Vivica A. Fox returns, and a character who’s been missing in action pops back in at The Young and the Restless. Here’s the CBS drama’s latest casting news.
Key Takeaways
- Vivica A. Fox returns as Dr. Stephanie Simmons for Malcolm’s transplant storyline.
- Camryn Grimes resurfaces as Mariah after her recent absence from Genoa City.
- Lauralee Bell appears throughout the week as Christine faces mounting pressure.
- Patty and Matt Clark continue causing chaos together across Genoa City.
- A mysterious hotel maid crosses paths with Patty and Matt.
The Week of May 18, 2026
Vivica A. Fox is back as Stephanie Simmons. The doctor overseeing Malcolm’s (Shemar Moore) bone marrow transplant resurfaces in New York. Look for Christel Khalil’s Lily and Nathan Owens’ Holden to pay her a visit on Thursday, May 21. Fox weighed in about her emotional and nostalgic return to the soap.
The missing-in-action Camryn Grimes returns as Mariah Copeland. The character receives a surprise visit from Bryton James’ Devon this week. Grimes has been working on another project during her break from the soap and recently spoke out about it.
Lauralee Bell gets more screen time as Christine Blair Romalotti. Genoa City’s new district attorney shares scenes with Joshua Morrow’s Nick, Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis, and Michael Graziadei’s Daniel on Tuesday, May 19.
Stacy Haiduk and Roger Howarth continue their run as Patty Williams and Matt Clark throughout the week. The devious duo airs on Monday, May 18, Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21 as Patty helps Matt navigate Genoa City.
Marcy Goldman appears as a hotel maid on Thursday, May 21. She interacts with Howard’s Matt and Haiduk’s Patty.
