<P> Dylan McAvoy is a fictional character from the American soap opera , The Young and the Restless , portrayed by Steve Burton . Dylan first appeared on January 29 , 2013 . He is initially involved in a story arc involving Avery Bailey Clark ( Jessica Collins ) , his former lover who believes he died during the war in Afghanistan . Avery is stunned by Dylan 's return , but remains in a relationship with Nicholas Newman ( Joshua Morrow ) . Burton noted the extreme differences between Dylan and Jason Morgan . The actor was able to have a new wardrobe and look . While Jason was confined and `` Stone Cold '' , Dylan has been credited by Burton as allowing him to portray his lighter side in addition to more of his own personality . The character was later paired with Chelsea Lawson ( Melissa Claire Egan ) ; their short - lived romance received negative reviews from viewers and critics alike . </P>
<P> Dylan McAvoy is a fictional character from the American soap opera , The Young and the Restless , portrayed by Steve Burton . Dylan first appeared on January 29 , 2013 . He is initially involved in a story arc involving Avery Bailey Clark ( Jessica Collins ) , his former lover who believes he died during the war in Afghanistan . Avery is stunned by Dylan 's return , but remains in a relationship with Nicholas Newman ( Joshua Morrow ) . Burton noted the extreme differences between Dylan and Jason Morgan . The actor was able to have a new wardrobe and look . While Jason was confined and `` Stone Cold '' , Dylan has been credited by Burton as allowing him to portray his lighter side in addition to more of his own personality . The character was later paired with Chelsea Lawson ( Melissa Claire Egan ) ; their short - lived romance received negative reviews from viewers and critics alike . </P>
who played dylan on the young and the restless
who played dylan on the young and the restless
Steve Burton
Steve Burton