From its many Emmys to its dedicated fans, the soap has become an iconic part of pop culture.
Some stars have been with the show for decades.
Jeanne Cooper portrayed the belovedMrs.
However, not all of the popular soap opera’s stars have been so lucky.
Some of these cast changes over the years have shocked audiences and cast members alike!
However, Burgi didn’t even last a full year on the show.
He was abruptly fired in early 2022 for violating the show’s COVID-19 policy.
Although he tested negative upon returning, he broke the soap’s 10-day quarantine guidelines, asVarietyreported.
He was subsequently fired.
Burgi expressed regret for his choice, saying, “I felt terrible about it.
It bothers me mightily but it is what it is.”
Burgi never returned to “Y&R,” and Robert Newman was cast to replace him.
Camryn Grimes, an adorable and expressive child actor, grew up portraying her.
Grimes received critical acclaim and praise from fans for her portrayal of Cassie.
She even won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2000.
Grimes, who was 14 at the time, was caught off guard by Cassie’s death, too.
Thankfully, Grimes would return as Cassie in dream sequences in a few episodes over the subsequent few years.
Danny was cool and committed to his music, and he had a heart of gold.
In 1993, Damian was cast in the Broadway production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
However, his talent was apparent, and fans wanted to see more of his troubled character.
Rikaart portrayed Kevin Fisher, the younger half-brother of villain-turned-good-guy Michael Baldwin.
Rikaart’s exit was distressing.
Thankfully, though, Rikaart returned to the show in a recurring role as Kevin in 2019.
Responses, of course, poured in.
Muhney’s performance earned critical acclaim.
In 2013, he was even nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.
However, later that same year, he was fired.
Muhney has denied the allegations against him (perThe Daily Mail).
Another former co-star of Muhney’s, Eric Braeden, spoke up about the actor’s firing.
Braeden toldRadar Onlinethat although he welcomed Muhney at first, they ended up not getting along.
Braedan said that Muhney wanted him off the show because he “wanted to be head honcho.”
During his initial time on the show, he won praise from both critics and fans alike.
He was nominated for two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Younger Actor and won in 2000.
However, he was fired only four months later, with Burgess Jenkins replacing him in the role.
Well, she was hired after I was.
I don’t understand why they didn’t think about that."
Tom has not returned to the show since he was recast.
That’s certainly not unusual in the soap world.
However, his 2018 exit raised some eyebrows for how his character J.T.
Hellstrom appeared to be killed off to viewers.
On the show, J.T.
had never died in the first place.
He once again left the show that same year but returned briefly in 2023.
Luckinbill remains the only actor to portray J.T.
Donny Boaz
Donny Boaz is an accomplished actor who began his career as a model.
He was brought on to portray Phillip Chancellor IV, who is better known as Chance, in 2019.
Chance is the son of beloved characters Nina and Phillip Chancellor III.
It turned out thatBoaz’s time on the soap was short-lived.
I’m sorry we didn’t get to see it through."
Conner Floyd stepped into the role in November 2021 and is still on the show.
He played Malcolm Winters, the free-spirited younger brother of Neil Winters (Kristoff St. John).
Moore had been on the show for over a decade when he decided to split with it.
After his initial departure in 2001, he returned to the show in 2004 before leaving again in 2005.
Even then, it wasn’t goodbye forever.
Shemar Moore made a very successful career for himself in prime-time TV.
The character was so popular that creatorWilliam J. Bellcreated the Abbott family around Jack.
Either way, Lester quit the show in 1989.
She portrayed Faith Newman, the daughter of power couple Sharon and Nick Newman.
Lind grew up on the show, taking breaks sometimes for other parts.
Lind surprised fans when she left the show seemingly for good in 2021.
It was shocking because fans watched her grow up and weren’t anticipating her departure.
Its third season is scheduled to premiere in October 2023.
With how daytime TV works, though, you never know.
Lind may choose to grace Genoa City with her presence again in the future.
In 1991, St. John originated the role of Neil Winters on “The Young and the Restless.”
He would go on to portray the iconic character up until he died.
He won two Daytime Emmy awards and was nominated nine times for his role as Neil.
He also won 10 NAACP Image Awards.
St. John took an unexpected leave of absence in 2017 to take care of his mental health.
The actor struggled with depression after his son’s heartbreaking death.
