Melissa Ordway Changes Contract Status on Y&R

Melissa Ordway, who plays Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless (Y&R), announced she is no longer on contract during an Instagram Q&A, coinciding with her character's wedding to Devon Hamilton in the show's 13,000th episode. Ordway explained that her recent haircut was motivated by the change in her contract status, stating it was a decision she didn't want but felt necessary for auditions. She reassured fans that she remains part of the Y&R family and hopes to continue portraying Abby, although her appearances will now be on a non-guaranteed basis. Ordway expressed her appreciation for her time on the show, having played the character since 2013. While this change may shift her focus to other projects, she confirmed that she will still be filming and participating in upcoming storylines. The new haircut will debut on-screen when Abby and Devon return from their honeymoon.