Melissa Claire Egan was tired after a long day of filming multiple Y&R episodes.
Melissa Claire Egan proved being a soap actress means long days at the Y&R set.
The Young and the Restless runs a tight shooting schedule. Since soap operas air five times a week, cast and crew work hard to film multiple episodes in a short time span. Melissa Claire Egan, who plays Chelsea on the daytime drama, gave fans a glimpse into the BTS action.
Hectic Workday
Most of the time Egan is shown having fun goofing off on the Y&R set with her co-stars. But on one particular day, she was all business as she prepared to film multiple episodes.
On her Instagram story, the actress documented a hectic day to her followers. Egan started off with her morning arrival at the studio, with script and coffee in hand. “I’m shooting three episodes today. Three. And I counted, fifty-one pages. Wish me luck,” she told fans.
Hours later, a glammed up Egan gave followers an update on the day’s progress. “Okay, Lizzie Hendrickson told me I should be documenting this day because it’s so insane. And that’s a good idea,” Egan said as she walked down the hall. “One show down with the fabulous Eric Braeden. Now I’m going to run lines with Mel, the legend. Mel Thomas Scott for episode two today. That’s what is going on so far. Keep you posted. One-third of the way through.”
During her next update, the actress switched outfits and had good news. “Okay, two episodes down. Quick change. One to go. We’re doing it,” Egan cheered.
After taping was finished, Egan posted a photo of herself passed out on the Society set. “That’s a wrap!” she captioned the picture.
There’s no doubt Egan was exhausted after a long day of filming. Seeing the BTS action gives a perspective about how much work goes into a soap opera. The cast and crew go through a lot to bring Y&R viewers their daily dose of drama and entertainment.
