The Young and the Restless Head Writer on Jess Walton’s Jill Future, Lauren Koslow Recast (Excl)

The Young and the Restless Head Writer on Jess Walton’s Jill Future, Lauren Koslow Recast (Excl)

The Young and the Restless: Head Writer Josh Griffith addresses Jess Walton's status as Jill amid Lauren Koslow temporary recast.

After Nearly 40 Years, a Daytime TV Institution Has Just Been Recast—Here’s What It Means for Her Future

'The Young and the Restless' addresses Jess Walton's future after recasting the beloved role.

Y&R’s Josh Griffith Talks Jess Walton’s Future as Jill Abbott as DAYS Lauren Koslow Steps-in as Temporary Recast

Jill Abbott pays a visit to her sons, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) on episodes beginning today June 25 on The Young and the Restless. The thing of it is; Jill will be played in a handful episodes by Days of Our Lives veteran, Lauren Koslow and not Jess Walton who has played the role for 39 years. Y&R’s head writer, Josh Griffith spoke to Soap Opera Digest to offer up some context of how it came to pass that Koslow s…