There is a lot of action packed into 30 minutes yet there is time to show guilt, anguish and joy. But the clothes! Sorry but Hope was wearing a babydoll dress that made her shoulders look huge, and ruffles. Maybe in the 60s when a 14 yr old was in school, but now it just makes me cringe. Others dress beautifully, so why do you consistently make her wear cringeworthy outfits? I didn’t want to like her, she’s nothing like the previous actor. Then I read what she did that no one else does. She read and watched backstory so she would understand where she stepped in. She remembers details that she had studied prior to when she started and other actors who were there don’t even remember. Most often when interviewed, actors will say heck, no! I don’t watch the show. My kids are allowed 2 hours of TV a week, they shouldn’t watch much as it isn’t good for you! A new actor will say, no, I don’t want to watch what the previous actor did, I just want to put my own stamp on it. This isn’t like renovating a kitchen. I respect Annika Noelle so much for her attitude. And for acting without cringing and hanging her shoulders, wishing no one could see her. Now that’s *acting*!