The new year brings an old, familiar villain back to the fold, at least temporarily. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from

The Young and the Restless. Find out which popular star from yesteryear is returning, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any actors or actresses are leaving the CBS drama.

Ray Wise returns as Ian Ward on January 2, once again haunting Mariah in a chilling vision.
Roger Howarth continues his run as Matt Clark, with Nick finally calling his bluff on December 29.
Tessa gets a front-burner story as she explores her feelings for Daniel and receives a promise from him.

Roger Howarth continues his run as Mitch Bacall/Matt Clark. Look for Joshua Morrow’s Nick to call the diabolical character’s bluff on Monday, December 29. (Y&R fans have mixed feelings about the character’s return, after being declared dead some 20 years ago.)

Catherine Kresge is back as Annie Stewart. The crooked cop interacts with Howarth and Tamara Braun’s Sienna on Monday, December 29 and Friday, January 2.

Cate Fairbanks gets more screen time as Tessa Porter. The character explores her feelings for Daniel (Michael Graziadei) on Wednesday, December 31, and receives a promise from him on Friday, January 2.