Why did chance leave The Young and the Restless?

‘Young and the Restless’ Actor Says He Was Fired for “Naively” Violating COVID Policy. Richard Burgi claims he tried to return to the CBS soap too soon after testing positive.

Is chance returning to young and restless?

His name had been mentioned in the fall of 2019, so it was almost inevitable that the character would be returning. And when Chance returned in November 2019, Donny Boaz had stepped into the role. In November 2020, however, Y&R temporarily recast the role with Justin Gaston due to Boaz’s positive COVID diagnosis.

Who was fired from young and restless?

Actor Richard Burgi has been fired from the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless” for breaching the production’s Covid protocols, Variety has confirmed.

What happened to the actor who played chance on Y&R?

In November of the following year, Boaz announced he would temporarily exit the role after being diagnosed with COVID-19; at press time, the actor announced he had already returned to set. … On January 31, 2021, Boaz announced he had been let go from the role; he last appeared on February 1.

Is the new chance Abby’s real husband?

During Chance and Abby’s wedding celebration in November 2020, the role was played by Justin Gaston, the real-life husband of Ordway. Look for Chance to reveal himself with Floyd in the role sometime later this month.

Who is Abby married to in real life?

Justin Gaston
Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman) and her husband, Justin Gaston, were married in Atlanta, Georgia on September 22, 2012. Photo courtesy of Melissa Ordway. The Young and the Restless airs Weekdays on CBS.