Y&R Report (April 5, 2025). 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.

Hi fans,

Thank goodness the psychological kidnapping scenes have ended, although we still have to see flashbacks.  I'm so glad that Sharon and Phyllis are out of that abandoned clinic.  How many times must Sharon be kidnapped?  I really hope Traci isn't the next one kidnapped.

So who is the mysterious Aristotle Dumas?  Obviously, that's not his real name.  It's definitely a cover for someone else, but whom?  Many fans believe that Aussie Daniel Goddard, who played Cane Ashby, is actually Aristotle Dumas.  In a way, it makes sense, especially because of Cane's connection to Lily.  They were married and they are the parents of twins.  

Victor and Michael speculated that Tucker McCall might be posing as Aristotle Dumas.  That seems too easy.  Also, I think that the identity of Aristotle Dumas will be revealed in a much more dramatic way.

Summer finally admitted that she can't stand seeing Claire and Kyle together.  The mask is off.  She couldn't hide the truth any longer from Chance.  Since Victor is also doing his best to break up the couple, Summer may have a chance to get back together with Kyle.  

Meanwhile, Victor is tempting Audra by offering her a position as head of a department at Newman Enterprises, as long as she helps him in his quest to break up Kyle and Claire.  I don't trust Audra. I think she'll accept Victor's offer.  By the way, an online teaser for next week says that Victor vows to punish Kyle.

Michael Baldwin is an intelligent lawyer.  It's a shame that he demeans himself by being Victor Newman's lackey.  He just obeys his master's commands.  He seems to enjoy working for Victor and following his orders.  I don't blame Lauren for being upset and asking for Nikki's help, but good luck with changing Victor's mind.  Not even Nikki can do that.

Why doesn't Y&R reveal what happened to Ian Ward?  It's been far too long since he was seen opening his eyes on the way to the morgue.  Viewers deserve an update on Ward's fate.  This is absolutely ridiculous.  It's poor writing.

Here's another beef.  Why aren't Nick and Victoria ever seen at work?  When was the last time the office at Newman Enterprises was shown?   

Next week's episodes promise lots of drama and danger for Traci.  Ashley will be returning home and it will be interesting to see how she reacts to the Alan situation.  It will be quite a time for the Abbott family.

CAST NEWS

Melissa Ordway is back 

Back in November 2024, Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman Winters) announced that she had been taken off contract at The Young and the Restless.  She now resides in Tennessee with her husband, Justin Gaston, and their two daughters, Olivia and Sophie.  At the time, she assured fans that Abby was still a part of the Y&R family and would return when needed.  Well, here's the good news for Melissa's fans.  She was back in the studio filming some episodes.  It has not been confirmed when these episodes will air.

Melissa's fans will also be pleased to know that she appears in a guest role on Season 2 of the crime series Blue Ridge.  The first season of the show was broadcast on Cowboy Way Channel in the spring of 2024.  The series has also begun streaming on Amazon Freevee.

Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL

There is plenty of online speculation about Daniel Goddard, ex-Cane Ashby on Y&R.  One reason is that Daniel has been using social media to tease about news that will make fans happy.  Here is what he wrote on Instagram in reply to questions about the big news:  "Hey, so I'm getting a lot of questions and (direct messages) about what was the big news.  And when are we going to hear what the big news was?  All I can say is this.  Just for now..  I got a haircut.  And it's for a reason.  So just soon.  Very soon.  I can't wait to tell you."

Has Daniel spilled the beans?  Is he really returning to Y&R?  Is his character, Cane, posing as the mysterious Aristotle Dumas?  It could  be, but why would Daniel give the secret away so blatantly?  What do you think, fans.  Reply to the poll below and let me know.

Do you think that Cane Ashby is Aristotle Dumas?

Yes, I think all signs point to Cane's return.

No. It's more complicated than that. Why would Daniel Goddard give everything away?

Maybe. I think there is a good chance it's Cane, but I'm far from certain.

I think Tucker McCall is Dumas.

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. 

My email address:  jmadden16@yahoo.ca 

That's all for now.  Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear on this space on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  

Tale care,

- Joanne

Are sports fans are being ripped off by streaming of games?

 As a sports fan, I am not pleased by the increasing number of games that are being streamed.  These days, you must subscribe to a particular streaming service in order to watch certain games.  Some people  may argue that only a smattering of games are being streamed right now.  However, I believe this is only the beginning.  Leagues such as Major League Baseball can make a great deal of money by streaming their games.  Meanwhile, the salaries of athletes are going through the roof.  More money will be needed to meet their contract demands.  That is why I believe the number of streamed games will eventually increase.  It's insidious.  Leagues, teams and networks will not be able to resist this cash cow.  They will not be able to resist making lucrative deals with streaming services.

I live in Toronto and I am a Toronto Blue Jays fan.  For the fourth season in a row, select Friday games are being  streamed on Apple TV.  As for the Toronto Maple Leafs, six of their games were blacked out this season.  That's because Sportsnet, CBC, and TSN no longer hold exclusive rights to broadcast all Leaf games in Canada.  Instead, they have teamed up with Amazon to share broadcasting duties.  This new streaming arrangement is similar to the recent U.S. model in which TNT and ESPN split coverage of NHL games.

I do not subscribe to Apple TV, nor do I subscribe to Amazon Prime.  I have no intention of adding further monthly expenses to my finances in order to watch the Blue Jays and the Leafs.  Why should I?  When fans subscribe to streaming services to watch sports, it only encourages the powers-that-be to stream more games.  Their greed has no limits.  They only pay lip service to the fans, but it's those same fans who are always asked to open up their wallet.  Fewer and fewer games will be broadcast on traditional TV and basic cable.  What about the fans who can't afford to pay for three or four streaming services?  Where does that leave them?

The players and owners make millions.  Who advocates for the fans?  They are the lifeblood of professional sports, but who is really on their side?  Game prices keep going up.  Even when we watch games on TV, we are absolutely inundated by ads.  When watching baseball, we even have to see ads on the pitcher's mound.  I realize that sports is a business and I don't begrudge the players being paid well.  I don't begrudge the owners making money.  However, I think the pendulum has swung too far.  Greed is ruining sports.  That's why I will always stand up for ordinary fans.

- Joanne