Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: Big Returns!

Some fan favorites are heading back to daytime and a former soap star has released a must-read tell-all book. Want all the details? Here’s everything you missed over the last seven days in the Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap.

The Comeback Trail
A popular Cassadine is returning to General Hospital and so is a doctor with a mean streak. Hint: she’s really “britchy.”

Big Book News
Check out part one of our interview with Thom Bierdz, remembered as Phillip Chancellor III on Y&R, previewing his new book about his life and time on the CBS soap.

On the Homefront
Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, Days of Our Lives) took the first legal steps to adopt the young boy she and her husband have been fostering for two years.

Meanwhile, Martha Madison (Belle, Days) spoke out about Frontotemporal Dementia and how the disease that has affected her family.

Speaking Out
Linsey Godfrey (ex-Caroline, The Bold and the Beautiful; soon-to-be Sarah, Days) shared her heartbreaking story about being sexually assaulted and why she didn’t report it.

Bobbie Branches Out
Her days on General Hospital may be scarce, but Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie) will be getting lots of screen time courtesy of her new gig on TLC.
Farewell to a Legend
A veteran Days star, prominent during the soap’s glorious 80s and 90s, has passed away.

Love Is in the Air
Justin Gaston (ex-Ben, Days) shared his special feelings about his wife Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R) on their anniversary.

Meanwhile, Maurice Benard (Sonny, General Hospital) offered a loving tribute to his wife Paula on her birthday.

Milestone Birthdays
Two daytime actors, A Martinez (ex-Cruz, Santa Barbara) and Josh Taylor (Roman, Days) celebrated big birthdays.