Eric Braeden: The Fans Changed My Mind
Victor Newman may be leaving for a Belgian cardiac clinic, but thanks to some last minute negotiations, it doesn't mean he's gone for good. And Eric Braeden, who just completed weeks of contract drama with The Young and the Restless producers, has finally revealed what tipped the scales: the fans!
The 68-year-old actor explained his thought process throughout the contract talks on morning show Good Day LA, Wednesday. The idea of leaving was "like a divorce after 30 years," he said, adding that the pay cut felt personal "after having been enormously loyal to that show, and having deep feelings about it."
And so, Eric explained, he initially "react[ed] in anger." "You say: 'To hell with it, I'm leaving,'" he continued. BUT, he said, "Then you think about it. And ... what actually helped change my mind, to be honest with you, [was] the reaction of the audience, of the fans."
Watch the rest of Eric's interview, here.
Were you vocal about wanting Eric to stay?
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I just watched the interview. I do believe Eric and Victor are the same person. He was complaining about the contract and what they can do. Hey he's signed it, so I don't think he has the right to complain.
Oh Eric Braeden leaving was a big joke. It was a publicly stunt of course. Just like with Niki and Jill. Looks like it worked. I was so thrilled to see him gone. I should have known it was to good to be true. To look at him makes me sick. His and Niki "realationship" is abuseive. Pure and simple. No one talks to a loved one with venom and hatered in their voice like he does. I agree Adam should be found out and taken off. He's his father's son. How can you talk about Adam being bad and Victor good. Victor has done plenty of pure evil. No one gets away with the crap he does. As for Dru keep her off. She's alot like Victor too. Little Miss Know it all and a witch to her family. The Ashley givng birth to a "baby" that was never there can happen. But her body would tell a different story afterwards. Where was the bleeding? The pain? Etc. And I wonder why a doctor never saw her in the hospital too. The "doctor" that attended her is not on staff at that hospital. A doctor on staff would have also examine her to make sure the hosptial wasn't reliable if something happen. I know it's a soap and I know it's not real and they do take some leeway. But when they think we're just plain stupid.
I was so darn relieved to read that Mr. Braeden was coming back to the show that I would have done cartwheels if I was in better physical condition. lol..I have watched The Young and The Restless as long as it has been on tv. I have always enjoyed watching Victor in action. He can be ruthless one minute and a sweetheart, the next. Please continue the great work, Mr. Braeden as you are truly loved and admired by your many, many fans! Sincerely, Cathieann Seitz
I've been a fan of Y&R since day one. It is a pleasure and an honor that Eric Braden decided to remain on Y&R because of his fans. The fans love the "ruthless" Victor Newman. Maybe having Carlene's heart will make him a little less "ruthless". Eric is a wonderful actor and a great entertainer. I'm very happy that he is staying with the show. Times are hard for all of us right now and pay cuts are everywhere. I'm glad the fans played a major role in Eric Braden's decision to stay with the show. You go Victor!
I am thrilled that Eric Braeden has decided to stay with the Y&R...I have watched this soap since day 1, and during his videotaping to Faith, I could remember EVERY flashback that you showed of the different "sides" of Victor. I had promised myself that after all of these years, I was going to stop watching Y&R if Victor left, but I must admit that I would be lost without seeing it every day! Thank goodness for all of the fans....it is sooo true that Victor carries the show (he always has). Not that I don't enjoy the story-lines about Catherine & Jill, Chloe & Chance & Billy, Mac & Billy, Jack's never-ending schemes to be #1, Sharon & Nick & Phyllis, Lillie & Cain, and Nicki & Victor...they must always stay together; BUT Victor is the bomb!!!! My hat's off to you Eric Braeden, for being the better of the two sides with the negotiations!!!! Can't wait to see you back in Genoa City, and I am SO looking forward to seeing what you have in store for Jack, too.
adam is blind for a blind man he get around well. Nick should be very sucessful in bring newman company upto date and make his father proud of him. return adam back to canada good that nikki is back with victor.it funny now all of sudden ashley beening a busy body she is only woman I know in hospital DR.
never check her body out after having a baby
you are absolutely right. the writer's need to move on, with the adam thing, it's getting ridiculous.he needs to be found out and left town before victor gets back. I believe with carolene's heart he'll be all so much sweeter and ruthless. the hell with adam he's not serving any purpose. And he put his own spin on going blind. They should have written him out when he had his bags packed and ready to leave town. As for Drucilla i believe it would be great for her to return, Neil needs that BANG out of life that only dru can deliver.
i am soooo happy victor is not going off the show it wouldn't be the same without him. why oh why does ashley have the ranch? she looks so stupid carrying that baby around too. adam is an evil jerk but, at least he's keeping bimbo sharon busy. love nicki and victor the show won't be the same without all the old timers........
VICTOR WAS NEVER GONNA LEAVE .... NOVEMBER SWEEPS
yes I was very vocal about Eric Braeden to stay I was so very very angry he is my very favoraite actor on yr I met him years ago and I wouldn't mind meeting him again. he's the best on YR.