Michael Muhney Not Returning to 'The Young and the Restless'

On Wednesday evening, former The Young and the Restless actor Michael Muhney tweeted that he would not be returning to the soap he was fired from last fall. Y&R has reportedly been trying to cast a new Adam Newman for several months now.

Just got an official call, although things got very close, I will not be returning to Y&R. That part of my life is over. Moving on...

— Muhney (@michaelmuhney) August 14, 2014

I was hopeful for a return, but now I'm hopeful for the future. Now you'll just have to promise to tune in to my future projects! #lovexo

— Muhney (@michaelmuhney) August 14, 2014

Casting Call: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Looking For "Aaron Newton" (Or Is This Really "Adam Newman"?)

CBS' top-rated soap opera THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has put out a casting call for a character named Aaron Newton, who sounds a little like Adam Newman, last played by Michael Muhney, who last aired on January 30.

The contract role would begin taping in May, and the description reads: "Caucasian Male. MID 30s to LATE 30s. A very handsome, very SEXY, very appealing, very charming LEADING MAN. Aaron is a smart businessman, loves women, and can out maneuver even the shrewdest. NOTE: Actor must be AT LEAST 5'10 and have NO ACCENT PLEASE. This actor will carry major storylines. ONLY actors with strong acting experience will be considered."

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers (January 27-31, 2014): The Truth Comes Out

Billy (Billy Miller) wants Adam dead. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 January 27th.

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Monday, January 27
Paul (Doug Davidson) and Kevin (Greg Rikaart) discover the truth about Delia's hit and run; Billy (Billy Miller) pulls a gun on Adam (Michael Munhey); Chelsea's (Melissa Claire Egan) world is shaken up.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers (January 20-24, 2014)

Ian Ward (Ray Wise) surprises Nikki. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 January 20th.

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Monday, January 20
Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon's (Sharon Case) bond troubles Victor (Eric Braeden); Kevin (Greg Rikaart) and Billy (Billy Miller) seek answers about the hit and run.

NEWS: NBC Burbank, Olive Pope and Bridgegate; Sync-Watching, Jerry Douglas, Damon Lindelof

A Requiem for NBC Burbank
The sale of the historic location was completed to the Worthe Real Estate Property Group in 2008. At the time, the sale didn’t have much impact as NBC continued to lease back the property while preparations went forward to move operations to nearby Universal Studios. But slowly, over the last five years, things have changed.

Offices emptied out as executives moved over to the Universal lot. The NBC/Universal owned cable networks moved. On July 6th, 2012, the curtain came down on the famous NBC Studio Tour. There simply was nothing more to show a curious public other than nostalgic references of shows no longer in production.

One side of the two elephant doors leading into Studio 4. They're called elephant doors because they are, literally, large enough for an elephant to walk through, but usually they accomodate large sets and vehicles. Decades ago, NBC painted each studio's elephant door to honor iconic programs that were produced on that particular stage.

Just imagine how SCANDAL's Olivia Pope might handle the Chris Christie bridge scandal
"I have one rule, Chris. The truth. I need to know how much damage we’re talking about here. I need to know exactly what kind of bridge you’ve burned. And if you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll burn you. You think you can do that?"

For Couples Split by Distance, Two Screens Can Blink as One
Far-flung lovers once took solace in sharing the same big sky. Now they take it in sharing the little screen. They count down — 3, 2, 1 — to begin “Breaking Bad” at the same second. While Facebook-messaging about it on another slice of the laptop screen. While glimpsing each other’s faces on cellphone video chat.

It's obsessively synchronized media consumption in this age when supposedly every viewer is an island: Sync-watching.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Jerry Douglas: 'Michael Muhney Is High Strung & Emotional'
"I watched him work a couple of scenes with Eric Braeden [Victor Newman] and there were a lot of battles that went on there that were unnecessary," Douglas (John) told RumorFix. "Eric is an old pro and does good work. This guy seemed to be high strung and emotional. He would just blow up in the middle of the scene for things that aren’t that important."

Y&R's Kristoff St. John asks Michael Muhney to set the record straight
"@michaelmuhney Please set the record straight, for those of us that have to take the abuse from the fans. It's hard to watch and read. #Bro"

TCA: LOST's Damon Lindelof Rips Network TV During HBO's THE LEFTOVERS Panel, Says Quality Is Higher On Cable
"We can all agree that cable is far superior to network," said Lindelof. "I think that when you slow the conveyer belt down, Lucy and Ethel, the quality control goes up."

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of January 13th)

Summer (Hunter King) may have made a deadly mistake. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 January 13th.

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Monday, January 13
Jack (Peter Bergman) intends to find out what Victor (Eric Braeden) has on Adam (Michael Muhney); Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Tyler (Redaric Williams) consider the future.

Eric Braeden on Michael Muhney: "I Was Prompted To Get Into ‘Fisticuffs’ With Him Because He Wanted Me Off The Show"

Actor Eric Braeden, who has played Victor Newman on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS for the past 33 years, gave a fascinating interview to RadarOnline.com about the Michael Muhney situation. Muhney was fired in December, and TMZ later revealed it was because he allegedly groped co-star Hunter King's breasts.

"The notion that Hunter King came to me and was coaxed by me to go to the top (and get Muhney fired) is utter nonsense," Braeden said.

Below are a few excerpts from the interview:

RadarOnline.com: Sources have told Radar that your relationship with Michael Muhney was contentious at times. Why was it?

Eric Braeden: I welcomed Michael Muhney when he came here. He is a great actor. We did have our differences, but for anyone to say that I had him fired is a lie. I have always thought he was a very good actor and told him so. Towards the end, Muhney and I did have our differences and had a shouting match, no question.

NEWS: OWN Adds LINDSAY & Tyler Perry's SINGLE MOMS CLUB; Five Signs That You Are A Psycho Soap Fan; TWIN PEAKS Promo; Nude Archer; Michelle Stafford

OWN Announces Four New Shows Including Lindsay Lohan Ducmentary Series and Tyler Perry Drama
Tyler Perry's SINGLE MOMS CLUB: Brought together by an incident at their children's school, a group of single mothers from different walks of life bond and create a support group that helps them find comedy in the obstacles of life, and inner strength to overcome their personal challenges.

LINDSAY: Follows movie star and media sensation Lindsay Lohan on her journey through recovery following a very public period of crisis.

DOWNTON ABBEY Exec Producer Dismisses Speculation on Show's Demise
“I can confirm that there are no plans to end the show after the fifth series. ITV commission each series on a year-by-year basis,” Gareth Neame said.

DOWNTON ABBEY And THE WALKING DEAD: Are They The Same Show?
1. They both feature well-paced, visually exciting set pieces.
2. Daryl and the Dowager Countess of Grantham: Are they the same person?
3. Both groups have very questionable leadership at the top.
4. Both groups are under siege.
5. The characters' behavior can be mighty predictable.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES and THE BAY actress Jade Harlow guests on SOAP BOX WITH LILLY AND MARTHA
Harlow talked about her new DAYS role (Sheryl), working on THE BAY, her mother's new book and much more.

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Want to Join BETTER CALL SAUL
"Both Bryan and I want to be a part of that, if they'll have us," Paul says in a new cover story interview with Details.

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Five Signs That You Are A Psycho Soap Fan
1. You tweet mean, personal things to an actor that you would never dare say to any other stranger.
2. You think that interacting with an actor on social media or at a fan event constitutes a genuine relationship.
3. You think that soap operas are run like B613 on SCANDAL.
4. You get into serious fights with fans whose opinions differ from yours.
5. You are convinced that a show's writers and producers make major decisions based on the reactions of Twitter.

Michael Muhney fly plane with banner of support over CBS
The banner reads: Team Muhney Supports Michael Muhney.

ARCHER Promotes Fifth Season by Posting Nudes on Reddit's GoneWild
Now this is how you promote a TV show: Ahead of its upcoming fifth season on FX, the cast of characters from ARCHER got buck naked and posted a series of nude pics on Reddit's exhibitionist subreddit /r/gonewild.

BET's BEING MARY JANE Series Debut Cumes 5 Million Viewers
An average of 3.3 million viewersbeingmaryjane__130912193819-275x154 tuned in to check out BET‘s first original scripted drama series, Being Mary Jane at 10 PM Tuesday, after which an immediate repeat clocked 1.8 million. BET boasted that made it the No. 1 original series debut on cable for the 2013-14 TV season.

Michelle Stafford’s Blog: So Long, Spontaneity
"All you single folks without kids (and it wasn’t that long ago that I was one of you), next time a parent tries to make you feel bad for not having kids just say, “Oh sorry, I didn’t hear you. I was too busy making plans for my last-minute trip to Bora Bora.”"

Chloe Sevigny and James D'Arcy Star in the New A&E Network Original Series THOSE WHO KILL
A&E Network will premiere the new original scripted series THOSE WHO KILL on Monday, March 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The suspenseful drama stars Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Chloë Sevigny (BIG LOVE, Boys Don't Cry) and James D'Arcy (Hitchcock, Cloud Atlas). Based on the Danish crime series format inspired by the bestselling work of author Elsebeth Egholm, the thrilling drama follows Catherine Jensen (Sevigny), a recently promoted homicide detective who tracks down serial killers and relentlessly seeks the truth behind the disappearance of her brother. Pittsburgh serves as the picturesque backdrop for the ten-episode serialized drama.

Scandinavian Version of THE BRIDGE Added to Hulu
Hulu announced today that they've acquired BROEN/BRON, the Danish/Swedish crime drama on which FX's THE BRIDGE is based. It will be available on January 14.

Recent TWIN PEAKS Promo casting notice
TWIN PEAKS PROMO. Directed by David Lynch. Shoots in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Prob a 6 hour or less day. Rate is 150/8. You must live in LA to submit. I don’t think SAG has jurisdiction on this, so SAG and NON can submit. I have called SAG to double check this and I am awaiting a call back to confirm.

HOT Caucasian girl – BRUNETTE OR REDHEADS ONLY to play waitress. Age 18-27. MUST have an amazing body. Busty, very period looking face. Please submit two current color photos (one body shot, one face shot), your sizes, union status and contact info to: SandeAlessiCasting@gmail.com.

VERONICA MARS To Stream On Amazon Prime
Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that Prime Instant Video will be the exclusive online-only subscription home for streaming the TV series VERONICA MARS in a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. Beginning today, Prime customers can enjoy all three seasons of the popular Warner Bros. Television series starring Kristen Bell, and get caught up just in time for the March 14 debut of the Veronica Mars movie.

HOLLYOAKS writer Jessica Lea talks John Paul, Finn rape storyline
"I can only hope that the viewers think I've done the story justice and that it helps anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation to John Paul. We've been building towards this rape storyline for over 12 months so it meant a lot to be trusted to write the episodes."

The Day in YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Tweets: Michael Muhney Quotes Ben Franklin, Co-Stars Offer Support For Hunter King

Michael Muhney tweeted that he was fired from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and the role of Adam Newman on December 17. He's been quiet ever since, until Monday when he tweeted, "Benjamin Franklin said it best, 'Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.' "

On Tuesday, he followed that tweet up with the following: "...and that quote doesn't only apply to what is being said about ME. It also applies to others. Please be kind to everyone. #respect"

Meanwhile, his former-co-stars are coming out in support of actress Hunter King, who was on the receiving end of some vicious tweets following the TMZ story about Muhney being fired for allegedly groping King's breasts.

Joshua Morrow ‏(@JoshuaMorrowYR):
Some people better lighten up on @HunterHaleyKing Shes a great kid & doesn't deserve any1 sayin anything negative about her #Ridiculous

Eileen Davidson ‏(@eileen_davidson):
@YRInsider @YR_CBS 2 u who r bashing @HunterHaleyKing. Shes amazing, brave & courageous. She deserves 2 b applauded & repsected. THE END

Former Y&R EP/Head Writer Maria Bell: Michael Muhney 'Should Have Been Let Go Months Before'

Photo Credit: We Love Soaps

In a new interview with Highlight Hollywood, former THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS executive producer and head writer Maria Arena Bell has clarified a statement she made in Soap Opera Digest about Michael Muhney being fired from her former soap.

Check out her recent statement in Digest below as well as the clarification in Highlight Hollywood.

Soap Opera Digest:

Michael brought amazing dimension and complexity to the role of Adam Newman, and his and Sharon's was a great dark love story. Sadly, that story was seriously derailed in the last year, so I am not surprised that the show would look for a solution to their problematic storytelling decisions. It will be a tough role to recast.

A TMZ report was posted earlier today alleging sexual harassment of a co-star was the real reason for Muhney being fired. Bell had more to say with this new information being made public.

Highlight Hollywood:

Let me be clear. I am a fan of Michael Muhney the actor-not the person. Frankly he should have been let go months before because of his behind the scenes actions.

It's still a loss for the fans. Instead of acting quickly they tried to turn the fans against the character of Adam. Bad move. And they should not recast right away now. It's too damaged.

The only thing that matters in this story-now on TMZ is that a young girl is protected. She should have been all along. People should have been more decisive not less in this matter.

I think they should have taken immediate action. They didn't. Whatever happened, they need to protect the safety of the cast.

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Michael Muhney Fired From THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS For 'Allegedly Groping Co-Stars Breasts'

TMZ is reporting the reason Michael Muhney got fired from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and the role of Adam Newman was he bullied and harassed a co-star, grabbing her breasts...twice.

Multiple sources connected to the show tell TMZ ... 38-year-old Muhney allegedly bullied and harassed 20-year-old Hunter King, who plays Summer on the show. She went to higher-ups and complained recently Muhney had fondled her breasts on 2 occasions -- and she said both were unsolicited and unwanted.

On December 17, Muhney announced on Twitter that he had been let go from Y&R.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of January 6th)

Kelly (Cynthia Watros) and Stitch attend an awkward dinner party at
Billy and Victoria's house.  Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 January 6th.

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Monday, January 6
Kevin (Greg Rikaart) makes a disturbing discovery about Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson); Billy (Billy Miller) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) spend and uncomfortable evening with Stitch (Sean Carrigan) and Kelly (Cynthia Watros).

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of December 30th)

Billy (Billy Miller) and Kelly (Cynthia Watros).  Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 December 30th.

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Monday, December 30
Billy's (Billy Miller) evening takes a shocking turn, while damning evidence against Adam (Michael Muhney) troubles Victor (Eric Braeden).

'The Young and the Restless' Farewell Videos: Billy Miller and Michael Muhney

The cast and crew of The Young and the Restless made a funny and poignant goodbye video for departing star Billy Miller, who taped his final episodes as Billy Abbott last week. Meanwhile, Sharon Case (Sharon Newman) made a video for Michael Muhney (Adam Newman), who was recently fired from the show.

Watch below:

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of December 23rd)

Victor (Eric Braeden) struggles to understand why Nikki never
told him about Dylan. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 December 23rd.

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Christmas Spoilers
Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) spend Christmas Eve with their daughter, Faith who makes a wish that her parents will reunite in the New Year. Love is in the air as Neil Winters (Kristoff St. John) struggles to find the right time to propose to his girlfriend, Leslie Michaelson (Angell Conwell). Meanwhile, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) make peace as they acknowledge a rocky year and toast to their future.

Monday, December 23
Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman) enlist Summer (Hunter King) to help Fen, while Paul and Victor face off over Nikki's secret.

Michael Muhney Leaving THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Updated)

Michael Muhney announced on Twitter that he has been let go from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, where he has played Adam Newman since 2009.

"I'm so sorry," he wrote. "It breaks my heart to say this, but I was just let go from Y&R. My last day on set is this Thursday. My last air date will be Jan 30th. I'm going to take some private time with my wife & kids, as I am most concerned for their well-being…I have 3 final episodes to film, and because they are my last, I will be giving it everything I have. More details will follow... #xoxoxo"

Muhney took over the role of Adam from Chris Engen, who abruptly left the show in 2009.

Coincidentally, Billy Miller's will also air for the last time as Billy Abbott on January 30, 2014. Billy and Adam were recently voted the two favorite characters in our fan survey about the state of Y&R.

UPDATE:
I'm hearing there is much more to this story than simply an actor being dismissed for the usual reasons (storyline dictated, change of direction, etc.). Fans have been blaming executive producer Jill Farren Phelps but did this decision come from way above her head? She may not have had a say in the matter.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of December 16th)

Victor (Eric Braeden) struggles to understand why Nikki never
told him about Dylan. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 December 16th.

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Monday, December 16
Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam (Michael Muhney) enjoy an evening of romance, while Nick (Joshua Morrow) questions Billy's (Billy Miller) involvement with Kelly (Cynthia Watros).

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of December 9th)

Victor (Eric Braeden) struggles to understand why Nikki never
told him about Dylan. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 December 9th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, December 9
Michael (Christian LeBlance) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman) celebrate their anniversary; Christine (Lauralee Bell) learns about Paul's (Doug Davidson) role in Nikki's (Melody Thomas Scott) secret.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of December 2nd)

Ashley (Eileen Davidson) pays a visit to Victor. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 December 2nd.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, December 2
An unexpected field trip yields surprising results for Ashley (Eileen Davidson); Jill (Jess Walton) pushes Victoria (Amelia Heinle) to help Billy (Billy Miller).

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of November 25th)

Melissa Claire Egan. Photo Credit: CBS

Check out 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 November 25th.

Note: CBS will be airing classic episodes on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Monday, November 25
Nikki's (Melody Thomas Scott) confession shakes the Newman family; Dylan (Steve Burton) finds out Avery (Jessica Collins) already knew Nikki was his mother; Sharon (Sharon Case) helps Summer (Hunter King).