Dr. Simon Neville will soon be departing Genoa City soon. Michael E. Knight has been reportedly let go from “The Young and the Restless.” TV Insider’s Michael Logan took to Twitter to break the news:
“More #YR news: Three time Emmy winner Michael E. Knight out as Dr. Simon Neville after a few more eps. Decision made before EP switch.”
Knight first came to the soap in October 2015, and Simon’s character looked to be paired with Eileen Davidson’s Ashley Abbott. Fans remembered him best for his role of Tad “The Cad” Martin on “All My Children.” He played the role off and on from 1983 til its final episode in 2011.
An official final airdate has not been released yet.