A beloved cast member is back for the Thanksgiving holiday. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from The Young and the Restless. Find out which popular star is returning, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the CBS drama.
Key Takeaways
- Eileen Davidson returns as Ashley for a special Abbott family Thanksgiving reunion.
- Multiple fan favorites — including Traci, Harrison, Danny, Christine, Tessa, Nina, and Gina — appear throughout the holiday week.
- Abby, Amy, and other Genoa City regulars also receive added screen time as Thanksgiving celebrations unfold.
The Week of November 24, 2025
The Abbott family is reuniting for Thanksgiving. Eileen Davidson returns as the long-missing eldest sister, Ashley, on Wednesday, November 26. The actress made her last appearance back in June.
Beth Maitland pops back in as Traci Abbott this week. Meanwhile, Redding Munsell resurfaces as Kyle’s (Michael Mealor) son, young Harrison Abbott, too.
Michael Damian and Lauralee Bell return as Danny and Christine as the couple’s wedding celebration continues. The duo airs on Monday, November 24. Bell and Damian recently opened up about the emotional experience of filming their big TV wedding.
Cate Fairbanks is back as Tessa Porter, too. She shares sweet scenes with Michael Graziadei’s Daniel when their characters perform a special song for the newlyweds.
Tricia Cast continues her visit as Nina Webster, Christine’s longtime bestie, and Patty Weaver gets more screen time as Gina Roma, Danny’s big sister.
Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Newman Winters. She shares scenes with her TV hubby, Bryton James’ Devon, and others. Ordway addressed her new status with the soap last year.
Valarie Pettiford gets more airtime as Amy Lewis. Look for the character to be included in Nate’s (Sean Dominic) family Thanksgiving plans.
