What Happened To Melissa Ordway from Y&R?

Melissa Ordway’s portrayal of Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless has been nothing short of dramatic. Abby’s journey started in 2000 with various child actors, but it was Darcy Rose Byrnes who first brought her to life. As Abby grew older, the role transitioned from Hayley Erin to Emme Rylan, before Melissa Ordway took over in 2013. Although still a key figure in the show, Melissa revealed in 2024 that she is no longer on contract, appearing less frequently as Abby.

Abby’s life has been marked by scandal and drama. Born under controversial circumstances—her mother, Ashley Abbott, stole Victor Newman’s sperm to conceive her—Abby believed Brad Carlton was her father until she learned the truth. Throughout her teenage years, Abby rebelled, engaging in reckless behavior, including attempting to start a reality show and blackmailing family members. She made headlines by taking extreme actions like bathing in the Chancellor pool and riding a horse naked through the Genoa City Athletic Club.

Abby’s relationships were just as tumultuous. She was briefly involved with Carmine Basco and later had a serious relationship with Dr. Ben “Stitch” Rayburn. Their marriage ended in heartbreak after Abby suffered a miscarriage caused by his son, Max, who blamed her for his mother’s death. Abby later became involved with Victor at Newman Enterprises and briefly dated Zack, who turned out to be running a criminal operation.

As Abby continued to navigate family drama, she eventually fell in love with Chance Chancellor. After a struggle with infertility, they turned to a surrogate, Mariah Copeland, who gave birth to their son, Dominic. Tragedy struck when Chance was presumed dead, but Abby found him alive in Spain. Upon his return, Abby faced challenges in their relationship, especially with Devon Hamilton’s growing involvement in her life.

In 2024, Abby’s career took center stage as she helped manage the family business and supported her mother, Ashley, through health struggles. However, as 2025 began, Abby was faced with new challenges—Nate’s decision to bring Damian Kane into Winters and the unsettling return of Ian Ward.

Abby’s journey is far from over, and with so many twists ahead, fans will want to stay tuned!