Y&R Report (September 26, 2026): The Latest on The Young and the Restless

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.       

What gives with Princess Victoria Newman?  She is a member of the rich and powerful Newman family and has always been pampered and spoiled.  So why has she meeting Kyle Abbott at a seedy motel, especially since the Abbotts are the sworn enemy of her father, Victor Newman?  Do Kyle and Victoria think they were less likely to be recognized at a cheap place?  Is that their idea of being discreet?

Victoria is behaving like a giddy schoolgirl.  Is she getting her thrills by defying daddy Victor?  You can be certain that this will not end well for her or Kyle.  Things are about to get very messy.  It's just a matter of time before the secret is revealed to all of Genoa City, and it won't be much longer.  Many people will be upset, including Claire, Victor, Nikki, Nick, Diane and Jack.  Victoria's mother, Nikki, is already a bit suspicious of Victoria's behaviour. She caught her daughter looking flushed and hiding her phone.  Matt and Phyllis saw Kyle leaving the seedy motel, so it wasn't so discreet.  However, Princess Victoria got away without being seen.  What will Phyllis and Matt do with their knowledge?  Will they be able to link Victoria with Kyle?  Will Claire eventually walk in on her mother and her former boyfriend. 

Kye and Victoria decided on a change of venue for their next rendezvous, a more upscale place. Victoria noted that they had almost gotten caught at the shady model.  There's no doubt they will eventually get caught, and the fallout won't be pretty.

Sally Spectra will regret marrying Billy, if the wedding actually happens.  Billy Boy Abbott is not a stable partner.  Will Sally end up raising her baby alone?  Well, she does have the support of best friend Audra and her surprising new friend, Chelsea.  She has even asked Chelsea to be a bridesmaid, even though Chelsea and Adam cheated on Sally and Billy.  Sally wants to leave the past behind, but Billy is unable do the same.  Audra was not too pleased about Chelsea being in the wedding party.

Sally also has some family support.  Her sister, Coco, and grandmother, Shirley Spectra, will come to town for her wedding and the birth of the baby.  Sally recently went to Los Angeles to help take care of Coco when she underwent an operation, which went smoothly.  Coco will be played by Ashley Campbell,  Shirley Spectra will be portrayed by Patrika Darbo, who originally played the character on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2020.

There is bound to be a disruptions and plenty of drama surrounding the wedding of Sally and Billy.  The nuptials will not go smoothly. It's inevitable that Patty or Matt or Phyllis or even Adam will cause a disturbance.  Maybe Billy will discover the true secret that Jill is hiding.  I think he will learn that John Abbott is not his biological father. Billy will not take that well, to put it mildly.  He'll blow a gasket.

I really enjoyed the talk that Traci (Beth Maitland) had with Billy (Jason Thompson).  Traci is really a breath of fresh air in Genoa City.  Unlike most of the other characters, she is sensible and wise.  She is the voice of reason.

CAST NEWS

Eileen Davidson (Ashley) recovering from accident

Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott) is recovering from knee surgery.  She posted an update to her Instagram on Friday, September 18th, revealing that she had slipped in a cold plunge accident and fractured her patella.  Eileen posted two photos of her swollen knee, one of which is in a brace.  She wrote, "I'm gonna be down for the count for quite a few weeks recovering from surgery."

Eileen received get well messages from many fans and from her fellow Y&R fans.  Lauralee Bell (Cricket) commented, "Heal well and in time knowing you you'll get your groove back."

Vivica A. Fox (Stephanie) leaving Y&R for a while

Vivica A. Fox (Stephanie)

Just as her involvement with Nate is heating up.  Vivica A. Fox will be temporarily stepping away from her role as Dr. Stephanie Simmons.  She is filming a new Netflix movie called Women Like Us..  She is expected to return to Y&R in the future.  

Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL

Jade Harlow

Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) has left Genoa City for now.  However, I could not find any indication that she has left Y&R.  I expect that she'll be back fairly soon.  I doubt that we've seen the last of her.  So, what impact would Marie's return have on the storyline?  Well, it would certainly affect Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow).  The two addicts bonded while in rehab together.  They will likely continue their connection if and when Marie comes back.  Of course, Sharon will also be affected because she would like to reunite with her former husband.  However, Nick hasn't made any really romantic gestures where Sharon is concerned.  

Sharon asked Nick about Marie and was told that she had left town.  She won't be too pleased to have Marie as a rival for Nick's affections.  Nikki and Victor won't like their son's involvement with Marie either.  So fans, tell me what you think.  Would you prefer Nick with Sharon or Marie?  Respond to the poll below and let me know.

Your question: Would you prefer to see Nick with Marie or Sharon?

Definitely Sharon. They have a history and they have always belonged together.

I prefer Marie. Nick needs to move on with someone new. They understand each other.

I don't know.

Other

 

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NOTE TO READERS

I really need your feedback.  If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them  You do not have to use your real name.  I really need your input.  I really need to hear your opinion.  I want to know if you agree or disagree with me.  I am disappointed by the lack of response to my polls from readers.  I have not been receiving many email comments either.  I wish I knew why I am getting so little response.

My email address:  jmadden16@yahoo.ca 

That's all for now.  Don't forget that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Take care,

- Joanne

Y&R Report (September 12, 2026): The Latest on The Young and the Restless

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'm back after my summer break and I have a lot to say.  I am disappointed that there were no summer parties or barbecues on The Young and the Restless.  There weren't any celebrations, not even for the Fourth of July.  Comic moments were few and far between.  Just more kidnappings and psychopathic behaviour.  I'm also tired of characters with chips on their shoulders.  I'm talking about Phyllis and Billy.  They are always ranting about how terribly they've been treated, especially Billy.

Speaking of Billy Boy, what is the deep, dark secret that Jill is hiding.  It's obviously about more than business and ownership of Chancellor.  It's something very personal, probably having to do with Billy's paternity.  Sainted John Abbott was probably not his biological father.  That information will tear Billy apart.  He will be shocked and devastated.  He will feel that he's lost his identity, that he is not really an Abbott.  By the way, I've tried to figure out who Billy's birth father is, but it doesn't seem to be any of the characters currently on the show.

I don't like the pairing of Victoria and Kyle.  Ugh!  First the daughter, now the mother. After reading online comments, it's clear that most fans agree with me.  I realize that those two will cause more conflict between the Abbotts and the Newmans.  It is also kind of nice to see Victoria defying Daddy Victor, but I still hope the new head writers put an end to it.  They should give Victoria and Kyle better storylines.  Y&R being a soap, Victoria will never be able to keep her secret hidden.  Nikki, Victor, Claire and the Abbots are going to be furious with her when they find out, and they will find out.  

There will be changes on Y&R this autumn.  Head writer Josh Griffith stepped down in June.  He has been replaced by two co-head writers: Jamey Giddens and Dan O'Connor.  They began work during the week of August 3rd, but their first storylines probably won't air until Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (CBS) and Tuesday, November 12 (Global TV), due to the show's production schedule.

Jamey Giddens has previously written for Beyond the Gates.  He was a writer on Days of our Lives from 2020 to 2025, where he worked with Dan O'Connor.  He also contributed to the Days of Our Lives spin-off Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.  In addition, Giddens is the co-founder of the soap website Daytime Confidential.

Jamey Giddebs

Dan O'Connor first worked on One Life to Live. In 2013,  he joined General Hospital, where he held the positions of associate head writer, breakdown writer, and co-head writer.  He joined the writing team of Days of our Lives in 2024.

Dan O'Connor

Here's the direction I hope the new co-writers take.  Lighten the storylines.  There have been more than enough kidnappings and addictions.  The show needs to return to its roots.  End the Nick Newman addiction storyline.  It's depressing.  Nick has reached rock bottom.  I wish he'd clean himself up.  He looks so sloppy.  I guess the writers want him to look unkempt while he is in rehab.

I know we can't expect reality, but Y&R makes it seem so easy for psychotics and criminals to escape custody while in prison or in hospital.  Ian Ward, Aunt Jordan and Patty Williams have all evaded the law.  Patty has done it again.

I am pleased that Danny Romalotti is managing The Shadow Room nightclub.  Michael Damien, who portrays Danny, released a new album on August 18th.  The album,  Rock On 26, pays tribute to Michael's classic "Rock On."  It features the legendary John Waite on drums.  The show needs a place for singers to perform and entertain.  Longtime fans will remember Brock singing at The Allegro restaurant and Danny's sister, Gina, singing at Gina's.  Danny could also bring Lauren Fenmore Baldwin (Tracy Bregman) and Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) up to the stage.  They used to sing with him.

I would like to see more of Detective Burrow, played by Matt Cohen.  Give him a first name and a decent storyline.  Maybe get him involved with Sharon.  So far, his talents as an actor have been wasted.  He just comes in to make arrests and leaves.  How about a love triangle with Sharon, Victoria and Burrow.

I hope that Summer returns to Genoa City.  The new writers could certainly use her character.  A new actor would probably have to play the role.

CAST NEWS

Noah and Sienna leave Genoa City

Lucas Adams

Tamara Braun

Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) keeps returning to Genoa City, but he never stays long.  The character has never had a chance to really establish himself.  It's always "hi and goodbye." This time, he and Siena Bacall (Tamara Braun) have returned to Los Angeles to keep their distance from Matt Clark (Roger Howarth).  Frankly, I am little disappointed because I wanted to watch Audra go after Noah.  

Since his sudden departure from Y&R, Lucas has landed a role on an episode of R.J. Decker.  According to New Beginnings Entertainment, he is also working on a 'really secretive project."

Jade Harlow has joined the cast as Marie Kirkland

Jade Harlow

Jade Harlow is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, is best known for her role as Jessica Bennett on Passions.  She has also played Sheryl Connors on Days of our Lives and Lianna Ramos on The Bay.  On primetime, Jade has appeared on Sharing Christmas, Murder on he Cape, Bound by Blackmail, Christmas on the Ranch and Criminal Minds.

I'm not too pleased about her character because I'm not enjoying Nick's addiction storyline.  I wonder what the writers will do with her once the addiction storyline is mercifully over.  It's hard to believe that Marie's husband would die so easily, but you can't expect reality on a soap.

Marie has said goodbye to Nicholas, but I'm not sure that Jade Harlow is leaving the show.  I wouldn't be surprised if she pops up again after Nick has left rehab.

That's all for now.  Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on September 26, 2026.

Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL

Michel Mealor (Kyle)

Amelia Heinle (Victoria)

 

Michelle Staggord (Phyllis)

Roger Howarth (Matt Clark)       

Vivica A. Fox (Stephanie)

There are some couplings on Y&R that I am not exactly thrilled about.  They are not exactly romantic super couples.  So, fans, I would like to get your opinion.  Respond to the poll below and let me know.

Which of these Young and Restless couplings bothers you the most?

Victoria Newman and Kyle Abbott

Phyllis Summers and Matt Clark

Stephanie Simmons and Nate Hastings

I don't know.

Other

 

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NOTE TO READERS

I really need your feedback.  If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them  You do not have to use your real name.  I really need your input.  I really need to hear your opinion.  I want to know if you agree or disagree with me.  I am disappointed by the lack of response to my polls from readers.  I have not been receiving many email comments either.  I wish I knew why I am getting so little response.

My email address:  jmadden16@yahoo.ca 

That's all for now.  Don't forget that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Take care,

- Joanne

News for "Son of a Critch" fans

"To have a television show run alongside me growing up is such a unique opportunity.  I turn 18 in September, so it's ending just as my childhood is ending. There's something really sweet about how my experiences have been informed by the character's experiences and vice versa. It really has been very symbiotic."

" Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Critch as a teenager.

Okay, Son of a Critch fans.  The wait has finally ended.  On Tuesday, September 8th, the CBC's coming-of-age comedy will return for its fifth and final season.  Son of a Critch is based on comedian Mark Critch's best-selling memoir of the same name, about his childhood and adolescence in late 1980s and early 1990s St. John's Newfoundland.

The final season consist of 12 half-hour episodes. The main cast will be returning, including Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as young Mark, Malcolm McDowell as his grandfather, Claire Rankin as his mother, Mary, Sophia Powers as Fox, his friend and love interest, Colton Gobbo as Mike, Jr., his older brother, and Mark Rivera as Ritchie, his best friend.  Mark Critch plays Mike Critch, his own father.

There will also be returning guest stars, including Shawn Doyle (Star Trek :Discovery) as Kevin Lewis, Mark's former theatre instructor, Susan Kent (The Snake) as Linda Lahey, and Rick Mercer as station owner Mr. Bartlett.  Special guests include Colin Fiore (Landman) as theatre director Guy Glassco, Jayne Eastwood (Sullivan's Crossing) as Ellie, and Mary Walsh as Ida.  In addition, there will be cameo appearances from Trent McLellan (This Hour ha 22 Minutes) and radio personality Mike Campbell, Critch's brother and the real-life Mike Jr.

The fifth season will deal with Mark's final year of high school as he pursues his dream of becoming an actor.  A student at Holy Heart of Mary High School, Mark joined the school's drama program and discovered his true calling.  He founded Cat Fud, his own comedy sketch troupe, 

It is notable that the fifth season is set in 1992, a time of upheaval for he people of Newfoundland and Labrador.  The province experiences a painful cod moratorium as the Canadian government bans cod fishing off its coast.  2330,000 jobs are lost.  

Thankfully, the series won't conclude abruptly.  In fact, the ending been carefully thought out.  Mark Critch revealed that he has always known how he wanted the show to end.  "It's rare that you get to tell a complete story.  I'm glad we were able to end (the series) the way we wanted," he said.  

Note: Mark Critch has written a sequel to his memoir, Son of a Critch.  It is entitled An Embarrassment of Critch's: Immature Stories from My Grown-up Life.

- Joanne

Keeping Up With Nancy McKeon

"Just understand that you'll never miss out on anything that's meant to be yours.  It will find you somehow, someway.  And sometimes we just have to breathe and have patience."

- Nancy McKeon, 2025 interview with Adam Rothenberg on Call Me Adam

Nancy Justine McKeon was born in Westbury, New York on April 4, 1966.  She is the daughter of Barbara McKeon and travel agent Donald McKeon.  At the age of two, Nancy began modelling clothes for the Sears & Roebuck catalogue.  She and her elder brother, Philip McKeon, appeared in numerous commercials.  When Philip was cast as Tommy Hyatt in the TV sitcom Alice, the family relocated to Los Angeles.  

The move to California wasn't an easy one for Nancy.  "I was getting up at quarter to five,"  she said, "practicing singing and dancing before school and again when I came home, but nothing was happening.  I thought of quitting."  Of course, she didn't quit and things began to happen for her.  She made her television acting debut as Vikki Mayer in a 1977 episode of Starsky and Hutch entitled "The Crying Child" (Season 3, Episode 6, Air Date: October 22, 1977).

In 1979, Nancy appeared on the soap operas Secret Storm and  Another World.  That same year, she was discovered by a casting director for the sitcom The Facts of Life, an NBC series that began in 1979 as a spin-off of Diff'rent Strokes.  The show followed the fortunes Edna Garrett (Charlotte Rae), the Drummonds' housekeeper, as she became the housemother of Eastland School, a fictional all-girls boarding school in Peekskill, New York.

The Facts of Life did not have an auspicious first season.  It was not originally a ratings hit in its summer debut in 1979.  For the second season, there was an overhaul of the show.  The producers felt that there were too many characters, and four of the original actresses were written out, including Molly Ringwald.  14-year-old Nancy McKeon was introduced as the gritty, street-wise Joanne "Jo" Polniaczek, a new student from the Bronx.  The show lasted nine seasons and became one of NBC's hit comedies of the 1980s.  When it ended in 1988, Nancy was able to continue her career successfully.

Nancy as Jo

During the 1980s and 1990s, Nancy starred in many made-for-TV movies, including Strange Voices (1987), A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989) and In My Sister's Shadow (1997),  In a Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story, she had the lead role as a victim of domestic violence.  In Strange Voices, she portrayed a college student who is diagnosed with schizophrenia.  In In My Sister's Shadow, she played Joan Connor, a florist who falls for her younger sister's ex, despite the fact that he is stalking her younger sibling.  

Nancy dated Michael J. Fox after they met on the set of High School U.S.A. (1983).  At first, they kept their relationship secret, but appeared as couple on the game show Tattletales, hosted by Bert Convy.  Their relationship ended after three years, and they have kept the circumstances of their breakup a private matter.  In October of 1985, Nancy and Michael attended Ronald and Nancy Reagan's state dinner for Prime Minister Lee Kuan of Singapore.  

Nancy with Michael J. Fox and Nancy and Ronald Reagan

In 1995, Nancy starred in her own TV sitcom, You Can't Hurry Love.  She played Annie O'Donnell, a single woman living in a New York studio apartment.  The CBS series focused on the romantic interests of Annie and her friends.  Despite having average household ratings, it was cancelled after only one season of 19 episodes.

In 1998, Nancy and Jean Smart starred in Style and Substance.  Jean Smart portrayed Chelsea Stevens, the star of her own how-to home show, while Nancy played Jane Sokol, her producer.  The CBS series was short-lived.  

On June 8, 2003, Nancy McKeon  married film technician Marc Andrus, primarily recognized for his work behind the camera.  According to his IMDb biography, Marc grew up in Texas and has worked on films such as Escape from L.A. (1996), Arlington Road (1999) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).  The couple met on set of the 1995 Hallmark TV movie A Mother's Gift.  Their wedding was intimate, with only 20 guests in attendance.  The couple has two daughters: Aurora Andrus (born March 6, 2004) and Harlow Andrus (born December 2006).  They reside at a ranch near Austin, Texas.

Nancy and Marc

From 2001 to 2004, Nancy played Inspector Jinny Exstead on the Lifetime police drama The Division.  She was pregnant with her daughter Aurora at the time, and her pregnancy was written into the storyline.  From 2009 to 2010, Nancy appeared in a recurring role in the Disney Channel Original Series Sonny with a Chance.  She portrayed Connie Munroe, the mother of Devi Lovato's title character.

In 2019, Nancy appeared in the TV drama You Light Up My Christmas.  In 2021, she appeared as Jessica Mason in six episodes of the Amazon Prime psychological thriller series Panic.  In 2025, she made her Off Broadway debut in Michael Griffo's play Pen Pals, about two women who live in two different countries, but maintain an extraordinary friendship over decades.

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* Nancy McKeon's brother Philip died in Texas on December 10, 2019, following a long illness. He was 55 years old at the time of his passing.  His family did not disclose the specific nature of his illness publicly.  However, various sources confirmed that he died of cancer.

Linda Lavin, who portrayed the title character in the sitcom Alice, saw Philip in a Broadway performance and was impressed by his talent.  She recommended that he play the role of her TV son Tommy.  Philip played Tommy from 1976 until 1985.  He also made guest appearances on CHiPs (1979), Fantasy Island (1984), The Love Boat (1984).  His last TV credit is the 1988 miniseries Favorite Son.  

Philip was one of the producers of 1994 action comedy Teresa's Tattoo, which featured his sister Nancy.  He later worked in radio in Los Angeles and then in Wimberly, Texas.

Child star Philip in 1976

* In 1994, Nancy auditioned for the role of Monica Geller on Friends, but Courtney Cox was chosen for the role.

* In 2018, Nancy competed on Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars.  She finished in 11th place with her partner, professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

SOURCES: Do you remember? (doyouremember.com), "At 59, Nancy McKeon Misses Famous Brother And 'Facts of Life' Reunion," by Dana Daly, August 7, 2025; Yahoo.com, "Who is Nancy McKeon's husband?  Marc Andrus' Job & Kids," Arpita Adhya; May 1, 2025; Wikipedia; IMDb

- Joanne

Whatever happened to child star Ricky Schroder?

Richard Bartlett Schroder was born on April 13, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York City.  He was raised on Staten Island.  Ricky is the son of Diane Katherine Bartlett and Richard John Schroder, both former employees of AT&T.  After Ricky and his older sister were born, their mother quit her job at AT&T.  She began taking her son to photo shoots when he was only months old.

By the age of six, Ricky had appeared in numerous catalogues and advertisements. A few years later, he made an impressive screen debut in Franco Zefferelli's 1979 film The Champ, portraying T.J. Flynn, the son of Jon Voight's character in a remake of the 1931 film of the same title.  Ricky was seven years old when he was cast for the movie, and eight years old when he acted in it.  At the age of nine, he received the Golden Globe Award for "Best New Male Star of the Year," becoming the youngest ever Golden Globe recipient.

Ricky in 1976

After his successful debut in The Champ, Ricky Schroder moved to Los Angeles with his mother.  He appeared in the 1980 Disney film The Last Flight of Noah's Ark, alongside Elliott Gould and Genevieve Bujold.  He also starred in the 1980 version of Little Lord Fauntleroy alongside Alec Guinness.

Ricky then went on to become a child television star on the NBC sitcom Silver Spoons.  He was 12 years old when the series began in 1982.  It ran for four seasons on the network and an additional first-run syndication during the 1986-87 season.  In Silver Spoons, Ricky played Ricky Stratton, the son of divorced parents, whose mother had remarried and sent him to military school.  The youngster finagled an invitation to live in the palatial home of his wealthy father, Edward Stratton III, played by Joel Higgins.  The elder Stratton, whom Ricky had never known, was more childlike than his son.  His massive estate was filled with video games, stuffed animals, and a miniature railroad.

Below is a photo of Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III in a conductor's hat, riding the train with son Ricky.  In a February 2010 interview with Will Harris for Bullz-Eye.com, Schroder stated, "I cannot tell you how many people were, like, blown away by and lost themselves in the world of Silver Spoons.  And everybody asks about the train.  Everybody!  I think the train is in a train park at Griffith Park, over by Universal"

In 1988, the year after Silver Spoons ended its run, Ricky starred in Too Young the Hero, a prime time CBS TV movie based on a true story.  He portrayed 12-year-old Calvin Graham, who poses as a 17-year-old to enlist in World War II.

After graduating from Calabasas High School in California., Ricky enrolled in Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado.  He continued his acting career, searching for more mature roles, and billing himself as "Rick Schroder."  In 2007, however, he stated that he was changing his credit back to "Ricky" because "no one wanted to call me Rick."

In 1989, Ricky played played Newt Dobbs in the television Western miniseries Lonesome Dove, an adaptation of the 1985 novel by Larry McMurtry.  The four-part series had an ensemble cast, including Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane and Angelica Huston.  Lonesome Dove garnered very high ratings.  It earned 18 Emmy nomination and seven wins.

Ricky in Lonesome Dove

 

From 1988 until 2001, Ricky played Detective Danny Sorenson in 59 episodes of the police series NYPD Blue.  In 2007, he portrayed Mike Doyle in 12 episodes of the action series 24 starring Kiefer Sutherland. He also played Robert Lee Parton, Dolly's father in the 2015 TV movie Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Color and its 2016 sequel Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love.

Ricky Schroder has been married twice.  On September 26, 1992, he married 20-year-old Andrea Bernard, a Canadian-born interior designer/real estate developer.  The couple met in  Canada in 1991 while Ricky was filming Blood River in Calgary.  In 2008, Andrea appeared as a contestant on Top Design, Bravo's interior design competition.   In 2017, she became a reality star after appearing in the Lifetime docuseries Growing Up Supermodel.  The show, which focused on the careers of the children of celebrities as they attempted to build their own careers in the fashion industry.  

Andrea Bernard

Andrea took the last name "Schroder." and Ricky eventually converted to Andrea's Mormon faith.

The couple had four children: sons Holden, (born January 8, 1992) and  Luke (born August 1, 1993), and daughters Cambrie (born September 14, 1997) and Faith (born August 8, 2001).  Son Holden is named after actor William Holden with whom Ricky co-starred in film The Earthling (1980).  Faith and Cambrie starred in Growing Up Supermodel, along with their mother.

Ricky and Andrea maintained a residence in Grand Junction Colorado, but Arizona was their year-round home of record.  They owned a sprawling ranch-style residence in a gated community near the DC Ranch area of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Below are photos of daughters Faith (left) and Cambrie

In September of 2016, after almost 24 years of marriage, Andrea filed for divorce in the Los Angeles Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences."  After the breakup of him marriage, Ricky went through a difficult period.  In 2019, he was arrested twice within a month on suspicion of domestic violence,  However, no charges were laid.  

During COVID pandemic, Ricky clearly opposed the wearing of masks.  In May of 2021, he uploaded a controversial video that showed him pressuring a Costco employee about the company's policy and California's mandate requiring wearing face masks or coverings in stores.  Ricky later uploaded a second video apologizing for his treatment of the employee, but stating that he stood by his beliefs regarding the mask mandate.

On July 9, 2025, Schroder wed for a second time.  He married theatre actress Julie Trammel at the Four Seasons resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  The couple shared photos of their seaside beach wedding on Instagram.  Ricky and Julie told People that their nuptials were a "dream come true" and that they chose their venue after viewing the latest season of White Lotus.  "Cabo is much closer than Thailand," they said.      

Julie Trammel

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* Ricky Schroder has an older sister, Dawn Schroder, sometimes known professionally as Dawn A. Gregg.  Dawn and her husband, Bradley Gregg. are filmmakers.  They have five children.

* Ricky's paternal grandparents were German immigrants.

* Ricky played Jon Voight's son twice: first in the The Champ (1979) and 14 years later in Return to Lonesome Dove (1993).

* In 2000, Ricky delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention in support of George W. Bush.   A 2001 article in the East Valley Tribune, a Phoenix, Arizona area newspaper, described Ricky as "one of the few out-of-the-closet conservatives in the entertainment industry."

* Ricky did not appear in the May 2001 season finale of NYPD Blue due to the impending birth of his youngest child, Faith.  He later announced his decision to leave the show in order to devote more time to his family.

* In 2004, Ricky made his debut as a writer and director with Black Cloud, a drama about a Navajo man who embarks on a journey of personal growth to prepare himself to box at the Olympics.  Eddie Spears played the title role of Black Cloud, while Ricky and Tim McGraw also appeared in the film, which marked McGraw's acting debut.

* Ricky is a strong advocate for Childhelp, a nonprofit organization devoted to preventing child abuse.

* Recently, Ricky and wife Julie travelled to Provo, Utah to support Charlie Kirk's family as the preliminary hearing for Kirk's alleged murderer began.  The former child star sported a grey beard, with his blond hair tucked underneath a tan trucker hat.  He wore black-framed glasses and a navy blue T-shirt with a blue patch that read "The Hell I Won't."

SOURCES

People, "NYPD Blue Star Rick Schroder Marries Theater Actress Julie Trammel in Seaside Cabo Wedding: 'Our Hearts Are Grateful," by Kimberlee Speakman and Erin Clack, August 25, 2025; East Valley Tribune (eastvalley.com), "From child star to director," by Craig Outhier, Septemeber 26, 2004, Updated October 6, 2011; In Touch, "Ricky Schroder Looks Unrecognizable in New Video as He Supports Charlie Kirk's Family at Trial," by Whitney Danhauer, July 8, 2026; Wikipedia; IMDb (Internet Movie Database

- Joanne

Y&R at crossroads

As regular readers know, I write a column called Y&R Report which appears on TV Banter every second Saturday.  At the moment, I am taking a summer break from writing the column until September 12th. However. something happened that has compelled me to comment.  The Young and the Restless is at a crossroads.  There has been a major shakeup at the soap.  Head writer Josh Griffith has suddenly decided to leave the show after six years on the job.  His departure was confirmed on June 26th, but he will remain with Y&R while CBS searches for his replacement  Griffith's departure comes weeks after he stepped down as executive produce.  Veteran producer Sally McDonald became the show's sole executive producer, while Griffith concentrated on his writing.  

So far, I have not been particularly impressed with the show's summer storylines.  Y&R really needs to lighten up.  I hope that Griffith's successor will not have as many dark storylines.  There have been far too many kidnappings, addictions and mental breakdowns.  Where are the summer barbeques and swimming parties?  Why was the Fourth of July completely ignored?  Younger characters such as Faith Newman, Lucy Romalotti, Johnny Abbott and Connor Newman seem to have disappeared.  

I also think that some of the show's storylines have been very uneven.  For example, we never did find out what happened to wicked Ian Ward.  After being assumed dead, he inexplicably opened his eyes in the ambulance.  Mariah had visions of him, but we have never learned his fate.  

Recently there was concern that singer Danny Romalotti was missing.  He showed up and the storyline was was quickly dropped.  For months, Holden and Audra have been keeping a secret about their connection to the death of a man in L.A.  Will anything ever come of that?  Sometimes the writers just drop stories as if they hadn't been planned.  

Furthermore, there doesn't seem to be any storyline right now for Daniel and Tessa.  Mariah seems to be out of the picture.  I like Detective Burrow, but they should use him more,  His appearances have been few and far between.  The writers should give him a real storyline and a first name.

 

The choice of Y&R's new head writer is crucial.  It will direction of the soap for years to come.

- Joanne

Season 6 of Emily in Paris is on the way

Lily Colins

Emily in Paris fans will be pleased to know that the sixth season of the show is currently being filmed in Greece, Monaco and Paris.  However, Netflix has announced that this will be the final season for the series, starring Lily Colins in the title role of Emily Cooper.  Production of the sixth season commenced on May 11, 2026 and will conclude at the end of September.  

Season 5 ended with Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) sending Emily a postcard from a yacht in Greece, inviting her to joint him there after learning that she had broken up with her Italian boyfriend, Marcello.  Most of the cast is expected to return for the final season, including Colins, Bravo, Eugenio Franescini (Marcello Muratori), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie). Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Bruno Gouery (Luc) and Samuel Arnold (Julien).

So, will Emily rekindle her romance with chef Gabriel, her former downstairs neighbour?   At the end of the show's fourth season, Lucas Bravo, the French actor who portrays Gabriel (no last name given) made some critical comments about the direction his character had taken.  Bravo  felt that Gabriel had lost his charm and confidence n the way he had evolved over four seasons.  In an interview with IndieWire, Bravo stated., "In Season 1, there was a lot of me in him.  But thy they made him kind of unaware of his surroundings, of the dynamic, always victimizing and always being complete lost in translation and oblivious to anything that is happening around him and being manipulated by everyone, it kind of became not fun for me to shoot or see a character I love so much and brought me so much, being slowly turned in guacamole.  I really grew apart from him."

Bravo questioned whether he wanted to be part of Season 5, especially because his contract had ended at Season 4.  He wanted to see if Gabriel "got back to his fun, cheeky, playful, alive self.   Although Bravo did appear in Season 5, he had verry little screen time.  He explained that he had had scheduling conflicts and that he had filmed two movies.  In August 2024, he appeared in The Honeymoon, a Dean Craig film.  In October, he was cast in the romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

Lucas Bravo

It seems likely that we will see a great deal more of Lucas Bravo in the final season of Emily in Paris.  My guess is that Emily will reunite with Gabriel, although I wouldn't count Marcello out so easily.  The show's creator, Darren Star, told Variety, however, that Gabriel is Emily's "big love."  Star said. " I don't think it'll be an instant relationship, though I do believe that people can find their way back to each other." 

Meanwhile, Emily's close friend Mindy Chen's engagement to Nicolas de Leon, heir to the JVMA fashion conglomerate, is on shaky ground due to her connection with British banker Alfie Peterson.  Alfie noticed Mindy's engagement ring and advised her to reconsider her decision.  Get ready for lots of drama and comedy in Season 6.

- Joanne