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Y&R’s Tamara Braun Talks on Working with Roger Howarth, Sienna Bacall’s Background, and Why She Keeps Coming Back to the Soaps (Exclusive)

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The Young and the Restless recently announced four additions to the already A-list cast for their big fall LA noir mystery storyline. Two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Tamara Braun as Sienna Bacall, Emmy winner, Roger Howarth, former General Hospital favorite Matt Cohen as Detective Burrow and former Days of our Lives star, Lucas Adams as the recast Noah Newman.

During last week’s 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Tamara Braun chatted with Michael Fairman TV on the red carpet, where she gave us a glimpse into her newest soap opera role as LA club owner, Sienna Bacall. From the looks of it, Sienna is going to be causing a whole lot of trouble for the Newmans and more.

“She’s a badass,” Tamara told us. “So, you take that for what you want. I love Sienna Bacall, I love her wardrobe. I love her attitude. She’s got a bit of an edge. She’s had a bit of a life.  She knows how to take care of herself. I’m very, very excited to see what unfolds.”

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When chatting about herself and the other star-studded Y&R newbies, Howarth and Adams, Tamara clarified, “I was hired before both of them. It was just random that everybody ended up on the same set at the same time!”

RECONNECTING WITH ROGER HOWARTH AND LUCAS ADAMS

Tamara shared during our red carpet conversation that Roger Howarth plays her husband on Y&R; although his first airdate has not yet been revealed. “Roger and I are working together. He plays my husband,” teased Braun. She also recalled the last time she appeared in scenes with Howarth. It was back in 2019 during her time as General Hospital’s Kim Nero. “I had worked with Roger briefly before on GH when he was Franco. And then Franco’s brain, I think, went into Drew’s brain. You know, just a soapy thing!” (Laughs)

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On Days of our Lives, Braun and Lucas Adams played mother and son, Ava Vitali and Tripp Dalton. Now, we shall see what their relationship will be, since Noah Newman ended up in a mysterious car crash and he is currently fighting for his life in Los Angeles hospital after suffering burns and disfigurement. “How crazy that we hopefully get to work together again? That’s the thing about soaps though, right? People kind of pop around a little bit and we get to see each other.” Adams is slated to begin his on-screen run as Noah Newman on the November 4th episode of the CBS daytime drama.

THE LOVE OF THE GENRE AND THE LOVE OF THE FANS

Before Sienna Bacall, soap fans first met Tamara when she played General Hospital’s Carly Corinthos, and over the years, she has appeared several times on Days of our Lives in the role of Ava Vitali, and for a stint as Taylor Walker. She also played Reese Williams on All My Children. With such an impressive daytime resume, we asked, what fuels Braun to keep coming back to the genre?

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“The fans.  They’re amazing,” Braun revealed. “I mean, look. I am so grateful to work. I’ve always said this and I’ll continue to say it, to be a working actor, it’s a gift because so many people in our union do not make a living doing it. It’s like 6%. So, whenever I have the opportunity to work, I love to do it. What’s so incredible is; what other genre do we know of that’s been around this long? And the fans continually show up to see what’s happening, to see what’s going on with the people that have become family, for them to see who’s coming into the family, who’s leaving the family, who’s going on vacay, who’s coming back, who’s getting married, who’s having babies. It’s a way to grow. It’s a genre where you can grow with the stories, and you as an individual watcher grow alongside of it.”

Check out the Michael Fairman Channel’s red carpet interview with Tamara at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards below. For more conversations from daytime’s biggest night of the year, click here.

Now let us know, are you excited to see Tamara Braun and Roger Howarth working in scenes together? What do you think Sienna is all about?  Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

 

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I wish I could stand to continue watching Y&R but my God I’d rather watch paint dry! I used to dread watching! I’d say oh no I am 3 days behind, ugh. With GH I cannot wait every day to see what’s next. Done with Y&R. When you see a couple appear onscreen & can practically recite their lines with them . . .

Agreed. I’ve started watch GH again, and they pack so much story into every episode. They normally follow 6 storylines a day. Y&R is super slow paced, covers 3 stories a day, writing makes little to no sense. I know in the first 5 minutes if Y&R is going to be watched, or fast forwarded thru. Y&R is nothing other than predictable. It’s dull, lifeless. I feel bad for the actors. CBS and SONY doesn’t care about it any more.

Shes probably my favorite soap opera star but I’m not sure I can stomach Y and R anymore.

I love Tamara Braun, but Y and R is a terrible show.

I love these 2 actors but I stopped watching since they broke up Lilliam to put Billy with Chelsea and completely rewrote what happened with them in the past.

I followed Roger to ATWT and loved it. I loved him as Franco on GH. I will see what this story is about but I would have liked to see him with Tracy Abbott instead. What is it going to take to write her a love story?

Tracy Abbot deserves to have a Love interest, I don’t know why she is always alone, she is a great actress and she is so lovely, I wish she would get a love interest for once and not some psycho guy like the last one she had, but a decent man who treats her like a Queen !!

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Matt Clark Reveals Himself, ‘Clearly, Hero Time Is Over’

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The Young and the Restless viewers prepare yourselves for what’s to come starting tomorrow on the Tuesday, October 13 episode of the CBS soap opera, now that it’s quite clear, that the former nefarious rapist Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) is back in action and headed straight to Sharon’s (Sharon Case) house.

On the Monday, October 12 episode, viewers learned that as Matt has battled with his inner demons, it’s clear that revenge-filled Matt has taken over his brain and reemerged or so we think.

In the seedy motel room, after the car crash with Patty (Stacy Haiduk) who is MIA, Matt is banged up in the head. He calls Sharon, but says nothing to her. After he hangs up, he paces around the room wondering why he is still there and tries to figure out what he wants.

Roger Howarth as Matt Clark

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HERO WORSHIP

He then has a flash back to his encounter with Sharon outside of Crimson Lights, and he makes a declaration that Sharon truly believes in giving people second chances.

However, in a later scene, Matt is on rant that he is not putting a halo Sharon just yet, because he knows she would dance on his coffin with plate of oatmeal raisin cookies. He proclaims that he doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks about him anymore, because playing the hero didn’t work for him, and now hero time is over as he looks at himself in the mirror.

As we previously reported in the official Y&R spoilers for this week, Matt winds up making his way inside Sharon’s house, where he falls asleep and then is confronted by Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon.  What will his disposition be?

THE END OF MATT CLARK OR ANOTHER NEW BEGINNING?

At this point, what do you hope happens with Matt Clark? Do you want this to be the end of the character’s reign of terror?

Do you think with this the final weeks of material from Josh Griffith and new material starting November 11 from new Y&R co-head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, that the soap scribes would have found a way to keep Matt around that makes sense in story?

Let us know via the comment section, and check out the scenes below where Matt definitely has a change of heart … and mind!

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Matt Clark Makes Himself at Home at Sharon’s: Will the Bad Boy or the Redeemed Version Make His Presence Known?

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Matt Clark, Sharon and Nick, Y&R Preview

Coming up on all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless, Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) seems to have no problem wandering into Sharon’s (Sharon Case) house and passing out on her couch. When he is confronted by Sharon and Nick (Joshua Morrow), which personality will be on display? As viewers know, this past week as Matt and Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) were headed out of Genoa City, they were in a car crash, where Patty got away and he injured his head, yet again!

Later, Matt began battling his inner demons in a seemingly Jekyll-and-Hyde moment, before making his way back to town and plopping himself at Sharon’s! Now confronted with the man who previously had amnesia and was trying to start a new life, will he be the explosive, evil Matt, will he be Matt pretending to be a good guy to trap Nick and Sharon, or just the awful man he has always been? Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, in the Y&R exclusive video preview for episodes airing October 12-16, Lily (Christel Khalil) talks to Nate (Sean Dominic) that even though her recent cancer tests proved inconclusive, she is worried what’s next for her and how to figure out if her cancer is back.

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THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM

Then, the celebration is on ahead of Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) nuptials. The Abbotts gather together on the eve of the wedding with Jack (Peter Bergman), Diane (Susan Walters), Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Traci (Beth Maitland), and Ashley (Eileen Davidson) present, while Sally spends some alone time with her sister, Coco Spectra (Ashley Campbell).

Take a look below at the official Y&R spoilers for the action next week in Genoa City.

Monday, October 12
Jack shares words of wisdom with Billy, Nick and Sharon worry about Matt’s next move, Daniel shares unexpected news with Phyllis, and Victoria keeps Nikki in the dark about her true motives.

Tuesday, October 13
Victor holds Nick accountable for his actions, Nate counsels Lily, Billy and Cane find common ground, and Sharon receives an unexpected guest.

Wednesday, October 14
Victor keeps tabs on Nick, Adam grills Phyllis about her latest venture, and Sharon is forced to make a tough decision.

Thursday, October 15
Victor stays one step ahead of Victoria, and Sally begins her introduction into the Abbott family.

Friday, October 16
Sally and Billy’s family and friends gather for the epic wedding.

Check out the Y&R video teaser for next week on Y&R below and then weigh in.

Do you want Matt Clark to be back to his old ways and seek revenge on the Nick, Sharon and the Newmans? Are you hoping if so, that he is finally put in prison and taken off the canvas, or do you hope Matt wins the battle with the demons and becomes a fully-fledged misunderstood good guy? Meanwhile, do you think anything will go wrong at the upcoming nuptials of Billy and Sally’s and if so, what will it be? Drop your your thoughts in the comment section.

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Y&R’s Jason Thompson Previews Billy and Sally’s Wedding Drama: ‘Things Happen that Change the Trajectory of the Story’

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Jason Thompson

The Young and the Restless has been heavily pushing the upcoming nuptials of Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) to Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope), who is also pregnant with his child. The wedding will be the event that helps kick-off season 54 of the top-rated soap opera in the month of October.

With many naysayers and potential interlopers that could destroy their big day, Daytime Emmy winner, Jason Thompson spoke to TV Guide Magazine (in their latest issue) about what fans can expect as the two prepare to say their “I do’s.”

Thompson explained, “There are definitely twists and turns, no question. Things happen that change the trajectory of the story. The ripple effects are quite large – things that we could play for the next 10, 20 years, frankly.”

Billy and Sally

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JUST BECAUSE YOU TIE THE KNOT THE DRAMA DON’T STOP

However, that doesn’t mean that Y&R fans should think if the duo exchanges wedding vows, that they will be drama free as some soap opera couples have been in the past. Thompson confirms that will not be the case with Billy and Sally.

“They’ve got a newborn very, very quickly after saying ‘I do,’ so there’s no time to be boring. And there’s something pretty serious that goes down with Jill (Billy’s mother), and it throws everything into the blender in that moment,” reveals Thompson.

As previously reported, Thursday October 8 marks the beginning of the 54th season for The Young and the Restless, with newly implanted head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor’s material to begin to air on November 11.

Stay tuned for more official airdates for the wedding of Billy Abbott and Sally Spectra later this week.

So, what events do you think could transpire surrounding the wedding that could effect Y&R history for the next several decades as implied by Jason Thompson? Are you looking forward to seeing Billy and Sally’s big day? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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