Comings and Goings: General Hospital, Young and Restless DAYS, B&B and BTG Week Of February 2
From a massive crossover event to the return of a Port Charles fan fave, here’s the very latest casting information about who’s coming and who’s going on General Hospital, Young and Restless, Beyond The Gates, Bold and Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives.
Who’s Coming
Beyond The Gates
Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott): The longtime star of Y&R is one of six Genoa City residents who will be crossing over to BTG in June.
Eric Braeden (Victor Newman): Braeden is also part of the big Y&R crossover. In the storyline, it will be revealed that Victor is a longtime friend of Vernon’s (Clifton Davis) and comes to Fairmont Crest at Vernon’s behest to serve as the keynote speaker at Martin’s (Brandon Claybon) fundraiser.
Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin): Derek receives some tough love from a friend this week.
Bryton James (Devon Winters): James is poised to make his second BTG crossover in June (the first took place in August 2025).
Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): Teasers indicate that this week, Mona will thank Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) for his rescue.
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): Which naturally means that Kerry will be back on screen again in those scenes as well.
Cady McClain (Pamela Curtis): Dani’s BFF will be seen at the end of the week conspiring with Andre (Sean Freeman).
Michael Mealor (Kyle Abbott): Jack’s son, Kyle, has his own connection to Fairmont Crest: He and Martin struck up a friendship post-college in New York City. Kyle attends the fundraiser in June, as well.
Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman Winters): Abby will accompany her hubby, Devon, to Fairmont Crest. “So excited to be home in Atlanta for this fun crossover!!!” the actress trilled in a since-expired Instagram story when sharing Digest‘s story about the June event.
Timeca Seretti (Anastasia Belleclaire): The gossipy socialite will appear again this week when she clashes with Anita (Tamara Tunie).
Cecelia Specht (Dr. Lia Whitmore): The actress is slated to appear in 20 episodes as the Chief of Staff at Garland Memorial. When her life turns upside down, Lia draws the Dupree family into her web of lies. Specht began her career on the Aussie soap Neighbours, but American viewers might recognize her from shows like Las Vegas, Parks and Recreation, Revenge, and Castle, among her many credits. She has also appeared in episodes of Y&R and DAYS.
Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Perez): The hospital lab tech will find his romantic eventing with Ashley (Jen Jacob) going sideways after he receives a mysterious phone call.
Greg Vaughan (Kial Rollins): The soap vet will be seen again this week as he spends the evening with Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix).
Susan Walters (Diane Jenkins Abbott): Jack’s wife and Kyle’s mom, Diane, also makes the trip in June. The actress shared the news on her Instagram stories and wrote, “I’m so honored to be back in my hometown on the fantastic set of @beyondthegatescbs!!”
Ellie Wang (Caroline Lee): Wang will log some more screen time this week as Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) shares a surprise with his receptionist.
Bold and Beautiful
Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy Forrester): Brewer will be seen again on Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, as Ivy continues to stick her nose into her niece, Electra’s (Laneya Grace), personal life.
Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer): It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen Clifton on screen, but he’s back this week when Liam learns some really big news that he may not be able to keep to himself.
Savannah Leigh James (Jamie): As seen in the B&B promo video for this week, James will be seen again as Forrester Creations receptionist Jamie.
Days of Our Lives
Lamon Archey (Eli Grant): Look for Archey to be back in action this week as Eli helps Rafe with an investigation.
Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera/Susan Banks): This week, viewers will see Haiduk in both of her roles as Kristen is part of Stefano’s memorial, and Susan makes an admission of guilt.
Alice Halsey (Rachel Black): Rachel will be back on screen as Brady (Eric Martsolf) finally has a breakthrough with his daughter.
Kim Hawthorne (Dr. Gregory): The shrink will be back for scenes where she attempts to convince Holly and Sophia to make peace.
Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera): As Stefano’s family gathers for a final farewell, look for Hunley to reprise the role of Anna.
Hank Northrop (Liam Selejko): Now that Liam’s involvement with the DiMera kidnappings has been revealed, he’s going to have some explaining to do.
Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera): Tony will be among the DiMeras coming together for Stefano’s memorial service.
Louise Sorel (Vivian Alamain): After appearing last week, Sorel is back for three additional episodes this week as Rafe (Galen Gering) and Eli (Lamon Archey) go to her for answers.
General Hospital
Nazneen Contactor (Acting District Attorney Justine Turner): In light of Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) acquittal, Turner must ponder her next move where the matter of bringing Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) shooter to justice is concerned.
Daniel Cosgrove (Ezra Boyle): The double-dealing politician is back on the scene this week.
Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht): Nina (Cynthia Watros) confides in her aunt on Wednesday, February 4.
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): Sonny (Maurice Benard) turns to his half brother for help with Michael this week — but the attorney will also share scenes with his daughter, Molly (Kristen Vaganos).
Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller): The intrepid attorney is hard at work this week.
Paige Herschell (Jacinda Bracken): Michael (Rory Gibson) will share scenes with his lover this week, and she’ll also interact with his sister Kristina (Kate Mansi).
Sequoia and Serenity Mork Macko (Amelia Corinthos): The little girl shares scenes with her dad, Michael.
Jen Ray (Suzanne): Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) vents to her assistant about her latest interaction with her not-so-innocent client, Willow.
Viron Weaver (Wiley Corinthos): Wiley interacts with his father, Michael, and sister, Amelia.
John J. York (Mac Scorpio): Family matters put Mac front and center this week alongside his wife, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) and grandniece Emma (Braedyn Bruner).
Young and Restless
Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore): Lauren will be seen on Wednesday, February 4, to share an update about Jill (Jess Walton).
Matt Cohen (Detective Burrow): The GH alum is back on screen again this week, but can the detective help locate Dominic and bring the boy home?
Ethan Ray Clark (Dominic Winters): As little Dominic’s kidnapping continues, his young portrayer will continue to appear this week.
Cait Fairbanks (Tessa Porter): Look for Tessa to struggle to come to grips with her wife’s actions this week.
Camryn Grimes (Mariah Copeland): Now that Mariah has abducted Dominic, she’ll make some big decisions about her future this week.
Melissa Ordway (Abby Winters): As Abby fears for the safety of her and Devon’s son and prays for his safe return, look for Ordway to make additional appearances this week.
Ray Wise (Ian Ward): As Mariah continues to spiral, Wise will continue making appearances as Ian to drag her down.
Who’s Going
Days of Our Lives
Al Calderon (Javi Hernandez): Although Javi has left Salem to visit his father, that wasn’t the last that viewers saw Calderon in the role. Although the role is reportedly being recast, Calderon will continue to air into May of this year.
Louise Sorel (Vivian Alamain): Now you see her, now you don’t! Vivian will be on-screen for multiple episodes this week, but Sorel’s latest reprisal of the villainess comes to an end on Wednesday, February 4.
General Hospital
Stephen A. Smith (Brick): The sports commentator’s latest guest stint in Port Charles concluded last week, but as always, fans should expect to see Brick again down the line.
Alumni Report
Cassandra Creech (ex-Grace, B&B) can be seen playing the role of Shanice in the new Marvel series Wonder Man, currently streaming on Disney+…. GH alum Sydney Mikayla (ex-Trina) has announced she is starring in an upcoming horror feature film titled Cry Baby Bridge…. Lisa Rinna (ex-Billie, DAYS) will be appearing in a new movie alongside RuPaul and drag queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race in the new movie Stop! That! Train!…. Darin Brooks’s (ex-Wyatt, B&B) new movie, The Roaring Game, will be released on Friday, February 6, in select theaters and on major streaming platforms.
Industry News
BTG, GH, and Y&R have been nominated in the Daytime Drama category at the 2026 Annual Writers Guild Awards. (B&B declined to submit itself for consideration.) The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 8, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE and at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
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