Y&R’s Former Fenmore, Max Ehrich Arrested. You’ll Be Outraged When You Know What He’s Been Doing

Former The Young and the Restless star Max Ehrich, who portrayed Fenmore Baldwin, was arrested on Tuesday, October 7, for domestic violence. The actor, who appeared on the CBS soap from 2012 to 2015, was charged with one count of battery on a person 65 years of age or older after allegedly assaulting his mother.

Key Takeaways

• Max Ehrich was arrested in Florida on October 7.
• He faces charges of battery against a person 65 or older.
• The alleged victim is his mother, with the incident reportedly livestreamed.
• Ehrich previously earned four Daytime Emmy nominations during his soap run.

Details of the Arrest

TMZ was the first to break the news of the arrest, which was later confirmed by Us Weekly. Ehrich was taken into custody in Florida after police responded to a domestic violence call. Reports indicate that the incident occurred during a live social media stream.

The actor was released on Wednesday, October 8, after posting $1,000 bail. TMZ further reported the charges included one count of battery on a person 65 years or older.

Y&R Legacy and Career Highlights

Ehrich is best remembered by soap fans for his time as Fenmore, the son of Michael (Christian Le Blanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman). He joined the show in 2012 and remained until 2015, with the character becoming central to several major storylines, including a bullying arc that earned widespread attention. During his run, Ehrich earned four Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Younger Actor.

High-Profile Romance With Demi Lovato

Outside of soaps, Ehrich made headlines in 2020 for his whirlwind romance with singer Demi Lovato. The couple announced their engagement in July after only four months together. Lovato shared a lengthy Instagram post at the time, calling Ehrich her “partner” and praising their relationship.

The engagement ended abruptly that September. Ehrich suggested in a social media post that he learned about the breakup through the press, writing, “Imagine finding out the status of your relationship through a tabloid.”

Music and Other Projects

In addition to acting, Ehrich is a musician. After his split from Lovato, he released the single “Afraid,” which reflected the emotional toll of heartbreak.

While he stepped away from daytime TV, soap fans continue to remember his time on The Young and the Restless. Now, however, his name is back in the headlines for troubling reasons connected to this week’s arrest.