After 42 years as the iconic Victor Newman, Eric Braeden revealed a shocking truth—former head writer Mal Young once attempted to remove him from The Young and the Restless. In a candid interview, Braeden criticized Young's controversial leadership, which sidelined legacy characters and introduced unpopular storylines, almost dismantling the Newman empire. What led to this near-firing of one of daytime TV's most enduring stars? Let’s dive into the details in the video.