The four daytime soaps are not immune to the ever-evolving casting decisions that see television’s biggest shows consistently swapping characters in and out episode to episode. Therefore, thanks to our handy casting guide, it’s our duty to keep track of who’s coming, going, staying, or even returning to L.A., Salem, Port Charles and Genoa City.
Find out the latest casting changes impacting your favorite shows during the week of December 4-8, 2023 below.
COMINGS
The Bold and the Beautiful
- Winsor Harmon reprises his role as Thorne Forrester beginning Tuesday, December 5.
- Ashley Jones reprises her role as Dr. Bridget Forrester beginning Wednesday, December 6.
Days of our Lives
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Jackie Cox returns as Darius Rose, a character last seen in April 2022 during Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Craig’s wedding. Cox will share scenes alongside Peter Porte (Dimitri) beginning Monday, December 4.
General Hospital
- Jane Elliot is back in Port Charles after her character, Tracy Quartermaine, concluded her purpose in Amsterdam on matters relating to her late husband, Luke.
- Mark Engelhardt recently reprised the role of Roman Hume, a Pikeman Security Group representative.
- Lyn Alicia Henderson appeared recently as Claire Brown, a surrogacy matching expert who consulted with Molly (Kristen Vaganos).
- Charles Mesure debuted as Mr. Brennan (aka Pikeman) on Friday, December 1.
- Shelley Robertson recently debuted as Dede Clark, a lawyer representing Finn (Michael Easton) in a malpractice suit brought against him.
- Patrick Smith debuted on the Tuesday, November 28 episode as Detective Briscoe, a lawman investigating Austin’s murder. He appeared in scenes with Josh Swickard (Chase) and Dominic Zamprogna (Dante).
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The Young and the Restless
- Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian are on again during the week of December 4-8, 2023 as Christine Blair and Danny Romalotti, respectively, when the two share an intimate kiss and a hearty meal.
- Vail Bloom appears as Heather Stevens on Tuesday, December 5.
- Lily Brooks O’Briant appears as Lucy Romalotti on Tuesday, December 5.
- Veronica Redd appears as Mamie Johnson, who is ready to take on anything thrown her way.
- Jess Walton is back and ready to have her character, Jill Abbott, stand her ground against her rivals. Plus, she gets to enjoy some time with her son, Billy (Jason Thompson) and the new lady in his life, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan).
GOINGS
General Hospital
- Ellen Travolta (Gloria Cerullo) exited last week after her character returned to Bensonhurst following Thanksgiving festivities at the Quartermaines.
STAYING
The Young and the Restless
- J. Eddie Peck will be sticking around longer than expected as Cole Howard. Per head writer and executive producer Josh Griffith in an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Cole is already taking a sabbatical from Oxford to write a new book so it makes sense that with the Claire/Eve situation needing more of his attention, he’ll be staying in Genoa City.