The Young and the Restless Comings and Goings: Toddler Cast in Key Role

Who’s coming and who’s going from The Young and the Restless (YR)? Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?

The Young and the Restless C&G News

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles? Are any well-remembered stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join The Young and the Restless fold in surprise new parts? Here’s the latest casting news from the CBS soap.

The week of May 17, 2021

There’s a new toddler on the set. Kellen Enriquez is portraying Harrison Locke, the 3-year old biological son of Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Tara (Elizabeth Leiner), who has been raised by Tara and her husband, Ashland (Richard Burgi). The tyke made his first appearance on May 14 and looks to figure prominently in storyline in the weeks ahead.

Michael Bofshever is back on the scene as Dr. Hedges on Thursday, May 20. The character is part of the medical team tending to Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) in the mental institution.

Please note that air dates may be subject to change.

The Young and the Restless History

YR made its debut in 1973 and introduced more sexual undertones and younger characters to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, four decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more.

From Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) family machinations to Rey Rosales’s (Jordi Vilasuso) heroism to the adorable love story of Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Summer (Hunter King), YR knows how to entertain and keep fans coming back for more.

Bringing the Drama

It is one of four soap operas currently on the air. The other three daytime dramas include General Hospital (GH), Days of our Lives (DAYS), and The Bold and the Beautiful (BB). YR airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.