Andrew Trischitta, who plays Jack Manning on “One Life to Live,” is on contract with the ABC daytime drama series.

NBC’s “Days of our Lives” has cast newcomer Bren Foster in the contract role of Quinn, a character previously known as Fletcher in a recent casting call according to Soap Opera Digest. The character is described as being a “charming businessman with an edge. He can be clean cut or not. He is sexy, mysterious and savvy, has an easy way with the ladies but can be formidable if crossed.” The World Tae Kwon Do Champion’s first airdate will be in May and he’ll share his first scenes with Nadia Bjorlin’s Chloe Lane.

Judith Chapman has been bumped to recurring status at “The Young and the Restless.”

The Tuesday, February 22 episode of “One Life to Live” will not only give viewers their first glimpse of Andrew Trischitta as a recast Jack Manning, but it will also be the day that the ABC soap begins telling the story of bullying in America. The topic, of course, especially hits home with many children as they prepare to go to school each weekday not knowing if they will be thrown into their lockers with a wedgie or hanging upside down waiting for their lunch money to be stolen by someone bigger than them. Some of them even contemplate the prospect of suicide, which is rumored to be where the show may eventually take the storyline down the road. Wherever the show takes the story, Soap Opera Network of course will be following them every step of the way.

As previously reported, “Days of our Lives” has cast daytime newcomer Francisco San Martin in the role of Dario Hernandez, Rafe (Galen Gering) and Gabi’s (Camila Banus) brother. Interestingly, the actor previously appeared on “DAYS” in mid-November in the role of Javier Rodriguez, a sick patient that died as he was causing a deadly outbreak at Salem University Hospital while in the presence of Melanie (Molly Burnett) and Nathan (Mark Hapka).

“One Life to Live” has recast the role of Joey Buchanan again, reveals executive producer Frank Valentini. Tom Degnan is replacing Josh Kelly in the role.

“All My Children” Head-Writer Charles Pratt, Jr. has been released from his duties at the ABC soap.

Soap Opera Digest confirmed on Friday afternoon that controversial “All My Children” Head Writer Charles Pratt, Jr. has been released from his position with the ABC soap. Sources close to the matter indicate that the official announcement from ABC will be made this Monday.

Mark Hapka marks his steamy debut on Wednesday, June 17 as Nathan Jannings on NBC’s “Days of our Lives.” In this photo released by JPI Studios, Hapka gives actress Molly Burnett and her character Melanie Layton a welcoming surprise after the two meet under unusual circumstances.

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Conor Jackson is set to appear in the Wednesday, June 3 episode of “General Hospital” as Michael’s physical therapist.

Monday, August 18, 2008 6:45 AM EST | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “The Bold and the Beautiful” Comings & Goings for the Week of August 18 Edition. Patrick Duffy returns as “Stephen Logan” on August 21, 22 and 26. Sean Whalen returns as “Lab Technician Carl” on August 20. Dan Martin returns as “Lt. Baker” on August 21, 22, 25 and 26. Mykel Shannon Jenkins returns as “Detective Charlie Baker” on August 21, 22 and 25. Jacqueline Hahn returns as “Dr. Caspary” on August 22. “The Bold and the Beautiful” airs Weekdays on CBS. Anytime on CBS.com. Check local listings.

Antonio Sabato Jr. is returning to Port Charles for the first time since 1995 when he reprises the role of Jagger Cates on “General Hospital: Night Shift.”