Young and restless the comings and goings confirm a big change for Melissa Ordway and his character Abby Newman.
Meanwhile, two villains resurface and a fan-favorite returns to Y&R. Check out the latest casting updates for the CBS soap opera.
The Comings and Goings of the Young and the Restless: Abby Newman Shocker
Recently, on Young and restless Abby Newman actress Melissa Ordway shared an update with fans while answering questions on Instagram. One of the questions was about her gorgeous new short haircut.
Melissa revealed she needed a change as she was no longer under contract with Y&R. So she wanted a new look for the auditions. Then, the news took on its full dimension on social networks.
Fans Worried Abby’s Character Would Leave Young and restless. Indeed, it’s a shock since she has just married the love of her life, Devon Hamilton, in the series.
Luckily, Melissa confirmed that she is still on the soap and has no plans to leave. She loves playing Abby and she loves her fans. So I hope the fact that she’s not under contract doesn’t impact her screen time too much.
Of course, Abby and Devon will be away on their honeymoon for a while. Young and restless. But after that, we hope to see Abby Newman again frequently with a new storyline.
Y&R Cast Updates: Elena Dawson Back in Town
While Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) takes a step back, Dr. Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) takes center stage. Young and restless scene again. Currently, she is caring for Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) who is unconscious in the hospital.
She was seriously injured in the car accident with Sharon Newman (Sharon Case). Unfortunately, Elena tells Phyllis’s children, Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier), that there’s nothing more the doctors can do.
It’s up to Phyllis to decide now. Plus, it looks like Elena Dawson is also back with a big surprise for her ex-boyfriend, Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic). Young and restless spoilers suggest she tells Nate she found out she was pregnant after they split.
So Nate might soon find out he’s a new dad. If so, it will undoubtedly impact his romantic relationship with Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver). She doesn’t like complications, so a new baby in the mix might be too much for Audra to handle.
Young and the Restless Casting News: Jordan Howard returns with Ian Ward!
Additionally, mega-villains Ian Ward (Ray Wise) and Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) recently reappeared. It turns out that these are the those who are responsible for Sharon Newman’s breakdown (Sharon Case).
They framed her for the murder of Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom). And now it seems like they’re trying to do the same thing with Phyllis. And it might work Young and restless.
Because spoilers promise there will be shocking new evidence against Sharon soon. Y&R explodes with drama. Don’t miss a minute to see if Abby Newman stays top of mind or disappears on CBS.
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