THE SCOOP

Daytime newcomer Jeffrey Christopher Todd is heading to CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” next month in the recurring role of Tobias, a Jabot employee working in the lab for Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson).

Todd, who has appeared in several films and stage plays, including the Russell Crowe vehicle “A Beautiful Mind,” has appeared in episodes of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” and ABC Family’s “Switched at Birth.” He joins the “Y&R” cast when Tobias hits the screen on Friday, December 5.

CBS Soaps In Depth first reported the news.