 Previously, Rylan was known for her three-year portrayal of Lizzie Spaulding on "Guiding Light".In December 2011, Rylan took a maternity leave and was absent from the soap opera for several weeks.In September 2012, it was announced that Rylan had been let go from "The Young and the Restless" reportedly due to budgetary cuts, with her last airdate on October 23, 2012.