Josh Griffith is exiting his role as head writer of the broadcast’s daytime drama The Young and the Restless. The news emerged on Friday after the series announced a staff shakeup, prompting speculation. Griffith ran the writing team for several years and helped the show lift its ratings, gaining higher viewership. Network lead executives say the switch is designed to refresh the program.
A new head writer will be appointed later this month or soon after. The change marks a pivot in the show's creative direction and style. Production will continue as planned while the new writer settles in who offers fresh perspectives. Viewers can expect the standard daily episodes while the transition takes place that retain the series' signature feel.