The Young and the Restless is experiencing significant changes behind the scenes, and the latest shake-up has soap fans buzzing. According to reports from Soap Opera Network, veteran producer Jill Farren Phelps has returned to Y&R after a hiatus. Phelps, a well-known figure in the soap opera world, previously worked on major daytime dramas such as Santa Barbara, Another World, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, and General Hospital. She also served as the executive producer of The Young and the Restless from 2012 to 2016, alongside current executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith.

Her departure in June 2016, when Mal Young took over as executive producer, marked the end of her tenure, but now Phelps has returned to the show in a producing capacity. While it was initially reported that she was involved in a non-producing role, recent developments have confirmed her return to a more prominent producing role. Fans have speculated about her return, especially with actress Elizabeth Hendrickson’s recent announcement about transitioning into directing.

Phelps’s return comes amid growing fan criticism of the show, which has raised questions about the direction of Y&R and its storylines. With Phelps’s wealth of experience in the soap opera industry, her return is seen as a potential turning point for the series. Her presence is likely to influence the show’s tone and direction moving forward, and fans are eager to see how she will address the criticisms and elevate the show’s storytelling.

With her previous success in bringing high drama and strong character development to other iconic soaps, Phelps’s return to The Young and the Restless promises to be an exciting chapter for the CBS daytime drama. Fans will be watching closely as the show enters this new phase, and the impact of Phelps’s leadership will likely be felt in the episodes to come.