Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: Everything You Missed In The World Of Daytime

A YR star was displaced by California wildfires; GH cast a new Nikolas; and a popular couple is returning to DAYS . Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap

Soap Opera News: Danger Zone

Eric Braeden (Victor, The Young and the Restless) and his family had to evacuate their home. Sadly, the actor found himself as one of the many affected by the California wildfires. Happily, he was back within a few days.

New Nik And Big Returns

Nikolas Cassadine lives and Marcus Coloma is playing him. Here are some details on the General Hospital newcomer.

After months away in Paris, Days of Our Lives’ Chad and Abby are finally heading home to Salem. It’s the move fans of the show have been waiting for.

Wild Days

With Gabi “acting out” big time since her husband Stefan’s death, Days of Our Lives actress Camila Banus has had to address irate fans and remind them of something. Check out the message she posted to them.

Meanwhile, DAYS’ head writer Ron Carlivati totally admits he stole the idea of Gabi controlling Julie’s pacemaker via an app on her phone. And the scribe explains exactly where he got wild plot twist.

The Bold and the Beautiful Bound

A pair of familiar faces will soon be popping up on The Bold and the Beautiful. Find out the details about The Talk host’s Sheryl Underwood’s (Emmy) pending visit, and when Todd McKee (ex-Jake) is resurfacing on the soap.

Another BB star, Denise Richards, continues to steam things up as sexpot Shauna Fulton. That is when she’s not living The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills life.

New Daytime Emmy Rules

The Daytime Emmy Awards are going through more changes. The National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences announced some new rules this week.

Tweets and Milestones

GH’s Vanessa Marcil had abandoned Twitter, after getting hacked. Find out how William Shatner inspired her to get back on the social media site.

Finola Hughes recently celebrated a birthday milestone. The actress took to Instagram to open up what it’s meant her and her thoughts about life.

Family Ties

Soap siblings Kristen Alderson and Eddie Alderson, who played Starr Manning and Matthew Buchanan on One Life to Live, suffered a sad lost. Their beloved grandmother passed away just days after turning 90.

Vincent Irizarry, last seen as Dr. Jordan Armstrong on BB, just attended a very special family reunion. While he enjoyed reconnecting with all of his children, meeting the newest member of his clan is what really stood out to him.

Off the Set

DAYS’ Lamon Archey (Eli) is tackling a new role for one night only. Soap Hub has all the specifics in case you want to make plans to check it out.

Addicted to mobile games? So, apparently, is BB’s Rena Sofer, and her devotion to Candy Crush Saga has finally paid off.