Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Your Latest Casting News

Who’s coming and who’s going from the casts of The Bold and the Beautiful (BB), Days of Our Lives (Days), General Hospital (GH), and The Young and the Restless (YR)?

Here’s a list of the top exit and entrance news from all four daytime dramas. Find out if any of your favorite performers from yesteryear are returning to the shows you follow, or if any new actors or actresses have been cast in contract, recurring, or day player roles. Here’s the latest casting news from all the soaps.

Soap Opera Comings And Goings

The week of January 4, 2021
On Days of Our Lives, Angelo Tiffe returns as Angelo Vitali, Ava’s cousin (Tamara Braun), on Wednesday, January 6. Look for the character to interact with Stephen Nichols’ Steve and Drake Hogestyn’s John. Tiffe last appeared on the soap in 2017.

Vanessa Williams is back as Valerie Grant on Thursday, January 7. She’ll share scenes with TV son Lamon Archey’s Eli and Sal Stowers’ Valerie.

Chandler Massey wrapped up his holiday visit as Will Horton, who headed back to Arizona. Meanwhile, his TV husband, Freddie Smith, is done after a quick video visit as Sonny Kiriakis.

Over at The Young and the Restless, Jason Canela finished his short return as Arturo Rosales. The character headed home to Miami after officiating at his brother Rey (Jordi Vilasuso) and Sharon’s (Sharon Case) wedding.

Eva LaRue, who popped up in two video calls to Rey and Sharon, also wrapped her brief appearance on the soap. And Melissa Claire Egan’s (Chelsea) real-life husband, Matt Katrosar, was in and out as Paramedic Egan.

Bringing the Drama

More than five decades of gripping drama has kept the daytime sudser on the air as other soap operas were axed. It is one of only four remaining soap operas currently on the air. The other three daytime dramas include Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless (YR), and The Bold and the Beautiful (BB). GH airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for air times.