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Y&R’s Eileen Davidson Reveals Another One of Ashley’s Alters Will Emerge Soon
Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott) is used to playing multiple characters on daytime soap operas. After all, the two-time Daytime Emmy-winning star of The Young and the Restless, also played five characters at one in the form of Kristen DiMera/Susan Banks/Thomas Banks/Sister Mary Moira/Penelope on Days of our Lives.
However in 2024, Davidson is playing different parts of Ashley’s personalities (her alters) instead of five actual distinct people. Harkening back to Ashley’s early days, the character first displayed mental health issues in the 80s. In a recent conversation with Y&R EP and head writer, Josh Griffith, discussing Ashley’s issues helped inspire the scribe to craft a story for the popular actress.
Speaking with TV Insider on her juicy new storyline, Davidson shared that it had to be, “more subtle, especially in the beginning,” of how Ashley was actually different alters without anybody knowing. “She didn’t want to tip anybody off. As time went on, they each became more assertive.”
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According to Davidson, Ashley’s alters include: “Ms. Abbott, Ash, and another one to be revealed soon.” In balancing playing each of the variances of the alters, Eileen shared, “It takes a lot of concentration. It makes my head hurt because it’s Ashley and then sometimes mid-scene, I’m becoming the alter, so I’m starting off as one and ending up as another who’s talking to someone else in her head.”
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Coming up, Ashley’s family will stage an intervention to try to get to the root cause of what is going on with her. Davidson explains, “That is intense because it’s at a very high decibel. It’s Ms. Abbott and she’s fighting for her life and the gloves are off.”
This week on the April 1st episode, Y&R teasers share: Ashley has a rude awakening, while on the Wednesday, April 3rd episode, Ashley makes a confession to Traci (Beth Maitland).
So, are you enjoying thus far Ashley’s DID storyline? What do you think will be the name of the new alter? Share your theories via the comment section below.
I’m loving it
Eileen Davidson is a wonderful actress, love this new storyline. Colleen Zenk as Aunt Jordan is doing a terrific job playing cray cray. Loved her as Barbara Ryan on As The World Turns. I am hearing rumors that Jordan will die soon. Hopefully this is not true.
Eileen has the chips to do the story but I don’t trust JG to write it
Agreed and agreed! In the right hands, with Davidson to work with, it could be a phenomenal story. But with the current regime, not gonna happen. I end up laughing at most of it.
The writers should do more research or have a mental health professional consulting. This is not believable. If you know any real facts about DID then this is not based on reality. But hey! Sometimes our soaps do not have to be based on facts to be enjoyable.
These writers do very little research, and it shows in the end product.
Don’t know how I feel about this with Ashley. However, felt writers were doing a rather senstiive job with the young boy and his struggling parents. For me, some of the new actors have been exceptional. I am not an astute follower, but the crazy aunt and the new Newman daughter/granddaughter all stand out in their field.
Wish writers would either define Phyllis or get rid of her. For some reason I don’t mind Ashley’s past husband. (I don’t always remember the names). He carries an interesting/hidden charm.
The storylines have been far too scattered, but I watch. It was pleasing to see the Newman brothers finding some peace regarding Conner’s mental health issues. The young boy is standing out with his performances.
I have had enough of the crazy aunt. There is something very absorbing about Claire, is that her name?
Have missed your posts but for someone who doesn’t watch on a regular basis you seem to have a very good handle on the way things are going. Hey, I watch all the time and I can’t always remember the names and specifics. A lot of fans are complaining about the show but I’m enjoying the many plot-lines.Hope to hear from you more often.
Hey, Tani—it’s been a while—Agreed about Phyllis. It seems TPTB don’t know where to put her or what to do with her. I love Michelle—my favorite, in fact. So, I don’t like the “scatter” either—Everything you write is en pointe, as usual. Later, I hope❤️
Perhaps, Ashley’s multiple personalities stem from a deep-rooted resentment she harbors for all Abbotts—John was not her biological father—- especially, Billy , who is not her bio brother, either.
Hi Celia
You could be right but growing up, she didn’t know that John was not her birth father ,she didn’t find that out until she was a lot older. They had the old hag Mamie playing mama to them after Dina left herself and Jack. Billy had his own mother Jill always scheming to get John back after they divorced. She’s had other mental problems over the years, see if your Granddma remembers any of that stuff.
Yeah—that makes sense. Ashley didn’t have much of a mother, either—-Dina was always like a ghost. And, you’re right about Mamie and Jill—one exception; Mamie really gets on my nerves like no other. I don’t get the hauteur. She acts like a Prima Donna—roll out the red carpet, everyone!!
I wish I could ask Eileen what has been the hardest to play, Ashley with her Alters or Kristen DeMera, Susan Banks plus her brother and sister on DOOL.
It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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