Heather Tom returns to the role of Victoria Newman. That other actress who most recently played her has been let go.

Victoria was written out back early in the series when she was caught inside the explosion at Sharon’s get out of jail party. Her face was severely burned than bandaged up. Well the bandages come off and Heather Tom’s Victoria returns home next week on Y&R.

What does this mean for Victoria and Billy?

Kristen Storms also joins the cast as Sheila Carter’s daughter Mary Carter. Mary goes by the name Vandalynn who is Scott’s girlfriend.How is Scotty going to react and where does this leave his gay relationship with Rafe.

Brandon Beemer has been cast in the role of Noah. Noah is an upcoming storyline. Niah gets involed in the Carter family mess in a huge and shocking way.

Drucilla and Sheila are now on contract. Expect to see more of them as their story heats up as Sheila's daughter mary comes to town to shake things up

And Sophia was let go a few weeks ago in an effort to trim the cast down.

Coming up: An major exdous is on the way. Stay tuned.