Bold and the Beautiful alum, Ashley Jones, is about to check another CBS soap off her checklist. The soap veteran once starred on The Young and the Restless before taking on the role of Dr. Bridget Forrester on B&B. And now she’s joining Beyond the Gates. Here’s some more casting news, including recurring and guest star appearances for the week of April 20-24.
Key Takeaways
- Ashley Jones joins Beyond the Gates in a mysterious role.
- Familiar faces return, stirring romance, rivalries, and fresh tension across Fairmont Crest.
B&B Alum Joins BTG
The announcement that Jones had joined BTG came soon after fans noticed the actress on the set of BTG in a video that cast member Maurice P. Kerry posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. She was there to help the cast and crew celebrate the show’s exciting two-year renewal.
No word on who she’ll play or when she will make her big debut. In addition to B&B and Y&R, Ashley Jones has also starred on ABC’s General Hospital.
Comings & Goings: The Week of April 20, 2026
Several familiar faces will pop up next week, including a couple we haven’t seen in a minute.
For example, Ben Gavin returns as Derek, the former firefighter who is now the free clinic’s general manager. On Monday, April 20, Derek and his ex-fiancée, Ashley (Jen Jacob), get into an argument about her current boyfriend, Jordi Vilasuso’s Grayson. BTG’s weekly video preview reveals that Grayson will also be back at least once later in the week.
On Tuesday, Alex Alegria’s character, Tomas, uses his skills to get fresh intel about Dominique Madison’s Lynette, a character who recently disappeared. Alegria will also be back on Wednesday, when Tomas romances Kat. Meanwhile, Shanice materializes on that same day when she and Ted have an important discussion. So look out for Ernestine Johnson to make an appearance.
On April 23, Kenjah’s character has a lot going for her these days. Not only is Madison a neurologist who has also earned a prestigious position in a research fellowship that studies Parkinson’s disease. She’s marrying Dani’s and Bill’s. daughter Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla). She’s being sued for malpractice. And next week, Madison is in scenes with Vernon (Clifton Davis), who recently asked her for her medical help.
In other Thursday news, Ren’s the guy who roughed up Jacob to teach him a lesson. Donny Carrington, who plays Ren, is back to share some news with Jacob and Smitty. News that will make them panic.
We haven’t seen Ashley’s mother in a while. Be prepared to see Jan again when Jerri Tubbs finally returns on Friday, April 24. Also doing duty on the 24th are Robert Christopher Riley’s Carlton and Greg Vaughan’s Kial. You know what that means. We’re getting treated to another round of Nicole’s chaotic love life.
MORE: Here’s what’s coming up on the Monday, April 20 episode of BTG.
