With the show currently airing reruns due to the Writers Strike, CBS’ “The Talk” will rebroadcast the January 24, 2023 episode on Tuesday, May 30. The episode features Tracey E. Bregman from “The Young and the Restless” as she celebrates her 40th anniversary on the daytime drama series, joining in 1983 as ingenue Lauren Fenmore.
On the daytime talk show, Bregman talked about what fans could expect from the special standalone episode of “The Young and the Restless” dedicated to her character, which aired on January 25, 2023, and saw Lauren being recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Ironically, the episode also saw Bregman herself receiving a replacement Daytime Emmy Award after her original one was lost when her home burned down during the Woolsey fire in 2018.
The replacement award was presented to her by her on-screen husband Christian Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), who said to his long-time friend and colleague, “I would like to present this, an Emmy for Outstanding Ingenue, but this time it’s from the people who love and respect you and cherish you, your CBS, your ‘[The] Young and the Restless’ family, and I’m so honored to be able to give it to you.”
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Bregman responded, saying, “I can’t thank you enough for, I’m so overwhelmed.” She added, “It has been one of the most extraordinary and heartfelt experiences of my career. I tried not to go into the ugly cry in the air. Thanks to my ‘Young and Restless’ family, NATAS, ‘The Talk’ and everyone who made this moment happen. My heart is so full.”
“We were devastated to learn of the destruction of Tracey’s home, and with it, her well-earned Emmy Award,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS. “As our judges acknowledged, the Emmy statuette is a symbol of her hard work and outstanding dedication to her craft. We are happy it’s back home where it belongs.”
Bregman originally won her Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 in the category of Outstanding Ingenue, which was later rebranded as Outstanding Younger Actress. The category is more commonly known as Outstanding Younger Performer with the eligibility age reduced to 18 and younger, effective calendar year 2022.
Watch a clip from that episode of “The Talk” below.
To watch the special standalone episode dedicated to Lauren Fenmore, you can see it exclusively on Paramount+ by clicking here (you must be subscribed to watch).
“The Young and the Restless” and “The Talk” air weekdays on CBS. Steam LIVE and On Demand on Paramount+.