Soap Opera Casting Shake-Ups for the Week of June 16: Who’s Leaving, Who’s Returning, and Who’s New!

 

Big changes are coming to your favorite soaps! From dramatic exits to long-awaited comebacks and intriguing new arrivals, the week of June 16 is bringing major casting news across daytime TV. Whether you're watching General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, or Beyond the Gates, we've got the latest comings and goings you need to know.

Beyond the Gates

• DaSan Frazier made his debut as recurring character Zack on June 12.

• Darryl W. Handy is back on the scene as Detective Marcel Malone.

• Jason Vendryes gets more screen time as the ever-mysterious Kenny. What is he up to?

Days of Our Lives: Who’s Back and Who’s Leaving?

• Alice Halsey returns next week as Rachel Black.

• Thaao Penghlis is back as Tony DiMera, with his first appearance set for Friday, June 20.

• Melissa Reeves and Matthew Ashford continue their run as Jennifer and Jack Deveraux.

• Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso (Bo and Hope) remain on-screen, but their current arc is expected to wrap up next week.

• Maggie Carney returns as Rita in upcoming episodes.

• Louis Tomeo reappears as Aaron Greene, returning after a long absence.

General Hospital

• Jonathan Jackson has officially exited the role of Lucky Spencer.

• Daytime legend Erika Slezak has signed a short-term contract. While her role hasn’t been revealed yet, fans can expect to see her on-screen this fall, per the show's Executive Producer, Frank Valentini.

The Bold and the Beautiful

• Bryan David Garlick made his debut this week as a rapidly aged-up Hayes Finnegan and will have more scenes in the coming episodes.

• Jack Wagner returns as Nick Marone starting June 16, marking a long-awaited comeback.

The Young and the Restless: Who’s Joining and Who’s Back

• Michael Damian is back as fan-favorite Danny Romalotti.

• Billy Flynn of Days of Our Lives makes his Y&R debut during the week of June 16. The mystery remains—is he playing Aristotle Dumas?

• Mishael Morgan is back as Amanda Sinclair, and this time, expect some answers about her true connection to the Dumas storyline.

Stay tuned for more updates as the casting carousel keeps spinning! Watch your favorite soaps every weekday and check back here for next week’s comings and goings! (Photo: CBS)

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Who's Leaving! Who's Coming! And Who's Returning on Soaps!

Latest Soap Casting News – Week of June 9

Beyond the Gates: Comings and Goings

• New Arrival: Kenjah McNeil made her debut this week in the recurring role of  Madison.

• More Airtime Ahead: As The Articulettes storyline heats up next week, expect to see more of Bonita Brisker as Sharon and Maria Howell as Tracy.

Days of Our Lives

• Return:

  • Leann Hunley is back as Anna DiMera.

  • With John's funeral set for next week, Charles Shaughnessy returns as Shane Donovan.

  • Alice Halsey will appear next week as Rachel Black.

  • Thaao Penghlis returns as Tony DiMera on June 12, per the actor's X post.

  • Ongoing returns continue for fan favorites:

    • Melissa Reeves (Jennifer),  Matthew Ashford (Jack),  Peter Reckell (Bo), Kristian Alfonso (Hope), Christopher Sean (Paul), Colton Little (Andrew), Christie Clark (Carrie), Greg Vaughan (Eric), and Chandler Massey (Will)

• New Faces:

  • Adam Chambers debuted this week as Dave, the skydiving instructor.

  • Andy Martinez was spotted snapping photos of Ari in a mystery role. 

General Hospital

• Appearing Next Week:

  • Carolyn Hennesy returns as Diane Miller, representing Michael in the custody case.

  • Tess Auberjonois joins as Judge Eva Heran.

• Quick Visit: Robert Gossett returned this week as Marshall Ashford.

• Surprise Casting:

  • Kelly Thiebaud returns in July, but her role remains under wraps.

• Exit Alert:

  • Jonathan Jackson is exiting the show next week as Lucky Spencer, nine months into his return.

The Bold and the Beautiful

• More Screen Time:

  • Naomi Matsuda gets more airtime as Li Finnegan.

  • Christian Weissmann returns as Remy Pryce.

• Big Return:

• After years away, Jack Wagner returns as Nick Marone.

The Young and the Restless

• Returns Beginning June 13:

  • Lauralee Bell returns as Christine.

  • Michael Damian reprises his role as Danny Romalotti.

• New Role:

  • Soap veteran Michael Swan has joined in a mystery role. First seen on June 6 in flashbacks with Mariah (Camryn Grimes).

• Continuing Appearances:

  • Melissa Ordway continues as Abby on a recurring basis.

  • Valarie Pettiford appears next week as Amy Lewis.

  • Cait Fairbanks gets more screentime as Tessa Porter.

• Arc Concludes:

• Jai Rodriguez wrapped his four-episode run as Pietro, the party planner.

These are the latest casting news for your favorite soaps. Primetime Daytime Dramaz always has the scoop!

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Who Is Coming to General Hospital in 2025?

 

As 2025 unfolds, General Hospital is ushering in a wave of fresh faces and returning favorites, setting the stage for a year brimming with intrigue and drama. We've got a list of who is coming to General Hospital in 2025, see below!

Who is the new actor on General Hospital today

We hear that Rory Gibson is taking over the role of Michael Corinthos on General Hospital according to Soaps.com. Gibson is best known for playing Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless. TV Insider reveals that Rory Gibson will make his debut on May 23.

As General Hospital heads deeper into 2025, the arrival of new faces and the return of iconic characters promise to shake up Port Charles like never before. Stay tuned—because in this town, anything can happen.

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Who Plays Tracy on Beyond the Gates?

The character of Tracy on Beyond the Gates is portrayed by Maria Howell, an actress and singer known for her powerful performances and rich vocal talent. Howell's character, Tracy, is introduced as a member of Anita Dupree's (Tamara Tunie) former music group, The Articulettes. Her visit next week to Fairmont Crest is prompted by Vernon Dupree's (Clifton Davis) encouragement for Anita to reunite with her old friends.

Who Is Maria Howell?

Maria Howell's career began with her role as a choir soloist in the Oscar-nominated film The Color Purple. She has since appeared in various television series, including Devious Maids and Amy Wives, and has guest-starred on shows like Criminal Minds and The Resident. 

Mariah Howell: A Singer

Outside of acting, Howell is a talented singer who has performed alongside jazz legends such as Nancy Wilson, George Benson, and Ray Charles. She also has a significant background in voiceover work, lending her voice to numerous TV and radio commercials, animation projects, video games, and audiobooks. 

Fans of Beyond the Gates can look forward to Howell's portrayal of Tracy, a character whose return promises to add depth and intrigue to the unfolding drama of the Dupree family's world. She first appears next week!

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS!

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Liam Quits! Is He Leaving The Bold and the Beautiful?

Is Liam leaving The Bold and the Beautiful?


Scott Clifton and his alter ego, Liam Spencer, haven't been seen much in recent times on The Bold and the Beautiful. His appearances have been sporadic, and there hasn't been much of a storyline for him. In his most recent scenes, he confronted Bill about having Luna living under his roof and getting her pardoned. Bill told Liam that he would have to put up with it since he works for him.



This confrontation leads Liam to a momentous decision—he chooses to quit his job at Spencer Publications, a step that raises numerous questions about his character's future. What does this mean for Liam? Is this truly the end of his journey? Will he be exiting the canvas for good? While the uncertainty looms, one thing seems clear: Scott Clifton's talent, underscored by his multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, suggests that there’s much more to be explored with this character.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS! The series centers around the lives of the Forresters, Logans, Spencers, Nozawas, Finnegans, and more! (Photo: CBS)

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Who Is Leaving Days of our Lives? Tamara Braun!

On April 3, 2025, Tamara Braun will wrap another run as Ava Vitali on Days of Our Lives. 

The actress shared the news on social media on April 1, saying, "I wish this was an April Fool’s Joke but it’s not. This is Ava’s last week on Days. Last couple of days really. Sad but true. I’ve been gone since late July of last year but you can still catch Ava on your screens until April 3rd! I miss being with my Days pals. They are a really good group of caring individuals and being with them was a joy. Thanks for all the #love #kindness and #support during Ava’s latest Salem stint.” 

Tamara Braun has had an impressive career in soap operas, having also portrayed Taylor Walker on Days of Our Lives, Reese on All My Children, and Carly/Kim Nero on General Hospital. Will you miss Ava on Days of Our Lives? 

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Days of our Lives Comings and Goings: AlexAnn Hopkins OUT as Joy

That's a wrap! AlexAnn Hopkins has vacated her role of Joy Wesley on Days of our Lives after the March 19th episode.




Hopkins made her debut on Days in October 2024. In scenes, Joy is pregnant, presumably with Alex's (Robert Scott Wilson) child but she withholds this information from him. Instead, she tells him that she is quitting her job, which she just started at Titan, and that she is going back to New York. Later at the Brady Pub, we saw Joy on the phone informing her mom, Nancy, that she was returning to NY. Joy was leaving with her luggage at the time.




How do you feel about AlexAnn Hopkins's Days of our Lives exit? Days is available for streaming weekdays on Peacock!

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