Since its first episode aired in 1965, the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives has seen its fair share of actors joining and leaving the series. But it appears that a recently announced departure from the show will be a gain for another soap that's currently on the air.

"I never imagined I would just tell one story for the rest of my life," said the actor, who has played Chad DiMera on "Days of Our Lives" since 2014.

After 10 years playing Chad DiMera on the Peacock soap opera "Days of Our Lives," Billy Flynn is heading to CBS' "Young and the Restless" in a character not yet revealed. He credits his personal and professional growth during that time to the show that he calls "the little engine that could.

Billy Flynn explains why he decided to leave Days of Our Lives and why he's excited about joining The Young and the Restless

Billy Flynn announced he is leaving 'Days of Our Lives' after a decade to join 'The Young and the Restless' cast

Days of Our Lives actor Billy Flynn has joined the cast of CBS's long-running soap opera 'The Young and the Restless', as reported by Deadline. As per the outlet, Flynn will debut on the show sometime in the spring.