The Young and the Restless stars Beth Maitland, Lauralee Bell, and Michelle Stafford have special messages to share with the show's fans 

Christine, Phyllis, Traci, and others from The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI
Christine, Phyllis, Traci, and others from The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

The Young and the Restless stars are sending New Year and holiday wishes to their loyal fans. Many are using social media to post positive vibes this holiday season, as New Year's Eve is upon us! Read on to find out which star is taking a social media break that we hope is very temporary!

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Beth Maitland, who plays Traci Abbott, shared a snapshot from her world on Instagram. "What’s happening in my yard right now," the Daytime Emmy-winner shared. "The Heron and the Horse. Boxing Day edition. Hope you are having a beautiful holiday. Peace and joy wherever you are. Now and in the new year."

Maitland had a standout year in 2025 on Y&R as Traci opened her heart to love with Alan Laurent (Christopher Cousins), only to discover that Alan was, in reality, his evil twin, Martin. Traci's trust and heart were stomped all over, but the heroine novelist has thus far refused to be defeated by Alan's duplicity. Traci remains a source of inspiration for her loved ones. She's the heart and soul of the Abbott family. Read our write-up of Maitland's performance here.

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Lauralee Bell and her Y&R alter-ego also had a terrific year in Genoa City in 2025. Cricket rewed Danny (Michael Damian), writing a wrong that was perpetrated on her by Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) over 30 years ago.

Re-married in front of family and friends at the Genoa City Athletic Club, Cricket and Danny went off to France for a honeymoon. Bonus: Y&R fans got to see the couple's first wedding from 1990, which was shot in Hawaii on Thanksgiving Day.

"Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours! 🎄Stay safe and well and make some beautiful memories!" Bell shared in an Instagram post.

A star from The Young and the Restless takes a social break

Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) shared some big news on Instagram a few days ago. "Taking an SM [social media] break - See ya next year!!"

While this sounds very dramatic, it may not be! After "next year" is upon us! Hopefully, Stafford will be back to posting on or after January 1. The actress's posts in which she takes folks behind-the-scenes at Y&R or when she's out and about in Los Angeles with co-stars, including Christian LeBlanc (Michael) or Amanda (Mishael Morgan) are a favorite among readers!

Catch all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless weekdays on CBS and Paramount Plus.

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Edited by Michael Maloney