The year of drama continues as CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” stops playing games and kicks things into high gear. With numerous casting changes heading your way, find out what you missed and what’s ahead on daytime’s most-watched drama series.

Before news of Steve Burton‘s return to “General Hospital” became official, rumors began to swirl that Jason Thompson might soon be leaving “The Young and the Restless” and his role as Billy Abbott, and possibly be heading back to Port Charles as Dr. Patrick Drake. But not so fast!

Just as the long memorial day holiday weekend was getting ready to begin word broke that “The Young and the Restless” was recasting the role of Billy Abbott. According to Daytime Confidential, “Y&R” has decided to go in a different direction with the character and has let David Tom go. He is being replaced by actor Burgess Jenkins.

Elinor Donahue to play Judge Anderson, the officiant of Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Billy’s (Billy Miller) wedding on “The Young and the Restless.”

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