Check out the latest comings and goings casting news from The Young and the Restless. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are boarding the show this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the CBS drama.
Key Takeaways
- Ray Wise is back as Ian Ward, reigniting Mariah’s trauma storyline.
- Ian’s return directly impacts Mariah as the cult leader resurfaces in scenes airing January 27.
- Ethan Ray Clark officially takes over as Dominic, stepping into the role of Abby and Devon’s son.
- Melissa Ordway continues appearing more frequently as Abby following her 2025 contract downgrade.
The Week of January 26, 2026
Ray Wise returns as the evil Ian Ward. The former cult leader continues to haunt Camryn Grimes’ Mariah on Tuesday, January 27. Grimes recently shared her thoughts about working with the veteran actor.
Ethan Ray Clark has taken over the role of Dominic Winters, Abby (Melissa Ordway), and Devon’s (Bryton James) son. The daytime newcomer, who replaced Rainn and River Ware, debuted in the role last week.
Melissa Ordway is back as Abby Newman Winters. She shares scenes with her TV hubby and son, the aforementioned James and Clark, on Tuesday, January 27. Ordway, who was taken off contract by the CBS soap in 2025, has been getting more screen time of late.
