The week of September 14-18, 2026 brings familiar and new faces back to Salem, Port Charles, Genoa City, Los Angeles, and Fairmont Crest. There is also some important casting news to keep track of. As usual, Soap Opera News has the latest scoop.
Here’s a look at the soap comings and goings for September 14-18, 2026 across Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless.
Key Takeaways
- News faces hit the Days canvas this week.
- Familiar faces are back on Beyond the Gates.
- Vivica A. Fox is leaving Y&R as Stephanie Simmons.
- Naomi Matsuda is back as Li on B&B.
Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?
- Darryl W. Handy, who recurs as Detective Marcel Malone, returns for more scenes. He comes to Leslie’s defense, but she still manages to pull a confession out of him.
- Karan Kendrick pops back in as Mona. She and Joey field urgent questions from an unlikely source.
- Monique Mosee returns as Darlene Hawthorne. She appears in Monday’s episode alongside Jacob, and by mid-week, her other son, Izaiah, makes her proud.
- Maurice P. Kerry makes further appearances as Randy. He and Vanessa will talk about their regrets.
- Ernestine Johnson is set for scenes as Shanice Johnson. Shanice and Ashley brace themselves for a serious shakeup at work this week.
- Gerard Catus appears on the show as Judge Langston Meyers. He shares scenes with Bill, Naomi, and Mike.
Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of September 14
- A number of new faces are hitting the canvas. That being said, Franco LoPresti is set to make his debut in Monday’s September 14 episode as the much-talked-about Dante Vitali.
- But he’s not the only one. Tristyn Rowlan will make his debut in the role of Otto. His acting credits include High Potential, Lioness, and more.
- Meanwhile, Sal Stowers is back for more scenes as Lani Price-Grant. Look for Lani to consider her future and for Theo to make a confession to her.
- Maggie Carney also pops back in as Rita Lesley.
- Expect to see more of Sydney Malakeh, who is recurring as Sydney DiMera as the drama in Monte Carlo heats up. But on Friday, Sydney finally returns home to Salem.
Who’s Coming to General Hospital?
- Kearran Giovanni has joined the cast of GH in the role of Dr. Nichols, who meets with Anna. Soap fans may recognize her from her One Life to Live days.
- Meanwhile, Bluesy Burke pops back in as Charlotte. Look for her to take action this week.
- Kayden Brenna Tokarski locks in more scenes as Scout. In Monday’s episode, she has a matchup with her grandma and auntie.
- Alimi Ballard makes more appearances as William Baines. Monday’s episode sees him interrogating Nina.
- Speaking of which, Nina is set to call a family meeting. Does that mean we might see more of Kathleen Gati as her aunt Liesl?
- Nazneen Contractor gets more airtime as Justine.
- Josh Kelly is back this week as Cody Bell, as he and Serena get better acquainted as half-siblings.
The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings
- Mother knows best. Naomi Matsuda returns as Dr. Li Finnegan on Monday, September 14, Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17.
Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?
- Kate Linder is back as Esther Valentine.
- Meanwhile, Stacy Haiduk is back for more scenes as the crazy, unhinged Patty Williams, who is up to no good.
- Plus, Vivica A. Fox pops back in as Dr. Stephanie Simmons. Look for her and Nate to get much closer.
Who’s Leaving The Young and the Restless?
- Vivica A. Fox has already wrapped filming as Stephanie Simmons. On Instagram, the actress—who is taking time away to film a new movie—shared how the backstage crew gave her flowers on her final day. She did, however, say that this is not the last we will see of her on the show.
Which casting update are you most excited about this week—Kearran Giovanni on GH, Franco LoPresti on DAYS, or Naomi Matsuda’s return to B&B? Sound off in the comments below!
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