Two General Hospital leading men are back; a newcomer will turn up the heat on The Young and the Restless; and a primetime star’s Days of our Lives debut date is announced… Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.
Soap Opera News: Casting Moves
Réal Andrews is back as General Hospital’s Marcus Taggert, after a brief hiatus, and the actor has exciting storyline news to share with fans. Plus, Chad Brannon (ex-Zander) shared video footage of his mysterious return to the soap.
Kyle’s baby drama story is about to heat up on The Young and the Restless. Newcomer Elizabeth Leiner has been tapped to stir the pot as his ex, Tara Locke.
Days of our Lives fans waiting for Jackée Harry’s arrival as Paulina got some good news from the soap’s head writer Ron Carlivati. Here’s her first air date.
Oh, Baby!
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy, The Bold and the Beautiful) is days away from delivering her second child. But is she expecting a boy or a girl?
Josh Swickard (Chase, GH) and his wife, Lauren, revealed that they’re having their first child. And the bundle of joy is coming sooner than you might think.
Love Stories
Courtney Hope (Sally, The Young and the Restless) and Chad Duell (Michael, GH) have taken their real-life relationship. Find out all about their engagement.
Galen Gering (Rafe, DAYS) has spent over two decades celebrating Valentine’s Day with his wife, Jenna, You’ll want to read the love note he shared with her on social media.
Let’s Talk
Marci Miller’s endured some major heartache as DAYS’ Abigail of late, but she isn’t about to crumble. The actress spoke out about her character’s plan to take down Gwen with a little help from Gabi.
Need a reason to laugh? Linsey Godfrey (Sarah, DAYS) posted a series of Instagram videos dubbed “Favorite Stories About My Southern Momma,” and they’re a hoot.
A kiss isn’t just a kiss. Sharon Case (Sharon, YR) previewed that surprise liplock between former lovers Sharon and Adam.
Talking COVID
Eric Braeden (Victor, YR) checked in about his second COVID vaccine and explained what went down after the shot. Meanwhile, co-star Doug Davidson (Paul) discusses life during the pandemic.
Tajh Bellow (TJ, GH) reached out to his fanbase for support. His beloved mother just had emergency surgery.
Branching Out
Missing Greg Vaughan as DAYS’ Eric? You can catch him in the Hallmark movie Valentine’s Again, which is currently on demand.
GH’s Kim Delaney took a break from her role as Jackie Templeton to star in a new Lifetime movie. It’s the ripped-from-the-headlines film Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother’s Hunt for Justice.
Pop Quiz
After crossing over from BB to YR, actor Diamont decided to test viewers’ knowledge of his two daytime characters. Are you ready to take the Brad vs. Bill quiz?
Saying Goodbye
Soap opera vet Christopher Pennock, who appeared on Dark Shadows, General Hospital, and Guiding Light, has died. The actor was 76.
YR alum Michael Muhney (ex-Adam) recently endured the loss of his stepfather. Now, sadly, another of his beloved family members has passed on.
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