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
- All five daytime dramas see major returns for Thanksgiving week, including Ashley on Y&R, Kelly and Hayes on B&B, and JJ on DAYS.
- Several familiar faces resurface across the soaps, from Dylan on B&B to Stella, Jack Brennan, and Justine on GH.
- Notable exits include Luna on B&B and Henry on GH, while Lucas and Eric wrap their latest runs on DAYS.
The Week of November 24, 2025
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.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Lisa Yamada appears to be out as B&B’s Luna Nosawa again. The character was declared dead last week, after being struck by a car. It marks the second time that the diabolical Luna has “died” on the soap. Yamada delivered a heartfelt speech after winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Emerging Talent last October.
Sydney Bullock is back as Dylan on Tuesday, November 25. The actress briefly recurred as Hayes’ summer school teacher and made her last appearance in July. She shares scenes with Laneya Grace’s Electra.
Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) children will be on hand for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. Sophia Parras McKinley returns as Kelly, and Bryan David Garlick appears as Hayes on Wednesday, November 26.
Jennifer Gareis and John McCook get some quality airtime as Donna and Eric Forrester. The characters are back for the November holiday. McCook, who has been a major part of the CBS soap scene for 50 years, reflected on B&B’s move to a new studio last summer.
Meanwhile, Dan Martin wrapped up his brief visit as Detective Chief Baker. The LAPD officer led the manhunt for escaped convict Luna.
General Hospital Casting
In a surprise move, Daniel Goddard has been killed off on GH as Henry Dalton. The duplicitous professor met his demise at the hands of Carlo Rota’s Sidwell last week. After joining the soap last April, Goddard opened up about his thoughts on the role and his gratitude for being cast on GH.
Chris McKenna is back as Jack Brennan. The WSB honcho issues a dire warning to someone this week.
Bryce Durfee gets more airtime as Vaughn. He shares scenes with Eden McCoy’s Josslyn. Here are some interesting facts about the handsome actor.
Nazneen Contractor returns as Justine Turner. Look for the assistant district attorney to have a serious exchange with Ryan Paevey’s Nathan.
Vernee Watson pops back in as Stella Henry. Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) aunt is on the warpath on Wednesday, November 26.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Thanksgiving brings an Abbott family member back to the fold on Y&R. Eileen Davidson returns as the long-missing eldest sister, Ashley, on Wednesday, November 26. The actress made her last appearance back in June.
Beth Maitland pops back in as Traci Abbott this week. Meanwhile, Redding Munsell resurfaces as Kyle’s (Michael Mealor) son, young Harrison Abbott, too.
Michael Damian and Lauralee Bell return as Danny and Christine as the couple’s wedding celebration continues. The duo airs on Monday, November 24. Bell and Damian recently opened up about the emotional experience of filming their big TV wedding.
Cate Fairbanks is back as Tessa Porter, too. She shares sweet scenes with Michael Graziadei’s Daniel when their characters perform a special song for the newlyweds.
Tricia Cast continues her visit as Nina Webster, Christine’s longtime bestie, and Patty Weaver is back as Gina Roma, Danny’s big sister.
Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Newman Winters. She shares scenes with her TV hubby, Bryton James’ Devon, and others. Ordway addressed her new status with the soap last year.
Valarie Pettiford gets more airtime as Amy Lewis. Look for the character to be included in Nate’s (Sean Dominic) family Thanksgiving plans.
Days of our Lives Casting
Over at DAYS, the family reunion continues for the Horton-Deveraux clan. Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves receive prominent screen time as Jack and Jennifer. The duo shares scenes with Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie and others this week.
Casey Moss is back as the abovementioned supercouple’s son, JJ. He interacts with John-Paul Lavoisier’s Philip and Cherie Jimenez’s Gabi on Wednesday, November 26 and the Horton-Deveraux clan on Friday, November 28. (Did you know that Moss married his longtime love and former DAYS co-star last summer?)
Cary Christopher pops in as Thomas DiMera. He airs on Friday, November 28, opposite Ashford, Seaforth Hayes, and others.
Alice Halsey returns as Rachel Black on Monday, November 24. She shares scenes with her TV dad, Eric Martsolf’s Brady, and Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah. She also airs on Thursday, November 27.
Louis Tomeo resurfaces as Aaron Greene. His character has an awkward encounter with Raven Bowens’ Chanel on Tuesday, November 25. Here’s everything you need to know about Tomeo.
Thaao Penghlis is back as Tony DiMera. Once again, he has scenes opposite Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen.
A pair of popular leading men wrapped up their recent visits to Salem. Bryan Dattilo has completed his run as Lucas Horton, while Greg Vaughan has finished his stint as Eric Brady.
