Hours after CBS announced it had renewed “The Young and the Restless” for another four seasons, one of its most recognized stars, Eric Braeden, took to social media to thank the fans for tuning in each and every day.
In a video message posted to Instagram and as a Facebook reel, Braeden told viewers how thrilled he was the show got such an extensive renewal order from CBS and how much it means to him that he’ll continue working at the Television City studio where the show tapes for at least another four years, following his current 44-year run portraying the iconic Victor Newman on the daytime drama series.
Braeden said in the video taken on his cellphone outside in the TVC parking lot, “Well, I’ve got some good news. We were renewed for four years. I’ve been coming to this studio for 44 years now, and now we have another four years added to it. How wonderful is that? And that’s thanks to you, to all of you, who are loyal fans all over the world. Love you all, and we never take any of this for granted. Trust me. Alright, you be cool.
“I’m very happy to hear about the four-year renewal. I really am because in today’s world, you can’t take anything for granted and in the changing world of media, seemingly nothing is prominent, but we are here. Another four years, alright. Be cool everyone, and thank you, thank you for your loyalty.”
Among the highlights from CBS’ announcement about the show’s pickup was Braeden celebrating will be celebrating his 44th year on the show this year, along with the 40th anniversary of Victor and Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) wedding, which originally aired in April 1984 and remains one of the most-watched episodes in the show’s history. Speaking of Scott, the actress recently celebrated her 45th anniversary on the show.