In a surprising update, The Young and the Restless star Melissa Ordway, who has portrayed Abby Newman since 2013, shared that she is now off contract. While this means she won't be appearing regularly on-screen, Ordway expressed her deep appreciation for her role and remains hopeful to continue portraying Abby when the storylines call for it. With her recent contract change and a dramatic new haircut, fans are left wondering what’s next for Abby and how her character will evolve in the future.