I certainly won’t be surprised if Brandon Barash (Johnny, GH) shows up in this role. If a former GH actor shows up on the show, I wouldn’t mind it being Jason Cook (Matt). I think he is a strong actor who could shine in scenes with Billy and Jack. Other soap actors not from GH that could be considered– Kyle Lowder, Jay Kenneth Johnson, Brandon Beemer, and my least favorite of the group- JP Lavoisier. Of course they could go brand new.

I know it is frustrating to see new characters when older ones are not seen as much or in as strong of storylines as we would like. But I did hear something from that would explain why it is done. A writer once told me that they only receive royalties for the characters they create. If that is true, it would explain one reason why new characters keep showing up on shows like Y&R and GH. Not saying that is good or bad… just saying that makes sense.

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I hope this Andrew Abbott will liven up Y&R, as it is now it puts me to sleep zzzzz!

hey! would he be Nikki and Jacks son lol ..

How bout that dude who hooked up with Gigi from One Life to Live? God, I cannot remember his name but he wasn’t in the relaunch,

If he’s a never heard of abbot then he could be an adopted racial minority. He could be portrayed by an African american actor. An asian american actor qwould be good too becday soaps need more racial diversity and the only way for racial minority actors to be weaved to the fabric of a show is to have them be adopted chars who are part of core families that are white. It’s the only way. This unheard of abbott should not be cast w/ a white actor. y&r should have keemo abbott return bec they really need Asian american chars on all day soap operas.

would if be sufficient to say I can not stand jill farren phelps daytime needs to run her ass out!

Brandon Barash, JP Lavossier, Kyle Lowder, and many others would be great!

This is so frustrating! The answer is not another new character, when you have longtime cast members with nothing to do! The description sounds like a young Jack Abbott. Out of curiosity, what does everyone think about the Kyle recast?

It’s a shame that they are looking for someone who is in his 30’s because Jack Wagner would make a fabulous Abbott man.

This show is already top heavy with males in that age range…Adam, Nick, Dylan, Cain, Kevin, Tyler, etc. However all of them are deadly dull. Not to mention that according to the storylineNicholas has to be over 50. Now if Dylan is nikki’s son he has to be at least 55…which means Nikki has to logically be in her 70’s. And If Cain could have successfully passed as Philip then he has to be pushing 50 as well. Wow…did Maria Arena Bell ever do damage here! It is best if some stories are just NEVER mentioned again.

I think that this is a possible recast of the role of Billy Abbott. My thinking is that Y&R threw in some “red herrings” to throw us all off the track of the real casting, which in this case and in my opinion, could actually be for Billy Abbott, not a new Abbott. JFP wouldn’t be that stupid…………oh wait, yes she would! Oy!

Don’t need another character.

Was reading recent SOD last night–article on Victoria Rowell, and I wouldnt mind her returning. Would certainly liven things up! Which is what the show needs. At least now with the Connor paternity reveal, things are getting interesting.

As a long time viewer of many soaps it is always disheartening when writers feel the need to “invent” new family members, when there are so many family members all ready created that are no longer on canvas or ever mentioned. However as Claire pointed out, if the writers do only make money on characters they created it could explain this annoying trend. And I do get — there is only so much you can do with one character over the span of twenty plus years that it is necessary at times to bring in a new one. And kudos that this time they are at least attempting to tie this new person to an existing family, unlike some other recent additions.

But at this point the writing and story line have to be beyond wonderful for fans who have been long disenchanted by this show to return. I think for a long time it has been the writing that has taken this show for their glory days to these not so great days. I’d be happy when I get really good stories, otherwise new character, old character, it doesn’t matter, if the story is blah, the show will be too.

I hope that Y & R keeps “Murphy” in the story line … we older folks need characters in our age bracket too!

We really don’t need another new character at all…even if it is an “Abbott”. How about bringing back EXISTING Abbotts?

And no offense to anyone, but we also don’t want anymore ABC actors on the show. How about an unknown? That’s my preference.

I would like to make a suggestion. Why not let Jill Farren Phelps leave Y&R and create a brand new Soap and hire all the former General Hospital cast she wants. We do not need Young and Restless to turn into another GH, One life to live, or All My Children. The Young and Restless has always been a classic, stand alone soap based on family, rich powerful business moguls, romance, drama, humor, cliff hangers, and the most beautiful, talented cast on daytime t.v. We do not need any more young, good looking men. Just continue to write good story lines for Adam, Nick, Billy, Dylan, Cane, Kevin, and Tyler. You do not need anymore good looking, talented older men. She just needs to hire a good writing staff that knows the history of Y&R and write good story lines for Jack, Victor, Neal. She needs to fix Sharon Case and bring Phyllis back and write interesting, drama stories for Sharon, Phyllis, Chelsea, Avery, Summer, Noah, and Jill and Nicki, and Victoria. So much potential for good story telling with the cast she has. All these talented people deserve to be in storylines and share time on the screen. A good writing team know how this is done. That is why it is called an ensemble cast.
I have to trufuly say the long drawn out storyline regarding Adam, Chelsea and Dylan has really been must see tv for the last couple of days. Michael Muhney and Melisa Clair Egen are two beautiful talented actors and deserve an Emmy win next year. They work so good together. I had been disappointed in Dylan since he came on the show, but when Chelsea let him know he is not the father, he brought me to tears. Adam (played by Michael Muhney) has always brought me from a smile to a tear in a heartbeat. He is such a good actor. He really is my favorite on the show and Billy Miller is my second favorite. I really enjoyed the tribute to Jeanne Cooper. Some of the writing has been very good and true to character and history. Not all bad. Very entertaining. Why does she feel the need to keep bringing on new characters? They are not needed in my opinion. But we fans have very little if any say in the show. I am a true fan and I will not give up on it. I will watch it as long and I am able.

“Handsome, driven and sexy” as opposed to all of the ugly, lazy and repulsive men on soaps. Why don’t they tell the truth– they’re looking for a guy who looks good with his shirt off, no acting experience necessary?

i want dina abbott jacks mom to come back. i want marla adams back as dina. if she is not available . recast her with marj dusay ex alex gl. she would be really good. she is a wonderful actress.

New characters help drive soaps and keep them fresh and updated. BUT you gotta do it right. Y&R hasn’t been able to properly introduce any interesting new characters since perhaps Kevin Fisher. Legacy characters have been brought on and destroyed or killed off: Colleen, Chance, Ronan, Heather, Chloe, Abby, Kyle, Noah, you name it! Summer is somewhat interesting, but isn’t it jarring to anyone that Cassie has been dead for 8 years, but Summer is 18? Plus all of these new faces with only contrived ties to the canvas have me snoozing! Face it, fellow classic Y&R lovers, this show has been a train wreck since LML took over in 2005 and it’s steadily gotten worse since. And it’s so sad, because the formula is so freaking easy! I realize the economics and logistics are difficult, but Bill Bell’s formula was simple classic character-driven melodrama punctuated by huge life-changing events that further created drama and story for generations. I’ve, in my own mind, created story arcs in my head that last a year and beyond and that use the core cast we know and love while mining 40 years of history. It can be done. Get the right writers who know, understand and LOVE/RESPECT the show, and imagine what could happen. JFP, stop throwing darts aimlessly at the board and find the right team to creatively guide this show or be gone and let someone who can and cares take your place. I volunteer, but I don’t have the connections.

Why not expand the family of Hope Adams (Newman)? Why not have a long-lost cousin? It would make sense for Adam to have more family on his side rather than the Newmans.

Afterall, Nikki is possibly getting a long lost son. This is ridiculous.

Not surprised by the reaction. Anyway, whomever it is I hope he’s not paired with that silly and ridiculous sharon or that annoying chelsea.

I’m watching for 2 story lines; the play of Katherine’s will (namely what happens to Jill), and the story of Nikki’s baby. I’m happy to see some of the old, vulnerable Nikki return; not the boring country club snob she’s been for many years. I always did love the chemistry between Nikki and Paul. Yes, I’m old enough to remember Nikki’s days with the cult. I can’t imagine how another Abbott would fit unless John had an affair after the births of the other 3 (possibly to get back at Dina for her affair that resulted in Ashley?) I don’t know, I just know the show really isn’t the same.

Not trying to spoil things, but because of my line of work requies me to investigate things. So I am guessing, Andrew Abbott is Nikki Newson’s son who she had when she was at the commune. Am I right? Who knows…I can’t wait to see how his role plays out. I love me some Y&R !!!!!

Yes, there are already too many newbies on the show, but at least “Andrew” is part of the Abbott clan, so there is at least a tie to a core family. I hope that someone like Jason Cook (ex-Matt, GH) or Jon-Paul Lavoisier (ex-Rex, OLTL) gets the part. They can both act, and I think they’d have great scenes with Peter Bergman and Billy Miller.

I hope hes gay . Where are the gay people on this soap ? These new people running this show sbould be fired. Its soooooo boring.