Loren Lott Leaving 'The Young and the Restless'

Loren Lott, who joined The Young and the Restless as Ana in November 2018, has filmed her last episode.

The underrated (and underutilized) actress documented her final day in a video on her YouTube channel.

"What an amazing journey!" she posted. “I’m so grateful to God for this step in my career. I have learned so much and I have had so much fun. I’ve received thousands of hugs and kisses and had several Dream Come True moments. I am so excited to move on to what’s next for me. I was a little bummed at first when I was told that creatively they didn’t know what to do with my story line and they wanted to spend their budget increasing other people’s storylines but I appreciated their honesty. Everyone has told me how much they love me and showered me with so much encouragement. Y&R is still my family forever and I have no bitterness towards them at all! Plus I’ve learned that certain no’s are an even bigger yes somewhere else. I'm grateful for every storyline I participated in and every song I got to sing. How cool that I got to sing and act on TV. All I wanted when I left Broadway was for my grandparents to be able to turn on the TV and see me without having to travel to support me as they are getting older. I got exactly that. Thanks God. I’m so excited for what’s next."

Watch the full video below.

Catherine Bach Returning to 'The Young and the Restless' as Anita Lawson

After Melissa Claire Egan has returned to The Young and the Restless as Chelsea, it was only a matter of time before her mother, Anita, made an appearance. Catherine Back, best known as Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, will be reprising the role of Anita Lawson on Thursday, August 8.

Noemi Gonzalez Leaving 'The Young and the Restless' as Mia

Noemi Gonzalez has announced on social media that she will soon be leaving The Young and the Restless as Mia Rosales.

The actress posted on Instagram, “it’s been a pleasure 🙏🏽🙏🏽 thankful, blessed, & honored. Gracias a Dios for this life-changing experience. One more month of Mia in Genoa City, stay tuned for what’s next!! ❤️💋”

Gonzalez first appeared on November 12 as Rey's wife. The character (and the entire Rosales family)  was created by former executive producer/head writer Mal Young. Once he left in December, the character's days in Genoa City were rumored to be numbered. Her co-star, Jason Canela (Arturo), another actor hired under the Young regime, revealed last month that he was wrapping up his stint after being on the show for a little over a year.

Jordi Vilasuso (Rey) posted on Twitter about his soon-to-be-departing TV wife.

"Since the beginning, you’ve brought everything 2 ur work on @YandR_CBS ! U stepped up 2 the challenge of daytime TV and brought so much 2 the complex #MiaRosales from the get go," he tweeted. "Thx u 4 your talent & passion.U & Mia will be missed but you’re a &will continue 2 burn brighter!"

Sean Dominic Joins 'The Young and the Restless' as the New Nate Hastings

Sean Dominic has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

The actor, who recently appeared on the OWN drama Greenleaf, has been hired as the new Nate Hastings, replacing Brooks Darnell, who joined the cast in July 2018.

Dominic is scheduled to make his Genoa City debut on April 10.

'Young and the Restless' Casting Shakeup: Michelle Stafford IN as Phyllis, Gina Tognoni OUT

Emmy winner Michelle Stafford is returning to The Young and the Restless as Phyllis, replacing Emmy winner Gina Tognoni in the role. According to Daytime Confidential, Tognoni has been let go from Y&R after a five-year run.

Stafford will be leaving General Hospital and the role of Nina to reprise Phyllis, a character she played from 1994-1997, and then again from 2000-2013.

Tognoni posted a statement on Instagram: "Five years ago, I was blessed to embrace the incredible character of Phyllis Summers Abbott. I am beyond grateful for the creative experience that The Young and the Restless has given to me as well as the amazing relationships I made with the cast, crew/staff, producers, and writers. I love my Genoa City family, which made it easy to give 110% every day. My long commutes always went smoothly because I loved where I worked and the people I worked with!

Mark Grossman Joins 'The Young and the Restless' as Adam

Mark Grossman has joined the cast of The Young and the Restless. He will take over the role of Adam Newman, previously played by Justin Hartley, Michael Muhney and Chris Engen, according to Daytime Confidential.

Grossman's credits include Famous in Love and Hustle.

Victoria Rowell, Shemar Moore & Mishael Morgan Returning to 'Young and the Restless' for Kristoff St. John Tribute

Three former cast members will return to The Young and the Restless to help say goodbye to longtime star Kristoff St. John, who died on February 4 at the age of 52.

Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters), Victoria Rowell (Drucilla Winters) and Mishael Morgan (Hilary Curtis Winters) will participate in several episodes of the CBS daytime drama to pay final respects to St. John, who played Neil Winters since 1991. According to EW, Moore will reprise his role as Neil’s brother for two episodes airing April 25-26, while Rowell and Morgan will appear as themselves in a special tribute episode on April 29. The latter will include former and current cast members sharing memories of St. John and will also feature clips of St. John's most memorable moments.

Moore made his last appearance on Y&R as Neil's brother in September 2014. Rowell's Drucilla was a fan favorite from 1990-2007. Morgan played Hilary Curtis from 2013-18.

The Y&R plot line will address St. John’s passing beginning April 23. Genoa City learns of the unexpected death of Neil, so family and friends gather to remember their beloved father, colleague, brother, and friend. The story will continue through the remainder of the week.

“We all miss Kristoff immensely and are understandably still in a bit of shock,” says executive producer Anthony Morina to EW. “Our hope is that this storyline and tribute episode airing in April will honor the legendary character Kristoff helped create, and provide our audience with the opportunity to say a meaningful goodbye to Neil Winters.”

Doug Davidson Returning to 'The Young and the Restless' as Paul Williams

Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) revealed on Twitter that his long-time The Young and the Restless co-star, Doug Davidson has returned to the show by posting a photo of the men together at the CBS studio, tweeting, "He's Back!!" Davidson was on set Friday taping, and that episode will air on March 25.

Davidson, who originated the role of Paul Williams in 1978, was taken off contract a year ago January. His absence has especially felt in recent months as the character of Rey (Jordi Vilasuso) is front and center as the face of the Genoa City Police Department.

"NONE of any of this would happen without all of your undying loyalty, support and kindness," Davidson tweeted. "All of you are the reason Paul is back on the canvas. THANK YOU SO MUCH. @EBraeden has been incredible the entire time. A huge thanks to him as well!"

Eric Braeden on Firing Doug Davidson from 'The Young and the Restless': "It's STUPID!!"

Emmy-winning The Young and the Restless actor Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) has weighed in again on the firing of the show's longest-running cast member, Emmy winner Doug Davidson (Paul Williams).

"The treatment of DOUGIE DAVIDSON, the OLDEST member of our cast, was and is outrageous!!" Breaden tweeted on Thursday. "It's STUPID!! If you want ratings you don’t get rid of A DEMONSTRABLY popular actor!!"

Braeden also spoke out back in September when the news first broke that Davidson was no long on contract at Y&R.

"I normally don’t express my opinions reg the casting on Y&R!" Braeden posted. "hat’s the privilege of those who produce the show! However, this is a time when I have to make an exception! I’m still on vacation Opens a New Window. , hence my comment comes a little late: to let DOUGIE DAVIDSON GO is an egregiousmistake. My plea to management: we have lost some all time fan Opens a New Window. favorites! D DAVIDSON has been with the show for, i think, 39 years, and people have loved him!"

Loren Lott Joins 'The Young and the Restless' as Ana Hamilton

Former American Idol contestant Loren Lott has joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Ana Hamilton, according to TV Insider.

Lott was a finalist on Idol's 14th season back in 2015. She most recently starred on Broadway in "Once On This Island" as Ti Moune.

A native of San Diego, Lott's other acting credits include series like Greenleaf, The Quad and Powers.

Ana, the sister of Devon Hamilton (Bryton James), was previously played by Jamia Simone Nash. The character last appeared on the show in 2012.

Zach Tinker Joins 'The Young and the Restless' as Fen Baldwin

Zach Tinker has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless in the role of Fenmore Baldwin, most recently played by Max Ehrich.

Tinker's credits include Law & Order True Crime, NCIS, Murder in the First, Turnt and You're the Worst.

Tinker is scheduled to make his first Y&R appearance on Monday, December 3, when Fen returns to Genoa City with a few surprises for his parents.

Tristan Lake Leabu Returning to 'The Young and the Restless' in December as Reed Hellstrom

Tristan Lake Leabu is returning to The Young and the Restless to reprise the role of Victoria and J.T.'s son, Reed Hellstrom, according to Soaps in Depth.

The character left town last April to escape the spotlight after it was revealed that his father had tried to kill Victor and seemingly skipped town. Reed moved to a boarding school that specialized in musical education. Now that J.T.'s disappearance has been reclassified as a homicide investigation, Reed has a compelling reason to come back to Genoa City.

Leabu is scheduled to return to the air as Reed on December 10.

Noemi Gonzalez Joining 'The Young and the Restless' as Mia

Former East Los High actress Noemi Gonzalez has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, reports Soap Opera Digest. Gonzalez will play Mia, the estranged wife of Rey (Jordi Vilasuso).

In addition to her role as Soli Gomez on the Emmy nominated Hulu drama, Gonzalez's credits include Dark/Web, Rosewood and The Good Nanny.

Gonzalez is scheduled to make her first Y&R appearance as Mia on November 12.

Eileen Davidson Looks Back at Her 'Young and the Restless' Run, Final Episode Airs October 29

Emmy-winning actress Eileen Davidson, who has played Ashley Abbott on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless off and on since 1982, ends her run on Monday, October 29. Davidson looks back at some classic Y&R scenes in the video below, including the reveal that Brent Davis (Bert Kramer) is Ashley's biological father.

Ashley Abbott will always have a place in our hearts. ❤️ Join @eileen_davidson on a walk down #YR memory lane as her time in Genoa City comes to a close. Make sure to tune in to her final episodes now through next Monday. pic.twitter.com/X0pVrOurr8

— Young and Restless (@YandR_CBS) October 22, 2018

Doug Davidson Was Taken Off Contract at 'The Young and the Restless', Now The Future of Paul Williams Is Uncertain

The Young and the Restless star Doug Davidson confirmed on Wednesday that he has no scheduled dates to return the CBS soap opera. The news was not entirely unexpected in the wildly inconsistent era of Y&R run by executive producer and head writer Mal Young which has, at times, been a mess.

There was speculation of Davidson's exit on Tuesday when some Y&R fans read that he had apparently been fired. A fan took to Twitter to see if the news were true, asking, "They haven’t let you go, have they?" Davidson responded, "It seems so."

He continued to thank his fans on Twitter and hinted at the fact that the show let him go because they were "going in another direction."

Davidson confirmed the news on Soaps.com saying: “My contract was not renewed in January, I went on recurring, but just until they had new people in place. I have only 2 shows that haven’t aired and no dates. So, as far as I know, I am gone.”

Davidson first appeared on The Young and the Restless in 1978 as Paul would later become Detective Paul Williams. His role on the classic soap would earn him five Daytime Emmy Award nomination with a win in 2013 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Former Y&R actor Stephen Nichols, who played Tucker McCall, did not mince words in his reaction to the show's latest casting decision.

"This is an absolute travesty," Nichols tweeted. "What is going on over there? This man has not only acted his ass off at #YR for 40 years but is a man of the utmost integrity. I am saddened by this news. Much love, Doug!"

There is no word yet on when the two remaining episodes will air.

Christel Khalil Not Renewing Her 'Young and the Restless' Contract, Will Recur

Actress Christel Khalil announced on social media that she is going off contract with The Young and the Restless. She has played Lily Winters since 2002.

"Hello Lovelies!" she wrote. "I wanted you to be the first to know that if you see less of me on @youngandrestlesscbs Opens a New Window. , it’s because I have decided to switch from Y&R full time to recurring status. That means I’m not leaving, just ready (after 16 amazing years playing Lily) to explore new things! I will continue to be a proud member of the Y&R family and look forward to further adventures playing Lily. Thank you for all the love and support over the years!"

Head writer and executive producer Mal Young assured fans the character would still be around.

"We fully support Christel's decision," he posted. "We're pleased to say that both she and Lily will remain a much-loved part of Y&R."

Alice Hunter Joining 'The Young and the Restless' as Kerry Johnson

Alice Hunter has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

Hunter will play Kerry Jones, a Jabot employee who is very sweet but willing to cross a few lines.

Her credits include Monarch Cove, Bad Samaritans, House of Lies and Another Period.

Hunter is scheduled to make her Y&R debut in October.

UPDATE:
The character's name has been changed to Kerry Johnson, but has no relation to longtime Abbott housekeeper, Mamie Johnson.

Jordi Vilasuso Joining 'The Young and the Restless' as Rey

Daytime Emmy winner Jordi Vilasuso has joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Rey, according to Soap Opera Digest.

Rey is a mysterious stranger named Rey who quickly finds himself immersed in the drama of Genoa City.

Vilasuso has played roles on other soap operas including Dario Hernandez or Days of our Lives, Dr. Griffin Castillo on All My Children, and Tony Santos on Guiding Light. His work on Guiding Light earned the actor a Daytime Emmy Award in 2003 as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series.

Vilasuso is scheduled to make his Y&R debut on Friday, August 17.

Mishael Morgan Wraps Five-Year Run at 'The Young and the Restless'

On Wednesday, actress Mishael Morgan wrapped her five-year run as Hilary Curtis on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

After shooting her final day on the Y&R set, Morgan posted a farewell on Instagram.

"...and that’s a wrap," she wrote. "Just over five years ago, I tweeted a pic of CBS to announce the start of my journey on Y&R. Now, I have to say good bye. Sooo bittersweet. Thank you to everyone who supported me on my journey. On to the next adventure! #YR #goodbye #lastday"

Morgan renewed her three-year contract in 2016 with no pay raise but refused to do that this time around when her two-year cycle ended.

"We felt that we were put in the position that we had no choice but to explore other options," Morgan's agent, xx, told TV Source Magazine. In my opinion, there was no give or take. It was sort of a 'take it or leave it' scenario."

Brooks Darnell Joins 'The Young and the Restless' as Nate Hastings

Actor Brooks Darnell has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless as Nathan "Nate" Hastings, Jr., the son of Dr. Olivia Barber (Tonya Lee Williams) and Nate Hastings (Nathan Purdee, Randy Brooks, Adam Lazarre-White).

Last portrayed briefly by Walter Fauntleroy in 2011, Nate is still a doctor (he performed a partial liver transplant to save Ronan's life last time) and will be secretly treating Victor.

Darnell's credits include Shadowhunters, Bones, Nikita and Breakout Kings.

The actor's first Y&R appearance is scheduled for July 3. Check out a sneak peek below.