An actress wraps up her guest stint on The Young and the Restless, and key villains and a heroine return this week. Here’s the show’s latest casting news. Find out which performer has exited the CBS soap.
Key Takeaways
- Matt resurfaces in Genoa City, continuing his reign and driving the week’s biggest storyline.
- Patty and Christine return, bringing renewed pressure on Jack and Phyllis.
- Sienna remains central as Sharon pushes for answers about her past.
- Vivica A. Fox exits as Stephanie after her storyline wraps.
The Week of May 4, 2026
Rumors of Matt Clark’s demise were greatly exaggerated. The villain who refuses to die is back in full force this week, as Roger Howarth continues his character’s reign of terror. (Howarth shared his thoughts on his dastardly alter ego.) Look for the actor to air throughout the week and Matt to resurface in Genoa City on Thursday, May 7, when he shares scenes with Billy Flynn’s Cane.
Tamara Braun gets more airtime as Sienna Bacall. Sharon (Sharon Case) interrogates Matt’s estranged wife about her past on Tuesday, May 5. (Case discussed what it’s been like getting to know and work with Braun.) Braun also airs on Thursday, May 7, opposite Lucas Adams’ Noah.
Stacy Haiduk is back as the diabolical Patty Williams. Peter Bergman’s Jack sets boundaries with his ex-wife on Monday, May 4. Haiduk also interacts with Eric Braeden’s Victor and Susan Walters’ Diane this week.
Lauralee Bell returns as Christine Blair Romalotti. The attorney backs Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis into a corner on Tuesday, May 5, and shares scenes with Christel Khalil’s Lily and Flynn’s Cane on Wednesday, May 6.
Gavin K. Lee portrays a Genoa City cop on Wednesday, May 6. His character interacts with Flynn’s Cane.
On the exit front, Vivica Fox has wrapped up her stint as Dr. Stephanie Simmons. Holden’s (Nathan Owens) mother announced that she was heading back to New York to meet Malcolm (Sheman Moore) for his pre-surgery treatments last week.
