Richard Burgi FIRED For Accidentally Breaking COVID-19 Protocol

“The Young and the Restless” fans are upset to see Richard Burgi go.

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Burgi tested positive for COVID-19 around Christmas after visiting family.

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He followed the CDC’s recommendation isolation time of five days.

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He didn’t realize the show has a stricter isolation policy of ten days.

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He tested negative twice at the studio, but he still broke their strict policy.

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As a result, they fired him from the show.

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His character, Ashland Locke, has already been replaced by Robert Newman.

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Burgi was gracious and wished the actor “a wonderful time.”

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He says he has nothing “but good memories and good wishes” for the show.

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