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BTG Short Recap Friday, April 24, 2026

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Carlton apologized to Nicole for making her feel like she was judged after their double date. They admitted that they missed each other. He wanted to go to dinner. Nicole realized that he was trying to take her mind off her anniversary. While they were making plans, Kial showed up. He apologized for interrupting their conversation. Carlton said he wouldn’t apologize if the shoe were on the other foot. Nicole watched them talking with each other. They agreed to hit the courts again. Naomi and Dani talked about their problems. Naomi explained that she was worried about Jacob. Dani told her that she felt shut out of Chelsea’s life when it concerned the purse line and her wedding. She admitted that Anita’s health crisis made her feel more sentimental. Naomi thought that she and Andre should try for a baby, but Dani laughed at the idea. Hayley and Bill’s date got interrupted when Chelsea arrived. She asked her father about Hayley causing problems between Kat and Tomas. They talked about Lynette so Chelsea poked holes in Hayley’s story. Chelsea told him that Hayley thought she was being pushed aside since he was back in the family’s good graces. Hayley overheard them talking. She heard him say that he didn’t want to ruin anyone’s life or destroy his marriage.

Grayson was bleeding out on Ashley’s bathroom floor. Ashley got rid of Jan. Once Jan left, Ashley tried to convince Grayson to go to the hospital. He refused to go to the hospital. Jacob and Smitty were wondering what happened to Grayson. Grayson told Ashley that he didn’t have the strength to make it home. He regretted showing up on her doorstep. His condition seemed to get worse. Ashley wondered what he was really up to.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, April 23, 2026

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Ashley received a shock when Grayson arrived at her place wounded. Ren called Lia and let her know that the job was done. Lia wasn’t happy with all of the violence, Grayson revealed to Ashley that he got in over his head trying to get money for his mother. Jan arrived at Ashley’s place while Grayson talked to her, Ashley tried to get her mother to leave, but Jan noticed blood on her hands. Vanessa informed Joey that she wanted to be more involved in the business. He wasn’t ready for her to do that, but he did suggest that she move things into his condo. Joey wanted it to feel like her place too, Vernon was happy when Madison gave him the news about his test results. Anita wasn’t happy that he kept that secret from her. He told her that she was dealing with a lot so he didn’t want to add to her stress. Anita wanted to go through everything together.

Smitty was shocked when Martin told him about running for a senate position. He didn’t like that Martin told other people before he told him. They got into an argument about where Smitty fits into his life. Joey walked in the room and noticed the couple arguing. Smitty received a text from Jacob, He said he was threatened by Ren and wanted him to go to the hospital. Smitty went to the hospital, but he couldn’t find Grayson. He called Jacob to let him know. Lia walked by while he was on the phone. Joey talked to Martin about Smitty. He advised him to get guards that Smitty wouldn’t notice if he kept refusing protection. Martin didn’t want to get more involved with Joey than he already was.

 

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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Hayley drugged Bill’s drink, but she was interrupted by Tomas. He suggested that they start over. Tomas wanted them to be friends. Hayley apologized for allowing Lynette to manipulate her. After their conversation, Tomas met with a private investigator. The investigator informed Tomas that Lynette disappeared without a trace. Bill talked to Hayley about Lynette. Hayley distracted him by bringing up his slip with Dani. They got into an argument when he tried to change the subject back to Lynette. Hayley walked out of the room. After their argument, Bill called Caroline to get in touch with Natalia and have her check out his finances. He wanted to know if anything was wrong. Hayley went to Uptown and got a call from Randy. He told her that everything was taken care of with Lynette. Nicole went to see Joey to talk about Vanessa. She wondered if there was a way for them to play nice with each other. Joey suggested they get to know each other. She wanted him to stop making comments about Martin and the night he helped her son. Joey assured her that he would be the one getting hurt and not Vanessa. Nicole warned him that he had to deal with her if he hurt Vanessa. They agreed to be civil.

Vanessa and Dani talked about Joey for a while. They also talked about Bill calling Dani “baby.” Vanessa wondered if Dani liked it. Dani felt like her life was too good to rub it in Hayley’s face. Martin talked with Vernon about how to move on with his political career with his secret looming over his head. They couldn’t erase what happened which disappointed Martin. He let Vernon know that he was still haunted by what happened the night they were attacked. Martin carried that moment around with him for years. Vernon told him that they wouldn’t be there if Martin hadn’t helped them.

 

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BTG Short Recap Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Bill tried to apologize to Hayley, but she wasn’t willing to forgive him. He gave her flowers, but she wanted more than that. Bill tried to make things right. He ended up asking her about the savings account she closed without telling him. Hayley said she moved the money back to their main account. She wondered why he wanted to know about it. Bill said the account was for the child they decided not to have. He asked why she had a personal check made out to herself instead of transferring the money. Hayley lied and said she didn’t know how the banking system worked. Nicole met with Martin who told her he was running for Senate in 2028. She was upset about it. Martin told her Vernon was okay with it. Nicole was furious about Martin and Vernon being okay with him running for Senate. She said everyone who knew about Martin’s secret could hurt his chances. While they were talking, Nicole told Martin about her double date with Joey and how he hinted at what he knew. Tomas arranged a special evening for Kat. He have her a miniature door of his house in Puerto Rico and invited her to go with him. Ashley wanted Grayson to come over for dinner. He agreed to have dinner with her. After Grayson got off the phone with his mother, Ren showed up and stabbed him in the stairwell.

 

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BTG Short Recap Monday, April 20, 2026

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Jacob told Smitty to stop doing the story before someone else he loved got hurt. Smitty let Jacob know they should talk on the phone if he was that worried. He told Jacob that he found out information about one of Grayson’s lab tech Rachel. Jacob got an alert about doing another drop. Grayson asked Ashley for Derek’s number so he could volunteer at the clinic. When Grayson talked to Derek, he said he didn’t want his help. Eva let Derek know that he shouldn’t turn away any help. Later on, Ashley confronted Derek about turning Grayson down. Derek said he didn’t want her shady boyfriend involved in the clinic. He explained what Grayson did to cause Derek to be suspicious. Derek said Grayson scoped out the clinic. Ashley said he was jealous and wanted her back. Jacob and Grayson met at the drop. Grayson became suspicious when Jacob asked about Rachel. Vanessa told Joey that she and Nicole made up. While they were talking, Joey got a call about Leslie and Marcel being at the high stakes table. Vanessa was concerned about Leslie hurting someone. She wanted Joey to distract Marcel while she talked to Leslie about Marcel. Leslie was suspicious that Vanessa wanted to talk to her. She ended up telling Vanessa that Marcel was getting a divorce from his wife. They bonded over the fact that their men weren’t accepted by others.

 

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Interview with Maggie Lawson

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Maggie Lawson stars in "Boston Blue" Fridays on CBS (photo from Instagram)

Interview with Maggie Lawson of “Boston Blue” on CBS by Suzanne 4/10/26

Maggie is very nice, and it was fun to speak with her.  She plays a very strong character on the show, Sarah Silver. Sarah is the superintendent of detectives of the Boston police. She’s also part of a large blended family.

I’ve been interviewing actors and others for 18 years, yet I’m still able to make a dumb mistake, as I did in this on! Luckily, Maggie is such a pro that she was able to turn my embarrassment into a kind joke. I also apologize for having the interview on speaker view. I wasn’t the one who recorded the video, and I forgot to ask the PR if they could record it in gallery view (where you see both of us at once).  I’ve asked them for the other just now, so if I get the gallery version, I will post that one instead.

This show keeps getting better and better each week, in my opinion!. It’s already been renewed for season 2! Check it out on CBS or Paramount+. This episode coming up is exciting!

 

Maggie Lawson stars in "Boston Blue" Fridays on CBS. Photo from Paramount press siteMORE INFO: Official Site Promo

Maggie Lawson is one of television’s most beloved and versatile talents. Lawson is perhaps best known for her eight-year run as Juliet O’Hara on the fan-favorite series “Psych,” a role she reprised in three successful follow-up films.

Lawson recently starred opposite Janel Parrish in the holiday hit “SugarPlummed” and appeared in the indie pilot “Woodstockers” alongside Corbin Bernsen. She will also appear in the TV film “I Am Courtney Stodden.”

Lawson’s television credits include starring roles in “Outmatched” with Jason Biggs and “Lethal Weapon” opposite Seann William Scott. She has also recurred on a few hit series including “Santa Clarita Diet,” “The Ranch,” and on the Network in THE GREAT INDOORS and TWO AND A HALF MEN.

In addition to her on-screen work, Lawson is the host of two successful podcasts: “The Psychologists Are In,” a “Psych” rewatch podcast co-hosted with Timothy Omundson, and “Unconditional with Maggie Lawson,” which explores the powerful bond between people and their pets.

A passionate advocate for animal rights, Lawson co-founded The Tiger Frances Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to ending animal abuse and promoting compassionate care.She is also a singer and songwriter.

Lawson was born on Aug. 12, in Louisville, Ky. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @magslawslawson

Episode logline (“For Those Who Weren’t Heard”):

When a Brooklyn homicide leads to a dangerous cross-city case, Danny and Lena reunite with a familiar ally to uncover the truth and protect a vulnerable victim. Meanwhile, separate investigations test personal loyalties and moral boundaries as the team confronts complex family dynamics.

BOSTON BLUE

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BOSTON BLUE stars Donnie Wahlberg as he reprises his role as NYPD Detective Danny Reagan in a universe expansion of the long-running top drama BLUE BLOODS. In this new series, Reagan takes a position with the Boston Police Department and is paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. The Silver family is comprised of Boston District Attorney Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben), Boston PD Detective Lena Silver, Police Superintendent Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner) and renowned Baptist pastor Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson). As Reagan settles into his new city, he also hopes to reconnect with his younger son, Sean (Mika Amonsen), who is beginning his own career in Boston.

Premieres Friday, Oct. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand) for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).

ON AIR:

Fridays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)

FORMAT:

Drama (Filmed in HD)

Maggie Lawson stars in "Boston Blue" Fridays on CBS - seen here with her dog, Linus! (from instagram)

STARRING:

Donnie Wahlberg

(Danny Reagan)

Sonequa Martin-Green

(Lena Silver)

Maggie Lawson

(Sarah Silver)

Marcus Scribner

(Jonah Silver)

Mika Amonson

(Sean Reagan)

Gloria Reuben

(Mae Silver)

Ernie Hudson

(Reverend Edwin Peters)

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CBS Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Brandon Sonnier, Brandon Margolis, Donnie Wahlberg; Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed for Bruckheimer Television

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Y&R Raves and Rants #11

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Young and the Restless Opinion Article

 

Michaael Damian plays rock star Danny in "Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paaramount+

Article written by Barbara 3/29/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 3/23/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

Danny … what a likeable character! Wonderful,  supportive and caring husband and father and all-around nice guy.

Audra looked stunning on 3/25. Beautiful dress, lovely hairstyle.

Happy to see Billy and Sally happy … hope it lasts (for as long as happiness with soap couples can).

Diane, Nikki and Patty, who can’t stand each other, as guest mates at GCAC … what a hoot!

Rants: 👎

Lily’s back – ugh. I have never liked her. She’s snotty, with an uppity attitude. The way she hisses her “s'” has always and continues to make my skin crawl.

My heart aches for Daniel over his heartbreaking split with Tessa. I really, really liked these two together, they have great chemistry, and I’m not happy that TPTB decided to go with reuniting the yawn fest that is Mariah and Tessa. 😒

Here they go again …maybe … based on how Chelsea had a one-sided phone conversation (3/23) with Connor about his desire to go to baseball camp in Texas, it seems like there could be another wasted opportunity for incorporating the very talented young actor who plays Connor into the Newman family turmoil storyline, especially if what happens in Las Vegas with Adam re-connecting with Riza and being in Spider mode ultimately adversely affects his relationship with Chelsea and the two of them break up. That would be devastating for Connor and could trigger some serious setbacks in his challenges with OCD. I do not want Adam and Chelsea to break up, they’ve come too far, and I am enjoying them together, but if this happens, Connor could be sent to baseball camp for the summer as a way for his parents to keep him shielded from their issues rather than Y&R using an opportunity to show him struggling with his mental health issues as a result of his parents breaking up.

This leads to another rant – the Las Vegas storyline, period. Totally disliking it. Nick spiraling further into drug addiction, making stupid mistakes and bad choices, Adam reverting to Spider mode with Riza … enough … just get rid of Matt Clark (don’t kill him, but somehow have him be busted and thrown in jail with charges that stick) and get out of Vegas.

The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 30, 2026

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At Crimson Lights, Sharon and Noah discuss their worries about not hearing from Nick (since he called Sharon right after he and Adam checked into the hotel in Las Vegas) when Nikki enters. Sharon and Noah fill Nikki in on Adam having made contact with Riza and Riza’s possible connection to Matt, which could help Nick find Matt.

Noah presents Nikki with a gift he had flown in from his club in London – a unique, special album by Billie Holiday, her absolute favorite singer. Nikki chokes up and expresses her appreciation for him thinking about her, given everything that’s happening in their family. She confirms to Noah that she moved out of the ranch but says she only took an overnight bag because she and Victor needed a little break from each other. She changes the subject to inquire about Faith, and Sharon proudly replies that Faith is doing great, happily settling in at school and just landed a summer internship at a prestigious investment firm in New York City.

Sienna drops by to “borrow” Noah, so they go to the patio, where she shows him a text she got from Matt fifteen minutes ago. She is freaked out that Matt got her new phone number and is texting her now. Noah tells her not to let it get to her because Matt is a coward, so he’s just messing with her head. He mentions that his dad and uncle made a connection with Riza in Las Vegas, based on the information Sienna gave them. She wonders if Matt expected her to make the association with Vegas, and got Nick out of town, so she and Noah would be left in Genoa City more vulnerable for an attack.

Victoria returns to Newman ranch from Milan and  informs Victor that Summer does not want to confront Phyllis about stealing Newman Enterprises.  However, sh wrote a scathing letter to Phyllis, instead, and gave it to Victoria to give to her. Victor doubts it will faze Phyllis. Victoria agrees, but she says that they need to come at Phyllis from every angle, even in the form of a letter, since no one else has had any luck getting through to her. Victor lets Victoria know that he has managed to get Chancellor Industries back from Phyllis. He also tells her that he is not giving that company back to Nikki because she moved out of the ranch over Victor using Jack as leverage to get Chancellor back.

Devon and Nate give Lily a warm welcome back  when she comes to see them at the Chancellor mansion. However, things turn sour when Lily slowly admits that she and the twins were not kidnapped by Victor against their will, nor were they in any danger, and that it was part of a deal and ruse to force Cane to return Newman Enterprises to Victor. Devon and Nate are incredulous and furious with her for not confiding in them, although Nate agrees with Lily’s explanation that she didn’t tell him or Devon about the fake kidnapping. He  knows that Cane would have pried the truth out of them if he picked up on them having had  knowledge of it. Lily tells Devon and Nate that Victor promised to give Chancellor back to her and Devon as part of the deal, but they are distrustful. Devon is livid and tells Lily that they don’t need Chancellor, that Victor will continue to always have expectations from both of them, and that she should  disalign herself from Victor.

Victoria has Nikki meet up with her at the GCAC dining room, asking to hear Nikki’s side of the disagreement between her parents. Nikki confirms that she took Jack’s side regarding Victor having Jack trapped on a yacht with someone and tells Victoria that it caused Diane to leave him and move out of the Abbott house. Victoria says that she does not agree with Victor’s methods, but it partially paid off because Phyllis returned Chancellor to the Newman family and that whatever triggered Diane to leave would be on Jack and whoever he was with, not Daddy/Victor at all.

Cane sits at the bar in Society, drinking, and watching the video he sent to Lily declaring his love for her while he was under the erroneous impression that Victor kidnapped her and their children. Victor comes in and approaches Cane, who lashes out about what Victor put him through. Victor rubs it in Cane’s face that Lily was more than willing to help him put Cane through hell, after all the hell Cane put her and their children through. He tells Cane to go back to the South of France, Cane threatens to bring more chaos and walks out, leaving Victor commenting to himself about doing more to make Cane’s life hell.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Monday, 3/16/26

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Kyle (Michael Mealor), Billy (Jason Thompson) and Diane (Susan Walters) catch Patti (Stacy Haiduk) and Jack (Peter Bergman) in bed on "The Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paramount+.

 

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Billy (with Kyle and Diane, upon catching Jack and Patty in flagrante delicto): Oh, wow. Oh, damn. This is not what I expected.
Kyle: Dad, what the hell?
Jack: Damn it!
Billy: Jack, what the …
Patty: This is a party! I mean, all the Abbott men in one place. I mean, oh, long time no see, Diane.
Diane: Shut up!
Patty: Oh, rude.
Nikki: Is your father bragging about what he’s done?
Victor: That’s enough from you.
Nikki: Hey, that works for me. I have no intention of speaking to a kidnapper, anyway.
Nikki (to Nick, Adam and Victoria): Your father lied to my face about what he did with Jack. I had to find out from Diane and Kyle.
Victor: You wouldn’t have understood anyway because it involved your precious Jack Abbott.

 

Nikki: What you did to Jack was absolutely heinous. How could you?

Victor: I did this for our family.
Nikki: No. You did it for your own damn ego! And it was spiteful and cruel. I don’t know that I will be able to forgive you.
Victor: Do you think I give a damn about whether you can forgive me? Get out! Now!

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 23, 2026

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Christine has Sharon meet with her alone at the GCAC dining room to discuss Mariah’s upcoming meeting with the judge and to ask for Sharon’s help. Christine tells Sharon that she negotiated a plea deal with the DA – Mariah is to plead guilty in exchange for probation and treatment in a psychiatric facility. Christine says that if the judge signs off on it, it’s the best bet for Mariah to avoid prison. She informs Sharon that Mariah is not cooperating and that Mariah thinks she cheated the system and that  probation and psychiatric care are too lenient. Christine tells Sharon that Mariah won’t listen to her anymore and asks her to talk to Mariah about the situation. Sharon is reluctant and suggests that Christine postpone Mariah’s meeting with the judge. Christine doesn’t think there would be a valid reason for that and insists that Sharon speak to Mariah.

Meanwhile, Daniel runs into Mariah at the Chancellor Park cafe, where she immediately asks him how her family, namely Tessa and Aria, are doing. He tells her they are doing ok and she asks about his status with Tessa. Mariah lets him know that she’s aware there’s something going on between Tessa and him, it’s fine with her, and says she needs to know that Tessa has moved on. Daniel defers to Tessa. Mariah tells him she is going to plead guilty, deserves to go to prison for a long time and asks him to look after Tessa and Aria when she’s gone.

Daniel explains that there’s still hope for her and Tessa, unlike his permanent loss of Heather. He eventually gets through to Mariah and she admits that she loves and misses her family so much and that it is killing her not to be with them. However, she also says that she was awful to Tessa, Aria and Dominic and that she planned everything. She says that she can’t go back to her family after what she did and runs off. Daniel calls Tessa, who meets him at the cafe, and he tells her that Mariah admitted that she misses Tessa and Aria. He also says that he feels that Tessa and Mariah have unfinished business because they’re still married and share a child together. He tells Tessa that she needs to know in her heart what it is and who it is she really wants, him or Mariah.

Back at Crimson Lights, Christine and Sharon run into Mariah. Christine is trying to persuade Mariah to take the plea deal when Mariah gets a text from Tessa asking to meet with her.

Chelsea and Billy encounter each other at Society, where she expresses sympathy for his loss of Chancellor and is happy to hear that things with him and Sally are back on track. They talk about what Victor’s kidnapping of Jack and Billy expresses satisfaction that Victor only got Chancellor back, which was Katherine’s legacy, not Victor’s. Things turn ugly when Chelsea expresses her annoyance at how Billy folded what had been Newman Media into what became Spectra-Charles Media and he speculates that she Adam and might have been involved in Victor kidnapping Jack. They argue.

In the Las Vegas hotel room that he and Nick are secretly sharing, Adam leaves another voicemail for Riza, reiterating his desire to talk with her. Nick is antsy, impatient and very on edge because the fentanyl he has become addicted to for his leg pain has worn off. Adam is anxious and concerned about seeing Riza again, but rejects Nick’s offer for him to call it quits, go home and avoid having to be back in contact with her. Adam insists he’s not backing out. Riza finally returns Adam’s call and agrees to meet him alone in what he leads her to believe is his hotel room. Nick takes off and pops one of the fentanyl pills as soon as he gets inside the hotel elevator. While waiting for Riza, Adam has a drink from the hotel room bar. When she arrives and he lets her in, she points a gun at him.

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #10

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Article written by Barbara 3/21/26

Although the week of 3/16/2026 was a short one for Y&R (3/19 and 3/20 episodes were preempted by CBS broadcasting NCAA basketball tournament games), there was still plenty that I liked and disliked about Y&R on the days it aired … just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings.

Raves: 👍

The cat fight between Nikki and Phyllis at the bar in GCAC was great.!😹

Given their volatile history, I am really liking Billy’s support of Jack during the Patty debacle, especially when he told Jack, “I love you”. ♥️. Very touching.

Diane was a force to be reckoned with as she unleashed her fury on Jack for having drugged-up sex with psycho Patty Williams (although I like the guy and feel sorry for him). Susan Walters nailed those scenes.

I am loving the way Nick and Adam are strategizing, cooperating, and respecting each other’s differing points of view regarding their plan to find Matt in Las Vegas.

I simply adore Michael and Lauren together and how well their marriage/partnership works.

Rants: 👎

Victor is being beyond cruel and mean, especially to Nikki. He has sunk to a vile and disgusting new low.  Screaming insult after insult at Nikki, and throwing her out of their home … wow, just wow. He deserves to be 100% ALONE – no family legacy, no wife … nothing.

In typical Newman style, protecting her precious “daddy”, Victoria played dumb and eventually lied, feigning ignorance, while Nate expressed his concerns and thoughts to her about the mystery of Lily and the twins’ disappearance.

I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something about doe-eyed Claire and the way she expresses herself that makes her annoying, especially when she was talking with her grandma Nikki about the deteriorating state of Nikki and Victor’s marriage. Claire was trying to comfort her grandma, but it fell flat to me, almost condescending.

Neither a Rave nor a Rant: 👐

I have not changed my feelings about Sienna – I do not like her at all – but in all fairness, she was tolerable on 3/18/2026 because she was in a meaningful conversation with Noah and Sharon and was simply giving them valuable, factual information about Matt, based on her experience and history with him.

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, 3/18/26

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Michael (Christian Jules LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman) on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (pic from Paramount Press site)

 

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Michael (approaching Lauren sitting at a table in the GCAC dining room): How can this be? The most beautiful woman in the world dining alone?
Lauren: Because I’m waiting for the most handsome man in the world to show up.

Michael: Oh. George Clooney’s on his way?

Lauren: Yep. Should be here in about two minutes.

Michael: Damn! Out of curiosity, would you be willing to settle for the second-most handsome man in the world?
Lauren: Hmm. I’m thinking …
Michael: Well, this may sway you.
Lauren (gasps): What?
Michael: Bagels from Tompkins Square.
Lauren: Bagels and – oh! And a mustache from New York City? Wow!
Michael: Yeah, eat your heart out, Clooney.
Michael: If you semi-retired, we’d be able to go on trips like that whenever we wanted.
Lauren: Darling, we just went on the anniversary trip with our boys.
Michael: Which was great. But I am talking about whisking you away to Saint-Tropez at the last moment … just you and me on a beach. Clothing optional.
Lauren: Ho ho. Tell me more.
Michael: Uh, we can go on safari in Africa. We can explore the pyramids in Egypt. I wanna dance with you on every rooftop café on the continent.
Lauren: That’s very ambitious.
Michael: Come on, baby. Pack a bag. Just you and me. Let’s go.
Phyllis: Um, Jack has been released, and it’s not because of Victor?
Billy: No, Diane, Kyle, and I tracked the vehicle that he was abducted in to a marina in Kenosha. We found him on a yacht in Lake Michigan.
Phyllis: Wait – a yacht?
Billy: Trust me, not as glamorous as it sounds.
Phyllis: Is he okay?
Billy: Yes. He’s fine.
Phyllis: Uh, just – and … you’re sure that he was there because of Victor?
Billy: Of course I am, Phyllis. It’s Victor. This is what he does. He abducts people and he holds them against their will.
Michael: So what is this venture that’s gonna prevent you from running away with me at a moment’s notice?
Lauren: Um, Phyllis has asked me to help her run Newman Enterprises.
Michael: Come again?
Lauren: It’s not Newman anymore, of course. It’s Summers Conglomerate.
Michael: Mm. How humble and honest. Much like the new owner.
Lauren: She’s really staking her claim.
Michael: Hmm. And you would be listening to Phyllis’s offer why?
Lauren: Because she’s my friend and it’s a huge corporation.
Michael: Yeah. I’m familiar. I used to work for the previous owner. Its namesake.
Lauren: I need a new challenge.
Michael: So you don’t wanna traverse the world with me … instead? I’m an excellent travel companion.
Lauren: Oh, I am well aware of your merits. But I think this is gonna be so great for me to try something new.
Michael (sighs): You said it was a challenge. A challenge usually has the possibility of being successful. This idea’s doomed from the start.
Lauren: She captured the white whale and should be commended for it.
Michael: Uh, the white whale wins, at least in the novel.
Michael (as he and Lauren enter Phyllis’s office): I love what you’ve done with the place.
Phyllis: Yeah, thank you. A woman’s touch. Out with the old, in with the new.
Michael: Is that what one does after a coup?
Phyllis: After a triumph, definitely.
Michael: You have taken everything from him.
Phyllis: That’s not true. He has Chancellor. He and Nikki can do with it what they will. I mean Nikki can do her thing. It’s a sizable corporation. He can rename it Newman Enterprises if he wants.
Michael: He will never be satisfied with just Chancellor.

Phyllis: Why’s that? Because the emperor has to have everything?

Lauren: Okay, both of you. Stop it!

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Sally: If you’re serious about letting go of Chancellor … don’t jump into anything else right away. Take some time to regroup.
Billy: Do you want me to read some books? Do some manifesting?
Sally (giggles)
Billy: Sit in the forest with my shoes and socks off and touch grass?

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #9

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Article written by Barbara 3/16/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 3/9/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

I really enjoyed the love and chemistry between Adam and Chelsea during their dinner out at GCAC 3/9/2026 and their scenes on subsequent episodes this week. ♥️

Not liking, but *loving* the brotherly bond between Nick and Adam to go up against and take down the dastardly Matt Clark. Watching the brothers shake hands in unity to find and take Matt down gave me happy chills. I know soaps thrive on family discord, but in this case, given the brothers’ long history of bitterness and animosity, I am happy to see harmony between them. Loved their mutual recognition of how far they’ve come and progressed as brothers.

Nick’s sensitivity, compassion and the concern he expressed to Sharon about Adam having to recall his bad days as Spider in Las Vegas in  order to help find the woman who could lead them to Matt’s whereabouts was very touching.

Ditto for Adam’s compassion and desire to use his dark past as Spider in Vegas to help Nick find and deal with Matt. His loved ones are understandably concerned, but Adam has wholeheartedly decided to put helping Nick go after Matt ahead of his own demons.

Billy Flynn ‘s solo performance as his character was making a video for Lily (apologizing for mistakes he’d made and declaring his unwavering love for her) was riveting.

Rants: 👎

Not liking Phyllis’s one-shoulder-off dress. Not only is it inappropriate for her to be wearing in the office, but even at Society, where it would be fine for attire, it looks like one sleeve is accidentally falling off her shoulder because it’s too large or something, when it’s actually designed to be off the shoulder.

Not liking Phyllis’s attitude either, LOL.

While Sienna and Noah were at Society, sitting and talking about his father and the situation with Matt,  her constant hand gestures with all the gaudy costume jewelry rings and dark nail polish were distracting and annoying. Ugh.

The return of Patty Williams … I’ll just say that I hope it’s a short story arc … very short. Watching her seducing a drugged-up Jack was revolting. 🤮

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 16, 2026

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Chelsea goes over to Crimson Lights, where she shares her concern with Sharon about Adam teaming up with Nick to go after Matt in Las Vegas. Sharon assures Chelsea that Adam will be able to handle any bad associations from his past in Vegas that might be dredged up and will have Nick there for support.

Meanwhile, the two brothers go over to the Newman ranch to let their father know that they got a lead on Matt being in Las Vegas and they are heading there to follow up on it. Victor tells his sons that he’s happy that they are working together to protect the family, advising caution.

Victoria enters and announces that she is heading to Milan to meet with Summer and that Victor is holding Jack hostage to “pressure Phyllis and/or Billy” into returning Chancellor to the family. Nick is shocked and appalled by this and by Victoria being ok with it.

Nikki shows up at the Abbott mansion to talk to Traci about Jack’s disappearance. She informs Traci that Victor has had Jack abducted in exchange for Chancellor and Jack is on a yacht on Lake Michigan with a woman. When Traci brings up how Lily and her children were part of Victor’s scheme to abduct them, Nikki indicates that Victor not only wants Chancellor back, but he also wants to punish Jack so this abduction has been against Jack’s will. She also tells Traci that Victor could have arranged for the woman to seduce Jack. Traci tells her not to worry and that Jack would not succumb to temptation.

Billy, Kyle and Diane are able to get to the yacht where a drugged up Jack is giving into having sex with a relentless Patty Williams. Diane bursts into the bedroom and catches Jack and Patty in bed together immediately afterward, with Billy and Kyle racing in right behind Diane. Patty declares that it’s a party with all the Abbott men in one place. Diane is livid and when Patty gets dressed and is made to leave the room with Billy and Kyle, Diane slaps Jack across the face.

After Traci and Nikki find out that Jack has been found safe, Nikki confronts Victor with this news in front of their children when she returns to the Newman ranch. Victor doesn’t believe her and leaves to find out more. Nick argues with Victoria about her dragging his daughter into their father’s battle to get the family legacy back from Phyllis.

After the Newman siblings leave, Victor returns and Nikki expresses her disgust about what he did to Jack. He tells her that he did it for his family’s sake. She says she does not know that she will be able to forgive him for it. He indicates that he doesn’t give a damn and screams at her to get out now.

 

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BTG Short Recap Friday, March 13, 2026

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Donnell talked to Kat about liking Joey. She told him how Joey helped when Chelsea was kidnapped through his escort service. Once Donnell heard about Heart Attach, he became unsettled and got up for more coffee. While Donnell left, Kat looked at reels of Chelsea working on their latest bag dedicated to Anita. Donnell returned to the table and realized that his mother knew about Joey’s escort service. He thought his mother was keeping secrets for Joey. Joey talked to Vanessa about his father being in the mob. He told her that he used to be an intern for his father and did everything he was told. Joey explained that his father abused him, but he adored his sister, Heather. Heather was a “daddy’s girl.” His father refused to let his sister work in the business. Joey wanted to trade places with her, but his father wouldn’t let him go to college. After they talked, Joey left the room. Donnell showed up at the casino to talk to his mother. He and Vanessa talked about Deanna going back to school. Vanessa asked him to defend Joey to Deanna. He couldn’t do that because he knew that he was a crook. Joey returned, and they talked about Deanna’s anger being out of character.

Grayson and Jacob were alone on the elevator at the hospital. He made a drop, and Jacob ordered him to leave Ashley alone. Grayson scoffed at him after he ordered him to stop seeing Ashley. Later Grayson met with Ashley, and he asked her if she would have worked things out with Derek if he weren’t in the picture. She assured him that he didn’t have to worry about Derek. He talked to her about his mother’s condition getting worse. Ashley felt bad for him. They walked back to the hospital. Grayson cringed when Ashley called him an honest person. Lia approached Grayson and asked him if Ashley was going to be a distraction for him. She warned him to keep his employer happy instead of his girlfriend. Grayson asked her if there were any complaints before. Lia informed him that he would be dead if there were complaints. Martin went to his grandparents place, but Anita was sleeping. He told Vernon that he was approached to run for Senate. Martin was worried about Joey demanding favors from him. Vernon gave him advice about focusing on the election.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Most of the people showed up for the opening of the free clinic. Vanessa was happy that her children showed up for the opening. Her happiness was short-lived because Deanna picked up on the energy her mother had with Joey. Deanna became very chilly with Vanessa. Vanessa had kissed Joey in public and got caught. Deanna shocked Vanessa when she asked her how long she had been sleeping with Joey. Everyone watched Deanna yell at her mother. Donnell tried his best to calm his sister down, but Deanna wouldn’t back down. She stormed off and left Vanessa in tears. Nicole tried to make Vanessa feel better about what happened. Kial talked about what he went through with his children after his wife died. Donnell met Deanna at Orphey Gene’s. He tried to get Deanna to see things from their mother’s point-of-view. Donnell reminded her that she wasn’t the only one who was hurting. He informed her that he tried to understand what was going on with Vanessa and Joey. Deanna wasn’t convinced because she didn’t feel differently. She wanted to honor their father instead of pretending that he didn’t exist. Donnell wouldn’t have chosen Joey for their mother, but he made their mother happy.

Vanessa went to see Joey. She expected him to rub it in that he was right about her children not meeting him. Vanessa told him that Deanna was outraged by them being together. While she opened up to him, she realized that shes didn’t know him. She wanted him to open up to her. If they had a chance to be happy, he had to let her know the real him. Kat gathered Chelsea and Tomas together to share her big news. She told them that she was staying with their grandparents. Tomas didn’t think they would let him sleep over. Kat assured him that nothing would change between them. Things didn’t go well when Kat thought he was just concerned about her moving impacting him. Tomas thought she was acting without thinking again. He got upset that she didn’t talk to him before she made her decision. Kat realized that he was right and apologized to him.

 

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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Dani’s photo shoot was about to arrive, and she was starting to have second thoughts about doing it. The photographer she was supposed to work with was known to be an ageist. Pamela and Andre talked her out of quitting. Later Joey approached Dani about the $10,000 bet they made about her marriage. Nicole showed up, and Dani teased her about the men she was hooking up with lately. Jacob confronted Grayson. He told Grayson that he wasn’t undercover, but he was making extra money. Grayson wondered why he was doing it so Jacob told him that he was in debt. He didn’t want to ask Naomi for the money. Grayson wasn’t sure he believed him, but he agreed to work with him. He agreed to keep Jacob’s identity a secret. Later Jacob met with Smitty and told him about his meeting with Grayson. He thought it was good that he could use Grayson as a source to get as much information as he could get from him. Jacob planned to throw Grayson under the bus after he got all the information he needed from him. Joey didn’t think it was a good idea to have dinner with Vanessa’s children. Vanessa thought it would be great. She wanted to be more involved in her children’s lives. Later Vanessa met with Pamela. Pamela wanted Vanessa to join the women’s organization. She was excited until Pamela wanted a background check done. Vanessa was afraid her secrets would get revealed. She turned down the invitation. After her conversation with Pamela, Vanessa talked to Joey again. She was disappointed about turning down the invitation from Pamela, but she wanted to have dinner with her children. She wanted to honor Doug’s legacy, but her place was with Joey.

 

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BTG Short Recap Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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At the casino, Joey told Marcel to satisfy his girlfriend so she could stop flirting with him. Marcel was shocked by Joey’s feelings for Vanessa after what his men did to Doug. Leslie and Vanessa argued until Deanna showed up. Deanna and Leslie got along with each other. Vanessa told Deanna to stay away from Leslie. Deanna asked if Vanessa moved on. Vanessa said she was trying to. Randy met with Lynette at Orphey Gene’s. Lynette said she decided to stay in town so she could reconnect with Hayley. She said she might go after Bill. When Lynette fed Randy a french fry, Mona walked in and hit him on the back of the head. She said they were being nasty. Lynette told her to leave. Mona said they needed Jesus. Randy told Lynette that he did things he needed to be forgiven for and was going to go back to church. Lynette told him they could go back to his apartment so she could give him a reason to repent.

Kat went to her grandparents house and asked if she could move in. She told them that Tomas said they weren’t ready to move in together. Kat said she could help Anita with her treatments. When Kat heard the construction on Leslie’s house, she wanted to handle the situation. Her grandparents told her that wasn’t the way to deal with Leslie. Vernon went to Bill and asked him to keep Leslie on the other side of the gate. Eva had to play referee for Leslie and Derek. He threatened to quit until Eva talked him out of it. When Eva and Leslie were alone, Eva wondered how long it would be before she crossed the wrong person and karma came back to bite her. Later on, Eva ran into Mona. Mona told her she was doing a good job fixing the things Leslie did. Marcel met up with Leslie and let her know that he was all in where she was concerned.

 

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BTG Short Recap Monday, March 9, 2026

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Jacob told Smitty about the meeting. Smitty wanted to do a deep dive on Grayson. Jacob wanted to bring Grayson in on the investigation. Ashley sent Grayson a message to meet her at Uptown. When Grayson showed up, Ashley tried cheering him up. Naomi showed up and joined them. They talked about his mother’s condition and Anita’s cancer. While they were talking, Grayson got a call from Jacob saying they needed to talk. He told Grayson not to say anything until they talked. Martin told Bill that he should keep an eye on Hayley. He told Bill that attacks could have after effects. Later on, Bill went to the casino to ask Joey what was going on between Sammy and Hayley. Joey told Bill that it made sense for Hayley to turn to someone she knew and trusted.

Kat went to talk to Nicole. When Kat brought up Leslie, Nicole told her that she should let go of her anger. Nicole said Leslie did terrible things but it was time for Kat to take away Leslie’s power and pretend she doesn’t exist. While they were talking, they talked about Chelsea. Naomi suggested that Chelsea talk to Kat. Chelsea and Kat met at Orphey Gene’s. They made up. Chelsea was shocked to find out that Kat still wanted her own apartment. Kat told her that living on her own was a step in growing up. Vanessa told Joey that Deanna would be coming home and that they could meet each other. Joey didn’t think that was a good idea. Vanessa said she knew her daughter better.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 9, 2026

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Adam and Chelsea are out to dinner at GCAC, although neither of them have an appetite because of how upset they are about the loss of the Newman family legacy to Phyllis and Billy. They discuss the impact it will have on the various Newman family members and Adam expresses his appreciation of Chelsea’s support. They joke about what kinds of jobs they could get when the Newman money runs out, including him being a card shark again and her returning to running cons. She says she could be his shill.
Billy comes to Phyllis’s office to demand that she get the contract that will give him Chancellor signed within an hour because Victor kidnapped Jack and will not release him until Billy gives Victor Chancellor back.
He then meets up with Diane and Kyle at Society and lets them know that Phyllis is giving him a hard time about signing the contract. He also expresses uncertainty about whether Jack is actually in danger from Victor without proof. After pressure from Diane and Kyle, Billy texts Victor and tells him to send him proof that he has his brother and he will make sure Victor gets Chancellor back. Shortly thereafter, Billy gets a text from an unknown number with a picture dated the day before with Jack looking unconscious wearing the shirt Diane last saw him in. Billy thinks it must be from Victor using a burner phone.
Phyllis goes to the Newman ranch to meet with Victor. She lets him know that she still owns Chancellor and if he wants it back, he will have to negotiate with her, not Billy. Victor says it’s a demand, not a negotiation and Phyllis capitulates. She says she will give him Chancellor back if he releases Lily, the twins and Jack. Victor is shocked and skeptical and gets her to admit that she just wants her children to love and respect her so she will give up Chancellor for their sake. Victor is distrustful, tells her to give him an hour, during which time she is to get the papers drawn up and then they’ll see. He warns her not to ever start negotiating again or the deal is off.
A bewildered Jack finds himself in a bedroom stranded on a lake in a yacht with Patty Williams, who says she is rehabilitated and wants to make amends. Jack is skeptical, infuriated and wants nothing to do with her. She leaves him in the room and comes back with food and drinks for him, which he refuses. She taste tests everything to prove it’s not poisoned and after she expresses deep regret for the mistakes she made with him and his family and describes the excruciatingly difficult work she did on herself to get well in the psychiatric facility, Jack warms up to her attempt at redemption and forgiveness. He says he could see his way to believing and forgiving her if she gets them to shore together where they can eventually go their separate ways and she can go back to rebuilding herself. Patty tells him that’s not an option because she’s not the one in charge here.

 

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Jacob told Ren that he was ready for more responsibility. He realized that he was going to pick up Garland Memorial. Jacob reached out to Smitty to let him know Smitty was with Naomi at Orphey Gene’s. He wanted to set up a meeting. Later Jacob and Smitty met in an alley. Jacob caught Smitty up about the case. Anita was having a tough time with her latest round of chemo. Tracey arrived and surprised her. Anita admitted to her that the fight is harder than she thought. She broke down and said that she was upset that her body was turning against her. Tracey reminded her that she was the same woman who came from Cabrini Green and made it to Fairmont Crest. Anita never forgot how fortunate she was. Tracey suggested that she do a concert for any woman who gets a screening done. She wasn’t sure when she would be ready, but Anita planned to give the performance of her life. June was able to get Naomi to open up to her about what was going on with Jacob. She admitted to being worried about her husband. Jacob went to Garland Memorial. He got off the elevator to meet the person involved in the plasma ring. It turned out that Grayson is the person involved in the crime.

 

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Hayley talked to Randy about not wanting to have kids with Bill. She thought about leaving town. Chelsea and Madison watched them from across the room. She felt like her father would be upset if she didn’t intervene so she went to Hayley and Randy’s table to find out what was going on. Hayley practically got rid of Randy and told Chelsea that she was hiring him for a private job. Chelsea wondered if he was a hitman. Hayley pretended to be outraged that she would think that she wanted to hurt someone. She told her that she wanted him to be her bodyguard. Hayley pretended to have a meltdown to get out of Chelsea’s questions. Chelsea decided to take her to Bill’s office. Bill talked to Tomas about how he got the charges against Lynette dropped. He asked his friends for a few favors. Bill told him about Kat. He still thought of her as family. Hayley arrived at the office. He felt guilty for not seeing how stressed out she was. Hayley promised to do better with communicating with him. She begged him to leave town right away.

Vanessa let Joey know that they were going on a double date. He was confused so she was about to explain what she meant when Leslie arrived. Leslie pushed her buttons until she changed the subject. She talked to Joey about the canceled press conference for the clinic. Joey let her know that she doesn’t need to be the face of the clinic. Vanessa thought Derek should be the one to make the announcement about the clinic. Later Vanessa took Leslie to meet with Derek. They talked him into being the person to do the press conference about the clinic. He was hesitant, but he agreed to it. Leslie and Vanessa ended up getting into an argument while they were talking to Derek.

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #8

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Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 3/2/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

Victoria and Nikki looked beautiful in the 3/2/2026 episode … Victoria’s top was beautiful and her hair looked great pulled up into a bun. Nikki’s blue flowered blouse really brought out her blue eyes.

I liked Sharon’s blue denim shirt, outfit and casual look (light makeup, hair straight down).

Enjoyed the friendly conversation between Kyle and Claire at the bar in Society. I’m not much of a Claire fan, but there’s chemistry between these two. (Nonetheless, I think she overdoes it just a bit with facial expressions and eye movements – in these scenes and in the scenes with her and Victoria on 3/6/2026.)

Ooh, another solid female friendship – Tessa and Sienna. It’s continuing to be refreshing to see women bonding rather than sniping at each other or gossiping about each other.

Billy Flynn did a great job projecting his character’s Cane’s desperation to get his family back when he was begging Phyllis to help him. I could almost feel his anxiety.

Likewise, Jason Thompson did a great job projecting his character Billy’s panic and desperation to find out what happened to his brother, Jack, who as of 3/6/2026 appeared to have been kidnapped by Victor.

Rants: 👎

In a word … Sienna. I cannot stand that fake, forced, tough and gritty type accent of hers. This character just really annoys me.

Gee, only one rant. Apparently, this was a good week for me on Y&R. 😁

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Sally: I know you’re not a fan of Billy’s.
Audra: I mean, it’s not about him. I mean, yes, he’s insensitive, impulsive, self-centered…
Sally: Okay. But it’s not about him?
Audra: You could say that about almost any man, Sally. It’s the nature of the species.
Audra: Okay, I’m sorry, but sure does seem like one night of great sex has turned a big corner for you.
Sally: Hey, it was a lot more than that.
Audra: Sorry. I didn’t mean to presume. I was just being a little bitchy. But I’m not wrong about how he hurt you. Or everything you had to give up to be his partner. Marchetti was a pretty good gig.
Sally: I do not regret any of my decisions.

Audra: Even before last night?

Sally: Even before.
Audra: Okay, like I said, it’s your life, your choices. It’s none of my business. But I’d still run for the hills if it were me.
Sally: Even if it were Nate?
Audra: Unfair.
Sally: Why?
Audra: Because I was the one who screwed that up, not him.
Sally: I have never been one to play it safe. So why do I do that with my relationships? I believe in Billy and me. And … for the first time in my life, I am choosing love … over fear.
Billy: Hey. Where’s Jack?
Kyle: Hey. He flew to Chicago on some Jabot business. What’s going on?
Billy: You know that for sure?
Kyle: Know what?
Billy: That he’s in Chicago.
Kyle: Yeah. It was a last-minute thing. He texted my mom and me last night.
Billy: Okay. Where’s he staying?
Kyle: Okay, just slow down, Billy.
Billy: Kyle, what hotel is he at?
Kyle: No. First you’re gonna tell me why you’re flying around here like a bat out of hell. What’s wrong?
Billy: Look, I hope that it’s nothing, but I don’t think it is.
Kyle: Just tell me.
Billy: Is Diane here? She needs to hear this.
Diane: I – I’m right here. Billy, what’s going on?
Billy: Victor kidnapped Jack.
Sally: You’re probably so bored of this by now – “The amazing adventures of Billy and Sally.”
Audra: Are you kidding? I am a sucker for dysfunctional relationships. That’s my jam, girl.
Sally: Well, I am really glad we could be so entertaining for you.
Audra: Oh, it’s better than television.
Sally: Uh, let’s not forget that I came into this relationship with a lot of baggage of my own.
Audra: Sally, you brought a purse. Billy had a whole set of luggage.
Audra: I get the attraction between you and Billy. You know, he’s got that smile, he’s got those charms. And when he looks at you … man … I want that look one of these days. I want someone to see me and just, uh … light up the way Billy does when he sees you.
Sally: You will.
Audra: Yeah, maybe in like 20 years or so.
Sally: Audra, you will. You just haven’t found the right guy yet.
Claire: Is there any update? Has Grandpa figured out a way to save the company?
Victoria: No, nothing so far. However, he says he has a new plan in the works, but as usual, he won’t tell any of us about it.
Claire: Mm. Sounds like Grandpa.
Victoria: Yeah. It’s very frustrating for all of us. We’re smart people. We have ideas. But when things get critical, he always insists on taking care of everything himself.
Claire (snickering): Mm-hmm.
Victoria: Why is that funny?
Claire: It’s kind of funny,
Victoria: Is it? Why?
Claire: Okay. Well, I think it’s kind of ironic to hear you complaining about Grandpa, wanting to handle things all on his own when I think secretly you would like to be doing the same thing yourself.
Adam: What do you think you’re doing?
Kyle: Calling the cops.
Victor: I wouldn’t do that if I were you
Kyle: I don’t give a damn what you think.
Victor: You don’t call the cops without reporting a crime.
Diane: Well, kidnapping is a crime, Victor.
Victor: How do you know he didn’t just decide to take a vacation?
Victor: Listen, if you wanna know more, just contact your idiot Uncle Billy Boy, okay?
Kyle: If you do anything to hurt my father, I will make it my mission in life to destroy you, Victor.
Victor: Listen to me, boy. Instead of threatening me … why don’t you contact your idiot Uncle Billy Boy? I want my company back. He has the means to do it. See to it that he does!
Sally: So what are you gonna do?
Billy: If this is about getting a signature on a piece of paper, then I call my attorneys and I get it done.
Sally: But I thought you said that you thought Phyllis was stalling.
Billy: Yeah, I mean it’s either that or it’s Phyllis, you know, making me sweat just for old times’ sake.
Sally: Do you really think Victor would do something like that? You really think he’s gonna hurt Jack?
Billy: I think it would be a very big mistake to underestimate Victor’s hatred for my brother. I mean, we’re talking a decades-long rivalry, and that match is very quick to light.
Kyle: God! I wanna hit him!
Diane (scoffs): Well, you would have had to have stood in line behind me.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, 3/4/26

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Nikki: Well, I”m glad you couldn’t track him down. I would have worried that you wouldn’t have been able to stop yourself from doing something we would all regret.
Nick: Anything that gets that psycho out of our lives for good would not be regrettable.
Nikki: It would be if it landed you in jail.
Victoria; You know, Nick, Matt could have killed you. You’re lucky that only one leg was shattered. I’m with Mom. I’m glad that you weren’t able to track him down.
Victor: I don’t like not knowing where he is. It gives him the upper hand.
Nick: Agreed. Feels like the calm before the storm. The problem is, we don’t know what direction that storm is coming from or when it’s gonna hit.
Cane: I truly believe that the only reason she’s continuing down this path and refuses to give it up is because she has nothing left. She’s clinging to this new role as CEO, not because she’s enjoying it, but because she feels abandoned by the people that matter to her most.
Daniel: Abandoned? She abandoned us!. She’s operating with a blatant disregard for the people that you claim that she loves. You know why? Because all she cares about is being one of Genoa City’s power elite. Everything else, that just – it falls by the wayside now.
Cane: Look, I’m just telling you what I observed the last time I spoke with her, and it’s not someone who’s reveling in being on top. Okay? She’s suddenly aware of what it cost her to get what she always wanted.
Daniel: That’s good. ‘Cause if losing us gets my mother to wake up to the mistakes that she’s made, I’m willing to be that sacrificial lamb.
Phyllis: This is a multinational company. You think I’m just gonna hand you Chancellor, what, and jot something down on a cocktail napkin or write some scribble on your hand or something? Come on!
Billy: I”m gonna need reassurances apart from a reworded contract.
Phyllis: You know what I’m gonna need? I’m gonna need you to be less paranoid. No one’s trying to attack you. No one’s trying to stab you in the back. You and your attorneys will thank me after this is done, okay?
Billy: I’m gonna hold you to that, Phyllis.
Phyllis: Great. Do that. In the meantime, while you’re waiting for the sweetheart of a deal, why don’t you spend time with your sweetheart? In your robes and your little socks. Your coffee mugs. While you … while you enjoy your nonprofessional life.
Billy: It’s happening, Victor. Chancellor Industries is now in the hands of its rightful leader. I know it’s a shock to hear it said out loud, but it feels pretty good to me, especially saying it to you.
Victor: I’ve got news for you. Chancellor Industries will be back in my hands before the end of the business day.
Billy (chuckles): That’s funny. You working on your stand-up routine now that you have so much time on your hands?
Victor: I’ll be very busy once the company belongs to me again.
Billy: I think all of this is making you a little delusional because there is not a chance in hell that I will be handing Chancellor Industries back to you.
Victor: If you don’t … neither you nor anyone in your family … will ever see Jack Abbott again.

 

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