Comings & Goings: Casting News for General Hospital, Young & Restless, DAYS, B&B and BTG Week of August 24
What are the latest soap opera comings and goings? Check out up-to-date casting information about General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Beyond The Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives for the week of August 24.
Who’s Coming
Beyond The Gates
Jasmine Burke (June Hughes): Burke is seen again this week offering suport to Tyrell (Jaden Lucas Miller) on Tuesday, August 25.
Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): Mona hustles Joey (Jon Lindstrom) on Wednesday, August 26.
Malachi Malik (Elon Hawthorne): Malik pops up as Elon on Friday, August 28 — and Elon delivers some disturbing news to Jacob (Jibre Hordges).
Robert Christopher Riley (Carlton Fitzgerald): Carlton has an unexpected run-in on Thursday, August 27.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Sincere Cato (Alex): Bikini Bar mainstay Alex popped up again on Monday, August 24.
Kelly Sullivan (Darcy Dylan): Dylan’s (Sydney Bullock) mom arrives on the scene on Thursday, August 27, making Kelly Sullivan’s return to the daytime fold a decade after she finished her Y&R run as Sage Warner. The actress also previously appeared on GH as Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri.
Days of Our Lives
Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux): The DAYS vet makes his latest return this week and Jack will first be seen on Tuesday, August 25.
Pippa Blaylock (Charlotte DiMera): The role of Chad’s daughter (Conner Floyd) has been recast, with Blaylock making her debut on Tuesday, August 25.
Judi Evans (Bonnie Kiriakis): Bonnie is seen again on Thursday, August 27, when she does stepson Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) a solid by babysitting baby Kelsey.
Cole Gersmeyer (Thomas DiMera): Gersmeyer is assuming the role of Chad’s son beginning with the Tuesday, August 25 episode.
Sydney Malakeh (Character TBA): Malakeh will make her Salem debut on Thursday, September 9. The show announced the news of her hiring last week — but did not reveal who the daytime newcomer would be playing. “Welcome to the party, gurl!!!,” Eric Martsolf (Brady) wrote in the comment section of DAYS’s post.
General Hospital
Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri): Carr appears again this week as Rocco’s bond with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) deepens.
Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht): Liesl is still on the hunt for answers about her son Cassius (Ryan Paevey) and meets with her daughter, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) on the topic.
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): Ric gets another eyeful of Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) this week. Can he keep his jealousy in check or will his fear of losing Liz come true?
Wes Ramsey (Peter August): Anna (Finola Hughes) receives more shady counsel from her vision of Peter’s ghost this week — and Peter may not be content if Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is Anna’s only victim….
Geoffrey Rivas (Warden Alvarez): Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell (Carlo Rota) are both incarcerated at Pentonville, which means the prison’s warden is due for some air time.
Kayden Brenna Tokarski (Scout Cain): Scout participates in another secret meeting this week.
The Young and the Restless
Stacy Haiduk (Patty Williams): The schemer returns to the canvas this week — and poised to share scenes with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) on Friday, August 28.
Jade Harlow (Marie Kirkland): Harlow appears again this week in the role of Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) fellow recovering addict.
Vivica A. Fox (Dr. Stephanie Simmons): Stephanie shares more scenes with Nate (Sean Dominic) on Tuesday, August 25.
Who’s Going
Days of Our Lives
Alexander Elijah Bond (Thomas DiMera): Bond, who appeared briefly in the role of Thomas in April, has been replaced by Cole Gersmeyer.
Nikki Crawford (Lexie Carver): Crawford made her final appearance as Lexie on Friday, August 21, when the character passed away (again). On Instagram, Crawford wrote, “What a beautiful ride. ❤️ Lexie, you challenged me, moved me, and gave me so much to carry with me. Until we meet again… 💕.” In the comment section, Stacy Haiduk (Kristen) cheered, “👏👏👏Brava!!!! You are so amazing and I am so honored to have been able to work with you! Congratulations!❤️❤️❤️.”
Autumn Gendron (Charlotte DiMera): The role of Charlotte has been recast with Pippa Blaylock, bringing an end to Gendron’s time in Salem. The young actress began playing Charlotte in 2021.
Peter Porte (Dimitri Von Leuschner): Porte’s latest run wrapped on Wednesday, August 19 when Leo (Greg Rikaart) talked Dimitri into releasing him.
Real-Life Status
The Legend of Zelda: Congratulations are in order for GH star Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah) and his wife, Anna Eilinsfeld. Their first child, Zelda Dana Eilinsfeld Wilson, was born on August 10, weighing in at 8 lbs, 3 oz., and is now home with her parents after a 5-day stay in the NICU.
The Honeymooners: DAYS star AnnaLynne McCord (Cat) is a marrried woman! She confirmed on Instagram that she tied the knot with longtime love Danny Cipriani, who popped the question last Christmas. Fellow newlywed Emily O’Brien (Gwen), who was in attendance, posted, “It was real. And it was beautiful. And you and Danny are beautiful. So honored to have witnessed your union. ‘Infinite skies and free love.’”
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