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Y&R’s Susan Walters and Michael Mealor Talk On: Diane and Kyle’s Mother/Son Reunion, Working Together, and Returning to Genoa City

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At the end of Friday’s episode of The Young and the Restless, Diane Jenkins and Kyle Abbott come face-to-face as the highly-anticipated mother and son reunion is about to take place.  As in any juicy cliffhanger on the soaps, viewers will have to wait till Monday to see how it all plays.

In the meantime, their portrayers, Susan Walters (Diane) and Michael Mealor (Kyle), chatted with Michael Fairman for an exclusive conversation on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel discuss the enormity of the big scenes, working together for the first time, and both returning to the number-one rated soap after time away from it.

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Walters, who recently returned to the role of the ‘back-from-the-dead’ Diane after two decades away, details how the noted bad girl just might try to win back the son she abandoned for all of these years, and just what is Diane’s present state of mind.  Will she go back to her deceitful and manipulative ways to have her son and now her grandson, Harrison, in her life? Is she sincere? What’s up her sleeve?

Michael Mealor talks fondly of working again with his on-screen father, Peter Bergman (Jack) and how he will also be integral to the storyline, plus how nervous he was his first day back to the set and the weight of the scenes involving both Bergman, who reveals to Kyle that his mother is alive and wants to see him, to his confrontation with Diane.

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During the interview, Walters and Mealor also share their thoughts on the fan reactions to their returns.  For Mealor, many viewers were devastated in the summer of 2021, when Kyle was written off the show and Michael went off-contract.  But now in 2022, Kyle is set to be front and center, along with the upcoming return of his on-screen wife, Summer (who will now be played by Allison Lanier).

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In addition, Susan’s chats on her soap beginnings when she played Lorna Forbes on ABC’s Loving, how her husband Linden Ashby (Ex-Cameron, Y&R) runs lines with her and does a terrific Victor Newman impression, and more.

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Watch the full interview with Susan and Michael below, followed by the final moments of Friday’s Y&R cliffhanger, and the latest promo for the CBS daytime drama series.

Then let us know, do you think Diane will find away into Kyle’s heart? What do you happens for Diane and Kyle in story?  Let us know in the comment section.

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I just can’t get to the “why” of this decision to resurrect Diane or the purpose of her possibly reconciling with Kyle. I doubt they’re going to be playing happy families so it must be that the evil Diane is still afoot. Do we really need that? We’ve had perfectly good vixens in the past (like Hilary) that they’ve dispatched so why this boring, colorless character? Someone explain it to me like I’m five. That said, I’m thrilled to see gorgeous and talented Mr. Mealor back in town. I’m hoping for a possible friendship with Noah…he needs a buddy. Or a job with Adam at Newman Media working with Sally again? Not likely but one can dream.

I’m so glad to have Diane back on the show , she shouldn’t have been killed off. And also very happy to have Michael Mealor in the show. I hope the show continues to focus on the Newmans and Abbotts . If we could have one more bad girl on the show that would be great . I vote for Tara or Gloria . (Make Gloria a villain not comedy

No way! Diane is a menace to Genoa City. I liked the other one better though. Such a waste of airtime. They let Rey go, then bring boring Diane, Ally, and Tessa’s sister!

I never liked Diane Jenkins when she was the bad girl. I don’t disbelieve nor do I care if she’s changed. For the most part I find Kyle boring, so maybe his mother and new Summer will give him some substance. First thing I’d do if I was him is get that poor little boy’s hair cut, reminds me of Chance. You can’t even see his cute little face. Yes, I know the curly blond hair is beautiful, but I just don’t like it on a boy his age.

Oh Violet, that poor little boy…are they making him a junior Fabio? What’s going on with that hair..a toddler version of the Biblical Samson? I do like Kyle without Summer; they’re one of those couples that just don’t generate sparks anymore. I’m hoping we’ll see more of Kyle in the boardroom, not the bedroom.

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As I said in another post, Kyle kind of bores me. Don’t know exactly what it is. Maybe I expect him to start singing at any moment, he really reminds me of Buble`. I betcha he’ll give his mother a chance. I hope her change is real and not a con. I do not see Summer going along with this at all, especially with Phyllis bad mouthing Diane all the time. I know in the soap world this happens all the time but in reality I’ve never seen a person change completely.

Love Kyle and Summer, and the little boy is precious, long hair is very popular right now, my two nephews have it. So whatever!

Violet…I wasn’t watching Y&R when Diane was the “bad girl.” What did she do that was so bad? Yes, let the little boy have at least a summer haircut.

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It would take too much space here. If you can try and GOOGLE Diane Jenkins and settle in for a good read. She’s done everything imaginable to so many citizens of G.C, Jack, Victor with whom she married, stole his sperm where it got switched when she and Nicki were fighting over it and she wound up getting Jack’s little swimmers, aka,Kyle.As I said, so much to learn about this gal.

Just Google it, so much to write, wasn’t it enough though, that She faked her death and left Kyle?

Bad? She was evil, she did to a child something that should never happen, a parent leaving, especially how close Kyle was to her. She is a narcissist.

I always liked Susan Walters. Loved her as Lorna in Loving. Hope she is treated well this turn in Genoa City. I am no fan of implausible resurrections despite their acceptance as a daytime storytelling device. I try to regard this all as another well-meaning attempt to right the wrongs of Bill Bell’s daughter-in-law. It’s tough to build a strong Abbott family when so many… Colleen, Delia, Keemo… are killed or written out. Not to mention husbands (Brad), wives, in-laws, and extended family (Theo). It’s important to keep Kyle strong for the future. Not sure I like him bring a dad but it keeps lineage going and opens door for Tara to come back one day. (Yes, please cut the kid’s hair!)

Well, things are moving right along with this most recent reunion, come back to life with Diane and all her haters including Phyllis who saw her and Michael together today. This woman reminds me of a feral cat, ready to attack at any moment. I thought I read somewhere that she was leaving Y&R. Even if she does, Iam sure she’ll leave lots of destruction in her wake. I have not decided if I believe Diane’s story yet. Sounds too good to be true, just like Santa Claus.

Phyllis isn’t going anywhere! I don’t blame Phyllis, I hate Diane too. I still say Victor has Michael watching Diane.

Thought the wedding looked fun and was well done, really not over-the top. Diane looks familiar but have no idea what those far-reaching evil deeds are beyond the obvious. The actress appears to have a lot of talent and stage presence.

Wish Jack had not allowed himself to be seduced and remain neutral regarding his new granddaughter. Too obvious and too immediate to link her with Noah.

Feel a broad distribution of players has been mapped, and they are awaiting their directions; or rather, we are.

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B&B’s Sydney Bullock Weighs In on Future of Dylan and Will: ‘I Think She Can Hold on to Him for Awhile’ (Exclusive)

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It appears that Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) has thus far successfully been able to swing Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) over to her side, and have him actually develop strong romantic feelings for her.

The one problem in her way is Will’s mother, Katie Logan (Heather Tom), and there is always the possibility that Will and Electra (Laneya Grace), who were each others first loves find their way back to one another.

However for now, Dylan’s portrayer, Sydney Bullock is confident that her soap opera alter ego’s got her man and that she can handle anything that can come her way Speaking on the red carpet with Michael Fairman TV at the recently completed 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Bullock explained where Will and Dylan’s relationship is at now on the CBS soap opera.

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“Dylan is our lovable anti-hero. She’s messy, but she’s a human,” shares Bullock. Adding about keeping Will Spencer as Dylan’s guy, Sydney commented, “I think she can hold on to him for awhile. I think she’s got it in her.”

When asked how it is sharing the screen with young leading man, Crew Morrow, Sydney joked, “Crew, what a doll! It’s a hard job, my goodness! How do I do it?”

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In the last few months, Bullock received an on-screen mom when General Hospital and The Young and the Restless alum, Kelly Sullivan (ex-Kate/Connie, ex-Sage, respectively) joined the show as Darcy Dylan.

“I love working with Kelly Sullivan,” said Bullock enthusiastically. “She’s always down to break down the scenes with me, and we go through so much, and she’s really like my mom on set. She’s so amazing.” Sullivan visited the Michael Fairman Channel for a live chat after her B&B debut here.

So, what’s ahead for Dylan and will be exciting? Hold the phone! Sydney explained, “Oh, man! Is it going to get exciting?! Dylan, she’s a survivor and we’re just going to keep seeing her surviving. She finds a lot of ways to do that.”

In the end, Bullock has high-praise and love for her B&B character: “I think she’s super strong and I’m really honored to play her.  I’ve been rooting for her, and as for the fans, I think they will be (rooting for her) too.”

You can check out our Daytime Emmys red carpet chat with Sydney Bullock below, and for more interviews with your favorite stars from the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, click here. 

In addition on Wednesday, BBTV posted a new video with Crew Morrow and Sydney Bullock about the pairing of “Dill.” You can also check that out below.

So are your rooting for Dylan to keep Will all to herself? Do you think she will have to fight and claw to keep her man? Are you enjoying Sydney Bullock’s portrayal of Melissa Dylan? Let us know in the comment section below. 

 

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‘General Hospital’ Favorite Amanda Setton Talks Brook Lynn and Chase’s Divorce, Jude Jacks, Baby Phoebe, and What’s Next (Exclusive)

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On General Hospital, Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) life as she knows it has turned upside down. First, she and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed divorce papers while in  the Dominican Republic. As much as they loved each other, they just couldn’t get past all the trust issues between them.

Then, right after that, Jude Jax (Wil Traval) shows up at the Q mansion and demands to see his daughter, baby Phoebe! Brook Lynn is thrown for a complete loop. Is this guy claiming to be the biological father of Delilah Wilson’s daughter, which had been adopted by Brook Lynn and Chase, telling the truth? Brook Lynn is on her way to getting to the bottom of his claims.

Meanwhile, Brook Lynn’s portrayer, Amanda Setton just celebrated her first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination, and in the very competitive Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category. While Amanda ultimately did not take home the gold statuette, that honor went to The Young and the Restless’ longtime veteran, Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott), she was in great spirits when Michael Fairman TV caught up with her on the red carpet.

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THE END OF THE LINE FOR BROOK LYNN AND CHASE

When asked how she felt about Brook Lynn being the first (between her and Chase) to put pen to paper on their divorce papers, Settton recalled, “She did. But I’m like, ‘Did she or did he kind of?’ They did it (both of them).”

Getting a new co-star and cast member can go one of two ways, great or not so great, but Amanda had nothing but high praise for Wil Traval’s entrance and performance as Jude Jacks!

THE ARRIVAL OF JUDE JAX

“Wil Traval is fabulous to work with. His debut was so amazing the other day, wasn’t it? He was just such a force and everybody’s faces and reactions when he says that he’s, ‘Jude Jacks, Jerry’s son.’ It was so good and well-played! Wil’s awesome. I’m excited for what’s to come. We’re going to have a lot of stuff together.”

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According to Amanda, Brook Lynn will have her hands full in the months to come: “There’s a lot of stuff coming down the pike with Baby Phoebe. Will Chase and Brooklyn work together? Will they not? Is it really Jude’s daughter? Lots of questions!”

GRATITUDE TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY HER PEERS

For Setton, being an Emmy nominee meant the world to her, and to finally be acknowledged by her peers in a television career that spanned daytime and primetime including her performances as Kimberly Andrews on One Life to Live. But most importantly for her work in 2025 in the emotional rollercoaster of a story where Brook Lynn learns Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is her biological son.

“It means so much to me,” expressed Amanda. “It really does. I keep using this line, but I really mean it. It feels like a big hug. You know, not everybody who votes for these categories works with you. It’s really a very humbling feeling to know that your work actually touched someone and moved someone enough for them to vote for you. And getting to play the storyline that I got to play was such a privilege. It really was, with the actors I got to play it with. To be a little rewarded for it feels so nice.”

You can check out our chat with Amanda Setton on the red carpet at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards below. Then make sure to check out all the Michael Fairman Channel red carpet interviews from daytime’s biggest night here.

So, do you think Brook Lynn and Chase will unite to keep baby Phoebe away from Jude Jacks? What do you think of Wil Traval’s performances thus far as Jude? How do you see this story for the custody of baby Phoebe playing out? Were you rooting for Amanda to take home the Supporting Actress gold? Let us know via the comment section below.

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B&B’s Crew Morrow Talks Will and Dylan Romance, Heather Tom’s Success, and Dad Joshua Morrow’s Inspiring ‘Y&R’ Performance (Exclusive)

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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) is one of the brightest younger male leads in the world of daytime drama. Crew has quite the soap pedigree being the son of The Young and the Restless’ long-running star, Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman), but similarities aside, is forging his own path and success.

Currently on the CBS soap opera, Will is falling for Dylan (Sydney Bullock), after continued interference (by many) put a wrecking ball through this relationship with Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). Now, it seems Will has softened towards Dylan, despite his mother, Katie Logan’s (Heather Tom) warning of mistrust of the young woman.

Michael Fairman TV caught up with Crew on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards  where he weighed-in on: the future of Will/Dylan, finding out his on-screen mom, Heather Tom, had the opportunity to become the winningest actress in Daytime Emmy history, and his thoughts on his dad’s touching performances in Nick’s drug addiction storyline.

Crew Morrow and Sydney Bullock

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WILL’S SECOND CHAPTER AT LOVE

When asked if it’s real love brewing for Will with Dylan, Morrow expressed, “Love is a tricky thing. He does love her. It’s been a journey for Will moving on from Electra. That’s always the most difficult thing is acceptance, and the courage to move on, because it’s so easy to be comfortable with someone. Everybody has fallen in love. Everybody knows what it feels like to be in love.”

Crew added, “And that was Will’s first love and as it was Electra’s, as well. So, we’re in a new chapter for Will. He’s found new love and not without its own difficulties. because now he’s got to convince his mother (Katie) that Dylan is not a bad egg.”

Speaking of momma Logan, Crew was surprised to learn that on-screem mom, after winning six gold statuettes, was in the running for what would be be her record-breaking 7th on Emmy night! Heather’s career has spanned roles on The Young and the Restless (ex-Victoria Newman) to One Life to Live (ex-Kelly Cramer) to The Bold and the Beautiful.

Heather Tom and Crew Morrow

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LEARNING YOUR TV MOM IS ONE STEP AWAY FROM THE EMMY RECORD BOOKS

“Wow. That like almost makes me tear up,” an emotional Morrow shared. “That’s so amazing. I’m so proud of her. I came upon a scene of her and my father from Y&R. It’s just the weirdest thing in the world, because I do see the resemblance, and my dad had some swag back then. But, he doesn’t anymore (laughs), but he used to have swag! I’m just kidding, he does!”

Next, Crew shared a behind the scenes story of an exchange that went down between father and son; just before Joshua Morrow took to the sound stage to perform the scenes where Nick admits to his father, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) that he has a drug addiction.

Crew recalled, “In the drug addiction storyline, I was just telling my dad, it it was one of the most inspiring pieces of television that I’ve seen in a long time. And I don’t know if it’s because I’m so close with him, and I feel a lot of the same things that he does, but the scenes where he confesses that he has a drug issue to Eric Braeden as Victor were amazing.”

Nick and Victor

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CREW AND JOSHUA MORROW TALK THROUGH NICK’S ADMISSION TO VICTOR

The Nick/Victor moment is one of the most memorable moments from the soaps thus far in 2026. Crew shared just how proud of his dad he truly was. “I was with him that day and we were talking about it and I was like, ‘What’s the process like?’ And we just began talking about it and I asked him, I go, ‘Dad, what if I had a drug issue? What if I was addicted?’ He looks at me and he says nothing and that was it. Then, I saw him go out to set and perform that scene, and he looked at me the same way that he looked at Eric Braeden, and it was just really special. He was incredible.”

Check out our conversation below with Crew Morrow from the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards now on the Michael Fairman Channel.

Then let us know: are you rooting for Will and Dylan at this point as a couple? What did you think about Crew’s reaction to learning some Emmy factoids about his on-screen mother, Heather Tom, plus the exchange Crew had with his dad Joshua Morrow, before the moment Nick admits to Victor he has a serious drug addiction? Let us know via the comment section.

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