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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Stay tuned! I've got exclusive interviews coming soon ;)

🔗 www.thetvwatercooler.com/2025/11/soap... #YR

Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Bryton James:

Best: Devon is incredibly loyal to those who do right by him and his family.
Worst: Acts without thinking too often.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Mishael Morgan:

Best: Amanda tries to do the right thing in every area of her life.
Worst: She is too trusting, especially in a place like Genoa City!

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Hayley Erin

Best: Claire is very adaptive.
Worst: Inherently a bit manipulative

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Jason Thompson:

Best: Billy is very honest (or “tries his best to find interesting ways to not lie”).

Worst: No comment – suggested asking his character’s ex-wives!

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Peter Bergman:

Best: Jack is loyal to his family.
Worst: Too quick to anger and “hot under the collar.”

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

The actors were asked to name their character’s best and worst qualities.

MTS:

Best: Nikki’s values and is loyal to her family (including Victor and her grandchildren).

Worst: Was initially a selfish and poor parent when her children were young (but is not like that anymore).

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Peter Bergman shared a heartfelt tribute to the late daytime actor Tristan Rogers (Colin Atkinson; also Robert Scorpio on General Hospital), describing him as a “lovely human being,” “humble, so sweet,” and a big loss for the daytime family. #GH

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Melody Thomas Scott revealed her one remaining storyline wish: to see Nikki “go stark raving mad,” like Sharon once did.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Jason Thompson described the rigorous filming schedule: the cast shoots five or six episodes in four days, with most scenes completed in just “one take,” often “going straight to tape” like a play, and they usually don’t film on Mondays.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Melody Thomas Scott shared that the writing process has changed significantly over the show’s 50+ years, as there is currently no in-person writers’ room, with the writers spread out across the country.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Bryton James (Davon) spoke about his close, familial off-camera relationship with Christel Khalil (Lily), whom he met when they were children while filming Family Matters.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Mishael Morgan (Amanda/Hilary) described the process of creating two distinct characters, saying she intentionally “went the other direction” when creating Amanda so as not to replicate the beloved Hilary.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Hayley Erin (Claire) expressed her gratitude for returning to Y&R in a new role (she previously played Abby when she was younger), calling Claire “interesting and unpredictable” as her manipulative “other face is starting to come out.”

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Peter Bergman (Jack) noted that he and Melody Thomas Scott have been in daytime television for 46 years each.
He also praised the Abbott family cast members (which include Eileen Davidson’s Ashley and Beth Maitland’s Traci), calling them “amazing.”

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Jason Thompson (Billy) will soon celebrate ten years on the show, praising the cast’s support and camaraderie. He emphasized the show’s importance to Canadian fans, including his 96-year-old grandmother who has watched since day one!

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) began the discussion by reflecting on the profound meaning of receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, noting that it brought back memories of her childhood acting classes and a legacy for her family.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

The discussion covered career milestones, memorable rivalries, off-screen friendships, character analyses, and the demanding production schedule of a daytime soap opera.

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

Hosted by Global’s The Morning Show’s Jeff McArthur and Carolyn MacKenzie, the event featured Melody Thomas Scott, Peter Bergman, Bryton James, Hayley Erin, Jason Thompson & Mishael Morgan! #YR

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 19h

#YR Fans 👋 Global TV hosted a special evening with the stars of The Young and the Restless and lucky fans last night in Toronto, and I got to attend! Here's an event recap ⤵️ #Soaps

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 2d

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Days of our Lives’ Star Deidre Hall to Appear on ‘Star Trek’ 🖖⏳

www.thetvwatercooler.com/2025/11/deid... #DAYS #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #SNW #StarTrekSNW

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 13d

Big thanks to @paramountplusca.bsky.social! Was great chatting with Michael Weatherly & Cote de Pablo

🎤 Q&A Recap: www.thetvwatercooler.com/2025/10/ncis...

🕵🏻‍♂️ Michael Weatherly Interview: www.thetvwatercooler.com/2025/10/mich...

🕵️‍♀️ Cote de Pablo Interview: www.thetvwatercooler.com/2025/10/cote...

Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 13d

💖 For the Fans, With Love: Cote says the show is truly "for the fans" who kept asking what happened next! She's thrilled that streaming allows audiences around the globe to watch immediately. At its core, this is a story about love and family sticking together! #NCISTonyAndZiva

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 13d

Cote confirmed that filming in Europe was a "dream," as they lived there for half a year! But here’s the big reveal:

• The Main Location: They shot exclusively in Hungary, in Budapest! 🤫 #NCISTonyAndZiva

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Jeevan @thetvwatercooler.com · 13d

Cote de Pablo talks about returning to the NCIS universe for her new series, and she shared that this project has been a long time coming! #NCISTonyAndZiva

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