Aunt Jordan (Colleen Zenk) and Ian Ward (Daytime Emmy-winner Ray Clever) are essentially the most diabolical team-up on TV since Catwoman joined forces with the Joker! Look ahead to the couple’s scheme to take down the Newman clan to choose up steam this week on Younger and the Stressed.
There’s been hypothesis that Jordan and Ian could have had a job in Heather’s (Vail Bloom) demise, for which Sharon (Sharon Case) has taken the blame. Will that become the case? Oh, what a tangled internet Y&R is weaving! TV Insider chatted with Zenk about her second reign of terror in Genoa Metropolis, whether or not or not she feels Jordan might be redeemed, and the way, in 2025, CBS will turn into a three-soap opera community once more!
A collective chill went up the spines of Y&R viewers after they noticed not solely was Jordan again on the scene however she was additionally in cahoots with diabolical Ian Ward! Had you ever met Ray Clever earlier than?
Colleen Zenk: No, however the irony is we have now so many individuals in frequent who’ve crossed all through our lives in musical theater. It’s loopy how linked we’re. However in all these years, we’d by no means met till we have been within the hair and make-up division at Y&R. I stated, “I’m Jordan!” We hit it off, proper off the bat. It’s been fabulous!
I’ve discovered an appearing associate in Ray that I by no means anticipated to have at this level in my life. We’re so related in our working kinds and the place we got here from. We go down the halls [at the studio] singing songs collectively. It’s completely scrumptious. I’m thrilled to be working with an actor who has this sort of historical past and repertoire. He’s Ray Clever!
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What do Jordan and Ian have in frequent?
Properly, we each have an agenda. We every have an agenda to assault, management, and obtain a connection as soon as once more with a few of the Newman household. That’s what it’s all about. I consider Ian will do for Jordan what she is going to do for him with a view to obtain their mutual targets.
Their alliance appears to be based mostly on the outdated saying, “the enemy of my enemy is my buddy.” Nonetheless, that may not make for an enduring relationship ought to their goals come into battle.
No. Under no circumstances. However Jordan obtained out of jail due to Ian Ward. She feels gratitude for that. She was in a spot the place she was confined and he or she felt tortured. She’s gone alongside willingly together with his plan.
Jordan’s emotions of animosity are in direction of Victor (Eric Braeden) due to how she feels he handled her late sister, Eve (Margaret Mason). Ian, alternatively, is extra obsessive about Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott). How do these variations complement their alliance?
What an ideal query. I believe their speedy drawback is tips on how to get to the folks that they need again of their lives. Then, they’ll get to new targets after that.
I’m listening to you’re attending to don some enjoyable disguises once more.
I simply love carrying them! I like being in disguise. It’s a lot enjoyable! They’re so theatrical. I’ve human hair wigs and falls again from after I was 16 years outdated, again after I was doing print work and all types of stuff. So, I’ve a whole wardrobe of hair and I introduced a few of it with me this time, and really, final time, too.
Victor Newman as soon as fed rats to his spouse Julia’s (Meg Bennett) lover. Michael Baldwin (Christian Le Blanc) as soon as tried to assault Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell). They managed to show corners and discover redemption. Do you assume Jordan can ever be redeemed?
I don’t know. I do assume the love she has for her niece Claire [Hayley Erin] could be the factor that might assist redeem Jordan. On all my years at Because the World Turns, the factor that was redemptive for Barbara Ryan was her love for her youngsters. Whereas there are some similarities, Jordan is a horrible human being! So, I don’t know what the reply to that’s.
In 2016, you reunited with some ATWT friends and scores of different CBS Daytime people for an enormous reunion picture, honoring the community’s 30 years as No. 1. What was that like?
I felt so privileged to be requested to be part of that. It was a privilege for all of us. It was very emotional for all of us to be collectively once more.
And, now, Tamara Tunie, who performed Jessica Griffin on ATWT and was within the picture, is coming again to CBS as Anita Dupree on Past the Gates.
I’m so excited for all of them as a result of I do know in all probability 90 % of the folks concerned in that present. I’m so thrilled for Tamara, for your entire manufacturing, and for CBS.
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