Agim Kaba is returning to As the World Turns as Aaron Snyder for the death of Holden Snyder (Jon Hensley), according to We Love Soaps. He will be joined by Steve Bassett, who will be returning to the role of Seth Snyder.

It is hurry up and wait for Emma (Kathleen Widdoes) and Meg (Marie Wilson) on As the World Turns as they wait for word on Holden (Jon Hensley)? Watch the sneak peek after the jump. READ MORE

Holden's (Jon Hensley) "death", the return of James Stenbeck (Anthony Herrera) and the amazing Colleen Zenk Pinter... This week actually looks like something I don't want to miss. 

Perhaps someone passed along my Open Letter to Christopher Goutman. Perhaps Barbara Bloom took a good look at the plummeting ratings and decided that everyone should not lighten up after all. Perhaps head writer Jean Passanante took an extended vacation to Buenos Aires. Whatever has been happening over the last few weeks, let me step out on a limb and utter the words that many fans thought might not ever be said again or even believe: As the World Turns is, at long last, improving.

I fully expect the comments section to be full of invective and angry fist shaking about how ATWT is still "the worst soap on the air," how the vets are misused, and how the "Vortex of Suck" continues to, well, suck. In addition, the now well-documented list of the show's biggest defects remain stubbornly in place: warp-speed storytelling and the soul sucking semi-episodic structure continue to test the rapidly waning patience of the show's dwindling audience.

Having said that, it bears repeating that fans are a stubborn breed. We will praise shows, actors and performances we like, but we are quick to make our displeasure known when we feel things are not up to speed and falling apart. Once the latter narrative has been established it is very hard to turn the tide of opinion, even when a show starts to address its critics and make changes. Therefore, though the longstanding criticisms of ATWT are still valid, I think it is time to once again give credit where credit is due. READ MORE

Luke (Van Hansis)decides nepotism is the way to go....

Kelley Menighan Hensley (Emily, As the World Turns) was one of the women behing the Angels for Hope Gala for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on May 29. She was joined by her husband Jon Hensley (Holden) and co-stars Michael Park (Jack) and Terri Colombino (Katie).