The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates reveal for many years, audiences have relished the performances of Doug Davidson as Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera.

Recently, it has been announced that the actor is set to make a comeback; fans are already discussing the changes in his appearance since his tenure on the show.

Doug Davidson Was One Of The CBS Soap Opera’s Longest Running Actors

Soap fans probably recognize Davidson primarily as Paul Williams from The Young and the Restless-he was part of the cast from 1978 until 2020.

During that period, Davidson became one of the longest-tenured members of the show; beyond his soap opera career, Davidson also ventured into the realm of game shows.

He is well-known for his multiple appearances on Family Feud, where he captained a team themed around The Young and the Restless.

Additionally, he had a short stint as the host of The New Price Is Right. Recently, Davidson has made a return at a special event, sparking conversations among fans-they particularly noted that the star has adopted a completely new appearance.

Davidson Appeared In Promos For A Rick Springfield Fan Event

A fan noted that Davidson was featured in promotional materials for an upcoming fan event dedicated to musician and actor Rick Springfield. The image even identified him as an actor from The Young and the Restless.

While some fans confused Davidson with other actors, others expressed their appreciation for his new appearance- Davidson has a history of supporting Springfield.

On October 5, 2023, Springfield posted a picture of himself with Davidson, captioning it, “Couldn’t do these fan events without my BFF Doug Davidson; truly.” Springfield is also well-known for his role in soap operas, having portrayed Noah Drake on General Hospital.

Fans Took To Social Media To Comment On Doug’s New Look

Fans took to social media to express their thoughts on Davidson’s latest look. Previously, on the soap, he was recognized for his clean-shaven face, but now he was flaunting a noticeable beard.

Davidson has also been known to post pictures of himself on social media from time to time; this past April, he even included his beard in an Easter message.

Naturally, many fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of one of their beloved actors from The Young and the Restless once more. In fact, some expressed their desire to see him return to the soap soon.

Fans Comments Were As Follows

Some comments included: “He resembles and reminds me of a seafaring fisherman, I believe he has aged gracefully…I’m just astonished at how fast he has aged.” “I still adore Paul and Doug; there were so many wonderful years on the show, and I would love to see him return.” “For a moment, I thought it was Bryan Cranston-he looks fantastic!!! I truly miss him on the show, when given the right material, he was an incredible actor.” And, “The show lacks a grounded character…one who isn’t connected to the Newmans or Abbotts, and is from a middle-class background; he’s definitely more attractive now.” “Young Paul was a bit too pretty for my taste, but I really appreciate Doug’s mature appearance!!!!”