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,
First, a note to readers: I am going to take a short Christmas break. I will be back in the New Year. My Y&R column will return to this space on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
It's not Christmas yet, but Y&R has not been quite as festive as usual this Christmas - at least so far. Expect that to change soon. According to online spoilers for the week of December 18th, Traci makes an effort to get the Abbott family into the Christmas spirit,, Abby helps Devon with a holiday dilemma, Daniel is reminded of the true meaning of Christmas, Michael thinks outside the box to surprise Lauren, and Phyllis puts coal in Cricket's Christmas stocking (Literally or figuratively?).. That should all be fun!
Nikki is struggling with alcoholism. So, why are bottles left right out in the open for easy access at the Newman ranch? Does that make any sense? Why would Victor and the Newman siblings allow her to be tempted so easily? Do the writers think that we viewers haven't noticed? Super ambitious Audra is likely to take advantage of Nikki's addiction and incapacity.. It wouldn't be surprising if she tried to take over Nikki's job as head honcho of Newman Media.
I think Claire will turn out to be the daughter of Victoria and Cole. Aunt Jordan will probably meet a gruesome end. It's interesting that Michael has asked Claire to plead guilty by reason of insanity. She will probably undergo psychiatric treatment and avoid going to prison. She may stay on the show and be part of the storyline.
It's often said that when the cat's away, the mouse will play. That seems to be the case with Lily and Daniel. Lilly has taken a leave of absence from Chancellor-Winters to be with her daughter who is involved in a crisis at her university. In real life, Christel Khalil, who plays Lily, is expecting a baby and has taken maternity leave. Now that her character, Lily, is out of town, Heather has already started making a play for Daniel.
Summer is behaving like a besotted high school girl over Chance. It doesn't become her. However, I think Chance will choose Summer over Sharon in the end. Sharon will eventually reconcile with Nick Newman.
As for Summer's estranged hubby, Kyle Abbott, he is behaving like such a fool. His dallying with Audra and his association with Tucker is bound to backfire on him. Since Billy Abbott intends to leave Jabot and return to Chancellor-Winters, does that mean he'll be replaced by Kyle?
VIEWER FORUM
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 received an email from longtime Y&R viewer, CC in Etobicoke. Here are CC's comments.
Hi Joanne,
I just watched today's episode which has left us hanging about whether Claire's DNA is a match with that of Victoria and Cole; and, Nate ratting to Victor about Nikki's drinking.
Surprisingly, I was a lapsed viewer during the Victoria/Cole storyline in the 80's and early 90's. Likely because I did not have a VCR yet at that time.
Alcoholism is such an insidious, deadly disease that destroys the body and spirit of its patients and their loved ones.
Too painful to watch this storyline.
And then there are the Abbots who are doing the 10-step to try to outsmart each other to gain control of the company.
I think it will elude all of them.
Too many different evil allies trying to one up the other.
Something told me that Tucker and Diane, and maybe Jeremy, too, were in cahoots together and still are. Tucker brings in Audra because some people can be useful in more than one way.
Then Tucker allies with Ashley who goes so far as to marry him to catch him in his scheme and get control for herself.
For the most part I am BORED with the same old, same old.
Looking forward to the holidays to get a break from their craziness.
CC from Etobicoke.
Thanks for your comments, CC. The Eve Howard, Cole stoyline was so long ago that many people don't remember it, or like you, were unable to record it back then. did my own research on the storyline, which I wrote about in the last edition of Y&R Report.
As for Nikki's alcoholism, we've been through that before. The only difference this time is that Katherine Chancellor and Neil Winters aren't around to support her in her struggle.
I agree with you that there is too much of "the same old, same old" on the show. There is far too much repetition. The writing could be much better. A shakeup is needed. Some more humour and lightheartedness is required. There is far too much tension.
CAST NEWS
Camryn Grimes gives birth to baby boy
Camryn Grimes, who plays Mariah Copeland, has given birth to her first child. The baby, a boy named Bridger Elias, was born on December 13, 2023. Camryn's character, Mariah, will be written out of the show for a while.
General Hospital dominated, winning the award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series,, Directing Team for a Daytime Drama, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Young Performer and Guest Performance. The Bold and the Beautiful won both Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama
The Young and the Restless was shut out of those major categories. It did win for Outstanding Writing Team, Daytime Drama
Shemar Moore. ex-Malcolm Winters on Y&R, presented the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award to Susan Lucci.
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
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Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nate (Sean Dominic) have obviously cooled toward each other. Could that mean that Victoria is now headed for a romance with Cole Howard? I tend to think it will happen, especially if the DNA results show that Claire is their daughter. What do you think, fans? Will Victoria and Cole get together? Respond to the poll below and let me know.
That's all for now. Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays. All the best in the New Year. I will be back in with more Y&R discussion in 2024.
Take care.
Joanne
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