Billy Flynn Joins ‘The Young and the Restless’ After Leaving ‘Days of Our Lives’
Soap opera fans are in for a major shake-up! Billy Flynn, famous for portraying Chad DiMera on Days of Our Lives, is making a bold move to The Young and the Restless. After spending a decade in Salem, Flynn is set to arrive in Genoa City, taking on an exciting new role that is already stirring curiosity.
Flynn first joined Days of Our Lives in 2014, quickly winning over fans with his portrayal of the complex and charismatic Chad DiMera. His on-screen romance with Abigail Deveraux—played by Kate Mansi and Marci Miller—became a beloved storyline. Throughout his time on the show, Flynn became a core member of the DiMera family drama and earned three Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor.
Looking back on his time at Days, Flynn expressed his appreciation for the opportunity. “This show changed my life in so many ways,” he shared. “I’m grateful for the journey and the amazing fans. Now, I’m ready to embrace a new challenge and see where it takes me.”
Interestingly, Flynn’s soap opera career began under unusual circumstances. In 2014, he was financially struggling and living on a sailboat when his manager pushed him to audition. Despite being critical of his screen test, he landed the role of Chad—a decision that changed his career forever. Flynn even starred in the Days spinoff Chad & Abby in Paris, which aired on Peacock in 2019.
His decision to leave Days of Our Lives comes with the full support of the show’s executives. Ken Corday, the show’s executive producer, expressed his best wishes, saying, “We support Billy’s next chapter and wish him nothing but success.” Fans will continue to see Flynn on Days through 2026 due to the show’s advanced filming schedule.
At The Young and the Restless, Flynn’s arrival is highly anticipated. Executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith, who previously worked with Flynn at Days, praised his talent. “Billy is an exceptional actor, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Y&R family,” Griffith said.
While details about Flynn’s new character remain under wraps, one thing is certain—his presence in Genoa City will bring fresh drama, unexpected twists, and plenty of excitement for fans of The Young and the Restless.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 “𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 & 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆: 𝒇𝙞𝒍𝙢𝒔𝙥𝒐𝙞𝒍𝙚𝒓𝙨.𝙞𝒏𝙛𝒐” 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬.
