LOS ANGELES Candy Spelling says she's back in touch with daughter Tori and putting reports of their estrangement behind her.

Spelling said Wednesday that she and Tori have been communicating and have finally taken their relationship to a place she's happy with and which is private. She has spent time with Tori's two children, including a first-time visit with toddler Stella.

Candy Spelling, a panelist on the E! reality series "Bank of Hollywood" debuting Dec. 14, said she's not trying to compete with Tori's reality resume. The former "Beverly Hills 90210" star appeared in "So noTORIous" and a series with husband Dean McDermott.

Candy Spelling called her daughter an "incredible all-around actress" who shines in both comedy and drama.