The Young and the Restless will have a standalone episode for Lauren and Michael, who are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. They are one of the most successful couples on the soap. Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman credit the writers, including the late William J. Bell, for their iconic love story. Yet, that doesn’t mean they won’t be without marital problems.
Key Takeaways
- Y&R is going all out for Michael and Lauren.
- The special episode will celebrate the longtime couple.
- Bregman and LeBlanc praised the writers for their epic love story.
- The co-stars also teased that they will enter “a dark place.”
Get Behind Michael and Lauren’s Romance
This week, Y&R viewers will learn about Michael’s and Lauren’s love story. That’s what their onscreen portrayers want to focus on at this present moment.
In an interview with Soaps.com, LeBlanc credited the writing team and the late William J. Bell, who had done most of the heavy lifting. “We are given these parts, Bill Bell started it off, and they have built our history step by step,” LeBlanc explained.
Their love story led to a long-standing relationship between the co-stars. Bregman admitted that she “won the co-star lottery” by filming with LeBlanc. “There’s so much love and respect and fun,” she remarked. Their chemistry and presence are felt through the screen whenever they’re on.
All About Y&R’s Standalone Episode
On Tuesday, December 9, Y&R will focus on Michael and Lauren as they celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. The two will dance, kiss, and reminisce about their journey to love.
Additionally, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) will ultimately crash the event, but it’s for the best. She wants to congratulate the couple who have been two of the strongest supporters for much of her life.
Phyllis needs as much support as possible right now. As Y&R fans already know, her fling with Cane (Billy Flynn) crashed and burned before it even started.
It seems like Lauren and Michael welcome Phyllis back with open arms. The spoilers suggest tension among the trio. However, Phyllis is too overjoyed over her friend’s milestone to ruin their special moment.
Are Michael and Lauren Doomed?
Romance is in the air for Michael and Lauren. But that doesn’t mean the positive vibes will last for long. Both characters have done their share of misdeeds over the years.
LeBlanc noted that their past could come back to haunt him. Does he mean Michael’s close ties to Victor Newman (Eric Braeden)? Bregman agreed with him, suggesting that their alter-egos could tip-toe back to the dark side.
“We come from a dark place, and from Michael’s point of view, she keeps him sane,” LeBlanc explained. “You see the darkness,” Bregman teased. “It would be a dark place. It would be really interesting,” LeBlanc noted.
Y&R fans fear for Michael’s future. They noticed that he had become a shadow of his former self, especially with his increasing issues with Victor.
