Check out 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 boarding the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any actors or actresses are leaving the CBS drama.
Key Takeaways
- Matt Clark’s exit wasn’t permanent — the villain plans to return and continue targeting Noah and the Newmans.
- Roger Howarth, who joined Y&R for a short-term arc, is expected to resurface as Matt.
- Fans can look forward to more twists as Howarth’s villainous alter ego re-enters the canvas.
The Week of December 8, 2025
Although Mitch Bacall/Matt Clark sped off after being foiled by Victor (Eric Braeden), the creepy character isn’t down for the count. In fact, he even vowed his plot against Noah (Lucas Adams) and the Newmans wasn’t over.
Word is, viewers haven’t seen the last of Roger Howarth, who signed on for a short-term story arc, and that his villainous alter ego will be resurfacing. Here’s the lowdown on Howarth, who made a daytime name for himself as Todd Manning on One Life to Live.
