Adding some unneeded drama to his hit soap opera, Michael Muhney was fired for allegedly groping a co-star on set.

The "Young and the Restless" star got the axe when Hunter King reported that he had bullied and harassed her, fondling her on two different occasions.

Since 2009, Michael has played Adam Newman on the daytime series, while Hunter portrays Summer.

Addressing the issue in December, the 38-year-old actor shared on Twitter, "I'm so sorry. It breaks my heart to say this, but I was just let go from Y&R. My last day on set is this Thursday. My last air date will be Jan 30th. I'm going to take some private time with my wife & kids, as I am most concerned for their well-being..."