Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Shocking Exit, Couples Return, Vets Back

Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.

The Week of November 25, 2024

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

A pair of supercouples are returning to DAYS for the Thanksgiving holiday. Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves return as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux on Thursday, November 28. The duo interacts with Billy Flynn’s Chad, AnnaLynne McCord’s Cat, and Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie. Ashford last appeared on the soap in August. Reeves hasn’t aired as Jennifer since 2021. During her absence, Cady McClain filled in as Jennifer.

In addition, Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers are back as Eli and Lani Grant too. Look for the twosome to show up on James Reynolds’ Abe and Jackee Harry’s Paulina’s doorstep on Thursday, November 28. . Archey also shares scenes with Susan Seaforth Hayes. The pair made their last visit to Salem in 2023.

Kristian Alfonso resurfaces as Hope Williams Brady on Friday, November 29. The character is back for her father, Doug’s passing, and will air for a few episodes. 

Alfonso will be joined by her onscreen son. Brandon Beemer returns as Shawn Brady on Friday, November 29.

In addition, joining Eli and Lani on their Salem visit will be the couple’s twins, played by a pair of real-life twins. Dion and Raegen Yancy are back to share the duties as young Jules Grant, while Zyair and Zamir Ashford take over the role of Carver Grant. 

The Young and the Restless

Jess Walton continues her Genoa City visit as Jill Abbott on Y&R. She’ll share heated scenes with her onscreen son, Jason Thompson’s Billy on Tuesday, November 26

Valarie Pettiford is back as Amy Lewis on Wednesday, November 27.  The character interacts with Sean Dominic’s Nate and Zuleyka Silver’s Audra. 

The Abbott family’s Thanksgiving features appearances by Christopher Cousins as Dr. Alan Laurent and Redding Munsell as young Harrison Abbott. Both actors appear on Wednesday, November 27, in scenes with Peter Bergman’s Jack, Eileen Davidson’s Ashley, Beth Maitland’s Traci, Susan Walters’ Diane, and Michael Mealor’s Kyle.

Meanwhile, Judah Mackey gets more screen time at the Newman clan’s celebration as Connor. The actor is part of a gathering at the ranch along with his TV parents, Mark Grossman’s Adam and Melissa Claire Egan’s Chelsea on Wednesday, November 27. 

Linden Ashby returns as the late Cameron Kirsten. Once again, he’ll be tormenting Sharon Case’s Sharon.

General Hospital

Jeff Kober is back on the GH scene as Laura’s (Genie Francis) wayward brother, Cyrus Renault. Look for Jonathan Jackson’s Lucky to confront his uncle on Wednesday, November 27.

Randal Miles has been portraying Dr. Redmond. The character is a medico at the facility where Lulu (Alexa Havens) was moved after her transplant surgery.  

In a surprising announcement, Chad Duell is exiting GH as Michael Corinthos. The soap’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, weighed in on the possibility of recasting Michael.

The Bold and the Beautiful

Aaron D. Spears is thrust into action as ace attorney Justin Barber. The Bold and the Beautiful veteran airs on Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27.

Ashleigh Brewer pops back in as Ivy Forrester. She appears on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26.

Christian Weissman returns as Remy Pryce. He shares scenes with Laneya Grace’s Electra on Monday, November 25 and with Sean Kanan’s Deacon on Tuesday, November 26.