‘The Young and the Restless’ Christel Khalil Gives Very Rare Look at Family Life Amid Return to CBS Soap

The Young and the Restless star Christel Khalil (Lily) is back to filming the CBS soap after welcoming her third child.

Khalil has been extremely private regarding her family. As Parade reported, she didn’t even announce her pregnancy. The Young and the Restless fans found out via a cast Halloween dance video.

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Following her first week back at the studio, the soap star used social media to highlight her work life and provide a rare glimpse into her family life.

Taking to Instagram, Khalil shared a carousel of photos and videos of her first week back on The Young and the Restless. Bryton James (Devon),Billy Flynn (Cane), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), and Amelia Heinle (Victoria) were featured in her social media share.

Khalil also gave fans a peek into things at home, sharing a video of her husband, Sam Restagno, and a couple of photos of her son, Remy. The actress is also mom to son, Michael, with her ex-husband Stephen Hensley.

“First week back – ☑️,” read the caption on Khalil’s Instagram post.

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Beyond the Gatesstar Karla Mosley (Dani) popped up in the comments to write, “Welcome back, mama!!!”

Khalil’s The Young and the Restless co-star Sean Dominic (Nate) chimed in to say, “Just a heads up fans of @christeladnana , she cut me out of the group picture cuz she a HATER. 🫠” The photo Dominic is referring to is the one of Khalil, James, and Heinle. Dominic shared the photo on social media as well, proving he was, in fact, there.

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Fans also filled the comments section to gush over the beloved soap star being back on set.

“So happy you will be back! Congratulations on the birth of your baby 🥰 You look beautiful,” shared a fan, with another adding, “Enjoy seeing behind the scenes! I miss seeing you. You’re looking great! 😊”

Another fan wrote, “CK is back & 🔥🔥🔥 than ever!!!!”, while a different fan stated, “Good bring some order back into Genoa city lol.”

Several fans welcomed back the actress, who has been off-screen since early January. “Welcome back! I can’t wait to see you!” and “Welcome back! Let the corporate games begin❤️❤️.”

Khalil has returned from maternity leave, which means fans of the CBS soap will see Lily back in the Genoa City mix in a few weeks. The Young and the Restless films about four to six weeks in advance.

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS.

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