On today's The Young and the Restless, Lily Winters told Cane, her ex, that she needed to leave Genoa City to get away from him. She firmed up her plan later at Crimson Lights by calling Devon, confirming that she was leaving. Eagle-eyed soap fans aren't surprised by this development, as many have predicted that Christel Khalil, Lily's portrayer, would be taking maternity leave.The Young and the Restless, pregnant pause View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKahlil has an Instagram account, but she seldom posts on it. Unlike some soap stars who share photos of their latest latte and other personal news, both big and small, from their lives, the Daytime Emmy winner lives a life more off the grid. Her last Instagram post, for example, is from July 2024!Savvy soap fans noticed months ago that Khalil started to be shot strategically on the show, and Lily was carrying a lot of purses to cover up her pregnancy, as Lily was not pregnant on the show. The actress took part in a group dance for Halloween, set to Michael Jackson's Thriller, in the hallway at TV City in Hollywood, where Y&R tapes. After seeing Khalil appear in the video, websites, including Soap Central, reported that the actress was once again expecting. Khalil has two sons, Michael, from a previous marriage and Remy with her husband, Sam Restagno, who is the managing director of a private investment company. While Lily's awayLily, Phyllis, and Cane on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPIAt the time of this story, Khalil had not made any announcements about her expanding family. Traditionally, maternity leave on soaps can last between a few weeks and a few months. Studios are very family-friendly. Some actresses at TV City who are moms have had cribs in their dressing rooms to accommodate babies, and those babies have ended up appearing on their mothers' soaps when the pregnancy is written into the show.Shows can pre-tape and post-tape scenes, so Khalil's absence from the screen could end up being brief.During Lily's absence, Cane's relationship with Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) could progress. Lily has told Cane that they are never, ever getting back together. Cane knows that Phyllis is someone who could potentially help him get back on his feet business-wise. Some may feel that Phyllis owes him, as it was her giving the coveted AI program to Victor that caused Cane to lose his company. Is Lily prepared to lose Cane to Phyllis? Time will tell. Stay tuned. Catch all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless weekdays on CBS and Paramount Plus.