Commentary Y&R

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Y&R: Camryn Grimes

It’s been said that “no good deed goes unpunished.” That’s certainly how Mariah Copeland must have felt after acting as the surrogate mother to Abby…

By Michael Maloney September 19, 2021

Why Isn’t Young and the Restless’ Mariah Getting Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T?

Mariah Copeland did a very loving, giving, and brave thing on The Young and the Restless when she agreed to be a surrogate for Abby…

By Amber Sinclair September 17, 2021

Should The Young and the Restless Revisit ‘Shick’ Or Is It Too Late?

Nick Newman has spent most of his adult life on The Young and the Restless in love with Sharon Collins (now, Sharon Rosales). Alas, it…

By Amber Sinclair September 15, 2021

A Critic’s Review of The Young and the Restless: Trespasses and Errors

When it comes to The Young and the Restless, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days,…

By Garren Waldo September 12, 2021

This Young and the Restless Man Is Sharon’s True Soul Mate

Just when The Young and the Restless fans finally figured out that the upcoming triangle would be between Sharon Rosales, her husband, Rey Rosales, and…

By Alina Adams September 12, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Y&R: Peter Bergman

After finding a toy of Harrison’s that his grandson had left behind in the Abbott mansion before jetting off to Italy, The Young and the…

By Michael Maloney September 12, 2021

Why Is The Young and the Restless Wasting Mishael Morgan Yet Again?

Mishael Morgan’s first stint on The Young and the Restless, as Hilary Curtis, saw the actress being forced to change characterizations on what felt like…

By Alina Adams September 11, 2021

Tricia Cast Deserves A Big Storyline on The Young and the Restless

The Young and the Restless fans were thrilled when Tricia Cast popped up last year as Nina Webster for her son Chance’s wedding to Abby.…

By Michael Maloney September 10, 2021

Before They Were Soap Stars: Who Took Y&R’s Sharon Case For a Ride?

Sharon Case has been playing the coincidentally named Sharon Newman Rosales on The Young and the Restless since 1994. Believe it or not, she didn’t…

By Alina Adams September 10, 2021

More Young and the Restless Returns We Need To Make Happen Now

Daytime drama is fairly unique in that shows can bring back characters who’ve been off the canvas for months, years, and even decades. Returns are…

By Michael Maloney September 09, 2021

Phyllis and Jack’s Complicated Young and the Restless History

Jack Abbott and Phyllis Summers have been spending quite a bit of time with each other in recent weeks on The Young and the Restless,…

By Michael Maloney September 09, 2021

Why Young and the Restless Needs To Make Abby The Bad Girl We Need

Nothing stirs things up in Genoa City like a bad girl making sure she gets her way. While The Young and the Restless has tried…

By Diane Brounstein September 08, 2021

Why Eileen Davidson Needs To Return As Y&R’s Ashley Permanently

Eileen Davidson popped back up on The Young and the Restless as Ashley Abbott to meet her grandson, Dominic. However, it’s not enough. Y&R fans…

By Michael Maloney September 07, 2021

A Critic’s Review of The Young and the Restless: Posturing And Pairings

When it comes to The Young and the Restless, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days,…

By Garren Waldo September 05, 2021

The Young and the Restless Baby Mama Name Drama

On The Young and the Restless, Abby Newman-Abbott Chancellor named her new baby boy, Dominic. She did it to honor her little one’s sperm donor…

By Alina Adams September 05, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Y&R: Courtney Hope

Sally Spectra continues to fight an uphill battle against Genoa City’s hypocrites on The Young and the Restless. Her latest escapade had her facing down…

By Michael Maloney September 05, 2021

The Young and the Restless Has All The Elements But Where’s The Story?

The CBS soap The Young and the Restless has been number one in the ratings for decades and riding high on a wave of fan…

By Diane Brounstein September 03, 2021

One Actor From Each Soap Who’s Never Won A Daytime Emmy But Should

Susan Lucci got years of press for her failed attempt to win a Daytime Emmy for her portrayal of All My Children’s Erica Kane, until…

By Janet Di Lauro September 01, 2021

The Young and the Restless’ Kyle, Summer Return: Too Little, Too Late?

Fans barely got the chance to adjust to the exit of Kyle Abbott and Summer Newman, and now comes word that actors Michael Mealor and…

By Janet Di Lauro September 01, 2021

A Critic’s Review of The Young and the Restless: Deceptions All Around

When it comes to The Young and the Restless, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days,…

By Garren Waldo August 29, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Y&R: Melissa Ordway

Melissa Ordway, who plays Abby Newman-Abbott Chancellor, took a different approach to finding Mariah on The Young and the Restless. While others might have used…

By Michael Maloney August 29, 2021

Calling All Young and the Restless Abbotts: Abby Needs You

The Young and the Restless Abbott family pride themselves on being a close-knit brood (well, except for Keemo). Jack Abbott, especially, prides himself on being…

By Amber Sinclair August 26, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Y&R: Camryn Grimes

When praised for their acting abilities, many performers often give kudos to their scene partners saying their job is made easier by having such talented…

By Michael Maloney August 24, 2021

Top 10 Facts You May Not Know About 1960s Soap Operas

Televised daytime dramas flourished in the 1960s. Housewives were watching in droves, ratings were strong, and a pair of shows that are still standing today…

By Janet Di Lauro August 23, 2021