That’s a wrap for Vail Bloom and her run as Heather Stevens on The Young and the Restless. In an interview with TV Insider, Bloom discussed Heather’s shocking death and a possible return.
In regards to her time on the show, Bloom said, “The return was a million percent a blessing. It was fun for the show, and I’m so happy that I was received well and that fans were excited to see me again. But personally, it was a blessing because it felt like home and family. The first time I played Heather, I was young and I just moved to LA and you’re not a fully grown, operating adult when you’re just starting out. So, it was so beautiful to have the experience of what I had in my early 20s and then be able to see it through the lens of someone who’s older and wiser and 10 years deeper into the industry. I was just so thankful for it. I felt so lucky.”
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Of course, she was thrown when she heard about Heather’s death, but she admitted, “I had about three weeks’ notice. It’s always surprising when you get that news, but you’re aware that that can happen. That’s just the world of soaps. But any time you get news like that, it’s shocking because you love the character and it was such a beautiful, long run woven in and out through a couple decades. You can understand and appreciate that for a storyline, it’s gonna get a lot of bang for your buck.
You’re going to pull on the heartstrings of the audience, you’re going to engage them, you’re going to offset and uplift a different storyline. But there’s sadness because change is always hard. I love Heather, and I love what she’s done this year and it’s fun playing her. But as an actor, you know this show is not just about you. You’re fitting into a larger story with a lot of people.”
What’s Next?
A for what’s next for her, Vail Bloom noted, “My plans now are to enjoy driving my children. I’m pretty much a child Uber driver now. I’ll take a little break — the kids just started school again — and then I’ll get back to working. I love CBS. I love The Young and the Restless. I also still have a really good relationship with Bravo [she appeared on season 3 of Vanderpump Rules]. I’ve got two movies set up this year. I’m excited to see where I end up.”
Bloom first created the role in 2007, left in 2010, and reappeared in early 2023. The role was also played by Eden Riegel and Jennifer Landon. (Photo: JPI)
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