Bryton James Makes First CBS Soap Crossover on Beyond Gates

Bryton James, who has played Devon Winters on The Young and the Restless (Y&R) for over two decades, made a historic crossover appearance on CBS's new soap drama Beyond the Gates, marking the first time an actor from one of CBS's other soaps has appeared on the show. Devon's visit to the Maryland enclave brings together the fictional worlds of Y&R and Beyond the Gates, as he reconnects with Anita Dupree and Vernon Dupree, longtime acquaintances of his late father Neil Winters. Devon offers Anita and her singing group, the Articulettes, a record deal, which Anita declines in favor of proposing a deal involving some members of the group and a tribute to Barbara, an original member of the Articulettes. The crossover episode serves as a touching tribute to Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters and passed away six years ago, highlighting the legacy and connections between the soap dynasties. Despite the success of this crossover, no further crossovers are currently planned, and Beyond the Gates continues to develop its own storyline, recently celebrating 100 episodes. The event has been praised for uniting fans of CBS soaps and expanding the shared universe of these daytime dramas.