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Next Week On Y&R: Phyllis and Billy Can't Resist Temptation! Are They About To Commit The Ultimate Betrayal?
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The heat is going to be turned up a notch, in fact, it’s going to be turned up quite a bit!
Next week on The Young and the Restless, look for Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) to finally give in to tempatation as their feelings for each other continue to bubble, err boil to the surface! Things got off to a rocky, but sexually intense start, when on Friday’s episode of the CBS sudser, Phyllis comes to see Billy telling him that he is going to far to stick to Jack (Peter Bergman) and causing problems for her marriage. A confident Billy knows that Phyllis seems compelled to come by and see him, and when he goads her she slaps him. Phyllis then seems rattled at the sight of another woman inside Billy’s home.
But next week in the just released Y&R promo from CBS Daytime, Jack looks to be clearly on to the steamy relationship brewing between his brother and his wife, while an undressed Phyllis and a shirtless Billy look to have just done something they shouldn’t have, or should they have?
In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Jason Thompson previews that after Phyllis suggests that they step away from each other, and that she will focus on Pass Key, while he concentrates on Brash and Sassy: “Billy is like, ‘Well if you don’t want to be here, then why do you keep coming back?’ I think Billy is also a little confused by what’s happening wiht them. Life’s been turned upside down for him, and he’s grasping at feelings and trying to hold on to something that feels real.”
So, what will happen when Billy and Phyllis can’t resist each other any longer? We will find out, but for now watch the promo for next week and the scene from Friday’s Y&R after the jump. Then let us know if you think Billy and Phyllis are one hot duo, if you hope they end up together in the long run, or if you hope Jack finds a way to keep them apart and seeks revenge on them for their duplicity! Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
0ooohhh my !
I saw that coming from 100 miles away..
anyways; I’M SHOCKED! whoda thunk, huh ?
Not shocked, bring it ON!!!
I cannot wait. I hate phack with a passion and anything that can break them up is A OK with me,
I Loved the Chemistry , bring a New Relationship out of this , Jack & Victoria are old school need the new
Wow, this storyline, is about to heat up. I love Billy and Phyllis, they have great chemistry together.
They’re nasty and truly awful to Jack. I feel so bad for him. Billy and Victoria will I’m sure end up back in each other’s arms at the end of the day but Amelia Heinle and new guy Travis played by Michael Roark are working some serious chemistry.
Creepy, insidious and incestuous. Listen, I can forgive a couple for giving into temptation when the circumstances dictate as much. But time after time Phyllis shows up at Billy’s house—even after the two kisses. She puts herself in this situation and he readily complies.
WHY does she keep showing up at Billy’s place? I love Gina as Phyllis but she is starting to remind me of why I hated Stafford’s Phyllis. This is so old Phyllis.
Incestuous? You apparently don’t know what incest means.
No kidding. Phyllis is one of the only characters left that has not done the brother thing.. So I am ok with this.. totally ok.. Phyllis and Billy are HOT
I knew it was coming and it sucks! Jack won’t have to do anything, because they will destroy themselves and their oh so important companies.
Yep, totally agree.
when i first learned that jason thompson was going to y&r as billy miller i suspected that tptb/writers were going to hook billy & phyllis up together……………………..wow
Yes! More of this please. Good old fashioned soapy goodness involving talented actors and core characters. What’s not to like?
Well, that’s true. And the two actors do have chemistry.
No chemistry for me. The writers pushed them together without any background supporting the feelings. The new Billy arrived presenting an entirely different look and approach in the crux of a story.
There is nothing subtle which draws empathy. The recent Billly/Phyllis looks and touches seemed so staged.
Yea, another incestuous type things. Wish it didn’t happen.
One relationship which has an appropriate history is Kevin and Mariah. Let it go slowly. People will like it. Let it last. They have chemistry.
Kevin just dissed Mariah big time.. why would any Mariah fan want her with him?
I don’t want these two together. They do nothing for me, and it’s just another
breakup of what used to be a happy couple. How soon until Jack finds out?
And even though it was used as a way to further their way toward the bedroom,
the way that Phyllis kept showing up at Billy’s after a fight with Jack seemed
pathetic. She needs a best girlfriend to vent to, jeez!
Do you all not remember years ago when Jack and Jill went up this same hill? Jill was married to John- Jack’s father! She was his mother in law – now the shoe is on the other foot – I don’t feel sorry for Jack.
And he was an awful person like Victor too..I.e. Original jack Terry Lester
Sonja…I (also) don’t feel sorry for Jack. At all!!!!! K-A-R-M-A!!!!!
I don’t feel bad for Jack either.. He sure did not wait long to get into Kelly’s bed either.. He promised Phyllis he would be there 10 seconds later he is banging Kelly after she had banged Billy. I am so ok with this.
Old Phyllis with some spice comes back. Yes!!! I want to see Gina Tognoni fire it up. When she was evil Dinah on GL she was in top form and I can’t wait to see what she does with Phyllis. Phyllis isn’t really evil just conniving and manipulative, which I like to see in her. Tired of her being angry for no reason and tired of her whining. The real Phyllis takes it on and deals with the fallout as it happens. Billy? He is great with Phyllis but I can’t take it seriously because of how he allegedly loved Victoria so much. Yes he is hurting. Yes he is confused but I just don’t completely buy his sudden fascination with Phyllis. I will go along for the ride cause the chemistry between Jason Thompson and Gina Tognoni sends sparks through my HD screen. Kudos to Y&R for firing on so many cylinders. My only complaint is seeing so much of Summer. God I despise that character. She is awful. Can we send her to medical school in a different city and have her phone in a scene on Skype once every two months? Please? The rest of Y&R I am really digging right now.
I think they are disgusting and don’t have any sexual chemistry but I really like Victoria and Travis, he’s a super hottie so have at it.
I think Billy’s carelessness of Jack’s feelings though is abhorrent.
I can’t stand icky vikki.. she is a freak who is got such a gross relationship with her controlling father..
Well they might not be able to resist temptation but I will, by not watching this story.
I can’t wait to see Jack freak out..
Jack has been a weak whimp for too long..
Everyone rides over him ..
Poor Jack has become stupidly weak and he needs a rude awaking..
((( looking forward to Bill & Phil … (no Viagra needed lol)
Not looking forward to Billy and Phyllis. Stop making Jack a wimp. Stop it. Stop both and go back to work!
and what is with the weird lip biting Jack does in every scene.
That pairing is beyond nasty. Can Jack please be freed for good from these two vile people? Maybe Max will take some requests on who to send down the stairs next.
Yeah , saw that coming, no surprise there, Phyllis can’t be faithful to anybody, especially Jack, AND I don’t like Jason Thompson as Billy, he just doesn’t fit the Character,
finally!!!!!!!
jason and gina are so hot!
both recasts are fitting in like a glove….. love em
I like Jack, and he doesn’t deserve a unfaithful wife, I wonder if Nicki and Jack hook up.. I think Phyllis will be sorry. Victor might end up with the Dr in Prison..Summer is a great Actor, she’s improved… leave her alone..lol
Two strikes Jan! Nikki and Jack is SO over and Summer sucks!
I like Jack, they will be paid back… Maybe Jack and Nikki will get together again.. Victor with the Dr. Summer has improved..
No. Yuck.
First of all that is not Phyliss or Billy! You can just recast characters so many times and the viewer begins to yawn. I like both actors but they should of been brought on as different characters. The sets the whole atmosphere of this show is gone.The original Jack would have blown her off long time ago and grinned while he was doing it. Gosh how I miss Terry Lester.
Amen sister, nail on the head! Fine actors BUT frauds! Justin Harley, well they got VERY lucky BUT I would take back Michael Muhney in a second! Plus, Justin will be gone sooner than later, he is VERY talented! Your right, Jason Thompson should have been a whole different character. He is VERY talented but sucks as Billy. Billy should have been shelved after Billy Miller left. Jason could have been Lucas Santori instead of the less than acceptable guy who plays him now. Terry Lester was great BUT I like Peter VERY much. I think they are softening him to be more like his father.
Read reply below you take care
By the way I think JH is affine looking man but Cheleas ans Adam were never the romance of the century it was always Sharon
Amen sister part II. Yes Justin is chiseled out of stone and seems like a nice man. Team SHADAM all the way!
Its so gross to think your brother would stab you in the back and screw your wife! Whatever Jack has done in the past is in the past! Jack should NEVER forgive Billy or Phyllis! They are grooming Jack to be the Patriarch of the family. Fine, but Jack is handsome and rich, lets give Jack a brand new love! Chelsea or Lilly come to mind. No more newbies for now.
Terry Lester was a friend so yes I am partial probably to a fault but I think PB is a fine actor! Sorry every time I see Terry on screen I tear up sue me
I liked Terry as well and the old Phyllis & the old Billy but I think it’s an injustice to keep comparing them all especially when they work so hard for the fans.I’m glad Billy finally got some much needed back bone to stop crawling back to Victoria as her whip boy. I don’t know if you all remember when Victor was in court and started to daydream about what his family would be without him? Now that Victoria is hanging out in a bar, Nick is getting nasty due to his losses and Victor wants him to run the company. Nicky has turned to alcohol more times than I can think of & now that Adam is unemployed I wonder if he’s going to try & buy his mothers property? I don’t know if it will happen but didn’t Nick marry Lilly in Victor’s dream?
I agree Nikki PB is a good actor I just miss the dark playboy edge to the character of Jack!I I have always adored Gina just a decade to young for the part and JT just is not convincing me as Billy I think sometimes you need to shelve characters for a while then bring them back. Sometimes producers just cant admit they stepped in it BM was Billy I hate him as Jason.
I thought JT was going to work as Billy then he started working with the cast and he lost me not his fault
ON FRIDAY WE SAW A FUNERAL SERVICE FOR SAGE ON MONDAY 5/9 IT WAS NOT FEATURED WHY
WHY DID SAGE DIE? SHE FIT THE SOAP SO WELL
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Cynthia Watros Honors Former ‘Titus’ Co-Star Stacy Keach Following His Passing
General Hospital star Cynthia Watros, who can currently be seen in on the ABC soap opera in the role of Nina Reeves, has had a enduring career in television. That included her time on the 2000-2002 Fox sitcom, Titus.
In Titus, Watros starred along with Stacy Keach as Erin Fitzpatrick and Ken Titus, respectively. After the November 10th news that Keach had passed away at 85 while living in Poland, Cynthia took to her Instagram on Thursday, November 12 to pay tribute to the great actor.
Watros expressed, “My first prime time show was along side Stacy. I loved him instantly. What an amazing talent and man.❤️”
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In Titus, Stacy played stand up comedian Christopher Titus’ heavy-drinking, chain-smoking, five-times-divorced father who frequently pulled cruel pranks and tried to toughen his kids up. Cynthia played by Christopher’s level-headed, big-hearted girlfriend trying to build a normal life with him. In fact, Cynthia’s role on the sitcom was first series regular role after her Daytime Emmy run of Annie Dutton on Guiding Light which ran from 1994-1998.
STACY KEACH’S WIFE ON HIS PASSING
Keach’s wife, Malgosia shared the news of the actor’s death publicly in a statement with PEOPLE. Malgosia expressed, that Stacy had, “a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.”
She added, “Stacy peacefully departed this world. He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.”
Małgosia continued, “Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family. His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”
Now, let us know do you remember when Cynthia made her sitcom debut in Titus? Share your thoughts via the comment section on Cynthia’s many TV roles and the passing of Stacy Keach in the comment section. But first, check out the very first episode of Titus with Cynthia Watros below!
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.
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