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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Stacy Haiduk Returns as Patty Williams in Dramatic Cliffhanger with Peter Bergman’s Jack Abbott
In an absolute stunning turn, the March 6 episode of The Young and the Restless revealed that none other than Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) is who apparently has abducted her long-time obsession and taken him out to sea! This comes after Victor (Eric Braeden) had done something with Jack (Peter Bergman), who had gone MIA. The question becomes is Patty operating on her own and somehow got to Jack, or is she cahoots with Victor?
The Friday Cliffhanger brings back Stacy Haiduk to the role of “Crazy” Patty as she still continues to stream on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives as another twisted baddie, Kristen DiMera. On Y&R, as Jack tried to get out of captivity in the cabin on the boat, he looks up and sees Patty. She says, “Nice to see you too, Jack,” as he totally flips out at the sight of her!
Haiduk, in speaking with Soap Opera Digest opened up to how she got the call to return and what that means in the long term for DAYS Kristen, “It was January, and DAYS had basically put my characters (Kristen and Susan) to rest,” Haiduk recalls. “They do that a lot on DAYS, which is always sad for me. I was getting a little depressed because I was like, ‘Oh, I miss it, I want to be working,’ and blah, blah, blah. But the beauty of it was that two weeks after (she wrapped her latest DAYS stint), Josh (Griffith, Y&R’s executive producer/head writer) texted me unexpectedly and was like, ‘Are you available to come back as Patty?’ It was just perfect timing.”

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As it turns out since DAYS tapes ten-months ahead of dropping next episodes on Peacock, Haiduk will continue to be seen through late into 2026.
With her return to Y&R this time, Stacy explained, what fans should look for: “She’s not going to be the same Patty that we’ve seen before. She’s grown up a bit, as have I,” explains Haiduk. “She’s a little bit more together, but you’ve got to keep your eye on her and see what she does. Patty has some unfinished business that she needs to take care of and who knows who she’s gonna run into, right? It’s not going to be boring.” Stacy adds, “Patty is going to bring a little excitement to the party. She gets to walk into town as a new woman — with new power behind her. I’m really excited to be back, and I hope the fans are ready for Patty to wreak some havoc!”

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Y&R viewers will recall it was in 2009, when Haiduk began playing Mary Jane Benson who was actually Patty Williams after plastic surgery, which was paid for by Victor Newman to torture Jack, plus she also played the Patty doppelganger therapist Emily Peterson till 2010. Haiduk returned again as Patty in 2011-12 and 2015-16.
The role of Patty, the sister to Paul Williams (Doug Davidson) first appeared in 1980, previously played by Tammy Taylor, Lilibet Stern and later the late Andrea Evans from 1983-1984.
So, what do you think of Patty Williams being Jack’s abductor, or did Victor put her up to this? Intrigued by the story ahead? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Happy to see Patty back. Just wondering where this storyline could be headed, other than out to sea.
So Josh Griffith came up with this story 2 months ago??? Just out of the blue. So he’s not working from any kind of 6 month or year long bible as soaps used to do, he’s just making stuff up as he goes along. He’s such a non-skilled and non-adept writer, things just come to him in a vision. There’s not a show that goes by that I don’t feel horrible for the actors on the show. So we have a character living on a train, one now on a boat, another hiding in town as he easily escaped from police custody…how many more holes can we poke in his scripts. Y&R still has numbers because it’s on AFTER daytime’s number 1 show, the Price is Right. CBS loses over 1 million viewers that don’t stay tuned to Y&R. When’s the last time Y&R won a best show emmy???
This is going to be fun!!
I think bringing Patty back was genius as a plot twist, but Michelle Stafford ‘s character Phyllis is beyond annoying again. Phyllis needs therapy after her and Sharon’s abduction. I know she’s always wanted power but “control” is different and she’s been outta control since the abduction. I again, do like adding Party as a twist for sure
I like Stacy Haiduk but I do not want yet another poorly done mental illness storyline.
Too bad Diane isnt on the yacht Patty could throw her overboard!
Yes I am getting a little bored with the Newman Enterprises storyline. Use something dramatic and get it back on the Newman family. Plus get over
The Audra and Kyle relationship. There is no relationship Audra needs to get over herself and quit thinking she is all that.
I might have been more excited to see Patty back if she wasn’t like Crazy Person # 6 to grace our screen in last couple of years. And sadly the only character Patty had any depth with was with her brother Paul–so Patty without Paul won’t be the same.
Can this get much dumber, cain had Amanda redo contracts to Victor when does this all finish it is getting old.Yes it is a soap but how about some reality to make us want to watch it.
Stacy Haiduk is and has always been a beautiful woman but what’s going on with her eyebrows?
Excited to see Patty back. She shakes people up with her presence. She’s playing lots of angles; nice, naughty, helpful, disappointed. Where will she land? I hope she’s on for a while and takes Diane of her high horse attitude. Lol
Okay so now we have Jack and Patty on a boat on Lake Michigan, in the winter. Number 1, Marinas and docks would be closed. Number 2, the boat seems to be just sitting in the middle of the lake, unaffected by the winter winds that howl on Lake Michigan. Rough seas could easily capsize that boat. And it looks like Billy, Diane and Kyle left sister Traci in the dark, but we know she’s home because Nikki talked to her. Does anyone on the writing team do any kind of research before they pen a story…and the answer is no.
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Marquita Goings to Chat Live on the Michael Fairman Channel

After her star turn in recent episodes of Beyond the Gates, soap opera’s latest vixen Hayley Lawson Hamilton played by Marquita Goings has grabbed viewers attention just waiting to see what stunt she’ll pull next!
Now, Marquita Goings will visit the Michael Fairman Channel for a livestream chat on Thursday, October 22 beginning at 7pm ET/4pm PT and you can join us with your questions!
Previously in story, Hayley has racked up some pretty despicable acts and crimes thus far which have included, trying to poison and kill Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) for his life insurance in order to cash in and hightail it out of Fairmont Crest with the moolah.

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Then, let’s not forget using the recordings she obtained to blackmail everyone with the the secret that Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) have been trying to keep under wraps about the hate crime years ago, which saw Martin kill one man, while another later died, in an effort to save his grandfather.
NEXT WEEK ON BEYOND THE GATES
Now, the week of October 19-23 previews that it appears that Hayley may be pregnant (take a look at the video preview below) with Bill’s child when she gets a little queasy, after she went to see her partner in crime, Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) to get a fresh ID to skip out of town and away from the DMV.
In fact, on the Tuesday, October 20 episode, official BTG spoilers indicate, Vernon assures Dani (Karla Mosley) that he’s got things handled, while Hayley’s ready for her next act, while on the Friday, October 23 episode, Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) has devastating words for Hayley and Bill’s got another thing coming.
If you have a question for Marquita but cannot join us for the live broadcast, drop it in the comment section and we just might ask it during the chat.
Now let us know, do you think Hayley will be pregnant? How will she continue to evade any prison time? What has been your favorite scene of Marquita Goings on Beyond the Gates thus far? Comment below.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.
In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.
However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE
Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!
“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”
STAYING CAMERA READY
However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.
So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”
While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.
Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”
Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
Wil Traval Talks His ‘General Hospital’ Debut and Being Paired with Kelly Thiebaud

The Friday, October 16 episode of General Hospital marked the on-screen debut of the mysterious Jude, played by primetime vet and Australian-born Wil Traval.
While not much has been revealed just yet, Traval spoke to TV Insider in his first conversation since joining the iconic ABC soap opera in a new interview out today.
As GH fans witnessed, Jude was introduced in scenes at a bar with Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), and it would seem this may be her new leading man after things went south between Britt and Jason (Steve Burton). Traval said of working with the Daytime Emmy-winning Thiebaud, “I can’t speak more highly of her. I think she’s fantastic. It’s the biggest delight in my life to be working with her.”

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FROM BROKEN BACK TO PORT CHARLES
As it turns out, Wil was supposed to be on board for a very short visit to Port Charles. However, as he revealed, things didn’t go the way he planned and his stay got extended!
“Originally, it was going to be a short guest role, I believe, and at the end of the week I got a call saying they might want to offer me a contract on the show, which was a real surprise and delight.” the actors shared. “And the rest is history from there.”
The road to General Hospital was not an easy one in some other respects. Traval was in the middle of recovering from a car accident that broke his back when he got the call to submit a self-tape for the role of the mysterious stranger back in June. Suddenly, he found himself getting a callback which in turn led to a chemistry read with Kelly Thiebaud.
WHO IS JUDE?
In the week to come, General Hospital viewers will learn Jude’s connections to the residents of Port Charles and his true identity.
With an Australian contingent on the canvas, and its tentacles throughout GH history including: Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer); Robert Scorpio (the late Tristan Rogers); and Josslyn’s father Jax (last played by Ingo Rademacher), and Jerry Jacks (last played by Sebastian Roche), one would think Jude HAS to be tied to these characters from down under, or does he?
So, what did you think of Wil Traval’s on-screen debut as Jude? Who do you think he will be revealed to be connected to? Do you think Jude will make a solid leading man for Kelly Thiebaud’s Britt Westbourne in story? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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