The Young And The Restless: Christel Khalil Takes Maternity Leave

Christel Khalil, a beloved figure on The Young and the Restless, is expecting her third child and will be taking maternity leave from the show.

The Young And The Restless: Christel Khalil Takes Maternity Leave

The actress’s temporary exit is woven directly into the storyline. On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, Khalil’s character, Lily Winters, tells Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) that she’s leaving Genoa City to “clear her head,” marking Lily’s on-screen departure for the foreseeable future.

Although Khalil did not release an official written statement about her pregnancy with her husband, Sam Restagno, fans initially spotted her baby bump in a cheerful social media video on October 27, 2025. The clip, which rapidly circulated online, featured Khalil dancing with her Y&R castmates, prompting congratulations and enthusiasm from viewers.

This will be Khalil and Restagno’s second child together. The couple welcomed their first son, Remy, in late 2023 or early 2024. Khalil is also mom to 15-year-old Michael Caden, whom she shares from a previous marriage.

As Lily Winters steps away from Genoa City, fans are already wondering how long her absence will last—and what kind of dramatic return may be waiting once Christel Khalil is ready to come back.

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