The Young and the Restless is heating up with drama and news both on and off the screen! Nate, who’s holding a baby with Elena by his side is getting a deja vu from the upcoming drama. Yep, this moment is very similar to how his mother Amy kept a major secret from Nate’s father for years. Thankfully, Elena hasn’t kept him in the dark! But there’s something else that’s bugging the fans. Find out!

Who’s Leaving Genoa City?

A cozy group shot of The Young and the Restless cast and crew making rounds. However, the burning question is, “Where’s Johnny?” Who else might be missing from this family scene? It’s none other than Eric Braeden who  has been playing the iconic Victor Newman for ages! Is he retiring? Well, Braeden has recently set the record straight on rumors of his retirement.

Celebrating 44 years as Victor, Braeden went live on Facebook to assure fans that he’s here to stay in Genoa City. “Retire? Never!” he declared, squashing any clickbait headlines suggesting otherwise. Moreover, as he approaches his 83rd birthday, Braeden shared his gratitude for being part of Y&R that reaches millions of fans.

The CBS soap actor joked that he’s “not about to start a new profession now!” Eric is clearly not only grateful but proud to continue entertaining fans as one of daytime TV’s most iconic characters. Furthermore, Braeden took a moment to acknowledge his fellow cast members and the demanding nature of soap acting. He lauded head writer Josh Griffith and the whole Y&R writing team.

Braeden noted they have “the hardest job” in making the storyline magic happen. And he didn’t stop there! The soap vet also gave a shout-out to his talented co-stars. These include Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki), Mark Grossman (Adam), Peter Bergman (Jack), and Amelia Heinle (Victoria). We get you Eric, it’s not a cakewalk to handle endless pages of dialogue with barely a day to prepare.

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Recently, Braeden recently posted a selfie that made waves on social media. He took a quick break with Y&R beauties Melissa Ordway Gaston (Abby) and Allison Lanier (Summer). The caption reads, “A little break in a long day with two beautiful and damn good actresses!” Wow, there’s literally no shortage of chemistry among this amazing cast. Don’t you think?

So, now worries folks as Braeden is in it for the long haul! In the meantime, keep reading Soap Opera Daily for more updates on The Young and the Restless. Sleep well because the Newmans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!