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Longtime Y&R Star To Exit!

In what is definitely a shocking development, Soap Opera Digest is reporting that longtime Y&R star, Don Diamont is leaving the show!

Diamont, who originated the role of Brad Carlton in 1985, has been a mainstay on the show for years, enjoying time as both a leading male and supporting cast member. SOD reports that Y&R isn't commenting on this developing news. SOS tried to reach a rep for Y&R but was unable to do so at press time. We'll continue to update you on the situation as needed.

This news is both surprising yet also not so much. Diamont enjoyed frontburner success during the tenure of former Y&R head writer Lynn Marie Latham. Upon her departure from the show, fans saw little to no Brad at all. The character hasn't done much in terms of having his own story, though it seemed Brad would be getting a little more to do now that he is aligned with Phyllis (Michelle Stafford).

Though Y&R remains the top rated soap, it too has suffered sagging ratings, and with the economy the way it is, the show will more than likely have to begin tightening the belt. Could Diamont be the first casualty at Y&R?


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ed hardy , February 22, 2010 | url
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I cannot believe that they are writing him off of the show!! He is one of the best actors!! He is why so many watch the show! His love/hate relationships.. I think that if they keep cutting all the actors and get "cheaper" ones to take the place, Y & R will NO LONGER be the #1 rated soap! This economy will not stay this way forever! What are Y & R going to do when it does finally bounce back & they have lost all of their greatest front running people...the ones that everyone tune into see?..I can see Y & R coming in last in the ratings..if at all!
Tara , February 06, 2009
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first it was dru and now brad. i cant believe they would even take him off the show. he is one of my favorites. the show just wouldnt be the same without him. the more they take off, and with whom they take off, i may not watch it anymore.
lissa , February 04, 2009
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With the firing of Don, I plan to re-evaluate if I will continue to watch the show. Don was in the top five of actors I like to watch. Hey who's next Victor?
YNRFAN20yrs , January 07, 2009

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