Nelson usually gets it right. Let's see...

for now on, I ain't going to listen to any word or rumor Nelson Branco puts out, It's just all lies like this

They do.

But how many after?

Exactly.

Keith Hamilton Cobb, Jamia Simone Nash and Eva Marcille are not mixed - at least not bi-racial.

Jamia's recurring.

Well, Branco is now reporting that Bry-ton is indeed going to be bumped to recurring, he just "hasn't been told yet". Shemar Moore apparently was pissed cause LML never asked him back while she was at the helm... so we will likely see him back in the future. There is some buzz that they may ask Vivica Fox to reprise her role as Stephanie, now I can be down with that!! Vivica Fox is an actress that actually has TALENT! I say bump Marcille, and bring on the FOX!

Well, Branco is now reporting that Bry-ton is indeed going to be bumped to recurring, he just "hasn't been told yet". Shemar Moore apparently was pissed cause LML never asked him back while she was at the helm... so we will likely see him back in the future. There is some buzz that they may ask Vivica Fox to reprise her role as Stephanie, now I can be down with that!! Vivica Fox is an actress that actually has TALENT! I say bump Marcille, and bring on the FOX!

I'll wait until it's confirmed, as we've heard from the actor himself that he isn't recurring.

I doubt Shemar will ever be on Y&R again, especially since he's contractually obligated to appear on Criminal Minds. Also, after the way he bashed soaps after making it in primetime, he'd be a huge hypocrite.

How did Shemar bash soap operas? What did he say?

I'll wait until it's confirmed, as we've heard from the actor himself that he isn't recurring.

I doubt Shemar will ever be on Y&R again, especially since he's contractually obligated to appear on Criminal Minds. Also, after the way he bashed soaps after making it in primetime, he'd be a huge hypocrite.

Pretty much.

I'll wait until it's confirmed, as we've heard from the actor himself that he isn't recurring.

I doubt Shemar will ever be on Y&R again, especially since he's contractually obligated to appear on Criminal Minds. Also, after the way he bashed soaps after making it in primetime, he'd be a huge hypocrite.

Since both shows are CBS, there would be no problem with him appearing on Y&R whatsoever... just like when Rowell was on Diagnosis Murder. Actors many times are signed to contracts with the newtork, and not production companies... it depends on the show. That's how Kevin Dobson got his gig on Knots Landing, he still had tons of time left on his contract after Kojak was cancelled, so he did guest spots, and then finally that spot on Knots openend up, and they dropped him in.

How did Shemar bash soap operas? What did he say?

He did not bash soaps. He did not.

I'll try to find the quote, but what he said was that he had done it, he had paid his dues, and there was nothing to be served by going back.

This is it: Indeed, he says if he could come back, he would! We now know when he says "politically" his time is done, it probably refers to the fact that LML didn't want him back. Indeed, he pretty much affirms that in the second red quote. The third quote pretty graciously says that prime time won't hire him if he doesn't embrace prime time. That is fair and accurate. No disrespect there...just honesty.

Soap Opera Weekly: After all these years, this is the first time you've ruled out a return to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Why?

Shemar Moore: This is the fist time I've ever been on a hit show. The first time I'm pretty sure that I'm going to make my money and pay my bills. Fourteen years I've been out here, hustling, playing the game, taking chances. It's not that I don't want to go back. If there were a way to continue to tell those stories but still do my prime-time gig and eventually chase Jamie (Foxx), Denzel (Washington), Will (Smith) and all those guys. I've come a long way and I've got a long way to go.

Weekly: Do you miss life at Y&R?

Moore: I do turn on the show randomly. I miss it, because I have so many memories, but politically and creatively speaking, my time is done. Things have changed over there. The top brass has changed. I love Kristoff (St. John, Neil) and we keep up on the phone from time to time. He's the big brother I've never had. I need people who can relate, and that was Tonya (Lee Williams) and Kristoff.

Weekly: How would you feel if the show recast Malcolm?

Moore: I'm not going to hate on the guy. He's an actor trying to work just like I was, but my career was born on Y&R. Without it, I wouldn't be here on a top 10 show. I had to earn my stripes. When a lot of people were bartending and going to classes that may or may not work, I got paid to practice through a cool character on a high-profile soap. Once my chops deepened, the show embraced me and let me bring that character to life through their words. To this day, people give me love for Y&R. That character was so close to home, and I grew as a person in my time being Malcolm Winters, so the idea of somebody else playing him..... Business is business; the show must go on. It won't be the end of me, but it's a compliment when someone lets you come, do your run, spread your wings and fly. It's [like] when they retire your jersey in sports. There's only one No. 32 for the Lakers, and I don't think they'll recast Malcolm.

Weekly: Were you sad that you didn't get to play the Lily/Daddy stuff?

Moore: Sure, but Lily's getting older. Sooner or later, I'm going to be grandpa at Lily's [next] wedding. I did eight solid years on that show. That's a long time. I miss the fans. I miss that world, because it was very good to me. They embraced the hell out of me. But it's been a difficult transition to get into prime time. The trick is to get people to realize no, I'm not on Y&R. I'm off doing my thing. But it's what I'm known for. It was the first thing you asked me about.

Weekly: Is your role on CRIMINAL MINDS changing perceptions?

Moore: My fans have followed me and maintained their love and support, but now there's a whole new group of viewers. To them, I'm not Malcolm, I'm not Shemar Moore, I'm "That guy from CRIMINAL MINDS," which is a good thing. Credibility-wise, it's almost like this last 14 years didn't happen and I'm the new kid on the block. There are doors opening up that I couldn't get through when I was on a soap opera. I'm one step closer to that feature-film world. I wasn’t even on the radar until now. Now, I'm one of about 11 African-American male actors in prime time. That's an interesting group to be a part of.

I hate it when people get trashed for saying nothing wrong!

^He'd still look like a hypocrite if he came back. If "his time is done" then he shouldn't entertain the idea of coming back.

^He'd still look like a hypocrite if he came back. If "his time is done" then he shouldn't entertain the idea of coming back.

But things have changed. If he is feeling more secure in his primetime gig, with LML gone, as a favor to the Bells, maybe to introduce a new character for a day...I wouldn't feel it was hypocrisy.

That said, he's basically right. I think he should stay away for many reasons (including...don't awaken the specter of Malcolm unless you're willing to commit to it again). Let him give Primetime and Movies a shot. If, down the road, they don't work and Y&R is still on and it makes sense for him to come back...I would not see it as any hypocrisy or problem.

^He'd still look like a hypocrite if he came back. If "his time is done" then he shouldn't entertain the idea of coming back.

Yep.

^He'd still look like a hypocrite if he came back. If "his time is done" then he shouldn't entertain the idea of coming back.

Hypocrite or not, he can bring his FINE self back to Y&R anytime as far as I'm concerned.

Hypocrite or not, he can bring his FINE self back to Y&R anytime as far as I'm concerned.

To use a phrase from someone else around these parts:

Amen