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Daniel Goddard Confirms Exit From The Young and the Restless
In shocking news on Tuesday from Daniel Goddard (Cane Ashby) himself, the actor has revealed via his post on Instagram that he is out at The Young and the Restless – the show that has been his home since 2006 (he first aired in January 2007 and left for a stint in 2011).
Goddard shared: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that I will no longer be part of the cast of the Young and the Restless. I am as shocked and gutted as you are… I almost didn’t post but I felt that the most loyal & loving fans an actor could wish for deserved to know and watch the last story arc knowing the rich meaning behind it. I am forever grateful for the 13 years I have been a part of the Y&R family… but sadly it seems that without Neil and Lily there just is no Cane.”
Daniel refers to the late Kristoff St. John who played Neil and his former on-screen other-half, Cristel Khalil (Lily) who opted to go to recurring status with the show and off-contract, and who also now lives in Toronto.
No final airdate for Cane’s exit from the series is available at this time.
This wasn’t the first time Goddard was let-go from Y&R. Back in 2011 he made an exit, but amid much viewer protest, Y&R re-hired him, and in story, revealed that the character who had been shot was actually Cane’s not-so-nice twin brother.
Currently in story on Y&R is this news over Katherine’s fortune, where it appeared that she left everything to Cane instead of Devon, but that whole set-up has been fishy from the start. Will this facilitate Cane’s exit from Genoa City canvas?
Daniel has been a longtime fan favorite and champion of Y&R and the soap opera genre in general during his entire run with the CBS Daytime soap opera.
Share your thoughts on the news of Daniel’s exit via the comment section below.
Barbie Reeves really? Because Devon got that shot gun and KABOOM blew Caine off the set with smoke coming out of both barrels . Devon said..You ain’t stealing my money mf
It really does feel like the character has run out of possibilities. I love the actor and wish Daniel the best, but won’t miss the character on the show.
Thank the universe he’s leaving!!! Never liked Cane much less Daniel! This news made my day!
This is a very stupid move
You will be missed Daniel but since Lilly is gone it’s seems they never made your character exciting anymore.
Daniel Goddard seems like a really nice guy and I wish him the best, but yeah, it’s time for Cane to go.
I’m gutted as well. I’ve always enjoyed Daniel’s acting, and he’s such an asset to the show. I’m tired of the revolving door. Established actors that we’ve grown to love over the years get pushed out for new people and bad stories.
Like Daniel Goddard remarked without the Winters family, there is no Cane Asby. The current story arch, now putting Cane A., under the microscope and the delusional storyline with Katharine Chancellor’s will is straight out of left field. For what purpose does this serve? This Is totally crap!!!I will not watch one minute of the new dribble, along with, poor Devon now having to relive and cold with the new Amanda/Hilary returned from the ashes with The same mannerisms, body language as his dead wife,now a lawyer doing the bidding for some mouthpiece from the past, or so we are now.being lead to believe someone who has an ax to grind from Ms.Chancellor’s will, winding get his due process and share? this is totally worthless, and not worth viewing. I will never watch this mess. Should this dribble continue the days of this soap will be numbered, only to be replaced per the already started rumors of a ‘B or A ‘ list so called child actress now talk show with a variety of views and viewers /fan base Drew B., a actress whose claim to fame was being a child in E.T., Producers take note, the current writers are carving out the demise of this once great show and serving us over done poached eggs.
So perfectly said!
Too bad. Now Devon will be kinda on his own, although he does have cousin Nate. They could have paired Cane up with someone else. Don’t know why they stopped Traci and Cane together. Why not? It would have been interesting.
Why is he shocked?? Someone finally showed him the door he is the one who kept throwing tantrums about being paired with CK and what was ever interesting about them ? Instead of being thankful for a job and two different storylines were pitched and he with his ego trashed them. Bye
Per some reliable sources (although never made public), Beth Maitland (Traci) liked the story idea. Howver, Daniel Goddard (Cane) hated the idea and went so far as to tell TPTB that he did NOT want to play that story out. Fortunately, a lot of fans didn’t warm up to the story and it was abruptly ended.
After that, Daniel was sidelined for around 8+ weeks until the Katherine’s questionable will story started.
If true, he should have just gone with it. I was warming up to it and then it ended. Whiplash.
For the characters of Traci and Cane to be supportive and good friends was great the reason I would not have thought a romance would work is because Colleen and Lilly were best friends . DG’s rabid fans trashed Beth all over the place and he allowed it and never once spoke up to tell everyone of the nuts to treat her with some respect ! I believe she was the first actress to win a Emmy for the show he should have stepped in and yes he got tiring with me a long time ago.
Y & R don’t get rid of Cane (Daniel Goddard). He is always so pleasant to watch.
Time for him to go. Very painful to watch, his acting sucks big time, good riddance.
Another massive error by Y&R (Josh Griffith). Cane was interesting before Lily and her unfortunate family dragged him down. He can be interesting once again. Instead of bringing on deadly boring and pointless characters such as Elena, Tessa, Theo, and various Rosales’s; veteran actors should be given better storylines and acting partners.
Lily and Cane never made sense. He was in his forties and she was barely out of her teens. Then suddenly she has children close to her own age.
Y&R needs to surgically remove it’s cranium from it’s present dark location, before the audience gives up on it.
The character had been boring for a long time, it is long due. I actually thought Cane and Lily should have been rested a while back. A pity they couldn’t have left together. the downward slide started when the writers aged their kids too fast, then they had Cane father a child of a character that wasn’t memorable, no relation to anyone and has been killed off. What was the outcome of the Tracey? Cane thing. Did he ever find out her feelings? (I really hope someone will answer me)
The way the story wrapped up was Cane began to feel attracted to Tracey, and she was the one who did the 180 and said they should just be friends– and that was that.
Thanks for your reply. Strange that Cane started to be attracted to her. She’s hardly his type.
I, for one, will not miss Cane. He is pointless now with Lily and his kids gone.
Face it, Y&R has written very few decent storylines for their black actors recently. Case in point…everything they are doing to Devon right now. Hopefully they will clean up the ‘will mess ‘quickly and move on.
A good man but not needed on Y&R. But honestly, I just wish it were Devon! You talk about a guy that is not needed and cannot act, its Devon! His dad is gone, sister and they have a fake Hillary. PLEASE!
Not too surprised. He hasn’t been utilized that much lately. Wishing him all the best.
Suggestion – Instead of shoving Adam down our throats, why not give storylines to Mariah, Lauren and Christine? And Jack, as well, instead of the let’s see who isn’t an Abbott now! I had so much hope the new writer(s) would revitalize the show, but I am not enjoying it! They brought back Michelle Stafford as Phyllis, so do something with her, instead of making her Adam’s groupie!
I agree. I can take or leave the new Adam. Lets use all the mega talent you mentioned!
I do think Cane Ashby has been written into a corner. I am not sure the character ever revived from the adultery story line that grew out of that Japan trip. The way Hilary was killed off with Lily taking the fall were more nails in the coffin. (Why did Lily go to jail when Newmans never do?) Writers tried to give Cane parents, siblings, stories, but seem now clueless. It is a shame for I like Daniel Goddard very much. If we still had Katherine Chancellor or Jill Abbott was more present or Lily came home to stay or the rapidly aging twins stayed in Genoa City, then maybe. They took everything away from Cane. I hope there is a positive sendoff.
I agree that this character has run it’s course. Time for Daniel to move on.
Oh Yea! Never liked the character. For one, I could not stand him jumping his wife’s bones every chance he got. I guess it was supposed to be romantic, and maybe to some viewers it was, since they were voted No.1 couple many times, but to me he looked and acted like a letch! He always had a sneaky look to me and a smile I wanted to slap off.Devon sure said it right today when he said that Katherine leaving the money to any other family member or beloved friend, but Cane makes no sense at all.
Also did not like the pairing of Cane and Traci. He was not worthy of her.
Good Riddance. His character should have stayed dead in 2011.
I have seen wonderful actors come and go on the young and the restless, I’m very disappointed at the fact that loyal viewers have to leave the show because of idiotic storyline. So when the writers were replaced and new blood came in I was so happy, then came back Chloe,Kevin, Chelsea,I read Gloria is coming back. But then we lost lily, Ashley, cane, we got Lola,Rey, Arturo, Nate, what are you thinking I loved the fact that cane and Lili fought hard to be together they fell into temptation at times under bad influence but managed to work together we also lost the twins canes baby, Paul then after 1 year Paul is back rairly, Nicki and Victor have gone thru hell and back different husbands and wives but always came back to each other, you don’t have to loose cane Ashby, the best thing to do is keep him split the wealth of Katherine’s will, and have cane and Devon use there assets to become a huge company that helps people, jobs, homes it would be awesome, if they can bring back a dead person surely they can keep cane no love interest just a person who wants to do good for everyone including himself please don’t let cane go!! I have been watching y& the restless for 30 years I have expressed my feelings before to no avail. You will loose me as a viewer, please keep cane he is a great person, humanitarian, and actor. No Cane, no long viewer anymore.. Angie Egan loyal young and restless fan.
Love CanecAsby hope you come to GH.
Gosh, I sure don’t want him at GH, then I might have to stop watching.
Bye Daniel Goddard…bye Y&R. I’m down to watching Y&R once or twice a week because the show is packed mostly with characters, actors and storylines I just don’t like. I loved Traci and Cane’s story and wished it had continued. I like Traci and Jack writing the family history. That’s it. I never liked the characters of Adam or Chelsea; I absolutely hate Michelle Stafford as Phyllis;not a fan of Victor, Paul, Christine. I hate high hopes when Mal Young brought the Rosales family to GC. Obviously bringing back l old characters or characters back from the dead was not the ratings bonanza they thought it would be. Time to change writers again. My suggestion for writer is Michael Malone.
You are so right about JG going back in time but I think that they have had so many different visions of the show I thought they might be able to pull it back in ! If I was going to bring Adam back it would have been Muhney and write a story that JH version was a imposter and Adam had been held captive and he was furious with his family etc etc but because of the way Muhney left it was not possible.
I wanted to see him more involved with Tracy
Kind of a great way to go f eh I’m lily to her
Y&R needs NEW writers! I have watched this show since it’s very beginning and use to enjoy it but it has become lost in bad writing. They had a good thing going for years and now the writing is all over the place, it doesn’t make sense and some really bad acting is standing out. SAD!
Amen!
Sad to see Daniel leave, but sometimes it is just time. He was great while here.
Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
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SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
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In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
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