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* Y&R continues to make long time fans happy by bringing the Abbott clan to the forefront. Watch on January 6, as Beth Maitland appears as Traci again!
* Watch out Neil and Karen! Tonya Lee Williams is back as meddling ex-sister-in-law Dr. Olivia Winters on January 6!
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* Lisa Waltz appears as a sex therapist on January 8! Who in Genoa City would need her services? Oh, right, our resident sex addict - Jack Abbott!
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* Sarah Buehler appears as a female prisoner on January 8. Guess the drama will continue for Gloria and Katherine behind bars!
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* Mieko Hillman appears as Mariel on January 9.
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* Another update in casting news. Rumors are going around, making us work harder! We found out today that Lauralee Bell (ex-Christine Blair) is not returning to the show as you're hearing. This from her agent.
* Update on Don Diamont, (Brad Carlton). As we posted earlier, he was let go from his role and will be seen on canvas until February.
* Vail Bloom's option has just been picked up, so she'll be staying on at Y&R as Heather Stevens!
* Hayley Erin has been cast as the newly-aged Abby Carlton. Her first airdate is December 29!
* Tatyana Ali Âappears as Roxanne hangs out with Devon in Crimson Lights on December 29. She'll be on the scene when Lily has an important conversation with Colleen!
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* Thomas Lumberg Jr. appears as Cop #1 on December 31.
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* Rafael J. Noble appears as the Minister on December 31. Will Neil and Karen's wedding go off with a hitch?
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* Michael Parnell will also appear at the Indigo wedding as the Pianist on December 31.
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* Carmen Argenziano appears as Heather's boss, Dennis Elroy, to offer her the Gloria case on January 2. Since Paul is helping Michael, watch for fireworks!
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* Victor's favorite pooch, Zapato will appear with his master as her treks around the Ranch property on December 29 and 31.
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Watch for some interesting scenes down at the county jail this week as Mary Pat Green appears as Matron on DecemÂber 30 and 31, and Sam Ayers appears as the jail guard on December 31.
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