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Peter Bergman Has High Praise for Upcoming ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘Beyond the Gates’ Crossover

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This June, and as previously reported, several of your favorites from The Young and the Restless will be seen in a multi-episode arc, when they crossover to Beyond the Gates. The story which was taped a few months back, had the Y&R cast traveling to Atlanta, Georgia from Los Angeles where they had the opportunity to see the newest soap’s Assembly Studios, and how they put daytime’s newest soap together and more.

During this week’s livestream conversation with Y&R’s Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) and Stacy Haiduk (Patty Williams) on the Michael Fairman Channel, Bergman was asked his takeaway from working with the cast and crew at Beyond the Gates.

The 25-time Daytime Emmy nominee and 3-time winner, expressed, “It was a fantastic experience, lovely people. They have a beautiful soundstage and a camaraderie among the cast that is enviable. Every single person at Beyond the Gates is an original member of the cast. Every single one of them has been there as long as the other, there are no experts. There are no long-term legends on that show. They are all legends. It is fantastic, and it’s a wonderful environment to be in.”

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Bergman added, “I really enjoyed the whole thing. I am a student of daytime, as you know, so I love watching. Wow! You started a soap opera a year ago! Oh, my gosh.” The veteran star is set to appear in the multi-episode crossover along with his Y&R co-stars: Bryton James (Devon Winters), Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Michael Mealor (Kyle Abbott), Susan Walters (Diane Abbott), and Melissa Ordway (Abby).

In a recent conversation with Soaps.com, Beyond the Gates executive producer, Julie Hanan Carruthers, shared on the crossover event: “It’s spectacular”, adding, “It validates both of our worlds when we’re referencing each other’s characters.” Mixing Genoa City and Fairmont Crest will e very special for CBS daytime fans and as Carruthers puts it, “a nice little gift for the audiences.”

Look for, in the story, longtime close friends Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and the patriarch of the Newman family, the legendary Victor Newman to reunite at a high-profile political fundraiser. Over the years, apparently Victor has backed Vernon’s political campaigns, while Vernon has championed legislation benefiting Newman Enterprises, which is definitely an alliance built on loyalty, influence and mutual gain.

Vernon has asked Victor to serve as the keynote speaker for his grandson Martin’s (Brandon Claybon) political fundraiser. Also in attendance will be Kyle Abbott who has been a longtime friend of Martin, from when they first bonded in New York City after college. Martin extended the invitation to Kyle, who arrived alongside his parents, Jack Abbott and Diane Jenkins.

Beyond the Gates made its broadcast television network debut  on CBS back on February 24, 2025  becoming the first new network soap to debut since Passions back in 1999. The first hour-long Black-led soap opera replaced The Talk which had aired for 15 seasons in the CBS daytime lineup.

You can check out our full conversation with Peter Bergman and Stacy Haiduk from their visit to the Michael Fairman Channel below.

Now let us know, are you looking forward to the Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless crossover, especially with the stamp of approval and praise from the legendary Peter Bergman? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.

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Can’t wait!

I am so glad he spoke about this and spoke so highly about the team at Beyond the Gates. The forthcoming event will be good. I’m so excited about it.

I think this is awesome! I’m a white male 60 years old. I’ve been watching Y&R for decades and I’ve watched Beyond the Gates from day one!! Looking forward to this wonderful crossover! So many talented actors!! ❤️

Crossovers are fine if you watch both shows – and I’ve watched some good ones with primetime shows that I watch. However, if you don’t watch both shows it’s a tad meaningless; unfortunately (for me) I don’t watch Beyond the Gates.

Yeah, I hear that. No CBS soaps have aired down here in Hell before Beyond The Gates. I managed to get that one on the air from the beginning, thanks to my past association with Proctor & Gamble (who are involved in producing the show)

So I’ll be a little lost when this Y&R stuff hits the airwaves, as I’ve only seen bits and pieces of that show over the years. A succubus ex girlfriend might have had some bootleg tapes sent down or whatever.

Like Jennifer I’ve never watched Beyond the Gates so it’s a shoulder shrug for me.

You should watch BTG its a good show. I grew up on Y & R but I dont watch it anymore.

I wonder why

Y&R trying to get in on the hot new soap Beyond the Gates now a phenomenon and the ratings are off the roof they have changed daytime soaps

Don’t get me wrong, I wish them well, but 1.7 million viewers means they haven’t quite reached that roof yet.

Young and the Restless has been around for
decades. They don’t need to do that. If anything this gives Beyond the Gates validation from Y and R fans

That’s the point….

I don’t know where you got your ratings info, but it is inaccurate. BTG is holding it’s own but is not running away in the ratings.

They need Y&R actors to crossover to boost an awful show with ridiculous people. It’s CBS at its woke worst formulating a black soap opera. Belongs in hood with all the black attitude flying. I’m waiting for ” Don’t yo go dare!”, ” I aint gonna be havin dat!” and everyone’s favorite.. “Aint nobody gots time fo dat!!”

You just showed everyone who you are. A staunch racist. Your comments are so unnecessary. What ever happened to your raising? Have you ever seen white attitude?

The preceding post was sponored by the Ku Klux Klan

This must be Dottie’s husband.

I started watching BTG, from day 1 and is in awe of the cast, the plot and the sudden twist and turns. BTG takes you on a thrilling ride that makes you not want it to end

I am definitely looking forward to the crossover.

Can’t wait!!!!!!

Very exciting! I can’t wait.

Why the crossover ? BTG is supposed to be an “all black” soap and YandR is not ( altho it seems like it lately) ! Totally unnecessary !

BTG is not an all Black soap. That seems to be a misconception.

What happened? Were you typing, accidentally stepped on a thumbtack and let loose? Girl. Calm down.

Y&R is not an “All Black” soap, I can count on one hand how many African Americans are on Y&R, so that’s untrue. It would be nice if Y&R added more Black Actors to the show, instead of killing them off. BTG is more diverse than Y&R. I’ve been watching Y&R for over 20 years and they need to add more diversity and more Actors to the show, it’s really getting boring to watch practically everyone, in a relationship with each other.

Amen! Amen.

@Susi BTG isn’t supposed to be an “all black” soap, it’s a predominantly black soap. There are other ethnicities on BTG.

You sound so ignorant. You clearly dont watch BTG. There are Caucasian people om there. Please come into 2026

I’m excited! I watch both Y&R and Beyond the Gates everyday.

I love the collaboration. It’s going to good .

The crossover is so Amazing
I am ex To watch it
I am a long time fan
I am 65 years old and remember watching soaps ever since I was a little girl
and still watch every day
Beyond the Gates is a very Awsome Soap
I love watching it
It does not feel like it’s been a year
Keep up the Amazing work everyone
Love you all

I love BTG ❤️, I m so glad it was created, I look forward to seeing it every day! It’s the only soap that I will watch!! I love the Case , Every One is so good looking, And the fashion is off the Chain!! I love It ❤️

I’m not a soaps fanatic but I do watch BTG religiously for only 1 reason. So this crossover event will be meaningless to me. However, I do remember Peter Bergman from the AMC days.

Wonderful collaboration!

Luv it❤️. Would like to see more crossover events

I was not a fan of Beyond the Gates in the beginning but have come to LOVE the show and look forward to watching it every day. Of course a crossover with Y&R will be epic and I cant wait!!

it depends on who writes it.

This is exciting!! My 2 favorite soaps. Still waiting for BTG to live it up in New Orleans!

Oh yes, can’t wait this should be very exciting, got my vote

Yes, I’m looking forward to the crossover.

Can’t wait for this. I watch Y&R sometimes when I see my mom watching it. I need to get back into it. BTG I’ve been watching since day one. I love all the crossovers. They even have crossovers with The Bold and the beautiful as well.

IM SO EXCITED!!!

I think BTG ratings were so low that they had ti bring Y & R cast to bring up the ratings.

Why do you have to spoil The Young and The Restless with blending Beyond The Gates together. Hope you change your mind because Beyond The Gates is not a lasting soap. It’s not good at all.

Yes yes and Yasssssdd

The actors on Beyond the Gate are the best actors i have ever seen in daytime soaps!! I hope they never go off the air! And if it does.it will not be because they can’t act!!!!

No, not really

Can’t wait to see this!!

I loved The young and the restless, but what is this… Beyond the… what???

Of course he is all poitive and thrilled. What else do you expect an actor who can be fired like Doug Davidson, a veteran of Y&R was? He is going to smile and be perky even though Beyond the Gates is so poorly done that they need crossovers and fanfare because their viewership is pitiful. Beyond the “Hates” is horrific. Time to cancel.

BTG is AWESOME! I look forward to watching every day. Phenomenal cast, great acting and excellent storyline! I record it daily. Wouldn’t miss it. I’ve watched Y&R, and the Bold & The Beautiful for decades and when they get boring, I take a break and come back later. But BTG is so entertaining I hate to see it end every day. It moves so swiftly, it keeps you interested. I love Danny and Andre, as well as Shanice and Ted.

BTW, I love BTG’S Theme Song. THE STRINGS ARE AWESOME! This soap is so brilliantly put together right down to the music…and I am a musician, btw. The negative comments that I’m seeing sound more like jealousy of the fact that a predominantly black soap is so entertaining, which is why one of my earlier comments suggested that the commenter was racist. It’s your prerogative to not like the story, but at least be respectful with your reasoning/comments.

Beyond the gates is really making their own mark. I love the show.

Don’t like it at all. There’s just a different feeling a not as much excitement in the beyond the gates as young a restless it’s boring . Young an restless is not boring

Y&R is incredibly dull right now, and has been for several months. No thought is put into the storylines, they leave you hanging with no conclusions. No funerals, no endings, poor right and downright stupid dialogue. Beyond the Gates is managed well, and so far that product is not bad.

BTG has one year under its belt, Y&R has what 50 years? This should be really good. I used to watch Y&R but it’s been probably 10 years ago.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ in a Soap Opera Showdown on ‘Flip Side’ Season 3 Premiere

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CBS daytime dramas, Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless go head-to-head when two featured cast members from each show compete on the syndicated game show, Flip Side for its season 3 premiere.

Hosted by Jaleel White (best known as Steve Urkel from Family Matters) and filmed near Atlanta, Georgia, daytime drama fans should circle Monday, September 14th when you can catch: representing Team BTG, Colby Nixon (Kat Richardson) and RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton), and Representing Team Y&R, Bryton James (Devon Hamilton) and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil).

In the upcoming soap opera showdown, the competing teams will win prize money for the charities of their choosing, when White tests both teams on how they think opposite groups of people feel about the same topic, and to see which team will make it to the final round.

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Flip Side’s loglines shares that it’s “an original, laugh out-loud survey-based game show that pits two teams of contestants against each other, testing them on how they think opposite groups of people feel about the same topic. The teams compete for a shot at $10,000 by guessing the top answers based on anonymous surveys – which can be provocative, surprising, and often humorous. Throughout each episode, host Jaleel White brings a fun and comedic energy to the show while also guiding the contestants through the questions.”

Season three leans deeper into exploring relationships, dating, social behaviors and everyday life situations that viewers can relate to. Season three also features multiple celebrity episodes benefiting charity kicking off with the CBS soap showdown.

In addition to airing Monday to Friday in syndication on stations across the country, Flip Side has a second run on Game Show Network. So, check your local listings for times in your area, or catch Flip Side on GSN.

So, who do you think wins the soap opera showdown between BTG’s Colby and RhonniRose vs. Y&R’s Bryton and Christel? Make your picks in the comment section. But first, check out a bit of the action from the episode below.

 

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CBS Announces Fall Preview and Season Premieres for ‘Beyond the Gates’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’

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CBS announced on Thursday, September 10, their fall storyline previews, season premiere dates and broadcast milestones for its daytime line-up which has held the top spot as the highest-rated network in daytime for 40 consecutive seasons.

The line-up includes daytime dramas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, plus gams shows, The Price is Right which continues to be the #1 show on daytime television and Let’s Make a Deal.

Coming up, B&B celebrates its 40th anniversary, Drew Carey marks 20 years as host of daytime’s The Price is Right, while Beyond the Gates will kick-off their 3rd season in December and Y&R continues its dominance at the number #1 daytime drama and the most nominated soap going into the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on October 30.  Here’s what to look for this fall below!

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

CBS’ longest-running scripted series and 2026’s most Daytime Emmy Award-nominated series continues with its 54th season on Thursday, October. 8, and its 37th season as Daytime’s #1 drama on the broadcast television season.

Look for: Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to stop at nothing to protect his family, taking decisive control of the situation with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) while refusing to allow anything to threaten Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) sobriety. Victor presents Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) with an intriguing business opportunity that could serve as an ulterior motive to cause havoc for his nemesis, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) finally scores a win, but her victory forces her to decide who she truly wants in her life.

In addition, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) go to great lengths to keep their casual affair a secret. Stephanie (Vivica A. Fox) supports Nate (Sean Dominic) as he pursues a return to medicine. Lily (Christel Khalil) and Cane (Billy Flynn) mix business with pleasure when they team up to fight Billy’s (Jason Thompson) attempt to gain control of Chancellor Industries. With their wedding fast approaching, Billy has little time to give Sally (Courtney Hope) the support she needs, and the pressure is mounting.

In addition, Michael Fairman TV has learned stories and scripts under Y&R’s new co-head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, begin to air on November 11.

Y&R is broadcast on weekdays on CBS (12:30-1:30 PM, ET/11:30 AM-12:30 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television Presentation in association with Bell Dramatic Serial Co. and Corday Production, Inc. Sally McDonald is the executive producer. Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor are co-head writers.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

The most-watched daily drama in the world kicked off its landmark 40th season this past Tuesday, September 8 on CBS.

In story, a fierce battle between sisters Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Katie (Heather Tom) is underway, shaking up the Los Angeles fashion industry as Katie’s rising House of Logan takes on Brooke and the mighty Forrester Creations. For the first time ever, the Forresters must navigate mounting financial concerns while the younger generation – Electra (Laneya Grace) and R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) – rally to help save the family legacy.

Meanwhile, Will (Crew Morrow) and Dylan (Sydney Bullock) grow closer, but the arrival of Dylan’s mother, Darcy (Kelly Sullivan), adds new complications to their relationship as Katie goes on the offensive to help protect her son. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) must also grapple with the secret born from one unexpected night together, threatening to upend their respective marriages with Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire).

With secrets, rivalries and family loyalties colliding, the drama builds toward a shocking twist in celebration of the series’ 40th anniversary in March 2027.

B&B is broadcast on weekdays on CBS (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. A Bell-Phillip Television production, Bradley Bell is the executive producer and head writer. Casey Kasprzyk also serves as executive producer.

BEYOND THE GATES

CBS’S newest daytime soap strides into fall packed with drama as the hit Daytime Emmy-nominated series continues its second season, with season three beginning Tuesday, December 29.

In story, the Duprees, their friends and foes will wade through a flood of fresh tests and triumphs. While some wrestle rivals old and new, others will fight for their livelihoods … and their lives. Anita (Tamara Tunie) hits a bump in the road on the way to The Articulette’s revival, while Vernon (Clifton Davis) takes charge when he gets news that dredges up the past. Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) marriage meets turbulence when mounting tensions with Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings) pull Dani deeper into her ex’s life.

Elsewhere, Martin (Brandon Claybon) defends his family when Smitty (Mike Manning) is dealt a devastating public blow that puts Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob (Jibre Hordges) on opposing sides. As some relationships are strained, others are heating up. Sabotage can’t get in the way of Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice’s (Ernestine Johnson) love as they take things to the next level.

Meanwhile, Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix) is ready for more with Kial (Greg Vaughan). Madison (Kenjah) is a rock to Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) when she and Kat (Colby Muhammad) can’t escape scandal and Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Joey’s (Jon Lindstrom) love life fuels the fire with her daughter Deanna (Angela Fairley). As tensions simmer behind closed doors, a greater threat looms that could flip the entire community on its head.

Beyond the Gates is broadcast weekdays on CBS (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. The series is produced by CBS Studios, as part of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Created by head writer Michele Val Jean, executive producers include Val Jean, Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Drew Carey will “Come on Down!” for his 20th season as the host of the ever-popular game show and the longest consecutively one in television history. The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 55th season beginning Monday, September. 21.

This season, Wednesdays are getting even more exciting with “Wild Wheel Wednesday.” During the Showcase Showdown, contestants will have the chance to win not only over $100,000, but also a special prize chosen by Drew, making every spin of the Big Wheel even more thrilling. Themed episodes this season include Veteran’s Day, Halloween, Earth Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Pet Adoption Week, Pride, Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Week. Returning this season are announcer George Gray and fan-favorite models Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube.

The Price is Right is produced by Fremantle and broadcast on weekdays on CBS (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT)

LET’S MAKE A DEAL

Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady brings more deals, big prizes and surprises when the 18th season of the game show when it returns on Monday, September. 21.

The season premiere includes a brand-new game, “Cash Course,” a ball-rolling obstacle course where Traders line up green and gold balls on a custom-designed course for a guaranteed chance to win big cash, with the opportunity to take home a grand prize of $10,000 – but look out for the spinning duck, stone toad and the octopus!

This season also marks a major milestone with the show celebrating its 3,000th episode with Brady as host. The milestone will be commemorated with a special episode airing in January 2027. Returning this season are announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray, who all bring their signature blend of improv comedy, music, iconic games and, of course, those infamous Zonks.

Let’s Make a Deal is produced by Fremantle and broadcast on weekdays on CBS (check local listings) and is available to stream on Paramount+**

**(live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.

So, which CBS soap opera’s fall preview has you most intrigued? Happy to know that shortly Y&R will begin to air episodes from new head writers Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Conner? Let us know via the comment section below.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Adds Denzell Dandridge and Khiry Walker as Shanice’s Brothers

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Shanice Johnson’s (Ernestine Morrison) brothers are coming to Fairmont Crest next week on all-new episodes of Beyond the Gates. Be on the lookout for Denzell Dandridge to make his debut as Lamont Johnson and Khiry Walker to debut n the role of Cedric Johnson on the Tuesday, September 8 episode.

In a video preview, Lamont and Cedric make quite a first impression on Dr. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson), who are not so keen on the guy, who is dating their sister. Can Ted get Shanice’s siblings to have a change of heart about him? Stay tuned.

If Khiry Walker looks familiar, he has appeared in numerous television series, films and stage plays including Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Chair Company.  Denzell Dandridge has also appeared across film and television projects including: Street Code Broken, Coming of Age, itfactor and The Dirty D. Dandridge. In a fun fact, Denzell is actually the great-nephew of acclaimed and groundbreaking actress, Dorothy Dandridge.

In addition, Denzell Dandridge shared on his Instagram about his casting on the CBS soap opera, “All the long nights on set. Countless auditions. Thousands of No’s. But here it is… we finally got our YES.”

Since its inception, Beyond the Gates has focused on the stories of the Dupree and Richardson families, and now with the Johnson family coming into the picture, the series has a chance to expand more characters familial background and back-story to propel future storylines.

Beyond the Gates received 15 Daytime Emmy nominations at the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday night, October 30. The soap opera made Daytime Emmy history by racking up the highest nomination tally for its first time in the competition.

Now below, check out a preview for next week on Beyond the Gates which gives you a first look at Denzell Dandridge and Khiry Walker as Shanice’s brother. Do you hope the writers delve into the siblings story, or do you think they will just be in town to support their sister? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

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