The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers has shocking news for fans of the CBS daytime drama – Greg Rikaart who has portrayed Kevin Fisher, is leaving the show after 14 years in August. No one has openly revealed what transpired, but it has been confirmed his contract will not be renewed and Rikaart has been fired.
Y&R fans will remember when Kevin Fisher first appeared on screen, he was an online predator who had committed statutory rape on Lily Winters (now Ashby) (Christel Khalil) but managed to straighten his life out with the help of older brother and attorney, Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc). Viewers couldn’t help but fall in love with the young and misunderstood Kevin, quickly forgiving his misdeeds and rooting for the underdog.
Rikaart’s character, Kevin went on to having some epic love stories including his marriage to Jana Hawkes (Emily O’Brien) and of course his multiple marriages to Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson).
Chloe has recently left Kevin standing at the altar as she escaped her unforgivable crimes of kidnapping and killing Adam Newman (Justin Hartley). Kevin is brokenhearted but has managed to find some joy in his life when he discovered Bella (Cali May Kinder) is his biological daughter with Chloe.
The Young and the Restless’ Kevin Fisher has been a joy to watch as he evolved from criminal to working at the GCPD. He has developed some deep family bonds with heavy hitters like Michael Baldwin and Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) and it will be sad to see him depart from Genoa City.
Be sure to tune into CBS’ The Young and the Restless (Y&R) to catch up on everything happening right now in Genoa City and make sure you don’t miss Greg Rikaart’s final days as Kevin. Check CDL The Young and the Restless Spoilers often for updates and news!