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,
The writers have turned Jack Abbott into a fool with no backbone. Is he so naive as to think that all the drama surrounding Diane Jenkins is over for good? Didn't he notice how suspicious Nikki was about her stolen diamond necklace? Doesn't he realize that Diane is a never-ending source of trouble and that she always will be? Even Diane herself was less confident than Jack that they were out of the woods.
Have we really seen the last of Jeremy Stark? It seems as if they ended his storyline abruptly and haphazardly. Was the storyline so unpopular with audiences that they wanted to end it quickly? Will Jeremy return after Jack and Diane are exposed as the real thieves?
I really miss Doug Davidson as Paul Williams, but I don't blame Doug for being finished with the show, especially after he was treated so shabbily. Doug was hurt recently when someone on Twitter wondered if Paul Williams should be killed off, since he is not seen anymore.
Now that Rey Rosales has died in a tragic car crash, it seems that Chance is the only police detective in Genoa City? Chance certainly didn't do a very good job in his investigation into the death of Ashland Locke, and he has also bungled the investigation into Nikki's stolen necklace. No wonder he's considering quitting the police force altogether.
I truly enjoyed the episode celebrating Tracey Bregman's 40 years as Lauren Fenmore on Y&R. It was wonderful to see all the old flashbacks as she reflected on her life with family and friends. The only thing I missed was a flashback of Lauren and Michael's wedding.
I also watched Tracey's appearance on The Talk. Christian LeBlanc, who plays her TV husband, Michael Baldwin, made a surprise appearance. He presented Tracey with a replacement for her Daytime Emmy, which was destroyed in a house fire.
Phyllis has been running into Tucker McCall quite a lot lately. She doesn't like him, but that could change. I still wonder if something is eventually going to start up between those two now that Ashley has returned to Paris for the time being? Does Tucker's heart really belong to Ashley.? I can't figure that guy out. He's very complex and there are so many sides to him. He's a scoundrel, a real snake-in-the-grass. Yet, he can cry like a baby over Ashley and enjoy playing with his grandson, Dominic. Nevertheless, he's completely untrustworthy.
Kyle is behaving as foolishly as his father, Jack. He is putting his mother, Diane, and his dislike of Adam Newman ahead of his regard for Summer. He just has to please Victor and get the dirt on Adam. It seems that everyone just bows down to :"The Moustache.' They are all so eager to do his bidding, especially Michael Baldwin, his lackey lawyer. Just once, I'd like someone to turn Victor down or tell Victor that they can't meet with him right away. The man is a total control freak. He is determined to bring Adam back into the family business whether anyone else likes it or not. Nikki advised him against reinstating Adam. She pointed out that everything in the Newman world was relatively peaceful and that a shakeup would only cause problems. Victor told her that he always considers her opinion. As we know, however, in the end, Victor only listens to those who agree with him. He only does what he wants.
In my previous Y&R Report, I opined that the show needs a shakeup. Well, there has been one of sorts. Anthony Morina has decided to resign as executive producer of The Young and the Restless, just as he is about to face trial by jury in March of this year. Morina is dealing with a sexual harassment lawsuit brought forth by Briana Thomas, a background actress, who played a barista at Crimson Lights in 2018 and 2019. The actress alleges that she was fired because she rejected Morina's advances.
So, what does the departure of Anthony Morina mean for the show. Well, it means more control for head writer Josh Griffith. Morina will not be replaces and Griffith, who is has been co-executive producer, will become the sole executive producer. Time will tell if this will be beneficial to the show.
VIEWER FORUM
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l recently spoke to longtime Y&R viewer Helen in Scarborough, Ontario. Helen had some interesting observations. Here they are:
* Have you noticed that Y&R has reduced the number of sets on the show? For example, Sharon's home has not been shown since Rey died. I really like that place, but Sharon spends all her time in the coffeehouse. She practically lives there these days. Victoria's house hasn't been shown lately either. Nor has Nick's. Are these cost-cutting measures? Most likely.
* When Chance came to search Jeremy Stark's suite, he was alone. He had no backup. That is not standard police procedure, especially when confronting a potentially dangerous criminal such as Stark.
CAST NEWS
Heather and Lucy will be arriving in Genoa City
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| Vail Bloom (Heather) |
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| Lily Brooks O[Briant (Lucy) |
Daniel Romalotti's life is about to get more complicated. He is going to be reunited with his family next month. Vail Bloom will reprise her role as Heather, which she played from 2007 to 20010. 16-year-odd newcomer Lily Brooks O'Briant has been cast in the role of Heather and Daniel's daughter, Lucy Romalotti. Although this is Lily's first daytime role, she was a regular on the Netflix comedy The Big Show Show. She also played the lead role of Ella in the 2022 Apple+ series Life By Ella.
Leave it to meddling Phyllis to ask her to come to Genoa City without Dannie's knowledge. Daniel will obviously be torn between Heather and his old flame, Lily. Everything will depend on how well-received Heather and Lucy are by fans. If they turn out to be popular, they will stay a while. Will Heather be jealous of Lily? Will Lucy turn out to be a teenage troublemaker? Will she seek attention. Will she resent Lily. Stay tuned!
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
Jeremy Stark, played by James Hyde, has been arrested. His stint on Y&R may have come to an end. We don't know yet if he'll be back. It may never be revealed that he was set up by Jack and Diane. Stark may never return. What do you think, fans? Are you satisfied with how his storyline was resolved? Do you think Jack and Diane should get away with setting him up? 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 11, 2023.
Take care,
- Joanne
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