Comings and Goings: Cast Changes For BTG, B&B, DAYS, GH And Y&R As Of July 21

Here’s the very latest casting information about who’s coming and who’s going on Beyond The Gates, Bold and Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and Young and Restless.

Who’s Coming

Beyond The Gates

Najah Jackson (Samantha Richardson): Samantha, who realizes a lot more is going on than she’s been told, feels lied to by her entire family.

Cady McClain (Pamela Curtis): She has an intriguing offer for Dani (Karla Mosley).

Kenjah McNeil (Madison Montgomery): Madison thinks Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) is getting played. Will Chelsea believe her?

Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson): Tyrell, who gets a heads-up from his sister Samantha that there is more to Pop’s story, also feels lied to by the entire family.

Brianna Roberts (Allison): Allison is in need of medical attention. Could seeking help from Madison be the reason the doctor thinks her girlfriend, Chelsea, is being played?

Bold and Beautiful

Jordyn Lynn Ariza (Beth Spencer): Liam’s daughter with Hope (Annika Noelle) visits him after his life-saving surgery.

Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy Forrester): The head of the Forrester Creations jewelry line appears this week and is shaken by former love Liam’s (Scott Clifton) cancer diagnosis.

Cassandra Creech (Dr. Grace Buckingham): The good doctor will be under suspicion now that everyone knows about Liam’s secret surgery.

Murielle Hilaire (Daphne Rose): Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) former partner-in-crime and good friend returns to Los Angeles, which will surprise Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor).

Ashley Jones (Dr. Bridget Forester): Bridget will be one of those who becomes suspicious of Grace after Liam’s surgery.

Sophia Paras (Kelly Spencer): Liam’s daughter with Steffy gets to see her daddy after his surgery.

Jack Wagner (Nick Marone): Look for Nick to clash with his half brother, make a romantic overture to Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and interact with his former wife, Taylor (Rebecca Budig).

Days of our Lives

Karole Foreman (Judge Dabney): A judge is needed as Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) attempted murder trial is getting underway.

Stacy Haiduk (Susan Banks): EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) mom will be returning to Salem as she tries to help her grandson, Johnny.

Tina Huang (Melinda Trask): The former district attorney of Salem will be hatching a new scheme with teen mom Sophia (Rachel Boyd) this week.

Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera): The eldest DiMera will have an offer for Gabi (Cherie Jimenez).

General Hospital

Cosette Abinante (Scout): Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) daughter has a heart-to-heart talk with her father’s fiancée, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen).

Susan Batten (Flora Gardens): The actress who was beloved as Luna Moody on One Life to Live (1991-1995 — and subsequent appearances as a ghost) is back on GH as Flora, who first appeared on Home & Heart, the show hosted by Haven (Morgan Fairchild), on July 5, 2022, and was last seen on May 16, 2023. Flora is appearing on her own show, helping Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Lucy (Lynn Herring) sell Deception products. Batten also played Connor Walsh, a female attorney, on As the World Turns from 1997–98.

Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey): Look for Martin to have news for Tracy (Jane Elliot).

Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo): Brook Lynn’s mother is back in Port Charles, making a surprise appearance on Flora’s show. Has she been away long enough for her daughter to forgive her? Considering Brook Lynn fired her after the show aired, probably not. Lois was last seen on June 3, when Brook Lynn banished her for hiding from her that Gio (Giovanni Mazza) was her son his entire life.

Young and Restless

Conner Floyd (Chance Chancellor): Chance teams up with Victor (Eric Braeden) to get to the bottom of who murdered Damian (Jermaine Rivers).

Michael Fortin (Security Guard): The henchman will be there as backup when Carter (Vincent Stalba) arrives at Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) to place him under house arrest.

Mishael Morgan (Amanda Sinclair): Cane’s (Billy Flynn) lawyer will continue to appear this week when her loyalty is questioned by her boss.

Vincent Stalba (Carter): Cane’s assistant will be questioned by Victor and Chance, and will disrupt Nick’s plans as he places him under house arrest.

 

Who’s Going

Beyond The Gates

Jason Vendryes (Kenny): Kenny found himself on the wrong end of Det. Marcel Malone’s gun after threatening Martin (Brandon Claybon). Will he continue to haunt Martin from beyond the grave? Anything is possible. The soap did not respond to inquiries regarding Vendryes’s status.

Days of our Lives

Peyton Meyer (Doug Williams III): After promising Tate (Leo Howard) that he would leave town if Tate helped him pay off the loan shark so that Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and Ari (Marissa Reyes) could go free, Doug will keep his word. Following a bittersweet talk with Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) on Friday, the character will leave town.

General Hospital

Sofia Mattsson (Sasha Gilmore Corbin): After almost seven years on the ABC soap, having started in September 2018, the actress aired for the last time this past Friday. When asked if she’d return to soaps during an interview with TV Insider, she responded, “I’d have to see what the role was, but I’m definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world. I think being on a soap is one of the best jobs you can have as an actress.”

Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio): The actor appeared on Mattsson’s last two episodes to help with the departure of his longtime character’s surprise daughter. Prior to that, Rogers hadn’t been seen in the role he created back in 1980 since November 12, 2024.

 

Industry News

Writing Change: Ron Carlivati has left BTG, where he was serving as a breakdown writer. Head Writer Michele Val Jean wrote on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, “So grateful to have had @carlivatiron in the writers room to help launch #BeyondTheGates. We send him off with love and gratitude and wish him all the best in whatever comes next. Love you, Ron! And thank you from my heart.” Previously, Carlivati was head writer at DAYS, GH and One Life to Live.

 

Alumni Report

Nicholas Alexander Chavez (ex-Spencer, GH) was cut from the final version of I Know What You Did Last Summer. According to People.com, while his casting was announced last November and he did shoot a scene with actress Lola Tung, the scene didn’t make it into the final version of the sequel. Director Kaytin Robinson told the website, “It was just one of those situations where it had nothing to do with Lola and Nicholas — they are both so fantastic. I really would love to work with them again. I loved working with them. They did a fabulous job,” she continued. “But in the larger tapestry of the film, it just didn’t fit.” The film is currently in theaters…. Adam J. Harrington (ex-Jagger/John, GH) is appearing in Countdown, now streaming on Amazon Prime, which stars DAYS alum Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric)…. Pierson Fodé (ex-Thomas, B&B) has been cast in the film Eternity, a suspense and romance according to Deadline.

 

Real-Life Status

Health Update: Tristan Rogers, known for his roles as Robert on GH, Colin on Y&R, and Hunter on B&B, as well as his Daytime Emmy-winning turn on Studio City, announced to fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Former leading lady Emma Samms (ex-Holly) shared Digest‘s news on her official X (formerly Twitter) account and added, “Sending Tristan so much love ❤️.”

Court Filing: Denise Richards (ex-Shauna, B&B) accused her soon-to-be ex-husband Aaron Phypers of domestic violence and asked for a restraining order in court documents that were filed last Wednesday, according to Entertainment Weekly. This came on the heels of Phypers filing for divorce on Monday, July 7, after six years of marriage. On Monday, TMZ reported that after the huge fight that led to their split, Phypers went to a police station and filed a report about it.

 

Casting About

Lawrence Saint Victor (Carter, B&B) and Telma Hopkins (ex-Denise, Y&R) have been cast in the dramatic film, Higher Love, as reported by Deadline…. Ashley Jones (Bridget, B&B) shared the news on Instagram that she will star and executive produce a new film, The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story. “It’s an 80s period-true crime piece that my partner Pierre David and I have nurtured from the ground up…. We took it to @lifetimetv over a year ago. I really thought this could be special. And here we are! Very proud to have produced this one with an amazing team,” she wrote. It is slated to premiere at 8 p.m. on September 20…. Cady McClain (Pamela, BTG) has a new play she’s appearing in called What Happened Was, directed by Obie winner and Tony-nominated Austin Pendleton, written by Walter John Thompson, and co-starring Ryan Tramont, at the Chain Theatre’s 2025 Summer One Act Festival. Performances will be held on July 22, August 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase now.

 

In Memoriam

Eileen Fulton, who played the iconic Lisa on As the World Turns beginning on May 18, 1960 until its final episode in 2010 (with a few breaks in between), passed away on July 14 at the age of 91. She was nominated in 1988 for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the academy in 2004. Also a writer, she penned two autobiographies, How My World Turns and As My World Still Turns, as well as a series of murder mysteries and a novel loosely based on her soap career called Soap Opera. An accomplished singer, she also released an album, The Same Old World.

Former co-star Martha Byrne (ex-Lily) wrote on Instagram, “What can I say about Eileen Fulton. The original soap star who paved the road for the likes of a Susan Lucci or Andrea Evans. Since Eileen started on ATWT when the show was live, there aren’t enough pieces of history for us to truly grasp the enormity of her stardom and presence in the entertainment business. I remember being so impressed that she was a writer. The best part was she would use real stories from behind the scenes and change the names. Maybe that was her way of giving the audience a wink to include them even more. She loved her fans, and she had many. I went to her one-woman shows, and the place was always packed. As the years went on and her role wasn’t as prominent as it had been, she took it with class. I never heard her complain as many did who were frustrated they didn’t have a storyline. She was always a class act and a true pro who knew a storyline or another opportunity was only around the corner. She knew her value and was secure in herself. A national treasure who shaped the entire industry. Thank you, Eileen. I’m sure there was a pink feather boa waiting for you just inside the pearly gates. ❤️”

Cassandra Creech (ex-Denise; Grace, B&B) also posted a tribute on Instagram: “Two North Carolina girls from small towns… My sweet Eileen, you were the ‘Lioness of Daytime.’ My first day on the set of ‘As The World Turns,’ with a delicate, sugar-coated southern accent, you whispered words of grace and empowerment over me.
Wherever we’d run into each other, the streets of NYC, on set, or your elegant and glamorous castle, you made me feel as if I were the most important woman in the universe. ( I still feel these precious moments…) Most profoundly, Eileen, you always reminded me of my brilliance, the power of my sensuality and to have fun with this business of show. The play of it all. The creation of it all. Thank you Eileen RIP 🪽🪽”

Former on-screen stepson, Mark Pinter (ex-Brian) wrote on Facebook, “There was no one quite like Eileen. She was all grace and charm and laughter and kindness with a heart of gold. To share a scene with her was flying by the seat of your pants and pure joy. So many laughs and tears and memories. Rest well, dear sweet lady. You shall not be soon forgotten.” Another former co-star, Michael Swan (ex-Duncan; Mystery Man, Y&R) commented on a post about Fulton’s passing, “A marvelously unique talent. We became friends early on in my time on ATWT. She had a wild and wry sense of humor and we laughed a lot. I’m sure she will keep heaven entertained.” Brooke Alexander (ex-Sam) also commented, “I’ll never forget the first time I met her on set… I felt like I was meeting royalty… she made me feel welcomed like sweet chilled lemonade on a hot summer day.” Lauren B. Martin (ex-Camille) did her own post in tribute and wrote, “The most glamorous, gracious, funny and thoughtful woman. A class act in every way, her southern charm and beautiful smile. I learned so much from Mz. Eileen Fulton. I’ll never forget her stunning home. I promised one day I would do a cabaret show just like she did… I must get to work. 🙏🏽💕🌹 Rest in beautiful peace.”