Please be aware that this story covers a potentially sensitive topic for some readers.
While many people may think of soaps as a medium known for telling sometimes wild stories of love, betrayal and corporate intrigue, what non-daytime lovers fail to realize is how great the shows are at tackling real, human stories. That’s what The Young and the Restless is doing right now with Chelsea’s battle with anxiety, depression and suicide.
Although Melissa Claire Egan’s performance was heartbreaking, it also, hopefully, benefitted many.
On The Talk, she recently spoke about this topic, stating that Chelsea’s current situation has “been really serious and very weighty, but also really relevant, regrettably, since it’s something that impacts so many people. Josh Griffith, our chief writer, and our other authors were very motivated to convey this tale and, perhaps, have an influence.
She will confess that when she first realized that they would be going in this way, she was a little taken aback. However, she also felt honored to have been given the responsibility of handling such delicate and significant information. In her eleven years on the program, Chelsea has experienced some wild escapades, but none have been as significant as this one, according to Egan.
Even though it can be awkward, she said, “I think it’s very vital to start a dialogue.”
Although Melissa Claire Egan’s performance was heartbreaking, it also, hopefully, benefitted many.
On The Talk, she recently spoke about this topic, stating that Chelsea’s current situation has “been really serious and very weighty, but also really relevant, regrettably, since it’s something that impacts so many people. Josh Griffith, our chief writer, and our other authors were very motivated to convey this tale and, perhaps, have an influence.
She will confess that when she first realized that they would be going in this way, she was a little taken aback. However, she also felt honored to have been given the responsibility of handling such delicate and significant information. In her eleven years on the program, Chelsea has experienced some wild escapades, but none have been as significant as this one, according to Egan.
Even though it can be awkward, she said, “I think it’s very vital to start a dialogue.”
Today’s episode contains sensitive and potentially disturbing content for some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
— The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) November 4, 2022
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