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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > The Young And The Restless > The Young and the Restless: Doug Davidson Claps Back, Setting the Record Straight on His Y&R Exit

The Young and the Restless: Doug Davidson Claps Back, Setting the Record Straight on His Y&R Exit

Check Out Doug Davidson's Sassy Response to Y&R Departure Critics!

Last updated: October 10, 2024 11:18 am
By Muskan Lodhi Published October 10, 2024 8 comments
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The Young and the Restless legend Doug Davidson, aka Paul Williams, still knows how to stand his ground! The actor left the regular status in 2018 and left Genoa City in 2020, following a sidelining by the writers. Recently, Davidson hit back at critics who accused him of being fired from the CBS soap. Nobody can rewrite his Y&R story!

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The Truth Behind Doug’s Y&R Departure

A post regarding Doug’s exit from The Young and the Restless surfaced on Twitter/X. It read, “Being written out of the showโ€ฆ equivalent of being fired.” Warning incoming! This prompted him to strike back, “I was only written out when I said I wasn’t coming in. Stay in your lane.” As they rightly say, never dance with the devil!

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Y&R/ Davidson hit back at critics who accused him of being fired from the CBS soap.

Meanwhile, Davidson has graced our screens as Paul Williams since his debut in May 1978. It even earned him the title of the longest-standing cast member on the CBS show. Unfortunately, as time passed, our favorite detective got less and less screen time. Paul last appeared in November 2020, when he was hot on the trail of Chance’s shooting.ย 

Then, Davidson was reduced to a recurring role but sadly never got the call back he truly deserved. In October 2021, Davidson discussed his frustration over “the state of television.” He was disheartened upon not receiving a simple “thank you” from the network after over forty years of dedicated service. 

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Y&R/ Paul last appeared in November 2020, when he was hot on the trail of Chance’s shooting. 

However, the final chapter of his Y&R story came on July 15, 2023, when Davidson packed up his dressing room. He left behind decades of memories and emotions. We can imagine how he must have felt! The soap vet admitted feeling bittersweet, “It was my home for 40 years, and it was like a ghost town.” He even threw a subtle shade toward Chancellor Park.

Well, I cleaned out my dressing room a week ago Saturday. Yes it was sad for several reasons. 1. It was my home for over 40 years and it was like a ghost town. Price has left, and the new owner of TV City isnโ€™t really keeping it up. The sets were all small and a bit tired. โ˜น๏ธ

— Doug Davidson (@DougDavidsonYR) July 23, 2023

It’s the very backdrop for many of his character’s escapades. Interestingly, the rumor mill is buzzing again with the tragic news of Paul’s daughter, Heather Stevens! Daniel recently called Paul to deliver the heartbreaking news. Could this emotional plea bring Paul, who’s been off-screen in Portugal back to Genoa City? 

Until then, stay glued to Soap Opera Daily for more updates on The Young and the Restless celebs. Davidson’s legacy as Paul Williams will always have a special place in our hearts. Do you agree?

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8 Comments
  • Cordero says:
    October 10, 2024 at 4:15 pm

    Really miss him,a great actor in his part of Paul. A guest appearance would really be appreciated.

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  • Deborah Shea says:
    October 10, 2024 at 4:25 pm

    I really liked Doug on the Y & R. He was a brilliant tandem a loveable character. Hope he changes his mind & comes back!

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  • Lise says:
    October 10, 2024 at 5:23 pm

    I sure do understand now, how he was treated after giving himself for 40 years , and be just like that he was written off….I don’t blame you one bit Doug ๐Ÿ˜‰….no matter what, he was the best of the best as they come. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ all the best for DOUG DAVIDSON FOR ALL THAT DID FOR Y AND R ..I CELEBRATE ๐Ÿฅณ ๐ŸŽ‰ YOU DOUG FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL YEARS YOUVE GIVEN ME OVER THE YEARS….LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FAN #DOUGDAVIDSON ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

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  • Lise says:
    October 10, 2024 at 5:25 pm

    I sure do understand now, how he was treated after giving himself for 40 years , and be just like that he was written off….I don’t blame you one bit Doug ๐Ÿ˜‰….no matter what, he was the best of the best as they come. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ all the best for DOUG DAVIDSON FOR ALL THAT HE DID FOR Y AND R ..I CELEBRATE ๐Ÿฅณ ๐ŸŽ‰ YOU DOUG FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL YEARS YOUVE GIVEN ME OVER THE YEARS….LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FAN #DOUGDAVIDSON ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

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  • Eva says:
    October 10, 2024 at 9:55 pm

    I would love to see Paul Williams back on the show. I have watched Y&R since day one.

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  • Dianne says:
    October 10, 2024 at 10:55 pm

    40 years is a long time! Enjoy your retirement & donโ€™t be look back.

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