Jordi Vilasuso has portrayed the memorable character of Rey Rosales on The Young & The Restless (Y&R) for the past four years, and he’s finally done. Let’s look at why he’s leaving Y&R and who will replace him.
Jordi Vilasuso is a well-known Cuban-American actor who has starred in several notable roles in the entertainment business. On June 15, 1981, he was born in Miami, Florida, United States, and is now 40 years old. We can learn more about his life by going to his official Wikipedia page.
His portrayal of Tony Santos on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light has been lauded. He’s also played Griffin Castilo on All My Children, Dario Hernande on Days of Our Lives, and Rey Rosales on The Young and the Restless, among other roles.
Is Rey Leaving Y&R In 2022?
In July 2018, Jordi Vilasuso debuted Rey Rosales on The Young & The Restless daytime drama. However, he is departing the show after four years & many fans are wondering who will take his place on Y&R. Y&R, in particular, is yet to announce a successor for Jordi on the show.
Playing Rey Rosales and being part of the Rosales family was a beautiful chapter in my career. I was proud to represent my culture on daytimes #1 drama and work with an incredible cast and crew that I will miss dearly.
— Jordi Vilasuso (@JordiVilasuso) March 30, 2022
Meanwhile, Jordi has expressed his gratitude to the entire team for their hard work and devotion, and he has sent his best wishes to the Y&R team via social media. On the other side, many supporters have expressed their disappointment with his departure.
What Happened To Rey?
Jordi Vilasuso was fired from his role as Rey Rosales on CBS Daytime. In late April, he will make his final appearances. The show recently signed the actor to a three-year contract. As a result, he was surprised to find that he would be dropped from the program. His contract provided for a six-month evaluation. And it was because of this that Y&R decided to let him go despite his long contract.
What are your thoughts on Y&R choosing to write out Rey Rosales? Was there more story for him? #YR #TwoScoops https://t.co/aMmN32FhFq pic.twitter.com/nrd4v5h0gQ
— Soap Central (@soapcentral) April 4, 2022
Jordi Vilasuso, who played Rey on The Young and the Restless, tried to be positive as he announced his departure, saying, “When one door shuts, another opens.”
When Vilasuso re-upped his contract, he hoped there would be more stories for Rey to tell in Genoa City. But, as he reflected over the previous few months, he admitted, “Perhaps I should have seen the writing on the wall.” The scripts I was given were brief.”
Is Rey Rosales Dead In The Show?
He could suffer an unexpected demise while on duty as a GCPD detective. This is the cleanest method of removing the character. Because Rey and his wife get along so well, an issue in their marriage makes no sense.
Rey’s exit nears on Young and the Restless – will Chance get his partner killed? #YR https://t.co/i42gk8pED0
— SoapDirt.com (@SoapDirtTV) April 10, 2022
The show had been building up to a Rey/Chelsea pairing for weeks, which could be storyline gold given that he’s married to her onetime competitor for Adam’s affections. However, Vilasuso’s removal implies that the narrative is doomed before it takes off.