I’m hoping she might be a recast. And yes, I’m one of those fans who thinks there are way too many newbies who have way too much airtime.

Phelps and Griffith have gotten rid of at least one-third of the show’s cast since their arrival, and at first I could buy that it was under the guise of getting back to core family stories. But then they dragged in a whole host of new faces. Aside from Hunter King as Summer, not a one of them has taken off. Okay, Chavez is decent but the actor remains on recurring. Michael and Lauren were finally given a storyline, but at what cost? The show is simply painful to watch, with storylines that are dull, uninteresting, or simply far-fetched. And did anyone else notice the completely awkward interaction between Victor and Noah the other day? I wasn’t expecting a warm, grandfatherly scene–that wouldn’t befit The Black Knight anyway–but it was clear that the two characters so rarely interact, and Noah has been so frequently recast, that any credibility it shot. Don’t get me started on the Rose storyline. Poor Kristoff St. John deserves better than, well, anything he’s getting.

I am assuming this character is meant to be a love interest for Noah– but why the name Ally? It sounds too much like Abby– and the girl who left Arianna—I mean can’t the writers go past the A’s in the Baby Naming Book in order to come up with a new character name?

This show is having trouble at the moment writing for the characters they do have, adding a new one isn’t going to help that. But I will give her a shot– all characters started off as the new kid on the block at one time– but adding so many at once isn’t the way to do it.

STOP with the new characters!!!!!!!! Not a lick of ’em add up to a Phyllis, Katherine, Tucker, Ronan, Nina or the existing characters who are being terribly wasted: Victor, Nikki, Kevin, Jill or Paul. Youth doesn’t equal interesting!

Whoever Ally may be, I hope she is a love interest for Noah. And on the topic of newbies, Steve Burton as Dylan is an epic fail. The second I heard he was being cast as Avery‘s ex, I knew the role was doomed. It doesn‘t matter that he is an Emmy award winning and popular actor. When you bring someone like that on, you have to give them a character, a story, and tie them to established characters. As it stands, Dylan is nothing but a dim witted dupe for Chelsea. The sho no doubt jumped through hoops to hire him, and it is a shame they didn‘t plan a fleshed out, well developed character.

I am sure Jill will cast Brittney Underwood.

Oh, please, tell me this is a recast for Abby!!!!!!

I’d like to see someone new, not a recycled soap actress, but a new never seen before actress as the Ally character..

Starting to get bored with soaps recycling actors from one soap to another, time for someone new!!!

I would love to see a recast for Phyllis, she is a much needed character, it may be hard to replace the actor. Rebecca Buddig would be my choice for the new character Ally…..

Julie Marie Berman should get the role. Come on, she’s a 3 time Emmy winner!!!!

How about Brittany UNderwood from OLTL and Hollywood Heights.

ive recently tuned in to y and r again just to see the catherine chancellor ending,,i stopped when genie francis was let go,,omg…i cant sit through this crap,,,and i do mean crap,,if this show isnt cancelled in the next 2 years ill be shocked,,-it is just terrible,,,stories about new characters that no one gives a dam about,,,all the pros back burnered to a mere few lines,,so disrespectfull to the actors that have put in there hearts and souls to this industry..jill pharon phelps ,,you should hang your head in shame….you destroyed this once pulsating daytime drama,,,thank god for pvrs,,,sorry but i just cant hang in for the catherine funeral..its just that bad,,

First, Avery, Dylan, and Stitch……..then Hillary, Melanie and now Ally???? Enough with the newbies!!!! JFP kills every show she’s involved with!!!! Why don’t they bring back Ed Scott and Kay Alden??? Those were the glory days!!!! Bill Bell must be so sad!!!!!!! Sharon is pitiful and Michelle Stafford jumped ship!!! She’s knows YEAR is sinking!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like more backstage drama at Y&R with Josh & Jill a must read article

I so agree with everyone’s comments that are critical of the show lately with new story lines, new younger actors, some who struggle even ‘saying’ their lines. Short dialogue for the veterans, no depth to interactions.

Question: What would it take to get Phelps out and a executive producer who can FIX the mess she’s crated. Someone tell me, please?

I hope that she is a new girlfriend for Noah.

Please suggest HEIDI MUELLER (Ex-Kay Passions) for this role, I think it would be a good choice

Another newbie… what is JFP doing to this show? Honestly, it was good for a little while after she and Josh Griffith took over (Jack’s pill abuse & rehab story were supreme), but now, I can barely stand to watch the show.

I hope this character is a new love interest for Noah, because Robert Adamson’s talents are being wasted right now. Brittany Underwood comes to mind as a possibility. But honestly, enough with the newbies! Get rid of Redaric Williams (Tyler), Lamon Archey (Mason), Angell Conwell (Leslie), Erin Chambers (Melanie), Mishael Morgan (Hillary), Hartley Sawyer (Kyle) and Marco Dapper (Carmine).

Melissa Ordway (Abby) is doing an okay job as Abby, though I MUCH prefer Marcy Rylan, but that won’t happen since she realizes Y&R was a sinking ship and jumped aboard GH. Steve Burton (Dylan) is a fantastic actor, but his talents are being wasted on the bore-fest that is Dylan.

Personally, I miss Rylan, Genie Francis, Tristan Rogers, Eileen Davidson and Stephen Nichols the most. Now Michelle Stafford is gone too… If this regime continues along the path they’re on, that statement by Les Moonves, saying that “Y&R will be on for a very, very long time” will be null and void pretty soon.

In two words….who cares? JFP and her team of untrained writing monkeys are killing Y&R deader than a doornail.

Instead of yet another newbie, how about using some of the talent already on screen?

Nah, that wouldn’t alienate enough viewers…….JFP, Soap Killer Extrodinaire!

Another newbie, no surprise and last thing YR needs right now…UGH! Not interested in another new face eating up more air time from the real stars of YR! It’s for Noah of course…..YR is a big mess of manure right now…..sigh

The show does not need any more new blood UNLESS it is a new EP.

It is unacceptable that a posting such as this have misspellings …….the show has “to” many new characters…….really?! TOO

Let me guess… Ally is a recast for MacKenzie (sp?). Who do they want to play Katherine’s granddaughter?

No, not Mac? Ok fine, sure…

Besides, whoever the new character is, it’s not going to be a Black, Hispanic or Asian. So it will be another character that will blend into the background.

Y&R – surprise me. Cast someone that’s Indian in a leading role. I mean it. Cast a person of Indian origin. At least try.

Well, for one thing with characters getting older and some moving on, some new people have to be introduced to the show.

The new Abby (not as good as the old one), but is doing much better at the part. Both Avery and Dylan are a decent characters. Summer is a good character. Should have kept Phyllis, Daniel, Tucker, and a couple of the other older characters. The previous actor that played Kyle was MUCH BETTER than the new one. Fenmore – WORST on the show!!!

Better story lines would definitely help the show.

I do not think that you guys should add anyone else to the equation right now they have alot going on with adam and chelsea im very upset that it hasnt come out yet

So we are getting a new 24 year old to play Ally…hmmm Im not sure who she could be….Maybe someone to stir up trouble With Summer and Kyle….Or Tyler and Abby….or a love interest for Mason would be nice….even tho i think Lily and Mason would work because i love Tyler and Abby…the idea of a Mixed Newman in the future is great….I have a very good suggestion….she isnt a brunette….but she could be willing to due Her hair…how about the old Phoebe from the Bold and the Beautiful….she was Georgeous!!!Those long Beautiful curls…angelic smile…thats if this role is long term!! The Young Lady who played Steffys twin….or bring STEFFY ON!!! Jacqueline MacInnes…is FANTASTIC….LOVE HER!!!&she would be great With Any Y&R man…Tyler…Mason….Adam….Love her…but if this Lady is for Kevin…Phoebe fits better! 😉

The story lines are getting pretty dull for me. Right now the best and the worse one is Katherine’s good bye..
The one that I am getting really tired of is Sharon..and having her dead daughter back to make her go after Nick..I am so tired of Sharon..for the love of all soaps Paul run the prints on that stupid lipstick case and find out she did it and actually make her pay for something she has done…

I Think Ally will be Nikki’s daughter given up during her stripping days.