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Shemar Moore Returns to The Young and the Restless After 32 Years

2/21/2026

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Shemar Moore, known for Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T., returns to The Young and the Restless as Malcolm Winters, 32 years after his debut.
Return was announced on February 17, with episodes set to air in April.
Christel Khalil, who plays Lily, posted behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram about the comeback.
Fans reacted positively, reminiscing about his early days on the show.
Moore has won a Daytime Emmy and multiple NAACP Awards.

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Shemar Moore, known for Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T., returns to The Young and the Restless as Malcolm Winters, 32 years after his debut.
Return was announced on February 17, with episodes set to air in April.
Christel Khalil, who plays Lily, posted behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram about the comeback.
Fans reacted positively, reminiscing about his early days on the show.
Moore has won a Daytime Emmy and multiple NAACP Awards.