Here is the latest comings and goings casting news for the week of October 19-23 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.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Patrika Darbo debuts as Shirley Spectra, Sally’s (Courtney Hope) grandmother, on Y&R. She arrives in Genoa City to attend her granddaughter’s wedding to Billy (Jason Thompson) on Monday, October 19. Darbo originally portrayed the character on B&B from 2017 to 2018.
Jai Rodriguez is back as premiere party planner Pietro on Monday, October 19. The former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star shares scenes with Michael Mealor’s Kyle and others throughout the week. Rodriguez last appeared on the soap in May of 2025, when his character arranged Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) lavish birthday bash.
Paxton Mishkind and Sienna Mercuri resurface as Johnny and Katie Abbott. Look for the teens to be on hand for their TV dad’s nuptials beginning Monday, October 19.
Other family members attending the Genoa City wedding include Beth Maitland as Traci Abbott, Melissa Ordway as Abby Newman Winters, and Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott. Davidson recently discussed her latest stint on the soap.
Ashley Campbell returns as Sally’s sister, Coco Spectra. The actress, who’s appearing for a short run, airs on Monday, October 19, and during the week.
Days of our Lives Casting
Lorelei Olivia Mote returns as Rachel Black on DAYS. The character receives a heartwarming visit from her mother, Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), on Monday, October 19.
There’s another poignant mother-daughter reunion on Tuesday, October 20, when Sophia finds her mother, Amy. Rachel Boyd and Shi Ne Nielson are back as Sophia and Amy Choi.
Michael Rose resurfaces as George O’Halloran. The head of DiMera Pharmaceuticals shares scenes with Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ on Monday, October 19, alerting him to the fact that Johnny (Carson Boatman) fired him.
Judi Evans reappears as Bonnie Kiriakis. She gives AlexAnn Hopkins’ Joy advice on Tuesday, October 20.
Brandon Butler gets more screen time as Mason Whitfield. The character receives good news on Tuesday, October 20. Here’s the lowdown on the DAYS newcomer.
Franco Lo Presti is back as Dante Vitali. Roman (Josh Taylor) and Marlena (Deidre Hall) meet Sami’s (Alison Sweeney) fiancé on Tuesday, October 20. The actor also shares powerful scenes opposite Feuerriegel’s EJ on Wednesday, October 21. LoPresti shared his thoughts about his character in a recent interview.
General Hospital Casting
Jequan Jackson returns as Quinn, Kai’s (Jens Austin Astrup) friend and PCU football teammate, on GH. He has a creepy interaction with Tabyana Ali’s Trina on Monday, October 19.
Kelly Kruger is back as Serena Baldwin. Look for Steve Burton’s Jason to call out her character on Monday, October 19. Here’s our take on how Kruger is fitting in as the new Serena.
Wil Travel reappears as the mysterious Jude. The actor, who debuted last Friday, connects with Kelly Thiebaud’s Britt Westbourne on Monday, October 19.
Blythe Howard gets more airtime as Monet Mitchell. Portia (Brooke Kerr) finds herself wary of the attorney on Tuesday, October 20. Meanwhile, Rick Herbst’s Ric goes toe-to-toe with Monet on Friday, October 23. Howard shared her thoughts on her mysterious new character.
Veteran star Lynn Herring pops in as Lucy Coe. Look for Jason to make the character an offer on Wednesday, October 21.
Nazneen Contractor resurfaces as Justine Turner. The Port Charles district attorney makes an intriguing offer to Drew (Cameron Mathison) on Tuesday, October 20.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
As Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Carter’s (Lawrence Saint-Victor) baby bombshell takes center stage on B&B, Naomi Matsuda is featured prominently as Dr. Li Finnegan, Finn’s (Tanner Novlan) mother. The actress airs on Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, when Li and Finn decide to investigate Steffy’s pregnancy. Check out how Matsuda transforms in her B&B alter ego.
Jennifer Gareis pops in as Donna Logan Forrester. The character is hopeful that her sisters will end their feud on Thursday, October 26. She also airs on Friday, October 23. Did you know that Gareis originally considered a completely different career path from acting?
Beyond the Gates Casting
Here comes trouble. Kandi Burruss is joining the BTG cast as Kalista Kilroy, a woman from Dani (Karla Mosley) and Bill’s (Timon Kyle Durret) past. The former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta makes her debut in Fairmont Crest this week.
