In a heartwarming update that has fans smiling from ear to ear, The Young and the Restless star Melissa Ordway shared an exciting addition to her family — and no, it’s not a soap opera twist this time! The beloved CBS actress, known for playing Abby Newman, took to Instagram to introduce a brand new member of her family: an adorable Cavapoo puppy named Levi Gaston.
Ordway, who recently revealed that she was taken off contract with Y&R, is embracing her time away from the Genoa City drama by spending more quality moments with her family and pursuing other creative projects. Although she still makes occasional appearances on the soap, her home base is now in Tennessee, and she only travels to Los Angeles when Abby is needed on screen.
But it’s not just rest and relaxation for Melissa. She recently wrapped filming a new project in Sugarcreek, Ohio, where she took on a completely different kind of role — playing an Amish girl. While fans are definitely intrigued by this departure from her soap opera roots, it turns out there was an even more exciting surprise happening behind the scenes.
In a charming Instagram video, Ordway, still dressed in full Amish costume from her latest role, introduced fans to Levi, the family’s newest furry friend. With a big smile, she shared, “Puppy update! Meet our new family member — Levi Gaston! I’m proud to report he was perfect on our drive home to Nashville and he already fits right in. We are completely in love.”
And that love was clearly mutual. In the sweet clip, Levi is seen cozied up in the car's front seat beside Justin Gaston, Melissa’s husband and fellow performer. The pup looked perfectly content as he soaked up attention from his new family, including their daughters, Olivia and Sophie. From the looks of it, Levi is already a natural at being pampered and adored!
And if you’re wondering how the breeder reacted to Melissa showing up in traditional Amish clothing, we can only imagine their surprise! The actress herself joked about the moment, which no doubt added a lighthearted twist to their puppy pickup adventure.
Justin Gaston also posted a heart-melting video, captioned: “Welcome home Levi Yoder Gaston. We love you.” It’s clear that the entire family has fallen head over heels for this little ball of fluff.
Even Melissa’s Y&R co-stars couldn’t resist chiming in. Actress Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore) left a hilarious comment saying, “OMG that face. I’m coming over!” And honestly, can anyone blame her?
With big eyes, curly fur, and a name as cute as Levi, this pup is already stealing hearts across social media. Whether Melissa is on screen, filming new projects, or just enjoying life with her growing family — it’s clear she’s making the most of every moment.
Congratulations to the Ordway-Gaston family on their adorable new addition! Levi is definitely a star in the making.
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