An actress is back, and her character is ready to make a big reveal on The Young and the Restless. Here’s the soap’s latest casting news for the week of October 26-30.
The Week of October 26, 2026
Vivica A. Fox is back as Dr. Stephanie Simmons. Look for Stephanie and Nate (Sean Dominic) to surprise the Winters clan with a big reveal on Friday, October 30: that the two of them are in a relationship. Fox shared her thoughts about her emotional return to the soap.
Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Newman Winters. She shares scenes with her onscreen husband, Bryton James’ Devon, Christel Khalil’s Lily, Fox, and Dominic on Friday, October 30. Ordway admits she’s living out her dream being part of the iconic soap.
Beth Maitland resurfaces as Traci Abbott for some heartwarming scenes on Wednesday, October 28. Look for Sally (Courtney Hope) to bring her baby daughter, Ruby, to meet members of the Abbott family, including Traci, Diane (Susan Walters), and Jack (Peter Bergman).
Jai Rodriguez wrapped up his latest stint as party planner Pietro. The former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star helped arrange Sally and Billy’s (Jason Thompson) Great Gatsby-inspired wedding.
