The Young and the Restless is celebrating its 13000th in style! The CBS soap has a very cool surprise for OG fans and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas). The charming Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) has secretly rebuilt their beloved home from scratch after Sharon torched it in 2012. In true Victor style, he’s planning to unveil the revamped ranch to his dear wifey, Nikki. Read further to get the lowdown.
The New Newman Ranch!
The Young and the Restless character was trying to keep the construction of the news house from Nikki. And the Newman ranch is so huge, he probably didn’t have to hide much. But the wait is finally over! The grand reveal is set for November 8 and it’s going to be a teary moment for everyone. Seeing their house burned to ashes was heart-crushing for the Newman couple.
In the BTS clip, Melody and emotional Braden tour the revamped set for the first time. And let us tell you that every nostalgic detail is perfectly in place. Be on the lookout for the classic center couch, Nikki’s corner desk, and the cherished wooden staircase. We owe it to Josh Griffith, the show’s Executive Producer and Head Writer.
Griffith shared that the Newman family and Y&R fans alike felt the loss of the original Newman ranch. Additionally, the showrunner revealed that the show has been toying with the idea of bringing back the set for years. But what better occasion than the 13,000th episode to celebrate the legacy of Nikki and Victor Newman, right?
Josh also thanked Y&R’s art department and stage crew, who went “above and beyond” in executing the dream project. Back to the set tour, Braeden and Thomas were pretty moved by the sight of their old “home” restored. During a chat with Deadline, Eric admitted he never thought about getting this attached to a set.
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Forty-four years can do this to a man! I was actually moved to tears because it was so long coming, you know,” he said. Meanwhile, Scott couldn’t help but get a bit nostalgic, too, pointing out the staircase. Eric reminisced, “I used to carry you up that,” and quickly refused when Melody teased, “You’re gonna do that again today.”
Furthermore, Thomas shared, “I feel like that’s my house again because I always felt very protective,” talking about the details. The Y&R diva added, “See, if you hang around long enough, your greatest desires will come true.” Get ready for more nostalgia as Y&R celebrates 13,000 episodes of romance, drama, and surprises on November 13! Don’t miss out on more sizzling updates on The Young and the Restless only at Soap Opera Daily! Which is your favorite spot from the iconic Newman ranch? Drop them down below!
