Young and the Restless: Who Left Y&R in 2025? Departures & Deaths!! | Soap Dirt

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Young and the Restless saw a flurry of departures, recasts, and dramatic plot twists in 2025. Key characters such as Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk), Ian Ward (Ray Wise), Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby), Amanda Sinclair (Michelle Morgan), and Chance Chancellor (Connor Floyd) exited the show, shaking up the dynamics of the fictional city of Genoa. It was a year of major changes, including a significant shift in the Newman family dynamics with the departure of Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) and the recurring appearances of Traci and Ashley Abbott (Beth Maitland and Eileen Davidson).

Amidst the usual soap opera drama, the Young and the Restless bid farewell to Jordan Howard and Ian Ward early in 2025. The characters' final appearances were tied to Sharon Newman's (Sharon Case) hallucinations of Cameron Kirsten. Colleen Zenk's character Jordan met her end through a poisoned tea, while Ray Wise's Ian Ward was shot by Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). A surprise twist ensued when Ian woke up in the ambulance, hinting at a potential return for the character.

Meanwhile, Linden Ashby's Cameron Kirsten exited after Sharon overcame her hallucinations. A more abrupt departure occurred with Michelle Morgan's Amanda Sinclair, whose last appearance was in September 2025. The show also saw the unexpected death of Chance Chancellor (Connor Floyd) and Damian Kane (Jermaine Rivers) in France, leaving fans disappointed.

Additionally, 2025 marked the end of Summer Newman's (Allison Lanier) journey. Lanier's contract ended in May 2025, and her character, Summer, decided to stay in Italy. The year also saw Beth Maitland and Eileen Davidson in and out as Traci Abbott and Ashley Abbott, with their storylines tied to the trauma inflicted by Alan Laurent's (Christopher Cousins) psychotic twin brother, Martin Laurent.

Amidst the comings and goings, Young and the Restless continues to captivate its audience with its intricate storytelling and unforgettable characters. It remains to be seen how these departures will shape the storylines of 2026, and which characters will return to the soap opera.

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