The latest episodes of The Young and the Restless showed fans the intense drama and betrayals that have been a part of the show since the beginning. The current season has seen several characters return to and exit Genoa City.
In the previous few months of 2024, several beloved characters made a comeback on the show. These included Faith Newman (Reylynn Caster), Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), Connor Newman (Judah Mackey), and Cole Howard (J. Eddie Peck). The others who returned to the screen were Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan), and Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom).
Similar to its sister show, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless hasn't seen any character exit at the time of writing this article. However, there still are a few characters who will return to Genoa City, even if it is for a short duration.
The Young and the Restless: The characters who are set to return to the show
1) Veronica Redd as Mamie Johnson
Veronica Redd is set to return on The Young and the Restless as Mamie Johnson on Tuesday, September 26, 2024. The news of her return sparked speculations about the importance of her character in the Chancellor-Winters' future. Viewers were left wondering if she is the secret buyer who Victor Newman had mentioned.
Mamie Johnson has deep connections in Genoa City, given how she was the nanny to all the Abbott kids previously. She helped raise John Abbott's children and even supported him through tough times while looking after Drucilla and Olivia. Mamie was known for being very loyal and wise, often guiding the family with good advice.
Veronica Redd started playing the role of Mamie in 1990. She is known for her roles in series like The Jeffersons, Good Times, and films like Clean and Sober and The Five Heartbeats.
2) Hayley Erin as Claire Grace
Hayley Erin is set to return to The Young and the Restless as Claire Grace, a new character linked to Newman Media. She has previously played the role of teenage Abby Newman on the show. Hayley will appear as Claire on Monday, October 2, 2024. Fans have been speculating about the storyline of this new character as they wondered if she could cause trouble for the Newman family.
While Claire Grace is new to Genoa City, she has a complicated past. She started as a determined job applicant at Newman Media but quickly revealed ties to the Newman family. Her relationship with Victoria and Cole Howard, and the surprise that she's their long-lost daughter, have added more excitement to the troubled journey.
As mentioned earlier, Hayley Erin previously portrayed Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless from 2008 to 2010. She moved to other roles after this, which included Kiki Jerome on General Hospital, for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award.
3) Tricia Cast as Nina Webster
Tricia Cast is set to return to The Young and the Restless as Nina Webster, starting November 2, 2024. There are speculations about her being connected to Chance, the new police chief.
Nina’s character has a long and complicated history and she has been through a lot. She lost her love, Phillip Chancellor III, then had a tough marriage with David Kimble. and then lost her son, Ronan Malloy. Her life in Genoa City shows her determination and strength to overcome the troubles of her life.
Tricia Cast debuted as Nina in 1986 and won a Daytime Emmy for her role. After taking a break from Hollywood in 2001, she returned to the soap sporadically.
Fans of The Young and the Restless can watch the new episodes of the show on CBS.