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Colleen Zenk and Ray Wise Return to The Young and the Restless
Fans of The Young and the Restless were in for a big shocker. when at the end of today’s November 14th episode, it is revealed that Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) and Ian Ward (Ray Wise) are back and apparently working together with criminal intent and to ruin the lives of Sharon (Sharon Case) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), et al.
As viewers first were clued-in on yesterday’s 13,000th episode of Y&R, Sharon was looking for her phone, while Phyllis was getting text message after text message from her, meaning it couldn’t have been Sharon sending the messages. Ultimately, Sharon got in her car and Phyllis was in hers and there was a car crash. Phyllis was hurt badly needing medical attention.
This is juxtaposed with the end of today’s episode where we see Jordan meeting up with Ian in a hotel room and telling him everything went according to plan. How Jordan and Ian are out of prison and on the loose is yet to be revealed and what their ultimate plan is here and for whom? Viewers will recall that Ray raised Sharon’s daughter Mariah (Camryn Grimes) in his cult, and she never even knew she had given birth to Cassie’s twin till years later.
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Wise first joined Y&R in 2014 as the former cult leader, and was last seen on Y&R back in 2016. During his initial run, Wise won a Daytime Emmy for his performance in the Guest Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category in 2015. Ray is also known for his soap work on Love of Life as Jamie Rollins and, of course, in primetime’s Twin Peaks as Leland Palmer. As for Colleen Zenk, the beloved As the World Turns favorite (where she played Barbara Ryan), made her shocking arrival to The Young and the Restless in November of 2023 and had been on and off-screen through June of 2024 when Jordan finally went to prison.
In statements on the bombshell returns, Josh Griffith (EP and head writer) shared with Deadline, “The pairing of Ian Ward and Aunt Jordan will be a double dose of danger. The residents of Genoa City should be on high alert thanks to this intriguing alliance. As a company, we are thrilled to welcome back the talented, Ray Wise and Colleen Zenk to the canvas.”
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Ray Wise said of his Y&R comeback, “It’s wonderful to be back on The Young and the Restless. It feels like home. I had a great time when I last appeared on the show and am having an even better time now with the talented, Colleen Zenk. I could not have asked for a better partner in crime and it’s so good to see both Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott again. I look forward to the mischievous Ian Ward causing more havoc in Genoa City. Stay tuned, it’s going to be a whole lot of fun.”
Meanwhile, Zenk summed it up, “I’m so happy to return to Y&R surrounding the show’s 13,000th episode and be paired with the amazing, Ray Wise. Jordan is lucky enough to have Ian Ward by her side and she settles some unfinished business while also finding the time to take on some new adversaries as well.”
What did you think about the ending of today’s Y&R and the reveal that Jordan and Ian are working together? What do you think they are doing to Sharon? Gaslighting her? How does this play into their plans to exact revenge on the Newmans and company and their common enemies? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Great twist, but why target Sharon, Phyllis. Daniel and Heather? Hmmmmm???
I thought that was odd too, makes no sense, yet!
It definitely is an interesting pairing…
With regards to Ian Ward, his cult was where Nikki and Paul (Heather’s father) were together and conceived Dylan, and then Mariah was in his cult who is Sharon’s twin daughter to Cassie.
As for Jordan, that’s much more recent history with Nikki and Victor.
I think that the common thread is Nikki, and I’m wondering if this duo has been poisoning Sharon with all of these hallucinations.
Basically it is cult leader meets psycho to terrorize all of Genoa City.
Just wait, it will soon. It’s great to see them back on Y&R.
Oh, Violet—it’s more than odd. It’s dumb. Just can’t get rid of these people. However, Ian has always had a bone to pick with Paul, Heather’s dad. And, Mariah was part of his cult. It kind of makes sense in a very stupid way, I guess. I am sick of this storyline—-instead of cutting it short, they’re expanding the agony.
Celia, I feel as you do, just no method to this madness and they are the last two I ever expected to be involved with Sharon’s SL. Maybe just a diversion, because I bet they are back for Nicki and Victor. It wouldn’t hurt these two to get a little of their own medicine. Even Nicki,is getting like her husband sqealing with delight over their coup in taking the business away from Lily, so she can run it….right into the ground probably!
Never so disappointed…so disappointed. That’s the best Griffith could do??? Very disappointing. How sad.
You always complain. Shoo away with you.
I do not always complain. I just want to see the show as good as it once was. And I am not alone on the boards. I would love to see the show flourish again, but it seems every time it starts getting better, Josh Griffith does something to mess things up. He’s not Bill Bell, not even close. Ratings continue to tank. Yes, Y&R got renewed, but I’m fearful it’s days are numbered if we keep kicking the can down the road. Sorry if it bothers you.
He’s better then Bill Bell IMO. That man was OVERHYPED.
WOW….you actually think that Josh Griffith is BETTER than Bill Bell, who created the show and made it an institution??? Bell breathed life into all of the characters in this show, while Griffith makes them all cartoon characters. Learn your history, then get back to us.
You must be trolling, ’cause whew that’s an OPINION.
I think the writers had everyone intrigued good girl Sharon gone bad loved the storyline hadn’t watched y&r in years because of repetitive writing this was such a let down best to let Sharon be accountable she would bounce back do some time in psy hospital or something the act of killing heather not intended anyways I guess I will just skip this story on my dial again such a let down
Oh, this is going to be F U N!!!
I agree. It’s good to see them both back in GC.
I’m not coming back this is nuts your ruining a character but I have always thought someone was messing with Sharon’s drugs but I don’t care anymore it worked nobody wants this and both her and Phyllis Lordy not again
I’m so over the same crap!
Well, I’m glad these two despicable people are glad to be back, as their devious, former selves. They better watch out, because I thing Victor has the old dungeon still in the house where he kept his ex- wife’s lover and I bet the rats have gotten tastier over the years.
Oh, Violet…your comment has made my day. LOL
Thank You.
You are more than welcome, but I’m afraid that’s where Victor may land sooner than later, after what he’s even doing to all these people lately.
I can’t instill victor, Nicki, Claire, Cole see Jordan back in town. What a episode that will be. And then there is Ian Ward.
I am so forward to see what Aunt Jordan does this time…and mixed up with Ian Ward is going to be interesting to see what these two villains can do!
Yes, I can’t wait to see what happens.
It would be interesting if Claire is not as white bread as she seems and has been in cahoots with Jordan and Ian. Wait, does this mean the great Victor Newman is not in the know as he thinks??!!
Claire, admittedly, became too wise too soon. However, Jordan needs to go away. I don’t know Ian. As said before, things have gotten too dark for me. Give Jack and family a break. Nikki needs to stand up to Victor. So exhausted by this business chess game!
Wow this was a shocker – esp Ian Ward
Love Ray Wise
What a great actor. Great to see him back in GC & what devious plans he has up his sleeve.
Makes me want to stop watching.
OK…you know what: At this point, watching Sharon cry (over and over again) has gotten OLD!!!!! I’m sorry, but…I did not cry that much when my mom passed away back in early November of 2003. And…later on, I did not cry that much when my dad passed away in early May of 2017. And believe me when I tell you that I loved both of my parents dearly…my mom in particular. My Bottom Line: If Sharon does any more crying, she’ll end up flooding Genoa City!!!!! Oh. Make. It. Stop.
I can’t stand it, don’t want these two back. How many times does a person break out of jail? An weren’t the Newman’s notified when it happened? Give it a rest.
Of course they should have been notified, if only for their own protection.
I sense another baby-abduction storyline– better watch out, Mariah.
Don’t even want to watch it. Jordan and Victor are almost unredeemable at this point! Please bring something happy beyond a quick wedding.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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