Ordway also shared that she's exploring other acting opportunities Melissa Ordway is ready for her next chapter. The Young and the Restless star shared on her Instagram Stories that the popular soap had taken her “off contract.

Melissa Ordway’s future on “The Young and the Restless” is seemingly in jeopardy. The actress, 41, claimed on her Instagram Stories Wednesday that the soap opera “decided to take me off contract.” Ordway has played Abby Newman on the long-running show since 2013.

On The Young and the Restless, Melissa Ordway plays Abby Newman. Her character just had the perfect wedding to the man of her dreams.

The Young and the Restless star Melissa Ordway says that the daytime soap has taken her “off contract.” Ordway, 41, has played Abby Newman on the long-running CBS series since 2013. She revealed to her fans via Instagram Stories on Wednesday, November 13, that she got a shorter haircut after receiving some disappointing professional news.

Fans of The Young and the Restless have been left speculating about the future of Melissa Ordway’s Abby Newman after recent updates regarding her role. With the news of Ordway’s status on the show, many want to know whether Ordway is leaving.

The Young and the Restless star Melissa Ordway, who plays Abby Newman, recently got a haircut, surprising many of her fans. As such, they are wondering why the actress cut her hair. Was it for personal reasons or was it a professional necessity?

In an Instagram Story posted the very same day her Genoa City alter ego, Abby Newman, married Devon Winters on the show's landmark 13,000th episode, Melissa Ordway confirmed that she has been taken

Ordway said of finding out that the nuptials would be on an anniversary episode: I was so excited. I wanted to marry Devon — I mean, the lines are a little blurred, Devon or Bryton — for the past 11 years,