An Emmy winner and fan favorite is returning to The Young and the Restless this week. Find out who and when, as well as all the show’s comings and goings news. Plus, check out if any other popular stars from yesteryear are joining the soap this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are debuting in contract, recurring or day-player roles, and if anyone is leaving the CBS drama.
The Week of May 12, 2025
Mishael Morgan’s latest return as Amanda Sinclair, which was announced back in March, is finally materializing. Look for the attorney to be back on screen on Friday, May 16 to kick off a frontburner story arc. Morgan originally joined theY&R cast in 2013 as Hilary Curtis, but the character was killed off in 2018. She returned to the show as Hilary’s long lost twin in 2019.
A popular supercouple is heading home to Genoa City too. Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian will be reprising their roles of Christine Blair Williams and Danny Romalotti soon. Bell released the news via an Instagram post featuring a photo of herself with Damian and Michael Graziadei, who plays Daniel. “Happy to be back for guaranteed good days ahead with these two!” noted Bell.
Cait Fairbanks continues to get more screen time as Tessa Porter. She’s back this week for some emotional scenes opposite Camryn Grimes’ Mariah beginning Monday, May 12.
