Siblings are back on the scene to celebrate Christmas. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from The Young and the Restless. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are returning to the show, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any actors or actresses are leaving the CBS drama.
Key Takeaways
- Johnny and Katie return to Genoa City for Christmas, reuniting with Billy and Victoria during the holiday week.
- Traci Abbott reappears and offers guidance to Diane as tensions remain high in Genoa City.
- Matt Clark’s threat escalates as Nick forces a confrontation amid the ongoing crisis.
- Annie Stewart resurfaces in connection with the investigation into Noah’s car crash.
The Week of December 22, 2025
Billy (Jason Thompson) and Victoria’s (Amelia Heinle) long-lost children are back on the canvas for the holidays. Paxton Mishkind returns as Johnny Abbott, while Sienna Mercuri resurfaces as Katie Abbott on Wednesday, December 24. The siblings interact with their TV parents and others.
Beth Maitland pops in as Traci Abbott. She offers words of wisdom to Susan Walters’ Diane on Tuesday, December 23.
Roger Howarth continues his reign of terror as Mitch Bacall/Matt Clark. Look for Nick (Joshua Morrow) to force the character’s hand on Tuesday, December 23. Here’s a look back at the villainous character.
Catherine Kresge is back as Annie Stewart, the LA cop assigned to investigate Noah’s (Lucas Adams) car crash, but who’s been conspiring with Howarth’s Mitch/Matt.
