Backstage Shakeup at The Young and the Restless: Executive Producer Steps Down

Backstage Shakeup at The Young and the Restless: Executive Producer Steps Down

The Young and the Restless is making some backstage changes as Josh Griffith steps down as executive producer.

A Big Young & Restless Name Is Stepping Down – Report

Photo Credit: CBS Josh Griffith, who has served as an executive producer and head writer of The Young and the Restless, has reportedly decided to step down from his former responsibilities. He first became co-executive producer in 2006, briefly stepped away, and then returned in 2019, continuing in the role until the present. The latest shake-up is said to be driven by his professional consideration related to the show rather than any personal d…

Josh Griffith Steps Down as Executive Producer of ‘The Young and the Restless,’ Remains Head Writer; Sally MacDonald Upped to Sole EP

The Young and the Restless has made some key changes behind the scenes with the news on Wednesday, May 6 that Josh Griffith, who has served as the series executive producer and head writer concurrently, has decided to relinquish the production duties of his tenure, and concentrate on just crafting the tales for the citizens of Genoa City. Sally MacDonald, the longtime Daytime Emmy-winning director of Y&R who was serving as the soap’s co-executiv…

Josh Griffith Stepping Down As Executive Producer At 'The Young And The Restless', Will Remain Head Writer

Josh Griffith is relinquishing his title as showrunner/executive producer at “The Young and the Restless,” with Sally McDonald, who was upped to co-executive producer in 2025, now becoming the show’s sole executive producer. According to Soap Central, which first reported behind-the-scenes changes at the daytime drama series, Griffith decided to step down as executive producer to focus on his writing duties, where he’ll continue to serve as the …

Young and the Restless Shakeup: Big Changes Behind the Scenes of the CBS Daytime Drama

Big moves are happening behind the scenes at The Young and the Restless! Sally McDonald is now the sole Executive Producer as Josh Griffith shifts his focus back to writing. The post The Young and the Restless Shakeup: Why Josh Griffith is Stepping Down appeared first on Soap Opera News.

Josh Griffith Steps Down as EP at Young and the Restless

The Young and the Restless head writer Josh Griffith stepped down as co-executive producer of the top-rated CBS daytime drama, Soap Central reported. Sally McDonald will become the executive producer. Griffith will continue in his role as head writer of the soap. Changes in Genoa City McDonald joined Y&R last year, and now she’ll be the executive producer. Griffith made the change to focus solely on the writing for the soap opera. During her tim…