Why is jess walton taking a leave of absence

I wanted to be there for my son Cole and his lovely Ashley, for the birth of their son, and the precious time that follows. Also, my husband John and I want to put our new home in order for the country life we have planned up in Oregon. Maria Bell was very understanding of all this, and kindly gave me the time I need!

Jess elected to take the leave of absence because her son and his wife are having a baby. Read our previous Jess Walton interview. Join us on Twitter soapoperafan and Facebook. Jess's last day of working on the set is on April 3 but she will be back. No word on how Jill will depart Genoa City, but fans are starting to wonder if Tristan Rogers ' return as Colin will play a part in it.

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Or Learn more Continue. Daytime Royalty. Daytime Royalty A no-holds-barred forum discussing the latest soap news, gossip and drama! She'll be back! Jess elected to take the leave of absence because her son and his wife are having a baby. Stay tuned for details on Jill's storyline as they become available. Sammie Jo. Who's having the baby, Jill or her DIL?

Unless her DIL is having medical complications or her son works out of town all the time, why would you spend 6 months hovering? How are they going to explain her absence? Very weird indeed. This is weird. I hope this isn't BTS drama. I don't know how many of you have heard, but tomorrow Tuesday is my last day of taping for about 6 months!