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What is the real reason behind Y&R's decision to fire Michael Muhney (Adam)?

Was it because of salary issues? Was it due to the fact that the new writers wanted to take the character of Adam into a whole different direction? Was there any bad blood between Muhney and his co-stars on set? Or did he just want out? For now, we'll never really get to know the whole story, but only one thing is certain: it hurts me a lot when a popular actor or actress leaves a soap opera that has been number one in the Nielsens for the last 25 years, and that could spell trouble for the fans and the show itself. Muhney has been on Y&R for almost 5 years. He was well-loved and well-liked by everyone and from what I believe, he didn't expect to see this coming once news of his abrupt exit from the show broke. I hope the folks at Y&R will somehow find a way to put this whole matter behind them and I wish Muhney nothing but the best as he go on to pursue bigger and better things. Any thoughts?????

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    We really don't know yet, MM did not or would not tell..

    I've read at one time that he didn't get along with Eric (Victor) but really who would?

    We really need to get JFP fired, because she is firing and hiring left and right and all of these people she hired are either her friends or are from GH.

    Now I like to know what the real reason why Billy Miller was let go and why I am at it WHY did Michelle Stafford leave....and I don't think it was just to make a YouTube show either..

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Okay, reading on Twitter rumors (just that, only rumors so far) that he sexually harassed Hunter King! And Eric Braeden is also being accused of sexual harassment. Ugly.

    Had it with this show. If he really did do something that stupid, horrible, terrible waste and the remaining cast not worth watching either. Bye Y&R!

  • 7 years ago

    We really have no way of knowing. When he was asked in an interview, he said he is taking the high road and keeping it private and not pointing fingers. He did admit that he has argued with JFP over the storylines recently. Also, he has had public fights with Eric Braeden(Victor) and both said the other could and/or should be replaced.

    So just putting those things together I'd say it's a combination of things.

    And I agree, this just might be the straw that backs the show's back. A lot of people are going to stop watching the show because they are fed up with JFP's bullying and bad decisions.

  • MAK
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    You need to go to the huffington post and type in "Interview as to why Michael was fired from Y&R or go to The Examiner and check it out .... tried posting these and the pages are blank.

    It was explained to Michael that CBS and Sony want to give Adam a break for 3-6 months and then they’ll bring him back with a different actor. (DIFFERENT ACTOR PULEZ) Maybe he does need a break. Adam has been on screen a lot. He’s not being killed off.”

    Muhney on who told him: “Executive Producer Jill Farren Phelps. We had a private talk in her office. She’s always been very kind to me. We have a good rapport. It was intimate … the way it was handled ...... (BARF).

    CBS, Sony, and Jill Phelps are not to blame for that ....... (I am all BARFED out).

    I hope he does go on to bigger and better things ...... and show's them what he's got and they will be sorry!.

  • Bren
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    JFP

    The storyline about Delia

    The relationship with Victor

  • 7 years ago

    What are you kidding me getting rid of Michael Muhney are they plum crazy? I can't even believe this NO NO NO make it not so Do you have a link about this please Now I'm just so disappointed and mad its not funny

    Petition to keep Micheal Muhney on Y&R is on Twitter http://www.change.org/petitions/we-demand-cbs-rehi...

  • 7 years ago

    What I have read and heard he didn't want to be the one who killed Delia. Since he has young children of his own. He must of gotten into a big fight with JFP over this and she fired him. To me I love MM and I hate what happened. YOU have to take a stand.

  • 7 years ago

    The problem is he shot his mouth off to the writers and was fired, thats all there way there is too it.

  • ~FROG~
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    BRING BACK RED, KEEP BILLY & ADAM!!!! Big Mistakes Y & R!

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    It could be about money, or he could have expressed his dissatisfaction about his storylines.

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