Roger Howarth, who plays Mitch/Matt Clark on The Young and the Restless, was chosen as Soap Opera News’ performer of the week.
It’s been only two weeks since Roger Howarth made his debut as Mitch Bacall—or shall we say, Matt Clark—on The Young and the Restless, and the man is already shaking up both the fictional and real-world L.A. landscape. He’s been chosen as Soap Opera News’ Performer of the Week for November 10–14, and honestly, it’s easy to see why.
Let’s break down what happened.
What Happened on The Young and the Restless?
This week, Matt found himself in one confrontation after another, and Howarth didn’t just rise to the challenge; he practically danced on top of it.
First came the showdown with Sharon, a tense, fiery exchange where the two traded sharp threats. Sharon outright accused him of running her son off the road and nearly killing him, and she wasn’t pulling any punches. Neither was Matt.
Howarth’s performance here was razor-focused, layered with just the right amount of emotion.
Then came the face-off with Sienna, who was determined to get real answers after Nick dropped the bombshell that the man she married isn’t the man she thinks he is.
She marched straight into The Shadow Room and confronted Matt head-on. And let’s just say it—well played, Roger and Tamara.
Their scenes crackled. Howarth delivered this subtle, unnerving calm that made every word feel like it was balancing on the edge of a knife.
And then, the bite of the week. Noah Newman, fed up, discharged his guard, left the hospital, and marched straight to the nightclub for a one-on-one with Matt.
After being told by his parents that they believe Matt caused his accident, Noah wanted answers, and suddenly, it felt like everyone in L.A. wanted a piece of Matt Clark.
Roger Howarth is a Gift to the Genre
Through every moment of this chaos, it was an absolute pleasure watching Roger Howarth do what he does best: kill it. His acting this week was a showcase of why he’s so beloved in daytime.
The man brought his full A-game and then some—sharp, unpredictable, magnetic.
His performance wasn’t loud for loudness’ sake; it was controlled, simmering, and dangerously captivating. He made every scene feel like something could explode at any moment, and we simply could not look away.
Howarth’s portrayal had us glued to the screen with that electric intensity he’s famous for, making us wonder, “Is Matt about to snap?” And if he does… how bad will the fallout be?
This is where Howarth shines, playing characters who are charming on the surface but hiding a storm underneath, and this week was no exception.
Congrats to Roger Howarth on being named Performer of the Week. Well deserved!
