As a lifelong fan of The Young and the Restless, I never thought I'd see the day when Melissa Ordway — the heart and soul of Abby Newman — would step back from the canvas. So when news broke in November 2024 that she had been removed from her full-time contract, I felt what so many of you did: confusion, sadness, and a whole lot of questions.
What happened behind the scenes? Was Melissa ready to move on? And what does this mean for Abby, a legacy character with deep roots in Genoa City?
Let’s break it down — not just as gossip, but as a real story about change, disappointment, and growth.
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