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Kym Douglas on Appearing in Y&R’s Special Episode Honoring Jerry Douglas: “I’m Representing My Late Husband at his TV Home That He Was at for 35 Years”

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It’s going to be an emotional day for viewers of The Young and the Restless and the widow of the late great, Jerry Douglas, when Kym Douglas makes her appearance on the upcoming June 22nd episode of the CBS daytime drama series.

As previously reported, Y&R plans a standalone episode to air on that date centering around the Abbott family with plenty of flashbacks of Jerry as the family patriarch, John Abbott.

According to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Kym will be playing the literary agent to Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) named Zelda Winston.

In addition to Kym, their son, Hunter will also be part of the episode.  On her guest-starring role, Kym shared with SOD: “I’m representing my late husband at his (TV) home that he was at for over 35 years. And, I’m also showing our son, Hunter, his dad’s legacy and that his work will live on, and he touched a lot of people and maybe even continues to do so through the character of John Abbott who Bill Bell so brilliantly created.

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As to how Kym views the character of John Abbott she says she likens him very much to the man Jerry was.  Kym expressed: “John Abbott didn’t really falter in his views, in his love for his family, and in his fairness to his fellow man.  I want to tell you, Jerry had his faults and wasn’t perfect, but the way he raised Hunter and the kind of husband he was to me, he truly lived those principles – and I’m not making that up.”

On Saturday, Kym posted an image alongside her son, Hunter at Jabot in Genoa City, sharing: “Join my Son Hunter and I on Thursday, June 22nd for a very special episode honoring my late husband and Hunter’s Dad Jerry Douglas on The Young and the Restless.”

Are you looking forward to Y&R’s special episode in honor of Jerry Douglas? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Loved Jerry. The Abbotts lost an incredible patriarch.
Never knew Kym was his wife but instead from her rather strange Ellen stints with weird and bizarre health and wellness treatment options.

I loved John Abbott along with all the Abbott family.

He was a great dad on the yR and he was a great actor

I loved the character, I was upset when he was off the show. My husband who never liked watching soaps loved John, I wanted john to be my father!

At least they respect him enough to not have a replacement. I thought it was awesome that all of kids felt their dad’s presence after his death.

Cannot wait to see the upcoming episode. It will definitely bring back many special memories!!!

Jerry/John Abbott represented the type of person and father most people hope for in their family. Enjoyed the many well written roles he played in those 35 years.

I’m looking forward to seeing this episode. I miss Jerry Douglas being on Y&R.

Oh my goodness. Your gonna have me crying. I loved him and his work how he was with the tv family. Excellent

I think that’s awesome i just wish that they could bring John back to life he was wonderful on the show

I cried when John Abbott passed away on the show. When Jerry passed I know he was a peace ️.

Will be watching. I loved him, he was loving but strict. Everyone loved him.

What a privledge it was for me to meet him in person here in Richland, WA.

Both Jerry and John were revered during their time in Genoa City. Both men are still revered, as well as missed. I look forward to watching this tribute.

Loved his character of the man that was all about his great love for his family . We miss him so much on Y&R.

Yes I would very much like Jerry Douglas,/ John Abbott to be celebrated.I missed Mr. Douglas when he left Y&R, I use to like when Jack or Billy would be talking to theirs spirit to get his advice on certain things. But yes it would be great.

I loved John Abbot, so kind speaking. Very tender, loved his family so much! ❤

I enjoyed watching John and Jill together because she was always up to something and John acted like he didn’t know but he was on to her. He was a wonderful actor and I believe his wife saying he was like that in real life. I even liked when he popped on and spoke to Jack after he died giving his son advice. Been watching since summer of 1970 when it started. I think his real wife and son should be part of the show daily. Faith needs a guy and he looks like he could fill the bill!

I messed him also I’ve been looking at Y&R from the first day it was on So God Bless everyone

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Tajh Bellow Fills In for ‘Days of our Lives’ Tyler Joseph Andrews in the Role of Theo Carver

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After an earlier post on Thursday, October 1 about General Hospital alumni Tajh Bellow’s (ex-TJ Ashford) upcoming project from Issa Rae’s HOOPAE Digital, comes word that Bellow is temporarily stepping into the role of Days of our Lives Theo Carver to fill in for Tyler Joseph Andrews on the Peacock streaming soap opera.

According to TV Insider, Bellow will be making a one-day appearance next week on the October 6 episode of DAYS as Andrews was unable to make the tape date that was shot 10 months ago on a day last December. Andrews (pictured below) took over the role of Theo in September of 2025.

In Bellow’s upcoming episode as Theo, he will share scenes with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez).  A DAYS spokesperson tells the outlet that Bellow “stepped seamlessly into the role, and the cast and crew were grateful for his professionalism and commitment, albeit for only one episode.”

Tyler Joseph Andrews and Cherie Jimenez

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TAJH WILL BE SEEN IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN OCTOBER

As General Hospital fans know, Tajh played the role of TJ Ashford from 2018 to his last appearance in December of 2024. Along the way, he received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as TJ, the last being in 2025 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.

In addition, bellow along with Y&R alum Loren Lott will be seen starting on October 14 in the new Love Island spoof series, The Compatibility Experiment. The show will drop exclusively on TikTok and the PineDrama platform.

The Compatibility Experiment gives a satirical look at reality dating shows, think Love Island! The story centers around Kelvin (Bellow) and Camila (Lott), whose relationship is put to the test when they join a reality show to try to win a the million dollar prize.

So, what do you think of Tajh stepping in for Tyler Joseph Andrews as Theo on DAYS? Perhaps, the soap opera liked his work that he might be considered for another role in the future bringing Bellow back to the soaps? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.

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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

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Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.

Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of  The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.

In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

The Compatibility Experiment

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.

The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.

General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.

Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.

Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Tanisha Harper on the Future of a Jordan Ashford and Michael Corinthos Pairing

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It’s been clear for awhile now that General Hospital has been pushing Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) more into the orbit of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson), leading to speculation that the two will become more than just business associates and friends.

Well, now, Tanisha Harper has confirmed that the long-running ABC soap opera is testing the waters for a Jordan/Michael romance in her discussion with Soap Opera Digest.

The two characters share something in common, in that, they both have suffered severe burns and disfigurement, and they share a common bond working for Aurora Media.

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Harper explained, “At first, they were kind of just sprinkling it in; we were starting to do some scenes together here and there. But, I think the writers and Frank Valentini (EP, GH) liked it, and we’ve progressed with that.”

This poses a bit of dilemma for Jordan, who’s boyfriend Curtis Ashford had been sent to Pentonville for assaulting Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), but who just wound up on the receiving end of a prison beat down and landed at the hospital.

All things being equal, Tanisha shared that Michael is fast becoming, “the one person who understands what she’s going through on a deeper level. That makes for a strong connection, and I think the fans are starting to see that connection, too.”

As to if things will escalate and get hot and steamy from herem like any great forbidden love story, Tanisha shared, “That seems to be where we’re headed. In true soap fashion!”

Harper also noted about the future of Jordan and Michael, “We’ll see what the writers have in store for us, but I do think that this could be something really interesting. It’ll make some people mad, and some people will be here for it!”

So, are you down for a Jordan and Michael romance? Let us know via the comment section below.

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