A troublemaker is back, and a popular couple resurfaces on The Young and the Restless. Here’s the CBS soap’s latest casting news.
The Week of April 20, 2026
Stacy Haiduk continues to stir the pot as Patty Williams. She shares scenes with Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis and Susan Walters’ Diane on Wednesday, April 22. Peter Berman, who plays Patty’s obsession, Jack, weighed in on Haiduk’s return to the role and working with her again.
Vivica Fox is back as Dr. Stephanie Simmons. She interacts with Sean Dominic’s Nate on Monday, April 20, and appears opposite Nathan Owens’ Holden, Hayley Erin’s Claire, Billy Flynn’s Cane, and Christel Khalil’s Lily on Wednesday, April 23. Fox opened up about her emotional return to Y&R over three decades.
Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian resurface as newlyweds Christine Blair Romalotti and Danny Romalotti. The couple shares scenes on Tuesday, April 21. Bell is back on Wednesday, April 22, opposite Michael Mealor’s Kyle and Amelia Heinle’s Victoria.
Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Winters Newman. The character struggles to get on the same page as her husband, Devon (Bryton James), on Tuesday, April 21.
Tina Casciani clocks back in as the mysterious Riza Thomson. She shares tense scenes with Mark Grossman’s Adam, Joshua Morrow’s Nick, and Melissa Claire Egan’s Chelsea on Thursday, April 23, and appears on Friday, April 24. Here are some fun facts about the actress.
