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Donny Boaz Reveals He is OUT at The Young and the Restless
Monday will mark the final airdate of Donny Boaz as Chance Chancellor on The Young and the Restless. The actor revealed he is no longer with the CBS Daytime drama series via a lengthy.post on his Instagram account on Sunday.
Recently, Boaz had to be replaced during Chance and Abby’s (Melissa Ordway) wedding when the actor contracted the coronavirus, but has recently returned to taping new episodes.
According to his post, Boaz was let-go sharing it was not his decision to leave. Then, giving a timeline of the events that transpired, reasons for his departure, and a special shout out to the show and the fans for the opportunity to be on the top-rated soap.
Here is what Donny shared: “Sad news: Tomorrow, Monday, 02/01/21, as of now… will be my last air date on “The Young and The Restless.”
I’d love to say that this was my choice, that I’ve booked the next big project and leaving of my own accord… but that wouldn’t be the truth.
Here’s what I know…
Dec 22nd: I received my schedule with filming dates through March 2021.
Dec 23: filmed our last day of 2020. Flew to Dallas for the holidays with family.
Dec 24th: At 4pm, I received a phone call, from the powers that be, telling me that Y&R was not going to renew my contract for another cycle.
Merry Christmas. I was told that Chance is NOT being replaced or killed off, he just disappeared?
Reason for my departure:
“Due to the cost incurred because of Covid testing, production is to let go of 4 or 5 contract players. And due to the writers and future story line… I didn’t make the cut.”
I thought for sure Chance and Abby just married, having a baby and Victor Newman, The Godfather of daytime tv, saying “Welcome to the family, son,” that I was safe… I was wrong.
Regardless the reason... I am not angry or bitter. I am sad. I invested a year of my life into a storyline and didn’t get to see it through. Overall, I am grateful and thankful for this amazing opportunity.
Perspective: A lot of people lost their jobs in 2020. I feel blessed to have had a job during the craziest time of our lives. I know that I’m walking away from this better at my craft than before I started. 108 episodes. I want to thank #yr for this amazing opportunity. I want to thank the fans. You all have been AMAZING. Thank you. I want to thank everyone associated with Y&R, my cast mates and the crew. You will be missed. I want to thank my agents and manager for bringing this opportunity into my life. We are optimistic for what is to come. @mel_ordway I know I said I wanted us to be the greatest daytime tv couple ever, I aimed high, I’m sorry we didn’t get to see it through. Working with you has been my absolute pleasure and I can easily say that you are one of the greatest actresses I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. You deserve an Emmy… this year. And… that’s a wrap. I am now a free agent. Time to get to work.”
So, what do you think of the departure of Boaz? Will the show ultimately recast although Donny indicates he was told they would not? What did you think of his farewell message on his Instagram account? Comment below.
Note: Boaz later revised his Instagram post as below.
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To be honest, I am not surprised at this exit. Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith missed the mark with Chance’s return, and I do not believe for one second they won’t be recasting. If anything, I foresee Justin Gaston returning to the role, given the positive reaction audiences had to his being temporarily in the role. My question is, who are the others to leave? And, I can guarantee they will cut the wrong people, and are pissed at Donny Boaz for revealing this information.
hope it is Sally
Sally, definitely
I hope it’s Summer and her ever growing inflated lips! Those lips are starting to remind me of the man eating plant from A Little Shop of Horrors!
Harry
You are too funny but right.
Agree! Sally needs to go. Gloria too!
Considering Judith Chapman (Gloria) is recurring, she would not be included in the supposed four-to-five regular cast members to be axed. However, Boaz did recant said-statement, so I do believe it might have been false to grab headlines.
Me too.
Yes..Sally and Gloria seeve no purpose!
I like Gloria. She’s a classic. I would love more scenes between Gloria and her sons.
I agree, Harry. Gloria brings a much-needed touch of old- school-soaps class to the show. Sally? Not so much. I’ve known too many people like that, just “yessing” everyone to death while plotting behind their backs.
Please let it be Sally
Yes she needs to go as much as Amanda needs to go to.
You are wrong from the get go on this. Donny Boaz was amazing. If you ever watched Days when Justin played Ben which only lasted a short time and brought in Robert Scott Wilson (top daytime guy in soaps) no charisma on a soap. Good looking guy but definitely not a better half for Abby on YR. Sally Gloria anyone but Donny
I totally concur, Rebecca. He has a way of emoting compassion and love in his eyes when he interacts with Abby. While I was not thrilled with the baby storyline, Boaz made it interesting. He also made Abby more interesting. I’m sorry to him go.
I read that Nina is returning, which leads me to believe that it’s due to Chance’s disappearance… or murder (the ominous phone call in his final scene suggests he’s bolting to protect Abby or he’s dead. Either way, it’s sad to see him go– those scenes when he spilled the beans about HIS medical situation were compelling.
Donny was amazing. He is one of the reasons I watch Y and R.
Justin Gaston was better in the role of Ben before he was recast, and the role was dismantled into a shell of what it could and should have been. And, as I mentioned above, Judith Chapman (Gloria) is recurring, so she wouldn’t be included. As far as Robert Scott Wilson being the “top daytime guy in soaps,” I find that laughable and completely false. Over-rated and completely tone-deaf, especially when it comes to COVID and its reality.
I agréé
I loved Donny Boaz as Chance. Missed him when he was sick and Abby’s husband filled in. Glad when he came back.Him and Abby were the perfect couple. He is leaving at a horrible time. I was so excited that they would have the baby as Mariah would be the surrogate. So, no replaced Chance and not recast of a Chance and not died off-Paul sending him off on a long assignment abandoning Abby for now starting today and Abby crushed for sure.
I thank this is not fair or rt. I really like this story line why would you all take him off & in the middle of a story completely i don’t know if I even want to continue watching Y&R. You all could have removed Sally any if her story lines are all deserving i didn’t like her on B&B & now I don’t like her here. This is so sad. PERIOD!!!
I am sad to see(Donny) go. I think he and (mel) make a very nice couple. They fit together like a hand and glove. I do not like when they replace characters from couples like this. It screws up the couple. I don’t think it is right to get rid of him like this. I DEFINITELY WOULD RATHER SEE HIM ON THE SHOW THAN THE WOMAN THAT PLAYS MICHAEL BALDWIN’S MOTHER. I DO NOT CARE FOR THAT PARTICULAR CHARACTER ON THE SHOW. Why did they bring her back
yes I would rather see Sally and Gloria both go I don’t particularly care for either one of their characters and I do not like Sally on Young and restless
Why are you upset with Donny revealing the information that others will also be let go?
I’m not; who said I was?
I guess crossing over Bill, Don Diamont from B&B was more expensive then they realized. Obviously Nina is back to spirit him away for an intriguing, edge of your seat, can’t wait for tomorrow storyline that will only happen off screen LOL. It will be can’t miss. Oh my days. Just bring back that awesome comedy duo Pratt and Phelps and be done with it .
Phelps and Pratt we should be so LUCKY
God help us. Phelps started the decline of Y&R over seven years ago. She dumped many popular actors to replace them with her favorites from General Hospital & Guiding Light. It was downhill from there.
Don’t get me wrong they made plenty of mistakes as well. However it was FAR more entertaining to watch than
what we’re currently being spoon fed.
Y&R has a small cast of characters some of these actors are top notch treat them as such. It starts with a good writing team.
Um, no, she did not. She was hired to do the job Sony Television wanted; if anyone began the decline, it was Maria Arena with her insane plot-driven stories.
I am not defending that regime by any means….but Phelps didn’t really dump any long term vets. When she first came on, several actors were let go, but all of them were relative newcomers that were not really clicking with the audience. Those were some very expensive actors, and the cast was bloated. The serial killer storyline of 2015 only really killed young newbies.
I’m mad can they ever let anyone be happy
Business is rough enough I’m sure show business is even tougher Being a critical care nurse all my adult life and peeping for it before that… I know how it has to be just so! Don’t be pissed at Donny He’s just informing others of what is on the way He had no invitation
Sally needs to go and they need to find someone to replace Chance not leaving Abby in the air it’s not fair to her charat
Frankly, I don’t think Boaz cares if he pissed off the executives at Y&R. They’ve screwed over so many actors during the years, it’s time karma bit them. Griffith & Morina have wrecked this show. I see the actresses that play Sally, Lola, & Tessa as being expendable too. If Summer got the boot, it wouldn’t bother me one bit.
Agree with you Jennifer W
Agree!! Lola is useless and Summer is so annoying I can’t hardly stand to watch her. They had the perfect Summer before they got this stupid Hunter character to replace her. They can also get rid of Elena and Nate they’re useless too. I love Danny, but I never thought there was any chemistry between him physically and Abby. They weren’t the right matchb from the start. But, he’s an awesome actor and I really like him. However, the casting was never good. And that just became painfully obvious when her husband had to take his place while he had covid-19. They need Sally to add some Flair But, they can get rid of Tessa. They can get rid of Lola and they can get rid of Chloe. My God is was ACCIDENT – Let It Go! Get rid of Nate and Elana. They can get rid of Devon’s actual family, but they keep the damn nurse. So stupid. Bring Tracy as a regular! You need a matriarch and she is perfect. Where is Noah and the other characters that should be there instead of all these newbies that mean nothing to anyone just taking up space and ruining the show.
Did you know that Justin Gaston is really Ordway husband in real life.
Well, what a sad surprise. Will miss you Donny. You were the best Chance. I don’t know how they can just get rid of him when just starting this new and boring baby SL with Abby. Maybe Abby will fall in love with Mariah and they will raise the baby together. Far-fetched? Stranger things have happened.
I think Donny made the Best Chance & couldn’t wait till he returned. I can’t believe they let him go. SO SAD & MAD.
Right? It IS a soap opera lol
Sorry to see him go. Hope there is a fan campaign to get him to stay. I think they trying to put Abby real husband on to stay because that is who replaced him when he was out temporarily. I want him back. I like his character and his presentation.
Abby wanted her real-life husband to have the job and big paycheck. All politics. As usual. Will not watch storyline anymore.
I doubt TPTB would listen to Melissa Ordway like that. I doubt any soap actor has that kind of control, especially in 2021 and at CBS.
Please rethink that. So boring.
I am super surprised. How can Chance just disappear? Are they actually going to recast with Melissa’s husband. Honestly didn’t live Donny in this role, but Chance needs to stay. Chance just married Abby and is trying to have a baby with her. I don’t understand.
Doesn’t make sense at all what is really going on?
They have to recast the role. You can’t have this surrogacy story line and chance nowhere to be seen. He would be there every step of the way to support Abby. The reason they have given for letting him go is rubbish.
I am not happy with this decision. I love Danny as Chance!!
I really thought he played the role of Chance very well and Abby and Chance made the perfect couple. Sorry to hear he was sick with Covid 19 and I’m sure we will see him in future roles.
Oh yes, hate to see him go! He played the part of Chance so well. He and Abby were so good together! Didn’t care for her husband when he stepped in. His acting skills are not natural like Donny’s.
Agree
So sorry to hear you are letting Donny go. He was the best actor for the role. Hope you get rid of Sally and don’t bring Theo back they bring nothing to the show! I’ve been watching this show since it started and I’m considering quit watching it since you sure don’t know how to keep a good actor like Donny! Think about what you are doing to the show !!!!!
I loved Donny! He was the best Chance. I thought Melissa’s husband was a terrible actor. The interaction between Melissa and her husband did not seem real. You are making a terrible mistake!
I’m not happy either you played the part perfectly. I pray they change their minds. You are Chance
I really, really liked Donny Boaz in this role because he really makes this story line bearable. I am so sick of Abby wining. He is so personable handsome. I didn’t like the guy who played his part while he was out sick. He was boring and just tolerable. Don’t mess up a good thing!
I agree….not happy with this move…Adam story is getting old and boring…Chance and Abby are great together…canned Danny and brought back Theo…boring..really writers???
They need to send Gloria talking about cutting people they brought her back! Theo suppose to be returning they full of it, but doing these crossovers they bringing Moses on soon Y&R just want get rid of people using covid as an excuse but getting rid of the wrong ones!
I, too am not happy with decision to let Danny go…he was genuine..
Get rid of sally.. she is a zero
Thanks
I do agree with you!!’
Well, that came out of left field!!
I’m a little disgusted with again another bad decision .waiting on a baby and now breaking up a family life?what kind of trashy decision is this??cmon Y and r your loosing your credibility..This is sad and not something I think I want to watch anymore!!!Getting Boring!!!
I’m so sad it really don’t want you to leave. You are a great actress. I pray that y&r change their mind and keep you. I love to see you on y&r. I’m going to miss you.
Since DOOL is on fire lately, I would love to see him join the show. Great actor. I’m not sure which age group they would cast him, but could he be an aged Johnny DiMera?
Maybe it’s just this picture, but he looks older than Allie and they are twins.
Phil
Sammy had Allie with Lucas and Johnny with A.J .They are not twins.
Allie and Johnny are twins. Lucas is Allie’s father and EJ is Johnny’s father.
Momo
My bad, sorry. I didn’t start watching until after 2000.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with it all. 🙂
Way too old for Johnny.
If Y/R is having to cut contract players due to cost of COV-ID, don’t you think Days and others will be doing that in the future? I can’t see them affording to bring anyone else in especially with the cost of actors such as Ali Sweeney..lol
Scratching my head. WTH?
I hope they are recasting. Chance is an important legacy character. And I want to see Jill and Nina return for guests appearances. They aren’t going to live forever Y&R
I have no problem with a recast. You can’t watch soaps and not accept that actors leave roles for many reasons.
This Is Just B.S. They..had Chemistry.SMDH.Why!Why!Damn Damn Damn
I hope they don’t bring back the real life husband. Ironically, I didn’t think they had much on-screen chemistry, and he didn’t present as a likely former federal agent/now cop.
Totally agree…much more chemistry with Danny…his face is sooo Expressive, and he is gorgeous…he radiates positivity!!!!
I didn’t enjoy Justin when he was on Days. I don’t think he’s that great an actor. I do think down the road they will recast the role and maybe get someone who will accept less money and be okay with not being on contract.
What is wrong with the powers to be! What a shame to let Donny Boaz go. He’s been a bright light on this show. Wish him the best! Someone will hire him quickly because he’s good. Shame on Y&R
SHAME ON THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS I LOVE HIM FOR ABBY YOU NEED TO RETHINK KICKING HIM OFF THE SHOW
I agree, he is a good actor and plays a good part, hope they are not getting rid of him and replacing him with abbys real husband, he didn’t play the part well at ALL…. And Chance would not just leave Abby, he was so in love with her, thats not his character, they are making a big mistake. Because of covid you don’t cut back the only things alot of people look forward too… WRONG MOVE
That’s it. We get used to a good actor on the show and they start pulling this again. Get rid of Lola or the new redhead. Ok stop watching after 44 yrs
Absolutely bad decision. They should send Chloe, Tessa, Elena and Tracy away too
Dee
Right you are. And let’s add Gloria and the new grown up Moses and I just read that Theo’s coming back to cause more trouble with Sally. Can things get any worse?
I am not happy with Y&R why have them get married go thru with them trying to have a baby and then fire him young and the restless I never have understood your reason but dam keep chance what the hell you guys doing!!!
I dont even want to watch Y&R anymore now. They take away all the good ones. Smh……
Loved him as Chance, such a great actor. So sad! With the Corona virus, the soaps & the way they are forced to act in drama scenes, it’s not the same.
I had just about decided to stop watching y&r and this made up my mind! Really stupid storylines and I am just done!
Wow, so tired of the poor choices on these soaps. Think I’ll take a long break!!!
Me Too! A break is definitely needed and maybe more realistic writers!
Not happy. Liked having him/his character. Same old people over and over I guess. Show is so unreal these days anyhow.
Oh no!!! I love you as Chance I for one am going to miss you. You did a tremendous fantastic job I hope one day they see their errors and hire you back we as fans are going to let them know how dumb this move is!!!!
A stupid decision and I liked him very much.
Not happy at all. What a dumb decision. Probably the best actor on the show.
That is just wrong! These writers need to go!
I don’t watch Y&R, but based on appearance he might be a good recast of Eric on DAYS
Phil
Oh please no! I can’t stand Nicole. I don’t think there is one man left in Salem that she hasn’t slept with or been married to. Now I’m just about sure it’s Rafe’s turn.
To each their own, Nicole is my favorite character along with Abby. Ari Zucker is amazing.
Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith need to go LIKE YESTERDAY, they are only destroying Y&R period. WAKE UP CBS Y&R is in LAST PLACE when you have DAYS way ahead of Y&R you need to get rid and fire Josh & Anthony. GH is running along with DAYS in viewers and all.
Wow to let this fine actor go is stupid and dump. He is awesome and the chemistry is awesome with his partner.
CBS DO SOMETHING get off YALL’S BUTTS !
Not happy at all with this decision. Donny played Chance very well.They were a great couple. Hope the writers change there minds. So sorry Donny..we love you! Guess it’s time to quit watching..dumb decision.
I love Chance and his character. Am really disappointed you are letting him go. Loved watching Abby and him together. He is a great actor.
I agree!
There are others I’d rather they let go- Lola.
And even some Newmans, but that would never happen.
It’s all about money $$$..
The top brass doesn’t see the characters/actors as we do.
They have no connection, they are about the dollars.
The finance dept decides who to cut.
too sad, I liked Chance/Donny..
But- now they have need to pay for Moses.
and the new redhead..
Y&R has always had a revolving door.
ie(all of Victorias lovers to be husbands.
If you are not an Abbot or Newman you will be a short stay.
Anyways; Y&R has been horrible this year-
so, no loss to me who goes because I’m not interested in Y&R any longer to make mention of. It has been junk.
Su000,
Y&R has been boring a true snooze fest..
as I mentioned before Pratt & Phelps should be running the show.. these current WRITERS are officially recognized as being the WORST. Abby and real life husband had no chemistry whatsoever on screen business & personal don’t mix.. Hope they don’t replace Donny W/ her husband. If CBS is having so called money $$$ issues of Y&R then they should cut its Executive Producer, he’s running this show into the ground.
I would rather Mal Young return as executive producer with a dual team of head writers. In truth, I was not a fan of Jill Farren Phelps’ style as executive producer (though she did the job she was hired for), and, while Charles Pratt, Jr was a pretty good head writer, I barely remember his storylines in the long run.
Bad decision to let him go. Please please don’t recast the role with her REAL HUSBAND! It is strange to say but they didn’t have great chemistry on screen.
Why set you up only to knock you down in the end and out the door.I wish you all the best of luck in your acting career and stay healthy too.
RCJ/LEO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Y&R is full of bad decisions. Danny and Melissa were the bright spot of the show since they broke up Kyle and Lola.
Any happy, young couple is doomed on this show. Best of luck to Danny and I wish the show would reconsider.
Wonder who the other 3 or 4 are?
What a shock, this came out of left field and makes absolutely no sense. This is Abby’s best pairing ever – so much chemistry between them; a lovely wedding and, much as I hate the baby sl, they’ve had a lot of screen time. He’s joined the Newman/Abbott family and now he’s gone. Terrible decision – and I can think of several who need to go before someone in his position – Sally being the first. I’m so fed-up with decisions like this.
Not often you find a humble actor in Hollywood. Thanks Donny, you were good as Chance. You will not go long without a job. Maybe Jax on GH has a brother he never knew? You would be great as his other brother!
Timmm,
I vote for replacing deadbeat Brando W/
Donny. I’m sure Frank V. can squeeze a few $$$ more bucks out of ABC’s budget
conservative till to make it happen.
Thats a good idea Fancy. Brando is too wooden!
Several years ago I would have said this is the Abby curse! Think Stitch and Scott abruptly gone when they got involved with her. Somehow I have this strange feeling it probably has especially how bad it is now that it has to do with remarks he made on Twitter! Yep good old Twitter gets you all the time very sad but I tell you just talk about a sandwich you ate on Twitter that’s the only thing that’s safe these days!
I read that he aired his conservative politics on Twitter. He liked a post that somebody made replying to EB about the election. He signed a new contract in October. His Twitter incident was in early December. Somebody actually came out on Twitter and told him he better not piss EB off or he would be fired. He was fired on Christmas Eve.I will no longer be watching….sick of the cancel culture! Also the actresses that play Mariah and Tessa were on Twitter making rude comments about him. He is a Trump supporter.
Timmm,
Better yet… if Billy Miller chooses not to reprise his role of Drew then Donny B. would be a perfect fit. Sam & Drew are better suited since she’s moved on from Jason. Pairing Jason & Britt is a smart move. Finally Dante and Lulu need a chance to get it right this go round..When she wakes up it has to be original Lulu Julie B.
You nailed it!
I HATE 2C this Chance leave!!! He was the BEST!! Him and Abbey made the perfect couple. THAT IS REAL TALK. Y&R you messed up on this one. You should hve gotten rid of Gloria. We hardly ever see Paul. Surely there were other characters you could have let go!!!
Loved Donny in this role of Chance. Rather than getting rid of 4 or 5 contract roles, why not simply get rid of Michelle Stafford. I’m sure her salary is probably at least 3 or 4 times the others, and I cannot stand her since her return in the role post Gina. I know she is the original Phyllis, but her current approach to the role is super annoying and not pleasant or interesting to watch.
Definitely, Margherita!
Margherita,
I agree. Her “approach to the role has always been annoying and what else you said! It disgusts me every time she lures Nick into her bed and he goes like a little whipped dog. I’ve lost respect for him and it made me mad watching Victoria apologize to her.
I can see #YR, #CBSDaytime and #SonyPictures being royally pissed at Donny for revealing insider info that shouldn’t have been made public. If I were an exec at any of those 3 mentioned above blacklisting Donny because of what he did. I’m just surprised that all parties concerned were able to keep his departure from the show under wraps until yesterday.
IF it is even true… especially since soon after posting, he removed it from his post.
Sorry to see donnie go he’s the best chance they ever had he captivated the fans and kept their attention him and Abby together is like Victor and Nicki together young and restless producers better change your mind on letting him go
I have been a Y and R fan since 1973 and there has been many idiotic decisions made since the early 2000’s. It has truly been getting harder to watch the show. All my friends that shared conversations about events on the show stopped watching because of the decisions made regarding the various characters.
Now the other side of the problem is , Donny traveling during the holidays bringing great risks to himself and everyone else around him. Last year is the first time I have not traveled due to COVID19 and I don’t intend to take any chances of exposure. If he had taken COVID19 seriously, this would’ve happened. You are contagious before you have any symptoms and before you are detectable. If the CDC says don’t travel, then maybe you shouldn’t. Y and R have lost me as a viewer. Good luck to you all.
Kathie…I like Donny as Chance, but like you was disturbed about him mentioning his travelling during the holidays. It makes me angry. Especially for all of us who are playing by the covid restriction rules.
Let Chance STAY. Love him & Abby together
Worst decision ever. Chance and Abby are a great storyline and the only one worth watching. While he was out, he was missed. His replacement was not even a good actor. But the same writers probably write Bold and the Beautiful and it has been steadily going down hill. Get rid of Victoria, she is not that great of an actress, boring and snooty. Y&R’s loss of Donny will be someone elses gain and I’ll swith to that show.
Well that really sucks ……I really liked him as Chance on the show…..thanks alot guys
That sucks…..another mistake like when you ,killed off Billy`s little girl. DONNY WAS GREAT& SO CUTE.
Once again they got it wrong! Please don’t say he will be replaced with Melissa’s Ordway’s husband, because he was not believable in the role. The show is experiencing so many missed opportunities. Devon’s what the hell were you thinking moment with Elena was ridiculous! This is the woman that he told MANY times that nothing was happening with Amanda. But, the first chance she gets she sleeps with his cousin – Easily forgotten? HELL NO! Jack and Sally? The recreation of the John and Jill storyline. Come on Y&R, give us better than this!
LEW S
Agree,especially how they’ve ruined Elena’s character. First she cheats on Devon for feeling so insecure so what is really her excuse for cheating on Nate?
Current writer’s are LAZY .. dialing it in.. No
creativeness. Same old since they’ve been at the helm.
I think that the Devon and Elena moment will probably result in a pregnancy, and who’s the daddy storyline…
Get rid of Sally FF though all her scenes useless character. Hey get rid of the writers and their crummy written ruining great love storylines.
What??! I love him as Chance. And how are they just going to have him “leave” when they have the baby storyline? Geesh some of these storylines are just stupid
This is an absolute disaster for Y&R. Your ratings will drop dramatically. You see what happened to Day Of Our Lives when Cierra was gone. SHAME ON YOU FOR LOOSING THE BEST MALE ACTOR EVER. Why didn’t you get rid of Kyle and Summer instead?
I agree – I missed Donny when he was off – Chance & Abby were believable as a couple- great acting skills for sure. Guess Y & R is not looking at quality of skills
sorry not going to have the pleasure of seeing you or listening to lines, I think your great being Chance, darn shame!!!
Y&R is stagnant..stories are unimaginative…same old over and over again..
Honestly this writing team is LAZY! They truly missed the boat with Chance’s
comeback…missed opportunity, one of many.
Really going to miss Chance. Donny is the best Chance they ever had.He and Abby are such a good couple. Y and R are making a big mistake.Didn’t like her husband as Chance no chemistry.Bring Donny back!
I am shocked we’re losing Donny Boaz as chance Renew his contract Please don’t get a dark-haired actor thats to short playing Abby’s new husband Why would you make chance just disappear when she’s trying to have a baby Come on writers of the show step up your game
This is very sad news I was really happy for Chance and Abby.Chance are an awesome young man they should have let him stay on the show for sure. Chance I wish you well and God has better plans for you. You are awesome we love and will miss you
I like Donnie and the roll of chance and I think he and Abby makes such an adorable couple I would rather you get rid of Sally Gloria and possibly even Adam I don’t particularly like those characters I don’t know why you have to get rid of good actors and good parts and bring in the ones that people don’t particularly care to watch you’re going to lose a lot of your people that love to watch the show
I can’t believe this. I loved watching Chance and Abby getting together and planning a future. What’s going on here?
I am sad by the news Donny Book Boaz is leaving. I loved watching him with Abby! He was so sincere. He and Abby made a great TV couple. He will be missed.
This makes me sick! I have watched Y&R since I was a kid and I am 66 now. I am so disappointed with the show. I loved where their storyline was going and I love Donny Boaz.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
Photo: KCuoco IG
BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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Breaking News
2026 Daytime Emmys Gold & Silver Circle Inductees: Francesca James, Patrika Darbo and Meredith Vieira Among Those Being Honored
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday, October 8, the 2026 Gold & Silver Circle Inductees who will be celebrated at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, October 30.
This year’s honor roll features industry professionals that have made contributions across daytime television, including daytime dramas, talk shows, comedy, and more.
The Gold inductees include: Meredith Vieira (former c0-host of The View, journalist and EP and CEO, Meredith Vieira Productions),Patrika Darbo (ex-Nancy, Days of our Lives and Shirley, The Bold and the Beautiful, soon to be seen reprising her role of Shirley on Y&R), three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Francesca James (ex-Kitty/Kelly, All My Children, and ex-Marcy Wade, One Life to Live, plus director and/or producer at All My Children, General Hospital, Loving, Santa Barbara et al), and finally Byron Allen (Founder, Chairman & CEO Allen Media Group).
It should be noted that Vieira made guest appearances on both All My Children and General Hospital throughout her career. On GH, she played madam Bree Flanders in 2003 and 2012. She also appeared as a wedding planner on All My Children back in 2001.
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The Silver inductees are: Stephen Brown (VP Programming and Development, Fox Television Stations) and Rubin Ervin (Announcer/Warm-Up Host for Family Feud, The Bachelor and more).The Gold and Silver Circle Society Inductees are deemed by NATAS as “exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry.”
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS shared, “This year’s Gold & Silver honorees are recognized for their continued exceptional contributions to our television industry. We are proud to honor a class of honorees from diverse career paths across many daytime genres. Their impact is evident in programming every day, inspiring generations and enriching the lives of countless viewers.”
MORE ON THE 53RD ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMYS
NATAS previously announced that soap opera icon Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s ceremonies.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys will be held at the historic Hollywood Palladium and will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
The annual 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.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be a single ceremony in 2026, produced by NATAS Productions. Adam Sharp and Lara Gates are executive producers, with Leon Knoles returning to direct for a fifth straight year. Rachel Schwartz serves as Head of Daytime, and the firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, provides accounting services for the competition.
So, what do you think of this year’s Gold & Silver Inductees? Happy to see some of the names that will be recognized on October 30? Who in the future who has had enduring contributions to daytime television or the soap opera genre, would you like to see receive these honors in years to come? Let us know via the comment section below.
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Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘General Hospital,’ ‘Days of our Lives’ and ‘Another World’ Star Dies at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, who became prominent as a one of the leading men in soap operas back in the late 80s and 90s has died at the age of 62. TMZ first reported the news of Robert’s passing on Saturday, October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.
According to the St. Peters police report, officers responded to call at around 8:16 pm about an unconscious man who was not breathing, as paramedics and other EMS were en route. Kelker-Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event.
Officers and paramedics administered life-saving measures, but were unsuccessful in reviving Kelker-Kelly. The cause of his death is still unknown and under investigation.
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Daytime fans first saw Robert back in 1987 when he was cast as Sam Fowler on Another World. He played the role for three year suntil 1990. Two years later, he took over the role of Bo Brady on Days of our Lives replacing Peter Reckell, who at that time decided to leave the show.
As Bo, Kelker-Kelly was major in story playing opposite the likes of: Crystal Chappell as Dr. Carly Manning, Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams and Lisa Rinna as Billie Reed. When Peter Reckell returned to his signature role in 1995, Kelker-Kelly left the show.
Next, Robert returned to his original stomping grounds at Another World but this time as race car driver, Bobby Reno who was actually Dr. Shane Roberts. His second AW stint lasted from 1996-1998.
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Eventually, the actor would begin his run as the evil Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital in 2001, then make returns in 2002 and 2003. In 2013, he briefly returned as Stavros as part of the show’s 50th anniversary celebration, and made one last appearance in 2014.
Robert has also became a professional pilot full from 2003 to 2015 and had been married to former Days of our Lives star, Miriam Parrish (ex-Jamie Caldwell) from 1997-2011, but the couple divorced in 2011. Since that time, he has not remarried.
Recently, Robert was back in the news when Lisa Rinna talked about her time working with her former Days of our Lives co-star in her recently released memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.
Rinna shared on her then on-screen love interest, “Behind the scenes, we hated each other. Remember when Kathy Hilton said I was the biggest bully in Hollywood? Not true. Not even close! I have legit stories about the real bullies in this town. Robert Kelker-Kelly is one of those bullies.”
The former Billie Reed and reality star even punctuated that with, “He made my life a living hell on the set of DAYS, He was horrible to me, I’d go so far as to say verbally abusive. He was passive-aggressive, manipulative and played weird mind games.”
Besides his role in the soaps, Kelker-Kelly appeared on primetime on Touched by an Angel and Rescue 77 , and played Bo in the Days of our Lives specials Night Sins and Winter Heat in the early 90s.
Michael Fairman TV will provide further updates as they become available on the death of Robert Kelker-Kelly.
Now, share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Robert Kelker-Kelly via the comment section below and let us know of all his daytime roles, which was your favorite.
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