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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
‘Brilliant Minds’ Officially Canceled After 2 Seasons at NBC; DAYS Alum Al Calderon, OLTL Alum Teddy Sears and Zachary Quinto Among the Cast
After languishing on the bubble for months, on Friday, NBC handed down the decision and canceled the medical drama Brilliant Minds after two seasons.
Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver Wolf, who’s character and the series is inspired by the life and books of neurologist. Oliver Sacks. The series focuses on the medical mysteries of the mind, as Wolf a larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.
The final six episodes of what will now be the end of its second and final season were already set to air beginning on May 27, after being pulled off the network schedule in February as viewership saw a steep decline. Brilliant Minds second season became the lowest-rated drama on linear TV viewing, which didn’t bode well fo a network renewal, although it had its hard core fan base.
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There are some exceptional notables in the cast along with the talented Quinto that includes Days of Our Lives alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez) who joined the series in its second season as Nurse Nico Silva, and One Life to Live alum, Teddy Sears (ex-Chad Bennett) who plays Wolf’s love interest and fellow physician, Dr. Josh Nichols.
The rest of the talented cast includes: Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, and Brian Altemus.
In an ironic twist of fate on Thursday, April 30, Days of Our Lives finally revealed the actor who was Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Javi, when they announced that actor Jacob Martinez had now stepped into the role. Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming new episode, Calderon left in the spring of 2025, but will be seen in the part for the final part this month, and then on June 20, Martinez debuts as Salem’s new Javi.
Taking to his Instagram with a sorrowful and heartfelt post on the Brilliant Minds cancellation was Teddy Sears who wrote, “Thank you, Brilliant Minds. I got the call today and I didn’t want to hear, but I knew that it would come, You have to be a particular vintage to quote Don Henley from memory, but that’s the line that came to mind earlier today after I got off the phone with our inimitable showrunner Michael Grassi who delivered the news that NBC has cancelled the series”.
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Sears continued, “To say that I feel sad to be moving on from these stories, this character, and this cast and crew just doesn’t paint the entire picture. I’m sad, sure. But I’m also deeply grateful that I got hired to play this part, so proud of the stories we told, and the other actors I got to play alongside. I’m excited to see what comes next, what adventures await, and terrified to be without a professional home. A quick and heartfelt thank you to everyone, all over the globe, who found us and found themselves in us, in our characters and in our stories. We wouldn’t have been able to tell them without you. And we still have 6 fresh episodes yet to air, and I do hope you tune in enjoy the remainder of the series. They’re the best we’ve done.”
As he wrapped up his sentiments, Sears signed off with, “The more I know, the less I understand. All the things I figured out I have to learn again. I’ve been trying to get down to the heart of the matter. But everything changes…Thank you, Brilliant Minds.”
Calderon took to his Instagram story and simply shared, “Thank You, Brilliant Minds.”
The medical drama was created and executive produced by Michael Grassi alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis and Shefali Malhoutra.
So, what do you think of NBC’s decision to cancel Brilliant Minds after two seasons? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’
Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.
Photo: Hallmark
Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”
In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.
It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.
Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.
You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.
So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.
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General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?
On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.
As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.
Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?
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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.
BROTHERLY LOVE?
Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”
With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”
BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE
Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”
So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.
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