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Y&R’s Roger Howarth on What to Expect from Matt Clark, “There’s No Limit on the Kind of Destruction That Somebody Like Him is Capable Of”
Matt Clark, one of the all-time baddies in the history of The Young and the Restless, turns out is alive and well and living in Los Angeles under the alias of Mitch Bacall. The even bigger shocker that in a stellar list of previous portrayers including: Eddie Cibrian and Rick Heart, the newest incarnation is being played by daytime favorite, Roger Howarth (ex-ATWT, GH and OLTL).
When Howarth was announced at joining the number one daytime soap opera in a unspecified role, it had fans wondering how his character would tie-in to the LA noir mystery that Y&R kicked-of last month. In story, Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) has now woken up out of his coma from his car crash, and Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun), who is married to Mitch, and is pretty sketchy herself look to be caught up in the dangerous underbelly of LA club life.
Add to that, Sharon (Sharon Case) just ran into Matt Clark outside The Shadow Room, and he just glared at her. She ran to Nick (Joshua Morrow), who was stunned to hear that the man who framed him for murder almost 25 years ago is alive! Now as the story is about to heat up, Roger Howarth sat down with Y&R Insider to offer up some of his initial thoughts at playing Matt/Mitch, and joining the cast of the iconic daytime drama series.
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“I love a character that has a secret and he is not who he says he is,” shared Roger. “He’s been living in this kind of world that I think is very important to him as Mitch BaCall. Mitch’s relationships, although they aren’t necessarily Matt’s relationships, are very important to him, and so there’s a complexity to it. There’s a self-centered arrogance to him that is just so fun. There’s kind of no limit to the kind of destruction that somebody like him is capable of.”
When Roger set foot at The Young and the Restless, he knew the likes of former GH and OLTL cast members including: Jason Thompson (ex-Patrick, GH, now Billy, Y&R), Michelle Stafford (ex-Nina, GH, now Phyllis, Y&R), Hayley Erin (ex-Kiki, GH, now Claire, Y&R), and Valarie Pettiford (ex-Sheila, OLTL, now Amy, Y&R) to name but a few.
“I was super happy to arrive here. I felt this kind of joy at seeing familiar faces of people that I genuinely liked,” exclaimed Roger. “Then, I found out that also making an entry into this beautiful imaginary world was Tamara Braun (ex-Kim, GH et al), and to know that I got a chance to work with her again (is special).”
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Roger is in story with the long-suffering duo of Shick, played by series vets, Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow. Here he shares his initial reaction to the popular stalwarts, “When you meet Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow, you realize why the audience loves the so much. They’re so likable, they’re so sweet. They’re just straightforward,” shared Roger. “They were both so welcoming to me and so genuine in their excitement about what we were going get to do together. I can’t imagine a better entry into a cast that’s gotten all of that time together, to just be immediately included by them was pretty awesome.”
Now below, check out Y&R’s chat with Roger Howarth.
Then let us know, are you excited to see Roger play yet another bad guy on the soaps? Do you think his version of Matt Clark will be even more dangerous and twisted that the previous versions? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
I might be in the minority, but I’m cautiously optimistic to see where this goes. I’m excited to see Roger and Tamara back in Daytime, and Y&R desperately needs a shot of adrenaline in the form of a long-term villain-type of character to cause chaos and keep the drama heightened. Roger fits that bill perfectly, and I hope Matt has staying power, regardless of his past. Let’s just hope Josh Griffith can pull this off, and not let down the fans once again, like with the summer French Riviera snooze fest.
Side note: as much as I love Billy Flynn, I still can’t buy him as Cane. Especially seeing Daniel Goddard on GH, and knowing what he’s capable of acting wise. If they wanted a darker, more ruthless Cane, he could have played that part perfectly. I just don’t understand the need for a recast when DG was available.
Because they think he insulted Beth Maitland because he did not want to do a love story with her. It was not personal they thought it was he probably knew what we all did her daughter was best friends with Lilly it just did not work I hate that they did that it is a total joke and it is no offense to BF but it’s a joke
This summer will be a busy one in Port Charles with newcomers and longtime favorites returning to the canvas in July. According to Soap Opera Digest, now you can add two more names to that list when two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford) and Jequan Jackson (Quinn).
As GH viewers know, Jequan Jackson was introduced as Quinn back in November of 2024, who was Kai’s (Jens Austin Astrup) PCU football teammate. In real-life, Mark Teschner (casting director, GH) and the soap’s producers auditioned Jackson for the role of Kai, but then cast him as Quinn instead.
The last time anyone saw or heard from the character was back in February of 2025 after he went in on Trina (Tabyana Ali), blaming her for his football career-ending injury that he sustained. Quinn believed it was because of her, and Kai not being focused on just being the star football player that he was, which led to the injury.
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CAN MARSHALL TALK SOME SENSE INTO CURTIS?
Robert Gossett will be heading back on-screen as Marshall just in time as his son, Curtis (Donnell Turner) is need of some council, anger management, and help. Portia (Brook Kerr) is set to give birth to Curtis’ child. Meanwhile, Curtis is in a whole heap of legal trouble for punching out Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and potentially ending his surgical career due to the damage to the bone and the tendons in his hands.
The veteran actor has already racked up two Daytime Emmy Awards for his role as Marshall in consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, and in 2022, Robert was nominated in the Guest Performer category as well.
The timing of Quinn returning to the show is interesting. Does something happen to Kai since Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) knows he and Trina have evidence that she shot Drew? Is Quinn back to cause trouble for Kai and Trina, or is something else about to play out in the romance department? Stay tuned!
So, intrigued by the upcoming returns of Jequon Jackson and Robert Gossett to Genera Hospital? Let us know via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
Phillip Boyd Makes His Debut on ‘Beyond the Gates’ in Recurring Role of Dr. Miles Arnold
A new face emerged on today’s episode of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when actor, Phillip Boyd made his debut in the recurring role of Dr. Miles Arnold.
In story, Dr Arnold is a doctor and surgeon and on the June 16 episode, Miles had to sadly deliver some disappointing new. Neither of Eva’s (Ambyr Michelle) parents, Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) or Leslie Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) is a donor match for the life-saving transplant surgery Eva desperately needs.
Eva, among others, was injured in the tornado that ripped through Fairmont Crest and its devastating aftermath. She sustained critical injuries during the storm and was trapped with her half-sister, Kat Richardson (Colby Nixon).
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Phillip Boyd recently appeared on The McCord List, where he talked about his career between working in Los Angeles and Atlanta and said about his latest acting gig, “Dr, Miles Arnold works in the hospital. There’s something that happens, a natural disaster and a lot of the characters on the show are at this event and something tragic happens and they’re rushed to the hospital.”
The actor is also appearing in the final season of Tyler Perry’s Netflix series Beauty in Black where he shows up in 7 episodes. Boyd previously appeared in short term roles on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. In primetime, he also played the role of Mitch on 90210 and played Oscar in Tyler Perry’s The Haves and Have Nots for five-seasons.
So, so you think Beyond the Gates might make Phillip Boyd’s role bigger over time on the soap? Will Kat be the match that Eva needs? If not, who? Many people were ruled out on today’s episode. Drop you thoughts and picks for the donor via the comment section.
Days Of Our Lives
GH and DAYS Alum Brandon Barash and Wife Isabella Welcome Son ‘Sebastian’ Into the World
Congratulations are in order for General Hospital and Days of Our Lives favorite Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny and ex-Stefan/Jake, respectively) and his wife, Isabella Devoto Barash, who welcomed their newborn son, Sebastian Antonio Barash back on June 5.
For the first time his Sebastian’s birth the couple is posting and beaming with pride at the new addition to the family. This is Brandon and Isabella’s second child and second son together following the birth of Joaquin Lee Barash back in September of 2023. Barash is also the father of Harper Rose Barash from his previous marriage to General Hospital star, Kirsten Storms (Maxie) who is now 12-years-old and big sister to do younger brothers!
In his heartfelt post on Instagram accompanied by several photos of his growing family, Brandon expressed, “The heart is indeed a muscle, and boy, can it stretch. We welcomed our newest addition Sebastian Antonio Barash (Antonio after Isa’s dad) on 6.5.26. Lil Seba, I vow to love you with undying ferocity and without condition. As for our new family of five, we have all already evolved for the better as we rise like the lotus through the muck of sleepless nights, soul-tingling baby whimpers, and yes, poopy diapers. These babies teach us a clinic on love…all we need to do is saddle up, be still, and take em in. Isabella Barash, you’re my hero. Thank you for the gift of your love. House is full, hearts fuller.”
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BRANDON’S BUDDIES CONGRATULATE HIM ON WELCOMING NEW SON
Several of Brandon’s former co-stars have already jumped in the commenting thread including, Rob Scott Wilson (Alex, DAYS) “Congrats my brotha!!,” Dan Feuerriegel (EJ, DAYD) and Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS), with whom Brandon appears with in the Day Players Band and more.
Back in April of this year, Brandon was granted an emergency restraining order against his ex-wife, Kirsten Storms claiming that the GH favorite was exhibiting concerning behavior and he feared for the well-being of their daughter, Harper. They each now live separate lives in Tennessee.
We send our well-wishes to Brandon, Isabella and their new son, Sebastian as they build their burgeoning family unit.
Take a look at Brandon and Isabella’s new little bundle of joy in the snaps below.
Now, share your congratulations to Brandon and Isabella via the comment section!
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