Melissa Ordway, who has portrayed Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless since 2013, recently addressed rumors about her departure from the show. In November 2024, Ordway revealed via Instagram Stories that she had been taken off contract by the soap opera. This change means she is no longer guaranteed regular appearances but remains part of the Y&R family and is open to returning for episodes as needed. (New York Post, People.com)
Ordway expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to continue playing Abby, stating, "I'm still playing Abby. I'm just not guaranteed episodes and can work on other projects." She emphasized her hope to remain involved in the show, saying, "Trust me, I hope I'm still there all the time!" (michaelfairmantv.com, People.com)
The actress also shared that she's exploring other acting opportunities, which led her to change her hairstyle in preparation for auditions. Despite these changes, she continues to film episodes for Y&R, including scenes following Abby's wedding to Devon Winters in the show's 13,000th episode. (People.com, New York Post)
In summary, while Melissa Ordway is no longer on contract with The Young and the Restless, she remains involved with the show in a recurring capacity and is open to future appearances as the storyline permits.
