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The Young and the Restless Justin Hartley Video Interview: Taking On The Role Of Adam Newman, His Primetime Success & Genoa City Co-Stars!

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Since joining The Young and the Restless, Justin Hartley has been taking Genoa City by storm with his portrayal of the black sheep of the Newman clan, Adam Newman, but with a twist! The guy is posing as Gabriel Bingham.

As Adam (who everyone believes has died except for Jack Abbott) lurks around his wife and his son without them knowing it, the stage is set for stunning revelations and complex storylines for months and months to come.

In the hands of the more compelling and very talented Hartley, fans have been on the edge of their seats. What makes Justin’s transition into the role all the more intriguing is that he had the unenviable task of being a recast after fan favorite Michael Muhney’s controversial departure.  Currently, Justin is winning over viewers of the number one soap opera with his own take on Adam.

Before joining Y&R, Hartley had made a name for himself with primetime successes in the series; Mistresses, Revenge, and Smallville to name a few, but in a bold move to some, he then decided to returned to his soap roots (he started his career on Passions) for this plum role on Y&R, and in this chat he elaborates on that decision.

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When On-Air On-Soaps sat down with Justin for this very special video interview it was on the morning of his birthday last Friday, and while we kicked off his all-day celebration, we also got the chance to chat with him about working with his Y&R co-stars including: Peter Bergman (Jack), Eric Braeden (Victor), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea),  Kelly Sullivan (Sage), and Sally Kellerman (Constance), and what he thought about the recent touching scene where Adam gets to hold his son Connor for the first time since his mysterious return to Genoa City.  Later, we played a little game show segment with the birthday boy to see how well he recalls some of his previous television roles.

Currently in story, it looks like Adam/Gabriel’s goal is to move-in on Chelsea, and as Justin mentions in our interview, he is curious to know what would happen if Chelsea falls for Gabriel! Does he ever reveal that he is really Adam … or does he let her be in love with his faux-persona?  Find out Justin’s thoughts on the matter!

Watch Justin Hartley’s video interview below! Then let us know … what was your favorite part of it? Are you digging Justin in the role of Adam? Looking forward to what’s in story for Adam during Y&R’s February Sweeps disaster storylines? Share your thoughts below!

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Loving Justin as Adam/Gabriel.

Just put Sharon and Adam back together and I will be happy. I am very upset the writers forgot Sharon and Adam had years of friendship and super couple. Chelsea does not come close.

That is what I said. Sharon and Adam should get back together. Sharon knows Adam better then anyone. Adam could not live without Sharon his entire time on the show. Why are the writers changing history anyone can look back and see how much Adam and Sharon meant to each other. Chelsea never should of been the person to give Adam a kid. Sharon was the love of Adams life he repeated time and time again for so many years

I wish Adam had told Sage that Sharon is a good mother, etc. They were married once upon a time.

I was one of the viewers caterwauling,”No Adam recast!” I really did not think it was possible. I am happy to be found wrong.
Michael Muhney was brilliant at creating a complex, nuanced character. This actor has run with the baton he was handled paying fidelity to the characterization of Adam while also making it his own. While the two actors do not look alike, their mannerisms are similar. Justin Hartley has a certain glint in his eye which is strongly evocative of Michael Muhney’s Adam. That said, I would not mind a friendship or a romantic relationship being re established between Sharon and Adam. Certainly both characters know how it feels to be treated like the Newman’s bastard red headed step child. I also wouldn’t mind seeing him reunited with Chelsey and his son. I would REALLY like him to be absolved from the hit and run killing of Delia as that story never set well with me.

Pratt hear our cry! SHARON and ADAM belong TOGETHER! I never EVER liked Chelsea from day one. Sharon and Adam for years had me excited to see The Young and The Restless. They just need him to come back to show he loves his son but as soon as he does he WILL go find as the role of Adam Newman can be seen in many videos he will find his true love Sharon. Infact Adam has always said “Sharon you can’t quit me!” He loves Sharon. STOP treating Sharon like a doormate! Also bring back the REAL Drucilla aka Victoria Rowell!!!!!! 🙂

NOoooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!! this whole year has been such a long wait for us fans waiting to see Adam and Chelsea reunite. Chelsea is the Love of his life. Sharon cannot compare with Chelsea. Sharon needs a new love interest and stop circling from one Newman to another. Leave Chelsea and Adam alone. he is going to be the next Powerful Newman with his beautiful family there right beside him and Victor can retire from Y&R.

Shadam was Sharon Case & Michael Muhney. It was their chemistry that sold that pairing. Justin Hartley may be a stud muffin, but he’s no Muhney. I know a lot of people are licking his banana, but he’s got a long way to go before he’s up to that task of making the viewers forget about Muhney’s version of Adam Newman. Let Hartley stayed paired with MCE’s Chelsea, who is more his speed. Leave Case with Morrow. At least they have a long term history together.

No way should he get with Sharon!! Sharon is an idiot!! Chelsea and Adam are HOT!!!

Mr Pratt and JFP please hear our cry! SHARON and ADAM belong TOGETHER! I never EVER liked Chelsea from day one. Sharon and Adam for years had me excited to see The Young and The Restless. They just need him to come back to show he loves his son but as soon as he does he WILL go find as the role of Adam Newman can be seen in many videos he will find his true love Sharon. Infact Adam has always said “Sharon you can’t quit me!” He loves Sharon. STOP treating Sharon like a doormate! Also bring back the REAL Drucilla aka Victoria Rowell
Adam ONLY married Chelsea because what happened instead of Victor trying to frame Adam for Skyes death Victor changed it to frame Sharo because Sharon went to Hawaii to clear Adams name & ask Skye to come back. But Skye fell into the volcano & Victor watched Sharon try to help save Skye but instead he let Skye die and Sharon take the blame. Then he told Nick and Nick said if Sharon sees Adam he wil take Faith away, Nick is always pointing his finger at Sharon when Nick has always been a skirt chasing whore daddies little boy! Sharon did a time in jail for her crimes but Sharon when let out had to be forced to choose Adam or Faith . Adam was so upset he was drinking and Chelsea the pregnant barfly came along & Adam felt bad for her. She got him to feel bad for her & he had nobody so she was second choice! Chelsea was never right for Adam! Adam always adored & obsessed with Sharon truly loved Sharon & she him. At least Sharon has Dylan but Sharon should STOP being nice to Avery and Chelsea!

Love the new Adam, better looking, better actor and so far, no cockiness.
He and chelsea have incredible chemistry, unlike chelsea and billy. He’s like a mannequin.
Sharon and adam? Why? Nick will always be the love of sharon’s life, just like Victor is Nikki’s. Doesn’t matter who they’re with, they will always be emotionally tied to Nick or Victor. Why make Adam miserable?
I want him to be absolved of Delia’s death too, and I have a feeling we will find out that it was either Kelly or Sage who did it. My money is on Kelly. I so want to get rid of her and that crazed lapdog look she has on her face.

I think Justin has done amazingly well stepping into the role of Adam Newman; he’s really gone ahead and made the role all of his own. I’m looking forward to see the outcome of Adam’s deceit and when it’s come to light that he’s alive and has been functioning in Genoa City as Gabriel Bingham. I have a strong feeling this disaster storyline is going to be where all of that comes out.

Michael thanks for the interview but Shadam fans want to know will we get back Shadam. Sharon and Adam have such a romantic history . Remember New Orleans 🙂

That was with MM &Sc in the parts no going back let them rewrite history! Adam & Sharon were a tragic love story but it was the actors that sold it! Let it go

No I love Sharon and Adam also. I will never be down for Chelsea with Adam . It was never a love story. Chelsea was preggers in a bar and Adam sad he could not be with Sharon . Nick made Sharon choose either its Faith or Adam of course Sharon had to pick her child. Chelsea has zero chemistry with Adam . The nuAdam right away had amazing chemistry with Sharon just in the little we seen. It was so so exciting #Shadam 🙂

I agree with Kay. There is no going back and the new Adam/Gabriel needs to stay with Chelsea. Justin is doing a great job but that magic your talking about was S.C.& M.M. in New Orleans. If it we’re to continue with M.M. do you really think Sharon would have been going through this custody case without Adam by her side? The writers have given Justin his own story line and we have to put the past where it belongs. Even when Sage asked about Sharon in the coffee house Adam only said “my ex wife”. We need to bury Shadam.

JH is doing a fantastic job as “Adam Newman”. Michael Muhney was Great and I loved his portrayal but JH is has won me over!

Sharon has to find out its Adam . PLEASE mention Sharon Case in the interviews she is treated so horrible on the show

Ditto

I love the interview, Justin seem so down to earth and he has really made Adam Newman worth watching again. I can’t wait to see when everyone find out Adam is alive and I am curious on how they will get him out of all the legal trouble including the assuming another person ‘s identity and financial assets.

Well, he’s already kissing Braeden’s butt, so he’ll be able to stick around for at least a year.

Hartley should have thanked Muhney for developing such a great character for him to inherit, but Phelps probably told him to never mention his name.

I love this guy’s personality. Very real and down to earth. He is doing a killer job with this role. It was an adjustment after losing Michael Muhney in the role but he has really blossomed. He has similar intensity in certain scenes with Jack and Victor like Mr Muhney did. I am really looking forward to seeing his true identity be revealed to Chelsea and the rest of the Newman clan. Justin Hartley thank you for being so amazing and for taking the chance with the loyal Y&R fans. You are doing a great job. Keep it up.

Loving Justin Hartley as Adam. Michael who?

If not for Michael Muhney’s incredible work for over four years, there’d be no Adam Newman. Funny how silly fan girls forget reality.

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YES! guys included

thank you for bringing to the forefront thee one and only Michael Muhney

I absolutely do know… that Justin Hartley is bringing show
just like Gina Tognoni…

I can’t believe that two recasts… are making their mark

JH has made Adam again

NOW : it’s feast time for ignite passion and frontburner Adam and Sharon!

MIchael Muhney : I hope you show up on DAYS

I’m just messing with ‘ya. I like Michael Muhney’s work, but I prefer Justin Hartley’s portrayal of Adam. As for Mr. Muhney, I hope he unloaded that “big backpack full of hubris”, learned from this experience, and finds success. Loved his Sheriff Lamb on Veronica Mars.

And “Fan Girl”? Really. lol.

this guy is bananas hottie fineness. He is Adam perfection!

so enjoyed this interview. We fans like to get a feel of the real personality of a favorite TV star.
Justin has done a fantastic job coming in as he has. Congrats and thanks.

Loved Michael as Adam, but if anyone could fit in it is Justin. He suits the character perfectly, handsome, young and sexy as H***. Best to You Justin, we will continue to watch….everyday. Young and Restless is MY daily stress buster.

I hope Sharon now goes and figures it out its Adam. Adam and Sharon were everyones favorite couple. The love and freindship was like nobody. Nick is nothing. Sharon and Adam would do anything and knew each other better then they knew themselves 🙂

I’m with you… I HOPE beyond HOPE that it’s Sharon who figures out who Adam is first.

therein… romance abound… and their lives are all that matter…. team up and bring down the dullard Newmans.. including Nikki

Not everyone 🙂

NOOOOOOOO I just do not think Chelsea is right for Adam. Adam and Sharon loved each other so very much. I really hate how the writers keep making Sharon be so abused by the Newmans. It is a shame . Sharon is a kind women. Adam loved Sharon and Sharon loved Adam. Nick does not do right by Sharon. Team Shadam

I can just feel the fan sentiment… that Y&R had better not screw this up… the true loves of their lives… one and only

Sharon and Adam!

period

for many reasons… I’m sick of the Newman “enterprise’ that y&r is built around
they dull the senses… i’m so over them all… except Victoria.. she’s thee more humane one… I’ll grandstand …

it’s heartache over… Sharon and Adam live on

I’m new to the Y&R since ABC axed OLTL and AMC. So I don’t know all of the histories, including Sharon and Adam. But I could see the two of them as an interesting story to rekindle. Especially from what I have seen so far. I haven’t seen all the “bad” stuff Sharon did in the past so I’m a little biased. But I don’t now like the way she’s being dumped on by everyone. Especially Nick. At least they had a flashback on some of what he’s done in the past, and I think he’s a narcissistic jerk.

Adam does not tell Chelsea who he really is because he does not trust her. BUT I know Sharon loves Adam enough to keep him safe and keep his secrete. Now the writers should know that history and know Sharon and Adam are a true super couple . Loved them inj the past and will again team Sharon forever! 🙂

without doubt… TEAM Shadam “FOREVER”

Y&R has no other recourse

fan outcry NOW

@patrick it will never be the same MM & SC sold it I can’t imagine the same chemistry with JH so let it go I for one want my girl to just walk away from the Newmans

Great interview. Justin looks like a really nice person and is a great Adam Newman.

Love him as Adam

I love and will always miss Michael Muhney but this guy Justin is damn good as Adam and a nice guy to boot. Keep up the good work dude!

Justin is adorable! I have been fan of his since his days on Smallville, and I was thrilled that he not only wanted to come back to daytime, but that Y&R snagged him. He is doing a fantastic job as Adam/Gabriel. I cannot believe that he eats like crap considering how in shape he is. I love to eat too, but thankfully I choose healthy food.

I want to see Adam succeed in winning back Chelsea and Connor. There is a lot of potential for Chadam 2.0 with their great acting, looks, and charm. Both are under age 40 and both look young and great and should be a big part of the show now and in the future. They are a great couple with great chemistry and with good writing there is great potential.

Justin is doing a great job as Adam/Gabriel – another successful re-cast following Gina Tognoni taking over the role of Phyllis.

Now if we can just get another Billy Abbott.

I read this blog daily in hopes of Billy Abbott being recast. The actor playing him does not get the role of Billy at all! Agree with you on the recast of Adam and Phyllis, both are fantastic!

Shadam were not a great love story, and being involved with Adam was one of the gross stories that mearly destroyed Sharon’s character. They are better as friends. Chelsea is the love of his life.

AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Don’t want to see Adam ever with Sharon again. Him and Chelsea Make the show. Sharon is os whiney and always blaming her actions on her meds.its so discouraging to hear that for people who have bi-polar.Not being on her meds does not make you do things you don’t remember. It just gives you a BS attitude that you know what your doing but don’t care. That is another big mistake if they keep pairing sharon and Nick back together at times. Its old. we have already watched that for decades with Victor and Nikki.

That’s so true, Adam and Chelsea forever!

Michael,both you and Justin are such polite,gracious and fun loving men. Such a great interview. I would like to see Adam soften up a little more and make his friend Jack very proud of him again he needs to so he can actually show how much Conner means to him.

Did you notice when speaking of Sally Kellerman he said “the other day” making it sound like she is back filming scenes? An online search shows that in a Jan. 23 interview with The Morning Call, Kellerman confirms she was asked to return and she agreed. Will she be appearing in flashback scenes, as a ghost or is she still alive?

Yes I caught that about Sally Kellerman. I bet Adam will begin having nightmares or possibly Sage could.

I love Justin he is so hot .watching him just makes my day .you could say he came on this show just in time sorry about that,Justin Keep up the good work.

Justin is so very hot and is such a nice person too,and of course a fantastic actor. Love the interview.what a guy.

While I am a definitely a fan of Michael Muhney’s acting…..it just so happens I am a fan of Justin Hartley’s as well. I especially enjoyed seeing Justin in the primetime series Mistresses . He is the perfect replacement for the Adam Newman/Gabriel role. Besides being eye candy….he is a talented actor. I really wish Justin and Michael the best in their new acting ventures and look forward to seeing them both.. Great interview.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

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Finn Carr, who delivered powerful performances on General Hospital, when Rocco shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and its aftermath, may be headed for his first on-screen love story on the ABC soap opera.

Ever since it was announced that the long-running daytime drama decided to age-up Scout Cain, and in a few recent scenes between Rocco and Scout, it’s clear these two share similar interests and like each other.

Scout is now played by Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who made her GH debut back on July 20 as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

Rocco and Scout

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In a newly-released virtual segment with ABC11 North Carolina’s GH virtual insider, Dearon Smith, both Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn talked about working on a soap opera, while finishing high school, and teasing what’s ahead for Danny and Rocco. While Finn and Asher couldn’t give too much away, Smith asked Finn Carr if there is something brewing between Scout and Rocco?

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROCCO AND DANNY?

Carr responded, “That’s an interesting question. Kaden is great to work with, and I love working with her. There definitely is some great stuff coming up that people are going to want to watch. It’s good stuff and really fun.”

Apparently, Danny and Rocco will also find themselves once again in some trouble, but as Finn tells it looks like this time, Danny will take the brunt of it. “We get into a lot of trouble … well, Danny gets into a lot of trouble … but I do a lot though.” Very cryptic indeed!

You can check out the full conversation with Finn and Asher with ABC11 below.

Now, let us know, would you like to see Rocco have a girlfriend, and that it would be Scout? Do you think Finn and Kayden work well together on-screen? Share your thoughts via the comment section.

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Laura Wright Signs New Contract with ‘General Hospital’

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While there have been plenty of on-screen newcomers in recent weeks on General Hospital, no need to worry about one of its mainstays, with the news from Daytime Emmy winner, Laura Wright, herself. Wright who plays Carly Spencer on the ABC soap opera has revealed on X, that she just re-signed a new deal with the soap opera to remain in Port Charles.

Wright is the fourth actress to play Carly, following in the footsteps of the OG Carly, Sarah Brown, Tamara Brown, and Jennifer Bransford. In fact, Laura left her major role on Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow to take over the role of Bobbie Spencer’s (the late Jackie Zeman) complex daughter in November of 2005. Now almost 21 years later, Laura has made Carly her own and has delivered memorable performance after memorable performance throughout her run.

When a fans commented on X, “Can I just say if you ever leave General Hospital as Carly I will stop watching the show. I honestly have loved you and think that you are the best person to play Carly,” Laura Wright jumped in to the thread and assured her and other GH fans, that she has no plans to go anywhere else.

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LAURA WRIGHT STAYING PUT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND FANS ARE HAPPY SHE’S STICKING AROUND

Laura expressed, “I’m not going anywhere, just signed a new contract!!!” Since she made her public statement, many GH fans were thrilled with the news with comments such as: I would’ve been devastated if you weren’t sticking around. You’ve truly made Carly your own after so many years, ” and Happy to hear this, I always enjoy #GH more when Carly is on,” plus “So glad you’re sticking around as Carly. Love Carly and can’t wait for more #Caradine and #Jarly”

One fans hopes Laura will be on for years to come a la Jane Elliot’s tenure as Tracy Quartermaine saying, “Awesome. It’s so fun getting to see the full life of a character. Hope you stick around for many more years. I think Carly will be a hoot in her Tracy Quartermaine era.”

Laura Wright’s road to General Hospital started back on ABC’s Loving when she first played  Allison “Ally” Rescott on Loving (1991 to 1995) and then its spinoff The City (1995 to 1997). She later joined Guiding Light as Cassie, who was revealed to be the sister of Reva Shayne played by Kim Zimmer. She played the part from 1997-2005. From then on its been all GH scoring a Lead Actress Daytime Emmy win in 2011, along with eight total nominations throughout her daytime career.

Currently, Carly is involved in a romance with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), but it’s on shaky ground with Anna Devane back in the picture not so happy to see the two canoodling, and Carly having been warned by Sonny that Valentin is not trustworthy.

However, after seeing Laura’s post that she has signed on to stay at GH, James Patrick Stuart commented on X  reacted by stating, “Phew!”

So, happy to hear Laura has re-signed with General Hospital and will continue her role as Carly Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.

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Michael Damian Set to Perform New Music from Album ‘Mixed Emotions’ on ‘The Young and the Restless’ as Danny Lays Down Roots in Genoa City

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Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) is coming home, of sorts. After first, becoming the new manager of The Shadow Room, the longtime rock and roll star who has traveled the globe rocking out solo, or alongside his wife and legal eagle, Christine (Lauralee Bell), has decided to become more of a permanent fixture in Genoa City.

In a new interview with TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now, Damian shared how back in 1981 series exes asked him to come on board for a much longer run than he initially anticipated after his three-month run as the young rocker. “When the summer came to a close, they said, ‘Do you want to sign a three-year contract?’ I was like, ‘Sounds great. Let’s do it.’ I was not expecting 45 years.”

To kick-off Danny’s new venture, circle the upcoming August 18th episode of the top-rated soap opera, when Damian will perform new music from his album Mixed emotions. Explaining Danny’s new mindset, Damian shared, “Danny wants to stay in town; he doesn’t want to spend all his time on tour, away from his wife, Christine.”

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While Michael Damian has built a successful career, not only as a actor/singer/songwriter, but as an producer for many well-known television and feature film projects, he expressed he will still continue everything outside of the soap, but likes remaining a popular fixture on the CBS soap.

“What’s so great is that I’m able to write music, make albums and make movies and continue to stay in Genoa City,” he shared. Now the question becomes, will Danny and Christine’s long-awaited marriage face some new speed bumps? Will Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) stay out of the way? Will Daniel (Michael Graziadei) be happy is dad is back in town and will Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) come around and make some problems for the rockstar/club manager?

As previously reported, Tamara Braun (Sienna) and Lucas Adams (Noah) have been written out of The Young and the Restless and they headed back to Los Angeles to get away from Matt and all the trouble they faced in Genoa City to run The Shadow Room on the west coast with Noah giving Danny the gig at the GC location.

So, what do you think about the storyline-dictated move to have Danny run The Shadow Room, which should give more airtime to Danny and  Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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