Beyond the Gates has had its first major character death with Dr. Doug McBride on Thursday, September 25’s episode. But, as soap opera fans are wont to do, there was speculation that perhaps Jason Graham wasn’t going to be leaving the show. After all, a car wreck, even one that’s on fire, doesn’t always keep a good daytime character down. But it looks like Graham is leaving BTG, and his co-star Lauren Buglioli’s recent Instagram post has confirmed it.
Jason Graham Bids Farewell to BTG
Buglioli shared Graham’s wrap day with fans, posting a video to Instagram that shows the crew giving the actor a round of applause and cheers on BTG’s hospital set. He expressed, “I love you all. You guys are family for life,” as they returned the sentiment.
Off-camera, Buglioli said, “I love you, husband,” paying tribute to their characters on the soap. She plays Vanessa McBride, Fairmont Crest’s resident real estate agent, whose marriage to Doug was rocky due to his gambling addiction and her infidelity. Buglioli also shared a photo of her and Graham in front of the BTG logo.
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Vanessa is likely to be in for a grief arc in the wake of her husband’s death, especially since she was in Joey’s (Jon Lindstrom) bed when it happened. She doesn’t trust that her lover didn’t have anything to do with the upending of her life. It seems Doug may have met his untimely fate due to Joey’s nefarious deeds.
Could Doug McBride Return?
It’s always a sad day when soap fans have to say goodbye to an actor they’ve come to enjoy on-screen. BTG viewers did so earlier this year when Maurice Johnson exited the role of Ted Richardson. But the character stuck around with Keith D. Robinson stepping into the doctor’s loafers. The same cannot be said for Doug.
But a fiery car wreck does leave the door open for him to make a return one day. The writers could reveal he wasn’t the one burnt to a crisp, or they may pull a lever they’ve yet to use. BTG hasn’t cashed in on the capabilities of its plastic surgeons. So, if a face swap is needed to explain a recast, Ted might just get a call no one expects. And Vanessa could be in for another life-changing twist.
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