Daytime Performers of the Week: Timon Kyle Durrett Stuns Karla Mosley on ‘Beyond the Gates’

Next week, Beyond the Gates will see plenty of examples of Dani Dupree’s (Karla Mosley) fury over her ex-husband Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) moving on with his life as the show plans to rebroadcast the CBS soap’s first five episodes, starting on Monday, June 30.

This past week, however, we saw Mosley deliver Dani’s understated reaction to the reality that Hayley (Marquita Goings), Bill’s new wife, is indeed pregnant (well, maybe). Durrett had his character walk a fine line as Bill firmly but pointedly made sure Dani knew that he had a new life – one without her.

TV Insider is bestowing Daytime TV Performers of the Week honors on Mosley and Durrett for their work in this turning point in Dani and Bill’s relationship.

“How is the old ball and chain?” Dani snarked at Bill after he came out of Hayley’s room. Mosley’s Dani never fails to strike out at Bill, but it’s always clear that she’s coming from a place of hurt.

Durrett played Bill as having had enough of Dani going after his wife. He’s a physically imposing figure, but the actor knew he only needed to use his words to get Dani to understand reality. Instead of raising his voice and blasting his former spouse, Durrett had his character deliver some pointed remarks. His primary goal appeared to be to inform Dani of some truths – not hurt her – but that kind of came along with the deal.

“Hayley and the baby are doing great,” Bill informed his ex, holding eye contact with her in an effort to make sure his message landed. “Thanks to you, Dani. We’re both so grateful that you got her here to the hospital.”