Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from The Young and the Restless. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are joining the show this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are boarding 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
- Ian continued to manipulate Mariah, pulling her deeper into danger as his influence resurfaced early in the week.
- Abby remained front and center as she and Devon desperately searched for Dominic, bringing renewed urgency to their storyline.
- Several familiar faces reappeared, including Detective Burrow, Dominic, and Tessa, reconnecting past relationships to current crises.
The Week of February 2, 2026
Ray Wise continues his guest stint as Ian Ward. The former cult leader-turned-minister leads Camryn Grimes’ Mariah into more trouble on Monday, February 2. Grimes shared her thoughts about working with the veteran actor.
Matt Cohen resurfaces as Detective Burrow. The LA cop shares scenes with Sharon Case’s Sharon, Bryton James’ Devon, and others on Thursday, February 5. Cohen joined the Y&R fold after stints on General Hospital and Supernatural.
Melissa Ordway gets prominent screen time as Abby Newman Winters. The actress, who was taken off contract in 2025, appears on Monday, February 2, and throughout the week as Abby and Devon seek help to find Dominic.
Ethan Ray Clark pops in as Dominic Winters, Abby and Devon’s son. The tyke shares scenes with Ward’s Ian and Grimes’s Mariah on Monday, February 2.
Cate Fairbanks is back as Tessa Porter. She has a poignant conversation with Case’s Sharon on Tuesday, January 3, and also airs on Thursday, February 5.
