BETWEEN deaths, disappearances, and never-ending drama, it's not unusual for series regulars and recurring cast members to say goodbye to the characters that made them daytime TV stars. The Young and the Restless announced two major characters would be leaving the series for its sister show, The Bold and the Beautiful , leaving longtime viewers wondering what's in store for both daytime dramas . Despite their longevity on air, soap operas are no stranger to casting shakeups, going through hundreds of casting changes over the years.
Actors can be written off shows only to come back years later, or even return as a new character. The Young and the Restless is the latest soap opera to switch up its cast , revealing that two major players would be exiting the show to star in The Bold and the Beautiful . Lauralee Bell, who plays Christine "Cricket" Blair, and Michael Damian, who portrays Danny Romalotti, are both set to leave the series.
However, their departures aren't permanent – for now. Both Bell and Damian have been series regulars on the show for decades. Bell, the daughter of series creators William J.
and Lee Phillip Bell , first began portraying Blair on July 15, 1983, when she was just 15 years old. She then had several recurring stints on the show in 2005 and 2006, before returning to the show in 2010. Bell has appeared in over 1,600 episodes and celebrated her 40th anniversary with the series in July 2023.
Her character, Blair, is a model-turned-lawyer. Damian has al.
