Adam Newman Recast: Michael Muhney Was 'Hopeful For A Return,' Confirms Official Exit
Although many Young and the Restless fans wanted Michael Muhney back on the CBS soap opera, the actor confirmed that he will not return.
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"Just got an official call, although things got very close, I will not be returning to Y&R. That part of my life is over. Moving on...," he wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. "I was hopeful for a return, but now I'm hopeful for the future. Now you'll just have to promise to tune in to my future projects! #lovexo."
He also quoted Dr. Seuss: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
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Fans were quick to show their support for the actor on the social networking site.
@michaelmuhney Looking forward to your future projects!
— ⓌⓉⒻ Ɯɛи∂ʏ (@futurefox09) August 14, 2014
@michaelmuhney you will always be the best Adam Newman. But I can't wait for your new adventures! xoxo — Laurie Mahoney (@SFL_loulou) August 14, 2014
Muhney, who played Adam Newman since 2009, was reportedly fired from the series in December after he allegedly groped his co-star, Hunter King. However, the 39-year-old bashed the allegation on Wednesday after a fan asked about its accuracy. "Yes. It was only a salacious rumor," Muhney responded.
His character was involved in a massive car accident in an episode which aired in December. Adam was thought to be dead until it was discovered that a homeless witness saw him flee from the car crash, in which Billy Abbott also escaped.
Does this mean executives will really look for a replacement for Muhney as initial rumors stated?
