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Y&R Comings & Goings Dec 29-Jan 2: Character Reappears & A Big Baddie Returns

By Dorathy Gass

The Young And The Restless Comings & Goings Week of December 29: Character Reappears, Baddie ReturnsThe Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of December 29-January 2 suggest some major moments in Genoa City, plus a flurry of casting activity! Find out ‘who’s coming and who’s going’ on the CBS soap over the next five days, down below.

Mariah Copeland Reappears

The Young and the Restless spoilers note that it’s been a hot minute since fans have seen Mariah Copeland, played by Camryn Grimes, but there will be a bit of an update on how she’s doing this week.

Y&R viewers can expect to see Mariah at the mental health facility she’s staying at during the Friday, January 2 episode; however, this won’t be the only character return that occurs.

Ian Ward Sighting

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of December 29-January 2 indicate that Ian Ward will be seen on Friday’s show, as Ray Wise reprises the role.

Ian was seen as a figment of Mariah’s imagination back in October of this year, and it appears the same thing will happen during the January 2 episode.

Wise debuted on the Y&R as cult leader Ian Ward in 2014. He had a connection to Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) as she was a part of his cult in her younger years. Ian also raised Mariah as a father figure, and she endured years of emotional abuse.

Ward left the canvas in 2016, only to shockingly return in November 2024, when he partnered up with Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) and came back to GC.

The two unleashed a revenge plan against the Newman family, as well as Sharon Newman (Sharon Case).

Ian was ultimately shot by Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) in January 2025. While he was thought to be dead, fans saw Ian’s eyes open while in the ambulance on the way to the morgue.

It’s unclear if Ian will become more of a regular in the weeks and months ahead, so stay tuned to this site for updates.

What storyline are you most looking forward to during the week of December 29-January 2?

Comment below! Tune into the CBS soap daily and check out SOS often for the best Young and the Restless updates, spoilers, and news.

Dorathy Gass

    Dorathy has been an avid fan of soap operas since a small child. She has fond memories of curling up in front of the television with her mom, sister, and grandmother watching Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and Young and the Restless. This love of daytime drama has continued into adulthood, and as a full-time freelance writer, she gets to combine her obsession with soaps and write blogs about it, too!

    She also happens to be a mother of two girls and as a mommy blogger, she's been published multiple times over in Huffington Post Parents and Scary Mommy. Dorathy also blogs about health and wellness, travel, and WWE.



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