CBS ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ spoilers finds that fans are both enjoying the trip down memory lane that the classic and nostalgic episodes are now providing viewers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, new reports suggest that both CBS soaps continue to have strong viewership, despite not airing any new episodes. Here’s what you need to know.
All four of the major network soaps – which also includes ABC’s General Hospital and NBC’s Days of Our Lives – paused production back in mid-March because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In an effort to help curb the spread, the networks have decided to suspend production for the health and safety of both the cast and crew.
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CBS ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ & CBS ‘The Young and the Restless’ Gain in Viewership: Ratings Jump Thanks to Nostalgic Episodes
Fast-forward two months later and both ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Young and the Restless’ no longer have any new episodes to air, but that doesn’t seem to be a problem for viewers. In fact, many are tuning in now more than ever to see the legendary Katherine Chancellor and her iconic and memorable scenes and deliveries in Genoa City while The Bold and the Beautiful fans have been enjoying nostalgic getaway episodes to luxurious destinations such as Dubai and Monte Carlo. In addition, ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ have been airing ‘theme weeks’ complete with iconic and unforgettable wedding scenes from the past. During the week of April 27 – May 1, ‘Young and the Restless’ saw a total of 2,554,000 viewers tune in while ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ is holding steady at 2,104,000.
With that said, both the producers of ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Young and the Restless’ have not given any updates about production or when things will pick up again once the state of California eases the shelter-in-place restrictions. As of press time, the Golden State will proceed with Phase 2 of opening up California businesses by Friday. We will update you with all of the latest information as it comes in.
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