Matthew Atkinson is Going to be a Dad! Plus, Jason Canela Returns to Work and Stars Remember Esta TerBlanche

A big congratulations to “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Matthew Atkinson, as he is about to become a dad for the first time! Plus, former “The Young and the Restless” star Jason Canela has made a return to the screen in a hit show. Let’s not forget the late Esta TerBlanche, whose co-stars have been sharing their heartfelt memories of her. Let’s dive into the details.

Matthew Atkinson’s Exciting News

Matthew Atkinson, known for his role as Thomas Forrester on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has some thrilling personal news to share. Matthew, who has portrayed Thomas since 2019, is about to start a major new chapter in his life. Last November, he married his longtime girlfriend, Britney Rage, in a breathtaking ceremony at Lake Tahoe. Fast forward to now, and they are expecting their first child!

Britney recently took to Instagram to reveal her growing baby bump with an adorable photo, literally glowing with excitement. She captioned the post, “Our next adventure,” perfectly capturing the joy of this new journey they are about to embark on. The announcement was made even sweeter by including their adorable fur baby, Masel. Britney’s sister, Bri, couldn’t resist commenting on the post, saying, “I love how Masel was included in the collaboration.”

The happy news brought in a wave of excitement and congratulations from their friends and co-stars from “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Young and the Restless,” and others. Ashley Jones, known for her role as Bridget on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” said, “I am so excited for y’all!” Meanwhile, Tamara Braun from “Days of Our Lives,” who plays Ava, joined in with heartfelt words, “Gorgeous mama, I love you so much.” Other soap stars like Courtney Hope, Tracey E. Bregman, and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood also hopped in the comments with their love for the pregnant couple.

While fans eagerly await Thomas’s return to Los Angeles and his next dramatic storyline, this personal milestone is definitely worth celebrating. Matthew and Britney’s journey into parenthood is a beautiful new chapter, and we can’t wait to see their family grow and meet the new addition who will undoubtedly become an adored member alongside Masel.

Jason Canela’s Return to the Screen

Speaking of new dads, Jason Canela, known for his role as Arturo Rosales on “The Young and the Restless,” has some exciting updates as well. Jason joined the cast of “The Young and the Restless” in 2018, but his time on the show ended in 2020. Since then, fans have been wondering if Arturo will ever return to Genoa City. While we can’t say for sure, we do know that Jason has been thriving outside the Y&R world.

Just a year ago, in February 2023, Jason became a father for the first time, welcoming his daughter, Joy Josie. While embracing his new role as a dad, he also got cast in the hit Apple Plus limited series “Palm Royale,” which aired on March 24th. In the series, Jason plays the role of Eddie, a hot tennis pro at Palm Royale Club, and the show features a star-studded cast, including Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, and the iconic Carol Burnett.

Jason expressed his gratitude and excitement about the show’s success, especially with its 11 Emmy nominations. He took to Instagram to give a shout-out to the show and the team, saying, “What a dream job it is to be a part of the Palm Royale family.” He also shared his dedication to his craft and the importance of staying ready to receive the blessings he has diligently worked towards.

Remembering Esta TerBlanche

2024 hasn’t been an easy year for the soap community, as we’ve already lost 19 soap stars so far. Most recently, the world was shocked by the sudden loss of Esta TerBlanche, who passed away at just 51. Esta, famous for her role as Gillian Andrassy on “All My Children” from 1997 to 2001, passed away unexpectedly on July 18th. Her goddaughter, Barbie Ashley, confirmed the news to TMZ, revealing that Esta was found in her North Hollywood home, though the cause of her death has not been revealed yet.

Fans and friends were deeply shocked and heartbroken by the news. Many came forward with their condolences for the star. Cameron Mathison, who starred as Ryan opposite TerBlanche’s Gillian on “All My Children,” shared his grief on Instagram with a series of stories, including a photo from their characters’ big on-screen wedding captioned with “RIP my sweet princess” and a broken heart emoji. Katie McClain, who played Dixie on “All My Children,” also paid tribute, reminiscing about their time together and their shared experiences.

Vincent Irizarry, who played David on the show, expressed his sorrow, posting a photo from a party where he reconnected with TerBlanche in December 2023. He wrote, “I’m absolutely shocked and heartbroken to learn about Esta TerBlanche’s sudden passing. She was a truly kind, sweet soul, and I’m grateful to have known and worked with her on AMC. She left us far too soon. RIP, dear sweet Esta.”

The outpouring of love and support from the soap community shows how much Esta TerBlanche was cherished. She may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.

Conclusion

Congratulations to Matthew Atkinson and Britney Rage on their exciting journey into parenthood! We can’t wait to see their family grow. And to Jason Canela, it’s fantastic to see you thriving in your career and enjoying fatherhood. Finally, our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Esta TerBlanche. She will always be remembered.

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