Members ajsp35801 Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 http://tvline.com/2017/05/04/the-young-and-the-restless-greg-rikaart-leaving-kevin-exits/ It’s the end of an era at The Young and the Restless. TVLine has learned exclusively that Daytime Emmy winner Greg Rikaart — who has played reformed perp Kevin Fisher on TV’s No. 1 soap for the past 14 years — will exit the CBS sudser later this summer. Although reps for Y&R and Rikaart declined to comment, sources confirm that The Powers That Be opted not to renew Rikaart’s contract. When Rikaart debuted in 2003, his Internet predator character was only slated to appear on a short-term basis. But fans took to his villainous alter ego and Y&Rsubsequently signed him to a contract. Kevin has long since been redeemed, now works for the Genoa City Police and recently found out that he’s the father of on-again/off-again wife Chloe’s daughter. Rikaart — whose primetime credits include guest stints on Bones, Major Crimes and CSI: Miami — will continue to tape episodes through June, with his swan song slated to air in August. Rumor has it that exec producer Mal Young and head writer Sally Sussman are leaving the door open for Kevin to return down the line (i.e. he’s not getting killed off). I'm in shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members reallyhateskateonlost Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 Bye-Bye Michael was better when he had no family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRfan23 Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 About Effin time!!!.... Goodbye and good riddance!!! Goddard your next!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 Please register in order to view this content Finally!!! God has heard our prayers! It's taken almost 10+ years but he's heard them! Now let's make Michael and Gloria be the next casualties!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 He's been on for 14 years? Why does it seem so much longer than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 GODDARD NEXT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 @ChitHappens LOL. Normally this would free up some story space for another character but since Kevin had no storyline and had chemistry with no one, I guess it just takes the pressure of the writers to try to wrack their brains to come up with story for this character. I guess now we know why they made Bella Kevin's daughter instead of Billy's. So he can take her and ride off into the sunset. I wouldn't mind if they took granny Glo with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 I really didn't think it would happen. I wonder if CLB will be next. I didn't hate Kevin but I hated just about all of his stories. Kevin should have left with Jana, instead of Jana being ruined for that perennial flop Chloe. He would likely do well as the friend in Hallmark movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 I wish GR luck, but Kevin has served zero purpose for years. At least someone finally noticed the character is not viable in any manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajsp35801 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 Michael plays resident lawyer. He will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 I wish GR no ill and I hope he saved lots of money and finds other work. That said, I will not miss Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChitHappens Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 Time to get rid of the dead weight. Soap execs have long held on to their favs but Kevin literally serves ZERO purpose and should have been off the payroll long ago. Can't keep finding things for him to do! For me personally, I have loathed the character since his "redemption". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 Let's hope so! He needs to go too! Free Lauren from him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sheilaforever Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 You beat by 58 Minutes to post this. LOL I couldn't agree more. Time to cut the dead weight!!! Exactly. Sometimes a good actor is not enough. His character is played out - and has been for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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