The Young & the Restless star makes a shocking decision
hristel Khalil, who plays Lily Winters, is reportedly leaving The Young and the Restless due to her pregnancy with her third child. As a result, the reason for her upcoming absence is already established on the show, while still leaving the possibility of her return in the future open.
Christel Khalil takes a break from The Young and the Restless
In a recent The Young and the Restless episode, Lily informs her ex-husband, Cane (Billy Flynn), that she’s leaving town to be with her daughter, Mattie. Her decision comes amid Cane’s continued attempt to reconcile with her, leaving their relationship in uncertainty.
The two recently shared a kiss on New Year’s Eve, which had fans hoping that the two would get back together soon. Sadly, it turned out to be the opposite. The decision did not come for a shock value, though. Instead, it is because Christel Khalil, who plays Lily, is reportedly going on a maternity break to welcome her third child.
Currently, neither the showrunners nor the actress has made any official announcement. But given the coincidence that Khalil showcased her baby bump on the show a few weeks ago, and her character leaving town, it becomes evident that the break is due to her pregnancy.
However, fans can rest easy knowing that the break may be brief. Khalil previously took only a three-month break when she was pregnant with her second child, Remy.
Khalil is currently a mother to two sons: Michael Caden from her previous marriage to Stephen Hensley, and Remy from her current husband, Sam Restagno. While there is no information on when the actress will return to the show, the lead writer, Josh Griffith, did hint at a storyline planned for Lily in the coming months.
“Billy has been a terrific addition to the cast, and Cane has upended so many lives since he’s come back on the canvas. Is there a future for him and Lily [Christel Khalil]? Is there a way that Lily will ever be able to forgive him? We’ll see,” Griffith told TV Insider.
