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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Ashley Leaves For Paris As Eileen Davidson Wraps Her Run

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Monday’s episode of The Young and the Restless marked the final appearance of Eileen Davidson in the role of Ashley Abbott, and the two-time Daytime Emmy winner left on a high note with an emotional storyline that could just earn her yet another gold statuette next year.

As Ashley’s family drama came to its conclusion, she tells Jack (Peter Bergman), Traci (Beth Maitland), Kyle (Michael Mealor) Billy (Jason Thompson) and Abby (Melissa Ordway) that she is taking the patents and leaving Genoa City immediately.  She reveals that while she is completely disgusted with the Abbott clan, she is not leaving out of spite.

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Ashley’s decided to start her own company with her own products. … and she will call it “My Beauty” – John’s nickname for her when she was growing up.  Next, she goes toe to toe with her brother Jack. He fires back that Ashley has left Jabot for company after company, time and time again.  Then, there is another flashback to an argument that ensued when they were kids over a mess that was less at the family pool.

Now in the present, defiant and standing up for herself, Ashley says to the group there is no offer from them that she would accept, because she plans to start her own empire in the same city her mother did years ago.  Then, Ashley announces she is leaving for Paris on a jet tonight.  When Jack and Traci bring up leaving Dina (Marla Adams) behind, who is losing her battle with Alzheimer’s, Ashley says she had made peace with her mother and that Dina doesn’t know who she is anymore, so it won’t make a difference to Dina.

Ashley turns to Abby and asks her to join her in Paris, but Abby refuses. They share a tearful hug.  Next, Ashley addresses Billy hoping that their relationship one day can be repaired. Then, an emotional Traci tells her sister that she will always love her unconditionally, but she thinks Ashley’s making the wrong choice.  The sisters share a hug.  When Dina joins everyone, Ashley explains to her mother that she now feels liberated.

Before she leaves, Ashley tells Jack she has nothing to say to him and walks out. Later, Ashley is at the GCAC and gets a call from Neil, and drops the bombshell that she is leaving for Paris tonight and starting her own company, and she wishes they could have seen where their relationship would have gone.

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Just then, Jack shows up.  In a heartfelt conversation, he confesses to Ashley that he hates himself for starting this war years ago, and what it’s done to their family.  He confesses that part of the reason the “blood Abbott clause” was added was so he wouldn’t have to compete against his sister.  Jack finally admits that he was jealous of her and her talents!  After apologizing to Ashley, they hug.  Then, we go to a flash back to when they were younger and a young Ashley tells Jack she does not like fighting with him.

Now in the present, with a chance to reconcile with her brother, Ashley doesn’t take it. Instead, she stands up for her decision saying she needs to look out for herself now, first and exits  After all, how many times can she feel less than by her own family?

Davidson’s final moments occurred on the plane taking Ashley to Paris where she toasts her exit from Genoa City and on to her new life, while Jack is devastated looking at the empty Abbott house, with a big question mark for the future of Jabot and with a huge rift with his sister that may never be repaired.

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Following the airing of the episode,  some of the cast who shared many scenes over the years with Davidson offered their sentiments on Eileen’s departure from the series, on a post on the official Y&R facebook page.

Marla Adams shared: I love Eileen so much. We’ve had so many wonderful scenes together. When I returned to the show, we did a scene in the Abbott Living Room and at the end of the scene Eileen cried. I knew then that we would make magic together. I will miss her but respect her decision and hope to see her soon.”

Beth Maitland sharedL “From the moment we met on the set these many years ago, we were sisters. Ups and downs, life events and comings and goings, we were always returning to the foundation of those days, and I will forever be blessed by the times I have shared with Eileen.”

So, what did you think about how Ashley left Genoa City?  Did she do the right thing for herself? Will you miss Eileen?

Share your thoughts via the comment section below and make sure to check out our video interview with Eileen all about her exit on The Michael Fairman Channel.

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Eileens exit was everything!
Ash left victorious for once!
…being greedy for all things Ash my only gripes was that she ‘ phoned in’ her goodbye to Neil!?
..further although Ashley and the Abbotts had a hell of story especially her and ‘ Jackie’ the missing piece for moi was a appearance by ghost daddy, John. ..i miss the appearances of John Abbott as he consoles his children. I would ve probably been in tears if he came to visit his ‘beauty’Ash and personally validate his descision to leave her the patents to Jabot that she created!
Also criminal although im assuming it couldve been due to scheduling conflicts with Eric away, it woulve been tender to see one last touching scene with Vic and Ash ..mayb muse about her pulling a Vic trick and switching Jacks paternity, or if anything a nod to the history and love they once shared.
The airplane scene was a nice touch.

Yeah, Damien……Ashley’s phone good-bye by phone was a low blow!! …..very strange. TPTB could not devise a way for her and Neil to see each other in person?
Awwww, Damien…..you’re such a sentimentalist ( the last goodbyes from Daddy to his beauty; even in fantasy)…. love that!!
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Damn I am going to miss her a lot, she is just damn awesome! Like others I disappointed that she has left Y&R, but we all have to understand she has a “real family” and wants to spend time with them. Ms. Davidson has given us her for many years and yes she spoiled all of us. It will not be the same, but we do have Gina Tognoni and like Eileen, she too can act very very well.

GOD BLESS EILEEN, enjoy your time you worked hard for it !

No I hated the ending was almost hoping for a real soap opera ending with the plane blowing up after take off pan to Jack holding a lit lighter and a burning gas flame towards direction of the exploding plane. End Scene

First, regardless of Jack’s deceit he has always loved Ashley and protected all this siblings…that isn’t YR ending but a DOOL or GH.

The character’s exit storyline was horrible to manipulate a woman with Alzheimer’s disgusting and for gosh sakes she is not a twentysomething ingenue either her childish behavior was silly . No company would switch out CEO’s and last . Please send GT / Kelly Cramer she is not Phyllis needs to go back home to NJ and stay and JT back to Canada and stay

Love Ashley. Will miss Eileen. Disliked the exit storyline.

Eileen will be missed very very much!!!! Since I was a teen I have watched The Young And the Restless! The character Ashley has been one of the characters that kept me coming back to watch the show. She has an amazing pressance about her. It breaks my heart to see her leave the show! I think the way she left leaves it open for a return if ever given the chance. I am heartbroken!

OH, I loved this story line and all the actors’ performances. Bravo Y&R! THIS is why you are among the best in daytime drama. I was surprised but accept the choice not to have Dina have a fully lucid moment with Ashley. That would have been too sappy. I only have one wish… that John Abbott’s spirit might have spoken to Jack or Ashley or even Dina. Maybe the senior Abbott will help Jack rebuild Jabot in a special appearance soon. THANK YOU everyone at Y&R for this very thoughtful and emotional story turn.

I understand Eileen leaving, she does have a real life, but, damn, it just won’t be the same without her. I’ be watch the show since it’s inception and truly love all the characters. Please, for selfish reasons DON’T GO!!! Love you, have a fun time with your family

Hope she can speak French.

I have been a fan of the Young and Restless since day one. I was a girl in grade school. Ashley has always been my favorite character on the show and I doubt that will change with her departure. I will really miss her.

I’m reminded of that old saying, “how can we miss you if you won’t go away”? There’s absolutely no emotion with her leaving because let’s face it, it’s only a matter of time before she’s back.

Don’t think it was right for Ashley to take the patents and leave Jabot to destruction. She acted like a spoiled child. What Jack did was no worse than what she did. Sick of hearing her say she never got the respect she deserved. She’s the one who sounded jealous. Jack always acknowledged her accomplishments but that wasn’t enough fr her. Glad she’s gone.

Bye, Eileen……I gave you my “Godspeed” on the other site….will miss your beautiful presence ( and fashion-sense).
On another note—-it is still Halloween in GC…..so, will JT’s spectre waft through the ground swathed in an all-out- Halloween-scary regalia?
Reality call? He’s not there? Gone bye-bye?
Another thing……seems to me Nikki still has that possessive streak about her towards Arturo. She is jealous!!
Weird how he has an Hispanic accent and his siblings don’t?

It is difficult to express how poignant the give and take was between the Abbott siblings; both past and present. Writers you out did yourselves!

Now I find myself following, but insecure regarding so many new members of the cast that have been introduced. Why can’t Paul come back? Lilly’s children began to “grow” on me. Love the little children, but that is probably hard to maintain.

I so disliked how JT was handled. No valid discussion of abuse; absurd storyline.

Ashley has moved in and out over the years. The legacy from her mother leaves a lot of open doors.

Nick and “Dark Horse” continues to be meaningless.

Find your foundation; even though it may be not timeless!

General Hospital

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other

The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.

Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).

When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.

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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.

Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.

What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Have Their Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

On General Hospital, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) both were treated to Bachelorette and Bachelor parties to shake off any of those pre-wedding jitters. At The Savoy, the ladies have a touching and fun time with Brook Lynn.

The bride-to-be gives a speech to thank everyone for coming, while Lois lets everyone know to try the signature cocktail the “Brooklynn Chaser”, which gets everybody eventually and mostly, drunk.

When Tracy (Jane Elliot) questions Lois (Rena Sofer) as to why there is no music for the party, Lois realizes she forgot, and somehow, who does she call to the rescue? Spinelli (Bradford Anderson)! Saving the day, he winds up playing some tunes and later gets on the dance floor to ‘shake it off’ with the gals.

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Lois makes a speech as the mother of the bride, and shares how proud she is of the woman Brook Lynn has become. Wedding games begin, including one of “hot potato” with a wedding bouquet.

When it’s time for the “Silly Poses” section of the party, Spinelli has now morphed from DJ to staff photographer taking memorable photos of the ladies to remember the evening by.

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The best part of the event, was when Brook Lynn tries to get her grandmother Tracy out on the dance floor, which, at first, she refuses. After several of the guests bust a move, a tipsy Tracy joins the dance party after Joss mentions that if her grandmother Bobbie was here, she would dance. Tracy says “she agrees” and begins to cut a rug on the floor, much to the delight of the other women.

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In the final moments, a tipsy Joss and Kristina (Kate Mansi) have a confrontation about Sonny, and Joss lets Kristina in more on Sonny’s behavior, which looks to have clued in Kristina a bit more as to how something is way off about her dad.

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Across town at the Hatchett Bar, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and the men with the exception of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper), all attend Chase’s Bachelor Party where throwing hatchets into a dart board for supremacy is the order of the day. Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ned (Wally Kurth) get into some words over ELQ, while Dante makes a toast to his police partner, Chase.

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Suddenly Dex (Evan Hofer) shows up. Chase thanks Dex for coming, but Dex gets some dirty looks from other cops on the force. Dante gives Chase his present, which is a signed baseball by the Boston Red Sox.

Ned (Wally Kurth) makes a speech that although no one is good enough for his daughter, Brook Lynn, Chase has come closer than anyone has, so welcome to the family. Running in at the end is Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez), who just left Brook Lynn’s party, and she toasts her singing partner, Chase, and to the great man that he is.

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What did you think of Brook Lynn and Chase’s pre-wedding celebrations? What was your favorite moment? Comment below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nina Confronts Ava for Sabotaging Her Relationship With Sonny and Signs the Divorce Papers

Looks like Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Ava (Maura West) are back to be each other’s sworn enemy number one. By the end of the Monday, April 22nd episode of General Hospital, the women know where they stand with each other after Nina goes in on Ava accusing her of wanting Sonny (Maurice Benard) all to herself, while her marriage has been on the rocks.

In story, at Nina’s office, Ava shows up to see Nina and says she is sorry about what happened with Sonny and that he reacted the way he did, acknowledging that is was over the top, even for Sonny. Ava says she’ll smooth things over, but Nina says she now understands how manipulative and transparent Ava really is.

Given their horrible history, Nina goes in on Ava and how she should never have trusted her. Nina wants to know how long has Ava had this agenda dating all the way back to telling Nina to turn Carly (Laura Wright) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) into the SEC. Ava says she never told her do to that, but Nina wants to know how long Ava has been playing her for a fool.

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Ava says she moved in with Sonny to keep Avery safe and she wants to be on good terms with Avery’s father, Sonny. Nina thinks she likes being in Sonny’s inner circle. Ava tells Nina if she goes to him about her advising Nina to call the SEC on Carly and Drew, it won’t work.  Sonny still considers Nina a traitor and he will think she’s lying because she’s so desperate to win him back. Ava says if Nina would stop blaming everyone else that maybe Sonny would respect her.  Nina says “like he does you?” Ava says Sonny not only respects her, but he also counts on her.

From there, Ava launches into why she and Sonny understand each other, after all, Sonny is a powerful, turbulent, and sometimes violent man. She goes so far to say if Nina wanted someone to just sit by the fire with and play with their grandchildren, she’s got the wrong guy.  Ava then talks about Mike from Nixon Falls (Sonny with amnesia) and how Sonny hid the darkest parts of himself from Nina back then, whereas with Ava they are the same similar creatures, so he doesn’t have to hide anything.

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Nina wants to know just what Ava wants with Sonny? What is her end game? Ava responds that they understand each other, in ways she can’t with Sonny. Nina tells Ava she can go ahead and have it all and signs Sonny’s divorce papers. Ava walks out with the documents, while Nina in tears at her desk, takes off her wedding rings and has her assistant come in so she can messenger the rings back to Sonny’s address.

The episode and these scenes featured great performances by Cynthia Watros and Maura West. You can check some of the scenes below.

Now, let us know, what is Ava’s next move? Is she going to become Mrs. Sonny Corinthos? Do you like Ava and Nina as enemies? Comment below.

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