The Young and the Restless spoilers say that Richard Burgi has departed the show and now he’s revealed the reason behind it. The actor played Ashland Locke on the hit CBS soap but says that he was let go after he failed to comply with the CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
Richard wrote on his Instagram account, “I showed up to work and it was not within the show’s guidelines, which was a ten-day protocol, so I inadvertently violated the show’s COVID rules and protocols. I felt terrible about it, I still do. It bothers me mightily but I respect whatever the show’s decision is.”
Of course, it didn’t take long at all for fans to weigh in on the matter. Some of them think there might be more than what Richard is offering. Many of them wrote on social media, “There has to be more to this because most people would tell there boss after being out of work in general for ex ( surgery, maternity leave, and yes now Covid) that they would be returning on a specific day. So his boss should have said no Richard you need to quarantine for another 5 days per our policy. So there’s definitely more to this. Even if he showed up they should have said you need to quarantine another 5 days. So this is bull s__t! Richard was so great in that part! The world should boycott this show until they bring him back! So sorry for you Richard!!!!”
Another fan wrote, “I agree. There is something we don’t know. None of this story makes any sense. Maybe he refused to get vaccinated and doesn’t want to say that but there’s something fishy. I really like him in the role and he has chemistry with Victoria. I love Robert Newman but he’s too old for her.”
So far neither CBS nor Sony have made any comments about the matter, but it seems like fans from all over believe there must be “more to the story” than what Richard is so far offering. Do you agree?
In the meantime, let us know what you think by leaving us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on the CBS network. Check your local listings for times.
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Y and R producers are ridiculous! Maybe we fans should boycott until they rehire him!
I agree! He should not have been fired! Boycott Y & R
Yes the show is getting ridiculous with Devon and the witch Victoria
Maybe he asked for money
To this fan says he is to old. In real life he is 63. The guy they are bringing in who played Josh Lewis on Guiding Light is the same age.
Yes the might be something else going on but who knows. Richard Burgi was great at this part.
Very sorry to see him go…He is excellent in his role
You should bring him back and not replace him.
I'm so very sorry to hear that Richard Burgi has been let go from Y&R!! I have watched this show since the 70's and he was such a wonderful addition, very handsome, and a great actor! I loved the role he had played as Victoria's husband as it was nice to have another "Victor Newman" on the show who was powerful and rich but had a soft side too! Is there any way we can get him back on the show? I'm sure the fans will all say the same thing as we loved seeing Victoria finally happy with someone other than Billy who was her equal! Please let us know what we can do to get him reinstated on this show! We had just read that he was going to be cured and had a contract and now this........I really don't think it is fair to any of the fans who have been loyal for many years as I have! Thanks!
I love Richard Burgi in the role, he made it his. I will find it very hard to see someone else take over this role. I like Robert Newman, but I think it should be left in the hands of Richard Burgi.
It would be nice if you gave Richard a break especially if he honestly thought he was only supposed to be out for five days. He fits the role really well and many people would like to see him come back. Think about it.
I loved Richard Burgi in that role. He brought new life to a rather boring soap opera, he was a handsome guy a perfect match for victoria