Comings & Goings: Casting News for General Hospital, Young & Restless, DAYS, B&B and BTG Week of June 1
Here’s the very latest casting information about who’s coming and who’s going on General Hospital, The Young and Restless, Beyond The Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives.
Who’s Coming
Beyond The Gates
Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott), Bryton James (Devon Winters), Michael Mealor (Kyle Abbott), Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman Winters), Susan Walters (Diane Abbott): The Y&R crossover event that has been touted for months is finally poised to begin! These six Genoa City residents will make the trip to Fairmont Crest next week.
According to an official press release from BTG, “In the episodes, longtime close friends Vernon Dupree [Clifton Davis] and the powerful patriarch of the Newman family, the legendary Victor Newman, arriving in grand style at Fairmont Crest, reunite at a high-profile political fundraiser. Over the years, Victor has backed Vernon’s political campaigns, while Vernon has championed legislation benefiting Newman Enterprises, an alliance built on loyalty, influence, and mutual gain. Now, Vernon has asked Victor to serve as the keynote speaker for his grandson Martin’s [Brandon Claybon] fundraiser.”
Alex Cheeks (Donnell McBride): Donnell is poised to get what he wants from Joey (Jon Lindstrom) as the week unfolds.
Angela Fairley (Deanna McBride): Deanna is poised for a big week as she is confronted with a face from her past — one who is supposed to be dead!
Iona Morris Jackson (Monica McCormick): Morris Jackson returns to let Vernon know if she will accept the offer to become Garland Memorial’s new chief of staff.
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): As the week unfolds, Randy and Hayley (Marquita Goings) have a conversation about their long-running efforts to get the best of Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett), and he will also link up with Joey (Jon Lindstrom).
Kenjah (Madison Montgomery): Madison confides in Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) about her desire to reconcile with her family.
Monique Mosee (Darlene Hawthorne): Mosee returns to the role on Tuesday, June 2.
Cecelia Specht (Lia Garland): Memorial’s chief of staff appears again this week.
Jason Graham (Doug McBride): Surprise! Graham, who appeared to be killed off the show as Doug in September 2025, returned to the canvas on BTG’s Friday cliffhanger last week. But is Doug alive or merely a figment of daughter Deanna’s imagination? All will be revealed in time.
Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson): Tyrell and Jessica (Camryn Jade) will be seen on Wednesday, June 3, when they make a bold move.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer): Brooks returned to the show last week as Bill’s (Don Diamont) son — and it wasn’t a one-off. Indeed, on Friday, June 5, Wyatt will be seen contemplating an offer to join the ranks of Logan.
Kayla Ehle (Michaela): The stunning Forrester model appears on Wednesday, June 3.
Shannon McMullen (Willow): This Forrester model is also on the scene on Wednesday, June 3.
Days of Our Lives
Miles Anderson (Foster): Widow Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) goes on a dinner date with Foster on Thursday, June 4.
Sarah Bartholomew (Destiny): Bartholomew makes her Salem debut this week in scenes with Linsey Godfrey (Sarah) and Paul Telfer (Xander).
Nikki Crawford (Lexie Carter): Lexie enjoys some family time with Abe (James Reynolds) and son Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) on Wednesday, June 3.
John Hartmann (Dr. George): The oncologist meets up with Chanel (Raven Bowens) again this week as her breast cancer journey continues.
Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis): The actor, who also appears as Ned on GH, has a chat about the joys of fatherhood with his son Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) on Tuesday, June 2.
Casey Moss (JJ Deveraux): JJ bonds with Javi (Al Calderon) on Wednesday, June 3.
Richard Wharton (Dr. Wilhelm Rolf): The mad scientist delivers some unwelcome news to EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) on Wednesday, June 3.
General Hospital
Elliott Carr (Nurse Grant): Carr, the real-life brother of Finn Carr (Rocco), popped up on Monday, June 1 as Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) nurse at Turning Woods.
Marc Forget (Pascal): The walls may be closing in on the butler given that Lucas (Van Hansis), Laura (Genie Francis) and Sonny (Maurice Benard) are teaming up to use Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) tip about Pascal covering up Dalton’s (Daniel Goddard) murder against him.
Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht): Obrecht is in for an unpleasant surprise on Friday, June 5.
Andrew Hawkes (Ross Cullum): Cullum delivers some grim news on Tuesday, June 2.
James Patrick Stuart (Valentin Cassadine): Now that Brennan has blabbed to Nina (Cynthia Watros) about Valentin’s sexual relationship with Carly, expect fireworks throughout the week.
The Young and the Restless
Tamara Braun (Sienna Bacall): Noah’s (Lucas Adams) lover is involved in his family drama this week.
Vivica A. Fox (Dr. Stephanie Simmons): Stephanie is presented with a new career opportunity this week.
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark): Matt has another busy week as the Newmans grapple with the amnesiac villain being in their midst.
Who’s Going
Beyond the Gates
Cecilia Specht (Lia Garland): Lia’s involvement in the black-market plasma ring resulted in her arrest last week, bringing Specht’s time in the role to an end.
Bill Winkler (Brian Baldwin): The actor appeared last week in the short-term role of Derek’s (Ben Gavin) grieving father.
General Hospital
Maxwell Caulfield (Apollo): Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Ava’s (Maura West) quest for info on the late Delilah (Lily Cardone) led them to New York City last week — specifically, to a meeting with the gallery owner played by Caulfield (ex-Pierce, All My Children; ex-Miles, Dynasty/The Colbys). His one-day appearance took place on Friday, May 29.
Real-Life Status
Noah’s Arc: GH star Josh Swickard (Chase) and his wife, Lauren Swickard (who briefly appeared on the show as Ferncliff nurse Janice), announced the birth of their third child, a son named Noah. Noah joins big brother Arthur and big sister Savannah.
Alumni Report
William Lipton (ex-Cameron Webber, GH) has unveiled his first project following the cancellation of his Amazon Prime series, The Runarounds: He stars in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latest installment of the mega-popular videogame franchise. Lipton portrays a U.S. Marine in the game, which is set in South Korea…. Tori Spelling (ex-Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) and Randy Spelling (ex-Sean, Sunset Beach) are developing a new series called Reunited: Tori & Randy Spelling, described by Variety as showcasing the estranged siblings taking a cross-country road trip “in an attempt to reconnect.”
Industry News
Variety reports that Jeff Jenkins, the mastermind behind the hit reality show Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has partnered with Bell-Phillip Television Productions on a new competition reality series called The Bold and the Unscripted. In the series, the contestants will vie for the prize of a recurring role on the CBS sudser.
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