After more than three decades of captivating performances, Peter Bergman — the man who brought Jack Abbott to life — has confirmed his final day on The Young and the Restless. In a revelation that has left fans stunned and emotional, Bergman opened up about the shocking and deeply personal reasons behind his decision to leave the show that defined his career. This announcement marks the end of an era for both The Young and the Restless and daytime television as a whole, closing a chapter that began in 1989 when Bergman first stepped into the role that made him a legend.

The episode surrounding Jack Abbott’s farewell is being described by insiders as one of the most powerful and heartfelt in Y&R history. According to early spoilers, Jack’s story will reach an emotional culmination — one that not only honors the character’s legacy but also reflects Peter Bergman’s own love for the role and the fans who have followed him for decades. In his interview, Bergman explained that this decision was not made lightly. “After 36 years, it felt like the right time,” he said. “Jack Abbott has been part of my life for longer than I could have imagined, and I wanted to say goodbye while he was still strong, not broken.”

The shocking reason behind his departure, Bergman revealed, stems from a combination of creative fulfillment and a personal desire for change. He admitted that portraying Jack through countless heartbreaks, business wars, and moral dilemmas had taken an emotional toll. “I’ve poured everything I had into this man,” he said. “Jack’s victories, his mistakes, his loves, and his regrets — they’ve all lived inside me. But lately, I started to feel like I was holding him back from evolving in new ways.” He described his exit as a mutual decision with the show’s producers, designed to give Jack the closure he deserves rather than fading quietly into the background.

In the weeks leading up to his departure, fans will see Jack Abbott at a major crossroads. Jabot is facing internal chaos, family ties are once again fraying, and Jack’s moral compass is tested as he’s forced to make one last defining decision. Rumors suggest that the storyline will explore Jack’s struggle between family loyalty and self-preservation — a theme that has followed him since his earliest days in Genoa City. A source close to production hinted that the farewell arc will include flashbacks to Jack’s most iconic moments, including his rivalry with Victor Newman, his complicated romances with Phyllis and Nikki, and his deep love for his family, particularly his son Kyle.

Bergman’s final scenes reportedly bring the Abbott family together for a heartfelt farewell. In one emotional sequence, Jack gathers his loved ones in the Abbott living room — the same set where some of the show’s most unforgettable moments have taken place. With tears in his eyes, Jack delivers a moving speech about legacy, forgiveness, and finding peace after a lifetime of fighting battles that never seemed to end. “I spent so many years trying to win,” he says in one scene. “Now I just want to be free.” The words resonate not only with the character but also with Bergman himself, symbolizing the end of a remarkable run that shaped the history of daytime drama.

Co-stars have spoken out in tribute to Bergman’s influence both on and off screen. Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) shared that filming their final scenes together was almost unbearable. “We’ve shared laughter, fights, tears — everything,” she said. “Peter has been my rock on set. Knowing that I won’t walk into a scene and see him across from me is surreal.” Eric Braeden, who plays Victor Newman — Jack’s legendary rival — also paid tribute. “Our rivalry became part of soap history,” Braeden said. “Peter’s professionalism, his intelligence, his generosity — that’s what made it real. I’ll miss that energy.”

The departure comes at a time when The Young and the Restless is celebrating over 50 years on air, making Bergman’s exit even more poignant. For many, he represents the golden age of the series — a time when storylines were built on character depth, emotional truth, and long-term development. His portrayal of Jack Abbott earned him three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor, along with the respect and admiration of both fans and peers.

Behind the scenes, sources reveal that the show’s writers worked closely with Bergman to craft an exit that honors his legacy without permanently closing the door. “Never say never in Genoa City,” Bergman teased during an interview. “Jack’s story may be ending for now, but you never know when life might pull him back.” Still, he hinted that the reason for his break is deeply personal. “I need time to focus on my health, my family, and a few dreams I’ve postponed for too long,” he said.

Fans have already flooded social media with tributes, sharing clips of Jack’s most unforgettable moments — from his devastating confrontations with Victor to his tender scenes with Dina during her Alzheimer’s storyline. Many note that Bergman’s performance brought rare emotional realism to daytime television, often turning soap opera melodrama into something profoundly human. “He made Jack Abbott feel real,” one fan wrote. “We saw his ambition, his ego, his pain — but also his heart.”

As The Young and the Restless prepares to air Bergman’s farewell episode, the network has promised an event that will celebrate not only Jack Abbott but the man who defined him. Executive producer Josh Griffith called Bergman’s exit “bittersweet but beautiful,” saying, “Peter has given us a gift — a masterclass in acting, integrity, and heart. His final storyline is everything Jack deserves and everything our audience will