‘Young & Restless’ Is Doug Davidson Coming Back As Paul?

Doug Davidson - YouTube

After recent developments on the show, The Young and the Restless fans suspect that Paul Williams might be making his return to Genoa City sometime soon. The character, who had been played by Doug Davidson for years, made his last appearance on the show in 2020. Notably, back in 2023, Davidson himself even talked about his character’s departure from the soap.

A Recent Storyline Impacted Someone Close To Paul

Davidson played the character of Paul Williams on The Young and the Restless from 1978 to 2020. This made him one of the show’s longest-running cast members.

Initially introduced as a “bad boy” character for the show, viewers saw Paul’s character become as private investigator. This profession worked well for the character, as it helped him become part of various storylines on the show. Through the years, the character went through various romances and relationships. The character also had three children: Dylan McAvoy, Heather Stevens, and Ricky Williams.

Doug Davidson, Young and The Restless - YouTube
Doug Davidson – YouTube

The role also won Davidson a Soap Opera Digest Award and a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as a few nominations. However, the Paul character made his last appearance on the show in 2020.

However, fans suspect that they might see Paul return to the series, especially due to recent story developments. The recent death of Heather, Paul’s daughter, could serve as a good opportunity to reintroduce the character.

That said, if the character does return to the series, Doug Davidson might not return to play him. Back in 2023, the actor talked about his departure from the show with Soap Hub. When asked if he felt the character had potential to return, he acknowledged, “There’s always story. There are plenty of story wheels that would work.”

If Paul Returns, Will Davidson Return To Play Him?

That said, it was also asked why Michael Damian’s Danny was being revisited, but not Paul. Davidson explained, “Paul is more expensive than Danny. That’s what it’s all about.”

The actor was then asked if anything could bring him back to the show. Davidson responded, “At this point…probably not.” He also acknowledged, at the time, “it’ll be three years in October.”

Doug Davidson, Young and the Restless - YouTube
Doug Davidson – YouTube

Some fans still suspect the character might return, albeit with another another. However, as Monsters & Critics pointed out, Paul was also absent during Heather during her return to Genoa City. This suggests the character has settled into the background.

On a similar note, there is some speculation that Heather herself might return to the show. As previously reported, the character’s actress, Vail Bloom, herself even talked about her interest in returning to the show, suggesting the character could be brought back somehow.

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John Witiw

2 Comments

  1. I would love to see Doug Davidson return. There has been MANY fans ask for his return! So bring back Paul Williams/Doug Davidson!!

  2. The show hasn’t been the same since he left. . Noone else would fit in as Paul. Either bring back Doug Davidson or don’t bring Paul back at all

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