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Y&R’s Linden Ashby Recalls His Time on ‘Melrose Place’ and Weighs-In on If He Will Appear in the Upcoming Reboot
You can’t keep a good villain down on The Young and the Restless. In recent weeks, viewers have seen that the CBS soap opera has brought Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby) back as a the person that Sharon (Sharon Case) is talking to her about all the mistakes and misgivings in her life and what she should do about it all.
Of course, no one is aware that she is talking to a dead-man, and the man that tried to rape her and had tortured her. And while, actor Linden Ashby is a scene-stealer on Y&R, Melrose Place fans also remember him in the role of Dr. Brett “Coop” Cooper back in 1997. On Melrose Place, Ashby shared many a scene with Jamie Luner (ex-Liza, All My Children) . With the Melrose Place reboot on the way, Ashby weighed-in on if he would do a cameo on the primetime soap and his experience the first time when chatting with TV Insider.
Ashby’s real-life wife, Y&R’s Susan Walters, also appeared on Melrose Place in the role of Christine Denton in 1998. He recalled speaking to Susan about his gig, : “I’m like, ‘This dialogue; I would never have this conversation. It just wouldn’t happen. I would be like, ‘Hey, we’re not having this conversation.’ It was much more talking to each other than I was used to at that point in my life. So, that was hard.”
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With the reboot in the works, Linden says he doesn’t think he might have been that pivotal to the show for him to be asked back, “I was just doing a convention and I was hanging out with Alyssa (Milano, who played Jennifer Mancini from 1997-1998 ) a lot and we were talking about Melrose Place. You hear talk about a reboot but I don’t know if I was an integral part in that show. I think that there are other actors who were the faces of Melrose. I was just kind of a visitor.”
However, if he were to get a chance to reprise the role of Dr. Brett Cooper, Ashby enthusiastically shared,” Yeah, of course! It would be great. It’d be fun.I’d like to go back and do it better than I did the first time. You don’t often get a chance to do that in life.”
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In story, Coop as he was called, was married to Lexi Sterling (Luner). However, he had an affair with Kimberly Shaw (Marcia Cross) who he fell for following her car crash. Eventually, Coop divorced Lexi and began seeing Megan Lewis (Kelly Rutherford). Later, Lexi and Brett entered into a platonic marriage to get their hands on her father’s inheritance.
Later, Lexi managed to seduce Brett, which prompted Megan to leave him. Very resentful, Brett lured Lexi on a sailing trip and attempted to kill her during a storm. However, Megan appeared and managed to save Lexi’s life. Brett left town never to be seen again and Lexi and Megan became pals! So, you see Linden could still come back to Melrose Place!
Would you like to see Linden as part of the cast or making a guest appearance on the planned Melrose Place reboot? Are you enjoying him as Sharon’s new ‘sidekick’ on Y&R? Comment below.
I adore linden Ashby and I think he and case have chemistry off the charts! Why can’t we have him the good twin come back ! Anyway he is a good sport and he and Case work well together ! It will be over soon that’s JG writing let’s make Sharon nuts for a while let’s put Phyllis in stupid clothing that you would wear to a nightclub the soap is nuts let’s let Victor for the 800 time try to bring somebody down who cares
Agreed on alot!
Victor needs to go down. Would love for Newman to sink and Victor have nothing. Maybe his daughter could take control after he kicked her out. How is Nikki a CEO and not Victoria who’s been in business her whole life unlike her mom for all of 5 minutes.
And also yes, Phyliss gets dressed up every day to go nowhere since she does nt have a job!
And no one wants to see Lily ask Victor for help, she could do it on her own. After the way the Newman’s treated her family time and again why would she trust them?
Happy Sharon Case is in a story again even if it’s just with Camerons ghost! However don’t care for Phyliss circling Nick on the side again.
Killing off Cameron was a dumb move. If you bring the character back, then make it interesting. Cameron could have been a long-simmering dark threat to Genoa City, not a cartoon flash-in-the-pan villain. Y&R cannot seem to craft such an established character as we saw with Ashland and Tucker.
Cameron is the only part of the Sharon sl I enjoy.
I can’t stand it ! It’s dragging on way too long ! He is creepy, dead or alive ! Everyone is sick of this stupid story line ! Sharon needs help, someone do something now ! This story line is not helping her career ! Her acting is atrocious !
Beyond the Gates
TUNE-IN: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Banneker Homecoming Episodes, EP Sheila Ducksworth Speaks on Impact HBCUs Have in Real Life
As previously reported, kicking off today, is a two-part Beyond the Gates, when The Duprees gather to celebrate Banneker University’s homecoming weekend.
The producers and writers are taking an opportunity to spotlight the rich traditions of the long-held tradition of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its fictional university.
The episodes are today on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday, October 2 and next week on Monday, October 5, where in true Beyond the Gates fashion, there will be some surprising drama that ensues when someone shows up!
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BANNEKER REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS
Sheila Duckworth, (executive producer, Beyond the Gates) spoke to Soaps.com to give some insight on the decision for the series to illustrate the ties that bind with HBCUs.
“It was important that we have this school as almost a character on our canvas, right from the beginning. Beyond even education, HBCUs have been pivotal when it comes to everything from economic progression and fostering a sense of community to the development of leadership skills,” explained Ducksworth. “From the beginning, we wanted to illustrate that what the Duprees are able to do in the world was a direct reflection of the impact HBCU’s have in real life.”
EVERYTHING HAS ITS PURPOSE
The EP talked about how purposeful the elements that integrate Banneker into the overall story of Beyond the Gates are including: the Dupree family door knocker that is a lion, the mascot for the fictional university, plus, the upcoming fight song that the cast will sing together on the Monday, October 5 episode, and the painting the hangs at Fairmont Crest.
That portrait of Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) father, George Cheeks Dupree, that hangs prominently at the country club, was named after CBS executive George Cheeks (now Chairman of TV and Media, Paramount), and as Ducksworth says of the legacy of Vernon’s father, “He was the architect of Fairmont Crest.”
So, are you looking forward to these episodes honoring HBCU traditions with the Dupree and the Richardson clans? What surprises do you think might be in store come next week? Let us know via the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
‘General Hospital’ Alum Tajh Bellow Fills In for ‘Days of our Lives’ Tyler Joseph Andrews in the Role of Theo Carver
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.”
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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.
General Hospital
GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof
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?
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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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