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JamesG · 04-17-2018, 12:48 AM

Why Y&R Killed Off J.T.
by Lynette Rice
April 16, 2018

Thad Luckinbill never said how long he would be sticking around Genoa City when it was revealed in December that he was reprising his role as J.T. Hellstrom on "The Young and the Restless". But in today’s episode, it was made brutally clear that his days as Victoria’s on-and-off again husband were over:

After Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) whacked J.T. from behind with a fireplace poker in Friday’s episode, the ladies discover that he is really, most sincerely dead.

When asked why the sudser embarked on such an explosive Big Little Lies-like storyline, executive producer and head writer Mal Young told EW exclusively that it allowed them to focus on a “very pertinent social issue, domestic abuse, that sadly affects all walks of life and in various forms.”

“Utilizing J.T., an established character on the canvas, we felt gave this important story even more impact,” Young told EW exclusively. “The next arc of the story focuses on the consequences of J.T.’s death and brings together four characters — Nikki, Phyllis, Sharon, and Victoria — with strained relationships to become unlikely allies.

This alliance is equally as dangerous as the secret they are keeping because they are only as strong as each other. Their secret will be in jeopardy when someone in the group is overcome with guilt and begins to crack.”

But that also means saying so long to the hugely popular Luckinbill, who was married to Amelia Heinle (Victoria) for 10 years before they filed for divorce in March. The two fell in love on the show after he joined the action in 1999.

“It’s hard to say goodbye,” admits Young of Luckinbill. “We thank him for the outstanding work he did with this powerful storyline.”

http://ew.com/tv/2018/04/16/thad-luc...tless-jt-dead/

Alex Cooper · 04-18-2018, 10:27 PM

Though they'll hardly be groundbreaking in a "domestic violence is bad" plot line, this should be an interesting storyline, and, yes, still unfortunately relevant. It will be intriguing to see the aforementioned ladies in a Thelma and Louise type situation.

TV Guy · 04-19-2018, 06:34 AM

Good. I always hated Rat Face.

HuntingtonM15 · 04-19-2018, 12:20 PM

I have mixed feelings about Mal Young's writing style. Some storylines, including this one, move entirely too fast. There was no progression into JT's domestic violence. It just...happened. It was so out-of-character for him to do the things he did. It certainly was not necessary to kill him off, either.

Sterling Holobyte · 05-09-2018, 01:14 AM

Don't fret. He will be back soon as a ghost, someone's conscience "spirit", or as another character who looks "inconceivably" exactly like JT.

04-17-2018, 12:48 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	(Spoiler) Gets Killed Off "Y&R" *Why Y&R* Killed Off J.T.** by Lynette Rice April 16, 2018 Thad Luckinbill never said how long he would be sticking around Genoa City when it was revealed in December that he was reprising his role as J.T. Hellstrom on "The Young and the Restless". But in today’s episode, it was made brutally clear that his days as Victoria’s on-and-off again husband were over: After Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) whacked J.T. from behind with a fireplace poker in Friday’s episode, the ladies discover that he is really, most sincerely dead. When asked why the sudser embarked on such an explosive Big Little Lies-like storyline, executive producer and head writer Mal Young told EW exclusively that it allowed them to focus on a “very pertinent social issue, domestic abuse, that sadly affects all walks of life and in various forms.” “Utilizing J.T., an established character on the canvas, we felt gave this important story even more impact,” Young told EW exclusively. “The next arc of the story focuses on the consequences of J.T.’s death and brings together four characters — Nikki, Phyllis, Sharon, and Victoria — with strained relationships to become unlikely allies. This alliance is equally as dangerous as the secret they are keeping because they are only as strong as each other. Their secret will be in jeopardy when someone in the group is overcome with guilt and begins to crack.” But that also means saying so long to the hugely popular Luckinbill, who was married to Amelia Heinle (Victoria) for 10 years before they filed for divorce in March. The two fell in love on the show after he joined the action in 1999. “It’s hard to say goodbye,” admits Young of Luckinbill. “We thank him for the outstanding work he did with this powerful storyline.” http://ew.com/tv/2018/04/16/thad-luc...tless-jt-dead/ Attached Images

04-18-2018, 10:27 PM	#2
Alex Cooper Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,705	Though they'll hardly be groundbreaking in a "domestic violence is bad" plot line, this should be an interesting storyline, and, yes, still unfortunately relevant. It will be intriguing to see the aforementioned ladies in a Thelma and Louise type situation.
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05-09-2018, 01:14 AM	#5
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Don't fret. He will be back soon as a ghost, someone's conscience "spirit", or as another character who looks "inconceivably" exactly like JT.
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04-19-2018, 06:34 AM	#3
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Good. I always hated Rat Face.

04-19-2018, 12:20 PM	#4
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I have mixed feelings about Mal Young's writing style. Some storylines, including this one, move entirely too fast. There was no progression into JT's domestic violence. It just...happened. It was so out-of-character for him to do the things he did. It certainly was not necessary to kill him off, either.