'Philly' Fans Get What They Want On 'The Young and the Restless'

'Philly' Fans Get What They Want On 'The Young and the Restless'
By Mark Harding

While critical and fan reception of new Y&R headwriter Sally Sussman has been generally positive, some fan groups have had concerns.

Perhaps most vociferous were fans of the erstwhile Phyllis/Billy union, who felt their couple was being tossed aside without regard for fans’ investment in the pairing. An early interview between Sussman and TV Guide’s Michael Logan fueled these concerns.

The January 9, 2017 episode of Y&R should put those fears to rest. Billy and Phyllis had an encounter at Crimson Lights. Billy bought Phyllis “1,000 calories” (to quote her), and they both talked about moving on. But the chemistry between them was still palpable.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 23-May 27 2016)

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of May 30, 2016.

* Adam turns to Nick for help.

* Phyllis and Billy are headed for danger.

* Jill and Billy clash.

* Sharon worries about Nick's relationship with Christian.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 9-May 13, 2016)

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of May 9, 2016.

* Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) give into passion.

* Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) grow closer.

* Sharon wants Nick and Sully to spend more time together.

* Nick urges Billy and Victoria to work out their problems.

* Max runs away when evidence points that he started he fire in the security room of the GCAC.

* Max uses Ashley (Eileen Davidson).

* Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) hires a PI to investigate Victoria (Amelia Heinle).

* Mariah (Camryn Grimes) is suspicious of Sharon.

* Devon (Bryton James) wants Hilary (Mishael Morgan) to come clean.

* Cane (Daniel Goddard) backs Neil ( Kristoff St John) into a corner.

* Victoria takes a big risk.

* Victor (Eric Braeden) baits Adam (Justin Hartley) to go after Newman Enterprises.

* Kevin (Greg Rikaart) turns on the charm with Natalie.

* Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) has a heated visit with Victor.

Hannah Barefoot Cast as Fiona on 'The Young and the Restless'

Photo by David Muller

Actress Hannah Barefoot has been cast in the the short-term role of Fiona Henley on The Young and the Restless.

When the casting call for Fiona went out, she was described as "a gorgeous former fashion model turned savvy, smart, sophisticated business woman."

Look for Fiona to share scenes with Billy (Jason Thompson), and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni).

May Sweeps Spoilers For 'The Young and the Restless'

The latest issue of Soap Opera Digest gives us a taste of what to expect during the month of May on The Young and the Restless. Are you looking forward to what is coming up? Sound off below!

* Victor (Eric Braeden) is still behind bars, but one by one he is making good on his promise to make his family members pay for their betrayal.

* Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) desperately loves Jack (Peter Bergman) and knows he is good for her, but she is tempted by something "bad."

* Expect more unexpected twists for Victoria (Amelia Heinle) when she steps out of the executive world.

* The complicated secret of Christian's parentage will reach a new level as the stakes are set.

* Victor isn't happy when he learns what is going on between Summer (Hunter King) and Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva).

* Hillary continues her march toward absolute power.

* Stitch (Sean Carrigan) is wearing blinders when it comes to Max. Is Abby's (Melissa Ordway) marriage in danger?

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 18-April 22, 2016)

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of April 18, 2016.

* Sharon (Sharon Case) and Sage (Kelly Sullivan) team up to figure out what happened the night Dr. Anderson delivered Sully.

* Jack (Peter Bergman) and Summer (Hunter King) lie in their depositions to protect Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) and Jabot.

* Summer confesses her deception to Victoria (Amelia Heinle).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 4-April 8, 2016)

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of April 4, 2016.

* Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) tries to keep the peace between Jack (Peter Bergman) and Billy (Jason Thompson).

* Victoria (Amelia Heinle) sues Jabot for Passkey.

* After the Passkey press conference, Billy goes home and drinks.

* Victoria attempts to call a truce.

'The Young and the Restless' March 29 Sneak Peek

Tomorrow on the March 29 episode of The Young and the Restless, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) fears that everything Victor said about loving her was a lie, while Jack (Peter Bergman) tells Phyllis (Gina Tognoni)  she is consumed with revenge and is pushing him away.

Meanwhile, Adam (Justin Hartley) is forced to face his demons, and Victor gets ready to meet his fate.

Elsewhere, Billy (Jason Thompson) comforts Phyllis.

You can watch a sneak peek video below.

'The Young and the Restless' March 28 Sneak Peek: Nikki Falls Off the Wagon

Nikki falls off the wagon

Tomorrow on the March 28 episode of The Young and the Restless, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) is unable to cope with the stress in her life, and falls off the wagon.

Meanwhile, Victor (Eric Braeden) shocks the courtroom by his actions, and Jack (Peter Bergman) comes to Phyllis' (Gina Tognoni) defense when she needs it most.

You can watch a sneak peek video for the upcoming week, below.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 28-April 1, 2016)

Phyllis is comforted by Billy the week of March 28, 2016

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of March 28, 2016.

* Billy (Jason Thompson) comforts Phyllis (Gina Tognoni)

* Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) shocks Summer (Hunter King).

* Victoria (Amelia Heinle) confides in Jack (Peter Bergman).

* Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sage (Kelly Sullivan) are given unexpected news.

* Victoria is pushed over the edge.

* Luca signs the divorce papers

'The Young and the Restless' Stars Will Appear on 'Jeopardy'

Gina Tognoni will appear on Jeopardy

Today on the March 22 episode of Jeopardy, eight Y&R actors will present video clues in one category.

Scheduled to appear are Gina Tognoni (Phyllis), Eric Braeden (Victor), Justin Hartley (Adam), Bryton James (Devon), Christian J. LeBlanc (Michael), Mishael Morgan (Hilary), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki), and Peter Bergman (Jack)

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 21-25, 2016)

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of March 21, 2016.

* Dylan (Steve Burton) confronts Sharon (Sharon Case).

* Hilary (Mishael Morgan) challenges Ashley (Eileen Davidson)

* Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) scores points with Summer (Hunter King).

* Victoria (Amelia Heinle) tries to make things right with Victor (Eric Braeden).

* Jack (Peter Bergman) confides in Neil.

* Victor's trial captivates the residents of Genoa City.

* Victor's trial begins!

* Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) loses control.

* Sage (Kelly Sullivan) doubts Shawn's (Devon Martinez) intentions.

* Christine (Lauralee Bell) and Michael (Christian LeBlanc) clash.

* Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) testifies against Victor.

* Hilary puts pressure on Devon (Bryton James) to get what she wants.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 14-18, 2016)

Nikki faces a reversal of fortune

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of March 14 2016.

* Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) faces a reversal of fortune.

* Jack (Peter Bergman) flexes his authority at Jabot.

* Jack and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) clash.

* Nick (Joshua Morrow) confides in Sharon (Sharon Case)

* Noah (Robert Adamson) deals with the consequences of his actions.

* Victoria (Amelia Heinle) wants to make things right with Victor (Eric Braeden).

* Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) revels in Noah and Marisa's (Sofia Pernas) problems.

* Marisa lunges at Luca.

* Sage (Kelly Sullivan) clashes with Nick.

* Noah hears the verdict.

* Cane (Daniel Goddard) and Lily (Christel Khalil) come to a decision about their relationship.

* Marisa hopes to keep Summer (Hunter King) and Luca apart.

* Sharon's (Sharon Case) past haunts her.

* Y&R is pre-empted due to CBS coverage of the 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament on March 17 and March 18

Yvette Nicole Brown To Guest Star in 'The Young and the Restless'

Yvette Nicole Brown

Community and The Odd Couple star Yvette Nicole Brown is shooting a guest appearance on The Young and the Restless this week, according to TV Line.

Brown will appear as a reporter alongside Peter Bergman (Jack), Gina Tognoni (Phyllis) and Jason Thompson (Billy) in the episode scheduled to air on April 4.

Brown told TV Line, "The people at CBS found out that I’m a freakin’ fangirl. And they were like, ‘Do you want to go to Genoa City?’ And I’m like, ‘Um, yeah.’ It was probably one of the most exciting calls I have ever received. The only thing that could equal it is if I were to get a call to be on Sesame Street.”

'The Young and the Restless' Star Jason Thompson Visits 'The Talk'

Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson is set to appear on The Talk. Thompson has been booked on the show to discuss his new role as Billy Abbott on CBS’s 'The Young and the Restless'. He is slated to visit the show this Monday Feb 15, 2016.

Thompson has been sensational since he debuted as Billy, and it's nice to see CBS promoting his arrival to the network!

I would love to hear his thoughts about the chemistry he shares with both Amelia Heinle (Victoria), and Gina Tognoni! (Phyllis)

The Talk airs Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT

We miss you on General Hospital Jason, but nice to see you doing so well on The Young and the Restless.

Why Are There Two Jack Abbotts on 'The Young and the Restless'?

Two Jack Abbotts: Fake Jack and Real Jack

On Tuesday's episode of The Young and the Restless, it was revealed that Kelly Andrews (Cady McClain) was alive and holding Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) hostage. But how is that possible when viewers spent the hour watching Jack marry Phyllis Newman (Gina Tognoni)? It looks like there are two Jacks now and the one that married Phyllis is an imposter.

But when did Fake Jake take over Real Jack's life? Was Fake Jack the one who had sex with Kelly at the Underground before it collapsed? Fake Jake definitely was the hacker at Jabot, and Billy (Burgess Jenkins) has video evidence. How long has Real Jack been held captive? What does Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) have to do with all this? Is Fake Jake the person meeting Victor in the confessional booth?

'The Young and the Restless' Sneak Peek: Victor Stabs Phyllis With a Needle

Dylan plans on taking care of Joe.  Will Joe end up dead?

In a new promo for CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, Victor (Eric Braeden) picks up a needle and stabs Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) in a scene so silly and over the top it must be someone's dream or hallucination. Y&R has been guilty on multiple occasions lately of airing an over-the-top or super-sexy promo only to have it turn out to be a dream or fantasy sequence. In this case, that would be better than the scene actually taking place.

It has been years since the writers at Y&R have really understood what makes Victor Newman tick, instead portraying him as a supervillain a la James Stenbeck (As the World Turns) or Stefano DiMera (Days of our Lives). In the upcoming scene, Victor is in Helena Cassadine (General Hospital) territory.

"Maybe it's a good idea if you went back into a coma," Victor tells Phyllis in the promo before grabbing a needle to thrust into her hand as she lets out her trademark scream. That's when she'll wake up or snap out of it, right? This can't possibly actually take place.

Watch a sneak peek below and let us know if you think this is a dream.

'The Young and the Restless' Preview: Nick Newman and his Exes

Julianne Morris Polaha, Jennifer Gareis, Sharon Case, Gina Tognoni, Jessica Collins, Joshua Morrow

There's no escaping exes with an axe to grind on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of November 24-28, 2014.

On Tuesday, November 25, Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow) reflects on his life, which includes ex-girlfriends and ex-wives like Amy Wilson (Julianne Morris Polaha), Grace Turner (Jennifer Gareis), Sharon Collins Newman (Sharon Case), Phyllis Summers Newman (Gina Tognoni) and Avery Collins (Jessica Collins).

Watch the new Y&R promo below for a sneak peek.

Watch 'The Young and the Restless' Stars Scott Elrod, Burgess Jenkins, Gina Tognoni & Justin Hartley on 'The Talk' (Video)

New The Young and the Restless actors Scott Elrod, Justin Hartley, Burgess Jenkins and Emmy winner Gina Tognoni visited The Talk on Friday, October 24.

Jenkins took over the role of Billy Abbott on the soap in June. Tognoni debuted as the new Phyllis Summers Newman in August. Elrod first appeared at the end of September as Avery's ex, Joe Clark. Hartley is scheduled to debut in the role of Adam Newman on November 5.

Hartley was asked what he could reveal about the new Adam.

"They've done a really great job of getting me in there, getting my story out really quickly, and moving on," Hartley revealed.

Tognoni joked about learning not to drink coffee when portraying a character in a coma.

Watch their segment below:

'The Young and the Restless' Stars Scott Elrod, Justin Hartley, Burgess Jenkins and Gina Tognoni Visit 'The Talk' on October 24

The Young and the Restless newcomers Scott Elrod, Justin Hartley, Burgess Jenkins and Gina Tognoni
will appear on The Talk, Friday, October 24.

CBS continues a trend of cross promoting its daytime shows when four recent additions to the cast of The Young and the Restless appear on The Talk. Actors Scott Elrod, Justin Hartley, Burgess Jenkins and Emmy winner Gina Tognoni will visit the talk show on Friday, October 24.

Jenkins took over the role of Billy Abbott on the soap in June. Tognoni debuted as the new Phyllis Summers Newman in August. Elrod first appeared at the end of September as Avery's ex, Joe Clark. Hartley is scheduled to debut in the role of Adam Newman on November 5.

The Talk is hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood. The October 24 episode will include news anchor Pat Harvey of KCBS-TV, Los Angeles as guest co-host; Neil Patrick Harris discussing his new autobiography; and chef Reed Alexander, who cooks a rustic roasted chicken dinner.