Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all five daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and Beyond the Gates.

Key Takeaways

• Christel Khalil began maternity leave, writing Lily out of Genoa City for several weeks.
• Tessa faced a major personal decision with Sharon’s support.
• Matt Clark’s long-running return arc continued to drive Y&R drama.
• Brayan Nicoletti debuted as RJ Forrester, launching a new Forrester-Spencer rivalry.
• Eric and Donna returned for more Forrester family scenes.
• Dylan continued getting increased screen time on B&B.
• Dimitri remained front and center on DAYS as Leo and Gwen confronted the fallout.
• Bayview’s Rachel resurfaced while Sophia stayed at the center of the chaos.
• Multiple exits were confirmed on DAYS, including Peter Blake and upcoming departures for Rachel and Ari.
• Kevin Collins exited Port Charles, taking Ace with him.
• Valentin stayed on the run while familiar faces like Olivia, Ned, Brad, and Jacinda reappeared.
• Willow’s trial wrapped with the return of key legal players.
• Jordi Vilasuso debuted on Beyond the Gates as Grayson Perez, a new lab tech at Garland Memorial.

The Week of January 12, 2026

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

The Young and the Restless Casting

Christel Khalil has officially begun her maternity leave at Y&R. The actress, who is pregnant with her third child, has two sons: Michael, 15, and Remy, a toddler. Her character, Lily Winters, announced last week that she was leaving Genoa City to visit her children, Charlie and Mattie, for a few weeks.Khalil revealed that she was expecting last October via a video on social media.

Cait Fairbanks gets more screen time as Tessa Porter. Look for Tessa to make a tough decision about her complicated love life with some help from Sharon Case’s Sharon on Wednesday, January 14.

Roger Howarth continues his story arc as Matt Clark/Mitch Bacall. (Here’s how Y&R fans feel about the character’s surprise return, after being declared dead some 20 years ago.)

The Bold and the Beautiful Casting

Brayan Nicoletti makes his B&B debut as RJ Forrester, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and (Thorsten Kaye) Ridge’s son on Thursday, January 16. He has scenes with his TV parents and others this week. The character will be part of a new Forrester-Spencer rivalry and go head-to-head with Crew Morrow’s Will.

The return of RJ means more family moments for the Forrester clan. John McCook and Jennifer Gareis are back as Eric and Donna Forrester on Thursday, January 16.

Sydney Bullock continues to get more airtime as Dylan, Hayes’ (Bryan David Garlick) former summer school art teacher. She interacts with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Steffy, Crew Morrow’s Liam, and Laneya Grace’s Electra this week.

Days of our Lives Casting

Peter Porte continues his DAYS run as the dastardly Dimitri Von Leuschner. Check out some interesting facts about Porte. He shares scenes with Greg Rikaart’s Leo and Al Calderon’s Leo on Monday, January 12 and with Emily O’Brien’s Gwen and Galen Gering’s Rafe on Tuesday, January 13.

Bayview Sanitarium’s diabolical patient duo is back. Alice Halsey resurfaces as Rachel Black in scenes with Rachel Boyd’s Sophia on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14. Halsey also appears on Thursday, January 15.

Kim Hawthorne appears as Dr. Gregory, Rachel’s doctor, in scenes with Eric Martsolf’s Brady. The concerned father voices his concerns about his daughter on Tuesday, January 13.

It appears to be the end of the road for Dan Gauthier as Peter Blake. The veteran actor, who debuted in the role on December 19, was pronounced dead last week. Gauthier was best known to daytime viewers for his role as Kevin Buchanan (2003 to 2010) on One Life to Live.

Also, on the exit front, as previously reported, Alice Halsey will be leaving the show as Rachel. She makes her last appearance in March. The role has been recast. Here’s a look at the powerhouse young actress’ rising career.

In addition, Marissa Reyes will be exiting the soap as Ari Horton, too. Her last airdate is in March. The character has already been recast.

General Hospital Casting

Jon Lindstrom’s quick visit as Dr. Kevin Collins has come to an end on GH. The actor, who returned to the canvas after being off the canvas for months in December 2025, made his last appearance on January 5 when Kevin left Port Charles to accept a teaching position in Dublin. Lindstrom, who also plays Joey Armstrong on Beyond the Gates, recently discussed the logistics of appearing on two soaps.

Twins Karis and Kieran Barry have also exited the show as Ace Cassadine. The aforementioned Kevin took his great-grandson with him when he departed town.

James Patrick Stuart continues his run as Valentin Cassadine. The escaped convict takes a risk on Tuesday, January 13 and appears again on Wednesday, January 14.

Lisa LoCicero and Wally Kurth resurface as Olivia and Ned Quartermaine on Monday, January 12. The pair interacts with Amanda Setton’s Brook Lynn and Josh Swickard’s Chase.

Paige Herschell is back as Jacinda. She shares tender scenes with Rory Gibson’s Michael on Monday, January 12.  Herschel recently discussed her run on the soap and what it’s meant to her.

Michael E. Knight Martin gets more airtime as Martin Grey. The attorney relays news to Cameron Mathison’s Drew on Monday, January 12.

Parry Shen pops in as Brad Cooper. The character issues a request on Wednesday, January 14.

As Willow’s trial comes to a close, two key players are back. Nazneen Contractor reappears as district attorney Justine Turner, and Tim Lounibos is back as Judge Sullivan.

Beyond the Gates Casting

Daytime vet Jordi Vilasuso’s character name and first airdate on BTG have been announced. The actor, who previously played Tony Santos on Guiding Light (2000 to 2003), Griffin Castillo on All My Children (2010 to 2011, 2013), Dario Hernandez on DAYS (2016 to 2017), and Rey Rosales on Y&R (2018 to 2022), is set to make his debut on Tuesday, January 13 episode. He’ll be portraying Grayson Perez, a lab tech at Garland Memorial Hospital.