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Jordi Vilasuso & Wife Katilin Address His Exit From Y&R On Latest Episode of Their Podcast ‘Making It Work’

During the fourth episode of their new podcast, Making It Work, Jordi and Katilin Vilasuso opened up the show by discussing his departure from The Young and the Restless on-air this week.
As fans of the CBS daytime drama know, Jordi’s character of Rey Rosales was killed-off in a three-car crash. Only, Rey’s death happened off-camera. Many fans of Jordi’s, and the storyline, were not too pleased that he did not get to tape any goodbye scenes.

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Jordi commented on the podcast, “Bye-bye, Rey Rosales,” and that he had “so much fun” and that working on Y&R was “a great experience”.
Citing what several fans said on Twitter on Vilasuso’s exit, Kaitlin shared: “It was what it was. But it’s really nice that people are saying, ‘Rey deserved better than that! Sweet Rey.”
Peter Bergman (Jack) was one of the Y&R cast members that called Jordi upon noting his departure from the soap. Jordi noted that Peter’s message to him: “Was so encouraging, it was beautiful what he said. He was sorry that he couldn’t say goodbye (in person), And we hardly worked together, because Jack and Rey rarely crossed paths.” Thus illustrating why Bergman is a champ of the daytime genre and for his fellow performers.

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The topic of discussion switched to the subject of miscarriage on the podcast, and how the couple is dealing with that, and tips they learned to be there for one another through the shared experience, and more.
You can listen to the Vilasuso’s excellent new podcast here.
Now, share your thoughts on Jordi’s exit from Y&R and the sentiments he shared, via the comment section below.
This regime is trash Jordi , your better off getting off this sinking ship. Rey was reduced to empty coffee shop visits nodding along with the boring wedding plans of Mariah and Tessa. The Rosales were on fire until Josh Griffith came along again to screw up the show for the second time. Rey/ Mia/ Arturo was sooo good and till then his character s been totally sidelined. Rey deserved at the very least to go out in the carcrash after a Chelsea affair or in the line of fire with Chance to blame. Your body should nt have been identified so at least there could be hope for the fans to get Rey and Mia back one day. Always held out hope Mia would show up again with your baby and not your brothers!
But like this just shows again Josh Griffith must be getting paid with food stamps! Certainly not worth whatever little budget y n r seems to have left these days.
The Rosales family were done dirty…the second Josh Griffith (headwriter) stepped back in as top scribe. They were all shown the door except Rey, who was reduced to nothing more than a peripheral character. Griffith couldn’t wait to finish the family off with Jordi’s lackluster exit.
So sad to see him go they need to fired the writer jordy is a fantastic actor
I was so sorry that they released Rey, he was an amazing actor, will miss him a lot.
I was so sorry to see you leave the show, but more so, the way in which it was done.
I am sorry that you were so disrespected by the so-called team of YnR writers and your exit was so fast and unexpected at that time. You held that Police Station together by yourself with a Ghost Chief. I wish you well Jordi and I am sure there is a another show waiting on hand for you.
I was so disappointed in Y/R in how they did the Rosales family altogether; let alone Rey. It’s like Y/R cased Latinos for “test time checkboxes” then discarded the characters when the test was done. Makes me so mad … Rey, Mia, Arturo, Lola had SO MUCH potential to shake things up in Genoa City.
Sly…I don’t know if Y&R was testing the Rosales, but like you I am really disappointed on how they treated the family and Rey especially. It seems it’s really hard for new families to break into Genoa City with any meaningful, long term storyline.
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Jamie Martin Mann and Ashley Puzemis Join the Cast of Days of our Lives

Some SORASing is going down on Days of our Lives! Announced today, Jamie Martin Mann will now be portraying the teenage version of Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Theresa’s (Jen Lilley) son, Tate Black.
In addition, Ashley Puzemis joins the Peacock streaming soap opera as Holly, the now teenaged daughter of the late Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) and Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker).
According to Soap Opera Digest, both actors are set to make their debuts on the October 9th episode, as it looks like DAYS is beefing up its teen scene with some fresh faces for some teen angst.
Will Tate or Holly be a troublemaker causing drama for their parents? Will they fall for each other? Stay tuned.
Puzemis had appeared in television roles including: BF For Hire and Danger Force. As for Mann, he recently appeared in the Netflix series Country Comfort starring Katherine McPhee and Eddie Cibrian (ex-Sunset Beach and Y&R).
So, what do you think about teenaged Tate and Holly hitting the Salem canvas and Days of our Lives? Comment below.
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‘Ryan’s Hope’ Tribute Book Due Out; Featuring Words From Cast & Crew of Emmy-Winning ABC Soap Opera

Ryan’s Hope aired on ABC from 1975 to 1989, and along the way won multiple Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series and its stars. The story centered on Maeve (Helen Gallagher) and Johnny Ryan (Bernard Barrow) and their children, friends and extended family.
Now comes word that an oral history of the show will be on sale next month on October 24th. This Ryan’s Hope Tribute book from author Tom Lisanti, will take the reader behind the scenes of the series in the words of the cast, crew and its co-creators and head writers, Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer.
One of Ryan’s Hope most beloved cast members, Ilene Kristen (ex-Delia) contributed the foreward to the new book.

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According to the official press release, “Written in interview format, it features first-hand accounts from the show’s stars including: Helen Gallagher, Malcolm Groome, Ron Hale, Ilene Kristen, Michael Levin, Ana Alicia, Roscoe Born, Catherine Hicks, Geoff Pierson, Andrew Robinson, and Gordon Thomson, along with writers, producers, production crew, and family members. They share their experiences and backstage anecdotes as well as their opinions about their storylines, cast members, producers, and directors—including how they were hired, why they left the show, and why they think Ryan’s Hope is so beloved and missed to this day.”
This tell-all also includes an overview of the soap’s history, storyline synopses, and what went on behind the scenes with ABC, plus never-before-seen photos and plot synopses. The legions of Ryan’s Hope soap opera fans will find this insider account as captivating as the beloved show itself.

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Ryan’s Hope: An Oral History of Daytime’s Groundbreaking Soap is from Kensington Books Publishing.
So, intrigued to read the oral history of Ryan’s Hope? Will you be getting your copy come October 24th? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Ryan Seacrest on the Key to Success for His ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Hosting Gig: “You Just Don’t Mess With It”

Over the weekend, Ryan Seacrest talked about becoming the new host of the legendary game show, Wheel of Fortune. The current season is Pat Sajak’s last, so following that, Seacrest will step in to the spotlight for season 42.
When speaking to PEOPLE about how he plans on handling the hosting chores and what might he make different, Ryan shared, “You don’t mess with it, just don’t mess with it. Just get out of the way, say ‘Good evening’ and let’s play.”
As to his excitement for when the gig is finally his, Seacrest added, “I think I have so much adrenaline rushing through my body. Excitement is the word because it’s such a phenomenal show I’ve been a fan. I grew up watching the show. and I can’t wait to take over after the legendary Pat Sajak.”
Ryan’s new gig comes after he left Live with Kelly and Ryan back in April of this year. He was with the syndicated morning talker for almost six years. Seacrest’s departure paved the way for Kelly’s husband and former All My Children co-star, Mark Consuelos to take over Ryan’s spot in the co-host seat.
However, Ryan has no regret on that decision, sharing, “It was a good time to go, and then fortunately a couple of weeks later, this other great opportunity came to fruition. I’m a kid in a candy store.”

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Seacrest also was ecstatic for the welcome news that saw Wheel of Fortune staple, Vanna White, sign a new contract to remain with the show. Ryan shared: “Vanna has been such a staple on that show and in our living rooms for so many years. I have been very excited to work with her, but now that it’s official, I can say, ‘Congratulations Vanna! I can’t wait.'”
Looking forward to Ryan spinning the wheel on the popular syndicated game show next season? Will you miss Pat Sajak? Glad Vanna is joining Ryan and remaining with ‘Wheel’? Comment below.
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