It appears that Nathan Owens has been discreetly removed from the official cast list, which strongly suggests he is no longer part of the show.
It Looks Like Curtis Washington Will Be The New Holden Novak
Certainly, the signs have been evident for quite some time now, particularly since Holden mysteriously vanished from the television canvas.
Y&R has provided a convenient explanation to justify keeping Holden away from viewers’ screens, citing that he is currently enjoying an extended stay in London alongside his biological father, Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore).
However, there is considerable speculation circulating that Curtis Washington may be stepping into the role once Holden eventually makes his return from his London adventure.
Since Holden remains an essential character for several major upcoming storylines, it makes perfect sense to maintain his presence on the show in whatever capacity possible.
Even if that requires bringing in a replacement actor to fill the part, longtime soap opera fans understand that recasting actors is an unavoidable and necessary practice in the industry.
Holden Deserves To Find Out Nate And His Mother Are An Item
Holden deserves the opportunity to process the revelation that Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) and Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) are an item.
After all, Stephanie and Nate recently practiced how that very conversation might unfold!
Holden is also involved in a romantic relationship with Claire Newman (Hayley Erin), so it would be strange for him to suddenly end things and abandon her.
Claire will require Holden’s emotional support once she learns about Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle Abbott’s (Michael Mealor) budding romance.
Lily Is Having A Health Scare And Will Need Holden’s Support
Then there’s Lily Winters’ (Christel Khalil) looming health scare, which her newly discovered half-brother should be present for.
Lily is currently keeping her health concerns under wraps, but she may turn to Holden for support once she finally reveals the truth.
Holden has numerous opportunities to remain relevant in Genoa City, so Curtis Washington may step in for Nathan Owens and ensure the character remains part of the show.
That said, Owens will certainly be remembered fondly by fans in the role. While Nathan Owens brought distinctive appeal to Holden, Curtis Washington will have the chance to make the character uniquely his own if he’s taking on the part.
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