Soap Opera Comings and Goings Week of January 12

Soap Opera News has the latest soap opera comings and goings for the week of January 12! A major soap fan favorite temporarily exits her show while a recast makes their debut. This week’s news includes some major casting news for Days of Our Lives, a big debut for Beyond the Gates, a recast on The Bold and the Beautiful, 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?

• Jordi Vilasuso makes his debut as Grayson Perez on January 13.
• Camryn Jade is back as Jessica when she has a proposition for Tyrell.
• Jaden Lucas Miller locks in more appearances as Tyrell.
• Darryl W. Handy gets more airtime as Marcel Malone.
• Ernestine Johnson is also getting more screen time as Shanice Johnson.
• Cady McClain returns as Pamela Curtis as she bolsters her bestie, Dani.
• Robert Christopher Riley is back this week as he and Ted have a long-overdue talk.
• Malachi Malik is back as Elon Hawthorne. This week, he will have a heart-to-heart with his son, Jacob.
• Madison Alsobrook has booked a major recurring role on the show. Her episodes starts aring in February 2026.
• Ben Gavin is on this week as Derek Baldwin.

Coming for Days of Our Lives the Week of January 12

• Kim Hawthorne is set to appear on the show this week. She will be playing the role of Dr. Gregory, Rachel’s doctor, who meets with Brady Black.
• Alcie Halsey pops back in this week as Rachel. Look for her and Sophia to cook up a major scheme.
• Jack Ferrero will be making an appearance on Days of Our Lives. The young actor, known for roles in Volkswagen: An American Love Story and The Muppets Mayhem, is featured in the latest promo alongside Hank Northrop’s Liam and Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah.
• Hank Northrop is back this week as Liam Selejko.
• Days of Our Lives is shaking things up with a number of recasts coming soon. A new Rachel is set to arrive in March, while new actors for Chad, Thomas, and Ari are all expected to step into their roles in April.

Those Leaving Days of Our Lives

• With several roles being recast, Days of Our Lives is saying goodbye to some familiar faces. Alice Halsey is exiting as Rachel, Billy Flynn is leaving the role of Chad, Marissa Reyes is stepping away as Ari, and Cary Christopher is departing as Thomas. These exits pave the way for the new actors stepping in over the next few months.

Who’s Coming to General Hospital?

• Paige Herschell will be on as Jacinda Bracken.
• Michael E. Knight locks in more appearances as Martin Grey. This week, he has some news for Drew Cain, but will he also be confronted by Tracy?
• Wally Kurth is back this week as Ned Quartermaine.
• Parry Shen locks in some more airtime as Brad Cooper. Look for Brad to issue a request this week.
• James Patrick Stuart gets more airtime as Valentin Cassadine.

Who’s Going from General Hospital?

• Jon Lindstrom, who returned in December 2025 as Dr. Kevin Collins, has apparently wrapped his latest stint. Kevin exited town with Ace this week, marking the end of his recent storyline.

The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings

• Sydney Bullock locks in more airtime as Dylan. Dylan may just be getting a new job.
• Brayan Nicoletti is taking over the role of RJ Forrester, last played by Joshua Hoffman. He makes his debut during the week of January 12 and is immediately thrown into the mix of things.
• Julian Larach appeared on B&B this week as Tyler. If he looks familiar, that’s because you probably recognize him rom his brief role as Trey on Young and the Restless.
• Jennifer Gareis gets more airtime as Donna Logan Forrester.
• Logan Roe is back as Tara.

Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?

• Roger Howarth locks in some more airtime as Matt Clark.
• Cait Fairbanks gets more airtime as Tessa Porter, as Sharon helps her make a tough decision.

Who’s Going from The Young and the Restless?

• This week, Christel Khalil, who plays Lily Winters, temporarily exited the show as she proceeds on maternity leave. The actress is expecting her 3rd child.

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 January 12. Catch all five soaps weekdays on their respective networks and streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: CBS Broadcasting Inc/JPI.

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