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Jeanne Cooper's Final Scene With Jess Walton! Last Y&R Performance Aired May 3rd!
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In one of the most touching scenes, given the fact of the passing of legendary soap icon Jeanne Cooper yesterday, The Young and the Restless confirmed that last Friday’s May 3rd episode was the last appearance and episode taped by the Daytime Emmy winner and mainstay of Genoa City for 40 years!
According to Y&R writer Brent Boyd, Cooper’s last scene was the most appropriate of all, to have it with long-time nemesis turned friend, Jill (Jess Walton). Boyd took to his Twitter account to relate “The last image of Jeanne Cooper on Y&R is of her ascending the stairs telling Jill, “I think I can manage. Good night.” A fitting end.”
Boyd also let fans know that this was not originally slated to be Cooper’s last appearance, “She was in episodes for 4 weeks after, but wasn’t well enough to work. Intention was to give Jill/Kay honest, emotional scene.” In story, Katherine had returned home to the Chancellor mansion after being discharged from the hospital, where she’d undergone surgery for a brain tumor.
So we ask you, Jeanne’s beloved fans, was this heartbreaking to watch? Do you feel some closure for Katherine and Jill, as you watched their last exchange? Did you feel the love between the two? Were you moved by Jess’s final look at Katherine? The answer to us was a resounding, “Yes”. Share your thoughts! If you have not seen the final moment, you can watch it below!
I knew in my heart when I was watching that scene Jeanne was saying goodbye to all of us. I think Jess and Jeanne felt it too, because there was such a vibe of sadness and finality about that scene- that we all felt it. I am glad that was her last scene because it was perfect, simple and not sloppy sentimental – just touching and to the point.
As for the character of Katherine, I would hope they will have her pass off camera- don’t recast, not even for a death bed scene or to wrap up her storyline– let Jeanne’s last scene be Katherine’s as well.
Same here…no recast…let her pass off camera.
Amen!
I think this was shot and placed in the vault to use if/when they needed it. I wonder if she shot this after the original was shot. To me she looked sick and frail but when she came home from the hospital and met with the surprise from Murphy and family she did not look sick. Maybe a day or two days before she went into the hospital the first time.
I agree. She will be missed…. I feel like I lost a family member..
I totally agree with you. I thought the same thing. Really going to miss Ms. Cooper.
Mary SF, you took the words right out of my mouth. I also felt that was the last we would see of Kathrine and she was telling all of us good bye…..Thank you Jeanne Cooper for the last 40 years, may you rest in peace.
I agree also. Just as they killed off JR in Dallas when Larry Hagman passed, they should do the same with Catherine’s character now that Jeanne is gone. I can’t see anyone else playing these two icons. Maybe they’ll kill her off by saying she died in her sleep that night, after saying goodnight to Jill (and us). No excuses, just cut to the chase, since we all know she’d been sick for a while.
RIP, sweet Duchess.
I agree, they should let her pass in her sleep. It was as if it was Goodnight to us all, so sad I cried. No one can ever take her place. RIP Mrs. C.
I have watched Y & R from the beginning. I loved Catherine Chancellor and thought Jean Cooper was a terrific actress. She cannot be replaced, so please do not try. She is an icon for that soap and NO ONE can to the character as well as she did.
We will miss you, Jean Cooper! RIP! God bless you!
I also have watched this show for many years and cannot imagine another Katherine Chancellor .
I thought the same as the scene played out. She looked so frail as she ascended those stairs. Sweetly-sorrowful goodbye.
I totally agree with you. It was a perfect ending to what Jill and Mrs. C had all those years. My heart is breaking knowing that we won’t be seeing Jeanne any longer. She has been my idol on the show. I adore her. A lot of the advice she has given to her co-workers on the show when they came to her, I actually understood a lot of them and turned around and gave the same advice to my family and friends. I am going to miss her terribly. It is going to be very difficult to watch the show which I have been watching since 1973 and not see the beautiful Mrs. C. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Y & R has been family to all those who were cast in it and I am sure they are all having a hard time going on without her. RIP Jeanne. We love and miss you very much.
Y&R hopefully will honor jeanne cooper with one week of shows when Katherine’s death hits Genoa city with Brock, Phillip, Mac , Nina, chance join murPhy, Jill , Nicki and the entire cast grieve. Hopefully filled with 40 years of flashbacks . Jill and Cain storyline will be meaty regarding chancellor. Wouldn’t be great if Brenda Dickson and Deborah Adair can make cameos as well?
I wish they would repeat that episode so I can record it cause I watched but didn’t record. I would love to watch it again & keep it. I will miss that mischievous laugh of hers.
Do not replace Katherine, there was only one who could play that part and that was Jeanne Cooper. R.I.P. Dear Soul.
I have to agree. To recast after that non planned final scene “Good Night” she was able to shoot due to health and the unfortunate passing would just be in some way disrespectful. She is irreplaceable, and it made it that much more perfect that “Jill” was the only one in the scene with her. In some way Im sure fans felt that Good Night was to all of them as well. She will be be missed and never replaced in our hearts.
i agree do not re-cast, it was the perfect ending to a wonderful lady who will be truly missed by all her fans, let her go DO NOT RECAST PLEASE
The only person who could play Ms C is Joan Collins. I will truly miss Ms. C who was very elegant and a friend to all who watched Y&R. I had noticed how frail she was getting and her walk sometimes was a little wabbly.
Y&R owes Jean Cooper the honor of retiring “Kay” in all her glory and I believe that she “Kay” will somehow manage to handover the reins to Jill in spite of the current storyline with that boring, and unbelievable character Cain and while we are at it, can Lily leave yet? Most boring couple on Daytime TV …Goodnight Jean
It was beautiful and strange all at the same time. I saw when Jill was asking do u need help up the stairs, she was looking unusually thinner, and it felt genuine not acting. I loved that scene and their interaction. Being 51 yrs old I grew up with this show watching with my mom since I can remember. Mom is gone now. Then a couple days later I read mrs C has died and I cried for a while, saying what the hell happened. My heart goes out to all of us, and her family. I am so sorry for your loss. We have lost a true legend….
This scene brought tears to my eyes. She looked so fragile. May she rest in peace.
Amen
i love mrs.C..I record it everyday and watch it several times..i would wonder how they are going to write catherine out of the show? i feel a memorial would be befitting..to bring all the previous and new cast together..bring back brock
catherine will b missed more then words can say
Oh, that brings tears to the eyes. It so sad that we’ll never get to see her act again. And if we’re upset, I can’t even imagine how broken hearted her castmembers and family are.
A truly great lady, a wonderful actor. We won’t see her like again.
I cried through that whole show just knowing she was ill in real life. It seemed so fitting though. As it turned out to be her last scene, I guess it was meant to be.
Oh, so sad. I didn’t know that was her final scene. Glad I saw the ep. But I was hoping for some more episodes with her in them.
…………. i hope that Y/R does not recast this role. I believe all the fans want the character to be honored in a tribute likened to Lila Q on General hospital. It would only be fitting.
LOVE IT !!!
The final scene seemed almost prophetic. It made me cry. Please, Please don’t recast her character. Let only Jeanne be Katherine Chancelor.
that was sad seeing as what the future held, and fitting
PLEASE DO NOT RECAST!!!!!!! There was only ONE DUCHESS!
What a perfect, poignant scene for such a wonderful lady. It made me weep. Goodbye, to the magnificent Jeanne Cooper, and her lovely character, Katherine Chancellor.
I hope they do some kind of retrospective of Jeanne/Mrs C throughout the years. JFP probably won’t.
JFP absolutely will. This woman knows her reputation in this industry, and has been working overtime NOT to offend or shock viewers of this show. There will be a huge elaborate tribute which Jeanna deserves, and I think JFP will produce the you-know-what out of it. JFP bashing is old news. Lol. She has done nothing wrong as EP. She has done nothing particularly right either, but staying the course and not rocking the boat is sometimes the better choice. Persoanlly, I have found myself wishing for some patented JFP sweeps stunts to ramp up the interest on this very boring show. I will be watching faithfully to watch how they deal with Jeanne‘s passing. I know it will be handled with class and tact.
What a beautiful final scene!!!!! RIP Jeanne Cooper you will be missed & NEVER forgotten
This is so reminiscent of when John Ingle died. His last scenes were also very poignant and telling. You can’t help but think there is another hand in all of it.
I totally agree, Leslie. If they do write in Katherine’s passing, they could do it like GH did Edward’s. The viewers never saw Edward only the characters such as Monica, Tracy and Michael saying their goodbyes. I had tears in my eyes watching Jeanne’s final scene. Such a grand lady.
That is the hand of God Leslie. Things like that do not just happen for no reason. 🙂
You are so right.
It was a very sad scene. They could never recast Jeanne cooper she was one of a kind.
the day this segment aired i felt something so deep in my soul – i thought to my self what if this is jeanne’s last televised scene…………and i just started to cry.
yes i could really fill the real love between these two women jumping off the screen – it was awesome!
i have this saved to my computer…………….
Beautiful, yet hard to watch. Bless her heart; she knew.
It was very beautiful, and yes, I’m sure we all felt it was her last scene.
I did not get to see this, I am so glad you posted this. Yes it was enough said between Katherine and Jill. Peace be with Jeanne, I will miss her as I have watched Y&R from day one with my Mom, she has since gone, but I still watch and look forward to many more days with you.
Could not have been written or acted any better. Let it be and give her a wonderful send off on the show. I cried like a baby.
In that scene I don’t think it was the characters this was Jeanne and Jess saying good night and goodbye. Beautiful simple yet said volumes. A true classy lady who should be honored like John Ingles & Anna Lee were on General Hospital. Legacy.
I will miss the great Jeanne Cooper in this soap more than I can say. I watched today with hope that her passing would be addressed in some way either at the beginning or end of the show. In my opinion, it is time for an on air tribute not just tweets from fellow actors. I’m sure all the Y&R actors are mourning her passing but the writers should acknowledge her passing on air. I find this to be disrespectful to say the least!
I don’t think they were being disrespectful- right now, all people connected to the show are grieving they haven’t even buried her yet– I think they are too upset and too raw right now– give them time. I think it is a bit soon for them to do a tribute. Wouldn’t you rather see them do it properly and not rush it? Everyone knows she has passed- they don’t have to announce on air– and the tribute will come and it will meaningful and deeply respectful– so give them a break it just happened yesterday.
Perhaps just a short statement is what I meant and not a tribute show which I’m sure will follow. Not everyone who watches knows, remember the Y & R following is vast in nursing homes and hospitals and loyal fans could have missed the news postings. I have personally informed 3 fans that hadn’t heard. I just think an announcement would have been appropriate. Just my opinion.
i was wondering why no acknowledgement was made on the show today about mrs.cooper,i hope they are going to do something on air for her.she was a grand lady my husband and i loved her.the last part she played was as if it was meant for her to say goodbye
I do hope Y&R does the right thing in honor and memory of Jeanne Cooper and the character — Katherine Chancellor — she created and gave such life and evolution for 40 years!!!
I believe JFP and Josh Griffith know full well the legacy of this actress and character and will celebrate both well. Sadly, it was only a few years ago, MAB engineered the mistaken death of Katherine and we had a big funeral. There likely will be another direction just as satisfying. And I can only imagine what thoughtful plotlines are unraveled with the passing of the character. That way, in daytime drama, characters can keep giving and entertaining even after they go.
This is sad, as much as losing other veterans as John Ingle, Helen Wagner, Eileen Herlie, James Mitchell, and Frances Reid. These people truly are like family to us in the audience.
It is so nice how these unplanned things sometimes turn out perfectly. That as the last scene for Jill And Katherine was perfect. It captured their relationship BRILLIANTLY without even really trying. There was the obvious affection between the women. There was Jill‘s little girl lost face not wanting to lose another mother figure. There was the awkward hesitation and both of them trying not to show too much emotion. There was Katherine‘s stubborn refusal of help from Jill to go up the stairs. As funny as their battle scenes were back in the day, I am SOOOOOO glad this was her last scene, instead of Jill railing at her calling her a “stubborn old fool“ or “miserable old lizard“. There will be plenty of flashback fodder! A very nice, dignified, symbolic ending for Jeanne and Katherine, and a special honour for Jill and Jess. It would be very nice if the soaps did not tape ahead, and it could be written so Katherine passed away in her sleep following that exchange with Jill, but I know that‘s not possible. I hope Jess is kept around to play out this next chapter in the story. And God Bless Jeanne and her family.
This really, really touched me. God Bless Everyone
I felt the concern in Jill’s voice and have for a while you could tell she was worried even when she offered to help kathrine up the stairs I know all her Y&R Family are at a loss for words just as we all are she was and will always be a very important part of our lives
It was beautifully written/acted and brought tears to my eyes. I am so sad that she is gone but thankful she is at peace. I hope Y&R gives her a fitting tribute.
Very emotional for me but what a great ending for the both of them…I hope you do not replace her…….
This is the best sendoff that a great actress could ask for. Just let this be the last scene with Katherine / Jeanne. And give her the tribute she deserves.
Jeanne and Katherine’s stairway to heaven ..
It actually is fitting… now that we know that will be the last time we see Jeanne as Katherine. I loved the scene with Jess/Jill! So sad to think we will not see Jeanne again. I will miss her as Katherine so much! Again my thoughts are with her family and hope she is at peace… but the idea that she could be an angel watching over Y&R is a good thought to hope for too!
Katherine, I will miss seeing you on the Y&R, But you are at rest now. May GBU & your family. I am glad it ended this way with Jill and Mrs. Chancelor also. There was a since of peace in that scene, wasn’t there? I am saddened that there won’t be anymore scenes with Katherine in them. I hope she isn’t replaced either. To me, there IS NO REPLACEMENT for her. R.I.P <3 We love you
Thank you for including this clip Michael, I have been wanting to see their final scene. It does seem that the actors knew that would probably their (and Jeanne’s) final scene. How great that they were able to do t hat, and it’s so fitting that they had the final scenes with Jill and Catherine. As it should be!
A very fitting and final scene for Jeanne/Katherine – I watched it again here at work…
They won’t recast the role – I’m sure JFP and JG will have Katherine pass away in her sleep and put together a nice show honoring not only Katherine but Jeanne Cooper as well – SHE CAN NEVER, EVER BE REPLACED!!
IMO, Katherine’s passing will no doubt create great story for “Y & R”!
What a fitting last sign – I hope they do a special show in tribute to the wonderful contributions she made to our world and the world of the Y&R. There’s not an actress out there who could fill her shoes – recast is surely out of the question. I do hope they have a beautiful funeral – even though there’s much closure in this final espisode.
It was a very touching scene and yes it did give you the impression that they had settled their differeces, It did bring tears to my eyes especially watching it now knowing that she has truly passed. She is going to be missed by so many people. She has touched so many in the years that she has been on the show.. Love you Mrs. C and may God be with you….. bless you…… and keep you in his arms.. <3
Jeanne was brilliant and will be truly missed, no one could ever fill her shoes. I thought the scenes between Jess/ Jill and Jeanne/ Katherine were fun to watch. Rest in peace and Thank you for bringing an amazing character to an awesome soap.
Katherine’s last scene was very moving. Jeanne Cooper was a truly remarkable actress and will be missed by all Y&R fans and colleagues. Sincerest Sympathy to her loving family and cast members. Jeanne is a new star in heavenly host.
Jan
Jeanne was amazing, she was made to play Katherine, she will be missed. Thank you for playing this great character on an awesome soap. No one could fill her shoes. Watching scenes between her and Jill were sometimes comical and other times very heartfelt. Jeanne God Bless and Thank you!!
They already knew her time was short. Whatever she had(infection?)must have been nasty. I don’t think Jeanne would approve of canning Murphy, Esther and Jill, who have no reason to be there but for a Ms. Chancellor. I say RECAST with a younger actress, but made up to be Katherine’s age. Katherine is too much involved in everyone’s life to NOT be re-cast. Are you going to ask and pay everyone to re-write, re-memorize and re-shoot everything “in the can” already? It’s NO slight to re-cast her. It’s entertainment. The show MUST go on. A new Katherine would be a living legacy for all fellow actors and fans of Y&R. Those who disagree…are you looking through the wrong end of the telescope? Jeanne might have hand picked her replacement before she passed, for all we know!
Murphy was hardly seen and I think even if Jeanne had lived his days would have been numbered on that show. As for Jill she was a full character in her own right before becoming Mrs Chancellor’s aid and sleeping with Phillip her husband- so I don’t think they need to write out Jill, just because Katherine is gone. As for Esther, a few years back when they did a fake death of Katherine, Esther inherited half the house- don’t see why that can’t still be- causing conflict with Jill– plus Esther still has a connection to GC in her daughter Chloe and granddaughter. Or there are other rich residents that could take Esther as their maid if they wanted her to stay a maid. There are some characters that should not be recast and Katherine Chancellor is one of them– the character’s death will change the landscape of GC, but death in real life does that- so I think most fans will not want the role recast- and it doesn’t mean all the characters connected to her will no longer be necessary if she wasn’t recast
“Most fans” can’t even name our Vice President(neither can he)! You don’t want the show to turn into a deluge of Katherine flashbacks, especially now where the drama between so many is coming to a head. Common sense would dictate who stays and who goes. I’ve been watching for 37 years. Because Jeanne played the character so well, she has set the bar high for anyone else to compare. But if you want to do a little teary eyed funeral and a few episodes to commemorate her passing instead of a living legacy of another carrying on Jeanne Cooper’s great contribution on a weekly basis, then pray for “no re-cast”, and she’ll be forgotten sooner than last week’s 15000 stock market high!
the one way i liken a recast…. as ok…. is if they hire some other person from a R.I.P…. series..
like Marj Dusay. Alexandra Spaulding, GL
like Victoria Windham. Rachel Corey, AW
like Elizabeth Hubbard. Lucinda Walsh, ATWT
i’m sure there are more wonderful talents to consider
with all due respect.
Jeanne Cooper knows the ins and outs of the business.
I can’t believe this, i just can’t. she was a staple in the show, like ice cream and cake at a birthday party. you must publish thewhole rsults. what was wrong. The show will never be the same. I will always cherish the show and her in it. I loved her like as if I was there as my Grandmother and I would have been honored to play a part in the soap. God Bless.
When I saw that scene of Mrs. C. I nevered dreamed that was her last appearence. What a preformance. Will miss you fine lady, and may you be at peace with your God.
I recognize the significant contribution Jeanne Cooper has made to daytime and she should be recognized for it. However, I’ve only watched Y&R for a few years and I am not so invested in her character. Except for one critical point – Katharine is Victor’s only friend. He turns on his wives, he turns on his kids, but not Kay. Victor needs Kay in his life to give him an opportunity at redemption after each dirty deed. In a world of characters coming and going, rising from the dead and recasts, please recast Kay.
No Mark their are some characters that just can’t be replaced JC is KC check on you tube for some old scenes of Katherine I do not think even EB or anyone else would want a recast. When Douglas Watson/Mac Cory on AW died unexpectedly they just wrote in that he died while out of town. No actress would want to fill those shoes. RIP my lovely Jeanne!
It was indeed heartbreaking to watch–every time I watch it I cry all over again. I hope that Y&R will address the passing of Jeanne Cooper with the passing of Katherine and not recast the character. NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE could EVER fill the shoes left behind by Jeanne Cooper! P.S. I also watched the video interview you did with her last year…I laughed and cried seeing it too!
so heartbreaking heartwrenching beyond words that I cant even speak of, but I have a ? are they gonna keep her iconic opening on the show
to jeanne coopers family so very very sorry you lost this great lady she could have been a priority movie star but chose my favorite soap. she should be on the hollywood walk she has passed her actions and chin line on to corbin i am not familiar with her other two children but i am sure they share some of their great ladies qualities also she is e so rare love her and will miss her i felt very strongly that she was trying to let her fans know that she may be goin on her heavenly journey. she had great foretho ught and such a beautiful voice sometimes in h er scenes it would like she was looking right at you love to all of you a fan since 1973 xoxoxoxoxox cadillac, michigan kitten, alias kitten on the keys xooxxoxo
Yes … Yes .. Yes … I knew when I saw it! The tears Jill was fighting back, Katerhine clearing her throat when Jill asked if she wanted help and her words to the fans “I think I can manage … Goodnight.” She alwasy said in interviews she looked to see if she was going up the stairs, because “I can’t come down any older!” and that always got a laugh. She also said, “you don’t want to go up the stairs in daytime, ’cause you might never come back down.” So when I saw that scene… I knew she was letting us know she was leaving. While she could have come back as a ghost, like John from time to time, I beleive she knew she would leave the show soon. Now forever. I pray Y&R does not recast her character. I hope they install a huge portrait of her over the fireplace at the Chancellor mansion, and I dearly hope they have a weeklong funeral with old memebrs of the cast recounting stories and flashbacks of her greatest scenes. She could have had a complication from her recent show surgery, and went in her sleep, but she was KATHERINE CHANCELLOR and deserves, we all do, a tribute befitting the Duchess of Daytime! God Love her, we do!
Agree the last sence with Jill next sence she passed in her sleep and have a grand old service. all the trimmings Tears, JoAnn
I have watched the show since I ways 15 years old and I am 63 now. I have always l loved watching Jeanne Cooper in the role of Katherine Chancelor.
She was a great lady off and on Y and R won’t be the same without her. I send my prayers to the cast of Y and R and to Ms. Coopers family and friend
Your math is just a little off. If you started watching since the shows beginning and you were 15 at that time you would now be 55. Y&R has been on air for 40yrs.
Days Of Our Lives
‘Brilliant Minds’ Officially Canceled After 2 Seasons at NBC; DAYS Alum Al Calderon, OLTL Alum Teddy Sears and Zachary Quinto Among the Cast
After languishing on the bubble for months, on Friday, NBC handed down the decision and canceled the medical drama Brilliant Minds after two seasons.
Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver Wolf, who’s character and the series is inspired by the life and books of neurologist. Oliver Sacks. The series focuses on the medical mysteries of the mind, as Wolf a larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.
The final six episodes of what will now be the end of its second and final season were already set to air beginning on May 27, after being pulled off the network schedule in February as viewership saw a steep decline. Brilliant Minds second season became the lowest-rated drama on linear TV viewing, which didn’t bode well fo a network renewal, although it had its hard core fan base.
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There are some exceptional notables in the cast along with the talented Quinto that includes Days of Our Lives alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez) who joined the series in its second season as Nurse Nico Silva, and One Life to Live alum, Teddy Sears (ex-Chad Bennett) who plays Wolf’s love interest and fellow physician, Dr. Josh Nichols.
The rest of the talented cast includes: Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, and Brian Altemus.
In an ironic twist of fate on Thursday, April 30, Days of Our Lives finally revealed the actor who was Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Javi, when they announced that actor Jacob Martinez had now stepped into the role. Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming new episode, Calderon left in the spring of 2025, but will be seen in the part for the final part this month, and then on June 20, Martinez debuts as Salem’s new Javi.
Taking to his Instagram with a sorrowful and heartfelt post on the Brilliant Minds cancellation was Teddy Sears who wrote, “Thank you, Brilliant Minds. I got the call today and I didn’t want to hear, but I knew that it would come, You have to be a particular vintage to quote Don Henley from memory, but that’s the line that came to mind earlier today after I got off the phone with our inimitable showrunner Michael Grassi who delivered the news that NBC has cancelled the series”.
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Sears continued, “To say that I feel sad to be moving on from these stories, this character, and this cast and crew just doesn’t paint the entire picture. I’m sad, sure. But I’m also deeply grateful that I got hired to play this part, so proud of the stories we told, and the other actors I got to play alongside. I’m excited to see what comes next, what adventures await, and terrified to be without a professional home. A quick and heartfelt thank you to everyone, all over the globe, who found us and found themselves in us, in our characters and in our stories. We wouldn’t have been able to tell them without you. And we still have 6 fresh episodes yet to air, and I do hope you tune in enjoy the remainder of the series. They’re the best we’ve done.”
As he wrapped up his sentiments, Sears signed off with, “The more I know, the less I understand. All the things I figured out I have to learn again. I’ve been trying to get down to the heart of the matter. But everything changes…Thank you, Brilliant Minds.”
The medical drama was created and executive produced by Michael Grassi alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis and Shefali Malhoutra.
So, what do you think of NBC’s decision to cancel Brilliant Minds after two seasons? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’
Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.
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Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”
In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.
It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.
Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.
You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.
So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.
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General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?
On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.
As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.
Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?
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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.
BROTHERLY LOVE?
Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”
With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”
BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE
Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”
So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.
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