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Ray Wise Returns to ‘The Young and the Restless’ as Mariah is Haunted, Yet Again, by Ian Ward
Next week, The Young and the Restless will kick-off 2026, when Ray Wise (Ian Ward) makes another appearance on the CBS daytime drama series. Circle, Friday, January 2nd when viewers will see Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) former cult leader play mind games with her from “seemingly” the great beyond.
One of Y&R’s 2025’s storylines that has not yet wrapped up has been the secret that Mariah has been harboring which in turn has caused her to step away from her marriage to Tessa (Cait Fairbanks), while Tessa is now growing closer to Daniel (Michael Graziadei). While Mariah is trying to heal herself, it seems she has to be able to concur these “visits” from Ian.
Ray Wise first appeared on The Young and the Restless as the leader of the New World Cult in 2014, and his initial run lasted until 2016. Along the way, he picked up a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performer in 2015, in a three-way tie with Donna Mills (ex-Madeline, GH) and the late Fred Willard (ex-John, B&B)

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In a surprise twist, Ian was back on-screen in November of 2024 and revealed to be in cahoot with Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) to take down the Newman family. However, after he was shot by Victor (Eric Braeden) in January of 2025, everyone believed Ian was dead, but in a key moment, viewers saw Ian’s body being transported by ambulance only for him to open his eyes, revealing he is still alive, after all.
It will be interesting to see if Mariah can stop seeing visions of Ian, if he will come back in the flesh, or if he is in the flesh playing tricks on her and everyone else. Off-screen the final months of 2025 have been a busy one for Grimes. Back on November 8 she married actor and voice-over talent, Brock Powell in a ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana. The two share a 1-year-old son together named Bridger.
Meanwhile, Ray Wise remains one of the best actors and villains on television. Soap fas first met Wise when he played lawyer Jamie Rollins on Love of Life for six years. He later played Leland Palmer/Killer Bob on ABCs Twin Peaks from 1990-1991 and it’s sequels.
Now the question becomes, can Mariah ever be free of Ian Ward? Do you think that soon we will learn just where Ian Ward is hanging out alive? Do you want Mariah and Tessa to patch things up, or are you into a Tessa and Daniel romance? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
Camryn Grimes deserves better then this as a lot of the cast who use to make this show work . I quit watching I will always care about the show but when you are asleep at the wheel and all writers producers have forgotten what made a soap watchable what use to tear your heart out real romance etc. Beth Maitland god bless her brings it in every scene that she is in . I saw her the other day in a scene with Lily she brings the best out in other actors she reminded us all of Colleen and her friendship with Lily . And the story of Victor always winning and Jack always whatever playing the village idiot has gotten old!
I always loved Ms. Grimes as Cassie and Mairah but boy, the Mariah character seems to be trapped in such meh stories. I still cannot get over how that lame pregnant-with-Dominic abduction plot. I do not care for the cult plot either. Wrap it up and let’s move on. There is plenty of story in raising a deaf child. The challenges of marriage. This actor can carry some strong story turns. Give her a real chance?
I just watched these two good actors in this scene. Please make it stop. It is a bummer story. I miss the Mariah who held her own with Hilary. Ms. Grimes is too strong a talent to be given this uninspired story.
Oh God, no thank you. This will not bring me back to Y&R.
I hate the Mariah storyline, and even before this Mariah had changed completely – lost the edge she used to have. BUT I do love Ray Wise and always pleased to see him; he is the only reason to watch this sl.
Camryn and Cait are awesome together. This is what brought me back after many years. Sorry no chemistry with Tessa and Daniel can’t see it. Hopefully writers will reunite “Teriah”
I know the material will be lacking in substance, but I know that Camryn Grimes will make it work because she is that good. But it’s a shame that a retcon role, such as Mariah, has been so reduced.
Please, please get rid of these super dead people in Matt Clark, Ian Ward, etc. These plots add nothing to Y&R. Also Noah and Sienna are a complete mismatch. I have been watching Y&R since it started.
Very true
I like to see Tessa and Daniel hook up.
So over this story line. This writing should have wrapped up in 3 weeks max. It’s been laying silent for so long I truly don’t care anymore. It was too easy to figure out. Come on writers, you’re better than this!
stop bringing back Ian Ward!!!!!
He plays it camp as does RH both are like a fly you can swat and I believe these so called ratings no way nobody that knows and has watched this show believe these so called ratings . You throw three actors at us with no history they came out of the blue and you think they improved the ratings? Noah will be gone in six months you have not established the character and where the hell is Faith any of the kids you have to establish the kids ! Christian the ghost ugh
But, people keep tuning in to watch the crap produced by Josh Griffith and the numbers go up and network is satisfied and we are stuck with ridiculous storylines being handled by excellent actors. Roger Howarth and Tamara Braun deserve a lot better!
Josh Griffith can not write. Period.
Let me say this I only came to watch yandr because of Mariah and Tessa, they had awesome chemistry, a genuine love for the part they played and what it represents and they were funny together. I want Mariah back free from Ian permanently, disservice to her talent. I would love to have her and Tess back and they truly have a all out no holds barred conversation. I don’t like how they did this to a wonderful actress. I am definitely not into this Tessa and Daniel relationship, I was never so pissed off doing my girls like that…
I use my fast forward on the dvr, and can now watch Y and R in about 6 minutes. Tess and Daniel with a guitar – fast forward – Cane and Lillie Fast forward – Phyllis, will watch a bit hoping…. and the entire Matt Clark story – why? Noah comes off as a spoiled 16 year old boy… Maybe Matt should kidnap Christin…..
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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.

PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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‘Knots Landing’ Favorite Donna Mills Joins ‘OnlyFans’

Donna Mills, who at 85-years-old is still turning heads, booking film and TV roles and co-hosting the We’re Knot Done Yet podcast with her Knots Landing pals, Michele Lee (ex-Karen) and Joan Van Ark (ex-Valene), is now joining the world of Only Fans.
The news came Mills herself in a statement, where she shared to Variety, “I’ve always appreciated the incredible support and encouragement I’ve received from my fans over the years. Social media has been a wonderful way to stay connected, but I’m excited to join OnlyFans because it offers the opportunity for a more personal and direct connection.”
While OnlyFans is primarily known for its steamy content, Mills is taking a different approach, explaining that she will be “sharing moments from my daily life, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and engaging with fans in a more meaningful way. It’s simply another platform to spend quality time with the people who’ve supported me throughout my career while staying true to who I am.”

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WHY DID DONNA MILLS JOIN OTHER CELEBRITIES ON ONLYFANS?
Andy Bachman, CEO Creators INC who presides over OnlyFans also shared in a statement, “This is not about changing who she is. It is about giving her longtime fans more access to the personality, style and behind-the-scenes moments they already love. Donna has always been fearless and ahead of her time. She told me, ‘YOLO — let’s do it,’ and that perfectly captures her attitude. She is approaching OnlyFans on her own terms and creating a space that feels authentic, personal and completely true to her.”
Mill’s move to OnlyFans comes on the heels of others in Hollywood who are pivoting to the platform not only for its revenur, but to control their own narrative of what they want put out into the world about themselves. One example is Shannon Elizabeth of American Pie and Scary Movie fame, who told Variety that since April she has earned more than $1.2 million in seven days via her OnlyFans account.

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FROM THE CUL DE SAC AT SEAVIEW CIRCLE TO PORT CHARLES
While Donna Mills is best- known for her role as Abby Cunningham Ewing on Knots Landing from 1980-1989, 1993, she also won a Daytime Emmy for her role of Madeline Reeves on General Hospital. Mills played the evil mother to Nina Reeves (then Michelle Stafford) and sister to Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) from 2014-2015 and again in 2018.
The veteran actress also had a leading role in the soap opera, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, where she and GH’s late, great sister, Leslie Charleson (ex-Monica Quartermaine, GH) played sisters Laura and Iris Donnelly from 1967-1970. Mills began her soap career on The Secret Storm back in 1966.
So, what do you think of Donna Mills joining OnlyFans? Do you think the once exclusive provocative content platform, which is going more Hollywood, will ultimately be where big named celebrity post their own content? Share your thoughts via the comment section below, and in case you missed it, you can check out the Michael Fairman Channel’s most recent chat with Donna Mills from earlier this year and our livestream with Donna, Michele and Joan from 2025 below.
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