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Jason Thompson Marks 10-Years as Billy Abbott on ‘The Young and the Restless’: ‘I’m Glad to Be Kickin’ It Still’
This week, January 14, 2026 was a milestone for Daytime Emmy winner, Jason Thompson. On that date 1o years earlier, Jason first appeared on The Young and the Restless as the recast Billy Abbott after leaving a very successful run on General Hospital as Dr. Patrick Drake, a role he also played for a decade.
As Y&R fans know, Thompson’s predecessor in the role was the late, great Billy Miller, who left the top-rated soap opera in late 2013 and who’s final scenes aired in January of 2014. Later that year, Miller debuted on General Hospital to play the role of then Jason Morgan, who was later to be revealed as Drew Cain. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning star stayed with GH until 2019.
Now, taking to his Instagram in the last 24 hours, Thompson shared an appreciation video post to mark the 10 years as Billy, expressing, “For anyone that follows me because of my work on The Young and the Restless or the 10 years prior at General Hospital., you might know that this is my 10-year anniversary at The Young and the Restless. I just want to say how incredibly grateful I am to be a part of this amazing group. If I’m thinking back to the beginning, I never really would’ve dreamed that I would be this grateful and have this much appreciation for the show itself. The people I work with are incredible to: the cast crew, hair and makeup, our wardrobe, our production team, our PR, our writers, obviously our producers, directors, and our executive team at The Young The Restless, and of course at Sony and CBS. They’re just all just incredible people.”
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Jason acknowledged all of his co-stars touching sentiments shared over the past few days about him and more, adding, “We can put on a great show, but if it doesn’t have a studio to pay for it and a network to air it on it, it kind of goes away. I just have so much appreciation for all those people. They’re just fantastic people. And the cast that said nice things about me on my anniversary today. I take everything with a grain of salt, but that’s also just because, I know this business can be fleeting. I’m glad to be kickin’ it still. 10 years at Y&R feels awesome. It feels awesome to be a part of it all.”
THE FANS ARE EVERYTHING
Knowing that without the fans, soap opera’s (and what’s left of them) would not be on the air. However Jason noted Y&R’s enduring success at the top. “Most importantly to the fans that support our show, that watch, it’s literally not possible without you,” said Thompson. “There’s three plus million people that watch us five days a week, and that’s only in America, let alone Canada, Australia, France, everywhere. It’s just an incredible thing.”
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BILLY ABBOTT … THE DISTURBER
Billy Abbott remains one of the best roles on daytime television, and Jason is fully aware of it, and adds, he still loves the guy even when they write his character in some very steely waters. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for watching our show, for supporting us, and for me personally, and just allowing me to play an amazing character that continues to grow and surprises me and he’s so fun to play,” continued Jason. “Billy Abbott is disturber sometimes, but I love him. I love his edge, I love everything about him., I’m so grateful to put that wardrobe on every day and step into his shoes. So thank you for the 10 years. And, here’s to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50. Why not? All the best. Thank you.”
You can watch Jason’s video message below.
Now below, share your congrats and well-wishes to Jason his 10-year run as Y&R’s Billy Abbott and let us know, so far, what has been your favorite romance or story involving Billy since Jason took over the role via the comment section.
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It’s kind of sad when the only thing notable of this historic show any more is that so and so has been on the show for 10, 20, 30, 40 years. Not anything related to the bad stories that are featured, rather the longevity of the actors on the show. Says a lot about the state of Y&R.
He’s so cute I just love him! Just get rid of Sally!
I can’t believe it’s been 10 years!!
What ya talking about?Sally is a terrific addition to Y&R.
Jason Thompson proved to be a successful recast from the start. How to follow Billy Miller who did so much with that role?! Mr. Thompson has a look that echoes the actors playing John and Jill Abbott so he has that, but he can act and has been engaged in some very compelling stories. Still, I do wish the writers would be kinder to Billy. I think now in his 40s Billy Boy – as Victor calls him – should be given some honest victories in business and a enjoy a period of stability. I hope with Johnny and Katie in their teen years, we may see Billy challenged as a father. And I do like seeing Billy paired with Sally Spectra. She is a strong match for him. I would like to see an adventure and more romance for these two.
Ten outstanding years, despite subpar writing. But he is an excellent actor and by far my favourite Billy Abbott.
When I was watching to me this is just my opinion the most chemistry he has had was with Gina .
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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