Is Mark Grossman’s Adam Leaving The Young and the Restless? Fans Point to These Shocking Clues
Rumors are swirling that Mark Grossman may exit The Young and the Restless as Adam Newman, reigniting chatter around a role with a revolving-door history that once included Justin Hartley — and fans are bracing for another shake-up.
Soap rumor alert: no, Mark Grossman is not bailing on The Young and the Restless. I know how these things go — one sketchy Facebook post and suddenly everyone is planning a farewell montage. Not this time.
So, is Adam Newman actually leaving?
Short answer: nope. Neither Grossman nor the show has said anything about him exiting. In fact, the opposite is being teased — more Adam, and by the sound of it, a darker version gearing up for trouble.
Where did this rumor even start?
A Facebook page tossed out a dramatic claim that Grossman was leaving Y&R because of some mysterious 'fire,' with the usual clickbait cliffhanger energy around the supposed real reason.
'Grossman is departing Y&R due to "fire"'
That post was misleading. There is no confirmed exit. What there is: a setup for an upcoming Adam storyline that leans back into his messier side.
The tease: Adam might be going bad again (or at least bad-adjacent)
Grossman quietly dropped an Instagram Story hint — a still from an upcoming scene: he is at Neil's jazz lounge, giving a wide-eyed, knowing look, split lip and all. No caption, just vibes. Translation: something went down, and Adam is very much still in the mix.
Since reuniting with his ex, Chelsea, Adam has been trying on the better-man routine. It has not exactly scratched the itch for fans who miss the ruthless version. This new tease suggests the pendulum could be swinging back.
- The spark: a clickbait Facebook rumor claimed an exit 'due to fire,' but there is no confirmation from the actor or the show.
- What the show is signaling: a fresh Adam subplot that likely brings back his darker instincts.
- The clue: Grossman shared a no-caption shot from Neil's jazz lounge, sporting a split lip — a very Adam kind of tell.
- Where it could go: a brawl with Billy (Adam has been pinning Sally's troubles on him), or a schemey turn using Newman Media for something less than noble.
- Where Adam has been: playing family man since reconnecting with Chelsea, which some viewers think sanded off his edge.
Quick background
Adam Newman has swapped faces a few times over the years. Grossman has played him since 2019. Before that, Justin Hartley held the role, and he left the soap to chase other opportunities — which worked out pretty well for him.
Bottom line
Ignore the exit chatter. Grossman is sticking around, and Adam is likely about to make trouble again — which, let’s be honest, is when he is most fun to watch.