Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: BIG Returns, Major Milestones, And Stunning Controversies!

A General Hospital controversy was squashed, four more DAYS comebacks, and a special YR goodbye. Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world –with links, in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.

DiMera Comebacks
Days of Our Lives is welcoming back Billy Flynn (Chad) and Kate Mansi (Abigail), and we’ve got the details. Plus, Thaao Penghlis (Tony/Andre) is heading home to Salem along with leading lady Leann Hunley (Anna).

Backstage Controversy?
Jon Lindstrom (Kevin/Ryan) shut down those backstage rivalry rumors at General Hospital with this special photo. You’ll see one lady who might want to make Ryan’s life miserable in the afterlife.

Saying Hello
Anna and Finn happy at last? Not so fast. Rebecca Budig’s return as Hayden is sure to change everything. There’s a new heartthrob heading to The Young and Restless. Check out the lowdown on actor Tyler Johnson.

…And Goodbye
The YR cast shared their special goodbyes to Gina Tognoni, who’s taped her final scenes as Phyllis. Meanwhile, Marci Miller (ex-Abigail) bid a final farewell to DAYS.

Emmy Talk
Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) revealed his secret to winning this year’s Outstanding Lead Actor Daytime Emmy, while the DAYS casting director explained what led to her victory. Patricia Bethune (ex-Mary Pat, GH), who nabbed the Outstanding Guest Performer trophy, received special kudos from the actor who ended it all.

Twitter Scare
TK Weaver (Danny, GH) had his Twitter account compromised in a very frightening way, forcing his parents to step in. It’s a warning to parents everywhere of the dangers of social media.

Nina Times Two
Nina present, Michelle Stafford, crossed paths with Nina future, Cynthia Watros, backstage at GH, and they snapped a photo to capture the moment. We will see the switch sometime this summer.

Mom Milestones
Nancy Lee Grahn’s (Alexis, GH) daughter Kate just released a song that has her GH castmates raving. Plus, the actress revealed a backstage story from a memorable primetime guest spot. Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R) celebrated at major mom moment.

All Grown Up And Birthday Time
Former Days star Lauren Boles (ex-Ciara) is all grown up and you won’t believe who she looks like. Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla, Y&R) and Peter Reckell (ex-Bo, Days) celebrated their special day.