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Latest Update: The Young and The Restless Jeanne Cooper Medical Condition!
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As fans have been staying glued to reports from The Young and the Restless Jeanne Cooper’s (Katherine Chancellor) son, Corbin Bernsen on Facebook and Twitter over the past week on the medical condition of his mom, they have been sending their thoughts and their prayers to Jeanne for her to get well, and fight with all she has to come back from a situation that landed her in critical condition, and in the ICU.
Tonight on Jeanne Cooper’s Facebook her family posted this message: “Today was another very positive day with much improvement. Jeanne is resting and recovering. The kindness, support, and love of all of you out there has provided much solace to all of us during the most difficult days and we are so very grateful. We look forward to more good news as her recovery process continues. Thank you again for all of your messages of love, prayers, and support.”
Earlier today, Corbin Bernsen reported a turnaround in Jeanne’s condition noting she is improving but not out of the woods yet in his latest Facebook post which states: “Just saw a photo of my mom half smiling and wearing her big sunglasses. I’ve also heard she’s been saying something to the effect of ‘get me the hell outta here!’ Suffice to say, I haven’t stopped crying since. A huge release. I know we aren’t out of the woods, I’ve been told that over and over and yes, I know at any single instant, life can change – we all witnessed that in Boston in the most horrific way, lives changed and lost in an instant – but for this instant, today, I’m going to do something she taught me way back and continues to teach me and those around her still today – ‘celebrate the moment… celebrate the gift… celebrate life!”‘I do so with the full knowledge that the end will come one day for us all, the earth will be swallowed by the sun and the sun by the infinite… but today, this moment, the light fills me through the Grace of God, our basic, undeniable humanity, and scores of Heroes in Boston… those things are my torch and illuminating the goodness, and our collective, abundant and innate will to deliver us from evil and darkness. Prayers continued, but the picture of mom now in my head is 1000% better than the one I left LA with!”
On-Air On-Soaps asks all of our soapers and fans of Jeanne Cooper to continue to share their love, and to send well wishes to the one and only Mrs C! We love you Jeanne!
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Emmy Winner Ambyr Michelle Wants to Compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’: ‘Pick Me’ (Exclusive)
Soap opera fans are always clamoring for when Dancing with the Stars reveals their cast each season, that they would include a familiar face from daytime drama, but it rarely happens, if ever, anymore.
Over the last several years, the series has leaned heavily into casting celebrities with massive TikTok or Instagram followers, which in turn, have helped this season and last have their best ratings numbers in years.
But, how about for next season’s cast of Dancing with the Stars, that it could include newly-awarded Daytime Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas) of Beyond the Gates?
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LOVE OF DANCE TO LOVE OF ACTING
Michael Fairman TV spoke to Michelle about her dance background and if she would love a shot at lifting the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during Wednesday’s November 11, livestream chat on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Ambyr explained to fans (who joined in on the live chat), how she began her show business career. “I started off as a dancer, first and foremost. Acting wasn’t really something I wanted to go after. I did plays when I was younger, but it was just something we did in school, but I really wanted to be a dancer. I moved out to LA to dance, and I fell out of love with dance, which was so weird.”
This year’s Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series winner, added, “I was like, ‘What is going on?’ I moved all the way out here for dance. I found I was forcing myself to go to dance class, and I just didn’t have the passion for it. I was working at this restaurant at the time, and one of my coworker was like, ‘What about taking an acting class out here?'”
Next, Ambyr took the coworker up on the idea. “So, I took an acting class and I fell in love with it that day,” shared Michelle. “I was like, ‘I want to do this for the rest of my life.’ I thought, I would love to book a role, of course, as a dancer, but I think acting has a little bit more longevity.”
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A SHOT AT THE LEN GOODMAN MIRRORBALL TROPHY
When the talked turned to if Ambyr would consider or be interested in appearing on the ballroom dance competition series, she piped up with, “I would love to do Dancing with the Stars! Pick me!”
As those in the live chat rallied around this idea, it made us think, Ambyr could be the first contestant from Beyond the Gates, and someone representing the soaps. It checks off so many boxes! To which Ambyr replied, “That would be beautiful.”
You can check out the full conversation with Ambyr below.
So, what do you think soap fans? Can we make sure Ambyr’s name gets in front of the producers and casting director for next season’s Dancing with the Stars? Would you like to see her in the competition? If so, who would be your dream pro professional dance partner for her? Let us know in the comment section.
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
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MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”
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Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
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Please get well soon… I am a huge fan of yours..i gather that you here this quite offen.. You as a person make people what they are today!!God bless and we need you back!! 🙂
SHeri
SHE’S ONE OF THE VERY BEST!
She’s in my thoughts and prayers!
I am So Happy to Hear That Jeanne Cooper AKA Catherine Chancellor from the Young & The Restless is DOING SO MUCH BETTER! I will Continue Prayers on her and her Son, Corbin Bernsen’s Behalf! I Love you, Jeanne and Have Admired you for Years for you Marvelous and Wonderful Acting and playing Katherine Chancellor. Godspeed for a Speedy Recovery and Well Wishes that you will so be out of the Hospital and Back at Home! Hugs Dear Lady!
i’m praying for a speedy recovery , take your time getting better , i ‘m watching for u to come back home , i miss u …/// your ‘er the best …. your fan lots of love to u
So happy to hear that Jeanne Cooper has improved. Still sending healing angels your way. God Bless.
So glad to hear you’re doing better. I loved meeting you in Vancouver at the Y&R Tea. It was a wonderful experience- you were so full of fun and were taking off your Jewellery and donating it for the auction. We talked of a show you had been on where you were cooking chicken & talking about your grandchildren. Meeting you was an absolute delight!! I read your book recently & loved it! What a life, what a career!! Absolutely exceptional !! Thank you for all the wonderful hours of watching “Mrs. C”. Get well soon. I send love & admiration.
Light, love & prayers to Ms. Cooper& family. speedy recovery.
Get Well Jeanne. WE love you! XOXO
Thank God! So glad to hear she is doing better. I have been very concerned for her. God Bless you Jeanne.
Jeanne, I’ve been watching you on Young and the Restless since 1974. I know you’ll bounce back from this. You are a tough old broad with many years left in you. All my prayers with you. Godspeed.
Love you Miss Jeanne, Y & R is not the same without you, Get well soon, we need you. Prayers sent your way.
Hang in there “Katherine.” You have to keep them all together around Genoa City, they’d be lost without you. You are the Matriarch of of the gang and we love you. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Get well soon, we all love you. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love and Hugs from all your fans.
Sending Love, best wishes and prayers
Hoping and praying for your speeded recovery
send her our prayers and love she have a full recovery
Absolutely wishing the best for her and her family. May she be up and about very soon; fully restored to health. Much love and respect.
My prayers and thoughts are with you Jeanne and your family. Get well soon xoxo
All we need to hear is good progress daily! Sending prayers.
To a speedy recovery. I have watched you on Young and The Restless, You are one great Actress. My favorite showing of you was when you place a double role. Job well done Jeanne. Wishing you on a speedy recovery.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeanne Cooper and her family! I love to watch her character Katherine on Y&R and have been a fan for years. I am glad to hear that she is on the road to recovery and hope she is feeling much better soon!
Our prayers and love are with you. You’ve been in our home and hearts for as long as I can remember. You are an inspiration to all and the most loved lady on TV. We wish you a speedy recovery.
I am not very good at sending messages. My grand daughter gave me this iPod to send you good wishes and to tell you how very important you are to so many people.Hang in there get better and get the heck out of the hospital . My grand daughter was named after your and Melody Thomas character on Y&R.
Katherine Nichole , my son is a fan to. You would never believe how long took to send this message. You will probably be out the hospital by time you get this . Well any who love and prayers from my family to yours. I hope to meet you some day. Your fan forever. Jeanne Rufft . A crap I hit wrong button! Now I get to start all over .
You are in our prayers I have a sister who is mentally slow and she love her Dutchs as do I get better soon and Marion & I love you.
Plz get well soon. My prayers are with u and ur family. I am a huge fan of urs and have been since i was 10. I have been watching Y&R for 40 yrs. The show is not the same without u. Love u Mrs. C.
Jeanne get well we miss you on the show. May God be with you and pull you through this difficult time. GET WELL SOON
Best Wishes to Jeanne Cooper & family…it’s hard to keep a firecracker down!!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery, get well soon. I have watched you ALL my life, with much love, respect and anticipating your next words of wisdom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
She is the greatest daytime actress ever to grace our screen. I am thinking of her everyday and hoping for postitve news
My prayers go out to the Bostonians and Ms. Cooper, as well. I sure hope that they all get well and stay strong really soon.:)
Get well Mrs C. I Can’t wait to see you
back on Y&R. God bless you.
Get well Mrs C. God bless you.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Continue to pray for Ms. Cooper, Please let her know how much we love her.
Jeanne, have loved and watched you for years and admire you sooo much. We share the same birthday, Oc 25 and I think of you every birthday. Prayers and angels are being sent to you for healing health. May God Bless you and your family…
I HOPE SHE RECOVERS QUICKLY I HAVE WATCHED HER ON Y&R FOR ALMOST40 YEARS
this is great news..so glad Mrs C continues to fight..like Ive said all along she is a strong woman and a fighter..keep on fighting Mrs C like we all know you can..we all miss you and love you and I’m pulling for you..my prayers and positive thoughts go out to you and your family..god bless
Katherine, I have watched you for soooo many years. I rocked all three of my children many miles, when they were young, while watching the Young and Restless and I am still watching each day, while rocking my grandchildren, and I am now 72 years old. Just love you and the show. Please get well soon and God Bless You !!!
always loved you and send you my prayers that you get strong , heal, and get back to normal.You are so special in my life and my mom’s..Get strong PLEASE. LOVE YOU <3 <3
You’ve been part of my life since my pregnancy 30 years ago! I feel like you are family, so please get well soon! We miss you!
Get better Miss C. we miss you on Y&R
God bless u and return you to good health….and to us!
Amazing actress, have enjoyed you all these years…and look forward to many more years….prayers of thanksgiving for a speedy recovery.
you will always be in my prayers and thought doing this time and i really enjoyed you keep up the kind thoughts.
Thinking of you and your family, sending many well wishes and lots of prayers. God Bless You!!!
Love and prayers are sent your way today and for as long as you need them, as you recover. I look forward to seeing you on the Young and the Restless again very soon. If, in real life you are as strong as your character on the show, I know you’ll be around for the next 20 or so…….The very best to you Jeanne and to your brave son who loves you so.
Jeanne (Dutchess), So sorry to hear you’re ill, but know you’ll never stop fighting, & will be well soon. (Happy to hear you’re feeling better!!) Mrs. C’s spirit is in you when you say “Get me the hell out of here!” Know you’ll be back on Y&R soon, but don’t rush it! I’m 72, & hope I look & feel as good as you when in my 80’s. (Us old broads have got to keep the world going!!) You’re in my thoughts & prayers, & may the angels surround you & give you health & peace!! All my best wishes & love to you & family, & God’s blessings always!! Maybe we’ll meet someday, God willing. XXX, OOO
Mrs. C,
I’m sending a prayer up for you daily. Young and the Restless is not worth watching when you’re not around. I love your character’s spunk and spirit.
You see, I”
I’m an old lady, but not active and you give me courage.
My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. You are a fighter and will get stronger every day. I am a fan of yours since day 1. Love your times with Jill, so funny. Where is your on screen son? Hope he pops up one day soon. Bless you always.
Jeanne I`m 75 years old, and been watching you on the soap for years. Your like family to me. The story wouldn`t be the same without you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you always.
Feel better Jeanne Cooper’s (Katherine Chancellor)
My prayers are with you and your family, hoping for a quick recovery, we LOVE you and Y&R wont be the same without you so you have to get well. We are just waiting your return take care.