Young and the Restless Comings and Goings: Couple Actress Return, Actress Say Goodbye
Young and the Restless Comings and Goings: Couple Actress Return, Actress Say Goodbye
A popular couple and actress from yesteryear are returning to The Young and the Restless.
A long-loved twosome is back at The Young and the Restless for the week of March 23-27, while a face from yesteryear suddenly reappears, too.
Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out which popular stars are returning to the show, if any newcomers are boarding in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are exiting the CBS drama.
Key Takeaways
- Michael Damian and Lauralee Bell return as Danny and Christine, bringing a fan-favorite duo back to Genoa City.
- Cate Fairbanks is back as Tessa, sharing emotional scenes with Daniel and Mariah.
- Tina Casciani resurfaces as Riza for a limited run, reconnecting with Adam and his past.
- Multiple returning characters drive key interactions across the week’s storylines.
The Week of March 23, 2026
Michael Damian and Lauralee Bell resurface as Danny Romalotti and Christine Blair Romalotti. Bell appears as the Genoa City lawyer on Monday, March 23, when her character strategizes with Sharon Case’s Sharon and Camryn Grimes’ Mariah. The two actors opened up about their long history on the soap in an exclusive interview with Soap Hub.
Damian airs on Tuesday, March 24. He shares scenes with Bell’s Christine and his TV son, Michael Graziadei’s Daniel, on Tuesday, March 24.
Cate Fairbanks returns as Tessa Porter. She shares emotional scenes with Graziadei’s Daniel on Monday, March 23, and with Grimes’ Mariah on Tuesday, March 24.
Tina Casciani resurfaces as Riza Thomson on Monday, March 23, when she receives a surprise visit from Mark Grossman’s Adam. She originally portrayed Riza from 2019 to 2020, a character who was known as the queen of the underground poker scene in Las Vegas. Casciani is back for a limited run. Here’s everything you need to know about her.
- Allison Lanier (Summer Newman): Departing after a three-year run, with her final scenes airing May 2, 2025, as stated in People.com.
- Conner Floyd (Chance Chancellor): Exited the show as a series regular to join Days of Our Lives, with his final scenes leaving a void on the show in August 2025, reported Soap Hub.
- Christel Khalil (Lily Winters): Started maternity leave in early 2026, causing a temporary exit for her character, notes Soap Hub.
- Sienna (Producer/Character): Left Genoa City in early 2026 after a break-up with Noah, according to Soap Hub.
- Returns: Jay Eddie Peck (Cole Howard) and Valarie Pettiford (Amy Lewis) have recently returned to the show, notes Yahoo.
