Scott Elrod Joins 'The Young and the Restless' as Joe Clark on October 1

Scott Elrod has joined the cast of The Young and the Restless.

Scott Elrod has joined the cast of CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless in the contract role of Joe Clark He will make his first appearance on Wednesday October 1.

Joe is the ex-husband of attorney/cooking show host Avery Clark (Jessica Collins).

Joe and Avery's marriage fell apart when Avery began her affair with war vet Dylan McAvoy (Steve Burton), but she has always felt guilty for betraying her husband.