Kelly Sullivan (“The Young and the Restless,” “General Hospital”) has been cast as Darcy Dylan, mother of Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock), on “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

“General Hospital” star Chris L. McKenna is exiting the daytime drama series this fall, with his character, WSB Director Jack Brennan, being written out.

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of July 13-17, 2026.

“The Young and the Restless” has named Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor as its new co-head writers, replacing Josh Griffith. They report to work next week.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” is on pace to win the 2025-2026 television season among soaps in Women 18-49, tied for second overall with the first half-hour of “The Price is Right.”

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of July 6-10, 2026.

“General Hospital” marked a 15-week high among Total Viewers, while “The Young and the Restless” ranked first among soaps in Women 18-49 during the week of July 6-10, 2026.

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of June 29 – July 3, 2026.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” ranked No. 1 among soaps in Women 18-49 and, along with “NBC News Daily,” saw massive year-over-year audience gains during the week of June 29 – July 3, 2026.

Nominations for “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” were announced, with “The Young and the Restless” receiving 18, “Beyond the Gates” 15, and “General Hospital” 13.