The Young And The Restless Alum Michael Muhney Talks Adam Newman Return

Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers remind fans that prior to Mark Grossman playing Adam Newman, and before Tracker star Justin Hartley did, as well – Michael Muhney was in the role.

In fact, the actor played Adam Newman from 2009 to 2014 and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the Lead Actor category in 2013. Still, could he ever return to the role?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Alum Michael Muhney Talks Possible Return

On Thursday, November 28, American Thanksgiving, X user @MomOfSdyBlake, tweeted Michael Muhney wishing him a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ noting that she hasn’t watched the Y&R since he left.

She added that she has tried, but the show isn’t what it used to be. The X user also stated that she wished he’d come back as Sharon (Newman – Sharon Case) needs her ‘Knight in Shining Armour’.

Muhney replied to the X user noting that he and Sharon (Case), as well as several other cast members are still close. He also stated in his tweet that he hears about the show’s “going-ons”

Muhney then noted in his reply that, “Who knows? One day in the far-off distant future I’ll return? But for now, I have students who need me.” The former actor is currently a theatre school teacher.

Sharon and several other cast have remained close with me. I hear about the goings-ons. Who knows? One day in the far off distant future I’ll return? But for now I have students who need me! https://t.co/cE3XlNZvN5

— Michael Muhney (@michaelmuhney) November 28, 2024

Y&R Spoilers – Why Did Michael Muhney Leave The Young And The Restless?

Some Y&R fans may recall the sudden news of Muhney’s firing back in December 2013, which was a shock to viewers at the time.

Shortly after the fact, Muhney told HuffPost TV Canada that CBS and Sony told him Adam needed a three-to-six-month break and that they’d be bringing him back with a different actor.

Meanwhile, TMZ reported in early January 2014 that a number of sources claimed Muhney was let go because Hunter King (who played Summer Newman at the time) went to the show’s producers and allegedly told them he groped her chest on two different occasions.

In addition, there had been some speculation that Muhney and his onscreen father, Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) didn’t get along, which was the reason behind the soap letting him go.

With that said, later in January 2014, Braeden talked about Muhney’s release and admitted to quarrels with the actor, but shut down speculation that he had anything to do with Michael’s firing, during an interview with Radar Online.

Would you like to see Michael Muhney return as Adam Newman? Comment below! Catch the soap daily on CBS and visit this site often for the best Young and the Restless news, spoilers, and updates.

Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com