Y&R: Josh Griffith steps down as EP, Sally McDonald promoted full-time
Key Questions
Why is Josh Griffith stepping down as Executive Producer for The Young and the Restless?
Josh Griffith is stepping down from his role as EP and head writer to focus on writing. This change was confirmed by Soap Opera Digest and related articles.
Who has been promoted to full-time Executive Producer on Y&R?
Sally McDonald, an Emmy winner, has been promoted to full-time Executive Producer. She is taking over following Josh Griffith's departure from the EP position.
What does this shakeup mean for The Young and the Restless storylines?
The change signals a potential refresh amid ongoing arcs like Newman chaos and Billy/Adam stories, during the show's #1 ratings streak. Fans are tracking backstage developments for possible storyline shifts.
Griffith out as EP/head writer to focus writing, McDonald (Emmy winner) full EP (SOD/articles confirmed); signals refresh amid Newman chaos/Billy/Adam arcs/ratings #1 streak. Fans track backstage for storyline shifts.
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Updated May 7, 2026