From Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless, there was plenty of movement on the daytime casting front during the week of August 10-14, 2026. Familiar faces returned to Salem, Port Charles, Genoa City and Fairmont Crest, while several recurring players locked in additional appearances and a new face joined the General Hospital canvas. Meanwhile, fans also learned about upcoming exits and a major new casting addition coming to The Bold and the Beautiful later this month.
Here’s a look at all the major soap opera comings and goings you need to know.
Key Takeaways
- The Young and the Restless brings back Melissa Ordway and Chris Wenchell, introduces Jade Harlow as Marie Kirkland, and sees Tamara Braun and Lucas Adams wrap their runs.
- Beyond the Gates brings back Ashley Jones, Greg Vaughan, Nick Hagelin and several other familiar faces for more appearances.
- Days of Our Lives welcomes back Peter Porte, Lorelei Olivia Mote, Maggie Carney, Sal Stowers and more, while John Oliver’s guest stint arrives.
- General Hospital: Christian Howard makes his final appearance as Ethan Lovett and Chris McKenna’s reported Jack Brennan exit looms.
- The Bold and the Beautiful has several returning and guest stars on the way, including Elsa Esnoult and the upcoming daytime return of Kelly Sullivan as Darcy Dylan.
Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?
- Ellie Wang locks in more appearances as Caroline. During a moment at the office, Bill collapses, and Caroline is forced to call for help.
- Jaden Lucas Miller pops back in as Tyrell-Richardson Smith. Look for the young man to navigate heartbreak with the help of his dads.
- While he is busy doing that, Najah Jackson is back as Samantha. She doles out a reality check to Jessica.
- Speaking of Jessica, Camryn Jade is back in the role.
- Expect to see some more of Greg Vaughan as Dr. Kial Rollins. He and Nicole are set to receive some unsettling news.
- Ashley Jones locks in more appearances as Heather Armstrong.
- Nick Hagelin pops back in as Noah Rollins. This week Vanessa meets him while he is out with Deanna.
- Speaking of which, Angela Fairley returns as Deanna McBride.
- Meanwhile, Jordi Vilasuso is back as Grayson Perez.
Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of August 10
- Lorelei Olivia Mote makes another appearance as Rachel opens up to Brady about Kristen.
- John Oliver‘s highly anticipated guest appearance airs this week. As seen in the latest promo, his character is searching for Paulina Price.
- Maggie Carney returns as Rita Lesley for a busy week, which includes an encounter with Theo and taking drastic action alongside EJ.
- Louis Tomeo is back as Aaron Greene. He is on hand as he and Ari plan a surprise for their friends, Holly and Tate.
- Joseph Ihlenf and Jordan Perdue return to share scenes as young Trey.
- Elia Cantu, who was recently moved to recurring status as Jada Hunter, appears in additional scenes this week.
- Sal Stowers logs more appearances as Lani Price Grant. The week kicks off with her lending a listening ear to Theo early before comforting Abe by week’s end.
- Peter Porte appears as Dimitri von Leuschner—and trouble seems imminent when Rafe Hernandez arrives on behalf of the FBI.
Who’s Coming to General Hospital?
- Asher Antonyzyn returns for more scenes as Danny Morgan, who turns to Charlotte for help this week.
- Speaking of Charlotte, Bluesy Burke is back in the role.
- Elsewhere, Paige Herschell locks in more appearances as Jacinda Bracken. Look for Jacinda to confess to Michael about what she did to Willow.
- Sienna Goerisch pops in again as little Amelia Corinthos.
- She is not alone, as her onscreen brother Viron Weaver also returns as Wiley Corinthos.
- Finn Carr has a busy week ahead as Rocco Falconeri. Scout confides in him, and Britt seeks him out as well.
- Speaking of Scout, Kayden Brenna Tokarski pops back in as Scout Cain.
- Laura Wright just revealed that she inked a new contract with the show. Wright, who is also known for her runs on Guiding Light and Loving, joined GH back in November 2005.
Who is Leaving General Hospital?
- Chris McKenna is set to exit General Hospital and the role of Jack Brennan this fall. His character will reportedly be killed off. Stay tuned for updates on that.
- Christian Howard, who replaced Nathan Dean in the role of Ethan Lovett, popped back in for his exit episode on Tuesday, August 4.
The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings
- Elsa Esnoult returns as Fanny Greyson on Tuesday, August 11, when she delivers some bad news to Brooke Logan Forrester.
- Meanwhile, Mike Powers appears as Louis on Monday, August 10.
- Melodie Casta appears as Simone on Wednesday, August 12.
- Sarah Bonrepaux appears as Chloe on Friday, August 14.
- Brittany Bardwell appears as a flight attendant on Tuesday, August 11.
- Floriane Anderson appears as a flight attendant on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14.
- Arnaud Jouan plays a waiter on Wednesday, August 12.
- Ingrid De Bellis appears as a Monaco fan on Wednesday, August 12.
- Richard Zanca appears as Finn’s driver on Tuesday, August 11.
- Lassana Lestin appears as Sheila’s driver on Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12.
- Soap vet Kelly Sullivan is coming back to daytime. The actress, who previously held roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, is coming to The Bold and the Beautiful as Darcy Dylan, mother of Melissa Dylan. She will first appear on August 27.
Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?
- Chris Wenchell is back as Nick’s dealer.
- Melissa Ordway is on as Abby Newman Winters when Devon makes his big announcement.
- Jade Harlow makes her debut in the recurring role of Marie Kirkland, beginning Monday, August 10. She apparently shares some scenes with Joshua Morrow’s Nick Newman.
Who is leaving The Young and the Restless?
- On the exit front, Tamara Braun and Lucas Adams have wrapped their runs as Sienna and Noah, respectively.
The week of August 10–14, 2026, brings plenty of dramatic shifts across daytime television. From high-profile debuts and long-awaited returns to emotional exits, staying up-to-date on soap opera comings and goings ensures you won’t miss a single beat of the action on Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless.
As always, casting changes can evolve quickly—be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest soap opera comings and goings updates throughout the month!
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