Who Is Holding Mariah Captive on ‘Y&R’? Camryn Grimes Speculates on the Identity
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They say that talking to yourself can be healthy. If that’s true, Young and the Restless’ Mariah (Daytime Emmy-winner Camryn Grimes) must be in tip-top shape!
The expectant mother has been reciting monologues to herself and her unborn child for weeks now as she’s been held prisoner. Who is keeping Mariah against her will – and why? Watch for the storyline to kick into high gear as the surrogate mom to Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Chance’s (Donny Boaz) baby gets closer and closer to her delivery date.
TV Insider chatted with Grimes about performing all those monologues and whom she thinks might be behind her character’s captivity. Read on for the scoop.
Are you following the online speculation as to who’s behind Mariah’s disappearance?
Camryn Grimes: I have. I finally got back on Twitter after a while. I’ve been reading up on things. It’s nice to see what everyone is excited about and what their opinions are. I know names are being thrown around. I’ve heard Nina [Tricia Cast], Chance [Donny Boaz], Stitch [Sean Carrigan], and others.
Without telling us who it is, let’s examine some candidates. What are your thoughts on if it were Nina?
I’ve worked with Tricia a little bit when I was a child on the show [as Cassie] but not too much. It’s been cool now to get to work with people I didn’t get to work with before. Tricia is so amazing and funny. I think it’d be a massive twist if it were Nina. It’d leave the audience asking why? What would her motivation be if she were the kidnapper?
Another candidate is Stitch. His motivation could be revenge against ex-wife Abby if he blames her for his son Max’s medical condition?
It’s such a pleasure to have Sean back in any capacity. He brings such amazing energy. You never know who’s getting to pop back up on Y&R. I think Stitch’s story [with Max] is so sad. It’ll be interesting to see how it plays out and [if Max] finds his way back.
Maybe it’s Primrose DeVille (Ellen Greene), who was on the show in 2011? She’s the niece of Rose DeVille (played by the late Darlene Conley), a black-market baby broker, who made off with Nina’s first son Ronan (Jeff Branson). She might have an axe to grind with Nina.
I have no clue about that story! It sounds cool and would be really interesting.
Ian Ward (Ray Wise) has been mentioned more than once. It could be him given his past with Mariah.
Ray plays this great character on our show. He came in, made a big impact, and there’s such potential for his return to cause some chaos. I love that there’s that potential – and I love Ray Wise.
How tough was it doing those monologue scenes in the room Mariah’s being kept?
I did about three episodes worth in one day. I had about 16 scenes and they were one-to-two-page scenes each. As an actor, I look at that and ask “Who did I piss off?” [Laughs] and “Are you challenging me?” So, I doubled-down and said to myself, “OK, I’m not going to forget a single line!” It was daunting. I’ve learned memorization techniques from the amazing Joshua Morrow (Nick) and Sharon Case (Sharon) over the years. With this material, I had to sit and really work on it the night before. My boyfriend said to me, “Are you doing a one-woman show?” I’m lucky that memorization is a muscle for me and mine has become second nature.
What about Alice (Tamara Clatterbuck)? She gave up Cassie as a little girl – maybe she wants to take the baby she’s carrying to make up for that?
Interesting. I didn’t even think of that possibility. I love Tamara. [Laughs] Who do I not like here? We’ve been so lucky on this show to have such great actors and great characters.
How will captivity change Mariah?
I think she was naïve when she first signed up to be Abby and Chance’s surrogate. She was in a great space even if she wasn’t fully aware of what she was signing up for. Now, she’s been alone with this unborn baby. She’s been talking and talking to this baby that’s inside you. We’ll see what happens.
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Whoever the kidnapper is, this story line needs to end, it’s getting very boring ! Stitch is a creep, he needs to go whether he is kidnapper or not !!
Also, Abby needs to quit dressing like a teenager ! She’s a grown adult !!
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I think it is Stitch and I hope they lock him up with his son. Also can they stop dressing Sharon in party clothes working in a coffee shop. Today she look like she was going to a disco party.
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About Sharon, her clothes are getting more and more ridiculous. What's wrong with jeans or nice slacks with a pretty blouse? Or a dress that's not fancy? I don't get it either.
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Really I was thinking the same thing about Sharon. The long dress she had on the other day was cute.
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I know, right?
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In today’s episode Stitch indicates he noticed an elderly man buying items that happen to be Mariah’s favorite protein snack. Plus his list was written on a piece of paper similar to ones that Tessa gave Mariah. Has anyone else noticed that an older man has been coming into Crimson Lights for coffee & sitting at a booth in the back ground. You don’t normally see that age group in the coffee shop. Has anyone else picked up on him? I’m thinking Stitch might have a hand in this. Not sure
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I think Ben kidnapped Mariah. I also think he did something to Abby's husband. Why? It's because he wants Abby for himself. With Mariah missing he knows she need him to depend on and cry on his shoulder so in his mind it would make them close again. She loss their baby together and now he's upset she's having another baby.
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I don't know who has kidnapped Mariah but i do wonder if this situation might make Mariah want to keep the baby.As for who the kidnapper, maybe it is Stitch and he kidnapped Mariah as a way to get closer to Abby and maybe Stitch is setting it up so that he'll be the one to find Mariah and look like a hero.However i'm wondering if some characters might accuse Stitch of kidnapping Mariah because she disappeared around the time he returned to town but it turns out he's innocent and while people focused on Stitch the real kidnapper gets away
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The cast are dressing wrong I agree. Would someone in wardrobe get real. This is Wisconsin. Not Hollywood. Also Nicki needed a good bra in a few past outfits.
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stitch cause he was stalking and looking n windows before he let Abby know he was around plus he lied about the job at hospital cause nate have that job
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I believe it's stitch he has too much info
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Abbys ex for sure!
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I agree stop dressing Sharon in these outfits. It’s ridiculous wearing club clothes to work.
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I don't care who kidnapped Mariah,just get it over,this is a crazy story line,bring Mariah home,next week will be ok with me.!
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They need to stop trying to make sharon younger looking.
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I just want to know how she goes to bathroom or showers Stitch is my pick. Today he came up with clues.
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I think its Nina. Where is she anyway? Your job wouldn't come before your grandchild's safety!
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I think Ben has kidnapped her
He was the last one to see her jogging
He showed up and was watching them just before he told Abby he was in town
Looked upset at the way her life was going compared to his
Lied about a job in order to stay in town
Finding reasons to stay close
Why
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I think stitch is holding her, I bet he is doing it to hurt Amanda because he blames her for his son having problems
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I believe it's Stich than again it may be Nina because she don't want a mixed race child.???
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I think it's Chance. What. If he really doesn't like the idea of a surrogate? Remember, he is the one who could not father a child, so maybe he can't accept parenting a child he did not father. He has the perfect cover up with his job, and he would know Mariah enough to get close enough to take her and know what she eats. Stitch seems too obvious, and Nina doesn't make sense. Ian and the others are from so long ago, that it would not make sense to newer viewers. Regardless, I hope this just leads finally to an on air wedding fo rdd Mariah and Tessa and them becoming parents and starting a family for themselves.
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Has too be Sitch, he knows to much, He lied about the chief of staff job, now the potien bar, He just wants too be Abby's hero, because He felt quilty for Max's causing Abby's miscarriage.. Apple don't fall far from the tree now he can be with Max's 24 /7
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I have a few folks in mind and i know this is petty butshe is supposed to have been missing for weeks.please atleast let her change clothes and shower we all know this is make believe but even fairy tales you at least get a shower and clean clothes
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I'm wondering how she got kidnapped? Whose place is that? Could be the older guy at Crimson Light may be working for Ian Ward. It's usually not what is obvious like Ben who saw her in Park last.
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I noticed an older man at Crimson Lights several times sitting in a booth. I think it could be him. I don't know who he is. My first thought was stitch. He had claimed he was getting the job at the hospital that Nate now has
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I hope it’s not Stitch. Maybe it’s Ashland...he’s gray. Nina would be good
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It depends if he gets away with it? What if he just drops her off at the hospital and goes into hiding again. That will get Abby upset forever.
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I think it is Stitch, only because he lied about the Chief of Surgery position, also he knows what she needs and Wants Abby to look at him as Her Hero,to get her back, or MAX and Stitch together. Just bring Donny Boaz back he has Connections to blow it open in less time.
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