List of The Young and The Restless Characters (1990s) - Rick Bladeson

Rick Bladeson first appeared onscreen in November 1994 as the twin brother of the late Blade Bladeson. Both Bladeson brothers were portrayed by Michael Tylo. Tylo portrayed Rick through 1995.

History
Rick was believed to have drowned, and his brother, Blade Bladeson, refused to help him. But in November 1994, Rick turned up alive in Genoa City and was angry with his brother for leaving him to die. Rick went on to date Mari Jo Mason, a woman who he slept with while she was dating his twin, again. Ashley Abbott, Blade's wife, saw them together, and she thought Blade was having an affair. Blade was unable to explain things to Ashley without revealing the truth. Rick kidnapped Blade and replaced him as Ashley's husband. Ashley was overjoyed in the sudden change "Blade" goes through, but Blade managed to escape and convinced Rick to leave town. After they switch places a few more times, Blade died when his car was hit by a train. Rick revealed the truth to Ashley, and she decided to leave Genoa City to privately deal with the pain of her husband's death. Jill and Mari Jo then convinced Rick to get out of town.