Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: Legends, Lessons, and the Lowdown

Another All My Children alum is heading to General Hospital; Days of our Lives star reacts to storyline shocker; and a leading lady live tweets during a special episode… Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.

AMC Alum to GH

Home and Family co-host and All My Children alum Cameron Mathison (ex-Ryan) has nabbed a new role on General Hospital. Here’s what we know, so far.

Leading Ladies Get Candid

Marci Miller weighed in on Abigail’s reaction to Gwen’s (Emily O’Brien) pregnancy in an interview with Soap Hub. Plus, she discussed how it affects a reunion with Chad (Billy Flynn).

GH’s Nancy Lee Grahn live-tweeted with fans during the soap’s recent Alexis-centric episode that saw her character head off to Pentonville prison. Here’s what she had to say about it.

Drama Queen?

Reylynn Caster, the new Faith Newman on The Young and the Restless, spoke out about her first daytime role. Find out why she’s been “wanting to do drama for so long.”

Mom’s the Word, and Dad, Too

Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) had some happy news to share. She and her husband, Matt Katrosar, a TV executive, who’s made some appearances on the soap, are expecting their first child.

Meanwhile, GH’s Josh Swickard (Chase) and his wife, Lauren, have welcomed their first child. They shared some photos of their beautiful daughter, Savannah, too.

Talking Legends

Joshua Morrow (Nick, YR) knows a few things about daytime legends. He’s been working with a pair of them for decades and calls them “two of the most iconic television actors in the history of the world.”

Lessons Learned

Mishael Morgan (Amanda, YR) spoke out about her emergency eye surgery, last March. She’s grateful to be improving and appreciates the lessons she’s learned.

Happy Anniversary

Kelly Moneymaker, the wife of Days icon Peter Reckell, sent her hubby a special anniversary wish. You won’t believe how long this duo has been happily together.

Vaccinated Stars

Count General Hospital’s Maurice Benard (Sonny) and The Bold and the Beautiful’s Rena Sofer (Quinn) among the daytime stars who have received the COVID-19 vaccines. The two actors documented their entire experience. Check it out here and here.

In Other Projects

Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla, YR) will be reuniting with her former Genoa City son, Bryton James (Devon). The actor will be guesting on her BET+ series, The Rich and the Ruthless.

Donny Boaz (ex-Chance, YR) has a new movie making its streaming premiere. He gave fans the lowdown on the project on social media.

YR’s Loren Lott and Nichelle Nichols are teaming up in Star Trek Renegades Ominara. And, surprisingly, they’ll be playing the same character at different times.

Bryan Craig, who met his demise as GH’s Morgan Corinthos, has a film debuting next month, American Fighter. He shared a preview of the flick, and it’s powerful.

Former Days star John de Lancie (ex-Eugene) is returning to the Star Trek Universe. He’ll appear in the spinoff series, Picard.

Designing Woman

BB’s Ashley Jones (Bridget) is launching her first jewelry collection. Jones posted the news on Instagram while announcing her appearance on Australia and New Zealand’s TV shopping channel.

Promoting Positivity

Precious Way (Chanel, Days) doled out some sage advice via Twitter. Namely, how to choose your words carefully and speak out positively.

Family Day

Darin Brooks (Wyatt, BB) and his wife Kelly Kruger (Eva, BB) took their daughter Everleigh on a fun adventure to meet a sweet horse named Cocoa. Kruger even shared some sweet photos from their family outing.