Soap Opera Fan Blog has the latest casting news for who will leave and arrive in Genoa City. Stay tuned, as we’ll update this page as soon as more casting news is released but for now, here’s what we know…
Jeff Branson returns as Ronan on June 26.
Former “As The World Turns” actress Jennifer Landon has been cast to play Heather Stevens and will first appear on June 7.
Kevin Schmidt returns to the studio to tape on April 13. Expect Noah Newman to be seen on May 22.
Acting coach Tess Kirsch took to Twitter to report that “The Young And The Restless” has cast Lindsay Bushman (“The Finder,” “Ringer”) in the role of Summer Newman and tweeted, “Congrats to Lindsay Bushman who has just booked a recurring role on ‘Young and the Restless’.” Look for Bushman to first appear on Friday June 8.
CBS Soaps In Depth is reporting that Butler will play the role of Beth, Paul’s next-door neighbor.
Previously Reported on May 8:
Actress Brett Butler (“Anger Management,” “Grace Under Fire”) will be making a guest starring appearance on “The Young And The Restless.” EW is reporting that Butler was taping scenes yesterday and today at the CBS studios with Doug Davidson (Paul Williams).
Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Max Ehrich has been cast as Fen Baldwin. It’s clear once Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren’s (Tracey E. Bregman) son returns from Canada, he’s going to be a bit older.
Though this is Ehrich’s first Daytime role, he’s appeared in such Primetime hits as “Parenthood” “Shake It Up,” and “No Ordinary Family.” Look for his first Genoa City appearance on June 11.
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Davidson has confirmed her exit on her Facebook and stated, “It’s official. I’ve been let go from ‘Y&R’. Not really sure exactly why but in the big picture I guess it doesn’t really matter!”
Previously Reported on May 9:
It looks as though “The Young And The Restless” longtime actress Eileen Davidson, who’s played Ashley Abbott on and off since 1986, will be leaving the show. Davidson took to her Twitter and tweeted, “Last week I lost my childcare. This week I lost my job! It all works out because I don’t need a babysitter if I’m not working.” Davidson’s rep also confirmed that she is leaving the show.
Soap Opera Fan Blog will keep readers updated on whether or not the role will be recast and on Davidson’s final air date. What do you want to see happen for the character of Ashley Abbott? Vote in our poll to let us know…
“The Young And The Restless” has recast the role of Heather Stevens with Daytime Emmy Award winning actress Jennifer Landon (ex-Gwen, “As The World Turns”). The role was played by Eden Riegel, who was let go, and first created by Vail Bloom.
TV Guide is reporting that Jennifer will begin shooting on May 2 and will first appear onscreen on June 7.
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TV Guide is reporting that former “The Young And The Restless” actor Aaron Lustig (“Desperate Housewives,” “90210,” “The Bold And The Beautiful”) will be returning to the show as psychiatrist Dr. Tim Reid. He’ll begin taping scenes today, which will beginning airing on May 30. So far, he’ll tape six-episodes.
Longtime fans will remember that Dr. Tim (1996 – 2002) was Phyllis’ (Michelle Stafford) court-appointed marriage counselor, who she ended up having an affair with. The affair was a taped one, courtesy of Phyllis, in order to get him to testify on her behalf. Once Dr. Tim admitted what he’d done, it was detrimental to his career. Look for the cold case against Phyllis, where she tried to kill Christine (Lauralee Bell) in a hit and run, to be reopened. Guess who seeks out Tim’s help? Ricky (Peter Porte)!
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Get ready to see the claws come out when The Huffington Post’s Karla Cavalli makes a guest appearance on “The Young And The Restless.” CBS Soaps In Depth is reporting that Karla will appear as a tabloid reporter named Bev, who will mix it up with Restless Style’s Phyllis Newman (Michelle Stafford). Look for Karla to appear on Monday April 16 and Tuesday April 17.
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Soap Opera Digest is reporting that “The Young And The Restless” is currently planning to age youngsters Fen Baldwin and Summer Newman and is looking for two eighteen year old actors for the 15/16 year old roles. For Summer, she’s going to be Genoa City’s fun, typical teenager. Look for Fen to return from boarding school, which he’ll have a hard time adjusting to. The roles are currently played by Robbie Tucker and Samantha Bailey.
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Look who’s coming and going in Genoa City…
