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Corbin Bernsen Updates Y&R's Jeanne Cooper Health Condition: "It Remains The Same."
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On-Air On-Soaps has been so impressed and touched by the outpouring of love and hundreds of comments over the last several days in our last several posts updating you on the condition of our dear friend and colleague, Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor) of The Young and the Restless!
Tonight just a few hours ago, Jeanne’s son, Corbin Bernsen made a new updated posting to his facebook page, relating to Jeanne’s fans and friends her current health status while she remains hospitalized.
Corbin stated, “Many have asked for an update on mom’s condition. In short, it remains the same. She is resting, she’s in peace and in no pain. Where it will lead is now fully in God’s hands and we have given over to that, to Him and his plan for her. But she is still with us on this side of the thin fence that separates us from our earthly body and the great mystery and magnificence of the hereafter. Honestly, all I want for her is comfort and to know the abundance of love that surrounds her. She knows of each of you and your prayers. I whispered to her today of the great love and affection you send her way. She is a beacon whose bright light will not easily fade away. She is a boxer who will not easily give up. So we wait for her to do things on her terms… as if it were ever anything but that!”
Please continue to send your love and support, and prayers to Jeanne and her family during this most difficult of times. We know so many of you have been touched by Jeanne’s performances as Mrs C., and that you feel like she is part of your own family. Jeanne is that special of a lady to all that have watched her work for 40 years on the number one soap, and for those who have had the honor to know her personally.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Cynthia Watros Honors Former ‘Titus’ Co-Star Stacy Keach Following His Passing
General Hospital star Cynthia Watros, who can currently be seen in on the ABC soap opera in the role of Nina Reeves, has had a enduring career in television. That included her time on the 2000-2002 Fox sitcom, Titus.
In Titus, Watros starred along with Stacy Keach as Erin Fitzpatrick and Ken Titus, respectively. After the November 10th news that Keach had passed away at 85 while living in Poland, Cynthia took to her Instagram on Thursday, November 12 to pay tribute to the great actor.
Watros expressed, “My first prime time show was along side Stacy. I loved him instantly. What an amazing talent and man.❤️”
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In Titus, Stacy played stand up comedian Christopher Titus’ heavy-drinking, chain-smoking, five-times-divorced father who frequently pulled cruel pranks and tried to toughen his kids up. Cynthia played by Christopher’s level-headed, big-hearted girlfriend trying to build a normal life with him. In fact, Cynthia’s role on the sitcom was first series regular role after her Daytime Emmy run of Annie Dutton on Guiding Light which ran from 1994-1998.
STACY KEACH’S WIFE ON HIS PASSING
Keach’s wife, Malgosia shared the news of the actor’s death publicly in a statement with PEOPLE. Malgosia expressed, that Stacy had, “a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.”
She added, “Stacy peacefully departed this world. He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.”
Małgosia continued, “Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family. His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”
Now, let us know do you remember when Cynthia made her sitcom debut in Titus? Share your thoughts via the comment section on Cynthia’s many TV roles and the passing of Stacy Keach in the comment section. But first, check out the very first episode of Titus with Cynthia Watros below!
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Emmy Winner Ambyr Michelle Wants to Compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’: ‘Pick Me’ (Exclusive)
Soap opera fans are always clamoring for when Dancing with the Stars reveals their cast each season, that they would include a familiar face from daytime drama, but it rarely happens, if ever, anymore.
Over the last several years, the series has leaned heavily into casting celebrities with massive TikTok or Instagram followers, which in turn, have helped this season and last have their best ratings numbers in years.
But, how about for next season’s cast of Dancing with the Stars, that it could include newly-awarded Daytime Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas) of Beyond the Gates?
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LOVE OF DANCE TO LOVE OF ACTING
Michael Fairman TV spoke to Michelle about her dance background and if she would love a shot at lifting the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during Wednesday’s November 11, livestream chat on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Ambyr explained to fans (who joined in on the live chat), how she began her show business career. “I started off as a dancer, first and foremost. Acting wasn’t really something I wanted to go after. I did plays when I was younger, but it was just something we did in school, but I really wanted to be a dancer. I moved out to LA to dance, and I fell out of love with dance, which was so weird.”
This year’s Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series winner, added, “I was like, ‘What is going on?’ I moved all the way out here for dance. I found I was forcing myself to go to dance class, and I just didn’t have the passion for it. I was working at this restaurant at the time, and one of my coworker was like, ‘What about taking an acting class out here?'”
Next, Ambyr took the coworker up on the idea. “So, I took an acting class and I fell in love with it that day,” shared Michelle. “I was like, ‘I want to do this for the rest of my life.’ I thought, I would love to book a role, of course, as a dancer, but I think acting has a little bit more longevity.”
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A SHOT AT THE LEN GOODMAN MIRRORBALL TROPHY
When the talked turned to if Ambyr would consider or be interested in appearing on the ballroom dance competition series, she piped up with, “I would love to do Dancing with the Stars! Pick me!”
As those in the live chat rallied around this idea, it made us think, Ambyr could be the first contestant from Beyond the Gates, and someone representing the soaps. It checks off so many boxes! To which Ambyr replied, “That would be beautiful.”
You can check out the full conversation with Ambyr below.
So, what do you think soap fans? Can we make sure Ambyr’s name gets in front of the producers and casting director for next season’s Dancing with the Stars? Would you like to see her in the competition? If so, who would be your dream pro professional dance partner for her? Let us know in the comment section.
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
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MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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Hope Ms C gets better soon. Would Love for Ms C to sign her book she wrote before something happen to her. Love you Ms C.
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I am still praying for you Jeanne!! I/we all love and miss you so much!! Prayers for your healing. Much love to you beautiful lady <3 God bless you and yours!!! ((hugs))
I have you on my mind & in my prayers every day & all day, Jeanne! God has his healing angels all around you, so just know that they & all your friends (fans) are pulling for you. Don’t ever stop fighting!! I don’t believe it’s your time, yet!! God bless you & family!! Love, hugs & kisses!!
I am still keeping Jeanne Cooper in my prayers… also keeping her family in my prayers… She has always been a marvelous actress and seems to be a lovely women…. Blessings and Love always
You’ve been a part of my life for almost 30 years Jeanne. You are a part of my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don’t let the bastard win!
A very special Thank You to Corbin for making us feell like we too are family. Keeping us informed while supporting Jeanne, his mom. Frankly this is never done and shows class. Again our thoughts remain with you all. Thanks again.
Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Cooper, I have watched her on Y&R since I was 23. I’m 62 now. I love how she speaks here mind. No syrupy phoniness, just straight up realism. I hope that spark gets her through whatever she is facing. If it doesn’t, heaven is going to have it’s hands full. Sending love & prayers to one hell of a woman.
My prayers are with Jeanne Cooper and her family.
I have you on my mind & in my prayers every day & all day, Jeanne! Don’t ever stop fighting!! I don’t believe it’s your time, yet!! God bless you & family!! Get well soon!! Love, hugs & kisses!
Hold on to gods words. She will be fine. We are still praying for you.
Let us continue to lift her and family up in prayer each day………..may God’s comforting peace shower down on her.
I HAVE WATCHED THE YOUNG & THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS EVERY SINCE IT AIRED.I LOVE YOU JEANNE LOVE YOU COMING INTO MY HOME MON THRU FRIDAY FOR SO MANY YEARS.I HAVE GONE THRU SO MANY RECORDER’S TAPING MY FAVORITE SOAP WHEN I WORKED.PRAYING FOR YOU JEANNE & YOUR LOVING SON CORBIN.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jeanne… and your family. It is up to you and God and I hope you make it through this… we miss you!
My thoughts are with you & your family. My thanks to Corbin for keeping us all updated as best as possible during this intensely personal time for your family. My hope, of course, is that you return to good health and our lives, but if that is not to be the case, then I hope for a pain-free release to whatever awaits. Best wishes to you & yours always.
Special prayers going out to Jeanne and her family!
I have watched the Y&R since the beginning in 1973, now 61. I tape the show everyday so I can watch when I get home from work. You are the “rock” of the show Jeanne and a part of my life. Please get better soon. You are in my prayers everyday. I just bought your book and I cannot wait to read it. We all miss you.
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Prayers to you and your family!! It almost feels as if we are family cause we are together everyday. God Bless!!! Love to all!!!
Jeanne Cooper is a class act. I recall she befriended a low-powerTV station talk show hostess in Bucyrus Ohio in the 1990s and even came to visit said hostess. I was working in a neighboring town as a newspaper reported and one evening I got a phone call from a local downtown bar and restaurant. Jeanne Cooper was there with her new friend. There was no story to report. I respected that Miss Cooper was there like any other patron, but this being a small town, she graciously posed for a photo of record that would appear on the next day’s front page. I had only a few moments but Miss Cooper was clearly a delight, enjoying friendship and fun more than celebrity and fame. So genuine. We pray for a recovery, of course, and if not, peace for the family, comfort for allof us we were touched by this wonderful woman.
I have been watching the Y and R since 1979. Mrs. C. Has remained an amazing character as she is a person outside of the show. She is beautiful …still ….I am greatful she is not suffering near the end…as we all can only hope for. Unfortunately it is those left behind..who suffer the loss. She is loved as a family member to her long time viewers. To her son, I feel for your pain. This show has brought joy to my life, of which there is not alot right now. I will always remember her saying live each day as if it were your last. Sometimes that’s hard to do, but she certainly has. We love her and it is very difficult watching her illness played on the soap as the world knows she is ill in real life. Take care, prayers are with you. Jill from Whitby, Ontario
Positive thoughts going to Jeanne. XOX
GOD BLESS JEANNE ( MRS C ) AND HER FAMILY, IVE ALWAYS LOVED HER ON Y & R.. SHES AN AMAZING WOMEN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL …..CARMEN R GAGLIARDI
I’ve been watching her as Mrs. C since I was a little girl. She is the very essence of all things we love about soaps; the family connections, a strong woman who overcame obstacles on and off screen. There is no other TV genre where we as soap fans feel that kind of connection. My heart aches for her family, as I know exactly how you feel. Continued prayers for comfort and peace.
I have brought Mrs C into my home everyday for many years. Precious lady, I hope you know how much your fans love and adore you. We are praying for a miracle as we are not ready to let you go. God is in control and when He is ready then Heaven will welcome a very special angel.
Michael-Corbin just posted on FB that Jeanne passed away this morning. Let us all celebrate her glorious life. No longer restless, but AT rest 🙂 .
She has passed. Corbin’s post:
My mother passed away this morning just a short time ago, peaceful with my sister by her side, in her sleep. I was going to visit this afternoon, thought I had time. Reminder to self – time is a precious thing. I too am at peace however. I said my goodbyes several times over during the last few weeks. I’ll go one last time now for a gentle kiss a final farewell for this lifetime. She has been a blaze her entire life, that beacon, that boxer I spoke of earlier. She went the full twelve rounds and by unanimous decision… won! And while her light finally gave into the wind that gives flight to all our journeys, there will always be a glimmer left behind by what she stood for. I will speak about that more in coming days, months I suppose. I will certainly dedicate what remains of my life to continue her purpose of honesty, equality, humility, empathy and love. So many of you have said your prayers for her and right now, today, I can say the best way to honor her is to inhabit your lives with those things she stood for. I would ask that closer friends respectfully give us some time to find our family’s path in this transition, and please limit calls, emails and the rest for a couple of days. As always, your outpouring of love here on this page, is not only welcomed to continue but truly appreciated and comforting. I asked my sister what time she passed exactly, and she told me (not to important for public record) but I was working out and just happened to pick out a song for my final moments on the treadmill – “Everlasting Light” by the Black Keys. Oh what a wonder it all is… what a magnificence!
Sad day.
GOD BLESS YOU! Thank your for the wonderful memories. My your family find peace knowing you are safe in GOD’s arms. You will be missed.
mrs chancellor came to belleville ontario many years ago.i have a t-shirt with her picture on it.also a picture of me and jeanne cooper i will always treasure it the y&r will not be the same with out her she will be sadly missed our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I have watched The Young and the Restless since it began in 1973. I was 17 years old at the time. My mother, 4 sisters and I enjoyed watching the character of Kay Chandler together. We laughed and cried as her character went through the ups and downs of life. I feel like Jean Cooper was a part of my childhood and my life. She reminds me of all the times I shared with my mother and sisters watching the show over the years. My mother has now passed, but I remember how much we enjoyed watching Jeanne Cooper’s magic in developing her character. I will miss her. She was a talented actress and a special individual who brought much joy to her fans. I am saddened by her death. She will be missed! My heart goes out to her family. May they find some solace in knowing how loved their mother was by her fans. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May God bless them and help them through this difficult time.
Have been watching y&r since first came on, been with MRS.C for 40 years heart is heavy.Sympathy go out to family.
jean copper will be missed on the young and restless. she had away of keeping everyone in line . the gentleman that played her husband murphey will truley miss her.