The former The Young and the Restless star is a new dad!
Sean Carrigan, beloved by The Young and the Restless fans for his role as Dr. Ben “Stitch” Rayburn, has officially become a dad! Carrigan and his fiancé, Jazmin Tempske, welcomed their first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 together — daughter Susan Maxine Carrigan — on August 25, 2025. Both mom and 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 are healthy, and the family is soaking in every precious first moment.
A Real-Life Plot Twist
The happy news comes just months after Carrigan surprised fans with the announcement that he and Tempske were expecting. Back in the spring, he shared a playful Instagram post captioned “Knocked Up,” alongside the reveal of their daughter’s name-to-be. That post sparked an outpouring of excitement from fans and colleagues alike, including Y&R co-stars Brytni Sarpy (Elena Dawson), Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott), and Michael Roark (Travis Crawford), who all chimed in with warm congratulations.
Now, with Susan Maxine’s arrival, Carrigan’s followers are celebrating this sweet new chapter even more enthusiastically. Messages of love and well-wishes continue to pour in, proving just how deeply the actor is cherished by both his soap family and his fans.
Stitch’s Soap Past vs. Carrigan’s New Beginning
For longtime Y&R viewers, Carrigan’s real-life milestone carries extra resonance. His character, Stitch, was embroiled in plenty of dramatic storylines during his Genoa City run, including a shocking arc that saw him kidnap Mariah (Camryn Grimes) while she was pregnant with Abby’s (Melissa Ordway) and Devon’s (Bryton James) 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦.
Those tense and emotional plots now contrast beautifully with Carrigan’s real-world journey into fatherhood, reminding fans that sometimes life writes the happiest scripts of all.
Fans Celebrate the New Arrival
News Susan Maxine’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 has already been met with heartfelt support from across the soap community.
“Best news evah!!!” one fan gushed, while others praised the actor’s openness in sharing such a special moment.
For many, the announcement feels like watching a favorite character get a happy ending — except this time, it’s the actor himself stepping into a new role: proud father.
As Carrigan and Tempske adjust to life as a family of three, their fans are sure to be cheering them on every step of the way. Soap Hub sends its congratulations to the happy couple on their beautiful new addition!
