Dylan McAvoy Working Undercover with ‘Dead’ Chance on ‘Young and the Restless’?

Young and the Restless spoilers hint Dylan McAvoy could be working undercover together with another MIA character. Are two bombshell character comebacks ahead with a huge plot twist on the CBS soap opera?

Young and the Restless Chatter: Steve Burton Back as Dylan McAvoy?

Currently, a behind-the-scenes source leaked that Steve Burton is in talks with the powers that be at CBS daytime about reprising his role of Dylan McAvoy. Why? Reportedly, Steve left General Hospital where he portrayed Jason Morgan on and off since 1992. Effective November 1, GH implemented a vaxx mandate.

While Steve hasn’t confirmed his status, a major news outlet said they’d heard from multiple sources that he’s done at GH because of the mandate and wrapped filming before the deadline. If so, that backs up the rumor that the actor may be talking to Young and the Restless about coming back as Dylan.

Man, backstage at #GH is far more dramatic then anything they are putting out onto our screens.

— 🍁Mary🍁 (@flawless_heart2) November 8, 2021

He last played Dylan McAvoy on Y&R in 2017. If Dylan returns to town, several people’s lives will get much more complicated. Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) would have some tough decisions if her ex-husband appeared on her doorstep. Dylan is the long-lost son of Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Paul Williams (Doug Davidson).

They welcomed him with open arms as Dylan’s paternity was discovered. However, the Newmans struggled to accept their newly introduced family member. Som Young and the Restless spoilers hint Nikki could also feel pressure if Dylan McAvoy comes home. And remember, he and Sharon only divorced because he went into witness protection. She still loved him dearly.

Chance Chancellor & Dylan Working Together on Y&R?

There’s a current plotline that would allow Young and the Restless to seamlessly re-introduce Dylan McAvoy onto the character canvas. With Chance Chancellor presumed dead on an undercover assignment, they could place Dylan into that plot, bringing him back out of wit-sec and into law enforcement once again.

Both Chance and hunky Dylan were GCPD detectives while living in Genoa City. And their police work led to a departure. So, the writers could simply say they worked together on the case on Young and the Restless that supposedly killed Chance. Of course, Chance’s return seems to be a foregone conclusion by now with a recast actor reportedly hired.

See the photo above from the Young and the Restless set? Amelia Heinle (aka Victoria Newman) posted then quickly deleted. It shows Vikki, Jill Abbott (Jess Walton), and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James). You can see the banner behind welcoming home the not-so-dead husband of Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway). With Jill his grandma, that reinforces the scenario above.

However, if Young and the Restless goes this way, it’s unlikely Dylan McAvoy would come home with Chance. Clearly, the new actor is already filming scenes for Y&R. And with Steve Burton reportedly just starting return talks with CBS, it would be at least 4 to 6 weeks to screen time, even if they inked a deal in early November. But there’s certainly room for Dylan’s return.

Will Dylan Reunite with Sharon Newman on Young and the Restless?

Dylan McAvoy had a happy marriage with Sharon Newman. Both were crushed when he left town to enter a witness protection program. So, Sharon divorced him and moved on with her life. But if he were to return to Genoa City, things could get sticky for Sharon on Young and the Restless.

Sharon’s marriage to Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso) appears to be on its last legs. The couple is rarely together. When they do interact, it usually ends in an argument about Adam Newman (Mark Grossman.) Young and the Restless scoops hinted a “Shadam” reunion. However, Adam and Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) share a lot of heat. And that plan hatched before Burton came on the market.

Except for Adam and Sally, #YR is SO BORING right now. @YandR_CBS

— Carmel Montalvo (@issharonok) November 6, 2021

So the powers that be could decide to give “Ally” a shot leaving Sharon open to a new relationship. Especially if Steve Burton returns as Dylan McAvoy to Young and the Restless. Based on their history, Chance Chancellor working with Dylan makes sense. And McAvoy’s return could be a surprise comeback for year-end or even February sweeps.

Many things are up in the air. But Soap Dirt readers are the first to know as Young and the Restless casting changes are announced.