Burgess Jenkins Leaving 'The Young and the Restless' as Billy Abbott

Burgess Jenkins

Actor Burgess Jenkins has been let go from CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, according to Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens. Jenkins has played Billy Abbott on the top-rated daytime drama since June 2014, when he replaced David Tom in the role, who had replaced Billy Miller four months earlier.

Jason Thompson, who will be leaving General Hospital and the role of Dr. Patrick Drake behind soon, is rumored to be at the top of Y&R's wish list but no deal has been signed yet.

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