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‘The Young and the Restless’ Reveals the True Identity of Roger Howarth’s Character as ‘Matt Clark’
At the end of the October 31st episode of The Young and the Restless, Sharon (Sharon Case) was in for the shock of her life when she came to face to face for the first time with Sienna’s husband, Mitch Bacall (Roger Howarth), and when after taking one look at the guy, Sharon realized it’s none other than Nick and Sharon’s mortal enemy, and says, “Matt Clark? Oh, My God!”
Just how can that be? Well, it’s been over 25 years since Matt Clark has been on the canvas, because when he was last seen and then portrayed by GH’s Rick Hearst, he took himself off life support as one last defying act and handed the tubes to Nick (Joshua Morrow) to frame him for his murder. A bench trial ensued and Nick was eventually exonerated.
The role of Matt Clark was played first by Eddie Cibrian (1994–1996), then Russell Lawrence (2000), Rick Hearst (2000-2001) and now Daytime veteran, Roger Howarth in 2025! Just how Y&R head writer, Josh Griffith plans to spin the story of how Matt Clark, who raped Sharon, is indeed alive, and how it will be part of the LA noir story that is set to unravel remains to be seen. Y&R Viewers recall, it was back in 1994 when Matt Clark first came on the canvas. He had a huge beef with Nick Newman since high school and was dating Sharon, but she only had eyes for Nick, which see Matt off on a horrific revenge course for decades.
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Soap fans know Roger Howarth from all of his leading roles and performances; his breakout role as One Life to Live’s Todd Manning, to Paul Ryan on As the World Turns, and on General Hospital playing three different characters,Todd Manning, Franco Baldwin, and Austin Gatlin-Holt In his first interview on landing at Y&R to play Matt Clark (aka Mitch Bacall), Howarth told Soap Opera Digest, “The ramp was short … Matt gets up to no good very, very quickly.”
Having played bad guys before on daytime, and ones that are very misunderstood, Howarth shared, “I’m really thankful that I get to play a character with mischief and devious and villainous qualities. It’s super-fun. It’s always been something I enjoy watching, something I enjoy being a part of, you know? Those characters are near and dear to me and it’s always the rule to find out why they’re being that way, and the answer is always something to do with loving something, or a need to be loved — I think all really good TV villainy is rooted in a deeper emotional need.”
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Having had plenty of time to plot Sharon and Nick’s downfall, Howarth added that Matt is going to execute his revenge, “He’s had a long time to kind of ruminate in that and stew and if anything, I think his maliciousness has gotten louder and deeper. This is a true bad guy.”
So, what do you think of the reveal that Roger Howarth is playing Matt Clark, the longtime nemesis of Sharon and Nick, seemingly back from the dead? Are you more excited about the story and his role on Y&R, or do you have other feelings about it? Let us know via the comment section below.
I avoided the spoilers from Canada, thankfully. Honestly, the continued back-from-the-dead storylines do nothing for me in daytime anymore, but I look forward to seeing what Roger Howarth does in the role of Matt Clark (a.k.a., Mitch Bacall), although I would have preferred the return of either Eddie Cibrian or Rick Hearst (both of which would have brought some excellent flashbacks).
I agree but Hearst is on GH and Cibrian is on to other things. Do I question why this is coming up it’s Griffith thinks he can hang on to his job always about them . Case will play the hell out of it she always does
Yes, but Hearst is recurring on General Hospital, so he easily could have done the role. And Cibrian is not actively working, so I am sure he could have returned as well.
You’re right it would have been great if Cibrian had came back . Great flashbacks
I can’t believe it!! Loved all the guys who played Matt Clark because they nailed just how rotten to the core Matt is but Roger playing the character? All I can say is that this is going to be a ride that’s going to get my adrenaline pumping!!
Why? A big fan of Roger Howarth, but why?
It’s out there but Case always delivers I will watch this thank gosh it’s not about corporate stuff. It also gives Josh something to sink his teeth into besides doing Daddy’s bidding
Roger plays a great bad guy. Phenomenal actor. So glad Y & R gave him a big break- General Hospital loss.
Fire Josh Griffith now! This is utterly ridiculous. A stack of cardboard could write this show better. Another complete re-write of history for a storyline that will go nowhere and end in a flash. Griffith has done more damage to this once beautifully brilliant show than Lynn Marie Latham ever did. It’s infuriating. CBS and Sony MUST find someone to save this show. It’s a disgrace to the legacy of Bill Bell and Kay Alden. It’s a disgrace to all daytime dramas that have ever existed.
Sony decided to remove Kay Alden etc time after time we had a chance to bring this show back to greatness but nope they went the other direction so here it is folks
CBS and Sony no longer care. Y&R still gets decent ratings, so CBS will do nothing. We, the viewers are stuck with this crap, but I’ve been watching GH again lately, and am impressed how good soaps can be. It takes a little effort. Griffith collects a paycheck, nothing more.
AGREE with all. This is the worst the show has ever been.
So like this is the third “villain” from Sharon’s past to resurface recently – Cameron, Ian Ward and now Matt Clark– not to mentioned her stint being held by Martin with Phyllis.
So what’s the plan, to keep reliving Sharon’s past storylines in hopes eventually the actress will have an Emmy reel that will get her a win.
I think Sharon Case is a wonderful actress, but at this point after a succession of trauma related stories for the character, the only way I can bear watching the her cry now, is to make it a drinking game out of it.
I was actually looking forward to this LA storyline, but now that they have thrown Matt Clark into it– I no longer care– for a minute there I thought the show was finally going to come up with something original — silly me
you can not have a rapist character on the canvas for long, this is going to be a waste of Howarth not to mention it makes no sense in the history of the show, the character died onscreen
the character died onscreen
Clearly, watching soaps has taught you nothing.
Clearly watching too many makes you an ass.
OH MY DAYS…MEEOWWW… HISS HISS LMAO.
Surely, Michael and his team made a mistake allowing this comment through.
You are constantly nasty to people that don’t have a photographic memory of soap opera history and that don’t have time to watch every freaking soap. If you don’t like my comment then learn not how to be a putz.
This should be the death knell for Josh Griffith as HW. How many more plots from the past is he going to recycle because he can’t write an original storyline for Sharon and Nick? How much more will he keep tormenting Sharon and have the actress constantly crying in scenes? It’s sick and unoriginal. More stunt casting because JG is a hack. Not interested. I
I watched today and yesterday and as usual RH does his smirk and everybody screams great actor . Will move on the fact you have CB on who is great and give him absolutely no story oh boy ugh.
Just don’t let Matt hurt Sharon, Noah An Nock
I am so happy to see Roger Howarth back in any role, but I am concerned that the role of Matt Clark won’t last nearly long enough. When he left the role of Franco on General Hospital I was extremely upset but then he was back as Dr Austin Gatlin-Holt and his exit from that role too did me in as a GH fan. Give this great actor a permanent role and you will ensure me as a devoted fan!
So sick of this story line with Matt Clark
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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