Young and the Restless' Melissa Ordway Reveals Soap 'Decided to Take Me Off Contract': 'Interesting Couple of Months'

Melissa Ordway is ready for her next chapter.

Young and restless the star shared on her Instagram stories that the popular soap had taken her off her “contract”. She also offered a look at her new “look” – a shorter haircut – ahead of her audition preparations.

“Honestly, it’s been an interesting few months,” she wrote. “The show decided to terminate my contract so I decided to change my look a bit for the auditions.”

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Post by Melissa Ordway on Instagram Stories.

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“It’s definitely not something I wanted, but I love and respect my YR family and appreciate every time they invite me back. ❤️”

Ordway, 41, stressed in another Instagram Stories post that while she will continue to play her character Abby, a series regular appearance is “not guaranteed.”

“I’m still playing Abby, I’m just not guaranteed episodes and I can work on other projects,” she explained. “I’m still a part of the YR family and I pray they continue to allow Abby to be a part of all things Genoa City.”

“Trust me, I hope I’m still here all the time!” she continued. “I think they just focus on other characters and stories. But I’ve been working today and lots of fun stuff is coming up!”

PEOPLE has reached out to CBS for comment.

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Melissa Ordway in ‘The Young and the Restless’.

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Ordway joined Young and restless 2013, portraying Abby in 1,081 episodes and earning a 2022 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. During the 13,000 episode of the popular soap that aired on Wednesday, November 14, Abby married Devon Winters (Bryton James).

While reflecting on the show’s 10th anniversary with Soap Opera Digest in 2023, the actress shared her gratitude for being a part of the show.

“I can’t imagine my life without it Young and restless. It would just break my heart to live without my Y&R family,” she told the tabloid, adding, “The show has given me a great life.”

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Young and restless airs weekdays at 12:30pm ET/11:30am PT on CBS.

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