Soap Opera Comings and Goings for the Week of October 5 brings plenty of familiar faces, returning characters, and a few casting developments across daytime. Beyond the Gates has several actors popping back in, Days of Our Lives has a temporary Theo recast, General Hospital welcomes back several familiar faces, and The Young and the Restless has a big Coco Spectra debut coming up.
Salem, Port Charles, Genoa City, Los Angeles, and Fairmont Crest are all hit with some major casting updates. As usual, Soap Opera News has the latest scoop.
Key Takeaways
- Beyond the Gates brings back several familiar faces this week.
- Tajh Bellow temporarily takes over as Theo on Days of Our Lives.
- General Hospital has several returns, including Kelly Kruger as Serena.
- Ashley Campbell makes her debut as Coco Spectra on Y&R.
- Nathan Owens’ status on The Young and the Restless remains a question mark.
Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?
- ICYMI, Andre Hall is playing the role of Lionel Belleclaire. You may have recognized him in recent scenes with Leslie Thomas.
- Meanwhile, Najah Jackson is back as Samantha Richardson-Smith as the show honors HBCU tradition.
- That being said, Jaden Lucas Miller is back as Tyrell Richardson-Smith. The young man has some big news to drop on his family in Monday’s episode.
- In addition, Angela Fairley gets more screen time. Her character Deanna is on hand for homecoming as well as when Noah gives her a different perspective.
- Speaking of Noah, look for Nick Hagelin to be back this week.
- Additionally, Madison Alsobrook is back as Francesca Belleclaire.
- Meanwhile, Brittney Level is playing the role of Kendra. Kendra recently met with Smitty and Martin at the country club.
- Furthermore, look for some more of Maurice P. Kerry as Randy Parker. Randy finds himself in danger when Joey pulls a gun on him.
- Darryl W. Handy pops back in as Detective Marcel Malone. Marcel and Joey practice persuasion.
- Additionally, Kenjah appears in upcoming scenes as Madison Montgomery.
- At the same time, Ernestine Johnson locks in more airtime as Shanice Johnson.
- Finally, Greg Vaughan pops back in as Kial Rollins.
Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of October 5
- Tajh Bellow, best known for his role as TJ Ashford on General Hospital, is temporarily filling in for Tyler Joseph Andrews as Theo Carver for one episode on Tuesday, October 6.
- Meanwhile, Stacy Haiduk is back as Kristen DiMera.
- Sophia Choi is alive. With that said, Rachel Boyd reprises the role when Kristen finds Sophia at a diner in Paducah. Viewers last saw Sophia earlier this year.
- Lorelei Olivia Mote returns as Rachel Black. The young one gives her dad, Brady Black, cause for concern on Tuesday.
- Maggie Carney gets more scenes as Rita Lesley. EJ confronts her with questions about Dominic Marino.
- Franco LoPresti is back for some more scenes as Dante Vitali. Look for him to arrive in Salem and surprise Sydney DiMera.
- Four actors have been upped to contract status. That includes: Lauren Koslow as Kate, Jacob Martinez as Javi, Sydney Malakeh as Sydney, and Sal Stowers as Lani.
Who’s Coming to General Hospital?
- Nazneen Contractor locks in more screen time as Justine Turner. Justine is on a mission to get to the truth about who is really behind the attack on Curtis and Sidwell.
- Meanwhile, the teen scene continues to heat up. Kayden Brenna Tokarski is back for more drama as Scout, who tries to broker peace between her brother and her boyfriend.
- That being said, look for Finn Carr to make more appearances as Rocco Falconeri.
- And Asher Antonyzyn to be on as Danny Morgan.
- Plus, Kelly Kruger is back! Kruger returns as Serena Baldwin in Monday’s episode when she pops up with a message for Jason.
- Kristina Wagner locks in more screen time as Felicia Scorpio, who has some welcome news for Anna Devane.
- Speaking of Anna, her ex Valentin Cassadine offers a listening ear to Brook Lynn Quartermaine—which means we’re getting some much-needed screen time with James Patrick Stuart!
The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings
- Delon de Metz appears as Zende Forrester Dominguez all week. He was just presented with a major offer to work for Logan; will he take it?
- Meanwhile, Michael Maloney is back as Del, a Forrester custodian, on Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9.
Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?
- Lily Brooks O’Briant—who was last seen as Lucy Romalotti back in 2024—is set to return, at least for Thanksgiving.
- Meanwhile, Beth Maitland is on hand as Traci Abbott as the wedding for her brother Billy and Sally nears. Traci will be in attendance at Sally’s bachelorette party.
- Speaking of which, Sally is about to get some family, as Ashley Campbell finally makes her debut as Coco Spectra.
- And as the bachelorette party is hosted at Society, owner Abby Newman Abbott-Winters is present, which means more Melissa Ordway on screen.
- As the story with Nick Newman heats up, Matt Cohen locks in more scenes as Detective Burrow.
- And Kate Linder pops back in as Esther Valentine.
Who is Leaving The Young and the Restless?
- Nathan Owens—who joined The Young and the Restless as Holden Novak back in January 2025—has been MIA lately. In fact, the actor’s name was recently removed from the closing credits, signaling a status change. Owens’ Holden was last seen in August.
Which returning character or casting change are you most excited to see this week? And whose return has you asking the biggest questions? Let us know in the comments!
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