Soap Opera Comings and Goings April 27-May 1: Michael Roark and Ashleigh Brewer are Out An actor is shockingly written off, while key actresses return on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro April 26, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Conner Floyd Debuts as Major Stars Return Across Daytime There’s a big debut and popular actresses are returning to soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro April 19, 2026
Laura Wright and Vincent Irizarry Join David Duchovny’s Soapy Satire Vincent Irizarry and Laura Wright are joining a cast of soap greats in David Duchovny’s new project. By Chanel Adams April 13, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Big Comeback, Special Guest Stars There’s a major return and special guest appearances on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro April 10, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings April 6-10: Surprise Returns, Another Recast There are some surprise returns and a role is recast on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro April 05, 2026
Soaps Are Having a Moment and It’s About Time A spotlight has been shined on soaps and their very deserving stars. By Rachelle Lewis March 30, 2026
How Ron Carlivati Went From Lawyer to Powerhouse Behind GH, DAYS, OLTL and BTG Ron Carlivati talks about his prolific soap opera career on the Soapy podcast with Greg Rikaart and Rebecca Budig. By Chanel Adams March 25, 2026
Y&R’s Courtney Hope and Other Soap Stars Pay Tribute to Chuck Norris Courtney Hope honored late star Chuck Norris. By Carol Cassada March 23, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Actress Exits, Couple Returns A popular couple returns, while an actress makes a surprise exit on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro March 22, 2026
Soap Opera Critics Review Hits and Misses: Top 10 Moments of the Week March 16-20 This week, soaps delivered high-stakes drama, emotional breakthroughs, and a few head-scratching missteps you won’t want to miss. By Tina Charles March 21, 2026
53rd Daytime Emmy Awards Set for October 30 as Submissions Open With Major Changes The 2026 Daytime Emmys are here, and major rule changes could shake up nominations and winners. By Rachel Dillin March 19, 2026
Morgan Fairchild Shares Untold Stories From Her Career and Bold and the Beautiful Return On the latest episode of the Soapy podcast with Greg Rikaart and Rebecca Budig, Morgan Fairchild dished on her long-spanning career and big return to… By Chanel Adams March 18, 2026
That’s Susan Lucci Playing Keanu Reeves’ Mom in Apple TV’s Outcome Daytime royalty meets Hollywood elite as Susan Lucci is cast as Keanu Reeves’ mother in the upcoming Apple TV dark comedy Outcome. By Chanel Adams March 17, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Big Debut, Comebacks and Guest Spots A recast debuts and there are big comebacks and guest spots on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro March 15, 2026
Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathe Revisit Their Guiding Light Roots on Michelle Obama’s Podcast Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe reflect on their soap opera beginnings, sharing the lessons they learned while filming Guiding Light. By Chanel Adams March 12, 2026
John Oliver Makes Passionate Plea For a ‘Juicy’ Soap Opera Role After his surprising pitch on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver is gunning for a soap opera role. But which daytime show is waiting for him? By Chanel Adams March 09, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Leading Ladies and Hero Return, Stellar Kid Exits Leading ladies and a hero return to soap operas, while a stellar kid exits. By Janet Di Lauro March 08, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Recast, Return, and Reappearances There is a surprise recast, a big return and key reappearances on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro March 01, 2026
Actress Jonelle Allen Talks Generations & Filming Her Iconic Catfight With Vivica A. Fox on Soapy Jonelle Allen revisits Generations’ groundbreaking legacy and the unforgettable catfight that still has fans talking decades later. By Chanel Adams February 26, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Huge Return, Fan Favorites Back A huge star is returning and fan favorites are back on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro February 22, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Huge Exit, Stunning Hiatus, and Leads Returning There’s a huge exit, a stunning hiatus, and lead stars returning on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro February 15, 2026
Soap Opera Critics Review Hits and Misses: Top 10 Moments of the Week February 9-13 Here are the latest hits and misses from the worlds of B&B, BTG, DAYS, GH, AND Y&R! By Tina Charles February 14, 2026
As The Wold Turns and Dawson’s Creek’s James Van Der Beek Dies At 48 James Van Der Beek, the actor who rose to fame as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek and later appeared on As the World Turns, has… By Bryan Beckley February 11, 2026
Susan Lucci’s Latest Memoir Has Fans Asking One Question About All My Children Susan Lucci’s new memoir is prompting fresh conversation among fans, not just about her life and legacy, but about whether Erica Kane could ever return… By Bryan Beckley February 03, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Beloved Family, Loathed Villains Return Beloved family members and loathed villains return on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro February 01, 2026
The Golden Pear Affair Is Here! How to Watch P&G’s Micro Soap Opera Join Sofia Ramirez on an adventure to save Nina, her jewel thief of a twin sister. By Sabrina Reed January 28, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Fan Fave Villains and Heroine Returning Fan favorite villains and a heroine are returning to soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro January 25, 2026
International Soap Star Barry Conrad Just Made A Big Move Barry Conrad is ready to take the Big Apple by storm! By Bryan Beckley January 22, 2026
Brian Gaskill Looks Back on a Lifetime of Soaps and Why His Return to the Stage Feels Personal Brian Gaskill returns to the stage. By Bryan Beckley January 21, 2026
Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Firings and Stunning Comeback There are big firings and a stunning comeback on soap operas. By Janet Di Lauro January 18, 2026
