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Richard Burgi Reveals He’s ‘Moving On’ From The Young and the Restless
In a surprise announcement via his Instagram story on Saturday, The Young and the Restless’ Richard Burgi, seemed to announce his exit from the top-rated soap opera as Ashland Locke.
Burgi, accompanied by his dog, in his video story shared: “I want to say thank you to all you wonderful folks who have been so kind and generous and supportive with your words. I have such gratitude for the support. I’m moving on from the show. I’ve had a great year on Y&R. I’ve just thoroughly enjoyed the great cast and crew. Such wonderful people. I wish you all a good start in 2022, luck, health, love, joy. God bless.”
The veteran soap actor joined Y&R back in March of last year as the feared, ruthless, and respected business tycoon. He later became involved with, and fell for Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle), and the couple were married in a major wedding for the CBS soap a few months back. Originally, Ashland’s story revealed he was diagnosed with stage six small cell sarcoma, and he later decided he would undergo chemo treatment to live as long as possible.
No word as to when Burgi’s final airdate will be, if the show is killing-off Ashland, or recasting.
Previously, the actor appeared on General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Desperate Housewives among other notable series.
So, what do you think of Richard Burgi departing Y&R? Comment below.
NOOOOOOOOOO!!! He’s one of the few reasons left to tune into Show these days.
It figures. As soon as we get a good character and actor, they bite the dust! I liked him on GH as well. I don’t know if a recast would be acceptable. Maybe after they find out he pulled this big scam, Victoria will kill him, would serve him right.
I liked him too, Violet. But lately he seems, for lack of a better phrase, emasculated by Victoria. He suddenly seems wishy-washy about EVERYTHING except his “beautiful” wife. And Victoria has turned into a single-minded corporate robot. So they’ve written Ashland into a corner and will, lazily, just write him out. I wish they’d write out Faith and Moses instead.
Such a good actor playing a poorly written character. There was such bad press over the character of Tara Locke but honestly when Tara was written off he should have left too. I have watched burgi since another world and also thought he was great in desperate housewives. What is going on at restless it is an absolute mess we are to believe he adored his son Harrison and that he doesn’t even care that’s he’s living with Kyle and summer in Italy! Maybe this will thaw the character of Victoria because Amelia is playing her like a sleep walking ice princess
Didn’t he just sign a new 1 year contract???
So disappointed! Ashland had potential to be a major villain along with Tara . Unfortunately the writers couldn’t write their way out of a wet paper bag. Sometimes I think CBS gives the Young and the Restless Exex producer a mandate to kill the show. I think there should be a mass boycott until Josh G is let go . Bring back the music scores, get rid of tacky sets , stop writing for characters that no cares about .who actually likes Abby ? There’s no drama anymore : nobody dies , no villains , etc the show stinks .
I am SO upset by this news. While we knew initially it was supposed to be short term when he ended up staying longer than expected, I lived in hope. The best pairing Victoria ever had – I’ve never seen her glow the way she does with him. Generally I can accept a departure more if its the actor’s own choice, but a huge loss nonetheless. A wonderful addition and a huge loss in my opinion.
Agree, 100%. The writers are without a script. Burgi is an excellent talented actor. Burgi Didn’t deserve these plotless scenes. Y & R has become unwatchable. Been a fan since it began. Not any longer. CBS dropped and moved this to pay subscription. Are you kidding. Lucky people tuned in when it was regular tv…
What a shame
I really enjoyed him and he was a rare bright light in a othrwise pitiful y n r regime under Griffith and Morina
Loss of a great and charismatic leading man
Loved him and Victoria together and they re tenderness yet ruthless ambition
After Brad was killed off the show hasnt had any luck replacing him with a third foil for a business titan besides Jack and Victor
I think they tried with Tucker and Cane,
Billy and Devon should be by now
but are to immature and Devon lacks authority,
Adam has potential .
Richard as Ashland couldve mixed it up with Ashley or Jill as a love intrest after Victoria, or waited to tangle with Kyle again for his son. I thought he had real staying power.
Hopefully hes not killed off and a real writer could bring him back once Griffith finally gets fired for abysmal head writing.
Maybe fake his death ?….
WISH THEY WOULD **KILL OFF ABBY…..WAY 2 MUCH SCREEN TIME FOR HER CHARACTER…SOOOO OVER HER….NEW CHANCE IS A CUTIE BUT NOT FEELING IT BETWEEN HIM & ABBY…*SHE SHOULD GO…& DEVON SHOULD GET HIS KID
WANT TO SEE DEVON LOSE IT….HES 2 MUCH IN CONTROL OF HIMSELF TO BE IN A SOAP !!!
That’s a shame. Ashland and Sally are the only characters doing anything interesting on the show. Wish Mr. Burgi all the best.
POOR SALLY…SHE NEEDS A *TEMP SUITOR TO MOTIVATE ADAM…THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERESTING RELATIONSHIP…CHELSA IS A BORING PAIN….
He’d been relegated to a no storyline the day he married Victoria, yet another potential of an interesting show gone down the drain.
An amazing actor who keeps getting treated poorly by daytime. He was quite good as Paul on GH, until (due to budget constraints) the writers committed character assassination by making him a serial killer.
Now Y&R is about to let this talent out the door.
His stint as Karl Meyer on Desperate Housewives was top-notch as well.
I am sad to read about his leaving the show . At the moment , I am trying to think of someone who is capable of replacing him. I feel somewhat as Ron ; Richard adds to my watching the show since there are only two people on the show who hold my interest ; he makes three. Plus , Richard makes a true statement about the son who Kyle took with him without a whimper from Ashton ; he would have fought for his son , mightily. That was extremely weak writing or should I say nonwriting! Violet doesn’t think a recast would be acceptable ; however , I would accept a recast if it is the right person.
The writing is awful so I don’t blame him for leaving.
Not surprised–
Victoria’s relations have all lasted one year(estimated..
All her love interests = one year
Her mariges= one year
(exception Billy- Married about 4 years-)
Victoria has been a one year lover-
So– Ashland is just another one-year marriage/lover.
To mention; the loss of Richard Burgi a great blow to Y&R but–
not unexpected. He is a great actor and will do much better than Y&R.
If they recast him I am DONE with the show for ever. If he’s leaving let him die on the show
Answer me this;
Ashland will either die or leave Victoria-
I still believe Ashland has wanted to destroy the Newmans-
So- when Ashland is no longer-
— will Victoria get Locke’s company, Cyaxares.????______?
I think the deal is phony and she will get nothing.
When Richard leaves Y&R I will stop watching the show.
If I were Richard, I would move on, too. Y&R is an absolute mess with absolutely no drama what so ever! There is no mystery or intrigue. There is no romance at all. It is SOOOOO boring! They need to take an Omicron break, and return in another month or two with a whole new writing team that can actually deliver. And how is Abby’s baby via Devon’s sperm? The baby is super white with blue eyes. It is all terrible! I will miss Richard/Ashton, for he’s a fantastic actor but the material really sucks. Good luck to him with his future endeavors!
This is sad news. I love Richard Burgi as Ashland Locke, and his chemistry with Amelia Heinle has been a wonderful surprise. I had such hope this dynamic and handsome actor, once cured of the character’s cancer, would be strong and highly visible in Genoa City. I love this show, but admit it’s not very exciting in recent years. Mr. Burgi really lit a fire. We surely will see him again soon on another program or movie.
Richard is a good actor on a bad show! What they should have done, being that he looks so much like the late Jerry Douglas [John Abbott] is make him John’s first son he never spoke of. He and Jack could have fought over everything and gotten Tracy and Ashley involved!
But, here is the writing on the wall, Richard Burgi is too expensive! Mark my words, they are cutting him and bringing back Kyle and Summer. You watch!
According to Richard’s wife, he was let go.
He broke Covid protocol (complete bs).
his caliber is’ on point . just like @General Hospital… was killed off, just when things started, with Anna . now this disappointment… he took a stand and walked away… why? when a pairing WORKED with a main character !!! you WREAK HAVOC … ???? before or after your imagination comes to… aside from his calibur… so danged handsome… EASY ! Writers aren’t their
No I Don’t think you should replace Richard Burgi. He had 2 negative Covid test . I think your decision is to harsh . Maybe a suspension for some episodes.
But replacing him ABSOLUTELY NOT
If Y & R doesn’t bring him back I won’t ever watch it again. Not worth my time.
Days Of Our Lives
Deidre Hall to Guest Star on Season 3 of Comedy Series ‘Hacks’
Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall (Marlena) is set to play a version of herself on third season of Hacks. Look for Hall this month in an episode titled “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular,” to air on May 23 on Max.
Not only will Hall appear in the episode, but so too, will Back to the Future and Taxi star, Christopher Lloyd.
According to EW.com, Deidre will play “a fictional version of herself, who just so happens to be the mom of Paul W. Downs’ Jimmy.”
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Hacks co-creator and Downs’ wife, Lucia Aniello shared on Hall’s casting, “It made sense to us that Jimmy’s late father, a big-time manager, would have been married to an actress. When the idea for Deidre Hall came up, it just felt right.”
As for Lloyd, he will portray, reclusive writer Larry Arbuckle, who is to have had a rather famous grandfather. In the episode, Hall and Lloyd’s character intersect, which leads to onscreen sparks.
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“We had written some things that were flirty, but the chemistry was palpable,” says co-creator and series star, Downs shared. Hacks stars Jean Smart as comedy legend Deborah Vance.
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Season 3 of Hacks debuts on Thursday night May 2nd on Max 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
So, will you be watching Deidre Hall guest starring on Hacks? Comment below.
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Lane Davies Joins the Cast of General Hospital Setting up a ‘Santa Barbara’ Reunion with Nancy Lee Grahn
Some very intriguing casting news out of General Hospital. The ABC daytime drama has cast former Santa Barbara favorite, Lane Davies (ex-Mason Capwell), in the role of Fergus Byrne, an attorney who crosses paths with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
According to TV Insider, Davies will make debut the week of May 22nd. As soap fans know, together with the aforementioned Grahn, they created the Santa Barbara supercouple of Mason and Julia Wainwright. Davies portrayed Mason Capwell family from 1984 through 1989.
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time in Port Charles for Lane. From 2002-2004 he played Dr. Cameron Lewis and also shared on-screen story with Grahn. At that time Davies, played Xander Smith’s father.
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GH fans are wondering about the last name of Davies new character, “Bryne”. If you recall, Alexis got herself involved with therapist Dr. Neil Bryne, who died when Harmony broke into Alexis‘ house and killed Neil by injecting him with opioids.
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Taking to her Instagram, Grahn shared her excitement at the upcoming on-screen reunion with Davies, “It never gets old. We do 😂…. but it doesn’t 😍. Lookin’ forward to another romp.”
So, what do you think about Lane Davies returning to GH to play an attorney in Alexis’ orbit? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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One Life to Live Alum Jonathan Groff Receives 2024 Tony Award Nomination for Leading Actor in a Musical
Nominations were announced on Tuesday for the 77th annual Tony Awards by previous winners, Renée Elise Goldsberry (ex-Evangeline Williamson, One Life to Live) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
When the dust settled it was Stereophonic (which is loosely based on the story of Fleetwood Mac) and Hell’s Kitchen (Alicia Keys musical) that both scored 13 Tony nominations to lead the pack.
However, Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along made quite the comeback and is nominated for several awards including Best Revival of a Musical and for one of its stars, Jonathan Groff (ex-Henry Mackler, One Life to Live).
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Groff is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical and will go up against Brody Grant — The Outsiders, Dorian Harewood —The Notebook, Brian d’Arcy James — Days of Wine and Roses and Eddie Redmayne — Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
In addition to his previous Tony nod for his role in Hamilton, Jonathan was nominated for a Lead Actor in a Musical for his role as Melchior Gabor in the original production of Spring Awakening.
Jonathan co-stars in the revival of Merrily We Roll Along “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe and previous Tony winner Lindsay Mendez.
Back in 2019, Groff visited Live with Kelly and Ryan and discussed his debut on One Life while working at night on Broadway in Spring Awakening.
He shared on his experience on the soap, “I do remember my first day because I was doing Spring Awakening on Broadway at the time, and One Life to Live was my first time ever being on TV. So I got this offer, and I was like, ‘Yes, I would love to be in a soap opera,’ and we finished Spring Awakening at 11:00 p.m. and I woke up the next morning at 4:0 a.m. to walk uptown to go to do One Life to Live, and I called my agent and left a message, and I said ‘You have to get me out of this, I can’t wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning!'” You can watch the clip below.
The 77th annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16, with Tony and Oscar winner Ariana DeBose returning to host for the third time.
So, rooting for Jonathan to take home his long-awaited Tony Award after several decades in the theater? Do you remember him as part of teen scene on OLTL? Comment below.
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