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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Billy Flynn’s Debut; Let the Games Begin During the Aristotle Dumas ‘Challenge’

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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).

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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!

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Whose Scream Is It Anyway?

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, lives are on the line in Port Charles, but who might meet their maker and which woman makes a curdling scream?

In the just released ABC spoilers video for the action August 31 -September 4, the story picks up with Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) plot to shut down the security system at the Metro Court Hotel to give him time to search Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) room for the evidence of his political corruption.

First, Carly (Laura Wright) has discovered the hotel’s security system through her computer has been tampered with, and she brings her bestie Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) onto the scene. You hear Carly saying, “All of my security cameras are down, and the alarms have been deactivated!”

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DANGEROUS DRUGS

Next, we see Drew with a flashlight fishing around in the dark for what he wants to retrieve, cut to: what looks to be a drugged Jack inside an elevator as the doors are set to close.

As GH fans recall in last Friday’s cliffhanger, Ava (Maura West) spiked Brennan’s drink at the request of Drew to help keep the WSB Bureau Chief occupied to give him enough time to snoop Brennan’s hotel room. The drug is supposed to be a sleeping pill, which Ava mixed in Jack’s drink. In the promo, Ava is seen shouting at Drew that they have to “get out of here now,” while Carly shouts to Jason, “Something’s off!”

A MEETING IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE?

Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) meets up with Anna (Finola Hughes) at an unknown location which looks to be in the woods. Not quite understanding why Anna would make her meet her all the way out in the middle of nowhere just to discuss what happened to her brother, Cassius, she asks Anna, “Why’d we have to meet all the way out here?”

Suddenly, Anna pulls a gun on Britt and says menacingly, “So no one can hear you scream.” Will Britt finally learn just how far off her rocker Anna is? Stay tuned.

Now below, check out the official General Hospital spoilers for this week.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31
Sonny offers reassurance. Britt and Willow bond. Dante advises Chase. Rocco and Scout learn a secret. Drew makes his move.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Ava leaps to action. Charlotte is alarmed. Carly turns to Jason for help. Dante and Lulu come to an understanding. Isaiah surprises Portia.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Anna is hesitant. Gio delivers a romantic surprise. Lucas shares news with Britt. Danny reassures Charlotte. Josslyn follows a hunch.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Drew performs a vengeful act. Valentin and Carly develop a theory. Danny comes clean to Jason. Chase and Joe compare notes. Sonny pitches an idea to Justine.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Trina comes into shocking information. Anna crosses paths with Jason. Drew is furious. Alexis walks Sonny through a legal matter. Ava must think fast.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo, “Their Time is up” below.

Then weigh-in: Do you think this is the week that Jack Brennan is killed-off? Which woman is heard screaming? Britt? Ava? Carly? Someone else? Will Drew wind up getting the evidence he needs to no longer be threatened by Willow, Jack and others? Share your thoughts via the comment section.

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BEYOND THE GATES Preview: Hayley’s Poisonous Plot Goes Awry; Heather’s Obsession with Andre Reaches New Heights

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This week on all-new episodes of Beyond the Gates, a poison sandwich gets in the wrong hands, Heather’s (Ashley Jones) plot to seduce Andre (Sean Freeman) goes to a whole other level, and Anita (Tamara Tunie) reaches out to her nemesis, Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant), but why?

In the video preview for the CBS soap opera, first, the vision of Doug (Jason Graham) encourages Deanna (Angela Fairley) as Noah Rollins (Nick Hagelin) walks in on the scene where it appears she is talking to herself! How will Deanna explain what or who she is chatting with?

Meanwhile, Grayson (Jordi Vilasuso) is worried for his safety and that of Jacob’s (Jibre Hordges) admitting that the Impaler may be trying to tie up any loose ends, and he could be next on their hit list! Elsewhere, Leslie is stunned when Anita Dupree makes a call to her about her late mother Barbara. We also know ‘Articulettes’ Sharon (Bonita Brisker) and Tracy (Maria Howell) are back this week. What could be going down?

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Then, Dani (Karla Mosley) receives a note from her husband Andre that says he’ll be back home soon. However, in her hotel room, Heather cuts her own hand and then reaches out to Andre for a secret meeting, where he asks when he shows up, “What happened to your hand?” Then, we see Andre reminding Heather that he’s a married man, but at the same time, he doesn’t think he would ever stop caring for her.

Finally, Hayley (Marquita Goings) puts poison in a sandwich she prepared for Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett). However, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) somehow takes a bite of the sandwich instead. Later, Bill lays the smackdown on Hayley telling her to, “Stop it right now,” and that she’s, “insulting his intelligence.” How will this fight end? Stay tuned.

Now below, take a look at the official Beyond the Gates spoilers for the week of August 31-September 4.

Monday, August 31 
Bill puts Hayley to the test. Dani updates Nicole. Ted doles out some unconventional advice to Andre. Grayson seeks Jacob’s help. Elon gives Joey the third degree. Heather makes a bold move.

Tuesday, September 1
Dani hears a heartfelt confession. Nicole counsels her daughter. Hayley’s brought to tears. Chelsea and Kat can’t seem to escape scandal. Carlton has stunning news for Andre. Izaiah surprises Eva. Naomi bites off more than she can chew.

Wednesday, September 2
Vernon supports Anita as she faces the music. Leslie gets an intriguing proposition. Smitty’s suspicions spiral. Joey comforts Vanessa. Deanna is haunted by grief. One couple finally finds time for romance.

Thursday, September 3 
Bill has an unwelcome visitor. Smitty needs Nicole’s expertise. Joey’s pestered by his past decisions. Heather connects with June. Ted does damage control. Ashley leans on Naomi. Elon and Jacob clash.

Friday, September 4 
Dani’s distracted from her “Seoul-mate” while Andre unpacks paranoia. Bill stuns Hayley. Heather has a heated stand-off. Vanessa and Deanna discover something from before Doug’s death. Randy attempts to execute Joey’s orders. Chelsea falls out of fashion. Ted shares a twisted toast.

Now below, check out the video teaser for the action this week in and around Fairmont Crest.

Then weigh-in: Do you think this is the end of the line for Hayley and Bill? Will Bill realize Hayley is poisoning him and now his daughter, too? If Heather is willing to cut herself with a knife to nab Andre, what else is she capable of doing? Have you been invested in these current storylines on Beyond the Gates, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Katie Gets an Eyeful When Darcy’s Mother Comes to Town

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Next week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Katie (Heather Tom) is on her quest to get to the bottom of the background of Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) as the young woman continues to get her claws into Katie’s son, Will Spencer (Crew Morrow).

In the B&B Look Ahead video for August 31-September 4, after phoning her mom to come to Los Angeles, Darcy Dylan arrives on the scene in the form of former General Hospital and Y&R star, Kelly Sullivan (ex-Kate/Connie and Sage, respectively). What will happen when Katie meets momma Dylan?

Meanwhile, Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), try as they might, are haunted by their drunken night together as their spouses, Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) and Finn (Tanner Novlan), want to reconnect with them and mend their marriages. Will Carter and Steffy eventually buckle under the pressure, and will one of them will slip up when they promised each other to keep their night together a secret from everyone? Stay tuned.

Kelly Sullivan

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Take a look at the official B&B spoilers for next week below.

Monday, August 31

Taylor and Brooke come to an agreement.

Li feels responsible for Sheila’s interference.

Tuesday, September 1

Daphne gets suspicious about Carter and Steffy.

Finn faces a harsh reality.

Wednesday, September 2

Dylan tries to appease Katie.

Bill learns about Katie’s ultimatum.

Thursday, September 3

Will turns to Bill for some fatherly advice.

Katie makes a decision about Dylan.

Friday, September 4

Darcy puts Katie on blast.

R.J. takes responsibility for his actions.

Now below, check out The Bold and the Beautiful video preview.

Then weigh-in: Do you think Darcy Dylan will be a money-seeking grifter but a good mom? Do you think Katie will be the person who is vilified in this scenario, until it’s revealed she was right all along about Dylan? Do you see the Carter/Steffy story playing out any other way than Steffy becomes pregnant with his child? Let us know via the comment section below.

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