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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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‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Cast Attending Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2026 Revealed

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Each year in June, various cast members from CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful are appointed as the representatives of their shows to attend the biggest TV event in Europe, the Monte-Carlo TV Festival.

Now in its 65th year, and beginning this coming weekend June 12-15, the annual event brings television stars, producers and more from around the globe, for interactive fan events, and the annual Golden Nymph Awards which concludes the competition.

Attending from The Young and the Restless will be the on-screen mother/son duo of Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel). The two will have their own autograph signing and fan event on June 15, where according to the official TV festival website, they are capacity and no tickets are currently available.

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BIG BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL NAMES

Then, the most recognized soap opera in the world, The Bold and the Beautiful brings with it, series legacy star, Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), along with Thorsten Kaye (Ridge), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) Tanner Novlan (Finn) and Kimberlin Brown (Sheila). The B&B fan event is also on June 15 and at capacity and no tickets are currently available. As B&B fans know, many times the soap will schedule a remote or scenes to be taped in Europe around the same time as the actors trip to Monaco. No word yet if that is true this year, or not.

OPENING CEREMONIES

The 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival will open at the Grimaldi Forum on June 12, with the prestigious Opening Ceremony. An exceptional Red Carpet with international stars – actors, directors and producers – of the most popular series worldwide followed by the Ceremony with the Golden Nymph Awards Jury presentation.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas will receive the prestigious Crystal Nymph Award recognizes a prominent figure in the television industry for their outstanding career and lasting impact on the industry.

ABOUT THE GOLDEN NYMPH AWARDS

At the heart of the Festival the Golden Nymph Awards Competition gives the opportunity to present to the public, the press and professionals, a selection of high level and unreleased programs.

The Competition is divided into four categories: Fiction, Feature Reports & News, Digital and Prince Rainier III Special Prize. It is complemented by two Special Prizes, awarded by partner organizations, the winners of which are selected among all the programs entered in the Golden Nymph Awards Competition. The Competition is open to all formats specially produced for television and new steaming platforms.

The Bold and the Beautiful had previously won the Golden Nymph Award at the festival 13 times in the International TV Audience Award category for “Telenovela/Soap Opera.” The American daytime drama historically dominated the category, picking up its 13th Golden Nymph at the 58th annual festival back in 2018.

So, what do you think about the line-up of stars who are heading to Monaco from The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful? Let us know via the comment section below.

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Shemar Moore Makes Another Return to ‘The Young and the Restless’ as Malcolm Winters

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When Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters) made his most recent on-screen return to his old stomping grounds at The Young and the Restless back at the beginning of April. Viewers also know that it has been teased that he was not done taping his most recent return story arc, and that he would be back to wrap it up.

Circle next week on the Monday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 9 episodes of the top-rated CBS soap opera, when Malcolm Winters, who has survived his bone barrow transplant surgery after being diagnosed with aplastic anemia, is back for some important conversations.

This time out, he will reconnect once again with his daughter Lily (Christel Khalil) and is recently discovered biological son, Holden (Nathan Owens). In addition, according to Parade, he will interface with his son’s New York City “travel companion” in Claire Newman (Hayley Erin).

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THE LEGACY OF MALCOLM WINTERS

Part of the bigger story is Malcolm’s relationship with his ex Dr. Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox), who happens to be the mother of his child, Holden. Viewers can look for some unfinished business that the two need to settle in the upcoming episodes. Both Moore and Vivica A.Fox first appeared together on Y&R back in 1994 and then some 30 years later just a few months ago.

Shemar Moore made his debut as the younger brother of the late Neil Winters (Kristoff St. John) back in 1994 and stayed with the soap until 2005. A Daytime Emmy win later, and with his first television experience under his belt, Moore went on to major primetime success on CBS’ Criminal Minds. Next, he helped launch and was the centerpiece for S.W.A.T. also on CBS, until it was canceled. Now, he will soon be seen in the new spin-off series, S.W.A.T. exiles.

During a recent conversation for Michael Fairman TV, Christel Khalil shared of working with her TV dad again: “It’s always amazing to have anyone come back that’s been away for a while, but especially, Shemar. It’s all the history with him being Lily’s dad. For me, it’s been 20 years of knowing him. Obviously, I don’t get to talk to him or hang out with him and that kind of thing. So it was just nice just to see him again and have that moment around Neil’s portrait, and to be able to share that together and even talk about that off-camera. It’s just special and feels like family, which is nice.”

So, looking forward to seeing Shemar Moore for a few more episodes as he wraps up Malcolm’s recent story arc and visits with his newly found son, Holden and his ex Stephanie? Do you hope for more emotional scenes that were not played out the first time he was back looking for a bone marrow donor to save his life? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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How ‘The Young and the Restless’ Mark Grossman Almost Became ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Thomas Forrester

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As initially reported by Michael Fairman TV, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation recently held a live daytime drama casting directors panel which featured: Greg Salmon (The Young and the Restless), Marnie Saitta (Days of Our Lives), Christy Dooley (The Bold and the Beautiful), and Kim Coleman (Beyond the Gates).

The four soap opera casting directors traded behind the scenes stories, their process to help actor’s in the audition process, the most difficult and important recasts to their respective shows during their tenure, and the challenges of casting under-five roles, which surprisingly can harder than finding the series regulars.

When the talked turned to a major recast that Greg Salmon had to find it was to fill the shoes of Justin Hartley who exited the CBS soap to star on the NBC drama, This Is Us.  The role of the black sheep of the Newman clan was previously played by Chris Engen and Michael Muhney, before Hartley. Salmon knew they found their man to be the fourth Adam when Mark Grossman entered the picture.

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THE SEARCH FOR ADAM NEWMAN

Salmon explained, “That was a really tough role to recast. Before Justin, there were two other people who played the part. Adam Newman is central to the show. This is Victor Newman’s son, so it’s an incredibly important character. I remember Mark came in and read with Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) and a few other members of the Newman family. His energy was just off the charts. It felt like this is how Adam should be. Eventually, I think the audience really accepted him. Mark has playing the role for several (7) years now and he’s completely made the role his own.”

However, in an ironic twist, it appears that Grossman came very close to joining Y&R’s sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful in the part of Thomas Forrester played most recently by Matthew Atkinson, and before that Adam Gregory and Drew Tyler Bell.

THE SEARCH FOR THOMAS FORRESTER

Responding to Salmon, The Bold and the Beautiful ‘s casting director Christy Dooley revealed that Mark Grossman was once in the running for the role of Ridge and Taylor’s son. “He tested for us,” she recalled. “Mark came in and read for the role of Thomas Forrester, and he was my choice for the role,” Dooley shared.

Dooley added, “The role wound up going to Matthew Atkinson. But then Mark came down (the hall) to read for The Young and the Restless.”

Fans of The Young and the Restless know that during his 7-years as Adam Newman, that Mark Grossman has become one of the most popular stars on the show. So it’s difficult to wrap you head around that B&B might have nabbed his first as Thomas, and if so, we wouldn’t have gotten to see him turn out those stellar performances in Genoa City .

So, what did you think of this casting tidbit? Could you have seen Mark Grossman as Thomas Forrester? Glad that Y&R had him firmly as their Adam Newman? Let us know via the comment section and you can check the full daytime drama casting director panel below.

 

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