TL;DR: One Life to Live legend Erika Slezak joins General Hospital with mysterious Monica Quartermaine connections, Ryan Paevey returns as Nathan West after 7 years, Beth Maitland is back as Traci Abbott on Y&R, Thaao Penghlis expands his Tony DiMera storyline on DAYS, and Harrison Cone’s character gets a name reveal on B&B as Deke, Remy’s boyfriend.
Soap Comings and Goings
Your favorite daytime dramas are buzzing with exciting casting moves this week! From beloved veterans making surprise returns to fresh faces joining established storylines, here’s everything you need to know about who’s coming and going in Port Charles, Genoa City, Salem, and Los Angeles.
General Hospital’s
Daytime television royalty Erika Slezak has officially joined the GH cast and is already filming scenes at the studio. The One Life to Live legend, best known for her iconic portrayal of Victoria Lord, will be playing a mysterious new character with direct connections to the late Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson). While her character’s identity remains under wraps, sources hint that Slezak may be the surprise guest who disrupts Monica’s memorial service on Friday, September 26.
Ryan Paevey is back in Port Charles after a seven-year absence! The actor, whose character Nathan West was killed off in 2018, made his return on Friday, September 19, and viewers can expect to see much more of him throughout the week. Paevey recently opened up about his time away from the soap opera world.
Rena Sofer reprises her role as the vivacious Lois Cerullo, joining the emotional gathering to honor Monica’s memory next week.
Michael Knight makes a guest appearance as Martin Grey on Tuesday, September 23, where his character places a cryptic phone call that’s sure to raise eyebrows.
Gary James Fuller returns as young James West, Maxie’s (Kirsten Storms) son, in scenes airing Wednesday, September 24. His storyline involves grandmother Felicia (Kristina Wagner) expressing concern about her grandson’s wellbeing.
The dynamic duo of Asher Antonyzyn and Finn Carr continue their prominent roles as “brothers” Danny Morgan and Rocco Falconeri, with their storyline remaining central to current plots.
The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland ends her notable absence from Genoa City, returning as Traci Abbott on Monday, September 22. Jack’s (Peter Bergman) sister will share scenes with Billy Flynn’s Cane and engage in meaningful interactions with Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis.
Cait Fairbanks is back as Tessa Porter, with her character having an important heart-to-heart with Michael Graziadei’s Daniel on Monday, September 22.
Days of our Lives
Kennedy Garcia brings sweetness back to Salem as teenager Felicity Greene on Friday, September 26. The young actress will share delightful scenes with Raven Bowens’ Chanel and Robert Scott Wilson’s Alex.
Thaao Penghlis expands his presence as Tony DiMera, with the character’s corporate power play intensifying. The veteran actor’s increased screen time comes courtesy of the current head writing team’s decision to spotlight his character’s quest to reclaim control of the DiMera empire. Penghlis will have compelling scenes with Suzanne Rogers’ Maggie on Tuesday, September 23.
Miles Anderson reprises his role as Foster, Salem’s friendly bookstore owner, on Wednesday, September 24. He’ll interact with an impressive ensemble including Mary Beth Evans’ Kayla, Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie, and James Reynolds’ Abe.
Tina Huang appears as attorney Melinda Trask on Wednesday, September 24, providing legal counsel to Rachel Boyd’s Sophia.
James Hawthorne joins the cast as a menacing stalker character, making his debut on Friday, September 26.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Harrison Cone returns to the fashion world of B&B on Wednesday, September 24, with exciting character details finally revealed. Cone’s character is named Deke and serves as the newly disclosed boyfriend of Remy (Christian Weissmann).
This development adds another layer to Weissmann’s complex character arc, as Remy originally debuted in 2024 as Electra’s (Laneya Grace) stalker before his storyline evolved in unexpected directions.
Don’t miss any of these exciting developments as your favorite soaps continue to deliver drama, romance, and surprises throughout the week!
