Hey Y&R fans, every second Saturday TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.
Hi fans,
I hope you had a great holiday, celebrating Christmas, Hannukah and the New Year. As Genoa City rang in 2025, Sharon was kidnapped by wicked Aunt Jordan, and Tessa was drugged by the diabolical Ian Ward. Once again, Sharon is the damsel in distress. Nick will probably rescue her, unless Adam gets there first. Nick Newman is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. It's him too long to realize Sharon is in big trouble. Faith realized immediately that Sharon was in some kind of danger when her mother failed to show up for the New Year's party. Nick initially tried to play it down. Now he's really worried and angry. He rapped on Ian and Jordan's hotel room and confronted Ian, while Jordan hid herself. How did Nick know where to find Ian? How did he find the hotel room? Unless I missed something, there was no explanation. I guess that's just one of those questions a soap doesn't want you to ask.
Claire is the happiest she's ever been in her entire life. Her romance with Kyle is blossoming, and she has a new job as Nikki's assistant at Chancellor. That can only mean one thing on a soap. Her life is about to take a dramatic turn for the worst. Her demented great aunt, Jordan, will do everything in her power to ruin Claire's happiness. Claire doesn't even know that Jordan is out of prison yet. She'll find that out soon enough.
The two old pros, Colleen Zenk and Ray Wise are quite entertaining as Aunt Jordan and Ian Ward. The dastardly duo is shaking Genoa City to the core. Ray Wise (Ian Ward) is hilarious as a phony chaplain with his false piety, his hat and his Bible.
So, we caught our first glimpse of Nate's half-brother, Damian. Will Damian be attracted to Audra, Lily or both? There will certainly be a conflict between Nate and Damian if he goes after Audra. Speaking of Audra, she seems so different these days, kinder and gentler. Could it be because she's in love with Nate? She never had genuine feelings for Tucker or Kyle.
Billy Abbott is not very likeable right now. He's got such a chip on his shoulder. Sure, Victor and Nikki and Jill wronged him, but he should just move on. Lily was wronged too, but she was wise enough to move on. At this point, it won't do any good for Billy to fight a war against Victor Newman. It seems to me that Billy Boy is quite insecure. He feels he has to prove himself. He's be better offer spending his time on a new project or starting a new company. Instead, he's angry and miserable. Also, I don't think he has good chemistry with Sally Spectra. The two don't really connect. It seems that they are trying too hard to make sparks fly. However, the sparks just aren't there.
As for Phyllis, she might need the legal services of Michael Baldwin. It appears that Ian and Jordan's diabolical plan to frame the fiery redhead for harming or killing Sharon may work for a while. Phyllis is her own worst enemy. She can't seem to control what comes out of her mouth.
I do think that a certain character in Genoa City may die as a result of Jordan and Ian's actions. I have to agree with an online writer who suggested that Cole Howard may be the sacrificial lamb. It makes sense because, as the writer points out, he's expendable. He's not an essential character and he's expendable.
CAST NEWS
Eric Braeden loses home in Los Angeles wildfires
On The Young and the Restless, Eric Baeden's Victor Newman character recently rebuilt his original ranch. The ranch was set on fire by his former daughter-in-law, Sharon. In real life, Eric's home in Will Rogers Park was destroyed by the raging Los Angeles wildfires. Recently Eric posted a video of the fires burning near his house. An orange glow is reflected in his swimming pool. The caption alongside the video reads "Behind my house! The worst EVER in LA." The video showed how close the flames were to Eric's home, too close for comfort.
Eric's castmates and friends, including Lauaralee Bell (Christine "Cricket" Williams and Greg Rikaart (Keven Fisher) and Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman Winters) responded quickly to the situation. They sent well wishes to Eric and his family.
The next day, Eric posted an updated video and revealed that he had been forced to evacuate his home in order to remain safe. Eric is obviously heartbroken. He'd lived in that home for 45 years, and in the area for 60 years. His castmate, Joshua Morrow, who plays his son, Nicholas Newman, helped him learn about the fate of his house. Josh broke through barriers and sent Eric images of the devastation. The images were tough for Eric to see.
Appearing on CNN, Eric said, "The house can be rebuilt, but everything you've gathered over the years [cannot].
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
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Just when you thought Cameron (Linden Ashby) was gone for good, he's back . . .along with his blood-stained shirt. I thought Sharon's delusions had ended. Jordan must have drugged her. Fans, what do you think about the return of Cameron? Respond to the poll below and let me know.
That's all for now. Don't forget that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Take care,
Joanne
