Jermaine Rivers Confirms Exit as Damian Kane, Y&R Fans React
Jermaine Rivers, who recently portrayed private investigator Damian Kane on The Young and the Restless, confirmed he’s finished filming. Many fans feel he’s a loss of talent that CBS should have kept. Read on to find out they are saying.
Confirming He Is Off The Show
On July 14, Rivers took to X (formerly Twitter), and shared the update with fans, writing: “That’s a wrap on Damian and my time at Y&R.” While he didn’t give many details, he thanked the cast, crew, and fans, signing off with a simple “onward.”
The post brought immediate reactions from fans of the daytime drama. From the tone of the comments, clearly, although his character was short-lived, Rivers made a strong impression on viewers. Fans quickly responded with messages of praise and frustration over his departure.
Fans React in the Comments
One fan, @Sandy_L_K, replied, “You’ll be missed. Best of luck in your future endeavors. We’ll be watching for you.”
Another one, @KellyHo50576706, added, “You will be missed! You grew on me real quick! Not bad on the eyes either!! Wishing you all the best!”
@bulletprfsoul kept it short and direct: “You will be missed.” Meanwhile, @Kimberlykokourt echoed the sentiment, saying, “Good Luck To You In The Future!”
Some Y&R fans talked about their disappointment and frustration with the showrunners and writers. One tweeter seemed particularly unhappy. So, they slammed those behind the scenes. They wrote, “You were great! Another bad choice at Y&R to let you go!! Show needs new writers desperately.”
Rivers Seemed Understanding
Jermaine Rivers doesn’t seem as upset as his many Y&R fans. Parade noted Damian Kane’s storyline, adding that the character’s arc seemed intentionally short-lived from the beginning. With that in mind, Rivers seemed understanding about it. He said, “I’m grateful to the cast and crew for being so welcoming. I’ve had a blast bringing Damian to life.”
Still, many fans felt the show missed an opportunity. In their view, Rivers brought fresh energy to Genoa City, and they aren’t pleased he’s already gone. The comments highlighted their disappointment with the direction of the show, especially when it comes to promising talent. One of them even said some rather unpleasant things about the writers.
There’s no word yet on what’s next for Jermaine Rivers. However, based on the responses from fans, it’s clear viewers want to see more of him.
What are your thoughts about Jermaine Rivers’ character, Damian, being killed off so soon? Were you hoping that he would become a regular on the show? Some people hope that he ends up on Beyond the Gates. Would you also like to see that? Sound off in the comments below, and come back here often for all your The Young and the Restless cast news and updates.
