A madman is back on The Young and the Restless. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news for the week of July 27-31.
The Week of July 27, 2026
Christopher Cousins is back for a short stint as Martin Laurent. The character had a video chat with Beth Maitland’s Traci last week. Cousins previously portrayed Martin and his twin brother, psychiatrist Alan Laurent, on the soap; a gig he began in April 2024. Traci is set to pay Martin a visit in prison soon. Maitland discussed Traci’s ill-fated love story with Martin during its peak.
Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Newman Winters. Troubled about her husband Devon (Bryton James), Abby confides in Michael Graziadei’s Daniel on Thursday, July 30. Check out Ordway’s reaction to James’ Beyond the Gates crush.
Roger Howarth continues his run as the amnesiac Matt Clark. The character and Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis toast to their future on Thursday, July 30. He also shares scenes with Tamara Braun’s Sienna on Friday, July 31, when Matt attempts to make amends with his ex-wife.
