Burgess Jenkins Leaving 'The Young and the Restless' as Billy Abbott (Updated)

Burgess Jenkins

Actor Burgess Jenkins has been let go from CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, according to Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens. Jenkins has played Billy Abbott on the top-rated daytime drama since June 2014, when he replaced David Tom in the role, who had replaced Billy Miller four months earlier.

Jason Thompson, who will be leaving General Hospital and the role of Dr. Patrick Drake behind soon, is rumored to be at the top of Y&R's wish list but no deal has been signed yet.

Are you sad to see Jenkins leave Y&R? Do you think Jason Thompson would make a good Billy Abbott? Weigh in below in our Comments section.

UPDATE #1:
Jenkins released the following statement on his exit: "It’s been a terrific time, but after a lot of thought I have made the difficult decision to leave The Young and the Restless. Commuting back and forth from the East Coast, where my home and family are based, has been challenging. I've had a great ride in Genoa City and I will miss our talented cast and crew tremendously. I would like to thank all of the amazing fans for their support, Jill Farren Phelps [executive producer] and Chuck Pratt [head writer/executive producer] for their excellent leadership, and everyone at Sony and CBS for this opportunity."

UPDATE #2:
CBS has released the first Y&R promo that includes the new Billy Abbott. Catch a glimpse of Jason Thompson in the role here.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (October 26-30, 2015)

Victor wants answers about Adam's hit and run.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of October 26-30, 2015.

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Monday, October 26
Michael (Christian LeBlanc) tells Paul (Doug Davidson) whoever hit Adam (Justin Hartley) with their car meant to kill him; Victor (Eric Braeden) wants answers about Billy's (Burgess Jenkins) whereabouts.

'The Young and the Restless' Tuesday Preview: No Way Out Of This, Unless He Runs

"I have no knowledge of my son's whereabouts," Victor says in court.

On the Monday, October 19 episode of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, Victor (Eric Braeden) rehashed the past with Adam (Justin Hartley), including Victor's upbringing in the orphanage. Lauren (Tracey Bregman) and Kevin (Greg Rikaart) were both upset with Michael (Christian LeBlanc) for agreeing to be Adam's attorney. Elsewhere, Noah (Robert Adamson) gave Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) a piece of his mind, and Victor gave Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) strict orders to get Marissa (Sofia Pernas) out of town. Dylan (Steve Burton) brought the ransom cash to the police station, while Lily (Christel Khalil) was determined to believe Cane (Daniel Goddard) was not involved with Hilary's kidnapping. Lauren showed up at Cane's upset about a deal he approved behind her back. Cane denied he made the deal, but Lily overheard him saying he had taken paid time off from Fenmore's. Paul (Doug Davidson) and Dylan showed up to question Cane, then took him to the GCPD to be charged for extortion. Finally, Adam showed up at Chelsea's (Melissa Claire Egan) and the two of them began to make love.

On Tuesday's Y&R, Billy (Burgess Jenkins) is determined to get justice for Delia on the morning Adam's trial is set to begin, but Victoria (Amelia Heinle) worries he's setting himself up for more heartache. Victoria goes to see Victor to make sure he's not pulling strings to help Adam go free.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (October 19-23, 2015)

Lily wonders why the ransom money was in her house.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of October 19-23, 2015.

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Monday, October 19
Lily (Christel Khalil) and Dylan (Steve Burton) speculate about why the ransom money was in Lily's house; Cane (Daniel Goddard) ends up in a compromising position; Kevin (Greg Rikaart) is unhappy Michael (Christian LeBlanc) helped Adam (Justin Hartley) go free; Michael pushes Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) to admit her feelings for Adam; Victor (Eric Braeden) wants answers from Adam.

'The Young and the Restless' Tuesday Preview: Chloe is Back

Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) wants justice for Delia.

On Monday's (October 12) episode of The Young and the Restless, Jill (Jess Walton) suggested to Billy (Burgess Jenkins) that they plant a tree in Chancellor Park in honor of Delia on the second anniversary of her death. Meanwhile, thanks to Victor (Eric Braeden) vouching for him, Adam (Justin Hartley) was released on bail. As family and friends gathered at the park to remember Delia, Adam showed up, to the shock of the crowd, who didn't see that Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) had also arrived.

On Tuesday's Y&R, Adam seeks forgiveness.

"No one wants to hear a damn word you have to say," Billy tells him.

Jack (Peter Bergman) says that Adam should be allowed to speak, claiming Delia would have looked into Adam's heart and seen the best in him. As Adam tells the group he would gladly give his life for Delia's, Chloe reveals herself with a slow clap.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (October 12-16, 2015)

Adam announces he will vouch for his son in court.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of October 12-16, 2015. All My Children Emmy winner Michael E. Knight joins the cast as Dr. Neville.

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Monday, October 12
Delia's family gathers to honor her memory; Jill (Jess Walton) tells Esther (Kate Linder) that she's come up with a way to honor Delia; Michael (Christian LeBlanc) thinks Adam's (Justin Hartley) at getting bail are one in a million; Victor (Eric Braeden) vouches for Adam in court, and he is granted bail.  Later, both Adam and Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) arrive at Chancellor park after the tree is planed in Delia's honor.

Elizabeth Hendrickson returns as Chloe Mitchell.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (October 5-9, 2015)

Billy is furious after finding out Adam is alive.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of October 5th.

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Monday, October 5
Nick (Joshua Morrow) asks Sage if she knew Adam (Justin Hartley) was alive all along; Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) is furious that Jack (Peter Bergman) has been lying to her; Billy (Burgess Jenkins) and Victor (Eric Braeden) go to see Adam.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (December 15-19, 2014)

How long will Adam (Justin Hartley) keep his identity a secret?

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of December 15th.

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Monday, December 15
Jill (Jess Walton) issues a warning to Billy (Burgess Jenkins) about Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan), and tells Victor (Eric Braeden) he may on the wrong side of history when it comes to the development; Adam (Justin Hartley) has a conversation with Victor in the elevator, and later runs into Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Connor in the park.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (December 8-12, 2014)

Stitch and Ashley in the shower.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of December 8th.

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Monday, December 8
Ashley (Eileen Davidson) and Stitch (Sean Carrigan) heat things up; Hilary (Mishael Morgan) runs into Devon (Bryton James) and Nadine; Adam (Justin Hartley) and Sage (Kelly Sullivan) cross paths with Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Billy (Burgess Jenkins).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (December 1-5, 2014)

Sage, Adam and Nick.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of December 1st.

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Monday, December 1
The moment of truth arrives for Victoria (Amelia Heinle), will Stitch (Sean Carrigan) or Billy (Burgess Jenkins) turn out to be the father of her baby? Summer (Hunter King) confronts Sharon (Sharon Case). Adam's (Justin Hartley) worlds collide when he sees Nick (Joshua Morrow).

'The Young and the Restless' Preview: Victoria's Baby Daddy Revealed, Newman Brothers Reunited

The father of Victoria's baby is revealed.  Will it be Stitch or Billy?

The father of Victoria's (Amelia Heinle) baby is revealed, and Adam (Justin Hartley) reunites with Nick (Joshua Morrow) on The Young and the Restless during the week of December 1-5, 2014.

Watch a new promo for Y&R below for a sneak peek.

'The Young and the Restless' Stars Scott Elrod, Burgess Jenkins, Gina Tognoni & Justin Hartley Visit 'The Talk' (Video)

The Young and the Restless stars Scott Elrod (Joe), Justin Hartley (Adam), Burgess Jenkins (Billy) and Emmy winner Gina Tognoni (Phyllis) visited The Talk on Friday.

Watch their segment below: