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Y&R’s Joshua Morrow Weighs-In on if Nick Newman Will Become Addicted to Painkillers (Exclusive)
On The Young and the Restless, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), who is on pain medication following surgery for a broken leg, and against doctors orders is out of the hospital and at Sharon’s (Sharon Case) as the Monday, January 19 episode of the top-rated CBS daytime drama unfolds.
Nick tells his son, Noah (Lucas Adams) how he has Matt (Roger Howarth) stuffed in the trunk of his car as everyone tries to talk Nick down that he does not want to be responsible with doing away with Matt by making him disappear or ending the guy’s life.
Noah is pretty freaked out when Nick says he will not tell him what’s going to happen next to Matt as his son wants to inform the GCPD of Clark’s whereabouts. Nick’s behavior has Noah concerned that his change in attitude is all his father’s pain meds talking, and not truly how he feels nor what he would do if he were completely rational.
So, is this the beginning of what many Y&R fans are suspecting? That the show is about to tell a story of Nick becoming addicted to painkillers, something no one has ever seen the character go through? We went to Joshua Morrow for the answer, when during the Michael Fairman Channel’s livestream chat with Sharon Case and Morrow, the subject of fans being worried Nick is about to become the next Newman with an addiction issue.

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ADDRESSING RUMORS OF AN ADDICTION STORYLINE AHEAD
Morrow responded, “I mean, it doesn’t seem like something that would happen to Nick. He is really too put together for something like that. I’ve been hearing those questions about that, as well. I’ll just have to say, let’s wait and see.”
Feeling like an out of control Nick would be way out of character, Joshua added, “Nick is like the hero. I don’t know … are fans ready to see him not completely put together and running around and punching people? I mean, who knows? I feel like I’ve played almost everything on this show and I haven’t played anything like that, so we’ll see.”
THE FALLEN HERO GETS BACK UP?
Asked if it would be a storyline he would love to play and sink his teeth into, with a bit of hesitation, Joshua expressed, “If it’s something that fits a story, and gives me something to play, and it affects other characters and really drives story, then sure. However, I’m very much like all the actors on the show. I’m very protective of my character. I like to have things that suit him, and fit what the character does. So, in a situation like what you’re talking about, I would lean pretty heavily on the writers to fit (within) those lines, and make sure that the story and the character are sort of aligned.”
You can check out our conversation with Shick – Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow – from their recent visit to the Michael Fairman Channel below.
Now let us know, do you think Nick is about to become dependent on painkillers? Do you think Matt Clark will escape and get Nick further addicted given we know that Matt wanted to get Noah hooked on fentanyl? This could become very upsetting for Nick and his family, if all this were to be come true? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
I think it would be very interesting and Joshua is so wonderful and talented he could do it justice.
It is giving a painkiller addiction storyline and given Nikki’s addiction to alcohol, it tracks as a family trait. Plus, I know that Joshua Morrow will play it out of the park!
Totally addiction can run in families I think it would be a great story.
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Michael, if you or your mods see this, please be mindful of it as well.
It would be interesting and could possibly give Josh an Emmy nomination! He is way past due for winning an Emmy!!! Go Josh!!
At the Abbott Mansion, Jack attempted to give Nick high-dose ibuprofen so hopefully this potential dependency on pain meds will not go into a major addiction spiral. Nick has too many people who love him to let it get super out of hand and can actually provide a true storyline of what families deal with when one has a major physical injury event and how to navigate pain management without getting hooked.
This storyline could be interesting to see Morrow’s acting ability , he’s been just pretty for so long .
The character is the son of an alcoholic as well as the son of parents who both have relationship issues and control issues . His relationships with his ex wives also
Imply addiction to love , sex and control
I’ve been watching y&r since it came on air. Lately it’s getting to be just habit. Recycling the same old crap with no new twists. Ian still being alive and torturing Mariah is really crappy. Nick obviously getting a drug habit… not bringing back decent characters like Paul Williams or his son, who probably had a kid with the girl just before his fake death… Sharon is so trite it’s ridiculous. Never liked her but these days I damn near ff anything with her. Bringing back Cane (Goddard) would of been great, but why use a new Cane instead of a new or different character. Phyllis as the creator of ai program would of been better.
I’m just bored and disillusioned with it and my years of devotion is the only reason o bother these days.
I really don’t like character of Phyllis. She is obnoxious, trys her “feminine wiles” on anything with pants. Awful mother figure. Kind of well-heeled trash character. Sharon is a relatable character–always have liked her. Great mother; bit of a sing-songey voice that’s not attractive though. Wish things would heat up with Nick! They do that very well!
Don’t like Phyllis at all! Always acting seductive & ya just wanna laugh. Sharon a great character–lots of depth. Good mom. Kind & relatable. Though voice is sometimes sing-songey! Have Nick & S heat up–they do that really well! And we love!!
General Hospital
GH Alums Kelly Monaco and Greg Vaughan to Reunite for Special Fan Event

General Hospital fan favorite Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall) will be making a rare public appearance teaming up with her longtime friend and former leading man, Greg Vaughan (ex-Lucky Spencer), at a special fan event.
The announcement came from the stars on their social media accounts, but you can circle, Sunday, December 13, at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey as the spot to see Kelly and Greg at this meet and greet.
As General Hospital viewers know, Monaco spent 21 years as Sam McCall before being killed-off on the October 30, 2024 episode. Before that, she had become soap-famous for her dual roles as Livvie and Tess on the GH spinoff, Port Charles.

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Vaughan is currently appearing on daytime’s newest soap opera in the recurring role of Dr. Kial Rollins, a role which he debuted back on December 8, 2025. Throughout his daytime career, Greg has appeared on The Young and the Restless (ex-Diego), Days of our Lives (ex-Eric) and as GH’s Lucky.
SAM AND LUCKY
It was back in 2007 that in story, Sam started pursuing Lucky (then played by Greg Vaughan) as a form of revenge against Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst). Sam was furious after learning that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) had a child with Elizabeth while Sam and Jason were broken up. That child was Jake. Eventually, Sam and Lucky became a hit with viewers and would continue to cross each other’s paths.
Uncle Vinnie’s comedy club took to their Instagram and shared, “The fans asked and we always deliver!!” Tickets going fast! Order on our website.”
In addition, Shanna Moakler, who is in a relationship with Vaughan, took to the comment thread and exclaimed, “My two favorite people.” Moakler and Monaco had previously announced in March of 2025 the start-up of their podcast called Bad Bunnies. It was expected to cover pop culture, personal stories, and Hollywood secrets.
Then, in July 2025, it was confirmed that Kelly Monaco would no longer be participating. At the time, she stepped away due to personal family matters, focusing on maintaining a private life, and new work commitments.
So, would you love to see Kelly and Greg together again? Happy to see that Kelly is making a public appearance for her fans? Let us know via the comment section below.
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Susan Flannery and Ian Buchanan Visit the Set of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’; Daytime Emmy Winners Reflect on Show Then and Now

The one and only Susan Flannery (ex-Stephanie Forrester) dropped in to see her former co-stars on The Bold and the Beautiful at their Sunset Las Palmas Studio in Hollywood, along with her good friend and another B&B co-star Ian Buchanan (ex-James Warwick) on Tuesday October 20.
It was the first time in a very long time that The four-time Daytime Emmy winning actress was reunited with Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy), executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell, Jennifer Gareis and even her TV sister, Alley Mills (Pam, B&B now Heather, GH) showed up for the day too!
Flannery played the Forrester matriarch from 1987 until 2012. It was then that after playing the part of Stephanie for 25 years that Susan made the decision to retire from acting and in one of the most heartbreaking sendoffs, passes away from lung cancer in Brooke’s arms in November of 2012. During her B&B tenure, Flannery won 3 of her 4 Daytime Emmys, the other being for her first soap role as Laura Horton on Days of our Lives back in 1975.

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As for Ian Buchanan, he played Dr. Warwick, psychiatrist, from 1993 to 1999. He returned for other runs in 2014 and 2017. Buchanan took home his Daytime Emmy in 1997 for his work as James. Soap fans also remember, Ian as mobster Duke Lavery on General Hospital, and Dr. Greg Madden on All My Children,
Both Susan and Ian shared their thoughts on coming back to The Bold and the Beautiful, for Susan 14 years later since he exited and for Ian close to 9 years since his last appearance below.
Susan said, “It’s definitely like coming home in a way, even though it’s not the same studio. It’s really lovely to see old faces and old faces with new faces. It takes you back mentally. You start remembering what it was like back then, even things like how much your feet would ache at the end of the day from wearing six-inch heels. It was just lovely to be back and see everybody.”

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Ian expressed, “It’s a mind trip, you know. When I was sitting looking at the big Forrester set, it was like stepping back in time, almost. It takes you back mentally, and you start remembering what it was like when you were here before.”
“It’s lovely to see all these people again, even if you don’t know everybody,” explained soap vet Buchanan. “There’s something really special about coming back and seeing the show and the people who have been part of it for so long.”
So, happy to see Susan and Ian with some of their former castmates? Do you think Stephanie and Brooke is one of the greatest frenemy stories in daytime history? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
Tabitha Brown and Kandi Burruss Guest Star on ‘Beyond the Gates’ for Dani’s ‘Welcome to Your Life’ TV Special; What Could Go Wrong?

As previously announced, Beyond the Gates is bringing chef, author and actress Tabitha Brown and Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer and actress Kandi Burruss to Fairmont Crest in a special episode of the CBS daytime drama airing Thursday, October 22.
In the episode, Dani’s (Karla Mosley) best friend Pamela Curtis (Cady McClain), arranges a “Welcome to Your Life” television special for her. As it turns out, Brown will play the show’s host, Tia Allen, while Burruss takes on the role of Dani’s first modeling agent, Kalista Kilroy, who turns the celebration of her life into a bad trip down memory lane.
Dani’s parents Anita and Vernon (Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis), sister Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix), and daughters Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) and Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) all join the show to celebrate and support her but also witness how things so south. Also appearing in the episode are Molly Figueroa as Tatum Stewart and fan-favorite Anita Williams (Tunie) impersonator Jackie Tyree!

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THE 411 ON TIA AND KALISTA
Speaking with TV Insider, about their soapy experience in Fairmont Crest, Tabitha Brown previewed about her host with the most, “Tia is very professional, but she’s a girl’s girl. She is a protector of women and wants to tell their stories in a beautiful way, but she also wants to make sure they’re seen in a very good light.”
However, Burruss previews that Kalista arrives with a score to settle. “She’s spicy,” shared the recording artist. “I always love playing somebody that has come to start trouble. It’s always fun to play a villain of sorts, but Kalista feels like she’s been done wrong and she’s hurt by what she feels has been done to her. So Kalista is stirring up trouble, but she feels justified putting Dani on blast. Kalista is ready for some payback.”
Beyond the Gates 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.
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+**.
So, looking forward to this special episode of Beyond the Gates when Dani is put on a blast during a blast from her past and Welcome to Your Life TV special? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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