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Two Beloved Characters Return to Genoa City
The Young and the Restless brings back Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons with secrets in tow
Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:40am
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The return of two beloved characters to The Young and the Restless promises to shatter the status quo in Genoa City.Genoa City TodayThe Young and the Restless is set to welcome back two fan-favorite characters - Malcolm Winters, played by Shemar Moore, and Dr. Stephanie Simmons, portrayed by Vivica A. Fox. Their highly anticipated returns will kick off on Tuesday, April 7th, but both characters will be harboring secrets that are sure to shake up the residents of Genoa City.
Why it matters
The returns of Malcolm and Stephanie are major events for longtime viewers of The Young and the Restless, as both characters have deep roots in the show's history. Their reappearances are likely to stir up old relationships and unresolved storylines, adding intrigue and drama to the show's narrative.
The details
On Tuesday's episode, Malcolm will reunite with his loved ones, including his sister Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and nephew Devon Winters (Bryton James). However, Malcolm will be keeping a secret that is sure to be revealed in the coming episodes. Meanwhile, Stephanie will also make her grand return to Genoa City, and she too will have a secret that she plans to confess to Malcolm later in the week. There has been speculation that Stephanie and Malcolm's long-lost son, Holden Novak (Nathan Owens), could be the subject of their secret.
- Malcolm Winters returns to Genoa City on Tuesday, April 7th.
- Dr. Stephanie Simmons also makes her comeback on Tuesday, April 7th.
- Stephanie plans to reveal a secret to Malcolm during the week of April 6-10.
The players
Malcolm Winters
A longtime character on The Young and the Restless, played by actor Shemar Moore. Malcolm is the brother of Lily Winters and the uncle of Devon Winters.
Dr. Stephanie Simmons
A character who is returning to The Young and the Restless, portrayed by actress Vivica A. Fox. Stephanie has a history with Malcolm Winters and is set to reveal a secret to him.
Lily Winters
The sister of Malcolm Winters, played by actress Christel Khalil. Lily will welcome her brother back to Genoa City.
Devon Winters
The nephew of Malcolm Winters, portrayed by actor Bryton James. Devon will also be part of Malcolm's homecoming.
Holden Novak
A character who may be the long-lost son of Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons, played by actor Nathan Owens.
What’s next
Viewers will have to tune in to see how Malcolm and Stephanie's secrets unfold and how they impact the residents of Genoa City.
The takeaway
The returns of Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons to The Young and the Restless promise to bring a new wave of drama and intrigue to the long-running soap opera, as the characters' hidden pasts and unresolved connections are set to be explored.
