Soap Opera Comings and Goings Week of June 22

Soap Opera News has the latest soap opera comings and goings for the week of June 22.

Several fan favorites are heading back to daytime this week, while a few familiar faces are saying goodbye. From major returns on General Hospital to a casting shakeup on Days of Our Lives and guest appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful, there’s plenty happening across the daytime landscape.

Here’s your complete breakdown of who’s coming and who’s going this week.

Key Takeaways

• Steve Burton is returning to General Hospital as Jason Morgan beginning July 13.
• Finola Hughes makes her long-awaited return as Anna Devane on General Hospital.
• Days of Our Lives bids farewell to Al Calderon as Javi Hernandez.
• Lauren Koslow makes her Young and the Restless debut as temporary Jill Abbott.
• Morgan Fairchild returns to The Bold and the Beautiful as Dottie Bright.
• Several recurring stars are back across Beyond the Gates, Days, GH, B&B, and Y&R.

Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?

• Malachi Malik is back for more scenes as Elon Hawthorne. Expect to see him in Monday’s episode when he and Joey clash over Jacob.
• Meanwhile, Philip Boyd is playing the recurring role of Dr. Mike Arnold. The doctor who has been appearing in scenes during Eva’s medical crisis.
• Ivan Moore returns as Dr. Bauer when Anita Williams Dupree meets with him.
• Angela Fairley is also back on the scene as Deanna McBride.
• Robert Christopher Riley locks in more airtime as Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald.
• Also locking more scenes is Ernestine Johnson, who plays Shanice.

Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of June 22

• Hank Northrop is on hand this week as Liam Selejko. As Brady and Sarah team up to track him down, he also gives Ari a proper goodbye.
• Colton Little makes a brief return as Andrew Donovan. Look for him to scold Cat Greene in Monday’s episode.
• He’s not the only one. Christopher Sean is also back on the scene as Paul Narita.
• Stacy Haiduk, who continues to pull double duty on Days and Y&R, gets more scenes as Kristen DiMera.
• Maggie Carney pops back in as Rita. Rita alerts EJ to a developing problem.
• Recurring star Lorelei Mote is on this week as Rachel Black when her parents give her some troubling news.

Who is Leaving Days of Our Lives?

• Al Calderon has wrapped up his run as Javi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives. Soap Opera News can confirm that Calderon’s appearance earlier this month marked his final episode in the role. Javi was last seen seeking a favor from his cousin Gabi before later crossing paths with Leo, who was caring for baby Kelsey at the Brady Pub. A representative for the show confirms that Calderon has exited the role, with Jacob Martinez set to debut as Javi later this month.

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.
• Jequan Jackson is making a return as Quinn. He, too, will be back on screen sometime in July.
• Robert Gossett is another name added to the list of returnees this Summer. The two-time Emmy award-winning actor is expected to reprise his role in July.
• Finola Hughes, who has been off the canvas for months, is finally back as Anna Devane this week. Expect to see her big onscreen return beginning Wednesday, June 24, when she speaks with her doctor.
• Lynn Herring locks in more airtime as Lucy Coe. Look for her to appear in Monday’s episode when she shows up at the PCPD with some intel for Detective Fitzpatrick.
• Andrew Hawkes makes more appearances as Director Ross Cullum.
• Asher Antonyzyn pops back in as Danny Morgan, who must act fast during a situation.
• Matt Merchant has taken on the recurring role of WSB Agent Harker, who debuted on the show this week. The actor previously played one of Helena’s henchmen back in 2013.

Who is Leaving General Hospital?

• Reagan Park, who pinch-hit for Cosette Abinante as Scout Cain, appeared on the show this week, but it was only for one episode as the role was permanently recast with Kayden Tokarski.

The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings

• Access Hollywood correspondent Lauren Herbert plays Linda on Friday, June 26. 
• Jennifer Gareis appears as Donna Logan Forrester on Monday, June 22, and Friday, June 26. 
• Delon DeMetz appears as Zende Forrester Dominguez on Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24, and Friday, June 26. 
• Denise Richards appears as Shauna Fulton on Tuesday, June 23, Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26 
• Morgan Fairchild returns as Dottie Bright on Tuesday, June 23, and Friday, June 26. 
• Jim J. Bullock returns as Joseph Beasley on Tuesday, June 23, and Friday, June 26.
• Theodora Greece returns as Alison on Tuesday, June 23, and Friday, June 26
• Sissy Sheridan returns as Jessica on Friday, June 26. 
• Verina Banks returns as Miranda on Friday, June 26. 
• Jesyka Harris plays an influencer on Friday, June 26. 
• Sofia Gordon plays a photographer on Friday, June 26. 
• Megan Udero, Marketa Lim, Kassandra Gibbs, Elena Moseikina, Zuzu, Mia Hannah, Bella Drew, and Lex Savides appear as Logan models on Friday, June 26. 

Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?

• Doug Tompos debuts as Dr. Nowling. Viewers will first see him on Monday when he delivers Nikki Newman a heartbreaking diagnosis.
• Lauren Koslow will finally make her debut in the role of Jill Abbott. The Days of Our Lives star is temporarily filling in for Jess Walton, who was unable to fly out to Los Angeles to film these episodes.
• Vivica A. Fox locks in more scenes as Stephanie Simmons, who has a special request for Nate.
• Beth Maitland is back for more scenes as Traci Abbott.
• Stacy Haiduk also locks in more appearances as Patty.
• Meanwhile, Jere Burns continues his run as Dr. Laurence Markham.

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.

From Jason Morgan’s highly anticipated return to Anna Devane’s homecoming and Javi Hernandez’s exit from Salem, this week brings several notable casting developments across daytime television.

Which return are you most excited to see? And were you surprised to learn that Javi has exited Days of Our Lives?

Let us know in the comments below.

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