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The Real Life Partners of Young and the Restless 2024 Updates
As we step into the new year, it’s time for new updates on your favorite Young and the Restless stars and their real-life love connections. Believe it or not, there’s a ton of romance brewing behind the scenes at Y&R. Some of these love stories kicked off right on set, while others have been sizzling for quite a while. So, are you curious if your favorite real life couples are still dating or not? Then let’s jump into the 2024 updates of Y&R star’s real life partners.
Mark Grossman and Courtney Hope
Mark Grossman and Courtney Hope, stars of The Young and the Restless, sparked relationship rumors after sharing selfies at a friend’s wedding. But then the rumors were confirmed when they showed up with matching Halloween costumes in 2022. Adding to the buzz, Mark and Courtney even went on a trip, and fans couldn’t help but gush over their romantic getaway to Tulum, Mexico, in December 2022 and were in a happy relationship till Y&R’s 50th anniversary party.
But sadly their relationship came to an end in 2023. Courtney deleted all her pictures with Mark from her Instagram which raised suspicion. And later it was revealed that they were not together anymore. But the fans still have hope that maybe they will get back together since Sally and Adam are also almost back together.
Michael Mealor and Sasha Sarah L
Michael aka Kyle on Y&R got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Sasha, a yoga instructor in November 2022. She announced the engagement on her Instagram and posted some clips of the two of them with an exposed engagement ring and her reaction to the proposal and wrote, “I love you. Michael Mealor, Forever, to which the actor replied, “I love you more than you know! You are my world and everything begins now!”
And then 5 months later, in March 2023, they were officially husband and wife, by tying the knot in Stanley Ranch, California. Sasha posted some beautiful pictures of their wedding day with the caption, “Best day of my life.” And by the looks of their wedding photos, Michael definitely sweeped her right off her feet with a kiss.
Lily Brooks O’ Briant and Kingston Rumi Southwick
As Lily Brooks O’Briant welcomed 2023 with a boyfriend, it seems she’ll be bidding farewell to the year flying solo. That’s right, she and her boyfriend, Kingston Rumi Southwick, have called it quits. To catch a glimpse of their relationship journey along with some shade, you might want to tune into Lily’s self-written song, “Over and Over Again.” She basically said it was a song she wrote inspired from her past toxic relationship. Is it for who we think it is for?
Cait Fairbanks and Jay Rudolph
After breaking up with Y & R co-star Zach Tinker, it looks like she finally found her the one. Cait Fairbanks is currently dating musician Jay Rudolph, and they reportedly kicked off their relationship in 2021. Just scroll through their Instagram pics, and you’ll totally agree, they’re like the cutest couple ever. Cait shared a sweet post from the Daytime Emmy Awards on June 26, 2022, where they both looked adorable in white. And now, going towards a new year they are still going strong. On October 23rd 2023, Cait posted a pic of her lovely boyfriend and her cutest fur baby and you can just feel the love in the room.
Rory Gibson and Alicia Ruelas
Rory Gibson and model Alicia Ruelas are the real MVPs of love, going strong for a total 12 years since their high school days. And at just the right time, they decided to level up their love game and got engaged on October 26th, 2022! Rory took to his Instagram and posted some pics of their dreamy Hawaiian proposal.
Alicia also posted the engagement picture and wrote, “I’m going to be future Mrs. Gibson. I’m in shock!!!” You’ve got the ring, the hug, and a close-up of that double diamond bling, talk about relationship goals! Although we didn’t get a wedding in 2023, they are still going strong and looks like they will be tying the knot in 2024.
Conner Floyd and Carly Frei
Hold onto your hearts, ladies! The dashing Chance Chancellor from Y&R, aka Conner Floyd, is off the market. He’s currently swept up in the arms of businesswoman and influencer Carly Frei, the founder of Glow Boss, a Mobile Tanning company. They made their relationship Insta Official in September 2021, then celebrated their sweet first anniversary in June of 2022.
Conner shared a series of videos and pics, captioning it, “Year 1 w/ my popstar.” Almost three years later, they are still very much in love, always smooching each other, and also took a romantic trip to Italy serving some very hot looks.
Reylynn Caster and Armani Jackson
2023 marked three years for this adorable Couple. Reylynn Caster and the Wolf Pack star, Armani Jackson began dating in June 2020. Back in December 2020, the actor and singer-songwriter posted a couple of pictures of them holding hands and captioned it, “Romeo and Juliet. In October 2022, She shared a cute collage of pictures of the duo on Instagram. Then in 2023, on her birthday, she posted some pictures with him as well. In July 2023, they even took some time to Northern California to celebrate their 3 year anniversary and in Reylynn’s words, it was the, “Best 3 year trip.”
Allison Lanier and JD Samson
Allison Lanier and JD Samson have been going strong for over six years now. JD, a renowned musician and DJ known for his work with the band Le Tigre and MEN, is the perfect match for Allison. And their story actually began when they discovered they share the same birthday on the first date.
Allison shared a post on Instagram and writing how she loves sharing a birthday and life together. Fast forward to September 2023, and Allison sneaks in a cute pic of JD among her beautiful August moments. From laughters to Beautiful silence, they both are on an amazing journey.
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Michael Graziadei and Lauren Carey
Michael Graziadei and Lauren Carey have been together for five years, and are now proud parents of twin boys, Oliver Bear and Arlo Wilde. The twins arrived in August 2021, and Michael shared their adorable first images on Instagram, expressing gratitude for Lauren’s strength, and the excellent care from their medical team. Now the babies are getting big and Oliver is already having his first guitar lesson. Michael finally sealed the deal and proposed to his now fiancee, Lauren, on National television show, The Talk, in March 2023. Lauren was as shocked as everybody else. But she said yes!!! Wedding 2024? We hope so.
James Hyde and Sue-Ling Garcia
James Hyde and Sue-Ling Garcia have shared more than three decades of love. Tying the knot in 1994, they’ve not only built a life together, but also welcomed their teenage son, James Moses, in 2004. James frequently shares heartwarming moments with his family on Instagram, and especially being able to celebrate Christmas with his son. He also posted a heartfelt message for his son’s birthday, writing, “So proud of who you are and the man you’re turning into!! Sky’s the limit my son. Love you like crazy !!!”
Susan Walters and Linden Ashby
For Susan Walters and Linden Ashby, their love story began over three decades ago, when they first crossed paths in 1983, on the set of “Loving.” Susan, a regular on the show, and Linden, there for a cameo role, eventually tied the knot three years later. Fast forward to the present, and they’ve not only built a lasting marriage, but have also embraced the joys of grandparenthood.
In August 2022, their daughter, Frances Grace, welcomed a baby girl named Nora. The proud grandparents took to Instagram to share the happy news. Linden’s touching message revealed how Nora had effortlessly stolen his heart, and he was certain it would remain happily stolen for the rest of his life and in 2023, she turned 1.
That’s not all, Susan and Linden have shared screen not only in Y & R, but also Teen wolf and Melrose Place. And in 2023 in Y & R, Linden made a comeback for a while, with his character, Cameron Kirsten.
Zuleyka Silver and Nate Peterson
Zuleyka Silver is currently dating Nate Peterson, who is an actor as well as a model, just like his girlfriend. Although at first Silver was keeping her man all mysterious, she finally revealed her boyfriend in September 2023 on her Instagram.
She and Nate went on a trip to Catalina Island, and posted a series of pictures with him on her Instagram, and wrote, “When the male Bison can no longer breed, he separates himself from the herd and hangs out by himself “. While she was all happy with her boyfriend, she has now deleted all the pictures related to him, hinting at a possible break up.
Kelsey Wang and Max
Although we don’t know who the mystery guy is stealing Kelsey’s heart, she did reveal in an interview with Soap Opera Digest, that she’s been dating someone named Max for a few years. She didn’t disclose much about her boyfriend, and even her Instagram is private. So, I guess she likes to keep her personal life on the low.
Jacob Aaron Gaines and Alli Albrecht
Jacob Aaron Gaines and Never Have I Ever actress, Alli Albrecht, started dating in 2021.The couple even shared a kiss in their first Instagram post together on April 2, 2021, congratulating Jacob for his debut on The Young and the Restless. Although they don’t post much about their relationship, they were going strong until January 2022. but in March of 2022, looks like the two have separated and Jacob is dating someone new.
Trevor St. John and Sara Saint John
Trevor and Sara Saint John have been together for over two decades, celebrating their marriage in 2000. The couple announced their pregnancy in 2007, and on March 21 of that year, they joyfully welcomed their son, Aidan Lee.
Vail Bloom
Vail Bloom, aka Heather on the show, has chosen to keep her partner’s identity under wraps. The actress pleasantly surprised her followers by announcing the birth of her second child, a baby boy born back in 2020, on National Siblings Day. While she hasn’t revealed the father’s name, Vail expressed her joy in a heartwarming Instagram post, featuring her two little ones in her lap.
In the caption, she shared the happy news: “Didn’t realize it, but guess I was waiting for #nationalsiblingsday to announce that: Charlie has a new baby brother, and she’s THRILLED!” Fast forward to almost 2024, we still don’t know who the mystery father is. but she sure is having fun with her kids traveling around, and watching them grow up.
Hayley Erin and Adam Fergus.
Hayley Erin, who used to play Abby, and now plays Claire Grace, is married to the Irish actor, Adam Fergus. The two made it official as husband and wife back in 2020, after dating in 2019. Adam and Hayley then welcomed their twin children in 2021. Erin’s husband is famously recognized for his role in, Being Erica, Call of the Wild, Supernatural, and many more. They are currently settled in Ireland, and have created a home for them. A happy family of four.
J Eddie Peck and Sonya Zaza
J Eddie Peck is the latest addition to the Y & R cast. He made a comeback as Cole Howard in 2023 after 1999. Talking about his real life dating history, he is happily married to his wife, Sonya Zaza. They have been married since 1989 after they started dating in 1988. In this over three decades of being together, they have had two kids, Austin born in 1990, and Dalton born in 1994.
Colleen Zenk
Colleen Zenk the newest face of Y & R, is an iconic soap vet dedicating almost 50 years of her life in daytime Television. Zenk was married to musician and actor, Michael Crouch, in 1983 but that marriage ended in 1986. Then in 1987, she was married to actor, Mark Pinter, who she met on As The World Turns. In total she had 6 children, four from her previous marriage and two with Mark. But that marriage came to an end too, when she filed Mark for divorce in 2010, due to abandonment and irreconcilable differences. Now, the 70 year old actress is currently single.
Camryn Grimes and Brock Powell
Camryn Grimes and her fiancé, Brock Powell, a Disney voice over artist, have been engaged since 2022. She met him right before the Covid 19 hit, but that didn’t stop the two from starting their romantic journey. Then in 2022, he popped the question in a Disney Pixar movie Up theme, which was her favorite, and after a couple of repeats, she said yes. Now, the wedding was on for 2024, but then a surprise hit them in 2023, and they two are expecting their first baby due in December. They wanted to focus on parenthood for the first year, so they have moved their wedding plans for 2025.
Make sure to tune in, as we come with some more updates on the real life couples of Y & R of 2024. And don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below.