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Colleen Zenk Joins the Cast of The Young and the Restless
The much talked about Aunt Jordan on The Young and the Restless is actually someone known and loved to soap opera fans.
On the Friday, November 17th episode of the CBS daytime drama series, it was revealed that Aunt Jordan is being played by Colleen Zenk.
Daytime fans know Zenk best from her role as Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns. Colleen portrayed the once heroine-turned-bad-girl from 1978-2010.

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On ATWT, Barbara and her ex-husband, the evil James Stenbeck (the late Anthony Herrera), provided plenty of drama in Oakdale and beyond. In addition, one major story had Barbara left scarred and disfigured from an explosion, and as ATWT came to a close, she found love again with Henry Coleman played by Trent Dawson.
During her ATWT run, Zenk was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series three times: 2001, 2002 and in 2011.

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Now that Colleen has made her Y&R debut, it’s clear that Aunt Jordan has an axe to grind with Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), and has Claire (Hayley Erin) wrapped up in her plot Just how vengeful and vicious will Jordan and Claire get? It’s pretty horrific what comes next.
Zenk spoke to PEOPLE about her plum new soap role and working with the cast at Y&R. Colleen shared, “I just can’t get over how loving everyone has been to me. In fact, I kept crying the first couple of days. It was just so overwhelming. I really didn’t expect it. I’m a New York actor coming into their show. It’s not my show, it’s their show and I just didn’t know how they would respond.”
So, what do you think of the casting of Colleen Zenk as Y&R’s Aunt Jordan? What do you think the back-story is with Aunt Jordan and Nikki? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. But first, check out the moment from Friday’s Y&R marking Zenk’s debut.
Rare these days for soaps to keep a move like this under wraps, but I sure as hell was surprised and delighted to see CZP on screen. This plot line had no buildup and feels wildly out of left field, but looking forward to seeing CZP and MTS play off one another!
I agree It is nice to see one of my faves from ATWT back in her element. I am looking forward to seeing how this plot is going to turn out
Wonderful news
BARBARA!!!!
This is a wonderful surprise and might be the jolt to get Y and R off of life support!!!
Colleen is fantabulous!!!
Now I will start watching Y&R, she is one of daytimes best
Neat!
Oh, I’m thrilled more than I can say to see Colleen Zenk again, after all the wonderful years she gave us on ATWT. I just wish she wasn’t going to be playing an evil part, but it is something she does so well. I’m not even going to guess what she’s up to, just know we won’t be disappointed.
Coincidentally, on today’s GH it looks like her son Paul, Roger Howarth might have been killed off. They played a formidable mother and son duo on ATWT.
When I saw Colleen come out of where she came out of, my jaw hit the flow AND then I jumped up from my chair with glee! I’m so thrilled to see her back on screen. Welcome back to daytime Colleen! Definitely looking forward to what Jordan is up to!
Me too, Michael! Talk about an early holiday gift… Barbara, Lucinda, and Carly were my faves on ATWT. Can’t wait to see how Nikki will blame her abduction on Adam, with Victoria and Nick singing along in their demented, redundant chorus.
I could hear the music from As The World Turns as she walked in. Colleen Zenk will always be a daytime legend in my book. Hope she gets good material on Y&R. Welcome back! Just need to see Kim Zimmer of GL and Susan Lucci of AMC come back and the soap world would be an even better place.
I loved her as Barbara Ryan on ATWT.and her son, Paul and her sister, Frannie; not so much her ex James Steinbeck !
Can’t forget the zaney Henry Coleman whom she married in the end.
It’s about time for Y&R, my fave soap to keep the viewer in suspense. Is this the nurse who took care of baby Eve?
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Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless

It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Breaking News
Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

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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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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