Vail Bloom Opens Up About Her Long-Awaited Return To The Young And The Restless

Vail Bloom told Soap Opera Digest that a couple of chance encounters with co-star Michelle Stafford and Jennifer Gareis — who plays Donna Logan on "The Bold and the Beautiful" — were signs that preceded her call back to "The Young and the Restless." She stated, "I was primed and ready when I got the call from my agent that 'Y&R' wanted me to come back as Heather. I was completely surprised, but I was really happy to hear from them." The actress felt that coming back for the 50th anniversary of "Y&R" was a no-brainer. Bloom said, "I missed being part of a story in film and television that connects people, and what can better do that than a 50-year-running show with history and consistency that has a viewership crossing generations?"

Bloom is enjoying working with Lily Brooks O'Briant, who will play her step-daughter Lucy, explaining, "She's a real professional and has that 13-going-on-30 vibe." Bloom's also looking forward to reuniting with Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti), exclaiming, "I couldn't have picked a better person to have a storyline with now than Graz because we've had so much fun together and really respect each other." 

Bloom is open to a longer stay on the show this time, though Showbiz Cheat Sheet reports that she's got her hands full between work and her two children. We've got our fingers crossed that she'll be able to fit in more "Y&R" time!