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.
Well, I have to say that I've had enough of kidnappings and mental breakdowns and addictions on The Young and the Restless. Can't the writers find something else to write about. The show has become too dark and depressing. What about some humour and some romance? Mental health is certainly an important issue, but we've already had so many characters with mental problems. Did we really need to add Mariah to the list? The kidnapping of Dominic does benefit Devon (Bryton James) and Abby (Melissa Ordway). It gives them a storyline.
If you feel the same way about the storylines, I urge you to email CBS and let them know.
Phyllis' "victory" will be short-lived. I have no doubt that Victor will regain control of Newman Enterprises. Phyllis and Cane will probably remove the portrait of Victor on the wall. However, I am certain that the removal will only be temporary. The portrait will be hanging again before long.
So, Sienna informed Nick Newman that Victor had turned Matt Clark over to the police. I don't think so. I don't believe it for one second. That's not Victor's style. Victor likes to take the law into his own hands. He doesn't shy away from illegal acts. Matt is probably locked up in the private cell that he has hidden in his ranch. Victor locked up Claire's Aunt Jordan in the cell not long ago. Longtime Y&R fans will remember that he also imprisoned a character named Michael Scott way back in 1980.
Nick Newman's broken leg healed rather quickly, didn't it? One day he had a crutch. The next day he just had a cane. By the way, I am not looking forward to Nick getting addicted to painkillers. Please! Not another addiction!
Whatever happened to Daniel's daughter, Lucy? What about Faith and some of the younger characters?
More disappearing acts: Where is dashing Detective Burrow, played by Matt Cohen? He hasn't been on screen for a while, but he'll be back soon. Cohen appeared on Entertainment Tonight and showed a clip of his character on a private jet with Abby and Devon. That suggests that Burrow is going to help them in their quest to find their missing child, Dominic. A voiceover on the clip claimed that Burrow will be joining the Genoa City Police Department. That's good because GC has needed a new detective since Chance's death. Burrow's presence won't stop the Newmans and Abbotts from using their own security people. By the way, I hope the writers give Burrow a first name soon.
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| Matt Cohen (Detective Burrow) |
Eric Braeden and five other Y&R castmates are set to crossover to Beyond the Gates
CBS has announced a multi-episode crossover of The Young and the Restless and Beyond the Gates. The crossover will occur in June. The network considers it "a landmark television event." Six of Genoa City's most prominent characters will be crossing over to Beyond the Gates. Eric Braeden, Victor Newman himself, will be entering the gated community of Fairmont Crest. The other Y&R characters who will crossing over with Braeden are Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters), Devon Winters (Bryton James), and Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway).
There have been multiple crossovers between Y&R and The Bold and the Beautiful, but none to the magnitude of this upcoming multi-episode crossover with Beyond the Gates. Longtime friends, Victor Newman and Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis), will reunite at a political fundraiser. Victor will deliver the keynote address at the fundraiser benefitting Vernon's grandson, Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon). Martin is a friend of Kyle's from Kyle's New York days. It should be a spring treat for viewers of both soaps.
Thanks for your input, Carly. I don't like the Mariah storyline either. It's too confusing and it's been drawn out for far too long. Ray Wise, the actor who plays Ian Ward, plays the part well. He deserves a better storyline. As for Billy, he is too undependable. He's got a serious mamma issue with Jill and an enormous chip on his shoulder. Will Sally be able to overlook all of that?
I also like Zuleyka Silver, who plays Audra. Almost everyone wants her out of town except Sally and Nate. Unfortunately for Audra, her past in Los Angeles with Holden is going to come back to haunt her. Nate really cares for her, but he can't trust her. However, if he reunites with Victoria, he will always have to deal with her controlling father.
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
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| Allison Lanier |
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| Hunter King |
Summer Newman is currently running Marchetti from Milan, Italy. However, this might be the perfect time to bring Summer back to Genoa City. Her mother, Phyllis, and Cane Ashby are attacking Newman Enterprises with an AI program, and Summer is a Newman. She is the daughter of Nick and the granddaughter of Victor. Also, her fashion company, Marchetti, is a division of Jabot Cosmetics. Jabot could also be under threat from Cane's AI program. Furthermore, she is apart from her adopted son, Harrison. But who would portray Summer.? That is the question.
There is no sign that Allison Lanier, who left the show after playing Summer for three years, is returning, although that could always change. Another possibility is the return of Hunter King to the role. What do you think, fans? Would you like Allison to return or would you prefer Hunter King,? Perhaps you prefer a new actor to play Summer. 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, February 14, 2026.
Take care,
Joanne
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