Recaps
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Ashley Leaves For Paris As Eileen Davidson Wraps Her Run
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.
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!
Beyond the Gates
BEYOND THE GATES: Hayley Pulls a Gun on Dani, Sneering, “Gotta Love a Full Circle Moment, Don’t You?”

In a excellent episode of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates, the Wednesday, September 23 edition gave us the long-awaited showdown between Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley), and the younger mistress who stole and married her ex-husband, Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett), the grifter, Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings).
The showdown featured some of the delicious Beyond the Gates writing they have been known for when high stakes drama reaches an apex and this was no different.
In story, Hayley comes upon Dani snooping around her home. Dani accuses her of poisoning Bill. Next thing you know, Hayley pulls out a gun from her purse and says, “Gotta Love a Full Circle Moment, Don’t You?” That line of dialog takes us all the way back to the very beginning episodes of Beyond the Gates, when Dani pulled a gun out of her purse on Hayley and Bill at their wedding!
Hayley’s already got a play in mind and she tells it to Dani. She will inform the cops that an intruder was in her house and she shot her in self-defense, and when all is said and done, she will get the best lawyer money can buy. She won’t worry about Dani or Bill because they won’t be around to bother or argue with her. In fact, Hayley tells Dani she will be living her best life in St. Barts.

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CUFF HER!
Suddenly, Jacob (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) are there on the scene. Hayley feigns innocence but Jacob is detaining all three women, but he handcuffs Hayley as he brings them all down to the police station. Once at the station, Dani gives Jacob her statement and wants him to search Bill and Hayley’s house, but he says it’s not enough intel to get a warrant.
Meanwhile, Hayley is eying a trashcan in the squad room. She then digs inside her bra. Marcel (Daryl W. Handy) catches her and sees she is hiding something in her hand. He forces her to open it, and it reveals a vial. Dani believes it’s poison. Marcel is taking it to be analyzed.
Later. when Hayley is being questioned by Jacob, she tells him with Bill “out of town,” (which Jacob then realizes she is unaware that Bill has been hospitalized) that she will be making her one phone call to Tomas (Alex Alegria) to represent her.
BILL AND CHELSEA HAVE A CHAT
At the hospital, Bill is with Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) in his room as they discuss Hayley and Dani, not knowing anything of just what went down at Bill’s house. Chelsea hopes her father will be kind to her mother as both are now worried about what Hayley could do to him and Dani.

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FRIGHTENED BY YOUR SISTER
Elsewhere, Andre (Sean Freeman) texts Joey (Jon Lindstrom), wanting to meet him in the back alley of the casino. Andre comes clean to Joey about his relationship with Joey’s sister, Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) and explains about their past. Andre says he needs Joey’s help to rein his sister in. Joey isn’t sure what to believe.
Next, Andre shows a video on his phone to Joey. Whatever was on the video raised concern from Joey. HE vowed to Andre he would handle it on one condition; they keep this between themselves. However, Andre notes he does not want Heather to go after or harm Dani.
You can check out key moments from today’s episode below when Hayley is caught and handcuffed by Jacob after her confrontation with Dani.
Then let us know, what did you think of the showdown between Dani and Hayley? Do you think the poison and any evidence related to Bill’s medical condition will disappear and be unproven, thus setting Hayley free? If she goes free will she try to kill both Bill and Dani? Share your theories via the comment section below.
Dancing with the Stars
DANCING WITH THE STARS Viral Hits Night: Who Was the Fiercest Couple of Them All?

In week 2 of ballroom dance floor action on Dancing With the Stars season 35, it was “viral hits night,” which had all the celebrity contestants and their pro partners going head -to-head with each other, unlike last week’s two-night season premiere where the men were solely on night one and the women on night two.
Now, the 14 remaining couples strutted their stuff and their routines on the September 22 episode, where it was clear that paralympian, Ezra Frech and olympian, Amber Glenn showed how balance and athleticism came into play. BUT, there was no one more than Frech, who with one prosthetic leg, just could get down on the dance floor better than the rest of us, anytime anywhere!
When the smoke cleared, three couples had the highest scores from the panel of judges, Carrie Ann, Derek and Bruno. Each received a 21/30 score and were a top the leaderboard ahead of the night’s final results.

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The top scores belonged to: Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy who danced a Jive to “Animal” by Katseye, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach who performed a cha-cha to “Low” by Flo Rida, and Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov who took to the floor performing a tango to “All the Things She Said” by Harrison, who was in the ballroom DJing the song!
WHO WAS SENT HOME?
At the end of the night, the results were revealed. The first six couples who were announced as safe were: Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik, Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong, Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, and Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov.
Also safe were: Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas, Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold, and Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa.
The bottom three were revealed as: Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess, Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten, and Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson. In the end, Giada and Alan who were sent home.
Dancing With the Stars, Season 35, airs Tuesdays, 8pm ET/7pm CT on ABC and Disney+
Take a look at the top three highest scored dances from last night’s Viral Hits Night’s competition below. Then let us know, who you thought was the fiercest couple of them all, via the comment section.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jordan Sees Sonny and Justine Making Out, Britt and Anna Have a Chat, Valentin is Livid

On the Tuesday, September 22 episode of General Hospital, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) got an earful from Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) after her proposed stunt to get damning evidence against Drew (Cameron Mathison), Anna (Finola Hughes) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had a conversation they needed to have, and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) came upon Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Justine (Nazneen Contractor) making out in the parking lot of the Brown Dog Bar.
Let’s take a closer look as the action and story that went down: First, Valentin was horrified to learn what Charlotte was plotting to get Drew to leave Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) alone. Learning that Charlotte thought that her plan to make it look as if Drew was making out with a teenage girl was a great idea, Valentin fired back. “Dammit, why can’t you admit you put your life at risk?”
Valentin firmly told his daughter that she will not have any more contact with Danny. However, Charlotte said she will see Danny at school, Valentin stated, “Not anymore.” Will Valentin put Charlotte in another high school? Send her out of town or leave town with his daughter? Stay tuned.
APOLOGY ACCEPTED
After leaving the Brown Dog Bar, Britt headed over to Aurora Wellness and had a tense confrontation with Anna, the woman who planned on killing her. Anna apologized to Britt noting she would always regret what she did and would like to smooth things over with Britt if she would let her.
Taking in Anna’s apology, Britt also apologized for not coming to Anna’s rescue sooner while Anna was locked up in Wyndemere. Anna says she understands Britt was made to believe she was dying of Huntington’s disease. However, Anna said that Cesar Faison had caused just as much long-term damage to his daughter as he has with her. That moment, leaves Britt startled.
JORDAN OFFERS AN ENDORSEMENT THEN GETS AN EYEFUL
Back at the Brown Dog, Jordan offered Justine her endorsement for the Port Charles district attorney position. Jordan even went one step further and said as much as she does not like going out in public (due to her facial scars) she would help organize a kick-off rally.
Jordan also let Justine know she will have tough competition during her DA election campaign, and for Justine not to be surprised if one of her competitors goes looking for any dirt or skeletons they can dig up on her. While Justine glances over at Sonny, who is at another table, she tells Jordan she is confident no one will find anything to use against her.
HOWEVER at the end of the episode, Sonny followed Justine into the parking lot after they had separately exited the Brown Dog Bar, where they flirted and reminisced about their first kiss in the same spot. Next thing you know, the two are making out when Jordan happens upon the scenes and is witness to their smooches. We fade to black.
Take a look at the final moments from today’s GH in a scene entitled, “Not Public Knowledge” below.
Then weigh-in, Why do you think it was Jordan who came upon Sonny and Justine’s romance? How will Jordan use the intel to her own advantage, or will she? What do you think Britt will do next? And what did you think of Charlotte’s plan to get some video on Drew to use against him to get him to leave Danny alone? Let us know in the comment section below.
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