'The Young and the Restless' Actor Lachlan Buchanan Guest Stars in 'Criminal Minds' on October 12

Lachlan Buchanan

Actor Lachlan Buchanan, who began playing Kyle Abbott on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless in 2015, heads to primetime on October 12 with a guest-starring role on Criminal Minds.

In the episode, titled "Taboo, the BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women.

Buchanan plays Stuart. Twin Peaks actress Sherilyn Fenn guest stars as Gloria.

Buchanan is also set to appear in the upcoming season of Fuller House on Netflix.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (December 28, 2015-January 1, 2016)

"You seem to forget who you're talking to," Luca tells Victor.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of December 28, 2015-January 1, 2016.

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Monday, December 28
Victor (Eric Braeden) lays down the law with Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva); Dr. Anderson (Elizabeth Bogus) gives Nick (Joshua Morrow) a warning about Sage (Kelly Sullivan); Stitch (Sean Carrigan) receives disappointing news.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (December 21-25, 2015)

It's Christmas in Genoa City.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of December 21-25, 2015.

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Monday, December 21
Ashley (Eileen Davidson) finds an unlikely ally; Summer (Hunter King) opens up to Kyle (Lachlan Buchanan); Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) tries to control the situation with Jack (Peter Bergman) and Billy (Burgess Jenkins).

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The Young and the Restless takes Lachlan Buchanan off contract
Buchanan, who plays Kyle Abbott, has been taken off contract, but will remain with the show on a recurring basis, a Y&R spokesperson confirms to Daytime Confidential. The actor joined the show in February 2015.

Jordi Vilasuso will play Dario on Days of our Lives
NBC confirmed Vilasuso's Days role in an Instagram post: "Jordi Vilasuso is coming to #days and will be playing Dario Hernandez! #days50"

Are big TV deaths starting to lose their power?
Primetime viewers are starting to experience the same phenomenon daytime fans have faced in recent years. In the past, when a character died on Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead, viewers believed they were actually dead, but not anymore. As James Poniewozik puts it, "I do think the TV fan base suspects that even the most violent shows are reaching the limits of what they can do to top themselves, and beginning to see the whole bloody business — originally a refreshing change from the stunts of TV past — as a kind of stunt in itself. Killing off major characters became the way a show made its bones, proved no one was safe, proved it was willing to 'go there.' But now we 'go there' so often we practically have our mail forwarded there.”

Supergirl soars as fall's top new series
The latest entry in the expanding comics-to-TV universe gave CBS a solid opening, as the series premiere averaged 12.9 million viewers in a special 8:30 ET/PT slot behind The Big Bang Theory Monday, according to preliminary Nielsen figures, making it this fall's biggest new-series opener.

TV still lacking in racially diverse LGBT characters, according to GLAAD report
The GLAAD study found that racial diversity was still notably lacking, as 71% of LGBT characters on cable and 73% of those on streaming services were white. On broadcast, things were more positive: 33% (287) of 881 regular characters counted on primetime scripted broadcast programming were people of color, making for a six-point increase from last year. GLAAD also found that 16% (145) of regular characters on broadcast programming will be black — the highest percentage since the group began recording comprehensive racial data 11 years ago.

"The Facts of Life" star Charlotte Rae tells all in memoir
"The Facts of My Life" paints Rae as a woman determined to face the world with grace and humor, come what may, and one dedicated to her family, friends and a career that stretched from 1950s TV to Broadway. Included in the book is the story of her husband of 25 years, composer and sound editor John Strauss, who like Rae had turned to Alcoholics Anonymous for help, and was urged by his AA sponsor to be honest with himself and his wife about his sexuality.

Ricky Gervais returning as Golden Globes host after vowing to never host again
After his third hosting stint in 2012, Gervais said, "I've told my agent to never let me be persuaded to do it again.” But after a three-year hiatus, Gervais, has agreed to return as host in January 2016. "Ricky Gervais left us with a lasting impression and we are thrilled to have him back in our show as we honor the best in film and television," says Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Lorenzo Soria. "His off-the-cuff wit and quirky charm will surely have the room and audiences around the world at the edge of their seats."

El Rey Network renews From Dusk Till Dawn
“I’m so friggin’ excited that we are moving forward with another season of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,” executive producer Robert Rodriguez said in a statement. “This show has a passionate following, and I just love making it and directing episodes. We have a killer cast and the characters have gotten even more layered and magnetic and I can’t wait to take this story even further.”

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (June 1-5, 2015)

Marisa (Sofia Pernas) finds Jack but believes he is Marco.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of June 1st.

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Monday, June 1
Jack (Peter Bergman) meets with a mysterious stranger, Marisa (Sofia Pernas), who recognizes him as Marco; Sharon (Sharon Case) is forced to defend herself; Adam's (Justin Hartley) behavior causes Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) to worry.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 25-29, 2015)

Nikki's family and friends stage an intervention. Photo Credit: Sean
Smith/JPIstudios.com

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of May 25th.

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Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
The Newman/Abbott merger party receives an uninvited guest: Tobias Gray (Jeffrey Christopher Todd); Kevin (Greg Rikaart) and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) chase down a clue to a motel room; Tobias is involved in a car accident; At the hospital, Tobias says one word before he flatlines: "Austin".

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 18-22, 2015)

"I would rather be with a hooker who makes no demands on me,"
Michael (Christian LeBlanc) yells at Lauren.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of May 18th. A new clue is found, a new suspect is under fire, and no one is safe.

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Monday, May 18
Sharon (Sharon Case) asks Dylan (Steve Burton) about their relationship; Fen (Max Ehrich) takes his frustrations out on Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman); Michael gives Lauren divorce papers; Paul (Doug Davidson) tells Summer (Hunter King), Kyle (Lachlan Buchanan) and Kevin (Greg Rikaart) that he found a match for the person who blackmailed Fen in the FBI most-wanted database. The man, named Marco Anacelli, is the head of a South American drug cartel who's known for leaving no witnesses.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 11-15, 2015)

Victor makes waves at Newman-Jabot.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of May 11th.

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Monday, May 11
Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) issues Victor (Eric Braeden) an ultimatum; Billy (Burgess Jenkins) tries to prove Jack's signature is a forgery, and turns to Victoria (Amelisa Heinle) for help; Neil (Kristoff St. John) punches Billy during a confrontation at the GCAC; Hilary (Mishael Morgan) tries to apologize to Neil but he wishes pain and misery for her and Devon (Bryton James); Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) calls out Adam's name during sex with Gabe (Justin Hartley).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 4-8, 2015)

Victoria listens as Chelsea tells her she plans on making Victoria's
life a living hell.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of May 4th.

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Monday, May 4
Adam (Justin Hartley) clashes with both Billy (Burgess Jenkins) and Nick (Joshua Morrow); Ashley (Eileen Davidson) gives Abby (Melissa Ordway) a warning; Victoria (Amelia Heinle) offers Billy comfort.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 27-May 1, 2015)

Get ready, strap in, buckle up, and hold on for what's about to happen.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of April 27th. Fake Jake has info for Victor, Michael wants a separation, and Billy and Chelsea are ready to get married (or so they think).

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Monday, April 27
Michael (Christian LeBlanc) catches Lauren (Tracey Bregman) with her guard down; Hilary (Mishael Morgan) asks Devon (Bryton James) for another chance; Nick (Sharon Case) makes a mistake.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 20-24, 2015)

Victor warns Fake Jack not to get cocky.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of April 20th. While Jack's away the bad guys will play.

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Monday, April 20
Jack (Peter Bergman) formulates an escape plan; Joe (Scott Elrod) receives some huge news that will ultimately change the course of his life; Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) must testify at Neil's (Kristoff St. John) hearing.

NATAS Announces Presenters for Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the presenters for the 42nd Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

“With two Daytime icons, Alex Trebek and Florence Henderson, as our hosts and Producer/Director Michael Gargiulo as our crafts lifetime achievement honoree, this year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be an event that will inspire pride within the community!,” said David Michaels, Senior Vice President, Daytime.

To date, scheduled presenters include Hunter King, Lachlan Buchanan, Casey Moss, Jen Lilley, Lawrence St. Victor, Darin Brooks, Laura Wright, Chad Duell, John Tesh, Philippe Cousteau, Richard Wiese, Jessica Carleton, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Martha Byrne, Kristos Andrews, JD Roberto, Camila Banus, Vannessa Vasquez, as well as the evenings hosts, Florence Henderson and Alex Trebek.

A partical list of confirmed Nominees/Attendees scheduled to appear include: Cast members from The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, as well as Anthony Andersen, Sarah Brown, Christine van Blokland, Andrea Evans, Kin Shriner, Lara Spencer, Connie Selleca, Laverne Cox, Jonathan Bird, Brandon McMillan, Hayley Faith Negrin, Mason Cook, Joe Terry, Linda Swain, Patriko Darbo, Gregori J. Martin, Lilly Melgar, Eric Nelson, Andy Lassner, Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly, John Redmann, Kelli Bixler, Drew Hodges, Steve Rotfeld and any more.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 13-17, 2015)

Will Joe live or die after falling off the balcony?

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of April 13th. Get ready for a huge week of stunning revelations, brutal betrayals, and twists nobody saw coming.

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Monday, April 13
Dylan (Steve Burton) considers Sharon's (Sharon Case) innocence after evidence points to her; Michael (Christian LeBlanc) shields Lauren (Tracey Bregman) from the truth; Avery's (Jessica Collins) world is shaken after Joe's (Scott Elrod) fall off the balcony.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 6-10, 2015)

"I didn't tell you everything," Adam says during a heated exchange
with Chelsea.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of April 6th. Some secrets are out, and others are safe for now.

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Monday, April 6
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) talks to Billy (Burgess Jenkins) about Stitch (Sean Carrigan); Adam (Justin Hartley) gets Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) to open up to him; shocking events take place at the Abbott cabin.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 30-April 3, 2015)

"I think we should put off the wedding."

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of March 30th. Sides will be taken and lines will be crossed.

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Monday, March 30
Sharon (Sharon Case) takes a no-nonsense approach with Nick (Joshua Morrow); Jack (Peter Bergman) makes Billy (Burgess Jenkins) take a look at his future; Abby (Melissa Ordway) talks with Ashley (Eileen Davidson) about Stitch (Sean Carrigan).

'The Young and the Restless' Star Lachlan Buchanan Visits 'Home & Family'

Cristina Ferrare, Lachlan Buchanan and Mark Steines. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media Family Networks/Photographer: Jeremy Lee

On Monday, March 23, new The Young and the Restless star Lachlan Buchanan was a guest on Hallmark Channel's Home & Family where he discussed his role as Kyle Abbott on the top-rated daytime drama. The Australian actor also gave a surfing demonstration.

Check out more photos and video of Buchanan's appearance below:

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 23-27, 2015)

Nick and Sage get interrupted by Sharon.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of March 23rd. It's a week of shockers, confessions and the unexpected.

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Monday, March 23
Ashley (Eileen Davidson) asks Stitch (Sean Carrigan) if he's sleeping with Abby (Melissa Ordway); Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) wakes up after dreaming Kelly (Cady McClain) stabbed her; Victor (Eric Braeden) tells Jack (Peter Bergman) that he wants to buy Jabot; Sharon tells Noah, Kyle, and Summer that Austin interviewed her and she explains she said things about Nick she regrets.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 16-20, 2015)

"I've got a wedding to stop," Adam tells Jack.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of March 16th. A meddler and a murderer are about to face the consequences.

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Monday, March 16
Adam (Justin Hartley) risks exposure at Billy (Burgess Jenkins) and Chelsea's (Melissa Claire Egan) engagement party; Kelly (Cady McClain) is released on bail; Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) backs Kelly (Cady McClain) into a corner.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (February 23-27, 2015)

Lachlan Buchanan debuts as Kyle Abbott on February 25.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of February 23rd. The storm may be over but the devastation is just beginning.

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Monday, February 23
Tension builds as friends and family await news about the victims trapped in The Underground; Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) warns Kelly (Cady McClain) to back off; Lily (Christel Khalil) blasts Cane (Daniel Goddard) for his betrayal.

'The Young and the Restless' Casts Lachlan Buchanan as Kyle Abbott

Lachlan Buchanan

The Young and the Restless has cast Australian actor Lachlan Buchanan as Jack's son, Kyle Abbott, according to Soap Opera Digest. The role of Kyle was most recently played by Hartley Sawyer.

"So excited to start my new adventure with the brilliant team at the Young and Restless," Buchanan tweeted on Tuesday morning.

Buchanan starred on the Australian soap opera Home and Away as Pat Jenkins. He also played Charley Prince in Blue Water High. His other TV credits include Pretty Little Liars, NCIS: Los Angeles, Jessie, Hung and Castle. His film credits include Newcastle and Behaving Badly.

Buchanan reports to work at The Young and the Restless on January 27 and will first air on February 25.