The Young and the Restless fans were left stunned after hearing the shocking
news that Melissa Ordway, who has portrayed Abby Newman since 2013, was dropped from her contract with the show. This surprising development has
sparked speculation about the real reason behind her departure, with many fans
wondering if it could be linked to pregnancy rumors in her personal life.
Ordway has become a fan favorite over the years, bringing charm and depth to Abby’s character. So, when news broke that the actress had been let go from the show, it left fans in shock. But things took an interesting turn during a recent Q&A session when a fan asked Melissa about her drastic new look. Ordway had recently chopped her long hair into a chic bob, which led to her revealing a significant life update. She explained that the past few months had been a whirlwind for her—while she and her family celebrated moving into a new cabin getaway, the other part of the news wasn’t as pleasant. She revealed that Y&R had taken her off contract, and that her new look was in preparation for auditions. Despite this career shift, Ordway handled the news with grace, expressing her continued appreciation for the Y&R family and holding out hope that Abby’s journey might not be over just yet. The big question that’s been on everyone’s mind is why now? Abby had just tied the knot with Devon, leaving fans wondering why the show would suddenly put her character on pause. Could there be a connection to a real-life pregnancy? Fans have been speculating that Ordway might be expecting in real life, and this might be influencing the storyline. After all, Y&R is no stranger to blending real-life events with scripted drama. Could Abby and Devon be set to expand their family—perhaps with a surprise pregnancy storyline that reflects Melissa’s real-life journey?
In a recent Instagram video, Ordway hinted at this very possibility when she shared her hopes for Abby’s future. She mentioned that she would love to see Abby and Devon’s love story continue, with the addition of more babies in their lives. The phrase “more babies” has gotten fans buzzing, sparking curiosity about whether Y&R is planning to incorporate a pregnancy twist into Abby’s storyline—maybe even a surprise pregnancy for the character. With Abby’s past struggles with having children, this could make for an emotional and compelling storyline. Fans are now wondering: could Abby be expecting twins, as Ordway mentioned the possibility of multiple babies? It wouldn’t be the first time the show has introduced a real-life pregnancy into the plot. In 2020, Elizabeth Hendrickson, who plays Chloe Mitchell, was pregnant in real life, and Y&R worked it seamlessly into the script. There is even more intrigue surrounding Ordway’s off-contract status. The actress has been living her best life outside of work with her husband Justin Gaston and their two daughters, Sophie and Olivia. The family has been making big moves, including buying land in Tennessee, building a dream home, and even renovating a cozy cabin for family bonding. Could this be a sign that Ordway and her family are preparing to expand once again? Perhaps this shift in her personal life is why Y&R has left Abby’s storyline open, ready to bring her back at the perfect time—possibly even with a pregnancy twist of her own.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, fans are hopeful that the pregnancy speculation might indeed be the direction the show takes, or perhaps it’s all just a clever tease. Abby and Devon are one of Y&R’s most beloved couples, and fans are eager to see what’s next for them. Could Abby be the next character to experience a pregnancy twist, or are the writers just playing with our expectations? Whatever the case, fans are eagerly awaiting the answers, and many are not ready to say goodbye to Abby just yet.
Stay tuned, because it looks like The Young and the Restless may have some exciting surprises in store for Abby and Devon’s future!
