The Young and the Restless is gearing up for a fresh start, as the final curtain falls on this year and the calendar flips to a new page. Genoa city is getting ready for an exciting transitional week, with fresh faces entering the fray. Here’s a sneak peek into who’s joining and who’s leaving the soap from December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026.

Everyone who is leaving and coming to The Young and the Restless’ cast this week

Comings

• Camryn Grimes as Mariah Copeland: The Daytime Emmy winner’s character is returning this week, marking her first appearance on the CBS soap opera since October. Grimes’ character is about to shake up the plotline with yet another big secret.
• Catherine Kresge as Detective Annie Stewart: Detective Annie Stewart is back in action. Kresge continues with her role as Matt’s mysterious partner in crime.
• Ray Wise as Ian Ward: Ian is back this week. Wise reprises his chilling role, appearing alongside Camryn Grimes’ Mariah, later this week. The Y&R villain is returning to screens after his recent appearance in October.

Goings

As for exits, the cast of The Young and the Restless is all staying put, with no departures this week.

Here are some spoilers of this week’s happenings in Genoa City:

Monday starts off with Nick’s sneaky game with Matt Clark, Phyllis surprising Jack, and Noah stressing about Sienna. Michael will catch a glimpse of Victor’s good side on Tuesday. Nikki spills secrets to Jack while Claire walks a tightrope. On Wednesday, viewers will witness Cane trying to win Lily back. Meanwhile, Adam and Sally will dive into the past.

On New Year’s Day, the soap opera will re-air a 1998 episode where Jill drops a bombshell. The week will end with Victor teaming up with Nick. Mariah’s new year starts on a spooky note with Ian Ward haunting her.