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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: In Roger Howarth-Led Episode, Matt is Apprehended Then Gets the Upper Hand on Nick

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The Monday, January 5 episode of The Young and the Restless reminded soap opera viewers that Roger Howarth, no matter the story, commands your attention, when his villainess turn as Matt Clark turned up the cruelty as his wife Sienna (Tamara Braun) tried to smooth-talk her way out of captivity; eventually leading to her being held at gunpoint and almost whisked away in a car, while Matt’s nemesis, the entire Newman family, had plans to end his reign of terror.

Perhaps, Sienna said it best about Matt when she spit out while handcuffed to a bed in a hotel room, “You are a sick bastard! You are a rapist and an abuser and a drug dealer. And pain and suffering and all of the addiction and overdoses, they all lead right back to you, don’t they? And it makes you feel so proud. Like you are some slick angel of death.”

Matt fired back that she was being awfully judgy for an adulteress. Sienna realizes Matt married her and got buddy-buddy with Noah Newman to play the long game against Nick and Sharon. When she called him “Mitch” one last time, he sneered and introduced himself properly, “My name is Matt Clark. That’s so bad for you, Sienna. Because I really am as dangerous as they all say.”

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After Annie (not sure what her deal is, does she love Matt?) comes into the hotel room with a gun pointed at Sienna, they take her to a car in the parking lot, only for Sienna to bite Matt’s lip and him to get rough with her. Meanwhile, Adam (Mark Grossman), Victor (Eric Braeden), Nick (Joshua Morrow) have all been in cahoots as Victor’s security force shows up with guns drawn and saves the day with Nick, Sharon (Sharon Case) and Noah (Lucas Adams) on the scene.

Sienna runs into Noah’s arms which does not sit too well with Matt. Then, in the twist, instead of having Matt taken into custody, Nick says Matt is going with him. Next stop, the Newman Ranch where Victor told Matt he should have stayed dead, because now he will regret it, Victor punches Matt in the stomach and pushes his face in the coffee table. Nick announces he is going to make sure Matt never hurts his family again.

Next, Nick is stupidly driving his car with Matt hand-tied in the backseat. During their entire car ride, Matt threw barbs, shade, the past everything and the kitchen sink to rattle Nick about their shared history, but Nick remained unfazed. We go back to the Newmans where Adam and Victor talk about how Nick should be the one to end it himself with Matt.

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Back to the car, Matt is able to free himself from the zipties and as the episodes comes to a close sneaks up behind Nick and begins to choke him out while he is driving the car. We fade to black.

Here’s what we will say; we got a lot of Roger in the episode, and for the material he was given, he did a great job with it. In the end it appears that as with other Y&R villains (think Aunt Jordan, Ian Ward) this guy going to get away with everything too and live on to terrorize the Newmans for another day.

Share your thoughts on Roger Howarth as Matt Clark, and what you thought of the ending of yesterday’s episode where once again, Nick seemingly winds up the doofus as Matt is choking him to death, via the comment section. But first, here’s a scene where Sienna and Matt trade barbs in the motel room before her rescue.

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I haven’t read all of this because I don’t like spoilers, but I had to come on and say I’m almost rooting for Matt (although I wish he’d turned out to be Mitch) for the simple reason I am enjoying seeing Roger Howarth’s performances. I was not familiar with him before but now I see what his fans were raving about. He’s impressive. The scene between him and Tamara in the motel room blew me away – they were both amazing.

Whyyyyyyyy would these people put this freak in zip ties. My 8 year old can break from those. Writers do better!

I quit watching Y&R a couple of years ago but can safety say I’m rooting for Matt over Nick. Why? Because Roger is a nuanced, clever actor who injects humor into his performance. He’s fun to each. Joshua, I’m afraid, is a one note, monotonous, dull actor.

I know what you mean about Joshua but I still like him maybe it’s because I’ve watched so long he’s become a familiar face. But I agree about being one note – his son Crew is doing the same boring work on Bold and Beautiful. Roger is very good but I’m not a huge fan sad to say

Soap characters can have all the money in the world but they sure do not have the smarts. I guess having law enforcement authorities involved to arrest and to jail Matt Clark is too much to ask. And the Newmans wonder why they are victims time and again? At least this has not led to Sharon being kidnapped and locked away again, right?!

This show needs a laugh track.

Should not criticize Nick it’s the writers, was a stupid play on zip ties

A total waste of talented people.

It was utterly stupid, but predictable, that Nick would take Matt alone.

Oh boy what a waste I’m still not a fan of RH and no JM still gets paid after thirty years still looks pretty but no depth to his acting. I would think Matt Clark would have been turned over to authorities and end the nightmare

I love Roger, Matt’s sense of humor. He is a riot!! And Tamara, Sienna such good actress. Everybody does well.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Is This Congresswoman Cain’s New Chief of Staff?

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In one of the more far-fetched soap opera moments in recent memory, while Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) are chatting at the Quartermaine boathouse in swimming trunks for him and a bikini for her, the two exes have a heart to heart on Wednesday’s June 3 episode of General Hospital.

The moment was set-up by Michael (Rory Gibson) and Jacinda (Paige Herschell) who want to find a way to push the exes together in order to get incriminating evidence of the two, so Michael can gain leverage over Willow for full custody of their children. once and for all. Jacinda notes how Chase definitely has a savior and white knight syndrome going on.

During Willow and Chase’s chat at the boathouse, the subject turns to how Chase was demoted at the PCPD in his efforts to help get Willow acquitted of attempted murder charges at her trial for the shooting of Drew. He has since gone from detective to patrolman. However, Willow comes up with an idea! Why doesn’t he come to work for her as her chief of staff. Willow feels he would be perfect, because he is only one of the only people she can trust.

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WILLOW LAYS OUT THE BENEFITS OF CHASE ACCEPTING HER JOB OFFER

A surprised Chase, says he isn’t qualified, but Willow thinks otherwise. She urges him to consider the position she is offering, because it would give him a more regular schedule that would be befitting for him being a new father to baby Phoebe.

Chase’s want to know why it was so important to Willow that he take the job, she continues to explain how she trusts him, but Tracy (Jane Elliot) spots the two in a close moment and hides behind the boathouse. Willow exits, but asks Chase to promise he will think over her offer.

Next, Tracy threatens Chase that this is the last time he will cheat on her granddaughter, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton). Knowing he didn’t “cheat” on his wife, Chase looks pissed off.

So, can you imagine, Chase as Willow’s Chief of Staff? Weigh-in if you think he will be stupid enough to take this job knowing the issues it would cause for Brook Lynn? Will the police officer ever get the clue that Willow is manipulating him like she does to everyone else? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn Threatens Willow to Stay Away From Chase or ‘It’ll Be the Last Breath You Take’

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After seeing her husband Chase (Josh Swickard) in an embrace with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) through the window (and while on the way to bring Willow a gift), Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) attempt at delivering a ‘thank you’ to Willow goes south on the Friday, May 29 episode of General Hospital.

Brook Lynn was already primed for a showdown after Michael (Rory Gibson) warned his cousin that Willow offering to help and pull strings in Phoebe’s adoption is for Chase’s benefit not hers. It was at that point that Michael let her use his car since Brook Lynn’s car was in the shop, for her to drop off her gift.

As Brook Lynn got more agitated with Michael, the conversation turned further when he told her he was surprised she had the time to plan a musical showcase for Trina and take care of baby Phoebe since she’d missed Gio and Trina’s performance at Charlie’s. Michael’s wheels are turning, figuratively!

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Meanwhile at Drew’s, Willow is admitting to Chase she doesn’t love her husband, she regrets marrying him and wants out of her marriage. Willow says she is ashamed how she treated Chase when she cheated on him with Michael. Chase said there were extenuating circumstances, but it all led him to Brook Lynn and baby Phoebe now. Chase gives Willow encouragement to trust herself and they hug, which is then spotted by Willow. So when Brook Lynn enters to give her thank-you gift to Willow she is also sweet in front of Chase.

MICHAEL’S GOT A NEW PLAN TO TAKE DOWN WILLOW

When Chase has to head out, Brook Lynn turns to Willow and says,”I’m very grateful for everything you are doing for us Willow. But if you so much as breathe on my husband again, it will be the last breath you take!” Could Willow be the next person on the receiving end of a ‘Who Shot Drew?’ mystery?

Michael tells Jacinda (Paige Herschell) his suspicion that Brook Lynn was the other driver in Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Jordan’s car accident. He believes if Chase learned Brook Lynn lied to him and covered up her part of the accident, he would go running to Willow.  Then Willow’s life will blow up on her as the scandal of her cheating on her invalid husband with her ex, that it would cause Willow to lose her Congressional seat. Michael reveals to Jacinda he wants all the power over Willow.

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THE ETHAN AND DELILAH ART GALLERY CONNECTION

Meanwhile in Manhattan, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Ava (Maura West) went to the Hamnet Gallery and talked to the owner Apollo (in a guest start turn from Maxwell Caulfield.) The two talk about his former employee Delilah Wilson. At first, Apollo claims he didn’t know much about the young woman nor that she was pregnant.  Suddenly, Apollo steps away to make a call and its to Ethan (Nathan Dean)! He reports what is transpiring and confirms to Ethan he didn’t give the women any useful intel.

Later, Ava uses her charms and wiles to convince Apollo to give up some key information when she brings up the Quartermaine family promising a financial reward. With that, he backstabs Ethan and shows Ava and Alexis the photo of Ethan with his arm around Delilah’s shoulder.

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In other developments, Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) seemed to get on the same page, when Valentin revealed he has developed genuine feelings for Carly, While he doesn’t know what the future will hold he wants her by his side, and she kisses him to seal the deal.

Elsewhere, Curtis and Portia (Brook Kerr) continue their heated battle over Curtis breaking and tearing Isaiah’s surgical hand, and Tracy (Jane Elliot) wants Ethan to be the “fixer” to ensure nothing happens that would come to light or take baby Phoebe away from her granddaughter and Chase.

So what did you think of Brook Lynn warning Willow to get her hands off her husband or else? Do you think Michael’s plan will drive Chase back to Willow? What is the connection between Delilah and Ethan? Is Phoebe their child, but what were they involved with that Ethan wants no trace of?

Do you think Willow might be “murdered” or have an attempt on her life, once Jack and Drew come out of their paralytic state and everyone else who she wronged might come after too? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, but first check out today’s scenes featuring Maxwell Caulfield,

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Kristina is Accepted into Medical School Paving Way for Kate Mansi’s Exit; What Do You Think of How She’s Being Written-Off?

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As promised by General Hospital on Tuesday May 26 episode provided the reason why Kristina Corinthos-Davis will be leaving Port Charles next month in order to accommodate Daytime Emmy winner Kate Mansi’s decision to exit the soap opera.

After telling Mansi told former Soap Opera Digest Editorial Stephanie Sloane in her newsletter that, “Now, it feels like the right time for both Kristina and me to step into new adventures,” that couldn’t have been prove more true, when Kristina’s life and story took a sharp turn out of nowhere.

During a conversation on today’s GH, Kristina is talking with her sister Molly (Kristen Vaganos) about Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) outside of Bobbie’s when suddenly Kristina gets a message notification on her phone. Next, Kristina underplayed the information, she received when she looked at the notification and announced, “I took a long shot, and just got accepted into medical school!”

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Molly looks stunned, Kristina seemed like someone who just thought she would randomly throw her hat into the ring and see if it happens, as if wasn’t such a big deal, or maybe she is just underplaying her reaction for now. Certainly, for those who have applied to medical school, and have always wanted to be a doctor, this would be the most awesome news.

As to why all of a sudden the GH writers came up with this angle for Kristina’s exit story has yet to be explained on-screen with this being such a major career decision shift when Kristina just reopened Charlie’s. More is said to be revealed on tomorrow’s Wednesday, May 28 episode.

MEDICAL SCHOOL AS A VEHICLE TO WRITE OUT A SOAP CHARACTER

The move to have Kristina Corinthos-Davis become a doctor does give the show the leeway to bring back Kate Mansi a few years down the line with a new occupation and purpose if she ever wants to return to the show since GH executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement that the “door is always open” for Kate to return. And as we also learned, there are no plans to recast the role at this time.

Kristina doesn’t have the greatest track record with academia having been expelled back in the fall of 2015 from Wesleyan, where she had been studying prelaw. That story eventually revealed itself where Kristina got suspended after offering to have sex with one of her professors in exchange for a better grade. The professor turned out to be Parker Forsyth played by Ashley Jones, and the two eventually were in a complicated relationship before breaking up.

Soap fans have always been tasked with suspending belief when certain reasons are written to precipitate characters exits when the audience already knows that the actor had decided to leave the show or needs a maternity leave, for example. Sometimes it makes some sense for the character and other times, it does not.

So, how do you feel about the reason why Kristina Corinthos-Davis will be written off the canvas as Kate Mansi wraps up her story on-screen? Do you think it fits the character? Like it? Don’t like it? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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