Young and the Restless' Melissa Ordway Reveals Soap 'Decided to Take Me Off Contract': 'Interesting Couple of Months'

Mar. 15, 2025

Melissa Ordway in Los Angeles, California in June 2024.Photo:Stewart Cook/Getty

Stewart Cook/Getty

Melissa Ordwayis ready for her next chapter.

The Young and the Restlessstar shared on her Instagram Stories that the popular soap had taken her “off contract.” She also offered a glimpse at her new “look” — a shorter hairstyle — ahead of getting ready for auditions.

“Honestly, it’s been an interesting couple of months,” she wrote. “The show decided to take me off contract so I decided to change my look up a bit for auditions.”

Melissa Ordway’s Instagram Stories post.Melissa Ordway Gaston/Instagram

Melissa Ordway Gaston/Instagram

“Definitely not something I wanted but I love and respect my YR family and appreciate any time they ask me back. ❤️”

“Trust me, I hope I’m still there all the time!” she continued. “I think they’re just focusing on other characters and storylines. But I worked today and lots of fun stuff coming up!”

PEOPLE reached out to CBS for comment.

Melissa Ordway in ‘The Young and the Restless.'.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

While reflecting on her 10thanniversary on the series withSoap Opera Digestin 2023, the actress shared her gratitude for being a part of the show.

“I can’t imagine my life withoutYoung and Restless. It would just break my heart to live without my Y&R family,” she told the outlet, adding, “The show has provided a great life for me.”

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source: people.com