Why Shemar Moore Returns to Young and the Restless, Soap Opera Home Shemar Moore, the actor best known for his role as Detective Daniel Santini on S.W.A.T., has returned to his roots by rejoining The Young and the Restless for a brief stint. The 55-year-old actor, who first appeared on the soap opera in 1994, made his comeback for three episodes between April 7 and 9, marking a nostalgic return to the show that launched his career. Moore described the experience as “coming home,” emphasizing the deep connection he still feels to Genoa City, the fictional town where his acting journey began. Moore’s return was highlighted by his appearance on Y&R Insider, the show’s YouTube series, where he reflected on his early days in the industry. He credited the show’s creator, Bill Bell, for taking a chance on a “scared” young actor and providing the foundation for his decades-long career. “Without that moment and without my years here, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you,” Moore said, underscoring the significance of his time on The Young and the Restless. He also mentioned that the experience served as his acting “high school, college, and graduate school,” with eight years on the soap acting as his formative training ground before moving on to Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T.. Despite his success, Moore admitted to initial self-doubt when he first joined the show. “In the beginning, I was scared to death and nervous and insecure,” he recalled, fearing that his performance might not meet expectations. However, his late costar Kristoff St. John, who played his onscreen brother, became a crucial mentor both on and off the set. St. John’s support helped Moore navigate his early career, and the two developed a real-life brotherhood that continued beyond the camera.#shemar_moore #young_and_the_restless #bill_bell #kristoff_st_john #jesiree_dizon
Young and the Restless: Vivica A. Fox Returns as Stephanie Simmons After 30 Years Vivica A. Fox is set to return to The Young and the Restless on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, reprising her iconic role as Stephanie Simmons. The actress, who first played the character from 1994 to 1995, described the surprise of the opportunity as both unexpected and thrilling. Fox revealed that the return was not planned but felt timely after signing with a new agent, Innovative Artists. “I’ve just signed with a new agent, and my head agent hit me and said, ‘Hey, guess who called looking for you today?’ And I was like, ‘Who?’ And they’re like, ‘Young and the Restless.’ I was like, ‘Young and the Restless? Really?’” she recalled. The call led to an offer to return as Stephanie, a decision she embraced after learning the show was also bringing back Shemar Moore, who previously portrayed Stephanie’s love interest, Malcolm Winters. Fox expressed excitement about the reunion, calling it “the genius of that” and noting the emotional impact of the storyline. “I thought, ‘Get out of here. The genius of that would be incredible,’” she said. The plot involves Malcolm reaching out to Stephanie for assistance, setting the stage for a dramatic reconnection. Fox emphasized the anticipation surrounding the storyline, stating, “The audience is really going to be on the edge of their chairs as Stephanie and Malcolm come back.” She also highlighted the significance of the reunion, calling it a chance for Stephanie to “finish her business with Malcolm.” Despite the three-decade gap since her last appearance, Fox found the return seamless. She noted that some actors from her original run were still on set, creating a “wonderful homecoming.#vivica_a_fox #young_and_the_restless #stephanie_simmons #shemar_moore #malcolm_winters
