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Judy Blye Wilson Steps Down As Casting Director Of The Young and the Restless!
Noted and beloved casting director, Judy Blye Wilson, who has to be given so much credit for bringing some of the most talented faces to daytime drama has decided to depart The Young and the Restless, where she has been their casting director since 2012.
In an facebook post late Friday, Wilson shared the news with her friends and colleagues stating: “Today is officially my last day at The Young and The Restless. Yes – I made the decision weeks ago. After thirty years of casting daytime, I feel I need to pause. I am not retiring, just stopping to catch my breath. I have had many wonderful experiences and have made many lifelong friends along the way. I look forward to what the future brings. Love, Judy P.S. Thank you to all for the terrific going away party last night.”
Wilson will be terribly missed by all, as she takes a break from her career in daytime and her some time to herself. Judy has served as casting director on One Life to Live, Another World, Ryan’s Hope, and her longest tenure at All My Children from 1995-2011.
On-Air On-Soaps wishes Judy all the best, and here’s to what the future brings!
Share your thoughts and well-wishes to Judy as she ends her run at Y&R in the comment section below!
Mal Young’s first step as EP is the hire a new casting director!
Good! Perhaps, when Justin leaves, they’ll rehire Michael as Adam.
My fingers are crossed so hard they are bleeding!
I hope so too, he was the best Adam and was their best actor.
I hope not, sorry , he was awful, just awful. If Justin leaves which he probably want, but if he does I wished the bring back the the Adam before Michael, he was good.
sad to see her go. she casted a lot of good people at Y&R. recasting Billy and Adam couldn’t of been easy. Y&R needs to hire a good replacement that will bring in good actors
After 30 years, she deserves a break. Congrats.
Judy was a gift. Known her for 30 years. A real class act. Loved actors and fought for them. She will be missed. M
She has quite the record. Reading this news item, I realized Miss Wilson cast shows I watched and followed closely. If Y&R is changing up, casting is not the issue. I like the actors, but not the writing.
While the woman clearly is experienced, look at the history of her employment.
She was only with Y&R starting in 2012 (roughly a year after Phelps came to the show) and previously worked on at least one soap where Phelps worked (Another World).
I’m wondering if Judy’s leaving is related to Phelps’ exit? The timing is interesting.
I know nothing about the guy replacing Phelps but, for once in the past 5-6 years, I’m not cringing about the choice. This guy is a “blank slate” for me. I’m interested in seeing what he’ll do. Phelps came to the show with a lot of “baggage” about how people viewed her, so did Charles Pratt, so did Jean Passante.
If nothing else, we see something new on the screen in the next few years. I hope the viewers and the network give this guy time to prove himself. In my opinion, there is a LOT of debris on this show that needs to be cleaned up and he won’t be able to do it over night.
Yeah if she is one of Jill’s friends then it’s best she’s gone too.
well
4 soaps are “ailing” debris for each show is suspect
I haven’t been excited, lately
it’s always a rough patch… going on
argh! I love DAYS… I want
bottom barrel I igive
I truly have to think… about each show… and think about coming up with good
and… it’s fruitless
I swear
I adore… this triangle of : GH Kiki/Dillan/Morgan
dang it!
Morgan will forever more… be the Corinthos TUNE IN
I’m telling you the honest truth… I never really thought about Dillan… until he started his job @Crimson
then he met Kiki… all hell break loose
this is steamy
add in Morgs… and he stud muffins
no two ways about it
so… you add… in Ava daughter / Ava son / and… A QuarterMAINe
you have magic stir in and whet
the Corinthos factor in with the best
Kiki… melts me
Dillan is quantifiable HIT
it takes my breath away… and that’s hitting it out of the park
Kristina Parker Aaron roll
i’m caught… Aaron is the best… swimming or shirtless … HOT
Lexie is ALIVE
you know… another huge trio…. Kristina / Parker / Aaron
I’m more caught with… the potential and huge cast… ( not the best.. DAYS gets that NOD )
it’s catch how GH does write… Franco and Liz
SOD issue is in it
Franco and Liz get HEAT
LOL
I love RH
Liz is my heart
this is something
I want this
I was watching Dante… w/ Lulu celebrating their “new” home
I realize I’ve seen Dante in a TUX… and his police garb
but…. he caught me… in that “suit” he’s danged handsome
he could go corporate… and tough it
for new role… Dantes worth it
argh ! I cant even go their… Sonny / Carly – Jason / Sam – Julian/Alexis
IT seems like Julian is written in to a corner… it wonders me… William DeVry has always worked
I liked one of my posts… when I posted…
“Monica and the audience” she – never – misses a beat
she’s timeless…. I don’t notice her work done
she’s beaconing for the rich past
my wish list… I like Sabrina… I truly do… do you look at her figure… shes amazing… gobsmacks me
she’s in love with Carlos and has Michael… that’s big
I love Jeffrey Vincent Parisse…
I want two or more hires
Jax on contract
Skye w/ lila Rae and Lorenzo
Carlos my man main man
DAYS
to this day… I can’t get over the rape story… it catapulted DARKER than fathomed
I will not erase DAYS dvr
I dont’ have much to say… about DAYS cause i’d rather hide my disappointment
Y&R stinks just as well… I hate Victor… the show would catapult OTHER characters if he were gone.. it’d be easy to get in to everyone else… because they kowtow… to character Victor
WHATS THE POINT… blah blah blah… it’s a big piece of ruined pie
DAYS… dag! it captures my heart
I look at all that caught me up… I will not let DAYS go
Salemite be
Leslie Charleson… I thank you… I’d buy you cruises for life
I said… Ava son
triangle… Ava daughter / CARLY son / any quarterMAINe
MEANT Carly son
My main point was
Ryan Quan… who starts features and full time… on the REEL
before and after Olympic
it pains me… as posted… it’s been dire mode
I hang in
Please go to “DOOL” and help the teen scene.
No kidding!
Good first move. Her time at YR has mostly been lackluster and there have been some big duds. Mal Young needs to do more to right the ship!
I celebrate the departure of anyone brought on board by Jill Farren Phelps! Best of luck Judy.
I would love to read… who she all hired on AMC… 1995-2011.
always admit… AMC… was my first real soap
Weren’t those some pretty strong years with the discoveries of Josh Duhamel, Cameron Mathison, Rebecca Budig, Alicia Minshew, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos & Eden Riegel? If she did the casting during that era, she had some real finds IMO.
This is not Amc this is bells soap
Read Patrick’s comment & the article. Ms. Wilson spent most of her career @ AMC from 1995-2011. She was only @ Y&R for 4 years.
Breaking News
‘Neighbours’ EP Jason Herbison on Series Daytime Emmy Nomination: “It’s a Huge Honour to be Nominated Alongside Such Iconic US Daytime Dramas”
When the 51st annual Daytime Emmy nominations were revealed last Friday, the iconic Australian soap opera, Neighbours, made the grade as one of the nominees for this year’s Outstanding Daytime Drama Series going up against U.S. titans such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless et al.
That is because the revival of Neighbours, which is now seen in the United States streaming on Amazon Freevee, is now eligible under the rules from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Not only did Neighbours receive its first Daytime Emmy nomination for Drama Series, but also for one of its legendary stars, Guy Pearce, who returned for a stint in the revival as Mike Young. Pearce is nominated for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series.
Throughout its run, Neighbours has received several nominations and wins in Australian and the UK, with this being its first nomination in the U.S.
Neighbours Executive Producer Jason Herbison shared on this momentous moment for the series: ‘Neighbours has been on an incredible journey these past few years and a Daytime Emmy Award nomination is the icing on the cake! It’s a huge honour to be nominated alongside such iconic US daytime dramas. This news is an exciting moment for our hard working cast and crew and a wonderful recognition of the new chapter of the show on Amazon Freevee.”
For those who need a bit of a refresher on the revival of Neighbours. The series streams exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the UK and U.S. and on Prime Video in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. New episodes air daily Monday-Thursday on Amazon. The new series launched on 18 September, 2023, and picks up two years after the finale left off. In Australia, Network 10 retains first-run rights in Australia for the new chapter of the series.
The series is known as the longest running local drama of all time in Australia and has launched the careers of so many celebrities including: Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, the aforementioned Guy Pearce, and Liam and Chris Hemsworth, to name but a few.
Long running series star Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodbridge shared their many thanks on Neighbours Daytime Emmy nominations in a video message below.
So, what do you think of ‘Neighbours’ being nominated for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series at the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Could they be the spoiler in the category? Weigh-in below.
Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne would like to share a special message regarding our incredible #Neighbours Daytime Emmy Award nominations 💛 @DaytimeEmmys pic.twitter.com/wWWo5PxmfD
— Neighbours (@neighbours) April 23, 2024
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Lisa Rinna Would Be Down to Reprise Her Role of Taylor McBride in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot
When Lisa Rinna departed her popular role of Billie Reed on Days of our Lives back in 1995, her next major role would be a jump to primetime and the soapy Melrose Place.
In 1996, Lisa was introduced as new character Taylor McBride and stayed with the Fox young adult sudser for three seasons. Now in 2024, with the recent reveal that a Melrose Place revival is the works with Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton all on board to reprise their signature roles, would Rinna board the project should it come to fruition?
Speaking with PEOPLE, Rinna expressed, “Well, gosh, I’ve heard about it. I haven’t been approached or anything, but I would love to see what Taylor McBride is up to 25 years later. Wouldn’t that be something?”
OG Melrose Place fans know that in story, Taylor moved to the Melrose Place apartment building with her husband Kyle played by Rob Estes. However, Taylor had her eye on Dr. Peter Burns played by former GH star Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco). But, by the time she had moved to the apartment complex, Peter had married tough as nails ad executive, Amanda Woodward, played by Heather Locklear.
Recalling her time on Melrose Place, Rinna added that it, “was one of my greatest and most fun acting experiences, playing Taylor and working with Heather and the whole crew.” Rinna also noted, “So if they need a Taylor McBride appearance, they know who to call. I’m around.”
The new Melrose Place is in development at CBS Studios. In the premise of the reboot, the Melrose Place residents reunite after the death of one of their friends, “but the pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you want to see Lisa Rinna reprise her Melrose Place role as Taylor McBride? Comment below.
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Sean Kanan’s Stepdaughter, Juliet Vega, to Appear on The Bold and the Beautiful
Coming up on this Friday’s April 26th episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Juliet Vega, the stepdaughter to Sean Kanan will make an appearance on the CBS daytime drama series in the role of Michele.
Keeping it “All in the Family”, the character is named after Juliet’s real-life mother, and Kanan’s wife, writer and producer, Michele Kanan.
Back in 2012, Sean married Michele Vega and thus began their blended family which included his daughter, Simone, and Michelle’s children, Peter, Gigi, and her twins, Annie and Juliet.
According to a B&B show spokesperson, Juliet’s B&B character is intentionally named Michele in honor of her mother and Sean’s wife.
While we don’t know how “Michele” shows up in story, it is the same episode that Clint Howard makes an appearance as well seemingly tied to the case of where in the world is Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown)?
We can’t imagine that Juliet wouldn’t get the opportunity to mix it up on-screen with her stepdad, Sean Kanan. Previously, the two acted together in Sean’s streaming series Studio City, where she played the role of Delilah and he played soap actor, Sam Stevens. In it, Delilah is the bio-daughter Sam never knew he had.
So, looking forward to seeing Juliet on B&B and how ‘Michele’ turns up in the story? Comment below.
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