On the February 3rd episode it was revealed that Nathan Owens is actually playing a man named Holden and Actor jermaine rivers is the real Damien.

well, at least he looks older than Nate.   They need to keep Holden around too.  Oh great another Holden and Lilly....

I'm just saying....

Interesting that another Black male has been added, in light of BTG.

Unfortunately, knowing Josh, this story will go nowhere.

Is Bryton being backburnered in all of this?

Oh wow. Will they be keeping both actors?

This is surprising, Y&R usually maintains a three black men maximum. 💀

 

29 minutes ago, BetterForgotten said:

 

Okay looks like they're keeping Jermaine Rivers!

I wonder if fakeDamian (Nathan Owens) will stay on or not?

Edited February 3, 20251 yr by janea4old

Feb. 3, 2025
Stephanie Sloane interviews Jermaine Rivers about his debut as the real Damian.
https://www.tvinsider.com/1174060/young-and-the-restless-damian-kane-jermaine-rivers/

Now revisiting the January 7th Stephanie Sloane interview with Nathan Owens -- note the final paragraph:
Owens can’t say a lot about his new part, which will become clearer as the weeks unfold. “He plays a very delicate role in this scenario, and he’s a very mysterious guy,” Owens winks. “He holds his cards close to the vest and he keeps things tight. I like diving into the mysterious world my character has. I very much enjoy this character and the depth that he can bring to the show.”
https://www.tvinsider.com/1169578/young-and-the-restless-nathan-owens-character-interview/

Edited February 3, 20251 yr by janea4old

7 hours ago, janea4old said:

Feb. 3, 2025
Stephanie Sloane interviews Jermaine Rivers about his debut as the real Damian.
https://www.tvinsider.com/1174060/young-and-the-restless-damian-kane-jermaine-rivers/

also Feb. 3, 2025
Mara Levinsky interviews Nathan Owens about the reveal of the two Damians,  and this tells more character info.
https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/exclusive-nathan-owens-can-breathe-again-now-that-true-yr-identity-is-revealed/

Edited February 4, 20251 yr by janea4old

Also Feb. 3, 2025
Sean Dominic and Jermaine Rivers
interviewed by Kristyn Burtt for soapsdotcom (soaps.sheknows)
 

00:21 Sean Dominic’s shock
01:54 How they kept it a secret
03:35 Where else you’ve seen Jermaine Rivers
05:02 What fans can expect
07:54 Sean’s advice for Jermaine
09:34 Jermaine’s audition
11:27 Working with Eric Braeden

They sure are shoring up that black storyline with BTG on the way. And look at that, he's BLACK. IYKYK

Let's see how long he lasts.

Jermaine Rivers and Nathan Owens
BTS pic from JPI taken Dec. 18, 2024 (courtesy of Michael Fairman's page)

Edited February 6, 20251 yr by janea4old

Michael Fairman to interview Nathan Owens Friday Feb. 7
https://www.youtube.com/live/Cm67Llpaa4w
 

 

When the 'Damian' story was announced 6 months ago, I got the sense that either Bryton or SD wasn't renewing his contract. After MO got dumped to recurring, I've been leaning towards Bryton.

Honestly, Devon's story has petered out after the Tucker/Chancellor stuff and proposing to Abby.

Of course, if MM returns as Hilary ... it'd be a new game.

Has Bryton gone recurring?

Hard to tell as Y&R seems to have most actors on a 1 appearance per week guarantee.

Maybe he will be seen more in coming months.

Is Holden there for Lily? She needs a new romance. 

But who will Damian be linked with ? Phyllis?