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.
She came back! Patty Williams, that is. Now we know why. Naturally, Victor Newman was behind her sudden appearance. Patty is still weird and she's still obsessed with Jack Abbott after all these years. Why was she released from a psychiatric facility, when she's clearly mentally unstable? Why is she in cahoots with Victor? What did her in return? It was most likely the chance to take advantage of Jack Abbott, and she succeeded. Why did Jack even share a drink with her, only to be drugged. He doesn't have the best judgement, does he. Diane was so angry at Jack when she saw him with Patty that she slapped him. Will Diane forgive him or will she cast him out? He may eventually turn to Nikki, now that she may finally have had enough of Victor's ruthlessness.
Victor Newman is behaving like a cartoonish villain. The Black Knight is acting the way he did when Eric Braeden first joined Y&R over 45 years ago. At that time, Eric requested that Y&R provide his character with a back story, explaining why Victor turned out that way. The writers came up with the story of Victor growing up in an orphanage and having to make his own way in the world. It seems that 45 plus years later, the character is regressing to the original Victor. He is conducting himself in a cruel and criminal manner - kidnapping and extortion. He doesn't even care what Nikki thinks.
What has happened to the Genoa City Police Department? The police station is never shown, nor are any police officers. The Newman family and the Abbott family have their own security. Jack's kidnapping hasn't been reported to them. Phyllis has also committed a crime. She knocked out Cane with chloroform. Where are the police in Genoa City? It's more like Dodge City. At least Dodge City had a sheriff. GC doesn't even seem to have a police chief. Where is Paul Williams when you need him? Maybe he'll reappear now that his sister Patty is back. For more on Doug, check out the CAST NEWS section below.
So, Victoria has decided to go to Milan after all. Her plan is to turn Summer against Phyllis. Does that mean Summer is headed back to Genoa City? I really hope so. Speaking of Phyllis, she has disappeared for the time being. What is she up to?
Sally Spectra has reconciled with Billy Abbott. He seems sincere this time, but I don't trust Billy Boy to stay that way. Sally will probably have another visit to heartbreak hotel in her future.
The writing on Y&R often frustrates me. Why does head writer Josh Griffith leave things hanging for so long. What happened to Ian Ward? Where is Matt hiding? Why does Griffith wait until we are no longer on the edge of our seats to give us some answers?
CAST NEWS
Keeping up with Doug Davidson
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| Doug Davidson |
"My entire identity was tied up in the show. It was the first position, even above family in the moment-to-moment thing. So the fact that it was cut off after 40 years was shocking to my spirit."
- Doug Davidson when asked by Soap Opera Digest what he missed most about Y&R.
Signs point to Michelle Stafford doing a crossover to Beyond the Gates
It's not official, but many soap sources report that Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), has been teasing about doing a crossover to Beyond the Gates. Could she be planning a future visit to Fairmont Crest? Will she encounter Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix of Beyond the Gates?
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
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| Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) |
Nikki has had enough of Victor's latest moves. It seems as if she can't take much more of his cruelty and vindictiveness. But will she break up with him and give up her status as Lady of the Newman Manor.? She may not have a choice as Victor has ordered her to leave. What do you think, fans? Is Victor and Nikki's marriage over? Respond to the poll below and let me know.<
NOTE TO READERS
That's all for now. Don't forget that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Remember also that Y&R will be pre-empted twice next week by March madness college basketball. It will not be shown on CBS on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 (Wednesday March 18 and Thursday, March 19 on Global TV).
Take care,
Joanne
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