Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all five daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and Beyond the Gates.
Key Takeaways
- Familiar villains and legacy characters resurfaced across DAYS, GH, and Y&R, driving investigations, reunions, and emotional fallout.
- Abby and Devon remained central on Y&R as the search for Dominic intensified, while multiple guest arcs continued or wrapped on B&B and GH.
- A major crossover was announced, with six Y&R characters set to appear on Beyond the Gates later this summer.
The Week of February 2, 2026
Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.
Days of our Lives Casting
Louis Sorel continues her guest stint as DAYS’ formidable Vivian Alamain. The diabolical villainess finds herself in the hot seat on Tuesday, February 3. Sorel is back for three episodes. Find out what the actress’s most memorable moment was from her years on the soap.
Peter Porte returns as the dastardly Dimitri Von Leuschner. He interacts with Greg Rikaart on Tuesday, February 3, as Dimitri dares Leo to give in.
Lamon Archey is back as Eli Grant. The former Salem cop helps Rafe (Galen Gering) question Vivian on Tuesday, February 3, and discovers new information on Wednesday, February 4. Here’s a look at Archey having some fun behind the scenes at the soap.
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return as Tony and Anna DiMera. The couple is on hand to pay their respects to the late Stefano on Friday, February 6.
Stacy Haiduk makes another appearance as the quirky Susan Banks. She airs on Tuesday, February 3.
Hank Northrop gets more screen time as Liam Selejko. The character shares scenes with Gering’s Rafe on Monday, February 2, and James Reynolds’ Abe on Wednesday, February 4. Northrop, who’s the real-life son of former DAYS star Wayne Northrop (ex-Roman) and General Hospital‘s Lynn Herring (Lucy), reports that his work on the soap is the ultimate acting training ground.
Alice Halsey resurfaces as the incorrigible Rachel Black. She interacts with Rachel Boyd’s Sophia, Leo Howard’s Tate, and Eric Martsolf’s Brady on Thursday, February 5.
Kim Hawthorne appears as Dr. Gregory, Rachel’s doctor on Thursday, February 5. She shares scenes with Boyd and Ashley Puzemis’ Holly.
General Hospital Casting
Rick Hearst, who’s been MIA as Ric Lansing, is back on the GH scene. Look for the attorney to share scenes with Maurice Benard’s Sonny on Monday, February 2. Hearst recently opened up about his character’s long-awaited reconnection with his estranged brother.
Carolyn Hennesy returns as Diane Miller. The attorney voices her suspicions on Tuesday, February 3. Hennesy has been on the mend since breaking her leg last year, and updated fans on her progress.
Paige Herschell airs as Jacinda on Friday, February 6, when the character catches up with Kristina (Kate Mansi). Herschel has enjoyed her run on the soap and openly discussed what it’s meant to her.
Andrew Hawkes is back as Ross Cullum. The duplicitous character is Jack’s (Chris McKenna) WSB superior and has been conspiring with Carlos Rota’s Sidwell.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Ray Wise continues his Y&R guest run as Ian Ward. The former cult leader leads Camryn Grimes’ Mariah into more trouble on Monday, February 2. Grimes shared her thoughts about working with the veteran actor.
Matt Cohen resurfaces as Detective Burrow. The LA cop shares scenes with Sharon Case’s Sharon, Bryton James’ Devon, and others on Thursday, February 5. Cohen joined the Y&R fold after stints on and GH and Supernatural.
Melissa Ordway gets prominent airtime as Abby Newman Winters. The actress, who was taken off contract in 2025, appears on Monday, February 2, and throughout the week as Abby and Devon seek help to find Dominic.
Ethan Ray Clark pops in as Dominic Winters, Abby and Devon’s son. The tyke shares scenes with Ward’s Ian and Grimes’s Mariah on Monday, February 2.
Cate Fairbanks is back as Tessa Porter. She has a poignant conversation with Case’s Sharon on Tuesday, January 3 and airs on Thursday, February 5.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Ashleigh Brewer continues to stir the pot as Ivy Forrester, Electra’s (Laneya Grace) meddling aunt, on B&B. She airs on Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3. (Brewer recently wed her longtime boyfriend last December.)
On the exit front, Morgan Fairchild wrapped up her role as Dottie, Jim J. Bullock as Bruno, Spencer Pratt as Rich, and Ariel D. King as Harmony. The quartet was part of Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Electra’s business trip to San Francisco.
Beyond the Gates
There’s another CBS soap crossover in the works. Six stars from The Young and the Restless will be bringing their characters to BTG’s Fairmont Crest this summer. Namely, Eric Braeden’s Victor, Peter Bergman’s Jack, Michael Mealor’s Kyle, Susan Walters’s Diane, Bryton James’ Devon, and Melissa Ordway’s Abby. The episodes are set to air in June.
