Soap Opera News has the latest soap opera comings and goings for the week of December 8! This week’s news includes some casting news for Days of Our Lives, major casting news for Beyond the Gates, and more. We have all the details on who’s in and who’s out from your favorite daytime dramas.
Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?
- Keke Wyatt guest-stars as herself and performs at WinterFest in the Monday, December 8th episode.
- Greg Vaughan debuts in the recurring role of Dr. Kial Rollins on December 8th.
- Darryl W. Handy gets more airtime as Detective Marcel Malone.
- Chadwick Farley returns as Liam.
- Dawntavia Marrero is playing the role of Shandro.
- Dominique Madison makes her debut as Lynette Wise on December 12th.
- Maria Howell returns as Tracy.
- Bonita Brisker is back as Sharon.
- Destiny Love gets more airtime as Laura.
- Ernestine Johnson gets more airtime as Shanice Johnson.
- Malachi Malik will be on as Elon Hawthorne.
Coming for Days of Our Lives the Week of December 8
- Look for more of Stacy Haiduk. In fact, she pulls double duty this week as Kristen DiMera and as Susan Banks.
- Alice Halsey gets additional airtime as Rachel Black.
- Thaao Penghlis will be on as Tony DiMera.
- Richard Wharton pops back in as the infamous Dr. Rolf.
- Dan Gauthier joins the show in the recast role of Peter Blake, making his debut on December 19. Gauthier is known for his run on One Life to Live as Kevin Buchanan.
Who’s Coming to General Hospital?
- After some time off-screen since her alter ego Anna Devane was abducted, Finola Hughes returns this week.
- Wally Kurth is back as Ned.
- Nazneen Contractor makes more appearances as ADA Justine Turner.
- Paige Herschell gets more airtime as Jacinda Bracken.
- In a surprise twist, James Patrick Stuart brings Valentin Cassadine back as he makes a prison escape.
- In surprise casting news, Jeff Kober made a cameo appearance as Cyrus Renault in the Friday, December 5th episode.
- Likewise, Avery Kristen Pohl made a cameo appearance as Esme Prince in the same episode.
- Bluesy Burke and Finn Carr get more airtime as Charlotte and Rocco.
The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings
- Jennifer Gareis gets more airtime as Donna Logan Forrester.
- After quite some time off-screen, Henry Joseph Samiri returns as Douglas Forrester for Hope and Liam’s wedding.
- Expect to see more of Jordyn Ariza as Beth Logan as she officiates her parents’ wedding.
- Sophia Paras is also back as Kelly Spencer.
Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?
- Catherine Kresge gets more airtime as double agent Annie.
With so many shakeups, this week promises a lot of drama for fans. Be sure to check back next week for the latest updates on all the comings and goings from your favorite soaps!
That’s it for your soap opera comings and goings for the week of December 8. Catch all five soaps weekdays on their respective networks and streaming platforms.
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Need to Know – Latest Soap Opera Comings and Goings
Dan Gauthier will play Peter Blake.
Greg Vaughan makes his debut, Keke Wyatt guest stars, and Dominique Madison makes her debut.
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