Nathan Owens and his character, Holden Novak, may be no more on The Young and the Restless. Owens, who made his debut in the role in January 2025, was last seen on the show in August, and fans have had questions ever since.
Onscreen, the explanation for his absence is that he is visiting his dad, Malcolm Winters. But could that be how his version of the character gets written out?
Key Takeaways
- Nathan Owens has not appeared as Holden Novak since August.
- Holden is currently said to be visiting his father, Malcolm Winters.
- Owens’ name is missing from the latest Y&R closing credits.
- The change could point to a recurring status, an exit, or something else.
- Rumors have also circulated about a possible recast, but nothing has been confirmed.
Is Nathan Owens Leaving Y&R?
The latest closing credits for the CBS daytime drama seem to offer a clue. Owens’ name is no longer listed among the regular cast as it normally would be. His name being omitted could also indicate a shift in status. After all, this isn’t unusual for daytime soap operas—and it’s definitely not strange for The Young and the Restless, which has seen several contract actors move to recurring status. Could Owens have gone recurring?
Owens’ alter ego was initially introduced back in January 2025 when Nate Hastings, having just learned about his half-sibling Damian Kane, was hunting for answers. Holden pretended to be Damian for a bit until the truth came out. Later, as Holden was establishing himself in Genoa City, we learned he is the son of Vivica A. Fox’s Dr. Stephanie Simmons and Shemar Moore’s Malcolm Winters—both of whom returned for a storyline after years away.
Could Holden Be Recast?
Holden became firmly tied to the Winters family once Lily turned out to be his sister, and he even had a romance brewing with Claire Newman. However, not being seen on screen for so long while on contract has raised suspicions—and even sparked rumors that the character has been recast.
For now, we can only confirm what the closing credits reveal.
What do you think is happening with Holden? Would you rather see Nathan Owens return, or would you be open to a recast? Tell us what you think in the comments! Stay tuned for updates!
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