Victor Newman is learning about the power of AI on The Young and the Restless. But his portrayer, Eric Braeden, is realizing that with technology comes rumors. Some AI-generated news sites have gone viral, spreading rumors about your favorite soap stars.
Key Takeaways
- Eric Braeden shut down a rumor that went rampant.
- Fans feared the worst for the soap actor, who was diagnosed with cancer.
- Braeden has been cancer-free for two years.
- Another rumor swirled that he was leaving the show, which he also shut down.
Is Eric Braeden Cancer Free?
It’s been a busy weekend for Eric Braeden, who has been at the center of bizarre rumors lately. He addressed two rumors on his official Facebook page.
The first rumor was a fake post from The Young and the Restless Lover Facebook page, an unofficial page not associated with the soap that showed a candid photo of the soap vet along with the caption, “Young & Restless’ Eric Braeden Battling Final Stage of Cancer—Fans Offer Love and Support.”
Braeden reposted the account with the update, “I have been cancer-free for the last 2 years, thank the doctors and my early diagnosis!” Fans took to the comments section to thank him for sharing this pertinent update. Meanwhile, others shared their personal experiences with cancer.
Braeden Addresses Y&R Exit Rumors
In just a few hours, another wild rumor popped up online. This time, The Young and the Restless Lover shared that the soap legend was planning his exit from the CBS soap. The headline reads, “Eric Braeden Says ‘Goodbye’ on Instagram — Announced his Official Exit from Young and Restless.”
The accompanying photo showed Braeden with his Y&R co-stars Tracey E. Bregman, Christian LeBlanc, Michelle Stafford, and Courtney Hope. Braeden reposted the account with the following: “SIMPLY NOT TRUE!!!”
Y&R fans can breathe a sigh of relief because Victor Newman remains the top dog in Genoa City. One fan wrote, “Someone is always stirring the pot.” Another fan joked, “‘Billy Boy’ and Jack have been trying to get rid of Victor for years.”
Other fans said they almost had a “heart attack” upon reading this rumor. This isn’t the first time that Braeden has had to shut down rumors about him. While he does use Instagram, he never announced his departure from the show on the platform.
As always, you can get the truth from Braeden himself. You can follow him on his official Instagram account and Facebook page to get the latest updates about him.
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