A pair of stars, who rose to popularity on other soaps, are making their debut on The Young and the Restless. Here’s the show’s latest comings and goings, casting news. Find out exactly who’s boarding the soap, if any newcomers are joining in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any actors or actresses are leaving the CBS drama.
Key Takeaways
- Soap veteran Tamara Braun debuts as the mysterious Sienna Bacall on Tuesday, October 14, sharing scenes with Holden and Claire.
- Braun is best known for her roles as Carly on General Hospital, Ava on Days of our Lives, and Reese on All My Children.
- Matt Cohen joins the cast as Detective Burrow on Thursday, October 16. The former GH star previously played Griffin Munro and later worked as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight.
- Jess Walton appears in expanded scenes as Jill Abbott, who makes a big decision about her son, Billy, on October 14.
- Cait Fairbanks returns as Tessa Porter on Thursday, October 16, reconnecting with her estranged wife, Mariah.
The Week of October 13, 2025
Soap vet Tamara Braun makes her first appearance as the mysterious Sienna Bacall on Tuesday, October 14. Her initial scenes are with Nathan Owens’ Holden and Hayley Erin’s Claire. Braun rose to daytime fame as Carly Corinthos on General Hospital. She also played Reese Williams on All Children, Ava Vitali on Days of our Lives, and Kim Nero on GH. (Find out everything you need to know about Braun.)
Matt Cohen debuts as Detective Burrow on Thursday, October 16. The actor’s casting was announced last month. Cohen is best remembered for his portrayal of Duke Lavery’s (Ian Buchanan) son, Griffin Munro, on GH. He later went on to work as a correspondent on Entertainment Tonight.
Jess Walton gets more airtime as Jill Abbott. Look for her character to make a big decision about her son, Billy (Jason Thompson), on Tuesday, October 14.
Cait Fairbanks is back as Tessa Porter on Thursday, October 16. (Find out some interesting facts about the actress.) She pays a visit to her estranged wife, Mariah (Camryn Grimes).
