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 good summer. I'm back and roaring to go. There's a lot to discus about what has happened on Y&R. First and foremost, I want to comment on Aristotle Dumas turning out to be Caine Ashby. I like Billy Flynn, but he will never convince me that he is Cane or that Cane could have changed that much. Being Australian was so much a part of Cane, and Billy F. does not have an Aussie accent. Also, Cane was never a con man like his father, Colin. His personality could not have changed that much.
There was speculation that Daniel Goddard, the original Cane Ashby, was planning to return to Y&R. However, he joined the cast of General Hospital instead. He now portrays Professor Henry Dalton on GH. When Goddard became unavailable, they should have dropped the idea of Caine's return. Billy Flynn could have played an entirely new role and he still could have fallen for Lily.
Hey Josh Griffith and fellow Y&R writers, it's time to clarify what's going on with Mariah! This has been dragging on far too long. Mariah admitted to Tessa that she tried to kill a man, which we viewed in flashbacks. Her actions are somehow linked to her past in Ian Ward's cult. Now we may finally get some answers because Daniel and Tessa are going to investigate what happened to Mariah while she is away, getting mental health treatment at a clinic in Boston. The whole storyline is confusing and poorly written. It's convoluted. We still don't know what happened to the dastardly Ian Ward. Ward opened his eyes in an ambulance, even though he was thought to be dead. so he must be alive somewhere. Why is it taking so long to find out? I suspect that Daniel and Tessa will encounter Ward during the course of their investigation.
Michael Baldwin just can't end his devotion to Victor, despite the callous way Victor has treated him. I really don't think Michael would be foolish enough to risk his marriage to Lauren for Victor's sake. Yet, he intends to hide his involvement with Victor and Cane from his wife. However, Michael won't be able to fool Lauren for long. She is already extremely suspicious and she will stand stand firm against any alliance with Victor.
Sadly, Michael is eager to get back into The Big Man's good graces. It's pathetic to see such a savvy lawyer grovel at Victor's feet. This is happening only for a storyline. Michael's much too smart to be Victor's sycophant, but there has to be conflict. Michael and Lauren will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. I hope they stay together.
Right now, it seems that Cane and Victor may join forces against Jack and Jabot. Billy Boy has gone through a crisis, but it appears that he is going to support Jack. and Kyle and Diane. As usual, it will be the Abbotts versus the Newmans. By the way, I think Jason Thompson has done a fine acting job portraying the troubled Billy Abbott lately.
It should be noted that Y&R is adding a flurry of new cast members this fall. I have described them in the "Cast News." section below.
CAST NEWS
Tamara Braun to play new character on Y&R
Soap star Tamara Braun, 54, is joining the cast of The Young and the Restless Her Y&R debut will occur this fall. She will portray a character named Sienna Bacall, who is described as woman having "personal connections to several characters" in Genoa City." There has been online speculation that she could be Sharon's romantic rival for the affections of Nick Newman. There's also speculation that she is the daughter of the woman from whom Cane's late father, Colin, swindled a fortune. She may be seeking revenge on Cane.
Born in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, Tamara is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner for her roles on General Hospital and Days of our Lives . She portrayed Cathy Corinthos on GH from 2001 to 2005. She returned to GH from 2017 to 2019 in the role of Dr. Kim Nero. She portrayed Ava Vitali on DOOL on and off between 2008 and 2025. From 2008 to 2009, she played Reese Williams on All My Children.
In 2009, Tamara won an Emmy for Outstanding Support Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Ava Vitali on Days of our Lives. In 2020, she won in the same category for her role as Dr. Kim Nero on General Hospital.
Matt Cohen to play detective on Y&R
Matt Cohen, known for his portrayal of Griffin Munro on General Hospital, is heading for The Young and the Restless. Deadline has confirmed that Cohen will play a detective investigating a major case. With the recent death of Chance, Y&R could sure use a detective.
Cohen appeared on General Hospital from 2014 to 2022. He also portrayed a young John Winchester on Supernational. He will make his Y&R debut on October 16th on CBS and October 15th on Global.
Roger Howarth to play mysterious new role on Y&R
After appearing on
General Hospital from 2012 to to 2023, Roger Howarth, 56, will be returning to CBS for a mysterious new role on
Y&R. The details surrounding Howarth's new character have not yet been publicly revealed.
Howarth left GH, when he was written off the ABC show. His character, Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt, was fatally shot. Previous to his role on GH, Howarth played Todd Manning on One Life to Live and Paul Ryan on As the World Turns.
Noah Newman is returning for a big L.A. storyline
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Noah Newman is returning to the screen later this fall. However, Rory Gibson will not be playing Noah this time around. Gibson is currently portraying Michael Corinthos on General Hospital. Lucas Adams has been cast in the role of Nick and Sharon's son. Adams, who has portrayed Dr. Tripp Dalton on Days of Our Lives, will be reunited on Y&R with Tamara Braun, who played Ava Vitali, his on-screen mother on Days. Adams joined the cast of Days in 2017, appearing on and off on the soap until 2024. He earned two Daytime Emmy nominations in the category of Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series.
How will the return of Noah affect Y&R's storyline? It is uncertain as to whether Noah's girlfriend, Allie Nguyen will return with him. Remember that Allie is the granddaughter of Jack Abbott. Her return will probably depend on the storyline. The writers could just decide to have them break up to free Noah for involvement with other women. Since Noah has a past with Audra, it is possible that Audra could go after him again. At one time, Noah had feelings for Tessa Porter, so maybe Daniel Romalotti will have some competition for Tessa's heart.
Here's what we do know. Head writer Griffith spoke to TV Insider about autumn's storylines. He revealed that Nick and Sharon are going to be involved in a major L.A. noir storyline. as they try to save their son, Noah, from a dangerous situation. We also know that Noah is opening a club in Los Angeles and that his parents are planning to visit him there.
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
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It looks as if Kyle Abbott and Claire Newman are definitely finished as a couple, at least for the time being. As a matter of fact, there is speculation that Claire will be torn between Holden and Detective Burrow, played by Matt Cohen. I am certain that she will accept Holden's invitation to go to Los Angeles. We will finally learn what dirty deed Audra and Holden were up to in LA.
Are you pleased that Claire seems to be moving on? What do you think of Kyle's behaviour? Do you like Claire and Kyle as a couple and would you prefer them to stay together? What do you think, fans. Respond to the poll below and let me know.
NOTE TO READERS
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That's all for now. Don't forget that the nest edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, October 4, 2015.
Take care,
Joanne
