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Eric Braeden Inks New Deal With The Young and the Restless!
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While several familiar daytime faces and citizens of Genoa City were just told of their departures due to budget cutting measures and the regime change at the top, there was some good news today for Victor Newman fans!
Daytime Emmy winner and soap icon, Eric Braeden has inked a new deal with The Young and the Restless with Y&R’s production company, Sony, that will apparently keep him on the series for years to come. According to EW.com, Braeden said in a statement, “Very glad we got the negotiations successfully behind us.” The terms of Braeden’s new multi-year deal were not released.
The post also went on to say, “Braeden’s new contract should come as good news to fans who may be worried about new Executive Producer Jill Farren Phelps and how many roles she will cut to save the soap some cash. “
Ok soapers, happy that Eric Braeden is still on board at Y&R? Let us know!
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Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Colton Underwood Shares More Details on His Decision to Come Out Including Being Blackmailed
Last month, Colton Underwood came out publicly in a sit-down interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.
The former lead of ‘The Bachelor’, Underwood’s announcement was met with some harsh criticism since he was already prepping a reality show about it for Netflix.
However, in a new feature with Variety, Colton shares what finally led him to reveal his truth: “I, at one point, during my rock bottom and spiral, was getting blackmailed. Nobody knows I was blackmailed.”
In his conversation, Underwood shared that while in LA he visited a spa known for a gay clientele. Shortly thereafter, he received an anonymous email from someone claiming to have taken nude photos of him at the venue. Underwood never saw the alleged photos and explains he was at the spa “just to look,” saying he “should have never been there.”
The unidentified blackmailer threatened to “out” him in the press, and in a panic, Underwood forwarded the email to his publicist, which forced him to finally have an honest conversation about his sexual orientation, and a reckoning, of sorts.
Adding to all of this, Underwood’s relationship with his ex Cassie Randolph has also been under fire, where in court documents she filed a restraining order, alleging that he stalked her and placed a tracking device on her car.
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Due to a joint agreement with Randolph, Underwood is limited in what he can say to the press. But in the interview with Variety, he shared he wants to clear the air, because he’s seen the word “abuse” attached to previous reports on their relationship situation. Colton expressed, “I did not physically touch or physically abuse Cassie in any way, shape or form.”
Randolph broke up with Underwood he shares, and that he was in “such a dark place” because he knew that this would be his last straight relationship and the reality hit him hard. Underwood clarified: “If there was anything I could do to take more ownership, I would. But also, out of respect to her, I don’t want to get into the details. I want this interview to be the last time I address her, because it’s not fair for her to have her name in articles every time I talk. I’m sorry, and I want her to know that I hope she has the best, most beautiful life.”
As far as if Colton feels ABC should discuss having a gay season of The Bachelor, or if he would come back to appear as its lead, he would only say: “I think they should discuss it. It should be a conversation. I don’t like speaking in definitives, but I’m not in a position to be in a show like that. I’m at a crossroads in my life right now.”
Watch a portion of the interview below with Colton and Variety below. Then share your thoughts on how Underwood decided to come out via the comment section and his plans for the near-future.
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Ugh….of all the cast members I wish they’d have axed Captain Creepy first. His salary alone probably would have saved most of the other jobs.
sorry ugh but victor is y&r period
happy happy he is staying
they needed to get rid of the dead wood thats messed up y and r for the last 2
yrs
its reallly sucked,
may jfp can do better i hope so
i watch only for victor and billy
One of the best person on this show Eric,u don’t want to get rid of him,he act very well…..I always looking forward of wat next he have up his sleeve…..he should be getting 3mill a year,to me the entire show will b mess up if he is not their…he and jack I love to see them at war
yes i am happy victor is safe,,,,,but furious at them for letting abby ,geniviev,cant spell her name ,and morgan go…not fair… to the fans of many yrs..
Well, this particular Y&R fan is NONE too happy that Eric Braeden is staying on. I want his egotistical, self-righteous ass gone from Y&R! He has become a useless tool!
Hoping he gets put in a secondary position in story
lines. His actiing has not been great and his story “linestoo silly and young. He should finally become a strong proud grandpa in comm nity instead of the small minded snivelling idiot he has become. Grow up victor/eric!
Very VERY happy Eric Braeden is back on board!! Genewa City wouldn’t be the same without him!
sorry michael but victor rocks, he is the useless tool that holds y and r
together and i think most fans agree
Well, I am happy. We need to keep our veterans and I like Eric Braeden.
Yes!!! Great news love Eric!!!
While I am happy that a veteran is still on the show and that the iconic character will still be part of the fabric of the show, I will wait to say I’m happy until I see a definite reigning in of Eric Braeden and his massive ego. These past few years fans have watched as both Victor and his portrayer have ruled YR with an iron fist. Maria allowed Eric to dictate story lines and bully his way around that set with no one there to reign him in and remind him that he is not the only actor… Read more »
*Standing up* **APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE**
Thank you Teri!
Teri I think the first thing we need to do when Victor comes back is have the camera pan into his medicine cabinet and show all the Viagra pills!! LOL I will personally be much more excited to hear Doug Davidson is staying and is going to have a love interest,
Teri I just came across this and thought I would share it with all you soap fans: Any actor who thinks he is the star of a soap opera is deluding himself. It just doesn’t work that way. MacDonald Carey who played Dr. Tom Horton on Days. Quoted 4/22/86. A wonderful man and had done movies for years before they asked him to come over to a soap opera Days and that person was William Bell.
I agree Victor should step back and let the younger Newmans take the main roles .I really do get tried of victor getting his own way.Hey that’s not the way it works in the real world. OH yes we are talking about the soaps aren’t we.
I am tired of Victor and Nikki and would love to see him on the back burner. My favorite character is Sharon. I like Daisy and tired of Phyllis and Nikki’s winning. I would LOVE more Abbotts all of them! I pray Drucilla will come back. I really hate waisting my time on un talented Chelsea character. It bores me. Sorry but that is how i strongly feel
sharon really they have turned her into a unwatchable **itch
i am waiting for victor to come and throw her out on her *ss
with tucker behind her
she is plain sickening period
love victor and nikki
I will not miss Victor nor Nikki if they change their mind and leave. I really don’t see the point in doing the merry go round with them for years to come!!!
Never thought he was leaving!
I am sorry that he is staying. I can’t stand him when he comes on I leave the room. Him and Nikki are the most sickening people and they sure could get rid of Phyillis what a bitch she is another one I leave the room. Actually it is getting to the point where I could careless if I watch it. The only good couple that is on there is Victoria and Billy and than he is leaving what a shame.
I am excited! I really like Eric Braeden as an actor. I am a huge fan of his character, Victor Newman!
yea joe victor rocks
It simply wouldn’t be “the Young and the Restless” without the omnipotent, inimitable Eric Braeden in his signature role of Victor Newman. GREAT NEWS for fans of the show everywhere!
i see MTS getting the ax, or going to recurring JFP hates older ladies. Hope JC is the exception.
Awesome!!!!
Time for a change Y&R. Eric Braeden should not continue to dominate storyline. There are other talented cast members who should be showcased and not sacrificed for one character or the hiring of another big star. Learn from your mistakes Sony and JFP.
Very Happy!! Would not be Y&R without him. True Y&R fans realize this.
I’m not too crazy about Vic most of the time, but I’m glad he’s staying for continuity sake. I just hope they write him more age-appropriate. And use him a little less often 🙂
I am not surprised but I do hope the new team will do something new with Victor and Nikki. I have never wated tears or smiles on this star-crossed duo. There is nothing redeemable about Victor Newman, and Nikki’s dependence on him at the expense of her own well-being and strength is sad in this day and age. I hope they will be reunited and maybe go through something that makes them realize it is time to make amends, reunite their family, and enjoy a story that is not so vindictive or deplorable or that sets back relationships a couple… Read more »
I like the character Victor and I am glad Eric is playing him, but over the years the character hasn’t shown any growth. The writers have turned him into a stereotype. I would like to see a story about Victor aging instead trying to have him act like he still in his thrities. Victoria or Adam should really compete for the head spot instead of trying to make Daddy happy. I would even be happy to see Sharon boot him off his throne and have the writers tell an honest story of what is like for a man who once… Read more »
I am happy, happy, happy that Mr. Eric Braeden is staying on at Y&R. He could never, ever be replaced. Hope that he received a huge pay increase,he deserves it. he is a great actor,and great man. I am just over the top happy for all of his devoted fans, myself included. Best news that I’ve heard recently. I am looking forward to many more years of seeing Mr. Braeden do what he does best,and that is to act, a craft that he has finely honed to perfection, over many many years. Did I mention that I am so HAPPY… Read more »
Best news! Eric Braeden is the Young and the Restless without a doubt. The summer
proved it when he was on vacation it was a complete bore. Looking forward to seeing
him for many more years.
rosalie i could not agree more its been boring as he**
sick of sharon and her bitchy self wait till victor gets back
like the old saying “katie bar the door”
Yow that old Victor a real sweetheart fed rats to his first wifes lover and held him in a cell cause he thought his wife was carrying the lovers child not his incorrect I believe her name was Julia, and did not lift a finger to help Sharon save Skye in that stupid volcano plot abuses Nikki and his kids and they still go back. I really feel sorry for Sharon Case she will probably in the end lose her job because of the black hole MAB wrote her in.
Very happy. The soap is not the same without him.
right on matt you know who makes a good soap
I am happy that he is staying. I do though wish he would have a more grownup part. I like the rough side of him, but wish he would use it to get his family back together. After all he has said in the past that family is very important, but he doesn’t show it enough.
I think that the Victor character has been ruined beyond repair. I would hope that women in 2012 would not put up with a character like Victor who verbally, emotionally, and in Diane Jenkins’ case when he threw her out of the ambulance, physical abuse. That’s not entertainment! The character is dated. Who ever heard of a man Victor’s age being the heart throb of young women and beating up on men forty years younger. He looks ridiculous. As for EB, the reports of his having tantrums on the set because the script isn’t to his liking is ridiculous. That,… Read more »
sorry katherine victor makes y and r the storyline with diane jenkins
aka carly from atwt totally sucked, as for EB liking things his way
so what he is the main star and y and r
and maybe you should change the channel
Met Eric once loved him in real life. Glad he is staying on. the show would not be the same without him. I figure next week someone is going to be found dead and everyone will think its Victor,,,,,He was on the phone did he ever make into the building? Victor is the man’s man. Live forever Victor!
KAY KAY SORRY YOU DO NOT LIKE VICTOR BUT IT SEEMS EVERYONE ELSE DOES IT HAS SUCKED THE LAST 2 YRS PERIOD ERIC BRADEN HAS TO BE FRONT AND CENTER SORRY, BUT THATS THE WAY THE SOAPS GO I PERSONALLY HOPE THEY GET RID OF SHARON CASE AND AS A MATTER OF FACT ALL MY FRIENDS THINK THE SAME, SHE HAS SLEPT WITH EVERYONE IN GENOA CITY, VICTOR THE SAME BUT ITS A MANS WORLD ON SOAPS AND WOMEN ALWAYS PLAY SECOND FIDDLE BUT ANYWAY I DO LOVE VICTOR SORRY IF YOU DO NOT FEEL THE SAME WAY HE MUST… Read more »
Soooooooooooo happy that Victor will remain, the show will never be the same without him and I, after all these years will not watch it anymore. All the young stars stink. The only ones to watch are the old timers. The show will fall to the bottom of the barrel if Victor ever leaves. I agree that Sharon should leave the show, never liked her from day one, but of course it is the writers that make her the way she is, which means she must be a good actress. We have to blame the writers for the story lines,… Read more »
I was very disappointed when I heard Victor would not be on Y&R anymore. I vowed to never watch it again, as did my mother and aunt and several friends who have been watching for years. I have been watching for forty years since I was a teenager from the first day Y&R aired. I am beyond thrilled that Victor is staying ! Y&R would never survive without him. Thanks to all who made negotiations !
Without Victor the soap would not be the same.
Yes! I was really hoping he was going to stay on the show :)))
I am stoked that Eric is staying! He is without a doubt the #1 character, followed by Adam! Love the character and love the show! I def can’t stand Phyllis! Cut her!!!
Great news to have Mr. Eric Braeden on Y&R for a few more years, great actor, great man. Looking forward to seeing new stories by new writers and watching Eric Braeden do what he does best and that is to make every scene that he is in, as real and as great as he possibly can. He never fails his fans,he is simply the very best.
This goes to show that the Y&R Producers have respect for their long-time employees and their long-time fans. WAY TO GO! Eric Braeden is the royalty of Y&R and deserves all the props! TGVN reigns! 🙂 So glad for this news!
I am soooooo happy Eric is staying and signed another contract 🙂 I really like watching his character Victor..i always go to bat for him where he is right or wrong lol lol lol,,,his kind side reminds me of my Dad that lives in Australia so when i see Victor being kind to people it makes me think about my Dad a lot lol lol 🙂 I am looking forward to how Victor deals with Jack in the coming episodes..Keep up the great work Eric..you are an awesome actor and a real pleasure to watch 🙂 Also loved you in… Read more »
Sooo happy he is staying on !!!! Wouldnt be the same wth out him. yeeeuuuhhh!!
I am so happy Eric (victor) is staying,happy,happy I have been his fan since he started that role in which he plays very,very well. Thank You Sony and Thank You Eric for the role tha you play so very well.
I mainly watch the show to see what victor and nikki are doing, they should always be together, now why didn”t phyllis get punished for attempting to kill paul and chrickett
i would like to see JUSTICE