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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Abby and Ashley Headed For Showdown!
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Tuesday’s episode of CBS’ The Young and the Restless looks to feature Abby (Melissa Ordway) confronting her mother Ashley (Eileen Davidson) on what went down during the inferno that tore through the Newman Enterprise building on Halloween.
As viewers remember, Ashley was trapped in the fire alone with Stitch (Sean Carrigan) and he told her he loved her, but he is set to marry Abby. However the two (Ashley and Ben AKA Stitch) revealed to each other they have quite a connection.
Now Abby is set to have a showdown with her mother as to why Ashley lied about exactly what Stitch confessed when he thought he was going to have his last breathes in the fire.
Do you think Ashley should do anything to have Stitch for herself, or let her daughter and Stitch go on with their lives and watch from the sidelines? Do you want Abby and Ben to say their “I do’s”? What do you think of this storyline? Watch the preview for Tuesday’s episode after the jump. Then, share your thoughts in the comment below!
This is so hard to say either way because I like them both. I think Stitch is better with Ashley but no matter who he chose it’s a soap-opera, the’ll end in divorce so he can go with the other one. Yesterday I actually turned it off for the first time in ages but I was so excited about Jack spilling the beans on Victor and having Victor arrested for once in his miserable life. I was so angry when he backed down then I waited to see if Phyllis would step-up but she didn’t so I turned it off, on went Christmas music and laundry was done.
“On went Christmas music and laundry was done.” And don’t you feel like you got so much accomplished instead? 🙂
I am really saddened at the farce this show has become. Used to be, not too long ago, that you could turn on CBS and watch an engaging daytime drama called THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Now what airs instead is a very poorly written comedy, but I don’t know what it is called. It definitely is not the show that I have known and loved for decades.
What I wouldn’t do to have Maria Arena Bell back. Her stories dragged on forever, but at least she told soap story and not shock and awe.
Nikki I do not watch enough to know for sure but what little I have seen and read I would say the NEW Billy is coming on for Phyllis not Victoria which I myself think if JT stands a chance that’s the way it should go. I think they have started it with BIlly drinking again etc and JT has a knack for playing the playboy so let’s get him back to womanizing and Phyllis back to her feisty self . I think we have had enough of boring Jack and Phyllis and on again off again Billy & Victoria. I think that is exactly why JFP went after Jason Thompson because before they had him as a family man he played playboy and as someone pointed out to me he was being wasted on GH.
You are so right I do feel like I accomplished a lot that needed to be done. I still remember the beautiful Christmases with the Abbott’s and the house was decorated to the nines. I read that Beth(Tracey Abbott) is coming back for the holidays. I wish they would keep her on for good. I’m just sick of that whole Newman bunch. Victoria always forgives her father no matter what he does. Nikki has been nothing but a side kick to Victor for so long and she always has the nerve to apology’s for Victor’s cruelty but she’s always on his arm and for goodness sake either change Victor’s personality and soften him up or make him guilty and send him to jail.
I’m right there with you Nikki. So disappointing.
Does anyone remember when Ashley and her mother Dina were each romancing/being romanced by Marc Mergeron oh, about 30-35 years ago?
Ashley and Dina were both involved with Eric Garrison. Marc Mergeron was Dina’s stepson.
Ashley was involved with Eric Garrison who she found out about Eric and Dina and Ashley stopped seeing Eric for Mark Mergeron who happened to be Dina’s Stepson.
Oh how I miss The Young and the Restless, the way it use to be…
Of course. Duh! Thank you, Alan and Kevin for the correction. I do miss Y&R the way it used to be, too, Kevin. For some reason, I keep thinking about the plot when Katherine sent John puzzle pieces to expose Jill’s affair. Classic fun! And I love Jess Walton but I did like the vampier Jill from back in the day, too.
I would LOVE a classic soap channel. I so enjoyed the flashback on yesterday’s episode, though very brief. I’ve only been watching Y&R about 10 years or so, when it showed up on SOAPnet. I was an ABC soap fan and watched DOOL too, but rarely caught the CBS soaps back in the day. When I started watching Y&R even back then I was completely drawn in and understood why it was the #1 soap all those years.
Iakovos…I remember the puzzle too…Well, we have the memories of the good old days…I know I have brought this up a few times but it seem TPTB will not listen, at least bring the classic background music back then maybe the show will somewhat feel like it use to be…So miss the Brooks, Foster, Williams…Hey everyone, I do love change but only if it’s for the better and alot it’s not. THANKS for listening everyone.
This is not about what Ashley should do. She is hitting 60….way past her prime to chase rainbows, especially with a much younger man who is at the threshold of marrying her daughter. This is typical soap fodder. Around and around we go, everybody!!
If I were Abby, I would leave both in my dust; take a minute and walk through fresher and greener pastures.
Please, Abby. Don’t let this guy sweet talk you into marriage. Your heart will end up in stitches. Ha!
Oh the old days of Ashley she is not written or portrayed as what Bill Bell created said the same for Sharon, Phyllis, Jack the list goes on and on yes Mr. Bell is gone but his memory and his love of his characters should live on.was he the perfect writer no but he knew his characters yes he was big on triangles etc I could tell you repeat stories he did but he always made you root for them I miss the days of crying and feeling have we so become a society that we have no feeling no emotion just a quick fix my daughter thinks we have I hope she is wrong. Well back to the books next year three more hours and I have my degree and then I will let this board know what my degree is in. It will blow your minds!! Have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year!!!!
@K/Kay.
I hear you, Kay. I am not too young to think about the old days. As I said I started watching avidly at fourteen. I am now twenty-nine and I consider fifteen years ago the ‘olden days’. Lol. I grew up watching Y&R, with my Gran. What I am saying is Mr. Bell ll would have never changed Jack’s character. This is not the true Jack.
Happy Holidays to you also, my lady. And, congrats and more power to you for getting your college degree. Later.
Watch out Tina Fey!
@Timmm.
Thank you, my Timmm. I will take that as a compliment. Tina Fey…..I wish!
@K/Kay.
I so agree with you, Kay. I have been lamenting Jack’s and Phyllis’s relationship forever. For one thing, this Phyllis is too young for Jack…..he’s old enough to be her father.
What you are saying fits like a glove….everywhichway one looks at it. I am so glad you brought it to the fore. It makes so much sense, and I truly hope the PTB go there. Jason and Gina would be perfect together. I suppose the bosses are paving the way by having Billy suddenly needing Phyllis’s shoulder upon which to cry. Burgess and Gina would have never worked. I am licking my lips in anticipation, lol. This should really be something to see. It is time Jack come down this perennial youthful horse of his. I can’t stand him as much as I can’t stand Victor. Each calls the kettle black. But, in my book they have both done things that makes our hair stand on end, lol. One is no better than the other, albeit the ‘higher-ups’ want us to forget the dastardly acts Jack has committed.
I strongly feel that the Jack character has been holding Phyllis down with a firm booted foot on her back.
Gina Tognoni will never replace Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis for me, but being held back by Peter B makes it even more difficult. I know we are not seeing Gina’s greatness. She’s stuck with Jack. It seems that she has to dance to his tune. I have never known Phyllis to be a follower of anyone. This is why I am so happy GH is starting to show Michelle’s Nina as a take-charge character, editor of a magazine. Nina is beginning to test her wings….soon she will take flight. And, I really do not care how much people don’t like her.
But, I digress…..At the very least Gina and Jason are more age appropriate, and much more relatable. Great post, Kay.
I agree, CeeCee.
I think pairing Jason with Gina will give EACH actor a change to reinvent their assumed characters. They will both be in a relationship that none of their predecessors has been in so it will be fresh and they will be able to make it their own.
I also feel like poor Gina has been kept on a short leash. She is capable of so much more.
The fact that she was duped into bedding her husband’s imposter (rape) and hasn’t been at Victor’s carotid … LITERALLY … is NOT typical of Phyllis. Oh the writers can say she is not herself since the drug that Victor gave her but please!
Jason can’t be on my Y&R screen soon enough. It will feel like a warm, spring day when he arrives. This show so desperately needs something to look forward to.
@Chrystie:
So glad we are in sync about Jason and Gina. I do respect your view, Chrystie, which makes me very glad that you too, see this couple as starting anew….fresh start, as it were. As you say, make it their own.
@Harry.
Wow! That’s quite a compliment coming from you, Harry. So much ‘stitching’ going on. We should start a Stitching Club.
Eileen is 56. Sean is 41.
A 15 year difference isn’t that huge…I’ve done that myself with much success!
LOL
I am glad to hear age was not an issue for you. I suppose if it does not matter to the people involved, then it’s no one’s business. And, I am not being facetious, here. However, did you hook-up/marry your future son-in-law? That’s my issue.
Eileen is rather ageless, and I agree fifteen years is not a big deal.
But fear not! Today Ashely finally met Dr Neville (Michael E Knight).
I saw sparks and I liked it. I want Dr Neville to fly out of the orbit of the Winter’s clan and today it finally happened. I just hope he’s on more than once a month.
PS. Cee Cee, your post had me in “Stiches”!
Plus, Eileen looks fantastic!
CeeCee…why do you think because Ashley is “hitting 60…she is way past her prime to chase rainbows?” She’s looking pretty good for her age,” don’t you think?” And she can probably carry on a better conversation, and has had some interesting life experiences to talk about compared to Abby, etc. Some younger guys find this attractive. And I hope for anyone who reach certain cutoff ages some people have made for them, they are always chasing rainbows of many kinds, and this doesn’t mean just affairs. Else you might as well fold your tent and call it a day.
In this case I don’t think Stitch is a great catch for anyone, but sparks and electricity can still happen…even when you are over 50 (shudder to some) and beyond. And since it’s a soap they writers do their thing about setting up a potential mother/daughter conflict.
I don’t mean this as a criticism, but as someone who has been younger, and now not so young. I’ve had a chance to modify some of my opinions. Great interview is with Jane Fonda on CBS called a Note To My Younger Self. 🙂
Oh, Rose, my dear friend. Some men want to have kids. Ben is relatively a young man. Ashley cannot give him a child. Yes, they could adopt, but to me she is too old to start a family. It is my opinion, Rose, whether you agree with it or not. Marriages with such a big age difference….either grinder…..never work out. That’s all. ‘Nite.
That should read: either gender, not grinder. Lol.
CeeCee…I may have sounded a little flippant re: age, marriage and kids. It’s just that there are more kind of relationships between men and women than getting married and having a family. If there is love and respect between them I’m all for it…even if there is a difference in ages. I’ve seen and heard about some with bigger age differences that have been very successful? At the same time there are stats on the divorce rate in the US…up to 50%?
I”m not sure what it was between Stitch and Ashley…sometimes there can be an adrenalin rush when colleagues work on a project…in their case the “kissing” perfume. Wonder if this one of the reasons many companies frown on employees of the same company having relationships.
And I do admit to “rolling my eyes” when I hear yet another story of older men marrying younger women for what some would call them “eye candy,” ego building. Beside it takes older guys off the market for women closer to their age, and it makes me sad for these women who may have sold out for money, second father, over just insecurities. Geez, here I am making pretty harsh assumptions…I try not to do this. Plus, bothers me for older men/younger girls, they used to be called May/September relationships. But with older women with younger men, the women are called cougars. I love animals, but I think the intent was of a more predatory nature.
But I do enjoy hearing how happy you are with a guy you really love and your kids! Love good news stories on matters of family and heart.
My only issue with the age difference is that no one addresses it. They also don’t address the weirdness of this mother/daughter love triangle I mean, it’s creepy! While Ben was begging Ashely to be his, I kept waiting for her to say two things: 1. “Ben, you want children and I cannot give you that–we are at different points in our lives .” 2. “We can never be happy if our relationship is predicated upon hurting my daughter. This will never work.”
I am right with you on this one. The actress playing Abbey has really grown the past few months, and she has zilch chemistry with Stitch, who has zilch chemistry with any woman on this show. The guy needs to find an old school marm!
As I suggested a few weeks back, Ashley needs an intelligent man, and it seems that is what is happening with Neville, once the writers tone down the “Mad Doctor” motif.
Cee Cee…I agree age is a big consideration if they want to get married and have kids, but who said they wanted to get married and have kids?
No one did, Rose. I said some men, not all men. To me, fifteen years is a lifetime of a difference, regardless of respect, interests and love. But, as I have indicated, it is my opinion. People have choices. Just making a statement. Let us agree to disagree, yes? My main objection is this triangle with boyfriend, mother and daughter. I find it revolting. What can I say?
[Yakkety Sax, the theme from BENNY HILL, begins to play]
What an asinine show this has become. Ashely and Ben (please stop calling him “Stitch!”) were together a milisecond when they had DRUNKEN sex in a shower.
Abby and Ben were together having sex in bed in a hotel room a millisecond after he broke up with Victoria.
Now ask me if I give a rat’s butt who winds up with who!
I want to hug you, Chrystie. You cinched it. Nothing else needs to be said.
I love your posts too! 😉
@Chrystie.
Thank you.
And as I have said many times before, Ben falls in love with everyone! He fell in love with Victoria when she was with Billy. He fell in love with Abby when he was with Victoria. He fell in love with Ashely when he was with Abby.
He’s a confused Lothario for sure. This is why I call him Pepe Le Pew.
People of Genoa City! Lock up your cats!
And how long did it take for him to bed Victoria?
Man-slut!
That’s right, SZima. THEY had drunk sex too … in the back of a car!
I like that term, man-slut. Very original. Lol. Too funny and true. Besides, his head is shaped like a perfect cantaloupe. Imagine running your fingers through that. Ugh!!
BITCH [Ben/Stitch] wouldnt have a chance with either of them in real life!
Better yet, Timmm. BITCH…good one!
How about they both have sex with Ben at the same time and the one who comes out alive gets him. Either that or Ben dies in the sheets during the 3some. You know Chuck Pratt wants to write that.
Too funny, Mateo. Personally, I wouldn’t touch cantaloupe head with a ten-foot-pole. Ugh….’shiver me timbers’.
Try this on for size Y&R, Stitch marries Abby and they whisk off to zip code 90210 and live happily ever after. This story line along with that Noah triangle is b-o-r-i-n-g and stupid. I’m sorry, I like the actor who plays Stitch I just don’t like his acting in this particular story line and he has as much chemistry with Abby as Victor had with Sharon….ZERO!
No I love Abby as well as Ashley. If we’re going to send someone to the 90210 letsw make it Victoria, Victor and Nikki.
Ah, sweet Nikki. I, too love Ashley; always have. But, there is a limit to her youthful escapades. It is a soap, I know. …..but I would never marry a man who has slept with my mother; or, know that there is a probability that my husband and my mother still have forbidden feelings for each other. I have always had a problem when soaps play this card. Now, I can sort of accept this behavior among siblings. But, I draw the line at hopping into bed with daughters/sons-in-law. Both Victor and Nikki have done so. Victor with Sharon…DISGUSTO!!!!! And, Nikki with Cole Howard, one of saintly Victoria’s few husbands. YUCK. So, in that respect, you are soooo right. You know I love and respect your posts. Considering from whence Nikki hails and the slutty life she has led before, during, and after her several marriages….funny how she still manages to have that haughty aura about her; with her nose way up there in the air looking down at people….namely Sharon. Bye, my friend.
Dont see chemistry between Ben and Ashley, and their age difference is kinda
a lot, anyway. Used to think Ben and Abby were good together, but now I just
want Abby happy with a guy who is not a fickle dog!
Scratch all 3 of them, and start over, lol.
You can say that again….
I don’t mind the age difference. However, in real life that age difference would be noted and mentioned often as a conflict or an obstacle. No one ever mentions age differences in soap operas.
@Harry.
Absolutely, Harry. You always make sense to me. I would think that in reality it’s a personal choice. I could never see myself marrying someone fifteen younger or older than I. I don’t understand why people get so upset over my being frank with my feelings. Eileen does look great. She’s beautiful. But, it doesn’t change her age. Bye.
If this triangle continues it will play out later, after Ben and Abby are married. After Ashley fainted in the snow I predict she is dying and her new love will eventually be that Dr. Neville who saved Hilary, who will no doubt find a miracle cure for Ashley as well.
Personally I like to see Jenna come back, win Ben back and they go off into the sunset together. This character started off with so much potential, but the way they wrote him, from being this noble man who gave up his life to protect his mother to this cad who loves who ever is in front him, has given this character an expiry date– imo the sooner he goes the better.
I like it, Mary. Good premise on both counts.
I really like Ben but your right Mary his character is boring. I kinda thought the same thing when Ashley entered the restaurant and met him. Ashley is usually more laid back and this time she seemed pushy. If you remember she walked right over and introduced herself interrupting the conversation between Devon & the Doc. I think something is going on there for sure. Maybe she read about him. Now that he got this money from Devon Ashley could get him working in the lab. I just wish they would do something with Victor’s character. He looks like a 70 something year old running around Genoa City thinking he’s Rambo. Maybe the ghost of Christmas past will hit him on the head and give him a heart. While we’re at it. I want him to leave Adam alone. He got what he wants from him now leave him live his life. Keep your word for a change.
Again, Nikki, you’re too sweet. But, at this point nothing will redeem Victor. He has Colleen’s heart; even that didn’t help. Just that monumental feat alone should have been his saving grace. But, not even the Almighty God could turn the devil’s eyes down the path of righteousness. Golly Gee!! I should have been a preacher. Methinks I’m in the wrong profession. Lol.
You have described Victor like no other. Good description. He’s also a Yenta. He spends his days, visiting his children, threatening/bullying others, or create havoc for most.
You may be on to something, Nikki. About Ashley and Neville, I mean. Perhaps there’s a newfound alliance there. Perhaps Ashley is in fear of dying because her tumor is back? Perhaps that is the reason she is hurrying Abby’s and Ben’s wedding along? She wants to see her daughter settled before she dies? Will Dr. Neville save the day? Will Ashley and Dr. Neville become a couple?
Timmm, Harry and I had discussed this possibility way back when. So, Nikki you may have discovered gold.
He’s got Colleens’s HEART! 🙂 I think he turned it to ice when it was transplanted into his body.
i would love to see ashley & dr neville in a meaningful relationship but tptb/writers would probably screw that up too……………………..jmo
Well said Mary SF!
Let’s be honest: Ashley can do waaaaaaaaaay better.
Stitch has zero chemistry with either woman. If the writers insist on keeping Stitch around they should make the character an opportunistic bed-hopping scoundrel (he’s already slept with 2 sisters and one of their mothers so it wouldn’t ex try be a stretch) because the sympathetic doc thing ain’t working.
Alan–indeed! Today Ashely met Dr Simon Neville. I think I heard the angels singing from the rafters.
Pretty loudly, did those angels ding. I heard them too. Michael/Neville is such a catch. That’s one time I would make an exception in age……just to touch that face. His skin is amazing, Harry.
Correction—sing, not ding.
I’m about done with this show. Victor wins again # 2,296,452. I just can’t with this crap.
Go away, Ben. No one cares. And that’s just the tip of the very cold iceberg this show has become. Where’s Gloria and Jill? Phyllis about to do Billy? No thank you. Ugh!
Michael snubbing Victor’s offer of a cookie was about the only good thing from yesterday’s epi. I do love Mariah, so there’s that.
That was funny, MbMom. Also, today Victor told Jack that the Abbott family are now poorer than a church mouse.
Now, who talks like that? Victor does! Love him or hate him, he is a classic and truly a unique individual.
I do love to hate him. I did enjoy Wednesday’s epi. I’d like to see Ashley front-burner, but not with Stitch. I think MEK looks better than ever and I could see the odd doctor and Ashley making an interesting couple. I like Melissa Ordway’s Abby, but I’ve never warmed to Stitch (he’s gross sleeping with mother, daughter, sister). LOVED the flashback of Jack, Vic & Nikki. I wonder if they are going to hook up Phyllis with Billy and revisit Nikki and Jack? Hmmm…
I’m used to Victor winning and it really doesnt bother me. What does is Jack always comes off like a powerless wimp! Why doesnt he start a new company and build an empire and shine without Victor able to stick his nose into it! I love Jack but he needs to lead his family for once!
What bothers me most isn’t necessarily Victor winning EVERY time, but how wimpy it makes Jack look. Not a good look for one of my fave soap characters. I like that Jack more often than not takes the moral high ground. But you can be moral and a winner. Especially in fiction.
I am tired of Victor always kicking sand in Jack’s face too.
Has anyone else noticed that Jack always looks like he is about to say the F word?
Ha, Harry, LOL! I thought the same thing!
Ladies, Stitch isnt worth the gum on the bottom of my shoe! Family first and go find your own guys. With Ashley passing out in the park this sets up her and Dr. Michael E Knight! Love it!
Amen! I have sisters, a mom & daughters and can tell you THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN! Yuck!
And yes to Ashley & Dr. Neville. (It was also nice to see Ghost John)
That’s what I’ve been trying to say, BM and Timmm. It is disgusting to me….never would happen in my family either. I have three sisters, two brothers and parents as well. Eileen is older than my mother. My nieces are all under twelve, lol. I will not deny the age bothers me too, but it is not lascivious, as long as the people involved are consenting adults (no sharing of relatives, please. Lol) .
Nonetheless, I had a few fans wanting to go a round of word-battle with me for expressing an opinion. Golly Gee!!
This whole story line brings me back to the days of the Bold& Beautiful when Brooke married Eric the dad, Ridge son #1, followed by Thorn son #2 then remarried Ridge son #1 again O.M.G. How disgusting.
Nikki, I think B&B is the most incestuous soap on the air. Which, unfortunately, is saying a lot. It continues to this day with cousins, brothers, fathers, sons, etc. Just gross. It’s Jerry Springer level of stupidity.
so happy to see eileen showcased in a front burner romance! she still rediates beauty and sex appeal as shown when she had many affairs as kirsten on days!!
i hope ashley says front and centre…where she belongs! i really enjoyed seeing her envisioning john and missed their sweet father / daughter relationship!…
however im not impreesed how the writers have decimated ash s and vic s relationship, throughout the abbott/ newman war , ash was always stuck in the middle because of her loyalty to jack but her love and admiration of victor. this made the feud complex and further enraged jack and victor because of her defence of both men.i hope the writers can find a waty to mend ash and vic s friendship / romanctic feelings
Great post, damien.
kudos to great post
I do differ… that it would be great to see… a friendship… of sorts… develop between Victor and Ashley
perhaps a teasing flirtatious respect ; an eye to eye real partake of each other history… that it really did boil down to a division of power between the Abbott and Newman
that a love between these two existed but could never really go anywhere
perhaps after all these years… a bond
I could go for the ole curgmudeon; getting this
“I am waiting for the death of Victor”
I do differ…. *I would be appalled to see near death ole Victor even touching ED’ Ashley”
creepazoid
I hope there isn’t any marriage. Stitches character has been so desecrated that he needs to be rehabilitated. These almost incestuous storylines are too numerous for me.
On the other hand, someone raised the issue of new Billy being drawn to Phyllis. Was it clearly established that Jack and Phyllis were legally married by that crazy fellow on the island? In addition, do you think the issue of who hit the young girl has been put to rest following Adam’s trial?
I’ve missed some programs and don’t understand why Billy was the predominate guilty party regarding Paragon.
You are do right, Tani. I never thought about it that way, but ‘incestuous’ comes pretty close. Watch the PTB soras Faith, just for Ben.
They better not! #1 That actress is just the cutest little daisy and #2 I already vomit every time Stitch has his cantaloupe looking head snuggling next to the beautiful Melissa Ordway! I dont need to see another pretty blonde snuggling with Son of a Stitch!
General Hospital
Kelly Sullivan Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’s’ Maura West Recalling When Ava Shot Connie (Exclusive)
It was just over 13 years ago on General Hospital when Ava Jerome (Maura West) shot and killed Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri (Kelly Sullivan) in an effort to keep her quiet from revealing that Derek Wells was actually Ava’s back-from-the-dead brother, Julian Jerome (William deVry). It’s a crime that somehow Ava never has quite paid for either.
The episode back aired on August 13, 2013 and viewers had to say goodbye to Kelly Sullivan who played Kate and her alter, Connie. In the story, just before she died, Kate/Connie scrawled the letters AJ in her own blood, initially making the PCPD and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) think that it was AJ Quatermaine (Sean Kanan) who did the deed.
Now, Sullivan recalled sharing scenes with the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning West, during a live conversation on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel. Kelly was the special guest talking about her recent return to the soaps in her new role as The Bold and the Beautiful’s Darcy Dylan.
Photo: JPI
FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MAURA WEST
Speaking of her final GH scenes and working with Maura West, Sullivan gave her then GH co-star major props. “If you’re going to be shot by somebody (on the soaps), you want to be shot by Maura West, c’mon!”
Maura West debuted back in May 2013 as Ava, and Sullivan remembered when the As the World Turns favorite began on GH. “I remember when Maura West first arrived at GH. She walked in with this cute little bob (hairdo) and she’s just delicious,” shared Sullivan.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Kelly revealed more about Maura, adding “I think she’s amazing! I remember right before I left the show, someone suggested, and I would still love to do this with her, if she ever want to, but someone suggested that they wanted to direct the stage play A Streetcar Named Desire with Maura and I, where I would play Stella and she would play Blanche! Wouldn’t that be great?”
Speaking of the Ava/Connie showdown scenes, Sullivan expressed, “On television and on General Hospital specifically, Maura West is able to play a character who does the most horrendous things and you still care about her and that’s the mark of a really great actor. In other words, you’re able to be liked in the midst of the most horrendous things, and as a performer not shying away from that, and to just have the courage to do what’s on the page (in the script).”
Photo: JPI
KELLY SULLIVAN PARTING THOUGHTS AS SHE LEFT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kelly also shared her sentiments when she walked off the set of General Hospital after her run back in August of 2013. “I really was honored. Every day I would go to work and I would say a little prayer, which is I want to do justice for my character, explained Kelly. “It’s between me and my character. I get to walk this path with her and to leave the show on that note, which is, I left every out there. I just gave it my all and again what an honor it was to play Kate/Connie.”
You can catch the full conversation with Kelly where she talks about her time on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless where she played Sage Warner and now The Bold and the Beautiful below.
So, do you remember the Ava and Connie scenes where Ava shot and killed her? What did you think of Kelly Sullivan’s sentiments about Maura West? Share your thoughts via the comment section. But first, watch the reveal where Ava recalls murdering Connie below!
The question of will Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) stay awhile at General Hospital after his recent extended hiatus from the show earlier this year, has reportedly been answered.
TMZ via court documents obtained in Burton’s ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife Sheree Gustin, shared that Steve actually inked a new three year deal with the ABC soap opera back in June.
That is significant because it was June when Burton returned back to work as Jason. In addition, the court filing confirmed that Burton had already moved back to California from Tennessee.
Photo: ABC
STEVE’S HIATUS AND HIS RETURN TO PORT CHARLES
GH fans will recall, it was back in February of 2026, that Burton announced via his Instagram that he was stepping away from his role of Jason Morgan for short break and pointed to wanting to spend quality time with his new wife, Michelle Lundstrom Burton with whom he tied the knot back on May 17, 2025.
Steve expressed at that time, “I’m newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family.” It was back on March 25 that viewers saw Jason carted away by the WSB after taking the fall for Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) who shot then WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Burton returned to work on June 1, and due to General Hospital taping roughly six weeks ahead of air, made his on-screen comeback on the July 13 episode.
GOING FOR GOLD AT THE UPCOMING DAYTIME EMMYS
Then, Steve and his enduring fans got an extra special treat on the same day, when it was revealed on Extra that he was nominated for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
Steve previously won in the Supporting Actor category for his work as General Hospital’s Jason in 1998 and as The Young and the Restless’ Dylan McAvoy in 2018.
Now with Jason and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship seemingly hitting the skids, plus Jason’s commitment to staying out of mob life to focus on being present for his son Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn), what does the future hold for the fan favorite character? Stay tuned.
So, happy to hear that Steve Burton signed a new three year deal with General Hospital? Knowing that, what storyline would you like to see Jason get involved and with who? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
The Young and the Restless enduring favorite and two-time Daytime Emmy-winning actress, Jess Walton (Jill Foster Abbott) is set to release her memoir!
Kensington Publishing has revealed on their website that Walton’s book The Young and the Rest of Us is now available for pre-order while listing an April 27, 2027 release date. In addition, in June of 2027, Walton will mark her 40th anniversary with The Young and the Restless and her debut as Jill.
The official log lines for the memoir share, “Emmy Award-winning actress Jess Walton, known to millions as the iconic Jill Abbott on the #1 soap opera The Young and the Restless, shares her extraordinary journey to stardom, sobriety, true love, and self-discovery in this startingly candid, intimate, and star-studded memoir.”
Photo; Kensington Books
CAKE FIGHTS AND CORPORATE INTRIGUE
The book description for The Young and the Rest of Us adds, “In June 1987, Jess Walton walked through the artists’ entrance at CBS for her first day on The Young and the Restless,where she had just been hired to play the recast role of Jill Abbott. Two Emmy awards, four decades, and countless onscreen affairs, marriages, corporate takeovers, and cake fights later, she’s a beloved icon with an astonishing tale to tell.”
“In her refreshingly candid style, Jess shares her journey as a young actress from Toronto theaters to Los Angeles, where she found herself at the center of a Laurel Canyon circle that included the likes of Neil Young, David Geffen, Laura Nyro, and Joni Mitchell. Landing a Universal contract and a steady stream of guest starring roles, Jess embraced everything 1970s L.A. had to offer—including Hollywood parties fueled by limitless booze and drugs, and trysts with stars. She recounts with candor and gratitude the surprising path that eventually led her to sobriety, true love—and ultimately, to fictional Genoa City, Wisconsin, and the role of a lifetime.”
“Brimming with behind-the-scenes drama and celebrity cameos to delight fans, The Young and the Rest of Us is also rich in personal, relatable truths about marriage, motherhood, empty-nesting, self-discovery, and finding the courage to start over—as often as it takes. In a voice as fearless and frank as Jill’s, but with, humor and grace all her own, Jess Walton looks back on a life as unpredictable, and adventure filled as anything she has portrayed on screen.”
WHO ELSE PLAYED JILL FOSER ABBOTT?
Fans of The Young and the Restless know that Walton became the fourth actress to take on the role of Katherine Chancellor’s original nemesis Jill Foster back in 1987. The OG Jill was played by Brenda Dickson, also Deborah Adair, Bond Gideon and Melinda O. Fee played the part.
This year, Days of our Lives star Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) filled-in for several episodes for Walton who was unavailable to travel from her home in Oregon to Los Angeles where Y&R was taped. Walton is still with the long-running soap opera as Jill.
So, excited to learn of Jess Walton’s upcoming memoir, ‘The Young and the Rest of Us?’ Will it be it a must-read for you? Drop a comment below.
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