The Young And The Restless Comings and Goings 2026: Exits, Returns, New Arrivals, Recasts + Airdates

The Young and the Restless spoilers hint that Genoa City can be a flurry of activity when it comes to new characters entering the little town and then leaving.

Read on to see all the returns, exits, debuts, and more happening in 2026, below.

Major Returns

The Young and the Restless spoilers promise a blast from the past during the week of April 6-10.

Social media was buzzing in February when the news hit that Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons were slated to return, and the original actors who played the parts, Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox, were reprising the roles.

Malcolm and Stephanie were once a thing in GC in the 1990s, so will they share a romantic reunion?

Speaking of shocking returns, Roger Howarth, who plays vile villain Matt Clark, popped back up on the canvas during the April 1 episode.

Clark was last seen on the January 19 show as Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) handed him off to authorities, but not before taunting the man!

More Y&R Comebacks

Lily Winters made her splashing comeback during the March 26, 2026, episode as Christel Khalil reprised the role.

Khalil exited the canvas in early January to give birth to her third child and take maternity leave.

Meanwhile, Young and the Restless fans received a hint of nostalgia when Riza Thomson, played by Tina Casciani, returned to storylines.

Riza is doubting Adams intentions and calling him out on wanting to know why he is so interested in her partner. #YR pic.twitter.com/UanIS40fJh

— Steph✨ (@sjcalways) April 2, 2026

Riza was once Adam Newman’s (Mark Grossman) handler during his “Spider” days in Las Vegas.

It appears she also has some sort of relationship – both business and personal – with Matt Clark. Riza officially returned on March 23.

Poor Diane, having to already deal with Patty first thing. #YR pic.twitter.com/kU3BVMapwL

— Steph✨ (@sjcalways) March 26, 2026

Speaking of nostalgia, Stacy Haiduk reprised her Patty Williams role, a part she exited about a decade ago in 2016, this past March 6.

When fans last saw Patty, she was severely mentally unstable, and it seemed as if she’d live the rest of her years in a facility.

With that said, Patty returned, seemingly healthy in the head, but still has an unhealthy obsession with Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Recast Fun

In recast news, Dominic Winters-Chancellor was SORASED in 2026, when Ethan Ray Clark was recast in the role.

The little guy first appeared on the show this past January 23.

Clark took over for twins, Rainn and River Ware, who played Dominic, Abby Winters (Melissa Ordway), and Devon Hamilton Winters’ (Bryton James) son from 2021 to 2024.

What do you think of all the casting news so far in 2026? Comment your thoughts below.

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