Plus, where these new additions stand in each drama
SOAP opera fans have been gearing up for a cast changeup as The Bold and the Beautiful, Young and Restless, and Days of our Lives bring back major characters.
All three soaps have multiple stars added to the cast this week, and one fan-favorite is returning.
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A photo of The Bold and the Beautiful cast taken in February 2024Credit: Getty
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The cast and crew of the Young and Restless posing with their Daytime Emmy Award on Mau 5, 2019 in Pasadena, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
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The cast of the daytime soap opera Days of our LivesCredit: Getty
On Monday, Soap Opera Digest announced the “comings and goings” of the longtime dramas and the status of their characters.
For The Bold and the Beautiful, Sophia Paras, who plays Kelly Spencer, is reprising her role this week.
Twins Alexander and Chase Banks, who portray Hayes Finnegan, are also making a comeback after their debut last week.
In addition, Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan) and Delon d Metz (Zende Forrester) will make an appearance.
BIG RETURNS
Days of our Lives also experiences a significant switch-up with its characters as Galen Gering (Rafe Herandez) finally wakes up from his coma, bringing him back onscreen.
Tina Huang returns as Melinda Trask, who fans might see get rescued after being tied up by Killer Connie (Julie Dove) in last week’s episode.
Madelyn Kientz, who portrays Sophia Choi, will also be back in Salem to stir the pot between lovers Holly and Tate (Ashley Puzemis and Leo Howard).
The soap opera has had many cast changes over the years as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in November.
The Young and the Restless might have the most anticipated shakeup as Lily Brooks O’Briant (Lucy Romalotti) and Reylynn Caster (Faith Newman) return.
Lauralee Bell (Christine Williams), who has been off the show for weeks, is finally back in Genoa City.
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Christine left town for Los Angeles to follow her musician beau Danny (Michael Damian) on his world tour.
Lauralee returned to the show in 2023 and made another appearance for two episodes last month.
The actress’s character proved to be much-loved by viewers as the episodes drew 66,000 more viewers than the previous week, according to Soap Opera Digest.
Lauralee has also been teasing her return on social media, sharing photos of her in the CBS lot.
“I can’t wait to see you back in Y&R and hopefully Michael’s not too far behind!” one person wrote on Instagram.
“We’ve missed you, Lauralee,” said another.
“Where are you, Danny? We need you!” a third added.
“Yay welcome back,” a fourth gushed.
“I miss you both, and Nina too! I love that you are all a part of the show—timeless!” a fifth remarked.
“Welcome back Christine AKA LauraLee Bell. Can’t wait to see you and Danny on the show Y&R,” another echoed.
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Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl, Katherine Kelly Lang, Jennifer Gareis, and Heather Tom on the set of the Bold and BeautifulCredit: Getty
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The cast of Days of our Lives at a ceremony for TV producer Ken Corday as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 15, 2017, in Hollywood, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
