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
- Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox headline major returns to The Young and the Restless with a high-stakes arc.
- DAYS brings back familiar faces like Justin, Bonnie, and Rachel while saying goodbye to Jack and Jennifer.
- GH keeps Spinelli front and center as multiple fan-favorite characters resurface.
- The Bold and the Beautiful spotlights Ivy as she drives drama in Electra’s love life.
- Beyond the Gates features a special appearance from Gayle King tied to a major storyline.
The Week of February 23, 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.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Shemar Moore is returning to Y&R as Malcolm Winters. The actor, who originally played the late Neil’s (Kristoff St. John) brother from 1995 to 2005 and has continued to make brief appearances throughout the years, will be back for a multi-episode story arc and has already begun filming episodes as Lily’s (Christel Khalil) biological father. Moore made his last appearance on the show in 2023 for Y&R’s 50th anniversary. Khalil shared a behind-the-scenes photo of Moore’s first day back on the set.
Joining Moore for the aforementioned story is Vivica A. Fox, who’s returning as Dr. Stephanie Simmons. Fox briefly played Stephanie from 1994 to 1995. At the time, her character dated Malcolm. According to an official release from the show, Malcolm and Stephanie’s reappearance “will have shocking and lasting implications for the residents of Genoa City.”
Melissa Ordway gets more airtime as Abby Newman Winters, while Ethan Ray Clark is back as her onscreen son, Dominic. They share scenes with Bryton James’ Devon and Sean Dominic‘s Nathan this week. Ordway recently weighed in on what it was like playing Dominic’s abduction storyline.
Matt Cohen is back on the scene as Detective Burrow. The Genoa City cop interacts with Joshua Morrow’s Nick, Sharon Case’s Sharon, Lucas Adams’ Noah, and Tamara Braun’s Sienna on Thursday, February 26.
Days of our Lives Casting
Wally Kurth and Judi Evans are back as Justin and Bonnie Kiriakis on DAYS. The couple interacts with Carson Boatman’s Johnny and Robert Scott Wilson’s Alex on Monday, February 23.
Hank Northrop gets more screen time as Liam Selejko and crosses paths with some new Salemites. He shares scenes with Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ and Marissa Reyes’ Ari on Wednesday, February 25. Northrop weighed in on how soaps are the ultimate training ground for actors.
Peter Porte continues his stint as Dimitri Von Leuschner. He has scenes with his ex Leo (Greg Rikaart) on Wednesday, February 25 and Friday, February 27. Porte reflected on his explosive return to the soap and what it’s meant to him.
Alice Halsey resurfaces as Rachel Black. Rachel Boyd’s Sophia plays hardball with the precocious character on Thursday, February 26.
Claude George Jr. appears as Officer Hansen. He interacts with Mary Beth Evans’s Kayla and Abigail Klein’s Stephanie on Monday, February 23 and Elia Cantu’s Jada and Lindsey Godfrey’s Sarah on Tuesday, February 24.
On the exit front, Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves have wrapped up their visit as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux. As always, the door has been left open for their return to Salem at another date. Check out this tribute to the longtime supercouple.
General Hospital Casting
Bradford Anderson continues to get pivotal screen time as Damian Spinelli, now that he’s in a front-burner triangle with Kirsten Storms’ Maxie and Ryan Paevey’s Nathan on GH. He shares touching scenes with Alexa Havins’s Lulu on Monday, February 23 and airs throughout the week. Anderson revealed his thoughts on the powerful storyline on an episode of That’s Awesome.
Lynn Herring is back as Lucy Coe. The formidable character finds herself with some explaining to do on Friday, February 27.
Kathleen Gati returns as Dr. Liesl Obrecht. Look for her onscreen daughter, Kelly Thiebaud’s Britt, to seek her mother’s help on Friday, February 27.
Andrew Hawkes resurfaces as Ross Cullum. The crooked WSB director questions Steve Burton’s Jason on Tuesday, February 24.
Nazneen Contractor reappears as district attorney Justine Turner. She interacts with Dominic Zamprogna’s Dante on Monday, February 23. Check out some fun facts about the GH actress.
Viron Weaver pops in as Wiley Corinthos. The tyke shares scenes with his TV mom, Katelyn McMullen’s Willow, on Monday, February 23.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Ashleigh Brewer gets prominent screentime as Ivy Forrester on B&B. Look for the character to continue to stir the pot regarding her niece Electra’s (Laneya Grace) love life on Wednesday, February 25, Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27. She shares scenes with Brayan Nicoletti’s RJ, Murielle Hilaire’s Daphne and others. Brewer recently announced some exciting personal news.
Savannah Leigh James returns as Jamie. The Forrester Creations receptionist airs on Tuesday, February 24, in scenes with Nicoletti’s RJ and Lawrence Saint-Victor’s Carter
Jade Coatsworth pops in as Kingsley. The Forrester Creations intern appears on Tuesday, February 24 opposite Nicoletti’s RJ, Saint-Victor’s Carter, and James’ Jamie.
Beyond the Gates Casting
Gayle King makes a special appearance as herself on Monday, February 23. The broadcast journalist is on hand when Anita (Tamara Tunie) decides to go public with her cancer diagnosis.
