Soap Opera Comings and Goings Week of July 13

The latest Soap Opera Comings and Goings for the week of July 13-17, 2026, is packed with exciting returns, major debuts, and a few notable exits across daytime television.

This week, General Hospital welcomes back Steve Burton as Jason Morgan for the show’s milestone 16,000th episode and beyond, The Young and the Restless sees Ashley Abbott return to Genoa City, and Beyond the Gates brings back several familiar faces. Meanwhile, Days of Our Lives has a future guest appearance to look forward to, while The Bold and the Beautiful welcomes back a handful of recurring favorites.

Here’s your complete Soap Opera News roundup of all the comings and goings for the week of July 13-17, 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Steve Burton returns as Jason Morgan on General Hospital.
• Eileen Davidson reprises her role as Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless.
• John Oliver is confirmed to appear on Days of Our Lives in August.
• Kathleen Gati returns as Liesl Obrecht in Port Charles.
• Bonita Brisker and Maria Howell reprise Sharon and Tracy on Beyond the Gates.
• Naomi Matsuda returns as Dr. Li Finnegan on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?

• Kenjah is back for more scenes as Dr. Madison Montgomery. Things went from bad to worse at her deposition as Bill started having a medical emergency.
• Back on the scene is none other than Bonita Brisker, who reprises the role of Sharon.
• Likewise, Maria Howell returns as Tracy. Both Sharon and Tracy have a special invitation for Anita, but will it be one she accepts?
• Meanwhile, Jason Graham is back as Doug McBride, whose last words startle Joey Armstrong.
• Elsewhere, Maurice P. Kerry is back as Randy Parker. He and Hayley continue with their con.
• Popping back in as Angela Fairley as Deanna McBride.
• Iona Morris Jackson returns as Monica. Monica, who is the new Chief of Staff at Garland Memorial Hospital.
• On top of that, Cady McClain is back as Pamela Curtis. This week, she bolsters a guit-ridden Dani.
• Ernestine Johnson locks in more screen time as Leslie.

Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of July 13

• After making his soap debut on General Hospital, Emmy-winning comedian and Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is officially heading to Days of Our Lives. Oliver will appear in scenes with Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ DiMera beginning in August.
• Mira Belle Chase is the young one making appearances as baby Kelsey.
• Recurring star Michael Ocampo is back for more scenes as Gus.
• Stacy Haiduk continues her dual daytime duties with additional appearances as Kristen DiMera.

Who’s Coming to General Hospital?

• After taking a brief hiatus from the show, fan favorite Steve Burton is returning as Jason Morgan. His first episode is slated for July 13.
• Meanwhile, Dean Geyer is set to make his debut in the role of Tristan Roberts.
• Troy Lennon Appel will soon make his debut in the role of newly created character, Hudson.
• Kathleen Gati is back as Dr. Liesl Obrecht. Look for her to lose her cool.
• Surprise, Michael E. Knight is back as Martin Grey.

Who is Leaving General Hospital

• Ryan Paevey has wrapped his latest run on the show. The actor made his final appearance on GH as Cassius Faison on July 6. However, though believed to be dead by many, Cassius is alive and well, and now with the WSB.
• John Oliver has wrapped his GH run as Z, but the door has been left open for him to return in the future.
• Bryce Durfee also wrapped his return as Vaughn.

The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings

• Delon DeMetz appears as Zende Forrester Dominguez on Wednesday, July 15.
• Naomi Matsuda is back! Expect to see her as Dr. Li Finnegan on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15. Li is on hand to deliver some devastating news to Daphne.
• Meanwhile, Sissy Sheridan appears as Jessica on Tuesday, July 14, and Friday, July 17.
• Christopher “Sincere” Cato returns as Alex on Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14.
• Sandie Cameron appears as Shelly on Friday, July 17.

Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?

• Jade Harlow has joined the cast of Y&R. The Passions and Days of Our Lives alum is set to debut in the mysterious role of Marie Kirkland in August.
• Melissa Ordway returns in Monday’s episode as an emotional Abby Winters.
• Meanwhile, after a good while away, Eileen Davidson is back as Ashley Abbott.
• Beth Maitland is back for more scenes as Traci Abbott.
• Additionally, Stacy Haiduk also locks in more appearances as Patty.
• Tracey E. Bregman is back as Lauren Baldwin.
• Additionally, Tricia Cast has recently returned to the set to film new scenes as Nina Webster, meaning fans can expect to see her back on screen soon.

Which Return Has You the Most Excited?

It’s another busy week across daytime, with beloved fan favorites returning, intriguing new characters arriving, and a few familiar faces temporarily saying goodbye.

Whether you’re excited to see Jason Morgan back in Port Charles, Ashley Abbott return to Genoa City, or you’re counting down to John Oliver’s upcoming Days of Our Lives appearance, there’s plenty to look forward to.

Which return are you most excited about this week? And which casting change surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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