Melissa Ordway’s future appears to be in jeopardy on “The Young and the Restless.”
The 41-year-old actress made this claim on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday soap opera “Decided to remove me from the contract.”
Ordway has played the role of Abby Newman on the long-running show since 2013.
“Honestly, it’s been an interesting few months,” Ordway wrote on her Stories while answering her followers’ questions and showing off her new short haircut.
She added, “The show decided to release me from the contract, so I decided to change my look a bit for the audition.” “Definitely not something I wanted but I love and respect my YR family and I appreciate it whenever they ask me back.”
On another slide, Ordway explained his current position on the show.
“I’m still playing Abby, I’m not guaranteed an episode and I can work on other projects,” she explained. “I’m still a part of the YR family and pray they let AB be a part of all things Genoa City.”
“Trust me, I hope I’ll still be there all the time!” He added. “I think they’re just focusing on other characters and the story. But I worked today and there are lots of fun things coming up!”
On the show, Abby married Devon Winters (Brighton James) during the 13,000th episode, which aired on Wednesday.
Ordway celebrates this milestone an instagram post Which included pictures of the TV wedding.
“Today is the 13000th episode of @youngandrestlesscbs!!! None of this is possible without all the amazing fans and loyal viewers. We love you!!! ❤️,” Ordway wrote.
“Grateful that I got to be a part of this and that Abby and Devon made it official!!!” The actress moved forward. “Here are some #BTS wedding photos!!!”
In a recent interview with new website swanOrdway said of the TV couple, “I really think it’s a match made in heaven. They started out as best friends, they know everything about each other and I think that’s laid such a good foundation for their relationship in all the years that have followed.
For her role as Abby, Ordway was nominated for an Emmy in 2022 for Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama.
Ordway previously starred in all 80 episodes of the telenovela limited series “Hollywood Heights”. She also had roles in “Cold Case,” “Melrose Place,” and “90210” and was a model on “The Price Is Right” in 2020.
