Every time I watch a soap or flip through a soap magazine, I am struck by how absolutely gorgeous soap stars are. This goes for men and women alike - even the child stars are fabulous!

Which leads me to this week's poll question: In your opinion, which soap has the best looking cast? I'm including all of the soaps from the major networks to be fair.

Let us know who specifically tickles your fancy in the comments section below. And don't forget to check out TV Guide's list of Soaps' Sexiest Women and Sexiest Men to see where your favorite hottie stacked up!

The United States ushers in a historical change on Tuesday with the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, which means all of our soaps will be preempted due to coverage. However, there is still lots going on with our favorite shows this week. For the whole scoop, be sure to check out the complete spoilers for each show. But to tie you over, here's a sneak peek at what lies ahead...

• Jesse places Angie under arrest for breaking and entering on All My Children!
• Carly and Craig make some big (and shocking!) long term plans on As the World Turns!
• Steffy grapples with making a choice between the man she now loves and her family on The Bold and the Beautiful!
• Beth and Coop take their sordid affair public on Guiding Light!
• Billy and Chloe freak out when someone from their past reenters their lives and threatens to disrupt their carefully planned futures on The Young and the Restless.

Looks like good stuff, doesn't it? Which stories have you clinging to your seat? Which characters are you following closely? Leave a comment and let us know!

If you're having a birthday this week, check out which soap stars you may be celebrating along with:

• Jane Elliot (Tracy, GH) - January 17
• Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara, ATWT) - January 20
• Walt Willey (Jack, AMC) - January 26

Happy Birthday to these fabulous stars - and to you, perhaps! Enjoy!

Pictured: Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara, ATWT)

Kevin Winter, Copyright 2006, Getty Images

After Phoebe's death, things got a little strange on The Bold and the Beautiful. Rick was accused of being at fault for the accident, but somehow Phoebe's twin Steffy saw fit to forgive him and, well, enter into a lip lock with him. Twisted? Of course. But this is a soap opera, after all.

Now it seems like the pair may have a bit of an obsession with each other, no doubt partly because they are both fabulous to look at, but also due to the bond over Phoebe. However, Marcus still loves loves his girl and wants to make a future with her.

In your opinion, who should Steffy be with? Should she stick with the stable, stand-up Marcus, or should she let her passion and emotions steer her toward the ticking time bomb that is Rick? Let us know in the poll below...