There seems to be a breakdown in communication over at The Young and the Restless. While the show’s top executive says an exiting actress is still a big part of the show, the performer went on the record to let viewers know her show status is indeed inactive. What’s going on?
Mal Young, Y&R’s head writer and executive producer, recently indicated in a published interview that Eileen Davidson’s imminent exit as Ashley wasn’t going to be for very long.
Young said Davidson is just taking a break and that she’s still a big part of the show.
He explained she’ll be in and out for a while and then come back for a big, new storyline.
Davidson, however, begs to differ and doesn’t exactly share Young’s assertion as to what her status with the show is.
The Emmy-winning actress tweeted that she has indeed left Y&R as of last week, adding that she is not taking a ‘break’ from Y&R.
She did say that she would be “open to coming back for a party or something possibly down the line” but not a big story.
Davidson’s exit from the show isn’t the only change Y&R has gone through this year. Melissa Claire Egan (ex-Chelsea) and Mishael Morgan (ex-Hilary) have left the show…continue reading on the next page —>
Davidson’s exit from the show isn’t the only change Y&R has gone through this year. Melissa Claire Egan (ex-Chelsea) and Mishael Morgan (ex-Hilary) have left the show.
Christel Khalil (Lily) is on recurring status. Reports are that Doug Davidson (Paul) and Christian LeBlanc (Michael) are also on recurring status with the top-rated soap.
So who’s right? Young, who’s stating that Ashley’s not really gone? Or, is Davidson to be believed, saying that Ashley has truly left the building?
Stay tuned to find out!
The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times.
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