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Tonya Lee Williams will return to The Young and the Restless later this month in a unique fashion:

The actress and show executives reached a deal that will allow Williams to appear on the soap opera without a contract.

It's been three years since Williams appeared on The Young and the Restless. Her character, Dr. Olivia Barber Hastings, has spent the last few years in Africa.

Williams says the commitments outside o television prevented her from returning on a more full-time basis.

"I won't sign a long-term contract because of my film career and Reel World Festival responsibilities," the actress said. "But I'd pull a Tracey Bregman and continue in good faith."

Williams founded ReelWorld in 2001 in order to create opportunities for diverse talent in Canada.

Here's a fun The Young and the Restless spoiler:

Tonya Lee Williams is cominng back to the show in the role of Olivia Barber Hastings. She hasn't been seen since dropping in to assist Neil after Dru's death over a year ago on the show.

The actress hasn't signed a long-term contract, but we've learned that she'll be back in late September for a bit.

Tonya Lee Williams will take part in"High Tea at Noon" at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, February 16, 2008.

ReelWorld Film Festival and Community Programs, a leading portal for Canadian filmmakers, is sponsoring the event. Williams - who plays Olivia on The Young and the Restless - is the founder and President of ReelWorld, which was established in 2001.

The event is a special luncheon and handbag auction charity.

You may purchase tickets via credit card by contacting the ReelWorld office at (416) 598-7933. Tickets can also be availed through email (events@reelworld.ca) or Paypal to the order joseph@reelworld.ca.

Single tickets cost $125, while Executive Sponsorship for a table of 8 costs $1,500.