Don Diamont plays Bill Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. His alter ego could reunite with Katie. In the meantime, Don Diamont reflected on the perfect love story for Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless.
Key Takeaways
- Don Diamont attended the 2025 Daytime Emmys with his wife, Cindy Ambuehl.
- She was almost cast as Ashley Abbott on Y&R.
- There was a love story involving Brad Carlton and Ashley.
- Instead, Diamont and Ambuehl ended up falling in love in real life.
Call Me By My Name
At the 2025 Daytime Emmys, Diamont supported the cast of B&B, including the winner and breakout star, Lisa Yamada. He spoke to Swooon on the red carpet, who published the interview on Friday, October 31.
Diamont shared that his wife affectionately calls him “Donald.” Everyone in his inner circle calls him Donald. His name is “Don” when he kicked off his acting and modeling career.
Remember The Time?
The two met on the set of The Young and the Restless. At the time, Diamon played Brad Carlton. There was an idea of having Brad fall in love with Ashley Abbott, now played by Eileen Davidson.
Ambuehl was almost cast for the role. “Oh, she should have gotten it,” Diamont exclaimed. “No question about that. I mean, how do I make it sound like I’m not just saying that? But I’m not.”
Diamont hyped up his wife on the red carpet. He claimed that she “killed” her audition. “Her look was right. Her performance was spot on,” he added. There was the possibility of a romance blossoming between Brad and Ashley.
Real-Life Romance
The couple ended up falling in love in real life. Ambuehl and Diamont have been married since 2012. They ended up with a happier ending than most daytime TV couples.
Diamont was asked what about Ambuehl makes him swoon? Laughter is what keeps these two together. “She makes me laugh until my stomach hurts, and she’s just the complete package,” he gushed.
He also went on to call her “brilliant, beautiful, and funny.” He praised her for being a “wonderful mom and an incredible wife.” Ambuehl joked that she has a long list of things that she loves about “Donald.”
Diamont has been at the center of a heated storyline on B&B involving Luna (Lisa Yamada), who was taken into the authorities. Now, he’s focused on his family.
As for Diamont, their busy schedule doesn’t interfere with their marriage. They always make time for date night. B&B’s Don Diamont Celebrates Lunch, Hollywood-Style.
