Soap Opera Comings and Goings Week of October 20

Soap Opera News has the latest soap opera comings and goings for the week of October 20! This week’s news includes casting news for The Bold and the Beautiful, a soap vet crossing over to Beyond the Gates, returns on Days of Our Lives, 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?

• David Lami Friebe will make his debut as Izaiah Hawthorne on Wednesday, October 22. Look for him to share scenes with Ambyr Michelle’s Eva Thomas on that day.
• Thorsten Kaye brings his Bold and the Beautiful character, Ridge Forrester, to the scene in the show’s second crossover since its premiere. Viewers can expect to see him on Friday, October 24, as Karla Mosley’s Dani has an update for him.
• Najah Jackson and Jaden Lucas Miller are back on next week as Samantha and Tyrell.
• Jasmine Burke is on next week as June.
• Maurice P. Kerry gets more airtime as Randy Parker.
• R&B singer Kenny Lattimore is set to make a guest appearance on the show later this year.

Coming for Days of Our Lives the Week of October 20

• Cary Christopher will be on next week as Thomas DiMera.
• Maggie Carney returns next week as Rita.
• Alice Halsey is also back next week as Rachel Black.
• Shi Ne Nielson is also on next week as Amy Choi.
• Thaao Penghlis is on this week as Tony DiMera.
• Jonah Robinson makes his return as Mark Greene. He was last seen in December 2024.

Who is Leaving Days of Our Lives?

• According to a post from the actor’s Facebook Page, Cary Christopher wrapped filming as Thomas DiMera months ago. The actor will exit the show in he near future.

Who’s Coming to General Hospital?

• James Patrick Stuart is back as Valentin Cassadine. Look for him to get more airtime next week when he gets an unexpected visitor.
• Vernee Watson is back as Stella Henry next week. Look for her to share scenes with Jane Elliott’s Tracy on Monday, October 20.
• Bluesy Burke is back this week as Charlotte Cassadine.
• Erika Slezak continues in her recurring role of Ronnie Bard.

Who’s Going from General Hospital?

• Jens Austin Astrup, who portrays Kai Taylor, was noticeably removed from the show’s end credits. His name was absent from the contract cast list, which suggests he may have moved to recurring status — similar to what recently happened with Josh Kelly, who plays Cody Bell.

The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings

• Sophia Paras McKinlay reprises her role as Kelly Spencer next week.
• Bryan David Garlick is also back as Hayes Finnegan next week.
• Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is officially back as Steffy Forrester Finnegan! After a maternity leave, she’ll return to The Bold and the Beautiful beginning October 22.
• Christian Weissman returns as Remy Pryce next week.
• Sandra Gutierrez will play Dr. Tavarez next week.
• Thorsten Kaye is crossing over to Beyond the Gates; look for that appearance on October 24.

Who’s Going from The Bold and the Beautiful?

• Viewers grew concerned when Romy Park’s photo was no longer featured in the opening credits. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean she’s leaving the show. It could simply indicate that she’s shifted from contract status to recurring.

Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?

• Beth Maitland is back as Traci Abbott. She will be seen on Monday, October 20, as she attends Christine’s bachelorette party.
• Melissa Ordway reprises her role as Abby Newman Winters next week. She too will be at the party.
• Lauralee Bell is on as Christine Blair.
• Michael Damian is on as Danny Romalotti. Look for him to perform his newest single, ‘Let Me Into Your Heart,’ in Monday’s episode.
• Cait Fairbanks gets more airtime next week as Tessa Porter.
• Meanwhile, Matt Cohen made his debut as Detective Burrow on October 16.
• Shaun O’Hagan appeared as Doctor Montgomery this week.
• Valentina Grace appears as a medical team member at the L.A. hospital.
• Lucas Adams is set to make his debut as Noah Newman on November 4.

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 October 20. Catch all five soaps weekdays on their respective networks and streaming platforms.

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