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Michael Roark Says "So Long" As He Wraps His Run As Travis On Y&R!
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Things did not work out so well for Y&R’s Tricky! And on Tuesday, Michael Roark (Travis) posted a heartfelt farewell via social media to The Young and the Restless, where he became very popular in short order.
Roark expressed: “So long y’all, goodbye note says it. Ill miss bringing you Travis Crawford, c u soon on the next one.”
Michael also left a heartfelt message to fans of the CBS daytime drama series and “thank you’s” for: co-star Amelia Heinle (Victoria), Sony executive Steve Kent, CBS Daytime chief, Angelica McDaniel, Y&R executive producer, Mal Young, former EP and Y&R head writer, Chuck Pratt Jr. and writer Tracy Thompson, former EP, Jill Farren Phelps, and former Y&R casting director, Judy Blye Wilson.
Michael wrote: “Love you Y&R. I made the decision to move on to the next challenge in my career. Thank you fans for your support and for welcoming me, this has been an unexpected and special chapter for me. Special thanks to Amelia Heinle for being everything that she is and to the CBS family past and present for allowing me to bring Travis Crawford to the canvas including: Mal Young, Judy Blye Wilson, Chuck Pratt, Jill Phelps, Tracy Thompson, Angelica McDaniel and Steve Kent. We hope you enjoyed our Tricky story. I know fans may be disappointed in the turn in their story, so I offer this … Travis lovesVictoria… Always has. But he never took the care to look inward and address his demons after his life crashed the first time. He ran away to a bar and then to a boat and life humbled him again, as it does …and he was only as strong as the weakest part of him … but ya never know if Travis may return to GC one day, maybe a wiser man.”
So, are you saddened to hear that Michael has departed The Young and the Restless? Were you rooting for Tricky? Share your thoughts on this message in the comment section below!
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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Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
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SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
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In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
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Best of luck to Mr. Roark. Happy to finally have the end of Chuck Pratt’s poison pen on this soap and looking forward to what’s ahead from Sally and Kay!
He would make a good Jeremy Horton on “DOOL.”
Jeremy Horton??
I dont think they will ever bring back Jeremy, Micheal and robin but i do know Valerie son may turn out to be David Banning’s
I see SSM is still cleaning house.
He admits he left on his own decision. Plus, his exit comes before her material even has aired.
True but this switch, there had to be some communication with the new and old. They dont write Travis as head of Newman and then take it away two days later because we wants to “Leave.”
SSM done wiped the floor with Travis’ behind. Watch the first episode of her work and ask yourself who is Travis. Bye Felicia!!!
Best of luck to him on future endeavors; Travis is a great actor, but I was never into Travis as a character.
Slow down Scott! Great? Maura West is great! Justin Hartley was great. Michael Muhney, yep, great! This Travis guy was okay.
I meant great within the role of “Travis”. But, no, he is nowhere on the level of some of the daytime legends, two of whom you mentioned!
Justin Hartley wasn’t just great he was awesome
Hi, Timmmy.
You and Scott are both right. Roark was obviously not as infamous as those other actors, but he portrayed Travis excellently.
However, his growth was stunted. I was so happy when he returned….for a very basic reason: his looks and how well he meshed with Amelia
The skulking around; the subterfuge; his air of mystery….all contributed to my getting him out of my orbit. The character was ruined by TPTB.
I always wonder why these actors, who work closely with Eric, blow away in the direction of the wind to neverneverland. Michael Muhney, anyone? We will never know!!
What are the chances Victoria will discover her father had a hand in Travis’ cheating?
What are the chances, Victor, knowing Travis’ past with Michelle, sent for her? Very high chances….it’s Victor we’re talking about here.
Travis isnt the actor, Michael is. Travis is the character.
@ Eileen I wonder if you ever get tired of being a smart ass?
I know; I made a mistake and by the time I realized, it was too late!
Some folks dont know the difference between the actor and the character. Just trying to help. Whats UR problem today?
Do you think he will be recasted or sail away?
As of right now, I don’t foresee them recasting the role of Travis; I don’t see him as someone needed to be on the canvas or all-that important that it’s imperative to be included.
I didn’t like him with Victoria, but I like the actor. He might have been good with someone else. Well, good luck!
Loved Travis…but H-A-T-E-D that Travis/Victoria pairing.
You’re right, Jay. Perhaps, the pairing was off….he looked way too young for her. But, there was a spark….as I said, he and Amelia meshed. …..a lot more than I can say with all the other guys following Billy Miller.
TPTB are trying so hard to get a rise out of Billy and Victoria right now, that it’s getting annoying.
This couple just doesn’t have IT…. but, we shall see. Miracles do happen; expecially in soaps.
These writers may be able to turn Billy/jason around…..too blah, as he is now.
Oh too bad. I liked him when he was that free spirited, sailer/bar owner.
Addison…I liked him, too. Travis seemed like a breath of fresh air compared to the other characters who all had agendas. Sorry they then put him into the Neuman family dynamic where no one wins except the usual suspects it seems. I’m fairly new to Y&R so I don’t have the years of watching and loyalty to characters like I have for GH, so I can also appreciate those who considered him a newbie who didn’t quite fit.
Hey Addison and Rose…I, too, am new to Y&R and even now don’t watch it regularly. But I really liked thus actor; Travis lit up the screen. I liked how Michael Roark cameboff when interviewed by Michael Fauh
Absolutely, Addison. Travis was so much more ‘watchable’ as the unfettered, nonchalant sailor/bartender…….then, ‘they’ had to attach Victor to him. Anyone who comes in close contact with Victor is cursed.
But, what would we do without ‘majestic’ Victor? As devilish as he is, I would miss both the character and the actor….he is exceptional.
THANK GOD! Take Stitch with you!
He is a good actor but can’t help but believe he was cast to fill the void left by Billy Miller. I wish him well. So very excited for tomorrow when SSM’s writing airs and the end of Chuck Pratt Jr’s horrible writing.
Travis was an ill defined character. The he loved Victoria was so pushed. Dear God. Do the producers watch their shows. If you look at “This is Us”, there are good writers/actors and characters. A small cast who is beloved. What the hell is wrong with the daytime soap operas already. That is soap opera. That is what the soaps were. They are so busy trying to pull in young ages, they screw things up. Primetime, ironically is better at daytime soap opera writing. Cable also better.
Very good comment Irene.
ALL THE BEST MICHAEL, WILL MISS YOU,
Will miss Michael Roark as I became enamored by him. He is a good actor and hope to see him soon in something else but not another soap opera. So young but has a lot of love to give. Best of luck Michael
I thought he would end with Abby next. Surprised he left or was written off.
Sally is starting out strong – there goes one of the many dead-weight, ill-conceived characters from the plot-driven pen of Charles Pratt, Jr. Next to go will be Dylan (adios, Steve Burton). Down the line I hope to see Stitch, Natalie and Hillary go bye-bye.
I also hope to see the Chancellor Mansion put back to the way it was it terms of furniture placement. Still looks wrong to me…I also hope those stupid establishing shots go away, along with the outdoor shots.
I disagree about the Chancellor mansion. Katherine Chancellor is dead. Jill Abbott, the current owner, should not be required to keep every piece of furniture exactly where Katherine placed it. This is home not a mausoleum
They “redecorated” it once and it was a disaster! Jill can do what she wants just bring into the fold more of Katherine’s family.
Hi, Susan,
I agree that Jill should put her own personal touch to the Chancellor mansion. But, what Billy supposedly did to the house had no warmth. It looked completely different….like living in a box.
I don’t really care about the furnishings as much as the drastic change. First thing we saw was a wall and a sofa. I like it much better now….shaping up.
I doubt Hillary will be leaving. Sally said in an interview that she liked the character.
Personally, I’d like to see her get rid of Cane, Colin, Devon and Chloe.
i would like if they would get rid of chloe. they should bring back adam newman. do they have a actor to play adam newman. michael muhney or anyone else they can find to play adam newman. he is almost everybody’s favorite character. he sure is my favorite character adam is. he really didn’t die did he. chloe must of kidnapped him. i think they should bring adam newman back to genoa city and to see his family. his wife and his son connor. nick is always with chelsea since adam is gone now. bring him back please . i miss adam . hire michael muhney . or find someone else to play him. dylan is my second favorite guy character. adam is my first then dylan then jack then kevin. i kind of like nick more than victor.
You hit all the points Tucker, love it!
IN CANADA TODAY WE SAW THE NEW WRITING TEAM S WORK,,,IT WAS LIKE GOING BACK 20 YEARS,,,FLASH BAKS OF JOHN ABBOTT,, A FAMILY BREAKFAST..TRACY AT THE TABLE WITH HER HAIR DONE AT THAT,,, BUT BEST PART OF ALL WAS THE OLD MUSIC BACK AND CHARACTERS GIVING THE REASONS WHY THEY DID WHAT THEY DID,,,I T WAS AMAZING TV,,IT WAS YOUNG AND RESTLESS THE WAY BILL BELL MEANT IT TO BE
Can’t Wait to see it!
I just watched it! Oh my gosh I almost cried the Abbotts together at family breakfast in the beautiful Abbott home again and Tracy is back YIPPI! So happy to see her now if they could restore the Newman house for Christmas the way it was wouldn’t that be nice. I can’t wait to see the tree up at the Abbott home.
I agree, Nikki. But, Jack is such a spoil-sport. He has such a short memory….plus, I am so sick of his sanctimonious attitude.
I hope those long-ago feelings of days gone by will once again overwhelm us.
I remember the big to-do when everyone came down to breakfast…..sitting down to a sumptuous table…..could almost smell the freshly baked muffins, scones and eggs Benedict; as Mamie greeted them wiping her hands on her apron.
Hope another soap hires him. Very watchable actor.
ENJOYED A GOOD LOOKING NEW FACE……SHOULD HAVE PAIRED HIM WITH ABBY…..NOW BACK TO THE SAME OLD PAIRINGS….GOOD LUCK…..Y&R LOSS WILL BE SOME ONES GAIN.
Any actor that enters into Y&R who is Not an Abbott or Newman is always written as a tool and soon to be gotten rid of IF they don’t leave on their own..
Michael was smart and left before he was let go..
Only characters written into the 2 families will have a good chance of staying on.
Not a Newman or Abbott, they will be used little and with no real purpose, just filler.
I agree SuOOOO, I think its a shame because he fit in so nicely and him & Victoria we’re hot together but they had to go ruin it because they want her with Billy. I don’t know why they couldn’t have had him hook up with Abby or Marah or for that matter since Steve Burton is leaving let Travis hook up with Sharon. Dam why do they keep looking for actors/actresses and bring them in and dump them? Can’t wait for the new writers maybe they’ll bring him back. So happy to have Tracy Abbott back but I bet it wont be long before she gets the boot as well.
since steve burton is leaving maybe they will rehire michael muhney to play as adam newman again maybe more people would watch it again if adam newman is back. he is probly everybody favorite character on the show. i don’t watch it anymore because adam is gone.
Sally’s purge of Pratt’s horrorific writing & Phelps lingering stench can only spell better times ahead for Y&R.
YES!
Hope this correction falls under my comment…
I like how the actor came off in a video clip interview conducted by Michael (Fairman). Was also surprised he had such a short run. He’d make a great addition over at GH. I know…we don’t need more characters. But if…
What a class act!
Sorry see you go maybe you will come back one day seen you other things on TV your a good actor.May your next adventure be great for.
Maybe he can come back to Y&R as the new Adam! Or maybe they can fire Jason Thompson as Billy, rehire him as the new Adam while that Travis guy comes back as the new Billy! That way Victoria gets her ex back, Chelsea gets Adam, and no one gets hurt or looses their job!
i like the new billy. jason thompson is good as his character. they should hire michael muhney as the new adam. i wish Justin Hartley would come back as adam. he is my favorite actor. justin hartley’s new show will be coming back on in january. he would have space to come back to the young and the restless. but he doesn’t want to return to the young and the restless.
Travis was not a character for the long term. Unfortunately, some big changes are likely for Y&R with the new creative team. Talent will keep Mr. Roark working, for sure.
Adam is not needed or Chelsea or Chloe be gone!
i don’t agree. adam is needed. chloe should be gone. chelsea is my 4 favorite character. i hate chloe and hated what she did to her own friend and what she did to adam . her friend’s husband
While Roark wasn’t an extremely outstanding actor (he’s no Billy Miller!), the writings of Chuck Pratt was MAKING the role of Travis into the new Billy Miller/Billy Abbott without actually having the real Miller playing the part. When they had Travis do goofy faces & making Victoria laugh in the bathroom while she was “discussing business” with Victor? That was a pure Billy Miller moment in my eyes. l honestly believe he was hired by Phelps to appease fans who still clamor for Miller, but as with Burton, it failed to “take.” Mal Young stated he would ker actors worth keeping. Guess Roarke & Burton just didn’t make the grade…
Keep. Keep actors worth keeping. Sorry. Fumble fingers. 🙂
Please bring back Tracy Abbott permanently.
The flirty and fun scenes he had with Vicki were nice, but the two of them as a
forever couple never seemed likely. Really liked the actor, wish him the best!
My feelings exactly, Nanci.