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Actor Jason Thompson will appear this week as the new Billy Abbott, after his decade-long stint in "General Hospital." He poses here with Brooklyn Rae Silzer, who played as his daughter in "GH." Instagram/myjasonthompson

"The Young and the Restless" ("Y&R") will feature Billy (Jason Thompson), Jill (Jess Walton), Simon (Michael E. Knight), Kevin (Greg Rikaart), Neil (Kristoff St. John), Victor (Eric Braeden), Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), Lily (Christel Khalil), Hilary (Mishael Morgan) and Jack (Peter Bergman) in its upcoming episodes from Jan. 11-15. Other “The Young and the Restless” cast who will appear this week include Adam (Justin Hartley), Victoria (Amelia Heinle), Mariah (Camryn Grimes), Noah (Robert Adamson), Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan), Paul (Doug Davidson) and Dylan (Steve Burton). The main storyline of the episodes is about a development on Billy’s condition, including the appearance of a new actor to play his role.

Spoiler alert! This update contains more "The Young and the Restless" spoilers. Read on at your own risk if you have not watched the latest episode.

TV Guide reports that in "Y&R" on Monday, Kevin will envision himself to be successful, while Neil won’t be able to resist temptation. Elsewhere, Jill will seek Simon’s help to benefit Billy.

On Jan. 12, Lily and Hilary will have a confrontation, while Victor will wonder about his marriage with Nikki and talk to her about it. Jack will also struggle as he has to decide something about Billy.

Wednesday’s episode will focus on the new Billy Abbott, to be played by actor Jason Thompson. Victoria gets herself ready as she faces what’s in store for her, while Adam will be the subject of a vengeful act.

On Thursday, Mariah will corner Noah and question him, according to We Love Soaps. Meanwhile, there will be a development about Billy’s health.

Kevin will appear on the Jan. 15 episode of “Y&R,” as someone unexpectedly appears at his doorstep. Elsewhere, Chelsea will seek answers from Victor, while Paul will inform Dylan about a positive development.

Fans are waiting to find out what happens to Billy after a tragic accident that nearly cost his life. On December 15, the Entertainment Weekly reported that “General Hospital” or “GH” actor Jason Thompson will replace Burgess Jenkins to play the role of Billy.

Five-time Daytime Emmy nominee Thompson played the beloved Dr. Patrick Drake in “GH” for a decade. His latest project in “Y&R” will reunite him with the show’s executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps, who figured significantly at the beginning of his soap career.

“The Young and the Restless” spoilers hint that the show will include a facial plastic surgery in Billy’s storyline to explain the sudden change in his physical appearance.

Click here to watch some episode previews from the official YouTube channel of “Y&R.” Click here to check out some sneak peek photos of what will happen this week in the CBS soap opera. “Young and the Restless” airs weekdays on CBS.

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