Comings and Goings: General Hospital, Young and Restless DAYS, B&B and BTG Week Of February 16
From the surprise return of Shemar Moore (Malcolm) to Genoa City superstar to Steve Burton taking a Port Charles break as Jason, 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
Madison Alsobrooke (Francesca Belleclaire): The actress made her debut last week and will continue to make her mark as Anastasia’s (Timeca Seretti) granddaughter.
Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin): Derek is poised to clash with Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) this week.
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): Randy’s con is in danger of being exposed this week.
Dominique Madison (Lynette Wise): Look out, Lynette! She will find herself dealing with some tense confrontations this week.
Timeca Seretti (Anastasia Belleclaire): Seretti’s run as gossipy socialite Anastasia continues.
Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): Mona is in the mix again this week.
Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Perez): The hospital lab tech is less than thrilled with Ashley (Jen Jacob) this week.
Bold and Beautiful
Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan Forrester): Expect a dramatic week for Eric’s (John McCook) wife when he finds himself struggling to breathe!
Days of Our Lives
Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux): The longtime fan face notches more air time this week.
Bassel Alzaro (Klaus): Look for the actor to appear on Friday, February 20.
Maggie Carney (Rita): EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) has a chat with his assistant about Cat (AnnaLynne McCord).
Ivan G’Vera (Ivan Marais): Vivian’s (Louise Sorel) longtime companion and co-conspirator returns this week and will appear in scenes with Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Dimitri (Peter Porte). He last appeared in Salem in 2024.
Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton Deveraux): Jack’s wife is also in the mix this week.
General Hospital
Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli): Spinelli is there to welcome Maxie (Kirsten Storms) home when she returns to Port Charles after being released from the hospital in Boston.
Lily Fisher (Georgie Spinelli): Maxie and Spinelli’s daughter also takes part in her mom’s emotional homecoming.
Gary James Fuller (James West): Maxie’s son with Nathan (Ryan Paevey) is, of course, on the scene when his mother comes home.
Marc Forget (Pascal): Sidwell (Carlo Rota) gets some serious food for thought from his butler/henchman … and Lucas (Van Hansis) may pay the price.
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): It’s a busy week for Ric, between romancing Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), breaking bread with Sonny (Maurice Benard) and dealing with nephew/client Michael (Rory Gibson).
Jen Ray (Suzanne): Suzanne gives her two cents to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) after learning that Laura (Genie Francis) wants Alexis to finish out Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) congressional term.
John J. York (Mac Scorpio): Expect emotional scenes between Mac and his beloved stepdaughter, Maxie, upon her return to Port Charles.
Young and Restless
Lauralee Bell (Christine Williams Romalotti): Newlywed Christine is back in Genoa City and this week, she will share scenes with the troubled Mariah (Camryn Grimes).
Ethan Ray Clark (Dominic Winters): Dominic was returned to his family’s loving arms last week after his kidnapping ordeal and will notch more air time this week.
Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti): Danny is back in Genoa City alongside his beautiful bride, Christine.
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark): Digest confirmed that Howarth resumed taping at Y&R last week, meaning that it won’t be long before the actor’s nefarious alter ego, Matt Clark, darkens Genoa City’s doorstep once again. He last appeared in the role in January.
Vivica A. Fox (Stephanie Simmons): Fox briefly portrayed Stephanie (who was then a med student, but who will return as a doctor) from 1994-95, and in April, she will be returning to Genoa City for a multi-episode arc alongside Shemar Moore as Malcolm Winters. Malcolm and Stephanie were briefly linked romantically during Fox’s first stint on the show. “SURPRISE Dawlings!” she posted on Instagram. “Ya gurl @msvfox & @shemarfmoore are returning to @youngandtherestlesscbs as Dr Stephanie Simmons & Malcolm! Much LUV to @youngandrestlesscbs for this AMAZING reunion!”
Camryn Grimes (Mariah Copeland): Mariah remains in the throes of drama as the fallout from her kidnapping of Dominic continues.
Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters): Moore became a daytime superstar when he joined the show as Malcolm back in 1994, winning a Daytime Emmy in 2000 for his work on the show. Now, having last guest-starred in 2023, he’ll return in April for a multi-episode arc. Moore and Fox both resumed taping on Tuesday, February 17.
Melissa Ordway (Abby Winters): Abby tries to set some boundaries this week.
Who’s Going
Days of Our Lives
Cary Christopher (Thomas DiMera): The young actor’s final episode streamed on Peacock on February 17, with the role of Thomas poised to be recast. “‘Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.’ February 17th will be my last appearance as Thomas DiMera. Thanks for all the memories,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera): Flynn stopped filming last year when he accepted the role of Cane Ashby on Y&R, and his final episode streamed on Peacock on February 17. The character will return in April in the form of recast Conner Floyd (ex-Chance, Y&R).
Autumn Grendon (Charlotte DiMera): Charlotte left town alongside brother Thomas and doting dad Chad, marking the end of Grendon’s run. She began playing the role in 2021.
Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas): As previously reported, Puzemis was one of four Salem-ites who returned to work in January 2026 following the show’s holiday break to the news that they were being written off the show. The others were Carson Boatman (Johnny), Raven Bowens (Chanel) and Puzemis’s leading man, Leo Howard (Tate). The actress broke her silence about her departure on Instagram, writing, “Been meaning to post…but that’s officially a wrap on Holly Jonas! 222 episodes later, an emmy nomination, many tears shed, and an entire cast who has become my family. Thank you for the memories @dayspeacock! On to the next chapter🪽.” In the comment section, she received supportive messages from several of her co-stars, including Martha Madison (Belle), who wrote, “You light up the screen and every room you walk into. You will crush whatever comes next, and we will be cheering you on the whole way. 😘”
Michael Roark (Jeremy Horton): Roark assumed the role of Jeremy in October 2025 and his time in Salem will come to an end on April 29.
Who’s Going
General Hospital
Steve Burton (Jason Morgan): One of the biggest stars in Port Charles, Burton announced last week that he is taking a hiatus from the role of Jason, to which he returned in 2024. Digest confirmed that he has already begun his hiatus after taping his final scenes (for now) last week. The actor is expected to resume taping this summer.
In Memoriam
On February 11, James Van Der Beek, who early in his career portrayed Stephen Anderson on As the World Turns and went on to play Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, passed away at the age of 48. The actor went public in 2024 with his diagnosis of colorectal cancer and is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children.
Real-Life Status
Girl You Know It’s True: Major congratulations are in order for B&B star Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy). The actress, who tied the knot last December with film producer Mark Bauch, is pregnant with her first child, a girl. The new addition is due in May.
Alumni Report
Sydney Mikayla (ex-Trina, GH) and Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa, One Life to Live) co-star as Samantha and Evelyn, respectively, in the upcoming horror flick Crybaby Bridge. On Instagram, Mikayla enthused, “Excited to announce my first starring role in a Feature!!! @crybabybridgefilm,” adding, “So proud of the collaboration and care that went into bringing this horror story to life. More details coming soon. Let the folklore begin… 🖤” …. Former Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson (ex-Pacey) is set to star in a new drama pilot for HBO Max titled How to Survive Without Me…. Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, DAYS) has a new Hallmark Channel project airing soon. Titled A Royal Setting, it will premiere on March 28. “Save the date. The crown awaits,” she wrote on Instagram…. Peyton Meyer, who wrapped his DAYS run last year as Doug Williams III, is set to star in Kentucky Roses, whih will premiere on the Hallmark Channel on May 2, 2026…. Variety reports that Y&R alum McKenna Grace has landed the plum role of Daphne in Netflix’s live-action reboot of Scooby-Doo.
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