Kyle is on his way back to Genoa City, all grown up, and "it's fair to say Nikki is not his favorite person," confirmed Blake Hood, who is playing the now-college-age son of Jack Abbott and the late Diane Jenkins.

Blake, who many know from his recurring role on 90210 (Mark Driscoll), said Kyle has come back to town without an agenda, despite the fact that the woman (Nikki) who killed his mother is still living in Genoa City and has just rekindled a romance with Jack. "Kyle comes back to town to be close to his Dad, to move on with his life. I don't have it in for anyone. I want to live a happy, full life."

This is Blake's first role on a daytime drama. "I've played a lot of jerks - high school quarterbacks, bullies - even a rapist for a short stint. It's nice to play someone who's not written to be such a troublemaker," he said. Plus, since he's not replacing anyone, there's a freedom to "do whatever I want with the character. I haven't seen these people in 15 years so the relationships can be as new as they are to me because it's been so long."

Blake noted that he was initially taken aback by Y&R's pace. "One take and let's move on - that was a surprise. You have to learn how to use what little rehearsal time you have."

Blake's co-stars have helped with the transition to daytime and made him feel welcome. He noted that his onscreen Dad, Peter Bergman (Jack), "is so gracious, cares so much about being good. Not just himself but collectively. Every day he says, 'How can I make this the best it can be?'" Blake said onscreen cousin Marcy Rylan (Abby) "has been a sweetheart," and shared that he had a short scene with Eric Braeden (Victor) on his first day of taping. "Working with Eric is different than working with anyone else," he said. "And it's delightful - he's awesome."

When last we saw Kyle, he was headed off to boarding/ hockey school. Interestingly, Blake played hockey all through high school in his native Dallas. These days, though, you're more likely to find him on the basketball court, engaging in CrossFit, building furniture or relaxing with friends. It definitely sounds like Blake is enjoying a happy and full life. Stay tuned to see if Kyle is able to do the same!

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So Kyle is 26 now? I guess that's the age Abby is now too

Ricky is creepy however I hope he gvies the red headed bitch what she deserves.

Blake noted that he was initially taken aback by Y&R's pace. "One take and let's move on - that was a surprise. You have to learn how to use what little rehearsal time you have."

Is he trying to act? That's his first mistake.

Ricky is creepy however I hope he gvies the red headed bitch what she deserves.

Which one?

Which one?

Daisy is a blonde now so Phyllis

OK, did anybody LTAO at harmony "singing" the Angelina song and then rapping? OK, just me then. They really have absolutely [!@#$%^&*] all to give Lane and "the Black SL," don't they?

Phyllis in a new lingerie set, oh god.

The only Winter's clan member I care about is Devon.

The only Winter's clan member I care about is Devon.

frequentsoapfan, were you a fan of Davetta Sherwood's version of Lily back in the day?

frequentsoapfan, were you a fan of Davetta Sherwood's version of Lily back in the day?

Yeah I liked her much better than CK's Lily though I don't like DS music(she raps/sings now)

The only Winter's clan member I care about is Devon.

+1 As I've gone on record, I used to FF through everything he was in, until the Tucker/Katherine storyline. I've got to give the writers props on that twist. Bryton has had the opportunity to move out of the Winters circle and he has more than risen to the task.

+1 As I've gone on record, I used to FF through everything he was in, until the Tucker/Katherine storyline. I've got to give the writers props on that twist. Bryton has had the opportunity to move out of the Winters circle and he has more than risen to the task.

Yeah I didn't care about Devon until he was out of Lily and Neil's orbit and all of a sudden it was a drastic change and I realized how much potential Devon has.

ughh.... I was cringing during that whole Lauren pulling the gun on Daisy scenes today. All of this awkwardness is making me nauseous

Annoys that Lauren is sitting in jail and she didn't even get to shoot that bitch Daisy.

Annoys me that Yvonne Zima is still even on the show.

Me too! Again they hired the wrong Zima sister.