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Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Before we dive in, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button — because The Young and the Restless just delivered something truly worth celebrating.

This Thanksgiving week turned out to be a major win for daytime television. Despite holiday interruptions and reruns airing on Thursday and Friday, The Young and the Restless still pulled off a season-high ratings surge — and that’s no small feat. Clearly, fans showed up in droves… and the reason why couldn’t be clearer.

The standout moments came from Danny and Christine’s long-awaited wedding reception, paired with heartfelt Thanksgiving family scenes that reminded viewers exactly why they fell in love with Genoa City in the first place. The week was packed with nostalgia, warmth, and emotional payoff — a perfect blend of romance and legacy storytelling.

Fans were treated to touching reunions, beloved characters sharing memories, and just enough drama to keep things interesting — especially when Phyllis crashed the festivities. Shockingly, she behaved… mostly. And that restraint may have been the biggest twist of all.

What this ratings bump proves is something longtime viewers have been saying for years:
It’s not constant corporate warfare or AI-driven chaos that brings fans back — it’s romance, family, and emotional connection. When Y&R delivers those core elements, the audience responds.

Executive producer Laurel Bell shared her gratitude following the news, saying the team is deeply thankful to fans for turning out for Danny and Cricket’s wedding and reception. She teased that viewers can expect even more on-screen romance and music in the year ahead, adding warm holiday wishes to the loyal fanbase.

Actor Michael Damian echoed the sentiment, calling Y&R fans “the most loyal” in daytime — and the celebration didn’t stop there.

As Christmas approaches, Bell hinted at one more holiday gift, noting that the show has “a lot to celebrate this season.” And in a beautiful real-life echo of the storyline, Michael Damian’s song “Let Me Into Your Heart” — featured during the Bachelor/Bachelorette party — has climbed to number 29 on the music charts.

Danny and Cricket reunited on screen.
Damian climbing the charts in real life.
Fans tuning in like it’s the golden era all over again.

Honestly? It really is just like the old days — and viewers couldn’t be happier.