Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap The Week Of July 8-12

A Dynasty vet is heading to The Young and the Restless, baby drama means big ratings for The Bold and the Beautiful, and a soap star announces she’s married. Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world (with links) in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.

Genoa City Bound
A prominent member of the original Dynasty cast is joining The Young and the Restless. Plus, a fan favorite is returning to YR. Hint: the character is related to Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan).

Ratings Gold
Annika Noelle’s tears as Hope, who’s agonizing over losing a baby that’s actually very much alive, has meant big ratings for The Bold and the Beautiful. Check out the show’s impressive numbers.

Look Who’s Married
Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe, YR; ex-Margaux, General Hospital) has tied the knot, and you’ll never guess where. It looks like quite the destination wedding and a great time had by all.

Bye-Bye Claire
Olivia Rose Keegan’s Claire finally unraveled on Days of Our Lives. Relive the powerful episodes that exposed Claire as Salem’s resident pyromaniac. But what’s next for her strung out character — a mental ward or jail?

Citizen Cane
Aussie Daniel Goddard (Cane, Y&R) he has officially taken steps to become a U.S. citizen. And he was proud to announce it on an all-American holiday.

Parenting Podcast
Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R), her husband Justin Gaston (ex-Ben, Days) and some friends have launched a very important podcast.

Anniversaries and Appearances
Haley Pullos (Molly) has grown up before viewers eyes on GH. In fact, she just celebrated a special anniversary with the show. War vet Chris Van Etten, who plays Amy’s (Risa Dorken) brother Chet on GH, us made a special appearance on Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family.