Here is the complete The Young and the Restless comings and goings for March 2026 — every confirmed departure, return, recast, and new character arriving in Genoa City this month.
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🟢 Who is Coming to The Young and the Restless in March 2026
Roger Howarth returns as Matt Clark — One of the most anticipated returns of March. Matt Clark is back for revenge on the Newmans, taunting Nick and sending chilling messages to Sharon and Nick. Howarth’s menacing performance is adding a genuinely dangerous element to the show. His arc continues throughout March and is expected to build toward a major confrontation.
Stacy Haiduk reprises Patty Williams — Patty is back in a new arc that intersects with Victor’s kidnapping of Jack. She has Jack trapped and he falls right into her trap by week’s end of March 9-13. This marks another chapter in one of Y&R’s classic villainess characters.
Shemar Moore returning as Malcolm Winters — The S.W.A.T. star’s multi-episode arc alongside Vivica A. Fox is set to begin airing in April 2026. This is Moore’s first major return since brief visits in 2014, 2019, and 2023. Deadline broke the news on February 17, and CBS has confirmed the arc. Setup begins in late March.
Vivica A. Fox joins in multi-episode arc — Arriving alongside Shemar Moore for the Malcolm storyline in April, with groundwork being laid in March.
🔴 Who is Leaving The Young and the Restless in March 2026
No major confirmed departures have been announced for March 2026. However, some recurring arcs may wrap up as spring storylines take shape.
🔄 Y&R Recasts in March 2026
No confirmed recasts for March 2026 at this time.
📋 Full Y&R Cast Changes Summary
| Actor | Character | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Howarth | Matt Clark | 🟢 Returning | Revenge arc against the Newmans |
| Stacy Haiduk | Patty Williams | 🟢 Returning | New arc tied to Jack’s kidnapping |
| Shemar Moore | Malcolm Winters | 🟢 Returning (April) | Multi-episode arc begins April 2026 |
| Vivica A. Fox | TBA | 🟢 Coming (April) | Paired with Shemar Moore’s return |
