“Every scene with Esther is silly”— The Young and the Restless fans find the latest scenes with Esther and Jordan ridiculous 

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) is an American soap opera that premiered on March 26, 1973, on CBS. One of the most prominent characters on the show is Esther Valentine, played by Kate Linder.

As per the current episodes, Esther unintentionally encounters Jordan, a prison escapee, in the coffee shop, laying the groundwork for future conflict. As Claire becomes suspicious, Esther's casual connection with Jordan could have disastrous consequences.

With this storyline, fans have taken it to social media and voiced their concerns by commenting on a Facebook post. One fan with the username Lesa Lynne commented:

Fan reactions (Image via Facebook/@Angella MD Edwards)

Every scene with Esther is silly

Some people believe Esther's character is unnecessary and obnoxious as per the reactions on the Facebook post. They don't understand why she is so open with strangers, especially in the Jordan plot. Some of these comments are:

Fan reactions (Image via Facebook/@Angella MD Edwards)

Many people believe the plot is stupid and wastes time, and they want the story to move on from what they regard as superfluous drama.

Fan reactions (Image via Facebook/@Angella MD Edwards)

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More about Esther and Jordan’s storyline

The Young and the Restless creates tension in the coffee shop during the week of January 13, 2025, when Jordan (Colleen Zenk), a prison escapee, unintentionally engages with Esther Valentine (Kate Linder).

Jordan and Esther go to the coffee shop and order tea, but it's a very particular order that makes Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) take notice. Claire becomes concerned after remembering how Jordan used to place the same tea order. She calls out her name cautiously to Jordan, but he ignores her and quickly leaves the coffee shop.

Esther, uninformed of Jordan's criminal past, goes about her day, blind to the threat that Jordan's presence poses. This encounter lays the stage for future confrontation, as Claire's doubts regarding Jordan's homecoming rise.

Esther's casual conversation with Jordan may become more crucial if Claire tells others, especially Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), what she observed. It's evident that Jordan's escape is a bigger deal, and Esther may soon find herself entangled in a web of deception and peril.

Fans will be eager to see if Esther's bond with Jordan will become stronger as Jordan's escape becomes a more important plot in The Young and the Restless. Even though Esther is ignorant of Jordan's hazardous past, her participation in these incidents may have unanticipated repercussions.

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Cast of The Young and the Restless

The cast of The Young and the Restless (Y&R) consists of both familiar stars and newcomers. Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott, Eric Braeden as Victor Newman, and Sharon Case as Sharon Rosales are among the show's long-standing cast members.

Other main cast members include Mark Grossman as Adam Newman, Amelia Heinle as Victoria Newman, and Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson. Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), Christel Khalil (Lily Winters), and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) are among the show's long-time cast members.

In recent seasons, newer faces like Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles) and Allison Lanier (Summer Newman) have emerged as significant characters. Y&R has a number of recurrent and guest stars in addition to the main cast, such as Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott, Lauralee Bell as Christine Blair, and Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten.

Actors like Cait Fairbanks (Tessa Porter), Conner Floyd (Chance Chancellor), and Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe Mitchell) still have important parts to play in The Young and the Restless. The show's ensemble is dynamic and diverse, which honors the enduring figures that have influenced the series while keeping viewers interested with new plots.

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