‘Young And The Restless’: Greg Rikaart To Exit After 14 Years

Young And The Restless veteran Greg Rikaart will be leaving the CBS soap after 14 years, four Daytime Emmy acting nominations and one win. Rikaart, who played villain-turned-good guy Kevin Fisher, on the show, announced his departure in an Instagram post.

According to TVLine, Rikaart, whose contract was not renewed, will be working though June. His final episode will air sometime in August.

Fourteen years ago, I booked a two-week long gig on The Young and the Restless. In my wildest dreams, I could never have imagined what it would turn into: a career-defining experience that has brought me so much happiness and fulfillment. Playing Kevin and watching him evolve over the years has mirrored my real life in so many ways. We both found love, both became dads and we both have more gray hair now than we did in 2003. I have such love and fondness for the cast and crew of Y&R that when I watch Kevin enjoying himself in scenes, it’s hard to know where he ends and Greg begins. At the moment it is unclear what lies ahead for Kevin and I, as we will be saying goodbye to Genoa City for a while. I am sad to leave a place I hold so dear but also really excited about what the future holds. I cannot overstate how much gratitude I have to all of you who have been such loud cheerleaders for me. You’ve all enriched my life. So stick around. The journey is just beginning. :)

A post shared by Greg Rikaart (@gregrikaart) on May 4, 2017 at 3:55pm PDT