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Y&R Comings and Goings: A Genoa City Romance Goes on Pause, and a Familiar Face Pops Back In

Y&R Comings and Goings put Nate and Stephanies romance on hold as Vivica A. Fox steps away, and bring Esther back for a visit at Crimson Lights.

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5 days ago

September 12, 2026

Bernadette Isley

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YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS PUTS A BUDDING ROMANCE ON HOLD AND WELCOMES BACK A FAMILIAR FACE

TL;DR: This week’s Y&R Comings and Goings put Nate and Stephanie’s romance on hold as Vivica A. Fox steps away to film a Netflix comedy, while Kate Linder pops back in as Esther for a Crimson Lights visit with Kyle.

Young and the Restless Pauses a Budding Genoa City Romance

Vivica A. Fox is stepping away from Dr. Stephanie Simmons for a bit, and the timing could not be messier for Nate. According to this week’s scoop, Fox is heading off to film the Netflix comedy Women Like Us alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, and Vanessa Williams, putting Nate and Stephanie’s romance on pause right as it was getting started.

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Esther Pops Back In for a Crimson Lights Visit

Kate Linder pops in as Esther Valentine, sharing scenes with Kyle at Crimson Lights on Wednesday, September 16. It’s a quick appearance, but any Esther sighting is a welcome one in Genoa City.

Genoa City’s Week of Pauses and Pop-Ins

A budding romance put on hold and a beloved housekeeper popping back in for one afternoon make for a quieter but still notable week in Genoa City, and Fox’s break leaves plenty of room to wonder what Nate does with himself while Stephanie’s away.

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Bernadette Isley

Bernadette Isley brings big New York energy to everything she does — including her unwavering devotion to General Hospital. A CarSon stan through every breakup, reunion, and dramatic shootout, Bernadette has never once wavered in her loyalty. Steve Burton? Iconic. Tracy Quartermaine? Absolutely unmatched. She will defend these opinions loudly and without apology.While GH holds the biggest piece of her heart, Bernadette watches all five soaps daily because she simply cannot help herself. It’s called commitment, and she has it in spades.When she’s not glued to Port Charles drama, Bernadette is a proud stay-at-home mom who treasures her family time as much as her daily stories. Her weekends are dedicated to nature walks, scoring hidden gems at thrift stores, and dreaming up new and exciting ways to make Saturdays unforgettable for her crew.City girl, soap superfan, Tracy Quartermaine apologist — Bernadette contains multitudes, and she’s here to share every hot take with you.

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