Welcome Back, Noah Newman! Y&R Casts Lucas Adams as Nick and Sharon’s Son
Genoa City is about to welcome home a familiar face. The Young and the Restless has officially cast Lucas Adams as Noah Newman, the son of Nick and Sharon, in a move sure to spark buzz among longtime fans.
Lucas Adams Joins Y&R
Soap fans will recognize Adams from his run on Days of Our Lives. He first stepped into daytime in 2017 as Tripp Dalton, the son of Steve Johnson and Ava Vitale. Tripp’s journey — from troubled young man to respected doctor — earned Adams two Daytime Emmy nominations. He remained a fixture in Salem on and off until 2024.
Now, Adams is heading to CBS daytime. He begins taping this month, and viewers can expect to see him on screen later this fall.
The Return of Noah Newman
Noah Newman, who was born onscreen in 1997, has been played by several actors over the years. Most recently, Rory Gibson portrayed him from 2021 to 2023. Before that, Robert Adamson (2012–2020) and Kevin Schmidt (2008–2012) brought him to life.
The last time viewers saw Noah, he had left Genoa City with Allie Abbott Nguyen, Jack Abbott’s granddaughter. Together, they started a new life in London, where Noah found success in the nightlife industry.
Now, Noah’s return raises plenty of questions. Will he rekindle old flames? Will he clash with his famous Newman relatives? Or is something darker pulling him back home?
A Look Back at Noah’s Storylines
In his most recent stint, Noah had lingering feelings for Tessa Porter before she married Mariah Copeland. He also shared complicated history with Audra Charles and later fell in love with Allie.
His exit with Allie in 2023 seemed like a happy ending, but soap fans know no chapter ever stays closed for long. With Adams stepping into the role, Noah’s next storyline could be his most dramatic yet.
Lucas Adams’s Career Beyond Daytime
Adams isn’t new to CBS. He briefly appeared on Y&R back in 2012 as Wesley, a one-off teen character. Since then, his résumé has grown. He starred as Josh Wilcox on Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie from 2015 to 2017 and has made appearances on Dexter, True Blood, School of Rock, and The Thundermans.
On a personal note, Adams married actress Shelby Wulfert — his Liv and Maddie co-star — in 2022 at a Texas estate wedding.
Familiar Faces Await
When Adams returns to the Y&R studio, he’ll reunite with some familiar colleagues. His Days onscreen mother, Tamara Braun, recently joined the show as Sienna Bacall. Meanwhile, Billy Flynn, still appearing on DAYS as Chad DiMera, is now portraying Cane Ashby in Genoa City.
With so many daytime heavyweights joining the cast, Y&R is shaping up for a must-watch fall.
What’s Next for Noah?
Adams’s casting signals big plans for Noah Newman. Fans are already speculating whether he’ll stir up drama with Audra, reconnect with Allie, or clash with his powerhouse parents, Nick and Sharon.
One thing’s certain: Genoa City won’t be the same once Noah makes his long-awaited comeback.