Previews
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Billy Flynn’s Debut; Let the Games Begin During the Aristotle Dumas ‘Challenge’
On The Young and the Restless, we have heard the name “Aristotle Dumas” for months now. We also know that Dumas is supposedly the corporate name but is an alias for someone else. We also know that Billy Flynn makes his Y&R debut next week after playing Days of our Lives favorite Chad DiMera for the last ten years.
So, what is going on here … and what is about to go down? From the looks of sneak peek photos from the top-rated daytime drama series and their “Next Week on Y&R” promo, many of the wealthiest and most influential people in the corporate world of Genoa City are heading to the French Riviera at the invitation of Dumas.
To get there, there is apparently a train ride once they get overseas, and an intriguing array of characters who are either each other’s mortal enemies, or current or former lovers in the mix which include: Lily (Christel Khalil), Damian (Jermaine Rivers) and Devon (Bryton James), Sally (Courtney Hope), Billy (Jason Thompson) and Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Kyle (Michael Mealor), and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) plus Jack (Peter Bergman and Diane (Suzanne Walters).
Photo” JPI
In the promo, Dumas’ assistant Carter (Vincent Stalba) is revealed. Jack asks him if this is “maze?” Carter says it’s the “beginning of your challenge” as Diane, Audra and Kyle look on confused. There is also a moment from Lily where she says, “I just have this weird feeling like things aren’t going to go the way we think.” Later, it’s clear that she is being watched through video surveillance while she is alone on the property. Also, take a look below at a set photo that is the “Maze Challenge Buffet.”
Photo: JPI
Many Y&R fans feel that in order to make sense of the build up to the story that Dumas, presumably played by Billy Flynn, will turn out to be a recast Cane Ashby (formerly Daniel Goddard) and Lily’s ex. Meanwhile, there was a key scene towards the end of the Friday, June 13 episode. In it, Damian came to say goodbye to his mother, Amy Lewis (Valarie Pettiford) before flying overseas. After he leaves, Amy tells Nate (Sean Dominic), she just got chills running down her spine. Is she foreshadowing Damian’s murder on the French Riviera? Is Y&R going White Lotus on us? Stay tuned.
Photo: JPI
In addition, look for Mishael Morgan’s Amanda Sinclair to be a major part of the story as we learn just who Amanda is to the mysterious Dumas. Is she really just his lawyer? Could she have married the guy?
Now below, check out the official Y&R spoilers for the week of June 16-20:
Monday, June 16
Victor reveals details about Dumas, Chelsea makes a confession, and Nate puts Holden on notice.
Photo: JPI
Tuesday, June 17
Victor helps Nikki make the best of a bad situation, Phyllis makes herself at home, and Billy puts his plan in motion.
Wednesday, June 18
Danny counsels Daniel, Adam and Chelsea mix business with pleasure, and Tessa loses patience with Mariah.
Photo: JPI
Thursday, June 19
Jack has second thoughts about meeting Dumas, Lily arrives at the party looking for answers, and Kyle falls into a trap.
Friday, June 20
Aristotle Dumas reveals himself to his guests, and Amanda’s real connection to him is exposed.
So, after checking out the promo and these pics, who do you think Billy Flynn is truly playing? Do you think we will see characters hitting the sheets, a murder mystery, and some major explosive showdowns? Share your theories via the comment section below.
Ok, when Cane Ashby first came to town, he was pretending to be Jill Abbott’s son, Phillip. Phillip and Cane would now be in their 50s. Cane was older when Lily, which I think Neil had a problem with. Billy Flynn is 39/40? Yes, they do de-age characters, such as Maeve McGuire on Edge of Night was replaced by an actress fifteen years younger than her. Sometimes it can be a little jarring. Lily and Cane’s kids are probably seniors in college now, which would make them 21. Just sayin.
Stopped watching about 8 months ago due to recycled, redundant and dull storylines. But I might give this storyline a chance.
I agree. I’ve watched the show since it came on the air. The writing has been TERRIBLE, I am so tired of all the fighting and – lines said over and over and over again. Let’s get some real life excitement and family interest going here. There’s enough doom and gloom all over the place. Plz don’t fill our SOAPS with it!
If I never, EVER hear the name Aristotle Dumas or “Dumas” again for the rest of my life I will be happy. This show has been like watching paint dry for weeks now. I can literally predict everything that will be coming out of any given character’s mouth. No surprises. I am never wrong unfortunately. In the words of Victor “I don’t give a damn” at this point who Dumas is. They have worn this out.
amen!
I am not excited. I do like the idea of taking many characters and inserting them into the same plot line though. Something happened in Genoa City the last few years. The stories are not very compelling. Sooooo many conversations about corporate machinations and backstabbing. And although major things happen to the characters, there is no lasting trauma or character redirect. As for this idea Dumas may mark the return of Cane Ashby just makes my eyes roll.
Agree 100 %
Truth
This is horrible news. Billy will turn into a zombie because YawneR is so boring.
I thought Michael and Lauren also received invites but they are not featured in the promos. Did I make this up in my head? I very much was looking forward to them being part of this storyline.
I think Michael told Nick he wouldn’t be going since he was invited when he still worked for Victor. Victor also made it clear he didn’t want Michael there.
I sincerely hope Dumas is not Cane. Couldn’t stand the character, particularly its portrayer (DG)
I AM sick of hearing the name and lookl forward to seeing so many of the cast in Nice.
He’s over at GH now so you’re safe.
This storyline has been beaten to death and we haven’t even seen this new character yet. I think JG thought that characters mentioning Dumas name aLOT over the course of the last several months would produce an increase of eyeballs on the show. To JG I say: EPIC FAIL!!
I think it’s time to switch EPs. Josh Griffith has overstayed his welcome.
TOTALLY!!
I am so sick of this story line. I turn the mute on whenever someone’s mentioning Dumal. I would much rather stick with Mariah so we can find out about her.
We can play a drinking game for every time a character says “ Dumas” ugh
If we played a drinking game everytime we heard Dumas we would all die of alcohol poisoning in a weeks time! Sick of it!!!
I have a question there was a period in time when I wouldn’t watch y&r how does Mariah and Cassie that died years ago look alike. And Sharon calls her daughter
So sick of this story line dragging out for months I quit watching it. I have many recorded but don’t even care to watch them. Who ever is writing this story line should be fired before the show goes down the toilet permanently! Get on with it for God’s sake!
I totally agree!!! I am soooooo sick of hearing “Duma’” name!….fir goodness sake get on with the story & don’t keep dragging it out….it’s getting bbbooorrriiiinnnnggg (boring)! Writers get on with it before you lose your viewers!!!! I for one do hope it turns out to be Cane Ashby!!!! ….and looking forward to finding out what he is actually up to!!!
Canes on another soap right now. Is he leaving?
Viewers have known for months that this is Cane…..not a real shocker. Also it’s hard to watch the great Michelle Stafford Phyllis, she goes everywhere in town to preach & whine, does she even have a home? She has no life of her own?
All of you are wrong. It is Jill. Why does everyone think it is a man. The only logical answer is Jill Abbott
Maybe Debbie, I didn’t think of Jill because she’s been having health problems etc. I’m sure Billy Flynn didn’t come on the show to work in Jabot’s mailroom? Or Amanda herself too
I’ve been thinking it’s Jill too!
We all see this new guy that’s about to show himself. But it could really be Jill or how about this. Miss Chancellor’s son Brock!
I really dislike Amanda. Snob and I think reveng.
I agree, don’t like this plot. It is very boring
I do need to know why Sally has turned into a cheap call girl? She dresses and wears make up like a cheap street walker. And constantly seducing Billy. PUKE!. Oh and Audra is not much better
This needs to be fixed!
Why can’t you writers for once not have slut Audra win at getting men in bed, give Kyle credit for shutting her down and not allowing Victor to win- by destroying his grand daughter happiness he supposedly loves. For once let Victor & Audra be humiliated you writers constantly writing same story over & over. Time to let Kyle show Victor – Kyle is committed to Clare – not always thinking with his small head. .
I’m so tired of Victor thinking he is above everyone else. He need to get off his high horse and come back down to earth. And he need to let the name Billy boy go. That is old now, along with how he act.
He is old duh!
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Execs Preview First-Ever Cotillion Episodes Juxtaposed with an Unexpected Death and a Stunning Reunion
This week, Beyond the Gates continues to break new ground with its highly-anticipated Cotillion episodes where in addition to the festivities, there is another key story set against its backdrop. Now, according to the series executive producers, Sheila Ducksworth and Julie Carruthers soap viewers are in for a treat and plenty of drama!
Beyond the Gates debuted back on February 24, 2025 is the first-ever one-hour Black-led soap opera, which is now showcasing to the daytime world the Black experience fully-realized and this week with the the heritage and the elegance of the cotillion for the younger characters. The soap opera currently in its second season, was recently renewed for its 3rd and 4th seasons by CBS.
In its short history, anytime Beyond the Gates has set a major event on its canvas, it has never disappointed. In fact, the young soap opera has given way to some of the best reveals and fallouts in 2025 and 2026 thus far. So, what it’s in store?
Photo: CBS
YOUNGER GENERATION GETS THE SPOTLIGHT
Speaking on what viewers will see the week of May 18-22, Sheila Ducksworth, who is also the president of CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, shared to TV Insider, “These episodes are really like nothing that we feel like people have seen before. Yes, there have been cotillions on television before, but the way that we’re doing it, in the milieu in which it’s set, is just incredibly unique. It’s an institution that has existed in Black America for over 100 years, and it really speaks to legacy, it speaks to culture, it speaks to heritage, and also resilience.”
Ducksworth added, “Tune in because there is importance to what we’re saying with the show, but also just the sheer enjoyment of being able to see what one of these cotillions looks like and feels like. I think people will just be beside themselves; we definitely are working for that to be the goal. You’ll see a lot of stuff with the younger set that you haven’t seen before, and a lot of that plays into the cotillion and then beyond the cotillion.”
DANGER, DANCING AND SHOCKERS
However, Julie Carruthers notes that there is another major plot point about to explode, now that Jacob (Jibre Hordges) is close to nabbing Dr. Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) and company for the illegal blood plasma ring.
“We have the culmination of the mystery that Jacob’s been involved with and I’m not going to tell you much more, but there’s a big event happening the same night as the Cotillion and the Cotillion is also fraught with its own surprises and unexpected disappointments,” teased Carruthers to Soaps.com. “It’s a lot of eventful things happening all at the same time. Amazing clothes, the girls are stunning, the dance is phenomenal. The music’s spectacular. It’s a beautiful, beautiful event.”
Take a look at what’s ahead for the rest of the week in episodes airing May 19-May 22 with these official CBS Beyond the Gates spoilers and see if you can figure out who may lose their life and more!
Tuesday, May 19
Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse. Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.
Wednesday, May 20
Someone dies while a Platinum Deb is crowned. Vanessa questions Joey about the chaos of the evening. Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.
Thursday, May 21
Ashley and Naomi are shell-shocked. Elon makes demands of Joey. Donnell has some tough questions for Vanessa. Marcel questions a perp. Bill, Kat and Tomas compare notes.
Friday, May 22
Anita, Vernon and Ted have to do damage control. Andre and Dani console someone they love while Nicole is asked to reach out to a distraught colleague. Donnell confronts Joey as Kat doles out advice to Deanna. One of the McBrides has a stunning reunion.
You can check out the promo for the action this week in and around Fairmont Crest below, followed by the Michael Fairman Channel’s recent livestream chat with Sheila Ducksworth, Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis and Sean Freeman, plus our recent conversation with Cecelia Specht who is knee-deep in this storyline.
Now let us know, who do you think will die? Which McBride will have a reunion and with whom? Will the Cotillion winds up being the the must-see soap event of the TV season? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Detective Fitzpatrick is on the Scene, Nina Has to Silence Jack, Josslyn Needs an Escape Route
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital investigations, protection modes and conflict are the order of the day. In the just released ABC promo for the soap opera entitled “Held Captive,” first Lulu (Alexa Havins) is preparing to flea the country with Rocco (Finn Carr) if necessary including having passports ready and their bags packed.
However, with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) having full-knowledge of Rocco shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and his own desire and plan to keep his son safe right in Port Charles, he firmly tells Lulu,“You will make my son a fugitive over my dead body!”
Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is trying to find a way out of captivity and as she moves her bed she finds a shocking message,“Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) was held captive here. I was taken on 10-31-25.” Suddenly, Josslyn is so panicked and determined. She tells herself she is going to get out of there. Next, we see her smashing a chair into someone’s face! Can she find a way out? Will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) be waiting for her to throw her back in?
Courtesy/ABC
GENERAL HOSPITAL SPOILERS
Nina (Cynthia Watros) is getting all jittery again, as it appears she has gone back into Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) hospital room and is ready to inject him with another secret dose of the medication to keep him in a paralytic state, after she accidentally jabbed him during his brawl with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart). As viewers know, that dose of the drug meant to keep Drew in a locked-in state. However, now Jack starts to move!
In addition, General Hospital welcomes Jonathan Bennett to the cast as PCPD Detective Joe Fitzpatrick, and in key moment he is seen at the police station. As to just what Joe will be up to? Well, in an additional newly released clip featuring Bennett in his debut episode on Monday, it’s clear that Detective Fitzpatrick is looking into Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Isaiah’s (Sawandi Wilson) altercation at the Metro Court Pool when he says, “What are the chances Ashford talks his way out of an arrest? Curtis Ashford seems to be a very powerful guy around here. The kind of guy that’s used to getting a way with stuff.”
Take a look below at the official GH spoilers for the week of May 18-22.
MONDAY, MAY 18
Police detective Joe Fitzpatrick is called to arrest one of Port Charles’s own. Laura delivers an update about Anna. Joss makes a grim discovery. Jordan presses Justine about Sonny. Emma opens up to Felicia.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Valentin pitches a new plan. Gio supports Emma. Rocco is frustrated. Dante sets Joe straight. Curtis briefs Jordan.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Alexis seeks assistance from Ava. Ethan makes a promise to Lulu. Britt makes a big decision. Valentin and Carly clash. Nina gets a shock.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Alexis wants answers. Ethan pays a visit to Tracy. Dante summons “Nathan.” Britt has new reason to worry. Lulu prepares to make her move.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Sonny and Ric compare notes. Willow delivers good news. Britt shares intel. Laura’s reaction surprises Lulu. “Nathan” makes a plea.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo and a preview clip of Jonathan Bennett’s first episode as Joe Fitzpatrick below.
Now weigh-in: Since Josslyn will knows Anna was also held captive by Sidwell and company, how will she make her escape plan? Do you think Lulu and Rocco will go on the run? Will Jack come to and the jig will be up for Nina, or will the two reach some deal to keep him quiet from tattling on her? And, are you enthusiastic about the debut of Jonathan Bennett? Let us know in the comment section.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: After Ridge Lowered the Boom on Brooke; That Steffy Remains Co-CEO, Where Does She and Hope Go From Here?
This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) must deal with the consequences of his decision to keep his daughter, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) in a position of power as his Co-CEO of Forrester Creations, and not allow his wife, Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) to usurp her.
Brooke is deeply disappointed as she said to her husband on the Friday, May 15 episode of the CBS daytime drama. Now, heading into a new week of drama, as Hope (Annika Noelle) awaits news that Brooke is the new Co-CEO, so she can get a fair shake that her line ‘Hope for the Future” won’t be back-burnered, she will learn the news that if she stays at Forrester, Steffy remains her boss. The question is, will both Brooke and Hope hightail it over to Katie (Heather Tom) and Bill’s (Don Diamont) fashion house, Logan, after Ridge’s final decision? Stay tuned.
In addition, the B&B “Look Ahead” spoilers video shows Remy (Christian Weissmann) confronting Dylan (Sydney Bullock). He shoots her a look that if she does not make inroads with Electra (Laneya Grace) and Deke (Harrison Cone), he will continue to hold over her head secrets of how she got the job lead as the beach house art teacher and more.
Photo: JPI
B&B also shares for fans to look for a series of returns this week. First, Dick Christie reprises his role as Forrester Creations security officer Charlie Webber on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. The last time viewers saw Charlie was over a year ago in April of 2025.
Delon de Metz, who returned last week as Zende Forrester Dominquez, will appear again this week on the Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 episodes. In addition, young Bryan James Garlick makes an appearance as Steffy and Finn’s son, Hayes Finnegan on the Monday, May 18 episode.
Now below, check out the official B&B spoilers for the week of May 18-22 below.
Monday, May 18
Ridge seeks to mitigate the fallout from his decision.
Steffy is caught off guard.
Dylan urges Remy to respect her wishes.
Tuesday, May 19
Zende comes to an understanding about his future at Forrester.
Taylor gains a new perspective about Brooke.
Hope gets some bad news.
Wednesday, May 20
Katie questions her motives behind pursuing Hope.
R.J. and Zende put their differences aside for the sake of the company.
Thursday, May 21
Tensions rise as Hope demands answers from Steffy.
Electra learns a shocking truth.
Friday, May 22
Hope’s career at Forrester hangs in balance.
Will puts his heart on the line.
Now below, watch the B&B Look Ahead video teaser for the action this week.
Then weigh-in: are you glad Ridge kept Steffy as his Co-CEO? Do you think Hope for sure goes to Logan, and Brooke stays at Forrester, or hightails it over to her sister’s company too? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
View this post on Instagram
BEYOND THE GATES: The Cotillion Brings High-Society and Debs; as Shots Rings Out In Warehouse
ABC Announces ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Texas Spin-Off Gets Straight-to-Series Order
‘General Hospital’s’ Tanisha Harper Opens Up About Being a Recast for the Role of Jordan Ashford
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Emma Wants to Save Anna, Isaiah’s Career is All But Destroyed, Joe Makes an Arrest
‘Days of Our Lives’ Deidre Hall Marks 50-Years as Marlena Evans
‘Santa Barbara’ Alums A Martinez and Marcy Walker: In Conversation; Two-Hour Livestream Event with the Iconic Cruz and Eden Announced
Patrick Muldoon Laid to Rest in Celebration of Life Attended by ‘Days of Our Lives’ Stars
‘Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel Teases the Mystery of Marlena’s Chess Set, and Opens Up About the Departures of His Co-Stars (Exclusive)
‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Trisha Mann-Grant Opens Up About Difficult Scene, Getting Her Son Off the Streets, and Plight of the Homeless
Anthony Geary’s Husband, Claudio Gama, Shares Remembrance of How Much the ‘General Hospital’ Legend Loved Working with Erika Slezak
‘General Hospital’s’ Tanisha Harper Opens Up About Being a Recast for the Role of Jordan Ashford
‘Days of Our Lives’ Deidre Hall Marks 50-Years as Marlena Evans
‘Beyond the Gates’ Execs Preview First-Ever Cotillion Episodes Juxtaposed with an Unexpected Death and a Stunning Reunion
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Detective Fitzpatrick is on the Scene, Nina Has to Silence Jack, Josslyn Needs an Escape Route
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Reflects on His Time with TV Parents Stuart Damon and Leslie Charleson
-
Breaking News1 week ago‘Santa Barbara’ Alums A Martinez and Marcy Walker: In Conversation; Two-Hour Livestream Event with the Iconic Cruz and Eden Announced
-
Days Of Our Lives2 days agoPatrick Muldoon Laid to Rest in Celebration of Life Attended by ‘Days of Our Lives’ Stars
-
Days Of Our Lives5 days ago‘Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel Teases the Mystery of Marlena’s Chess Set, and Opens Up About the Departures of His Co-Stars (Exclusive)
-
Beyond the Gates3 days ago‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Trisha Mann-Grant Opens Up About Difficult Scene, Getting Her Son Off the Streets, and Plight of the Homeless
-
General Hospital6 days agoAnthony Geary’s Husband, Claudio Gama, Shares Remembrance of How Much the ‘General Hospital’ Legend Loved Working with Erika Slezak
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Previews His New Role as PCPD Officer Joe Fitzpatrick
-
Breaking News1 week agoJennifer Harmon, ‘One Life to Live’s’ Cathy Craig, and ‘How to Survive a Marriage’ Star, Dead at 82
-
Interviews4 days agoY&R’s Joshua Morrow Weighs-In on Who Will Save Nick from His Fentanyl Addiction: Nikki? Jack? Sienna or Someone Else? (Exclusive)