Who’s coming and who’s going from The Young and the Restless (YR)? Are any of your favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?
The Young and the Restless C&G News
Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring, or day player roles? Are any well-remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join The Young and the Restless fold in surprise new parts? Here’s the latest casting news from the CBS soap.
The week of October 25, 2021
Melissa Claire Egan is back at the soap’s Hollywood studio complex shooting scenes as Chelsea Lawson. The actress, who has wrapped up her maternity leave, shared the news on Instagram, along with a photo of herself in character. “Chelsea’s missed you all! Excited to be back in Genoa City soon,” Egan captioned the picture. For the last several weeks, Chelsea had been seen via previously taped video call appearances.
Hunter King and Michael Mealor have wrapped up their brief visit as Summer Newman Abbott and Kyle Abbott. After attending Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Ashland’s (Richard Burgi) wedding in Tuscany, the twosome has headed back to Milan. Exiting with the duo is Kellen Enriquez, who portrays Kyle’s son Harrison.
Janice Lynde has also completed her brief visit as Leslie Brooks. The actress, of course, is an original Y&R cast member.
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The Young and the Restless History
The Young and the Restless made its debut in 1973 and introduced more sexual undertones and younger characters to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, four decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more.
From Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) family machinations to Rey Rosales’s (Jordi Vilasuso) heroism to the adorable love story of Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Summer (Hunter King), Y&R knows how to entertain and keep fans coming back for more.
Bringing the Drama
It is one of four soap operas currently on the air. The other three daytime dramas include General Hospital (GH), Days of our Lives (DAYS), and The Bold and the Beautiful (BB). The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.
The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes. For more about what’s coming up in Genoa City, check out all the latest that’s been posted on Y&R spoilers, and for an in-depth look at the show’s history, click here.
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