This 'Beyond the Gates' Star Finally Reveals Who Has Their Characters Heart
Dr. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) has spent the last year caught between a past he can't escape and a future he's desperate to build. After a secret affair and a surprise daughter shattered his marriage, Robinson is finally setting the record straight on where he believes his character's heart truly lies, and if a reconciliation with his ex-wife, Nicole, is actually off the table.
Robinson, who plays Ted, recently spoke with WJBF's reporter Karlton T. Clay about his career, from Power Rangers Light Speed Rescue to his music and his current role on Beyond the Gates.
Since the show's premiere in February 2025, Ted's romantic life has been anything but straightforward. Initially introduced with Maurice Johnson in the role, the character was married to Dr. Nicole Richardson Dupre (Daphnée Duplaix). However, it was later revealed that years prior Ted had an affair with Leslie ‘Dana' Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant), resulting in the birth of his daughter, Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle), a secret he was unaware of at the time.
When Dana returned to Fairmont Crest, the truth ultimately came out, shattering Ted's "picture perfect" marriage. Since then, he has attempted to move forward, including beginning a relationship with nurse Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Johnson Morrison).
Asked where Ted's heart currently lies, Robinson said, "I think he's currently in love with Shanice."
Still the actor acknowledged that Nicole will always be part of Ted's story. "That's who he first fell in love with," he said. "That's who he has his children with."
Robinson added that Ted has come to accept how much his relationship with Nicole has changed, he believes she will always have a "piece of his heart." But now, the new relationship has given him a different perspective, "I think he's finally been able to bounce back," he added.
Viewers can check out the storyline from the beginning on Paramount Plus or on Pluto TV's dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.
New episodes of Beyond the Gates air weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount Plus.
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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM.