The Young and the Restless News: Is A New Head Writer Headed To Genoa City?

Rumors have been making rounds online that a new head writer is joining the team of “The Young and the Restless.” There was wide speculation in the Twitter world that the former scribe of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Patrick Mulcahey is moving over to its sister soap “The Young and the Restless.”

The tweet said, “From a source: Patrick Mulcahey, a writer from Bold & Beautiful, has been offered the Head Writer position for Y&R. But he’s not sure if he wants the job and all the responsibility. He may agree to come on as Co-Head Writer. Stay tuned!”

Viewers may recall that Mulcahey recently left B&B after 15 years of being part of the show. He worked as a scriptwriter from 2005 and he also served as the soap’s story consultant from 2009 to 2019. He explained that he needed a break before moving on to his next gig. He hopes his next project would be as great as his experience at his former soap.

YR News: Mulcahey Denies Rumors

Mulcahey immediately shot down the rumors even though he really liked the idea of writing for “The Young and the Restless.” He clarified things right away and said none of the details were true. He added that he didn’t get any offer for the said position and there was no discussion about it that he knows of.

“I am getting some DMs about this, but think about it. Y&R just got a multi-year renewal and a Writers Guild award all in the same week. I think they must be pretty happy with their writing staff. However, let me not leave the impression that I mind being gossiped about,” Mulcahey tweeted.

Fans were quick to respond to his tweet. One said they’d love it if he’d decide to join “General Hospital” while another said that he should move to “The Young and the Restless.”

The Young and the Restless News: Mulcahey’s Career

Before joining “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Mulcahey worked as the associate head/breakdown writer on “General Hospital” from 1998 to 1999. He also served as a scriptwriter from 1996 to 1999. He also joined “Guiding Light” in 1982 and between 1992 and 1994. He was the associate head/breakdown writer from 1993 to 1994 and the co-head writer in 1994. He also penned for “Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1990 and “Texas” from 1980 to 1981.

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