Trouble continues for the citizens of Genoa City as two baddies wreak lots of havoc. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from The Young and the Restless. Find which performers are returning to the show, if any newcomers are boarding in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are exiting the CBS drama.
The Week of March 30, 2026
Roger Howarth is finally back as the villainous Matt Clark. The character, who last appeared in January, returned to the Genoa City scene in October 2025. He closes in on Nick (Joshua Morrow) on Thursday, April 2.
Christel Khalil has returned from her maternity leave after giving birth to her third child. (She announced the new addition to her family with a powerhouse post.) The actress made her first appearance on March 26.
Stacy Haiduk continues her short-term run as Patty Williams. Look for her character to taunt Peter Bergman’s Jack next week.
Melissa Ordway pops in as Abby Newman Winters. She shares scenes with Bryton James’ Devon on Tuesday, March 31, when their characters receive upsetting news about their son, Dominic (Ethan Ray Clark). Ordway recently spoke out about the soap reigniting Abby’s rivalry with Mariah.
Cait Fairbanks continues to get prominent airtime as Tessa Porter. She has an emotional conversation with Camryn Grimes’s Mariah on Tuesday, March 31, and appears again on Wednesday, April 1.
Michael Damian reappears as Danny Romalotti in scenes with Michael Graziadei’s Daniel and Porter’s Tessa on Wednesday, April 1. Look for Danny to present the duo with an exciting opportunity.
