It feels like forever since we last saw Elena Dawson, played by Brytni Sarpy, on *The Young and the Restless*. Brytni joined the cast in March 2019 and recently celebrated five years on the show, but wouldn’t it be great if she were still lighting up our screens? Elena was last seen saving lives at the hospital, embodying the strong, independent woman fans have come to love. She supported Sally and Adam during their tragic loss and even helped bring Chance back from the brink after he was shot. Elena was the hero we needed.

However, things took a strange turn after her messy breakup with Nate. After catching him getting close to Victoria, Elena dumped Nate—literally with a splash. Despite this, she continued to thrive, proving just how resilient she is. But then, out of nowhere, she decided to join Doctors Without Borders, leaving fans feeling abandoned. Let’s be honest, Genoa City is practically a danger zone, always needing more doctors, so Elena’s departure felt like a huge loss.

Fans were hoping for a steamy new romance for Elena, possibly with Nick, but her love life has been a total flop so far. It seems like Elena just can’t catch a break. Maybe when she returns, she’ll have a whole new vibe—a fresh start with a new look to match. Speaking of fresh looks, Brytni Sarpy recently wowed fans on Instagram with a stunning new haircut and color. She looked absolutely gorgeous, and her co-stars couldn’t stop gushing over her new style.

Amid the compliments, fans were left wondering when she’d return to *Y&R*. The good news is that Elena is still part of the show, just waiting for the right moment to make her comeback. There’s no word yet on when that will be, but we’re hoping it’s soon. Perhaps the writers are planning a big storyline that will bring Elena back when Genoa City needs her the most. In the meantime, we’re eagerly awaiting her return.