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Will Y&R’s Jack Abbott Turn Out To Be Victor Newman’s Half-Brother?
This week on The Young and the Restless brings a new clue as to the identity of the biological father of Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). Couple things we do know: neither John Abbott nor Phillip Chancellor is his dad.
Now Jack turns his attention to the other men in the photo from Dina’s (Marla Adams) younger days. One in particular looks mighty familiar! And as revealed in the latest promo for this week’s action in Genoa City, Arthur Miller (the late George Kennedy) the father of Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), is one of the men in the photo.

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Has this whole storyline been set up to make long-standing nemesis’ Jack and Victor actual brothers? So then Jack would try to also claim Newman Enterprises?
Some Y&R viewers on social media have been swift to point out that this is a rewrite of Y&R history that they are not in favor of.
In the latest issue of SOD now newsstands now, Y&R executive producer and head writer, Mal Young expressed on the potential story bombshell: “This could be the goldmine Jack’s been looking for, but it will take him down a path he doesn’t want to go to.”
The question remains: is Arthur Miller being Jack’s dad just another red herring, or how the story will actually resolve itself?
Watch the latest promo for Y&R below. Then share your thoughts via the comment section below … would you like it, or loathe it, if Jack and Victor were to turn out to be brothers?
If Albert Miller does turn out to be Jack’s father and Victor’s half brother that has no bearing on Newman Enterprises.
Albert Miller left his wife Cora,pregnant with Matthew,and 7 year old Christian (now Victor).He walked away in the middle of the night and left them destitute.
Victor’s company and his money is his own – Jack has no claim on it.
Correct!
Agree – Victor created his own fortune
When Victor and Nick went to see Albert ,Victor told him he wan Ted nothing from him ,Albert told him he was wealthy ,But he wasn’t getting any if it ,So who knows If there is a gold mind for Jack ,
Yes I do recall that.In which case if Jack was Albert Miller’s son,then Jack could go after any money that Albert had.
I’m still hoping the DNA test was botched and Jack is in fact John Abbott’s son.
I missed out on alot of old episodes of Y&R …so is Victor and Jack half brothers ….yes or no….
This would rewrite Y&R history. I’m not sure I like that. I didn’t like it when they tried turning Jill into Kay’s daughter and I still squirm when I hear Jill and Lauren are sisters.
James, I agree with you on all accounts…I DO NOT want Jack and Victor being half brothers…I will say it again, it’s sad what Y&R has become…
Kevin, it is sad. Today Doug Davidson announced he had been fired from Y&R. Davidson is a really good actor who can emote with the best of them. He was heart breaking when he had to kill his son as a law enforcement officer. This actor can emote with the best of them. Moreover, the Williams’ family were the middle class, blue collar, Irish American family of GC juxtaposed against the wealthy blue bloods like the Chancellors or the Abbotts and later against the nouveau riche, Newman family. Just like how the middle class is disappearing from American family, it seems to be disappearing from GC.
Y&R seems to be going in a new direction and GC is inhabited by a litany of bare chested beef cakes who cannot act their way out of a hat.
In other words, it seems to have thrown out its character.
Harry’s Truthfulness…
Ugh. Agreed!
Wait–so that would mean Kyle and Summer ARE related! Oooh gross. I hope it’s not true then.
I didn’t watch when Arthur was on so I know nothing about his history.
I hope not too – they’ve already hooked up,when Kyle was played by another actor.
Hell Kyle and summer might be related
Omg! I hope not
Who is Kyle and summer
I KNEW THIS WAS COMING!! Yet another lackluster EP/Head Writer blatantly rewriting the history Bill Bell created all in the name of so-called “drama”! Nobody asked for this!!
It is pure sacrilege to Mr. Bell’s legacy and a real knee in the groin to long-time viewers – Mal Young’s “Y & R” is a travesty!!
Ultimate in lazy writing!
How did Mal get the headwriting job?
Dont hws have to have a longterm plan?.. besides maybe two weeks of the Jt story when he attacked Victor, the rest of his tenures been a flop. Revisiting Billys gambling, destroying the JT character, destroying the Hevon supercouple, turning Summer into a slut, Phick part 2, turning Nick into a Vic clone.??..
I m not sure i can stomach Jack and Vic being related. ..whens a new headwriter coming in?..can william bell jr step in temp pls?.. anything will be better than this reguratated vomit
Damien, well said…how many times can us long time fans that care say how we feel and concerned about Y&R and the so called top brass don’t listen…they don’t care at all how we feel…I so wish they would let Mal Young go as head writer and like you mentioned can William Bell Jr step in…Y&R use to be my favorite and out of the 4 it’s rank # 3 for me…
It’s just a dumber story..
Jack is Johns son..
we just have to ride out the story until its reveled; Jacks father is John. have no doubts of it.
Jack will be Jack Abbott until the end and after.
Suoo–I keep saying the same thing and I hope we are both right. My thinking is Ashely took advantage of her mother’s murky memory and tampered with the DNA tests (this would not be the first time she’s tampered with DNA tests). Her motive would be two fold: She would be able to serve up Jack his just desserts and she’d finally be able to secure that Jabot CEO seat. She didn’t figure on Billy actually wanting to stay on as CEO. She figured he would amend the blood-Abbot clause and step down so she could be CEO. Since that is not happening, she is trying to sabotage Billy or just let him do what he does best–self-sabotage. I want John to be Jack’s Dad, not George Kennedy!
PS–Suoo–I also think it’s clear Ashely is the one who put that clip of Dina video confession in her documentary. Kyle didn’t do it and it’s pretty clear Victor did not either. I think Ashely wanted Jack to suffer public humiliation in regard to paternity the way she did.
Bart, I agree with you 100% and CBS/SONY is not listening…It’s a travesty what this once classic beautiful daytime drama has become…
Mal Young is an absolute hack. I’ve never remembered Y&R to be as horrible as it is now.
Agree wholeheartedly ‼️
I cannot get on board with his story line. We went down this road with Ashley but it was well crafted and affected character and plots for decades following. To do the same with her brother Jack is dumb. The rivalry between Jack and Victor need not be fanned by some bloodline. Without Jack (and the imminent departure of Miss Eileen Davidson as Ashley), the legacy Abbott family seems unnecessary. We have little-seen Tracie and Billy. What happened to Jack’s son Kemo? Jack and Billy is the better rivalry and one that is stronger for the long term, considering love for the same woman and Jack’s contentious history with Jill. Honestly, I think Jack vs. Victor is played out. An out-of-the-blue fraternal bond won’t fix it. Jack needs a new path and a new romance.
I am hoping this unnecessary paternity story ends quickly. What I would like to see… That the upending of Dina’s romantic past undoes that boneheaded twist that made Jill a Fenmore. And maybe opens a new mystery that affects those she leaves behind. Ideally, I want her eventual passing to reunite and strengthen the Abbott family.
Iakovos, WOW, you, Bart and Damien are hitting the nail right on the head…CBS/SONY needs to listen…
Jack IS John’s son..
the writers are trolling everyone with this stupid mystery..
Jack is head of the Abbott family and always will be.
No way would the sponsors and ABC allow Jack not be John’s son and not a true blooded Abbott.
It’s just a dumber story to create controversy, and it is.
Jack is Johns son, we just have to wait for this story to run its course.
I saw the first episode in 73 when the jack Victor fued began it was thrilling but I have hated it for decades put it to rest these men are my age!! Way too old for sparring I disagree with all of you I have seen every single episode worked at home since retired I am the expert and I want Victor and jack to be friends if that means they are related so be it Kyle can be not Jack’s real son easy peazy lemon squeezy lol Victor is scum he got phyillys raped by the jack imposter daily and did nothing as a survivor who is male I hated that storyline detestable Victor is a bully and evil just like his dad Albert!!
Absolutely agree, Iakovos….as I do with Kevin. I did not mean to impress upon anyone that I agree with any of the stuff going on with Jack’s paternity……on the contrary…..just speculating upon the irony, considering these two dogs have been gnawing on that war-bone since forever.
As Su and others said, I WANT Jack to be an Abbott and that this imbroglio is just that—-
As far as Dina….love, love, love your “futuristic” idea–“…..opens up a new mystery tgat affects those she leaves behind”.
I completely agree, Iakovos
This is just plain dumb. Mal Young needs to go.
Michael, totally agree…
If anyone remembers, there were a few of us who did say how ironic it would be if Victor and Jack turned out to be brothers.
Actually, Y&R needs this twisted twist just about now. It may be a spark and push to its salvation!! LOL.
Furthermore, there are no risky familial (blood-wise) ties with anyone either had any sexual encounters.
Celia, I respect your opinion but I don’t agree about Victor and Jack and I know other’s have brought this up…We actually need a superb Headwriter and Excutive Producer that cares about Y&R…
Hi Celia, I’m going out on a limb with you and saying I’m game for this also. Well, more than the brief “Victor is Jack’s father” threat that loomed temporarily. With some cleverness, it could be fun. Right now, the morass of Lily and Cane, Rey Rosales, Shauna, Billy’s gambling, Summer’s evil meanderings, and more, I’m up for some fun.
Hi, Soaphound…..Victor/Jack; brothers or father and son? I don’t want it to be so….Jack would not be Jack, and Y&R would not be the soap I adore if Jack were not an Abbott. But, since this suggestive junk has been thrown at us, it’s normal to come up with theories.
I think TPTB are just trying to do to Jack what the ‘biggies’ are doing to John and Marlena ( Dool)……make him relevant. They’re running out of juicy stories for him. He’s no longer the playboy, no longer in his prime…..so, voila’.
As far as the other characters you mention, Rey is starting to interest me….what he’s all about.
Lily and Cane bore me to death….mainly because what is projected is not realistic and most importantly, I can’t stand Cane. I do not see the “point” of Shawna. Yet, I will wait and see.
Summer…..Hmmmm.
Billy’s story just keeps on resuscitating and refreshing itself….same old song ……the sexual interludes between him and Phyllis are stale and pathetic. This couple simply does not do it for me…..especially, Billy’s weak chin…..”gimme” Billy Miller–I may have a different perspective, LOL.
Now, if we had Michelle Stafford and Jeff Branson on that bed? Endless erotica!!
Ha ha ha! Celia, I agree with you about Phyllis and Billy. To channel the late great Joan Rivers, OH Grow UP!”
Summer and Kyle fall into the sexual encounter category. They have been together and this connection would make Kyle and Nick First cousins and Summer Kyle’s first cousin once removed.
In one state first cousins can marry so big deal the royalty in Egypt married siblings England married cousins it ain’t new grow up kids
Also Jack would now be Abby’s double Uncle as he would be Ashley’s Half-Brother (Maternal) and Victor’s brother (Paternal).
C’mon guys–
Don’t fall for this junk..
Jack Abbott is and always will be Jack Abbott, Johns son..
Y&R will never ever change that fact.
Jack ”Abbott” is a cornerstone of Y&R and he will remain to be Johns son, and now the head of the Abbott family. forever.
the writers are taking us on a bogus journey..
(( Jack IS Johns son have no doubts of it ))
I hope you are right. This storyline was ridiculous, especially seeing that it was already done with Ashley. I thought the might retcon ashley back to being a blood Abbot, but instead the made Jack not be an Abbot. Y&R has surley jumped the shark.
hi Stevie..
Jack Abbott has been the cornerstone of the Abbott family for 30+ years.
That will never change, no more than Victor would not be a Newman.
Those two are Y&R..
It is just a dumbazz mystery, another ”who is the daddy” story..
John is Jacks father, have no doubts.
If it turns out Ashley did do this. That would be the story line of all story lines. Because That’s pure Evil. It would be one hilarious twist.
I fall in this column. You said it the best. Jack Abbott is John Abbott’s son! Now get on with it!Join the discussion…
No, another DNA test should be done that shows a mistake was made and that Jack is. Newman!!!
Sigh. I wish they would not go down this road. Can he just please turn out to be John Abbott’s son and this whole paternity mess was created by Ashely who has been angling for both revenge and a CEO seat? Or……maybe the saintly John Abbott is the one who had an affair and Jack’s real mother is Cora–Victor’s mother? Thus could explain why Dina was so depressed and why she eventually abandoned the family. Wouldn’t that be a great twist? Victor and Jack could still be half brothers and Jack could still be an Abbott?
On another note, Jack was passing around the picture of a young Dina and all her male fans asking who the man next to Phil Chancellor was. Wouldn’t it be funny if someone said,”Yeah, man. That’s the dude from “Cool Hand Luke!”
Hi, Harry,
You really think Ashley is that calculating? I don’t know……you may be right. I just never saw her as a deceitful person….to create such a diabolical mess, as you phrase it.
The other stuff? Oh, yeah….I like where your mind is going—-this soap does need an upside/down, all out, unexpected twist.
As I said on the Kristoff site…..Jack and Jill went up the hill to have a little fun. Lauren, too……but, her name doesn’t rhyme, LOL. Ewwwwww!
By the same token, if Victor and Jack are brothers, the same would apply for Kyle and Summer. DOUBLE EWWWWWW!!
LOL what’s funny is whatever the answer turns out to be they’re will always be people turning out to watch LOL but I do like your answer your version LOL
Was victors father an acvountant?
Didn’t Dina say her lover was an accountant?
Y&R’s rich history is being totally destroyed and it is so very sad! Jack’s paternity should never have been questioned. Writers, please fix this huge mistake before it is too late and have a villan be the person who changed the results making Jack think he was not John’s son. If the network really wants to save this soap, then they need to hire Michael Muhney as Adam and get rid of Tessa, Summer and Arturo. They are a waste of time as their stories are not interesting whatsoever.
Keep Doug Davidson and give him a REAL story that does not involve his job as police. After all, police do have personal lives. Michael Baldwin has left as has Christine so give Paul and Lauren a chance at love again!
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General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?
In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!
Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?
Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.
Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.
Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.
Previews
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: What Has Happened to Jill?

This week on The Young and the Restless, the wedding of the soap season continues, while after saying their “I do’s, Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) road to happiness faces some urgent obstacles!
Up in her suite at the GCAC, Coco (Ashley Campbell) and Audra (Zuleyka Silver) see Sally double over in pain. Is the baby she’s carrying about to come now?
Meanwhile, downstairs, Billy is at the wedding reception when he is interrupted by a phone call from Snapper Foster (previously played by William Gray Espy and later David Hasselhoff), Jill’s (Jess Walton) brother, who is also a doctor. Billy says, “A three-way call with Cane (Billy Flynn), why? Snapper, is my mom okay?” Has something serious happened to Jill which would further throw Billy and Sally’s wedding today into turmoil? Stay tuned.

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SPOILERS
Elsewhere, upon returning to Sharon’s (Sharon Case) house, Nick (Joshua Morrow) informs her and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that, “Matt (Roger Howarth) is safely put away.” Mariah and Sharon looked very concerned. Where did Nick store Matt or what on earth did he do with him?
Now below, take a look at the official Y&R spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
Monday, October 19
As Sally and Billy’s wedding begins, a surprise guest joins the festivities.
Tuesday, October 20
While friends and family celebrate Billy and Sally, Cane shares distressing news with Billy, and Nick forces Sharon to make a tough decision.
Wednesday, October 21
Sally and Billy meet first challenge as a married couple, Lily receives an update about her health, and Ashley and Traci give Abby a history lesson.
Thursday, October 22
Victor interrogates Nick, Chelsea sees a new side to Adam, Billy makes a promise to Sally, and Nikki has a change of heart about a rival.
Friday, October 23
Victor gives Adam much needed advice, Victoria and Kyle make a dangerous plan, and Lauren makes a change in plans to help a family member in need.
Check out the exclusive Y&R video preview below, and make sure to visit the Michael Fairman Channel on Tuesday, October 20 when Jason Thompson and Courtney Hope chat live beginning at 3;30pm ET/12:30pm PT.
So, what do you think happened to Jill? Will Billy receive devastating news? And if Sally goes into early labor, will everything turn out OK with the baby she is carrying? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Finn Explodes Over Steffy’s ‘Surrogacy’ Admission, ‘WHATTT?’

Next week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) finally blurts out that she went ahead with becoming Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne’s (Murielle Hilaire) surrogate when her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan) specifically told her not to do, and was against it.
In the video preview for October 19-23, Daphne is singing Steffy’s praises to Carter, while Carter worries Steffy will admit the truth to Finn. However, at the cliff house, Steffy reveals that she went ahead with the implantation without informing him!
Finn is so taken aback he yells, “What!?” Now in complete shock, how will he come to understand why Steffy would do such a thing, knowing the risks being a surrogate could put her in for the sake of giving up the baby she is carrying to another couple? Little does Finn know this elaborate, and not well thought out cover-up, stems from Carter and Steffy having drunken sex together!

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SPOILERS
However, official spoilers indicate that by week’s end, Finn and his adoptive mother, Dr. Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) investigate Steffy’s pregnancy! Will they get a clue as to what is really going on?
Elsewhere, after having it up to here with her sister Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), Katie (Heather Tom) vows to bring Forrester Creations to its knees. Katie tells Wyatt (Darin Brooks) some of her strategy!
But, Brooke has run straight to Bill (Don Diamont), telling her that Katie has gone way too far this time. She begs him to step in and put an end to this madness before it’s too late.
Later, Bill approaches Katie and tells her, “I think it serves us well to ease up on Forrester.” Katie is stunned! She demands to know from Bill,“What the hell is really going on?”
Check out the official B&B spoilers for next week below.
Monday, October 19
Brooke feels more disconnected from Katie than ever before.
Finn is shocked to learn that Steffy went against his wishes.
Tuesday, October 20
Katie confides in Wyatt.
Brooke turns to a surprising person for help.
Wednesday, October 21
Will takes matters into his own hands.
Li is stunned to learn about Steffy and Carter’s plan.
Thursday, October 22
Donna is hopeful that her sisters will end their feud.
Steffy and Carter rush to the hospital.
Friday, October 23
Katie’s intensity about Brooke continues.
Finn and Li investigate Steffy’s pregnancy.
Then, after checking out the video preview in the action next week on The Bold and the Beautiful, let us know, do you think Finn will not be a doofus and figure out what’s going on with Steffy’s “surrogacy?” What should Katie do when she finds out Brooke went to Bill to try to get her to back off of taking down Forrester Creations? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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