'Young and the Restless' Star Steve Burton Set to Exit the CBS Soap - TheWrap

“Young and the Restless” star Steve Burton is getting restless, and is leaving the show for a new challenge.

“Hey everyone, with lots of reflection, I have decided to move on from @YandR_CBS at the end of my contract in December,” the actor who plays Dylan McAvoy tweeted Thursday night.

“I’ve had an amazing time, but it feels right to move on to new adventures in my life. I can’t say enough about the AWESOME cast and crew. Much respect!,” he continued.

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Burton joined the CBS soap in 2013 after previously appearing on “Out of This World,” “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives.” He was also an original cast member of “General Hospital: Night Shift.”

Now 46, Burton was on “General Hospital” for 22 years, during which time he won a Daytime Emmy as best supporting actor for his portrayal of Jason Morgan.

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His departure comes hot on the heels of Justin Hartley leaving the soap to focus on “This Is Us.”

See his farewell tweets below.

Hey everyone, with lots of reflection, I have decided to move on from @YandR_CBS at the end of my contract in Dec. I've had an amazing

— Steve Burton (@1SteveBurton) October 7, 2016

2/2 time, but it feels right to move on to new adventures in my life. I can't say enough about the AWESOME cast and crew. Much respect!

— Steve Burton (@1SteveBurton) October 7, 2016

17 Daytime TV Hosts Ranked by Ratings, From Judge Judy to Wendy Williams (Photos)

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  Daytime TV is a turbulent place, and sometimes it's hard to tell which host or judge is clicking with viewers. Have a look at who's dominating the airwaves - and who's getting left behind. These Nielsen ratings are for the week ending Sept. 18.

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  Judith Sheindlin/"Judge Judy"

  9.7 million total viewers

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  Patricia DiMango & Tanya Acker/"Hot Bench"

  3.1 million (tie)

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  Meredith Millian/"People's Court"

  2.1 million

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  Maury Povich/"Maury"
  

  2 million (tie)

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  Harvey Levin/"TMZ"

  2 million (tie)

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  Greg Mathis/"Judge Mathis"

  1.7 million (tie)

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  Rachael Ray/"Racheal Ray"

  1.7 million (tie)

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  Mehmet Oz/"Dr. Oz"

  1.7 million (tie)

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  Jerry Springer/"Jerry Springer"

  1.7 million (tie)

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  Lynn Toler/"Divorce Court"

  1.4 million (tie)

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  Faith Jenkins/"Judge Faith"

  923,000

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September ratings show who’s up and who’s down

Daytime TV is a turbulent place, and sometimes it's hard to tell which host or judge is clicking with viewers. Have a look at who's dominating the airwaves - and who's getting left behind. These Nielsen ratings are for the week ending Sept. 18.

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