Days of our Lives star Greg Rikaart returned to his The Young and the Restless roots for Thanksgiving.
The information of Greg reprising the function of Kevin Fisher after months of the character being MIA on Y&R has Days followers questioning about his future as Leo Stark.
Greg has been busy taking part in Leo for the reason that con artist popped again up in Salem in February 2022.
The character, in fact, debuted on the Peacock cleaning soap in 2018 when he was employed by Vivian (Louise Sorel) to wreak havoc on Sonny (then Freddie Smith).
Before Days of our Lives, Greg was greatest identified for taking part in Kevin on The Young and the Restless.
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However, the character and actor have been on the backburner for a very long time, permitting Greg to concentrate on taking part in Leo.
So, what does Greg’s newest stint on Y&R imply for Leo on Days?
Is Leo leaving Days of our Lives?
The excellent news for Days of our Lives followers is that Greg and Leo should not going wherever, regardless that Leo has discovered himself in fairly a predicament that spells main bother for the con artist.
After delivering Nicole’s (Arianne Zucker) child and giving it to Dimitri (Peter Porte) to take to the hospital, Leo was caught by Jada (Elia Cantu). In the winter preview teaser, Leo manages to get free whereas additionally doing what he does greatest — blackmail.
Leo learns Sloan (Jessica Serfaty) has Nicole’s son and makes use of it to his benefit, little doubt, to assist get Dimitri out of his authorized bind.
What is Greg Rikarrt’s standing on Y&R?
Greg has been pulling double obligation on two soaps with extra display time on Days than Y&R for the previous few years. The motive for that’s easy. Greg doesn’t have a contract with The Young and the Restless anymore.
However, since Greg stays on recurring standing, meaning Kevin will pop up sometimes. That seemingly gained’t change until the writers have a significant storyline for him.
The final time Greg appeared as Kevin on the present was earlier this 12 months to assist Tracey E. Bregman rejoice 40 years of taking part in Lauren Fenmore on the CBS cleaning soap.
Speaking of celebrations, Greg had his personal milestone this 12 months in July when he celebrated 20 years of being within the daytime trade.
Greg chatted with TV Insider, the place he shared his gratitude for the one that gave him the chance to play Kevin and Leo.
“I owe a lot gratitude is Marnie [who became the Days casting director after leaving Y&R.] She texted me as my final Y&R episodes [on contract] had been airing. She referred to as me in for Leo. He’s advanced as time has gone on; he wasn’t as colourful then as he’s now,” he expressed.
Greg Rikaart is again in Genoa City as Kevin Fisher, however he isn’t leaving Salem anytime quickly or taking part in the character of Leo Stark.
Days of our Lives airs weekdays on Peacock. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS.
