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Y&R: December Discussion
Topic Started: Dec 1 2014, 01:36 AM (7,864 Views)
Sammie Jo
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Renegade_Killerbee
Dec 21 2014, 12:34 PM
nananana7
Dec 18 2014, 07:28 PM
Kate Linder (Esther) was at a charity event on December 7th in Toronto. She assured fans that CLB is not leaving.
See, I hate it when co-stars do stuff like that.

Soap Opera Digest ran an interview about two weeks ago with Christian LeBlanc and he flat out said that he did not know if his character was going to die or not.

And that's the right response.

Had he said, "Heck no, Michael won't die!" or anything else that implied, he continues to live, well it sort of ruins this cancer story line.

I mean, why invest in it, when we know he will go through chemo, probably lose his hair (another Emmy reel for LeBlanc) and then get better. Why even bother. If there was even a possibility that a core character like him were to die, it would make for compelling drama.

There should have been a tighter no comment rule from all involved but then again Kate Linder probably doesn't even get invites to those meetings. I haven't seen Esther in a year.
They shouldn't have to go to a meeting to know not to spoil the SL!
Maybe Kate is really Esther. lol
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BlissfulLily
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and when they do shit like that they should get hauled in and be talked to about spoiling spoilers.
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ratfink
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I hope Christian Le Blanc does not go. I lost a nephew to cancer today. He gave it a good long 2 yr battle. I think they will have Mikey get over this thing...
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BlissfulLily
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So sorry to hear about your nephew. :( Hugz
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nananana7
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hugs from me, also
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nananana7
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Renegade_Killerbee
Dec 21 2014, 12:34 PM
nananana7
Dec 18 2014, 07:28 PM
Kate Linder (Esther) was at a charity event on December 7th in Toronto. She assured fans that CLB is not leaving.
See, I hate it when co-stars do stuff like that.

Soap Opera Digest ran an interview about two weeks ago with Christian LeBlanc and he flat out said that he did not know if his character was going to die or not.

And that's the right response.

Had he said, "Heck no, Michael won't die!" or anything else that implied, he continues to live, well it sort of ruins this cancer story line.

I mean, why invest in it, when we know he will go through chemo, probably lose his hair (another Emmy reel for LeBlanc) and then get better. Why even bother. If there was even a possibility that a core character like him were to die, it would make for compelling drama.

There should have been a tighter no comment rule from all involved but then again Kate Linder probably doesn't even get invites to those meetings. I haven't seen Esther in a year.


Kate Linder organized the event herself. It was a benefit for the March of Dimes.

I believe that here is the reason Kate Linder gave the statement: In order to counteract some rumor that had been circulating for a few months claiming that Michael would be killed off (CLB fired) -- the rumor had been going around even before Michael knew he had cancer. The rumor was some prank or random gossip that had gotten typed up and posted online as if it were real, and kept resurfacing. I was aware of this rumor but never posted it anywhere because I knew it was a fake rumor.

Kate Linder was just doing damage control. She wasn't trying to reveal a storyline. She was trying to counteract a rumor that had been spread. The fans at the event probably asked her about the rumor that CLB was fired. I wasn't at the event but that is my *speculation*.

I'm not sure whether Kate Linder actually said "Michael lives". The place where I saw this mentioned was a summary of the entire soap star charity event in Toronto where several things were summarized -- it didn't give her full quote. It's possible she said something vague. I don't know. All I know is that the reporter mentioned that she reassured fans.
Here's the story on the charity event where she made the statement:
http://daytimeroyaltyonline.com/topic/9211212/1/

Edited by nananana7, Dec 22 2014, 09:29 AM.
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I suggest reading the interview that Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman gave about the storyline -- they didn't give away whether Michael lives or dies. Not really any spoilers, but they talked about the types of struggles they faced as actors -- as well as the types of struggles their characters are facing.

They said the episode that will air on Dec. 24 was one of the most intense scenes they've ever filmed.

They did imply that amongst the many angles of the storyline being explored, one emphasis being played out is about how Michael feels about this as a man, afraid of the possible complications and side effects from the treatments.

This makes it different from other soap dangerous illness storylines. The whole aspect of how Michael is afraid of losing his sexuality. Has there ever been a soap storyline where a man fears this? I don't know.

Read the interview with Christian and Tracey:
http://daytimeroyaltyonline.com/topic/9210524/1
Edited by nananana7, Dec 22 2014, 10:09 AM.
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BlissfulLily
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I like realistic storylines, we don't get them real often. Never see a DWI storyline, someone is always drinking. Suicide.
Sadly that stuff happens...
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Sammie Jo
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ratfink
Dec 22 2014, 05:02 AM
I hope Christian Le Blanc does not go. I lost a nephew to cancer today. He gave it a good long 2 yr battle. I think they will have Mikey get over this thing...
Sorry to hear that, {{{{hugs}}}}
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ratfink
Dec 22 2014, 05:02 AM
I hope Christian Le Blanc does not go. I lost a nephew to cancer today. He gave it a good long 2 yr battle. I think they will have Mikey get over this thing...
ratfink, I am so sorry to hear about your nephew. May he rest In Peace.
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ratfink
Dec 22 2014, 05:02 AM
I hope Christian Le Blanc does not go. I lost a nephew to cancer today. He gave it a good long 2 yr battle. I think they will have Mikey get over this thing...
Sorry for your loss... May he rest in peace.
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Sorry for your loss ratfink. Cancer hits very close to home for me as well.
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Sammie Jo
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Dammit Victor! WTH are you up to with Joe? I sure hope it's going to be a double cross.
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3WishGenie
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#TeamXander

Of course it was going to be Victor. There really are no other options. All the other players are far to dumb to pull off something like this.
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Sammie Jo
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3WishGenie
Dec 23 2014, 04:34 PM
Of course it was going to be Victor. There really are no other options. All the other players are far to dumb to pull off something like this.
I think Ashley has some smarts, I think she has figured out Tobias is a spy and I bet it won't take too long if she hasn't already, figured out that 2+2 =Victor.
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Mrs. H and Mr. B

Sammie Jo
Dec 23 2014, 07:07 PM
3WishGenie
Dec 23 2014, 04:34 PM
Of course it was going to be Victor. There really are no other options. All the other players are far to dumb to pull off something like this.
I think Ashley has some smarts, I think she has figured out Tobias is a spy and I bet it won't take too long if she hasn't already, figured out that 2+2 =Victor.
Oh, Ashley most definitely knows. She caught him in the office alone taking pictures of documents, so she's setting him up for sure!!
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I am so pleasantly surprised with Chelsea and NuAdam's chemistry. I don't know if it's him or the writing, but JH feels like Adam. He has a new face but the same sarcasm and ticks are still there. I like that. How can they cast Adam and Phyllis so perfectly, and Billy so terribly? Was it even the same casting director? :glare:
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Part of their chemistry is because they are friends outside of the show, that helps. But JH is Adam. He has the snark without being overly mean. He's a smart ass and the part is HIS.
GT is Phyllis, not much more to say than that. As for Billy... he's doing alright but he's not Billy Miller and we won't be getting Billy Miller back so, I guess we get used to it huh?
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Sammie Jo
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BlissfulLily
Dec 24 2014, 08:44 AM
Part of their chemistry is because they are friends outside of the show, that helps. But JH is Adam. He has the snark without being overly mean. He's a smart ass and the part is HIS.
GT is Phyllis, not much more to say than that. As for Billy... he's doing alright but he's not Billy Miller and we won't be getting Billy Miller back so, I guess we get used to it huh?
What's missing from this Billy is the smartass remarks, and the impish look on his face. This one is too serious.
I love the new Adam & Phyliss!
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Good gravy, must Dullan be on every single day?!!!!

Guess I'll switch over to Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield on CNN.

Or check out Facespace. :ermm:
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