A mystery woman is arriving in Genoa City, while a front-burner duo is saying goodbye. Here’s the latest casting news at The Young and the Restless for the week of August 10-14.
The Week of August 10, 2026
Jade Harlow debuts as Marie Kirkland, a mysterious woman who meets Nick (Joshua Morrow) on Monday, August 10. She also airs on Tuesday, August 11, when Nick finds comfort from his new “friend”. The role is recurring. Harlow, who is a three-time Daytime Emmy winner, is a familiar face to soap fans. She previously played Jessica Bennett on Passions and Sheryl Connors on Days of our Lives.
Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Newman Winters. She shares scenes with Bryton James’ Devon, Sean Dominic’s Nate and Christel Khalil’s Lily, when Devon makes an announcement that surprises his family on Tuesday, August 11.
Meanwhile, on the exit front, Lucas Adams has left the show as Noah Newman, Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon’s (Sharon Case) son. (The actor weighed in about the pressure of joining Y&R’s legacy family.) Adams, who made his debut last November, left town last week when Noah headed back to Los Angeles. He previously played Tripp Johnson on DAYS.
Departing with Adams is Tamara Braun, who played Noah’s girlfriend, Sienna Bacall. Braun joined the Y&R cast last October, after a long run as Ava Vitali on DAYS. Sienna accompanied Noah back to LA.
