Young and restless coming and going 2023

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2023 is going to be a big year for the soaps with some huge milestone celebrations on the horizon, one of which is for Y&R’s 50th anniversary.

The iconic CBS soap opera turns the big 5-0 on March 26, 2023, but until then, the network and the daytime drama series have plenty in store for viewers for its special landmark season.

The 50th season of Y&R begins on Friday, September 30th and with it will come a new commemorate logo to honor the milestone.

In addition, the season will be building off classic storylines with return appearances of fan favorites, and more intrigue and family drama for the iconic characters of Genoa City.

And what has many very curious, is a the announcement of a a special crossover episode with its sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful to air on Monday, September 26th.

Many are hoping this means that Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) will somehow return to Genoa City … or that perhaps, Lauren Fenmore Baldwin (Tracey E. Bregman) might wind up in Los Angeles and see Sheila in the flesh!

The rest of the CBS daytime line-up including: The Bold and the Beautiful, Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right has their season premieres this month as well which include: Drew Carey’s 15th season as host of TPIR, and B&B about to celebrate its 9,000 episode milestone in the spring of 2023.

So, looking forward to what’s in store on Y&R as it turns 50? What do you think the crossover episode between B&B and the top-rated soap will feature in story? Which Y&R fan favorites do you hope return for the 5oth anniversary celebration? Share your thoughts below.

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Michael Damian Returns to the Young and the Restless

Celebrating their 50th anniversary season, The Young and the Restless has promised the return of some fan favorites, and now comes word that the Michael Damian is headed back to Y&R as Danny Romalotti for multiple episodes beginning December 22.

Soap Opera Digest broke the news. Damian originated the role of Danny in 1981 and stayed on the soap till 1988. Following that, he made guest appearances and was last seen on-air when Danny returned to Genoa City for Katherine’s funeral (the late Jeanne Cooper).

With the upcoming return of Michael Graziadei as his on-screen son, Daniel, it looks like the complicated family dynamic will be back when they share scenes with Michelle Stafford (Phyllis).

Since leaving the soaps while continuing to work on his music, Michael has become quite the successful director, writer, producer. His latwst movie Falling for Christmas is due out on Netflix on November 10th, in addition, he wrapped another project for Netflix, called Irish Wish. Both movies star Lindsay Lohan. 

On Twitter, Damian shared his enthusiasm at being back taping episodes of the CBS daytime soap opera expressing: “Incredibly excited to be returning to Genoa City working with all my amazing Y&R friends and family!”

So, looking forward to seeing Michael Damian again on Y&R? Who do you hope he shares scene with? Traci (Beth Maitland), Lauren (Tracey E. Bregman), Christine (Lauralee Bell) and more? Comment below.

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Oprah Winfrey Endorses John Fetterman over Dr. Oz, Whose TV Career She Helped Launch Into Stardom

As midterm election day in America is now five days away, Oprah Winfrey, put her full support for the hotly contested Pennsylvania Senate race behind John Fetterman, and not Dr. Mehmet Oz, who owes his entire career as a television personality and celebrity to Winfrey.

Oz began his TV career as a health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the early 2000s for over 5 years, which eventually led to Oprah producing Oz’s own daytime talk show.

Later, The Dr. Oz Show bowed in 2009 and ran for 13 seasons before he called it quits to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania to run for the Senate. Both Winfrey and Oz were multi-Daytime Emmy-winners during their show runs.

During a virtual town hall on Thursday night, Winfrey endorsed Oz’s Senate opponent: “I said it was up to the citizens of Pennsylvania and of course, but I will tell you all this, if I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman for many reasons.” Winfrey also went on to endorse other Democratic candidates in Governor and Senate races around the country.

Brittany Yanick, a spokesperson for Dr. Oz said of Oprah’s endorsement of Fetterman: “Doctor Oz loves Oprah and respects the fact that they have different politics. He believes we need more balance and less extremism in Washington.”

Fetterman said in a statement that it was, “An honor and privilege to have Oprah’s support in this race. She is a leader on so many issues — fighting for our democracy, passing common-sense gun reform, and ensuring racial justice. I’m grateful for Oprah’s support and trust on the issues that matter to people across the country and Pennsylvania as we close out this campaign.”

So, what do you think of Oprah endorsing Fetterman instead of Oz for the Pennsylvania Senate seat, when she launched his daytime and TV career? Share your thoughts below.

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TODAY: Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan Visits ‘The Talk’

Tune-in to Friday’s November 4th episode of CBS’ The Talk ( 2 pm ET / 1 pm PT) when co-hosts: Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Sheryl Underwood and Natalie Morales welcome as their guest, The Young and the Restless’ Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea).

Egan will be on-hand to discuss Chelsea’s current storyline; which finds the character in a deep depression, and who has considered ending her life.

Y&R told the story this past week over several emotional episodes which featured Chelsea seemingly ready to jump from a roof top only to be stopped by Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson).

Later, feeling unsure how to truly handle the situation, Billy reached out to Sharon (Sharon Case), who was able to convince Chelsea to seek help. Time will tell how Y&R continues to deal with this very important mental health issue that affects so many people who feel alone, hopeless, and with nowhere to turn.

Throughout the story arc, Y&R ended the shows with special messages from Egan, Thompson and Case for anyone watching who feel they need someone to talk to urgently to dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

So, looking forward to hearing what Melissa has to share on her important storyline on ‘The Talk’? Comment below.

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