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Daytime scribes Jamey Giddens (“Beyond the Gates”) and Dan O’Connor (“General Hospital”) have been named the new co-head writers of CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” TVLine has confirmed.
The pair replace exiting head writer Josh Griffith, who joined the daytime drama as a breakdown writer in 2006. Over the past two decades, Griffith held several positions at the series, working his way up to head writer/executive producer. News of his decision to leave the show broke in June.
Giddens most recently was a writer on CBS’ “Beyond the Gates.” His previous writing work includes “Days of Our Lives,” “Sistas,” “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem,” and “The Rich and the Ruthless.” He also co-created OWN’s “Ambitions.”
When will Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor start work?
Dan O’Connor has served on the writing staffs of “One Life to Live,” “General Hospital” — where he was head writer and co-head writer — and “Days of Our Lives.” Both he and Jamey Giddens have won Daytime Emmys and Writers Guild of America awards.
In a tweet Wednesday, “Beyond the Gates” creator Michele Val Jean congratulated Giddens on his new role. “Congratulations!” she wrote. “Proud of and happy for you. Now for the last time — go be brilliant.”
Congratulations! Proud of and happy for you. Now for the last time – go be brilliant. 🍾🍾❤️❤️ https://t.co/aYZcATvbZm
— Michele Val Jean (@MicheleValJean) July 30, 2026
The last time “The Young and the Restless” had a two-person head writing team was in 2013, when Jean Passanante and Shelly Altman jointly held the position.
CBS handed “The Young and the Restless” a four-year renewal in 2024, ensuring that it will remain on the air into 2028. O’Connor and Giddens are expected to start their new gig next week.
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