The Young and the Restless‘ 13,001 episode concluded with the reveal that deliciously deranged Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) and deranged despot Ian Ward (Ray Wise) had pooled their considerable crazy and were terrorizing Genoa City anew. Talk about a cliffhanger!

Colleen Zenk and Rise Wise Back To Y&R

In an interview with Deadline, headwriter/executive producer Josh Griffith teased: “The pairing of Ian Ward and Aunt Jordan will be a double dose of danger. The residents of Genoa City should be on high alert thanks to this intriguing alliance. As a company, we are thrilled to welcome back the talented, Ray Wise and Colleen Zenk to the canvas.”

Wise, who won the Outstanding Guest Performer Daytime Emmy Award in 2015 and has not been seen on the canvas since 2016, effused to the outlet: “It’s wonderful to be back on The Young and the Restless. It feels like home. I had a great time when I last appeared on the show and am having an even better time now with the talented, Colleen Zenk. I could not have asked for a better partner in crime and it’s so good to see both Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott again. I look forward to the mischievous Ian Ward causing more havoc in Genoa City. Stay tuned, it’s going to be a whole lot of fun.”

Added Zenk: “I’m so happy to return to Y&R surrounding the show’s 13,000th episode and be paired with the amazing, Ray Wise. Jordan is lucky enough to have Ian Ward by her side and she settles some unfinished business while also finding the time to take on some new adversaries as well.”

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