Who’s coming and who’s going from The Young and the Restless (YR)? Are any of your favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?
Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring, or day player roles? Are any well-remembered or beloved 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 September 6, 2021
Rory Gibson is taking over the role of Noah Newman, Sharon (Sharon Case), and Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) son. The actor, whose credits include the TV movies, A Night to Regret and Twisted Twin, and the film Severed Road, will begin airing this fall. Robert Adamson previously played the role.
Officially gone, last week. Now comes word they’re returning. Hunter King and Michael Mealor, who exited Genoa City as Summer Newman and Kyle Abbott, are back on set filming scenes as the popular couple. Word is it’s just for a short-term stint that will air over a few days, next month.
Sean Carrigan has wrapped up his run as Dr. Ben “Stitch” Rayburn. The actor, who originally played the character from 2013 to 2017, returned to the soap in June.
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.
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). The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.
The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes. For more about what’s coming up in Genoa City, check out all the latest that’s been posted on Y&R spoilers, and for an in-depth look at the show’s history, click here.
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