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The Young And The Restless spoilers indicate that Robert Newman, who is best known for his role as Josh Lewis on Guiding Light, is set to replace the exiting Richard Burgi. Burgi recently announced his departure from The Young And The Restless. Newman will begin airing next month.
The Young And The Restless – Ashland Locke Recast
Richard Burgi has played the role of Ashland on The Young And The Restless for the past year. However, Burgi did not renew his contract and announced a few days ago that he was done with the show. Burgi did not announce his last air date or Ashland’s fate but he has become very important to the show. However, answers are starting to immerge with the reveal of the Newman recast. Will Ashland’s cancer resurge while we are waiting for the actor switch to take place? Will the recast happen without a break to avoid disrupting the story between Ashland and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle)? Could the couple move on as a power couple now that Ashland has been recast?
The Young And The Restless – Newman’s New Role
The Young And The Restless’ Newman played the evil Kirk Cranston for a short stint on NBC’s Santa Barbara. Of Course, Cranston was a very disturbed man who tortured Eden Capwell (Marcy Walker) as well as her boyfriend Cruz Castillo (A Martinez). Cranston even tried to kill the couple with the help of Gina DeMott (Robin Matson) at one point.
However, Newman is better known for playing good guy Josh opposite Reva Lewis (Kim Zimmer). Of course, Newman is probably thrilled to pay a different type of character on The Young And The Restless.
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Y&R Spoilers – Victoria Is Impressed With Ashland
The Young And The Restless’ Victoria may not know Ashland very well but she is impressed with the man. Ashland may even remind Victoria of her father, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Now that Robert has taken over the role, Ashland doesn’t have to be written off. Could Ashland and Victoria become the power couple everyone knows they can be? What do fans have to look forward to now that Victoria and Ashland will continue into the new year? Is Ashland Victoria’s true soulmate?
Now that Newman has returned to daytime after concentrating on his stage career for some time, it will be nice to see what he does with Ashland’s character. Will Newman turn Ashland into a likable guy? Could Victoria soften her husband up now that they are married and turn him into a better man altogether? Fans are excited to see what changes will come to Ashland’s character now that Newman has stepped into the role.
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Liked Richard Burgi as Ashland very much, even tho he was a bit older than usual Victoria partners – but Robert Newman as replacement! wow – he is too old looking for the part & lacks Burgi's charisma & as Richard Burgi doesn't want to continue in role or if they stupidly let him go, they should just let the character DIE – I couldn't stomach watching old Robert Newman & it just would ruin the story line for me. I really don't get the writers or casting bosses!???
I totally agree!