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,
Someone is creating havoc in Genoa City. Both Sharon and Phyllis have been kidnapped and knocked unconscious. The families of both women have been trying to figure out why the two bitter enemies have disappeared together. Mariah and Summer have been hurling accusations at each other in defence of their respective mothers. Of course, nobody realizes that Ian Ward is still alive, and Chance is a clueless cop. He asked Daniel and Summer to speak with him in person, without telling them that he had no new information at all. He got their hopes up for no reason.
We know that Ian is still alive because he opened his eyes in the ambulance. He hasn't been seen since he opened his eyes, but he has to be the culprit. Who else would have kidnapped Sharon and Phyllis? Yet, how did he manage to do it? There must be some crazy explanation. Maybe Ian has a couple of henchman working for him. The henchmen could have done the job for him.
So, Billy Boy Abbott really hasn't changed. He's still out for revenge against the Newman family, especially Adam. He's still the jerk he's always been. He's lied to Phyllis and Daniel. He's lied to Sally. He's lost all credibility.
That was quite a Valentine's Day episode. Three character fell asleep and dreamed - Sharon, Adam and Phyllis. I doubt that most fans were fooled by the original scenes. It was obvious that they were too far-fetched. At the very end of the show, they were finally revealed as dreams. However, the true feelings of Adam and Phyllis were revealed in the dreams. I think that Adam is still in love with Sally. He feels a bond with Chelsea, and they share a son together. However, I think his heart really belongs to Sally.
As for Phyllis, her dream revealed that she has romantic feelings towards Billy. She dreamt that she was dancing with Billy on Valentine's Day. This does not bode well for the relationship between Billy and Sally Spectra. Sally is not too happy about the bond between her boyfriend and another fiery redhead. With Phyllis in the picture, I doubt that they will last as a couple.
Sharon's dream was not surprising. She wants to hook up with Nick Newman again. But what about Nick? He's always at Sharon's side, ready to give her his support. Why hasn't he gotten romantic with her? What's holding him back?
Speaking of Nick Newman, why is he never at the office? Doesn't he ever work? He's co-CEO of Newman Enterprises with his sister, Victoria. Yet, all he seems to do is hang around his ex-wives, Sharon and Phyllis.
Over the years, Jack Abbott has had various nicknames for his nemesis, Victor Newman. He's referred to Victor as "The Black Knight," "The Moustache," and "Moneybags." He's added a new one to the list - "Old Grumpy."
Why did Lily use Victor's resources to find information on Damian? It seems that Victor controls everyone in Genoa City by means of his money and power.. Why would Lily trust Victor after the way he threw her under the bus in order to take over Chancellor and allow Nikki to run the company. Doesn't she know by now, that Victor Newman never does anything out of the goodness of heart? When he does someone a favour, he always demands something in return. He wouldn't have done Lily a favour if there wasn't something in it for him. As for Lily, she claims to despise King Victor and his controlling ways, yet she didn't hesitate to use his power for her own benefit. Almost everyone in Genoa City bows down to Victor. That's why he gets away with everything. That's why he controls everything.
For example, why does it mean so much to Claire to have Victor approve of her relationship with Kyle? Doesn't she realize that Victor will never give the relationship his blessing. It seems that Claire doesn't fully understand how bad Victor can be.
Then there's Michael Baldwin. Michael is rather a sad case. He's an intelligent lawyer, but he is so desperate for a father figure that he's become slavishly devoted to Victor Newman. Yet, despite Michael's loyalty, Victor treats him like dirt. Why does Michael put up with it? Why does he put his life at risk for a man who shows know respect for him? He certainly doesn't need Victor's money.
Summer Newman can deny it all she wants, but Daniel is right. She is jealous of Claire and Kyle. It isn't just concern about Harrison's welfare. I don't think she's crazy about Chance anymore, not since he accused Daniel of killing Heather. Claire is worried about Summer as well. She is very uncomfortable whenever Summer is around. It is obvious that she considers Summer a threat to her relationship with Kyle.
CAST NEWS
Hunter King (Ex-Summer Newman) has joined the cast of new CBS sitcom
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| Hunter King |
Hunter King, starred as Summer Newman on Y&R from 2012 to 2016, and again from 2018 to 2022. She won two Daytime Emmys as Outstanding Younger Actress for her performance on the soap. Since leaving Genoa City, Hunter has been very busy. She signed a multi-picture deal with the Hallmark Channel and has starred in a string of Hallmark movies, including Hallmark's biggest movie of 2024 along with Tyler Hynes - Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story (inspired by the romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce).
Hunter was recently cast in a a spinoff of the CBS hit series The Neighborhood, along with Justin Long, Kara Royster and Angelique Cabral. The show has not yet been given the green light, but it seems likely to go ahead. According to CBS, the new series will take place in Venice Beach Hunter will play a dark, sardonic" character named Bellamy.
In real life, 31-year old Hunter is engaged to filmmaker Chris Copier. He proposed to her on the beach last October.
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That's all for now. Don't forget that he next addition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Take care,
Joanne
