali, this is the only prime time TV show our family watches. Please tell all the BL8rs that I said THANK YOU a million times over for being willing to open themselves--expose themselves to the world--to inspire so many people. They are giving overweight people everywhere the greatest gift imaginable--a true friend and partner in the struggle. They are the ultimate inspiration. They are an amazing group. I kicked off my own weight loss challenge with the season premiere by trying to beat Daniel's time in the first challenge--do a mile in less than 14 minutes. It nearly killed me! Daniel is amazing. All the BL8 contestants are amazing! Bob and Jillian are brilliant--and I'm not worried about their language--NBC censors it, my kids don't actually hear it. Yet my children do see amazing people doing amazing things. Who can't tell by watching that Bob & Jillian care so deeply about the people they help? They are wonderful. I say, GO! GO! GO! My heart, my thoughts, my prayers, and my best efforts will be with you all. Ali, thanks for your work on this show. You do a great job. Will you please pass along my message to the BL8rs--that I said thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Cam

I'm sorry Ali, Ejami is HOT, HOT, HOT! There is no romance or couple that have even come close to them and their storyline On Days the last couple of years.
I think it would be great to see a "some what of a normal family" on Days. The two parents living in the same house, in love, working together to raise their children. EJ and Sami have both longed for the same thing. A family, something they both feel they never had growing up. I loved the Ejami family scenes last year and I am hoping Sydney will reconnect her parents and bring them back together. EJ has always been there for Ally and we are now seeing him connect with Will so bring it on. Ejami family all the way, they win hands down if you ask me.
PS: Love the Biggest Loser

Anonymous

Last night's episode is what this show used to be about and why I have watched since the beginning - hard work, inspiring stories, and family friendly entertainment. I was beyond offended last week by Jillian's filthy language, and was actually embarrassed when a friend watched for the first time, on my recommendation. On Wednesdays, several friends and I talk about the show. None of us are overweight but we find motivation and hope in the contestants and their struggles. We are inspired by them, not to lose weight but to reach our own goals. The only conversation I heard about the premier was how different the show is and how bad the language is. I was not the only one that said if it didn't change I would no longer watch. Thank you NBC for redeeming the show last night and for giving me something different, something better. I will continue to be a loyal viewer so long as that continues. Enough with the language - it's not necessary.

Anonymous

TO CHERYL ABOVE:

Just in case you do not know about it, you can see ALL the cast members at Universal City CityWalk next to Universal City Studios in Los Angeles California this November and you will be able to meet and greet at least a few of your favorites at their respective table where they sit and give autographs. The event is free - you will just have to come up with a way to get there. See the full info on the show page under Day of Days. I went last year and HAD A BLAST!!!! The only one I did not meet that I wanted to was Suzanne Rogers because she and Mrs. H. were the only two who were not there. The feeling of seeing everyone I have viewed for decades is undescribable. Everyone I spoke with said it was so worth the transportation they paid to get there. Single women came ALONE from far places just to attend.....

Anonymous

Since there is not a general comment area for the show some of us were placing them on Dena's blog, but apparently she decided not to keep up with what she started because the last blog from her was about a year ago. She has now blocked my computer from sending any comments, and from the length of time between today and the last comment, she must have done the same to all of us. I did not ever post anything but nice and if negative, they were constructive. She apparently is very thin skinned. It is to be expected that not everyone is going to agree with her as that is not reality. Probably those few really bad posts were from terminated actors because I heard that if she did not like characters, she would either not write for them or write bad storylines. I was certainly willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she has shown her true colors here. She is not a professional. I think the less she has to do with the writing on this show the better - you sure did not see the show's writing team nominated. I would think as many opinions as possible would be a good thing because a regular viewer may have a great suggestion. Sorry, but my word for her at this time is the big "B" word.

Anonymous