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How Would You Describe The Cast Of Y&R In One Word?
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After all the fantastic promotion by the team behind the scenes at The Young and the Restless and CBS Daytime, it all comes down to all of us tuning-in to Thursday’s airing of the top-rated soap’s 11,000th episode!
From where the story is placed leading into tomorrow, heavy emotional stakes and drama await several characters in Genoa City as well as the viewing audience.
As part of their celebration, Y&R asked; “If you could desribe the cast in one word ….” to a myriad of cast members including: Gina Tognoni, Kristoff St. John, Steve Burton, Joshua Morrow, Bryton James, Christel Khalil, Peter Bergman, Justin Hartley, Melissa Claire Egan, Daniel Goddard, Doug Davidson, Lauralee Bell, Jason Thompson, and more.
From “hard-working” to “talented” to “professional” to “awesome” and “incredible” to name just a few of their answers, it’s true that The Young and the Restless possesses some of the biggest heavy hitters in the game. That’s why our word that best describes the cast of Y&R would be: “A-list”.
But what would your one word be? Let us know in the comment section below, after you watch the cast tell you theirs after the jump!
Here it is;
One word ; ‘ Repetitive ‘
Disappointing. Only a couple actors I like seeing. Resent that Chelsea is the lead actress now.
Awesome!!!
Awesome
Mediocre comes to mind. I don’t think there’s much warmth or charisma in the cast. Everybody toes the line pretty much. There’s nobody who charges the screen like Terry Lester or Tricia Cast used to do.
marvelous
Fabulous
Diligent
Breathtaking
Flawless
Amazing
I have been a fan since the mid eighties and aside from a choice few I think the cast is terrific. To be honest, I was having send thoughts in the beginning about the Phyllis recast. But Ms Tognoni has made Phyllis hers and I am loving it. I on hope that with the Adam situation we don’t have to sit through yet another recast. I think Justin Hartley was an excellent recast. He really understood Adam from the beginning and ran with it. With wll the hype surrounding the 11,000th epieode, I am hoping they bring Lauren to the front of th canvas more. I alwwys loved her and Michael together. Perfect fit. I am enjoying the clips at the beginning of the show. Love the flasbacks. Unless I am looking at things the wrong way, I always thought that the Abbotts were one of, I not the main core family of the show. With that being said, I was hoping that Beth Maitland (Traci), and Eileen Davidson (Ashley) would get a chance to have their moment to speak. They both have wonderful back stories Who cannot forget the wonderful cat fights between Traci and Lauren over first Danny and then Brad. And If I am remembering correctly, Victor impregnating Ashley, having her aborting said baby and having the situation winding her up in a mental hospital. Classic soap opera at its best. With that being said, congrats on this amaing milestone.
Agreement here… on all counts!
Agreed, soapqueen….
I’d like to add that, as I suspected, Chloe insinuated herself into Chelsea’s household and life methodically and successfully. I said this character’s insanity lives on.
I despise her right now. Thus, kudos to Elizabeth H for breaking the monotony that is Y&R lately…….she is one incredibly, fab actress. This woman’s capability of reeling us in by making us feel things we don’t want to feel, is an art.
I pay homage to you, Chloe/Elizabeth. At present, Chloe and Mariah are two characters that seize, grab and hold!!!!!
I to agree with you Celia. Chole did just kind of barge in and take over. I am hoping for some interesting confrontations between her and Mariah. You know those to are a hot mess waiting to happen!! At this point I would rather see Chole and Mariah go at then Billy and Cane sniping at each other. I am also wondering how much longer they are going to drag out the Sully situation.
Oh! one word? Monotonous. Other than what I’ve already said.
Troopers. Anyone who can deliver that god awful writing with a straight face is a trooper.
I would say wasted talent. oh wait that’s two words..lol
The request was a word for the cast… Talented!
As for the last decode of plots and contrivances… save that for another day. Here’s to the actors and personalities we love (and love to) hate!
I couldn’t have said it better myself!
That’s right, Iakovos. The cast! Agreed…talented.
One word? Bergman. He is warm, funny and classy, on and off camera!
Looking at them all with the exception of Summer(H.K.) I would say without a doubt PERFECTION, TALENTED, MARVELOUS,EXCELLENCE, FANTASTIC. Your choice but any one of these would apply!
One word to describe Summer? OVER as in the character and the season! Sad about one of them!
Oh Tim your so right. I still can’t wrap my brain around September already, very sad as for Summer well that’s another story.
Depressing! Next thing you know all the malls will be filled with anger, greed and rudeness. Merry Christmas!
Tim did you forget Black Friday? That’s when the anger starts ha ha Oh happy day!
Sadly, Black Friday is turning into Black Thursday!
Tim your too funny. Pretty soon we’ll have a whole black week! Have a great weekend my friend!
Agreed, my dear Nikki….except I am really not looking forward to another sickening round of Phyllis and Billy.
Why, oh, why can’t I be okay with couple?! To be honest, I FF his every scene, with or without Phyllis. He bugs me more than she does. I can’t stand him……worse than the previous Billy.
Someone had mentioned John Paul Lavoisier. Now, I could really go for that idea…..and, he’d make a better Billy than his present role as Phillip (DOOL).
Hi CeeCee, I think its because we are so use to seeing him as kind hearted Patrick looking for his one true love Robin, so with that in mind seeing him being so mean to his brother Jack, having an affair with Phyllis, mouthing off to Trevor the way he did & always sucking up to Victoria like trying to hang on to her just incase this affair goes south. He quit being good boy on G.H. to being bad boy here. It’s funny because in a way I agree. I do think he’s doing his best but out of all the re-cast we’ve had over the years this one seems to be the hardest to re-cast. I really like Phyllis because she made the role her own and made it more reproachable where as the last one M. Stafford was too hard core for me. I’m kinda laughing to myself because I do the same thing when Summer is on. I even missed a couple of shows over the summer over her.
Hey, Nikki,
Deep down I know you’re right. I suppose the writers want to create a different Billy, albeit Billy did sleep with Sharon while she was married to Jack. So, history keeps repeating itself. Can’t be avoided in soaps. LOL.
But, I really think Billy’s lust for Phyllis is just that. Lust and infatuation. He still has strong feelings for Victoria. Methinks, he doth protest too much. So, what to make of it? Billy ants his cake and eat it too. He is a recalcitrant, spoiled, belligerent man-child….and, an untrustworthy backstabber to boot.
Summer? I’m sorry, but this girl cannot act. The scrunching up of her face and the tearless crying just do not work for me.
Your probably right about Billy’s feelings for Phyllis but I think we have to remember that there is no such thing as a happy couple on a soap. I like Chelsea & Adam but you know he’ll be gone long enough to tape his new show and she’ll get involved with Nick which will bring the brothers back to fighting again upon his return. I don’t care for Victor but this time I hope he get rid of Chloe and tells Billy that Bella is his. She is as crazy as a bed bug and does not deserve to keep Bella. She’s trying to turn her into another Delia. JMO!
@Nikki.
Yes, that’s certainly true, Nikki. No love is ever idyllic on soaps; nor does that halcyon bliss last very long.
Another thought came to me, though. Is it possible that Billy has always felt inadequate compared to Jack? Since Billy cannot seem to best Jack in anything, does he have this compelling need to ‘take’ from him? Such as his wife(s)? Billy IS the prodigal son.
Billy never really amounted to much. His salvation was Victoria; or so it seemed…..
I have lost all hope of anything getting resolved. I am still waiting for Adam’s name to be cleared of Delia’s death, posthumously, if need be. Let everyone eat crow.
It must be such a torturous life for Chloe to be so bedeviled. But, I doubt that the discovery of Adam’s innocence would make things right again in her world.
As far as I can see, Chloe has always been a manipulator….(Cane; Billy). So, Delia’s death finally made her snap. In her mind’s eye she needed to ‘kill’ Adam, not only to vindicate her daughter’s death, but also to free herself from what she considers, the unfair burden of seeing Adam live a normal life with his wife and son. She needed to abate this overwhelming flood of hate that took over her life.
bum·bling
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adjective: bumbling
acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent.
(ok , ok – it’s all in the writing )
Y E S, Patrick..!!!!! All in the writing.
plastic!
Molested.
Lol. Double and triple. 4ever….you just made my day.
4ever DAYS…Y-E-P…TOTALLY!!!!! A-n-d…to the point of no return!!!!! Beyond sad.
Later.
Enduring
And with good reason – because they are Fabulous!
So-so.
overrated
If I had to use one word for this cast…it would be GRATEFUL! Grateful to be on a show that is still number one in the ratings despite YEARS of non-stories, meandering plots that go nowhere, complete history rewrites that have compromised the ages of all of the characters, Victor always coming out on top after outrageous crimes, ill-advised plot twists, pointless stunt casting, and so much more.
I have been saying for years, the one thing that would realy change the show would be to kill off Victor and staring fresh.
ITA….Hate Victor
Employed
Unwatchable.
Inspiring.
Week
Veterans
Y&R is the best of the best, as a kid I had to watch it with my mother, so I grew up watching it from the beginning with the early families, the Brooks family and the Foster family, before introducing the Newman family and all the rest of the other families.
30min show when it began, and finally going to 1hr – Y&R will stand as the best soap ever.
My word Addictive (I am still watching it and so is my mother)
Same here Adam, I have been watching it from the beginning for I watched it with my mother but once Bill Bell passed and Kay Alden was let go and the show took away the classic background music, I have given up on the show. I do turn in from time to time to see if it’s going back to it’s roots but every time I tune in I am disappointed. I love change but only if it’s for the good. The one word I can think of is SAD, SAD for it’s not like it was for year’s the classic soap that it USE to be.
My word is delightfully diverse. Ok, two words.
But I love your word Addictive!
I am so grateful for Y and R…love, love, love it despite
occasional annoyances with certain storylines, or characters,
well, just Summer really. And Ben.
I will always watch!
I agree. Summer and Stitch were always my annoyances as well. I say Stitch should have left after his mother and sister left. But addictive sums it up fo me as well. They keep writing and I’ll keep watching!!!
Just happy to read that there’s another person out there who recalls the Brookes’ and Fosters’ families… separate stories, equal air-time. And the music was the best! We’v seen all the changes, some good and many not so good. Somehow, we remain loyal.
Spectacular! I love all of the characters, especially the new Adam!
Couldn’t agree more. Been watching for years loved watching Nick and Sharon grow up. Glad they are still on it. What would Y&R be withou Sharon and her crazy eyes.
Ageless! I grew up with a lot of the core cast and we are all around the same age. Now they look like they haven’t aged much at all. Me, on the other hand….(LOL)
Superficial ! Nothing is real it is all a show all a stage no one is real they just play their parts ! It is called a Imitation of Life! As Sandra Dee said to Lana Turner in the movie this is not a stage this is real life ! Like to see some real news not pandering to your audience
Miracle workers– okay that is two words, but that is how I would describe any cast that can take the crap that this show has to endure behind the scenes from networks slashing budgets, to mediocre writing, to soul killing producers to endless behind the scenes drama and uncertainty– and still turn in even on bad days a decent performance to brilliant ones with the odd good script that still excels– to me that is a miracle worker.
On a side note– and I am sure there will be a thread on this at some point— but the cabin blowing up was hedging their bets- if JH stays, Adam will have gotten out and have the same face– if JH leaves, they recast and Adam has plastic surgery again because of his burns- if they re do his face a third time– I think the fourth face change is free– LOL
If he got out. He was in a heap on the floor after Chole shot him. If he survives that he is definitely the Energizer Bunny. And what about Chelsea? Depending upon how close she was, whose to say what she is going to wind up looking like. Unless of course, she’ll be fine, so Nick can play the hero and spend his time babysitting Connor and Chelsea, and they can have their affair well under way for when he comes back. I bet Victor feels real good right about now
LOL! Mary SF! Fourth face free…hilarious!
I was thinking maybe they’ll do a GH spin…he gets out, dazed, confused, amnesia, which gives Justin time to be off screen for his new show. Meanwhile, off camera he could be held hostage ala Todd/Victor was at the end of OLTL or (James Caan by Kathy Bates in Misery). If Justin’s not keeping the role than he does a full Jason Morgan…amnesia and a new face. Hahaha…soaps!
I can’t believe it’s been a week without the thread about the cabin explosion, and now the “mysterious glove” with Adam’s ring… that glove has been used too many times! Worse than OJ!
promising
Pissed!
A somewhat inconsistent “ENSEMBLE.”
Well, I live on the west coast and watch recordings later than most. It feels safe that no one reads what I write. I stand by my comment, but want to say how talented the cast remains. Every time a beloved character leaves it is difficult. It is difficult when a new character or replacement of character arrives. Then the deck is shuffled.
Thanks for my years of enjoyment!
i would love to see the greatest couple on the show get back together which is chelsea and adam and please dont put her with nick let nick and sharon be together and bring back adam where it will be worth watching right now it is boring let somebody be happy i mean everybody in this world is happy sometimes please hurry and bring back adam character
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
Photo: JPI
FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
Photo: JPI
SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Marks Unprecedented 16,000th Episode Milestone with New Cast Photo
Today’s Monday, July 13 episode of General Hospital marks it 16,000 episode to air on the ABC television network. It is a remarkable milestone. The previous television record was held by Guiding Light which clocked in at 15,762 episodes before it went off the air on CBS in 2009.
To mark the occasion, the cast, crew and creative team of General Hospital celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony on the Prospect Studios lot in Los Angeles back on Monday, June 1, 2026.
In addition, GH has released a new cast photo taken the day of the on set celebration. Pictured in the photo are front row: Rory Gibson, Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski, Asher Antonyzyn, Giovanni Mazza, Braedyn Bruner, Dean Geyer and Nathan Dean.
Featured in the back row are: Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, Kristen Vaganos, Rebecca Herbst, Dominic Zamprogna, Alexa Havins, Cameron Mathison, Brooke Kerr, Cynthia Watros, Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Jane Elliot, Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Maura West, Donnell Turner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Tanisha Harper, Kelly Thiebaud, Kristina Wagner, Lynn Herring, Chris McKenna, Katelyn MacMullen and Sawandi Wilson.
In addition, the official GH social media handles shared these sentiments along with some other photos from the cake cutting: “Today’s episode of General Hospital is the 16,000th produced since the show’s inception in 1963. It’s a milestone we couldn’t let pass by without taking some time to celebrate as a family (and, of course… eating some cake). 🍰 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it.”
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE 16,000th Episode?
The 16,000th episode will feature Jason Morgan returning to the town of Port Charles, Anna and Valentin (James Patrick Stewart) reuniting, and a new surgeon, Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) joining the staff of ‘General Hospital.’
GENERAL HOSPITAL HOLDS SEVERAL RECORDS
Now in its 64th year, Emmy Award-winning daytime drama General Hospital is currently both the longest-running scripted American drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production.
General Hospital holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award a record 18 times. Will they do it again and make it 19 in 2026? Stay tuned for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations tomorrow on Tuesday, July 14 to find out if GH will be going for gold in the category, once again.
The ABC daytime drama series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley and premiered back on April 1, 1963. Frank Valentini is the current executive producer with Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten are the show’s co-head writers.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu.
What do you think of the new cast photo marking General Hospital’s 16000th episode? What do you think of the accomplishment to have that many episodes of a television show and its still thriving and kicking? Share your thoughts and congrats for everyone in front of the camera and behind the scenes on this milestone airing.
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