Y&R Star Christel Khalil (Lily) is leaving the show after announcing her pregnancy with Baby No. 3
The Young and the Restless star Christel Khalil — who plays Lily Winters — is expecting her third child. The Daytime Emmy-winning actress and her husband, Sam Restagno, are adding another little one to their family, and viewers couldn’t be happier for them.
A Quiet Bump Becomes Impossible to
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Khalil is famously private, and she never made a formal announcement. But fans have been suspicious for months as Lily’s wardrobe shifted to looser styles, oversized handbags, and careful blocking.
Instead of story-driven secrecy, it was the actress cocooning a growing belly on her own timeline.
The reveal came thanks to a fun “Thriller” dance video shared by castmate Eric Braeden (Victor). In the clip, Khalil joyfully dances in profile — proudly bump and all — alongside Braeden, Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), Courtney Hope (Sally), Bryton James (Devon), Jason Thompson (Billy), and others as part of a cast Halloween celebration.
In multiple shots, Khalil danced proudly, belly on display, even cradling her bump with a glowing smile. Fans noticed immediately — and the celebration began.
A Timeline of Love and Milestones
This baby makes three for the actress. She welcomed her son Remy in March 2024 and is also mom to 15-year-old Michael Caden.
Khalil and Restagno’s love story goes back to 2016 when they met at Coachella, instantly clicking thanks to his kindness and a refreshingly different lifestyle from Hollywood’s chaos. She once told Soap Opera Digest she knew early on that he was the one.
Their relationship went public in 2018, they became engaged in 2022, and they married in a stunning Italian ceremony in October 2024 — a dream moment they shared with both of her sons present. With another child now on the way, their beautiful family continues to grow.
A Fan-Favorite Future
Khalil’s maternity style on-screen has already sparked conversation, but the real excitement is all about what’s happening behind the scenes. As she prepares to welcome baby No. 3, viewers are celebrating a well-deserved moment of joy for a longtime Y&R favorite.
What’s Next For Lily?
While Lily isn’t expecting onscreen (at least not yet), Christel’s real-life pregnancy means viewers should keep an eye out for creative cover-ups or possibly some time away from Genoa City. For now, though, she’s dancing, smiling, and celebrating.
Y&R fans have watched Lily’s journey unfold for years — and now they get to cheer Khalil on through one of the happiest times of her life. Soap Hub sends its congratulations to the actress and her family.
