The Young and the Restless stars Susan Walters’s character, Diane Jenkins, is a complicated one. Her return to the show sparked different reactions from viewers. Some loved her, some loved her with Jack, and others loved to hate her. However, regardless of their feelings towards her, one would expect fans to be excited to interact with Walters on social media and discuss her character’s revival. Sadly, that was not the case for the actress, and she left Twitter under controversial circumstances. What caused her to make this decision, and what can we learn from it? Read on to find out.
The Ugly Side of Social Media!
In a recent interview on Talking TV with co-star Peter Bergman, Walters shared the real reason why she quit Twitter. The Young and the Restless star reveal that the reception she got on Twitter was not pretty at all. She had hoped to use the platform to engage with fans and empower them by showing that both she and Diane had aged gracefully. Instead, she faced a barrage of nasty comments about her appearance.
Walters was taken aback by the vitriol, stating that she was “blown away by how nasty people were about the way me – Susan – looked.” Now that she is back, she believes that the comments would be more about her character. However, she has stopped using Twitter and states that “It’s not healthy for me.” Meanwhile, Bergman also expressed his relief upon learning that she had given up the social media platform. Be sure to catch the interview clip provided above – it’s a must-see!
The Young and the Restless: Phyllis Fakes Her Death, Plans to Frame Diane!
Susan Walters’ character on The Young and the Restless, Diane Jenkins, is the definition of a troublemaker. Her list of wrongdoings is endless! Framing Phyllis for arson, faking her own death, and even trying to frame Jeremy for the theft of Nikki Newman’s necklace. Yet, despite her checkered past, Diane’s return to the show has sparked a devoted fanbase. Thanks in part to her on-screen relationship with Jack. However, her current storyline on The Young and the Restless is exactly the same as what she did to Phyllis.
While Diane had framed Phyllis for arson and let her go to prison in the past, now it is Phyllis who has faked her own death. She, along with Jeremy, is planning to frame Diane for her death. Micheal has even received a disturbing message insinuating Diane’s guilt in the supposed death of Phyllis. As the news of Phyllis’s death spreads, everyone is left in the dark about the real plan, including her devastated children, Summer and Daniel. So, what do you think will be Phyllis’s next step in this not-so-real death? Will she call off her plan, thinking about what her kids are going through? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Also, don’t forget to check TV Season and Spoilers for more celebrity news.