The Young and the Restless Comings and Goings: Exit Confirmed and a Comeback

Check out the latest casting news from The Young and the Restless. Find out if any newcomers or former stars from yesteryear are joining the show this week or soon in contract, recurring, or day-player roles and if any of your favorite performers are exiting the CBS soap. 

The Week of October 7, 2024

Vail Bloom confirmed her exit as Heather Stevens, at least for now. A mentally unstable Sharon seemingly killed off her character (Sharon Case). Bloom, who originally played Heather from 2007 to 2010 and returned in 2023, teased that she may appear in additional episodes. Sharon is already being haunted by the late Cameron Kirsten, played by Linden Ashby, who gets more airtime this week. 

Lily Brooks O’Briant is back as Lucy Romalotti, too. The teen airs on Monday, October 7, and Wednesday, October 9, in scenes with her TV father, Michael Graziadei’s Daniel, and Conner Floyd’s Chance.

Meanwhile, on the return front, it looks like Brytni Sarpy is resurrecting her long-missing character, Dr. Elena Dawson. The actress posted photos and videos of herself at the Y&R studio, referencing the soap’s upcoming 13,000th episode, along with the message, “Just popping in to say hello to the fam.”