Melissa Ordway is stepping into a very different world. Best known as Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless, the fan-favorite actress is trading Genoa City drama for the quiet intrigue of Amish country in UPtv’s upcoming cozy mystery series, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries. Ordway continues to recur on the CBS soap, but the newly released official trailer offers a first look at her in a role that may surprise longtime daytime viewers.
The series expands on the story that began with Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise, now one of UP Faith & Family’s Top 10 movies. This time, the mystery unfolds over eight brand-new episodes set in the charming town of Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Melissa Ordway In New Series
Galadriel Stineman stars as Cheryl Cooper, a woman who arrives in town after a breakup and quickly finds herself pulled into a mystery that leads her into the heart of the Amish community. Blending cozy mystery elements with heartfelt storytelling, the series is based on the popular Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries book series.
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries is set to premiere on UPtv and the Roku Channel in April 2026. Fans can catch up now by streaming the pilot movie, Blessings in Disguise, on UP Faith & Family.
According to current episode listings, Ordway is expected to appear in one episode as a character named Lacey. Meanwhile, her real-life husband, Justin Gaston, is also slated to appear in a single episode. Gaston previously played a recast Chance Chancellor on The Young and the Restless. He also originated the role of Ben Weston on Days of Our Lives, making his appearance a fun bonus for soap fans.
Watch the trailer below for the upcoming series, which features Y&R star Melissa Ordway.
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Key Takeaways
- Melissa Ordway to play role in UPtv’s Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries.
- The series features eight new episodes set in Sugarcreek, Ohio, blending cozy mystery with heartfelt storytelling.
- Ordway appears as a character named Lacey, while her husband Justin Gaston also has a guest role.
- Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries premieres in April 2026, and viewers can catch up on the pilot movie, Blessings in Disguise, on UP Faith & Family.
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