The Young and the Restless star Melissa Ordway revealed that she is no longer on contract at the hit CBS soap. Melissa, who has played Abby Newman since 2013, dropped the bombshell on Y&R fans on the same day the show aired its 13,

Melissa Ordway’s future on “The Young and the Restless” is seemingly in jeopardy. The actress, 41, claimed on her Instagram Stories Wednesday that the soap opera “decided to take me off contract.” Ordway has played Abby Newman on the long-running show since 2013.

The Young and the Restless star Melissa Ordway says that the daytime soap has taken her “off contract.” Ordway, 41, has played Abby Newman on the long-running CBS series since 2013. She revealed to her fans via Instagram Stories on Wednesday, November 13, that she got a shorter haircut after receiving some disappointing professional news.

On The Young and the Restless, Melissa Ordway plays Abby Newman. Her character just had the perfect wedding to the man of her dreams.

On Wednesday, November 13, The Young and the Restless will celebrate its 13,000th episode with a wedding for Abby Newman and Devon Hamilton. For their portrayers, Melissa Ordway and Bryton James, it’s been a long time coming.

In an Instagram Story posted the very same day her Genoa City alter ego, Abby Newman, married Devon Winters on the show's landmark 13,000th episode, Melissa Ordway confirmed that she has been taken

Fans of The Young and the Restless have been left speculating about the future of Melissa Ordway’s Abby Newman after recent updates regarding her role. With the news of Ordway’s status on the show, many want to know whether Ordway is leaving.