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 January 13, 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 Young and the Restless
Estranged relatives are about to have a surprise and not-so-happy reunion. Look for Colleen Zenk and Hayley Erin to share the screen as Aunt Jordan and Claire this week. They’ll have scenes together on Tuesday, January 14, Wednesday, January 15, and Friday, January 17.
Meanwhile, Ray Wise is back as the dastardly Ian Ward. Look for the character’s revenge against Sharon (Sharon Case) to take a dangerous turn on Tuesday, January 14.
Redding Munsell is back as young Harrison Abbott. The adorable tyke airs in scenes with Allison Lanier’s Summer, Michael Mealor’s Kyle, and Haley Erin’s Claire on Monday, January 13.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Jamison Belushi, the daughter of actor Jim Belushi, pops back in to B&B as April, the hospital lab technician. She airs on Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 14.
Naomi Matsuda gets significant screen time as Dr. Li Finnegan this week. Finn’s (Tanner Novlan) mother appears on Monday, January 13, Tuesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 16.
Also, Romy Park is back as Li’s sister, Poppy Nozawa. She’ll share scenes with Matsuda on Monday, January 13 and Thursday, January 16.
General Hospital
James Patrick Stuart and Scarlett Fernandez have been written off GH for now as Valentin Cassadine and his daughter, Charlotte. However, there’s more to come. Expect to see the pair back this year when Anna (Finola Hughes) attempts to extricate her former lover from the deep trouble he’s gotten himself into.
Carlo Rota is back and getting more airtime as Jenz Sidwell. Now that the character has purchased Wyndemere, he’ll be featured as the new villain in Port Charles.
Mercedes Lopez Renard has been playing Colette Moreau. The WSB operative has been reporting to Jack (Charles Mesure) and recently attempted to take out Valentin.
Days of our Lives
Derek Yates is back as Kerry, Javi’s (Al Calderon) current flame and Leo’s (Greg Rikaart) ex, on DAYS. The character airs on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17. He’ll interact with Deidre Hall’s Marlena, Rikaart, and Calderon.
Finley Rose Slater pops in as Rachel Black. Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Kristen’s (Stacy Haiduk) daughter appears on Thursday, January 16, when her mother catches her acting out.
Madelyn Kientz returns as Sophia. The pregnant teen airs on Friday, January 17.
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