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Is Ashland leaving The Young and the Restless?

Will Ashland leave Y&R in 2022?
Genoa City just might be rid of the Locke Ness monster. Pic credit: CBS

The Young and the Restless fans wonder if Ashland (Robert Newman) is leaving the hit CBS soap opera.

It’s been over a year since Ashland first arrived in Genoa City as the ruthless business mogul and husband of Kyle’s (Michael Mealor) former fling, Tara (Elizabeth Leiner).

A lot has happened since then, including Ashland marrying Victoria (Amelia Heinle), getting his hands on Newman Enterprises, and faking cancer.

All of Ashland’s lying and scheming against the Newman family finally caught up to him. The fallout has been a roller-coaster ride for Y&R viewers.

Victoria got the upper hand in deceiving her husband by stealing all his money, which caused him to become unhinged.

Things came to a head this week, and now viewers can’t help but think Ashland’s days on the hit soap opera are over.

What happened to Ashland on The Young and the Restless?

The Young and the Restless spoilers tease that Nick (Joshua Morrow) finds a shocking discovery at Victoria’s house. One preview video gave fans a glimpse of Nick attacking Ashland after threatening his sister.

Today’s episode featured the showdown between Ashland, Nick, and Victoria. When Nick learned Ashland hurt Victoria, he punched him with Ashland, fell, and hit his head.

In true soap opera fashion, neither Victoria nor Nick could find a pulse and assume Ashland is dead. While waiting for Chance (Conner Floyd) to arrive, the Newman siblings step outside for a breather but return to find Ashland gone.

Is Ashland leaving Y&R in 2022?

All signs point to Ashland leaving Y&R for now. There’s not really anything more to be done with his storyline at this point other than to drive a new story. It seems that’s the direction the writers are going in too.

The question remains, though, did Ashland really die?

Ashland could not have been dead and walked out of Victoria’s house on his own.

Another option is someone could have moved the body without Nick or Victoria knowing. That’s a little far-fetched, but crazier things have happened in Genoa City.

Whatever the case, Victor (Eric Braeden) will pull the strings to keep his children safe.

The Young and the Restless has been very tight-lipped regarding this storyline so that viewers can expect more twists and turns. Neither Robert nor the CBS show has commented on his future on the soap opera either.

It sounds like Ashland could be gone for a little while but not forever. Then again, Y&R could have something completely different planned, so stay tuned.

Do you want Ashland to leave or stick around?

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS.

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Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Go

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Go away Ashland, terrible actor first of all, terrible story line since he’s been on, buh byeeeeee Ashland I hope

Mary Jefferies Newell
Mary Jefferies Newell
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Robert Newman is anything but a poor actor. I watched him for years as Josh Lewis on the Guiding Light.He was a great actor playing a good guy then. I hope he stays on Young and the Restless. He is easy on the eyes no matter what role he plays..

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????
2 years ago

OMG could it really happen that The Young and Restless is finally going to hear the fans and get rid of Ashland permanently-please say it’s so ??????

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Terrible actor?? You need to clean your eye glasses. Ashland brings so much to Y&R and he is refreshing.

Norman A. Weisgarber
Norman A. Weisgarber
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

I think he is a great actor much better than Adam. I want Ashland to remain on the show.

Debbie
Debbie
2 years ago

Ashlands story line is done.Time to move on.
As far as Adam he’s one of the reasons I watch.

Joan
Joan
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

I loved Robert Newman on The Guiding Light and always will he is a great actor! I wish him well in his new ventures! God Bless

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

No pulse, Victoria did cpr – he’s dead. I think Victors men took the body.

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Yes Victors involved.

Doris Kirby
Doris Kirby
2 years ago

Robert Is a wonderful actor. I too watched him for years on Guiding Light. Too bad they made him out a bad guy.

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Loved him as Josh on Guiding Light, wish he played a nice guy in Y&R.

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Robert is a great actor, please keep him on/

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

He is super creepy. I liked the prior one much better.

Pam
Pam
2 years ago

Y&R should make Ashland and Victoria a power couple for Victor is getting older. Breaking them up was the wrong direction to go. Ashland is a strong character like Victor.

barbara
barbara
2 years ago

He needs to take Victoria down.Teach her a lesson. Newmans need to pay.

Rozebud
Rozebud
2 years ago

I think he should stay but we all know there can’t be two kings and Victor is number one. Personally I’d like to see Victor gone. “You got that”? All he does is out his kids down.

Lynn Smith
Lynn Smith
2 years ago
Reply to  Rozebud

I agree. Put some new faces on

Sandra
Sandra
2 years ago

He should stay but I’d like to see him and Adam and Sally form a business together and be extremely competitive with Victoria. No more fighting with the two, he deserves better..

Debbie Paproky
Debbie Paproky
2 years ago

Yes. He can go. He’s too old for Victoria and the story he as no place good to go.

Phyllis
Phyllis
2 years ago

I love Robert Newman I remember him on the Guiding Light
He is a great actor

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

No somebody needs to give the Newman a run for their money

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

get rid of ashland and sally terrible actress as well

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Get rid of him! ASAP! Horrible storyline from the start! Nobody can replace Victor! You loose Victor, the Young and the Restless is done!

Margaret S Stipp
Margaret S Stipp
2 years ago

Good Bye Ashland

Linda Turner
Linda Turner
2 years ago

I remember when the Brooks family was the stars of Y&R. People said if Stuart Brooks left the show it would be the end. This was a very very long time ago. Victor was really a mean man. He locked up his wife’s lover in a cell in the basement. The met Nicky and started to change. Now another villain to give Victor a challenge. The show needs this storyline.

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

I believe he was on the guiding light

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Yea he was! He was Reva’s husband Josh

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Yes want him to stay

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Yes want him to stay!

Sam
Sam
2 years ago

Stay he is an amazing actor and could drive story for a long time.

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Ashland is a great addition to the cast!! Please don’t let another wonderful actor leave the show!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

Hit the road! Do not like this story line.

Mary Henry
Mary Henry
2 years ago

I hope Ashland sticks around!! Love Robert Newman, so good to see him back on daytime!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
2 years ago

I like the actor. Bring him back as his long lost twin! The good guy! ? Victoria needs a good love interest, and doesn’t that always happen on daytime???