Y&R Spoilers: Eric Braeden’s Surgery Implies Victor’s Temporary Absence?

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers document that Eric Braeden’s (Victor Newman) announcement about knee replacement surgery just before Christmas provided the fans with an update about his health. The actor showed a photo where he was standing up in the hospital.

Devoted viewers know that Braeden has been walking with a gait in recent years. His character was also shown seated in many shots. So, he was toughing out the condition and had it addressed.

Y&R fans know that soap operas record scenes in advance of their air dates. An approximate one-month time frame exists from when Braeden and the other actors who portray Genoa City, Wisconsin residents are seen in the collected scenes that become episodes.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Victor Newman Wants Family Peace

Victor has evolved, as the cliche goes. While the birth of his children created great joy in those moments, the connections with his four children’s mothers were hardly smooth.

As time passed and Victor’s children grew, he tried to create what he thought was a perfect world for them. But in pursuing that myopic path, Victor alienated Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle), Adam Newman (Mark Grossman), and Abby Newman Abbott Chancellor (Melissa Ordway).

Today, Victor has mellowed to a certain degree. He has his first-born heading Newman Enterprises, and his second-born returned to the business earlier this year. Abby is not in a good personal place but has a successful business in Society. Adam remains on the outs, where he has often been.

Y&R Spoilers – Children Running The Ship

Victoria has done a solid job in running the company since her father accepted the take-it or leave-it pitch in the recent past. Seamlessly incorporating Nick into the fold is a major sign that Victoria has matured in recent years.

Adam was heading Newman Media with Victor. That entity was a prove-it project Victor created for his youngest son.

But Victor’s choice to allow Victoria to buy the business rubbed Adam the wrong way. He grudgingly worked under Victoria for a short period before employing a misguided strategy to preserve Sally Spectra’s (Courtney Hope) position.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Eric Braeden Is A Hard Worker

Braeden joined Y&R’s cast in 1980. He went on to earn his place in television history by developing Victor into one of soap opera’s greatest characters.

All recovery periods after major surgery are specific to the individual. So, assume a few months until Braeden is ready to return to the set, with a check on his social media pages updating the fans.

The work Braeden banked before surgery should allow Victor to remain on-screen through December and potentially into the new year. Fans could see less of the legendary actor into the new year. But creative writing and advanced scenes should blunt a long absence on Y&R.

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