Soap Opera Comings and Goings Week of April 20

Soap Opera News has the latest soap opera comings and goings for the week of April 20! Major exits. This week’s news includes some returns and new faces for Days of Our Lives, more news for Beyond the Gates, and more. Here are all the details on who’s in and who’s out on your favorite daytime dramas.

Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?

• Ben Gavin returns as Derek Baldwin. Expect some fireworks this week as he and Ashley have a very heated exchange regarding Grayson.
• Jordi Vilasuso is back as Grayson Perez, but things take a dark turn. His character is reportedly set to be stabbed.
• Ernestine Johnson reprises her role as Shanice. She’ll be sitting down with Ted for a serious talk about where their relationship is headed.
• Robert Christopher Riley is getting more screen time as Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald, especially as he and Nicole finally work to fix things.
• Greg Vaughan is shaking things up just as Nicole finds peace with Carlton, he returns as Dr. Kial Rollins.
• Jerri Tubbs makes a long-awaited return as Jan, and her reappearance is going to put a major strain on Ashley.
• Kenjah McNeil is back on the scene this week as Madison.
• Donny Carrington will be featured in upcoming episodes in his role as Ren Tolliver.
• Derrek Brady is officially joining the cast. He is set to make his debut as Jaylen in the very near future.
• Ashley Jones (of Y&R, B&B, and Days fame) has joined the cast in a mystery role. We’re still waiting on the details of who she’ll be playing!
• Alex Alegria, who has played Tomas Novarro since the premiere, has moved from contract to a recurring basis.
• Jon Lindstrom, on the other hand, who has been recurring as Joey Armstrong since his first episode, has finally been bumped up to a series regular contract.
• Berry Williams is headed to the show in June as Marco. The actor recently shared on social media that he’s already filmed his first five episodes.

Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of April 20

• There’s a new face in town! Alexander Elijah Bond is taking over the role (previously played by Cary Christopher), making his first appearance on Tuesday, April 21.
• Expect a familiar face alongside him, as Autumn Gendron also returns to the canvas as Charlotte DiMera on April 21.
• The wait is officially over. Conner Floyd finally makes his onscreen debut when Chad lands back in Salem on April 21.
• Look for AlexAnn Hopkins to reprise her role as Joy Wesley when she unexpectedly turns up at Alex’s place. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 24.
• Sal Stowers is back in the mix! She’ll be appearing in Monday’s episode as Lani Pryce Grant for a long-overdue catch-up with Chanel. However, that’s not the only episode she is in.
• Nikki Crawford is also back on the canvas as Lexie Carver.
• Get ready for more drama, as Stacy Haiduk is back on the scene as Kristen DiMera.

Who is Leaving Days of Our Lives?

• Michael Roark is exiting the role of Jeremy Horton. His last airdate is set for April 29.

Who’s Coming to General Hospital?

• Jonathan Bennett, who is known for numerous Hallmark movies and his soap opera past as JR Chandler on All My Children. He is set to make his debut in May as Joe Fitzpatrick.
• Nathan Dean, who is back as Ethan Lovett, is on contract, per the show’s closing credits.
• Don’t worry, fans, Finola Hughes is on her way back as Anna Devane. Chris McKenna made the reveal in response to a fan on X.
• Paige Herschell makes more appearances as Jacinda Bracken. This week, she has a confrontation with Willow.
• Andrew Hawkes is back as Ross Cullum.
• Aladdin Broadway star Michael James Scott appears as himself on General Hospital in a special crossover. He will first air on April 24 when Emma and Gio go backstage at the Broadway production. He will be back again on May 3.
• James Patrick Stuart makes more appearances as Valentin Cassadine.
• Rick Hearst makes more appearances as Ric Lansing.

The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings

• Ashleigh Brewer is getting plenty of screen time this week as Ivy Forrester. The drama is hitting a breaking point now that her secret—and her recent manipulations—are finally being exposed to the rest of the canvas.
• Christian Weissmann is back in the fold as Remy Pryce. He’s officially on contract now, and word is he’s got a mysterious connection to someone in town that’s going to shake things up.

Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?

• Tracy E. Bregman returns as Lauren Baldwin, and things are about to get intense. Word is, Michael has a major bombshell to drop on her.
• Michael Damian is sticking around for more scenes as the fan-favorite Danny Romalotti.
• Vivica A. Fox is still in the mix. She continues her current return arc as Dr. Stephanie Simmons.
• Roger Howarth is slated for more screen time as Matt Clark.
• Melissa Ordway will be featured in upcoming episodes as Abby Newman Winters.
• Tina Casciani appears as Riza Thompson just as the drama in Vegas starts to boil over.
• Lauralee Bell is back on the canvas. She is on as Christine Blair Romalotti, who faces a tough decision.
• Stacy Haiduk is working overtime this week! On top of her Days appearances, she’ll be popping up in Genoa City to stir the pot as Patty Williams.

With all the shakeups this week, you can expect plenty of drama and excitement. Whether you’re following Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, or The Young and the Restless, there’s something for everyone!

Be sure to check back next week for the latest soap opera comings and goings! Catch all your favorite soaps weekdays on their respective networks and streaming platforms.

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