Richard’s mistake was not following Y&R ten day isolation requirements. It is sad because I really enjoyed Richard in the role of Ashland. I will miss him.

If what he says is true and we have no reason to believe it’s not, we all lose, the show, the cast, Mr. Burgi and mainly the fans who’ve grown to love his character and performance. There could never be a better match for Victoria and Victor.

Did he deliberately violate the policy? I mean, the line does keep moving, regulations being adjusted. Could he have been unclear about the 10-day rule? If not, I guess the rules should be consistent for everyone. But it’s a real loss to the show.

I hope his 97 year old mom is OK.

Ridiculous propaganda.

How refreshing: someone owning up to one’s mistake.

That is ridiculous, he still did a protocol, but I understand Y & R, but to fire him over that I’d truly ridiculous, that’s what you get with these liberals, , they want to completely control your life. He should not be fired

I think it’s ridiculous to let him go over that. There may be more to it.

I understand that there is a protocol. It was not intentional on his part. He thought the CDC guidelines, not CBS. That is understandable. If he is vaccinated, and they know who he was in contact with, he should know as well. I do not agree with the firing!

This change had to be authorized by Sony and CBS and they are sending a clear message like Disney that their Covid policies will be followed are you will be gone.

He was excellent as Ashland Locke , if he had good material he would have been even better in the role. Unfortunately the writing was terrible , and so he didn’t get to show his talents. Maybe he could rerun

I agree with most of the fans’ statements. My thought is that it’s not a firing offense unless there’s another reason. I like Robert from The Guiding Light; however , I want Richard to continue playing Ashland! Young and the Restless must have had Newman on speed dial because the show planned to fire Burgi for some other reason. I want Richard! I want Richard! I want Richard!

I am so confused about whatever the CDC tells us. It seems to change by the hour. Goodness.

Unbelievable , If anyone should be fired it should be Griffith and Morina for running this show into the gutter!…for boring viewers into a coma and making the show look worse than a high school production. Cheap and pointless. Burgi was the rare bright light in this dismal yawner! He was commanding and acted with intensity given the fact his characters backstory was made up as Griffith went along and poorly at that. Burgi couldve been the next leading man of y n r. God knows Victor and Jack wont be around forever. He and Amelia a Victoria had so… Read more »

If his name was Eric Breaden would there have been the same result?

Sorry Richard is gone as Ashland. But he broke the rules. Ironic because while I think his character as Ashland is still a little shady, I don’t think he would have been so careless. At least he was classier in his response than Ingo and Steve Burton. But I did cringe for Amelia today with her kiss on the lips with him. And quite frankly I am so upset with anyone who is taking liberties with other peoples lives and helping to prolong this terrible virus. Hi

Omg! I love Ashland( Richard Burgi)… he’s the best there is! Please do not throw him to the wolves- he did 5 f days quarantine! Give him a break – t that really disappoints me~ he is so well suited!! It’s getting pretty old- this show- pretty boring!!!

I really liked him and I think they are being ridiculous. I am about to quit watching soaps because of these kind of decisions. I am 56 and have been watching since I was 13. Quit being so political.

An employee needs to be familiar with HR COVID policy at their company. He should have called Y&R HR to confirm what the protocol was before he returned to work. Sad he was let go but a call to HR might have avoided this.

I feel really sad, but if its a Covid issue ,I do think tgat the right thing was done .Richard Burgi I wish you good health and happiness in future
Like you very much

I hope he can return. So many crapping rules to keep up with locally, on your job CDC guidelines. Just to much

I really loved Ashland played by Richard. He’s a great actor and handsome. Shame on YNR for not giving Richard a chance to continue the quarantine period, instead of being fired.Im going to miss Richard and I pray he gets a better job in the future to make up for this terrible lost. Maybe YNR should fire the bad actors and actresses on this show. I’ve been watching since the early seventies.

I stopped watching as the storylines were less interesting and same old same old. We all have to do our part to protect ourselves and people we work with. It’s to bad he got fired but the rules have to be inforced to keep us safe. Good luck.

Time to rethink our world; this does point to how we are all one, and it will remain a struggle betwixt us to maintain what is considered our individual freedoms vs global concerns so that we remain together, and, importantly, when we make a mistake.

Never thought I would see this on a “SOAP” discussion. That tells me how important this is! Thanks all for being willing to share.

I thought Y&R also required vaccinations for Covid. I know another actor lost his job on General hospital for the same reason. I am very pro vaccine to keep everyone as healthy as possible. If that requirement is out there, then get vaxed if you want any to keep your job. Seems simple to me.

Cut throat decision. Shame on cbs.

I like Burgi, but not the character. Never did. I always thought he was faking his illness, and said so from day one!! He’s a very devious man whose intentions are not noble….. he plans to overthrow the powerful Newman extensive assets and businesses. How did he manage to fool the doctors? That’s up to the writers to figure out. As far as the explanations, this is something that will never be known to be true or not. Frankly, I am used to these comings and goings. I had not developed a “tie’ with this character—-just the opposite. I do… Read more »

I do not think this should have been a firing offense. Richard has been gracious with the powers that be which is more than they deserved. Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face. Not very classy Y & R!

Very sorry to see Richard go ; loved his chemistry with Victoria ! He should have fought his dismissal because the CDC said 5 days was sufficient to quarantine ! I think they made a big mistake letting him go ! I liked Robert as Josh not as Ashland !

I truly believe there is a Covid 19 and in being vaccinated as well as the booster but that is a personal choice. As I think we’re all finding out the numbers of Covid have been exaggerated greatly, I think in the end we’re going to find out that the writers or management of Y&R is wrong to release Burgos as Ashland Locke. What do they do then switch him back? If where he was, five days was enough quarantine then it should be good enough for Y&R management.

I’ve been watching Young & Restless for almost as many years as it’s been on. I thought Richard Burgi was a wonderful Asland Locke and was extremely disappointed to see him go. I also think Robert Newman is excellent but I don’t agree that Burgi was taken out because of the covid reason. Something else must have happened. He was a great actor, very handsome to look at but most of all, he was excellent in that roll. Not to say that Newman is not, but I don’t think that the reason they dismissed him was all that there was… Read more »

He was much to touchy feely creepy with Victoria.

The story was slipping until Richard Burgi came on. He is a wonderful actor and so right for the part of Ashland Locke. I looked forward to seeing him as he made the story so much more interesting. I don’t believe the Covid story was enough to fire him. I feel the network should have spoken to him and definitely given a second chance. He was much too good to let him go. Many rules are broken in every phase of life and this one certainly was too harsh for the crime.

How awful that TYATR Covid rules (10 days) were more restrictive than the CDC guidelines (5 days). An OUTSTANDING actor (Richard Burgi) was removed from the cast. COVID strikes yet again!

I loved him, will miss him greatly. I wish him luck in his future

Bring the old Ashland back !!! Geez 5 days like state says or 10 ??? Seriously stupid!!!

That’s awful, I just can’t get used to this new guy, not his fault-he’s just not the right guy for the role. I can’t see the character-Victoria ever being attracted to him. She does a great job making the transition and acting like she’s attracted to him, but it just doesn’t work for me. It’s actually made the show less interesting to me. It’s too bad that Y&R couldn’t work this out, very petty of them to do this to their audience when the whole world is lightening up restrictions now!

We have no Freedom or Rights in this Unconstitutional Communist World we’re trying to Survive in!Why are people so Mean,Crazy, Rude,&Inconsiderate!
He made an honest mistake because there are so many rules and is fired for it!CBS & ABC think they’re so high and mighty!!!
I Hope they both pay for it when this court case goes through
Staying home away from all of you PARINOD CHICKEN SH*TS!

VERY sad, as this man is soooooo sexy and gorgeous. The new Ashland is gross. No match for a beauty like Victoria.

Bring back Richard Burgi—all the rest Suck as his character- Richard is a much more interesting villain. Josh from guiding light Sucks.