Soapoperanetwork.com is reporting that Ryan Bittle, who has appeared on SWEET VALLEY HIGH and DAWSON'S CREEK, will take over the role of JR Chandler, last played by Jacob Young (now B&B's Rick). Meanwhile, Jill Larson (Opal) revealed on Facebook that the aged-up role of JR's son by Babe, AJ, will be played by Eric Nelsen.