When Mishael Morgan stepped away from her role as Amanda Sinclair in 2022, The Young and the Restless fans were left with a gaping void—and a lot of unanswered questions. Her departure, though understandable, felt like a major blow to the legal and emotional backbone of the show. Amanda wasn’t just a sharp legal mind—she was a force. And for many, her absence was as noticeable as it was painful.

Fast-forward to May 16, 2025—and Amanda is back. But this isn’t just a nostalgic walk-on or a one-week arc. No, this is Amanda 2.0: smarter, fiercer, and wielding more power than ever. She’s returned to Genoa City not for a casual visit but to represent a mysterious high-profile client in a case that has the potential to shake the very foundations of the Newman and Abbott empires.

Fans were quick to react. Within minutes of her first scene airing, Twitter (or “X,” as it’s now known) was flooded with reactions like:

“Amanda’s back and I LIVE for this power play!”
“Y&R just remembered how to write fire 🔥🔥🔥.”

Mishael Morgan, in a recent behind-the-scenes interview, confirmed that she always held a special place in her heart for the show. “Filming in Toronto gave me the freedom I needed, but Y&R was home. The moment I wrapped my Hallmark film, I called my agent and said, ‘Get me back to L.A.’ I missed the courtroom battles, the hallway stares, the slow burns.”

Writers wasted no time weaving Amanda back into the thick of it. This time, she’s not just a love interest or a peripheral player—she’s at the centre of a legal storm involving corporate espionage, old vendettas, and a tangled love triangle. With Devon caught between loyalty and love, and Nate circling back into Amanda’s orbit, the stakes have never been higher.

Viewers are also speculating: Who is Amanda’s new client? Theories range from a long-lost Chancellor heir to a disgruntled Newman sibling looking for revenge. One fan theory even suggests Amanda could be working on behalf of a resurrected ChanceComm—a twist that would place her in direct opposition with Billy and Lily.

And let’s not forget the chemistry. Amanda’s presence brings a spark that was sorely missing. Whether in the courtroom, across a boardroom table, or in a late-night confrontation with Victor Newman himself, she radiates controlled power. The kind of energy that only Mishael Morgan can deliver.

One thing’s for certain: Genoa City won’t be the same.

Amanda Sinclair has returned—and she’s here to take names, win cases, and reclaim her throne as The Young and the Restless‘ resident queen of courtroom drama.

Stay tuned, because this comeback? It’s only just beginning.