An Emmy-winning TV host-actor begins a guest stint on The Young and the Restless this week, and the timing appears right for a new cast member’s long-awaited debut. Check out the show’s comings and goings casting news. Plus, find out which of your favorite performers are returning to the CBS drama and if anyone is leaving the soap too.
The Week of May 26, 2025
Former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Jai Rodriguez makes his Genoa City debut on Wednesday, May 28. The TV host-actor is set to appear for four episodes as Pietro, a big time party planner, who’s hired to oversee Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) birthday festivities. Rodriguez has lots of previous daytime experience. He previously appeared on Y&R sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as All My Children, One Life to Live, Days of our Lives, and .
Although the soap hasn’t confirmed Billy Flynn’s first airdate, nor the name of the mystery character he’ll be playing, if he’s slated to debut during May sweeps, he’s likely to make his first appearance this week. The actor wrapped up filming his role as Chad DiMera on Days of our Lives in late April. So timing wise, it’s definitely possible. Could viewers catch their first glimpse of him on screen at Y&R on Friday, May 30?
Fan favorite Beth Maitland returns to town as Traci Abbott. The character had been off in France recovering from her broken engagement to Martin (Christopher Cousins), who had been masquerading as his twin, Alan. She interacts with Susan Walters’ Diane and Peter Bergman’s Jack on Wednesday, May 28.
Eileen Davison is back as Ashley Abbott too. The character reveals surprising news to Peter Bergman’s Jack on Thursday, May 29.
Mishael Morgan gets more screen time as Amanda Sinclair. The attorney is featured heavily this week, beginning on Monday, May 26, when she shares scenes with her good pal Michelle Stafford, who plays Phyllis.
Redding Munsell pops in as Harrison Abbott. The young actor appears on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 opposite Hayley Erin’s Claire, Michael Mealor’s Kyle and others.
