The Young and the Restless 2025: 6 Fan-Favorite Comebacks That Set the Soap World Ablaze ❤️
Triumphant Return Ignites Fan Frenzy
Fans of The Young and the Restless were left reeling—in the best way possible—when Amanda Sinclair (played by Mishael Morgan) stormed back onto the scene on May 16, 2025. After a three-year hiatus, this was no cameo—Amanda returned with purpose, power, and a mysterious new client that immediately shook up Genoa City’s legal and emotional landscape.
Mishael, who had left in 2022 to pursue film and spend more time in Toronto, told fans, “I knew I had to come back. Y&R is part of my heart.”
Social media went wild. Fans called her scenes “electric,” and the writers clearly agreed—Amanda is now front and center in a major storyline with high stakes and even higher drama.
And she’s not the only fan favorite reclaiming her spot.
Just days later, on May 22, Melissa Ordway’s Abby Newman made her powerful return. After being quietly downgraded in late 2024, Melissa stayed loyal to the show—and fans never stopped rallying behind her. Now, Abby’s back, caught in a tug-of-war between her father Victor’s empire and her love for Devon.
Two fierce women. Two explosive returns. Y&R just turned up the heat—and viewers are here for it.
