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Fans saw the return of Jordan Howard and Ian Ward to start trouble on The Young and the Restless a few months back. However, it seems like things have come to an end for the character on the soap. That said, fans aren’t so sure this is the last they’ve seen of Jordan.

A Recent Twist On The Young & The Restless Has Got Fans Wondering About Jordan Howard’s Fate

On the soap, Jordan was known as the estranged sister of Eve Howard. She is the aunt of Cole Howard and the great aunt of Claire Howard.

Jordan was played by actress Colleen Zenk, who first appeared in the role in 2023. Notably, Zenk is a soap opera veteran. Prior to playing Jordan, she played Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns from 1978 to 2010.

Aunt Jordan Howard on ‘The Young and the Restless’ – YouTube

As noted by Monsters & Critics,...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) fans are still reeling from Jordan’s recent dramatic exit on the Friday, January 24 episode.

The character always had a way of escaping sticky situations like the one she was in, so viewers were shocked when the villainess breathed her last breath after drinking a tea filled with crushed-up sleeping pills.

The ever-talented, Colleen Zenk, recently spoke with TV Insider, to talk about her run as Jordan and the character’s exit.

Young And The Restless Spoilers – Colleen Zenk’s Y&R Exit – She’s Bummed, But Grateful

Zenk admitted she was a little upset about Jordan’s abrupt demise, noting, “I’m sad Jordan went away so quickly.” The actress added, “I thought that Ian and Jordan would go out like Bonnie and Clyde together.”

Still, Zenk revealed that despite this, she was grateful to be cast as Jordan on the show in...

Colleen Zenk admits that she’s disappointed her run as The Young and the Restless’ Jordan Howard has come to an end. “I’m sad Jordan went away so quickly,” she says of her alter ego, who met her maker last week after swallowing poisoned tea. “I thought that Ian [Ray Wise] and Jordan would go out like Bonnie and Clyde together.” Nevertheless, Zenk, who played As The World Turns’ Barbara Ryan from 1978 to the show’s finale in 2010, feels thankful to have been hired for the role after more than a decade away from soaps. “What a gift at my age and my tenure to be given that kind of character,” she reflects. “And to be able to work with the people that I worked with, first with Mel [Thomas Scott, Nikki Newman], then Amelia [Heinle, Victoria Newman] and sweet little Hayley [Erin, Claire Grace] and Eric [Braeden, Victor Newman] and...

The Young and the Restless spoilers document that Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) wants to get her great aunt. She intends to kill Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) but that seems unlikely. So, what might happen instead?

Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) antennae are up. That signals to the audience that this won’t be a three-person attack against Jordan but will morph into the head of the Newman clan protecting his own.

Jordan is leery of Claire’s complete reversal. As another cool black-and-white flashback reminded viewers, Claire told Jordan she was a monster when visiting her in jail. So, why the sudden change?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – The Newmans Are Neither Lady’s Enemies

Jordan is deluded. She believes that Victor is responsible for her sister’s death many years ago.

He wasn’t, but Zenk’s character wants to believe otherwise. She used that infinitely deep misconception...

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for the week of January 27-31 note that the land of Genoa City can be a revolving door where characters come and go, only to return again!

Learn more about the casting changes that will take place over the next five days by reading below.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Goodbye, Aunt Jordan

Y&R spoilers confirm that Colleen Zenk has completed her run as vile villainess, Aunt Jordan. The character passed away after she drank some tea, sprinkled with crushed sleeping pills, during the Friday, January 24 episode.

Jordan was faced with the choice of going back to prison, or death, and she chose an untimely passing.

Claire Newman (Hayley Erin), Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), as well as Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) all watched on as Jordan, slowly, but surely, met her demise, without anyone...

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers imply that Aunt Jordan’s (Colleen Zenk) days of wreaking havoc in Genoa City are officially over. During the Friday, January 24 episode, she drank a poisoned oolong tea prepared for her by Claire Newman (Hayley Erin).

Realizing that it was either death by sleeping pills (diluted in tea) or going back to prison, Jordan decided to drink up the bevy, and she passed away as Claire, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) watched on.

Of course, the last thing anyone was going to do was help Jordan escape her fate, especially after what happened the last time they saved her life.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Jordan Howad’s Legacy In Genoa City

Y&r spoilers remind fans that Zenk joined the soap as Jordan in November 2023. As the sister of Eve Howard (Margaret Mason...

Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.

The Week of January 27, 2025

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

General Hospital

Chad Duell has wrapped up his 15-year run as Michael Corinthos on. Carly (Laura Wright) and Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) son made his final appearance on January 21, when the character was sent off to a clinic in Germany for treatment of the severe burns he incurred in an explosion. Duell had been a Port Charles mainstay since 2010. He reflected on his Gh exit here.

Braedyn Bruner is back as Emma Drake.

A villain’s reign of terror has come to an end on The Young and the Restless. Here’s the latest casting news from the CBS soap. Find out who’s out as well as if any newcomers or popular stars from yesteryear are joining the show this week or in the near future in contract, recurring, or day-player roles.

The Week of January 27, 2025

Colleen Zenk has completed her run as psychopath Jordan Howard. The character died after drinking poisoned tea on the show’s January 24 episode. Zenk, best remembered for her role as Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns, debuted as Claire’s (Hayley Erin) aunt in November of 2023.

Linden Ashby pops back in as the late Cameron Kirsten. The character haunts Sharon (Sharon Case) on Monday January 27.

Ray Wise returns for some explosive scenes as Ian Ward. Look for Eric Braeden’s Victor to put the diabolical...

Jordan Howard died on The Young and the Restless, January 24 episode. That means that Daytime Emmy nominated actress Colleen Zenk is out as the evil villain who wanted to take down the Newmans. Previously, Zenk portrayed Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns.

Farewell To Jordan

Y&r’s executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith told Deadline about the veteran soap star’s farewell to the soap. “We appreciate all of the incredible work that the amazing Colleen Zenk brought to The Young and the Restless and the role of Aunt Jordan,” he said.

More: Find out about Jordan’s dying curse.

Jordan’s been down and out before, and it even appeared as if she’d died. She tortured Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and used Claire (Hayley Erin) to try to kill the Newmans. Victor (Eric Braeden) held her in his secret wine cellar jail cell until Michael (Christian Le Blanc...

A few months ago, Colleen Zenk’s Jordan Howard returned to Genoa City on The Young and the Restless to cause trouble. However, some fans think her days will soon be numbered on the soap. In fact, fans already suspect they know who could be behind it.

Some The Young & The Restless Fans Fear Jordan’s Return To Genoa City Could Be Her Last

Zenk joined the cast of The Young and the Restless back in 2023. Beforehand, the actress was known for portraying Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns.

The character served as Eve Howard’s antagonistic half-sister. This makes her Charles “Cole” Howard’s aunt and Claire Grace’s great-niece.

Aunt Jordan on ‘The Young and the Restless’ – YouTube

A few months ago, the character returned to Genoa City with Ian Ward, promising trouble for the soap. As previously reported, Claire recently met with Aunt Jordan face-to-face, pretending to be against her family.

‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers divulge that Colleen Zenk, who plays Jordan Howard on Y&r, might be due for a good redemption arc after her niece, Claire Newman (Hayley Erin), was welcomed into the Newman family after trying to poison half of them on Jordan’s behalf.

‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers: Jordan Has Committed Heinous Crimes

Jordan’s numerous crimes include hooking alcoholic Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) up to an IV of vodka, stabbing Nikki’s son, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), traumatizing Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell), and possibly killing Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom).

Jordan is a real villain and a bad a**, but in Soap Land, anyone can be redeemed. Just look at Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc). He was first introduced as Christine Blair‘s (Lauralee Bell) rapist and stalker, but now he’s a well-respected lawyer and citizen of Genoa City.

Phyllis Newman...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers reveal that Colleen Zenk is talking about the possibility that her character, Jordan, can be redeemed.

Her crimes include kidnapping and terrorizing a little boy, hooking a helpless woman up to a vodka IV, then stabbing the woman’s son.

Jordan is high up in the villain universe, but she has also paid a price for her evildoing: being locked up in Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) dungeon and fed only Brussels sprouts. Ew.

Here’s what the As the World Turns alum has to say about her current character’s shot at redemption.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Can Jordan Howard Be Redeemed?

Zenk blew into Gc in November 2023 as a mean, mean, lady bent on ruining the Newman family. She brought her niece Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) along for the ride and together the two women kidnapped and poisoned Nikki Newman...

Colleen Zenk is wowing fans as Jordan on The Young and the Restless. The soap opera vet began playing the Genoa City villain in November 2023. Jordan became a thorn in the side of the Newmans as she sought revenge for her late sister, Eve. While her schemes are entertaining, many wonder if she can change her evil ways.

Who Can Redeem Jordan?

Since popping up on Y&r, Jordan has committed many crimes. She and her niece Claire (Hayley Erin) kidnapped Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), then poisoned and held the Newman family hostage. The Newmans were rescued thanks to Claire, who was Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Cole’s (J. Eddie Peck) daughter.

Jordan managed to escape arrest and began stalking Nikki, causing the Newman matriarch to drink. The Newmans tried to track down Jordan, but she was always one step ahead of them. Her list of crimes stretched to include killing Seth (Brian Gaskill), kidnapping Claire,...

Colleen Zenk is known for her work on soaps, from As the World Turns to her more recent appearances on The Young and the Restless. The actress recently had to defend herself after receiving some insulting comments concerning her age on social media. Fans of Zenk also came to the star’s defense.

Colleen Zenk Went From Oakdale To Genoa City

Zenk got the role of Barbara Ryan in As the World Turns in 1978. Reportedly, the actress underwent 12 failed soap opera screen tests before landing the part, highlighting her determination.

Zenk was the fourth actress to play the part. However, she would go on to be the actress most associated with the role. She would end up continuing into the role well until 2010.

Colleen Zenk as Aunt Jordan on ‘The Young and the Restless’ – YouTube

In 2023, Zenk would make her return of the world of soap operas as Jordan Howard...

The Young and the Restless star Colleen Zenk (Jordan) has a message for the haters commenting on her appearance as she ages.

Colleen is no stranger to dealing with trolls, having been in the soap world for decades.

However, a recent comment made after she returned as Jordan on Y&r had her clapping back.

Over on X (formerly Twitter), a fan shared images of Jordan and Ian (Ray Wise) getting ready to wreak havoc on Genoa City.

The fan was thrilled to see the two evil geniuses on screen, especially since it was a matchup we never saw coming.

A remark in the comments section caught Colleen’s attention.

I could watch these two devils all day and never tire of them! #Yr...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers document that Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) is donning a disguise again, as prodded by Ian Ward (Ray Wise). He’s the mastermind in this double villain arc that’s recently begun.

The return of either dark character would be enough to electrify Genoa City, Wisconsin, and its fans on the other side of the screen. But the reveal showing Zenk’s newer bad girl and Wise’s classic bad guy was soapily invigorating.

Jordan and Ian loathe Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) because he bested them. However, their original torture victims were Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), respectively.

It stands to reason that those ladies working together at the reestablished Chancellor project are most likely to discover Jordan and Ian first. Assuming that happens, will Claire and Nikki facilitate game-over scenarios?

Y&r Spoilers – Welcome Back Colleen Zenk

Daytime...

1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything.

1984: All My Children's Tad was celebrated at his bachelor party.

1996: Days of our Lives' Sami and Austin married.

1998: One Life to Live's Bo grieved his son, Drew."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1967: On Dark Shadows, while Willie Loomis remained in a coma, Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) attempted to hypnotize David Collins (David Henesy) to stop his prying into Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) affairs.

1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything,...

1976: Ryan's Hope's Jack was annoyed with Little John.

1981: The Edge of Night's Nadine called out her daughter, Raven.

1981: General Hospital's Heather defended herself to Burt.

2004: As the World Turns' Barbara was determined to get her son."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) told Carolyn Stoddard (Nancy Barrett) about David Collins' crystal ball's prediction. Burke Devline (Mitchell Ryan) investigated Bill Malloys' disappearance, certain that he had incriminating evidence against Roger Collins and Sam Evans (David Ford). Sam...

1976: Ryan's Hope's Frank realized his campaign was over.

1992: All My Children's Nick returned.

1996: Another World's Fax was ready to kill again.

2010: As the World Turns' Henry and Barbara married."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) talked about marrying. Both spoke of the changing times-Nick the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy; Althea the 1967 death of her son, Buddy Davis. Meanwhile, Steve (David O'Brien) and Karen (Laryssa Lauret) also headed towards marriage,...