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Comings and Goings: GH, Y&R DAYS, B&B and BTG Week Of February 16 - Soap Opera Digest
From the shock return of Shemar Moore as Malcolm to Genoa City’s own standout, and Steve Burton taking a temporary break from Port Charles as Jason, here is the latest on who’s coming and who’s leaving on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Beyond The Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives.
Who’s Coming
Beyond The Gates
- Madison Alsobrooke (Francesca Belleclaire): The actress debuted last week and will continue to leave her mark as Anastasia’s granddaughter. Anastasia is played by Timeca Seretti.
- Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin): Derek is set to clash with Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) this week.
- Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): Randy’s con is at risk of being exposed this week.
- Dominique Madison (Lynette Wise): Look out, Lynette—she’s heading into a week with several tense moments.
- Timeca Seretti (Anastasia Belleclaire): Seretti continues her run as the gossipy socialite.
- Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): Mona returns to the storyline this week.
- Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Perez): The hospital lab tech isn’t thrilled with Ashley this week.
Bold and Beautiful
- Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan Forrester): A dramatic week awaits Eric’s wife as he struggles to breathe.
Days of Our Lives
- Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux): The longtime fan favorite gets more air time this week.
- Bassel Alzaro (Klaus): Expect to see him on Friday, February 20.
- Maggie Carney (Rita): EJ chats with his assistant about Cat.
- Ivan G’Vera (Ivan Marais): Vivian’s longtime ally returns to interact with Leo and Dimitri. He last appeared in Salem in 2024.
- Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton Deveraux): Jack’s wife is also involved this week.
General Hospital
- Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli): Spinelli greets Maxie home as she returns to Port Charles after hospital care in Boston.
- Lily Fisher (Georgie Spinelli): Maxie and Spinelli’s daughter plays a role in the emotional homecoming.
- Gary James Fuller (James West): Maxie’s son with Nathan joins the scene when his mother comes home.
- Marc Forget (Pascal): Sidwell receives serious food-for-thought from his butler/henchman, and Lucas may pay the price.
- Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): It’s a busy week for Ric—romancing Elizabeth, sharing meals with Sonny, and handling his nephew/client Michael.
- Jen Ray (Suzanne): Suzanne weighs in after learning Laura wants Alexis to finish Drew’s congressional term.
- John J. York (Mac Scorpio): Expect emotional scenes between Mac and Maxie when she returns to Port Charles.
Young and Restless
- Lauralee Bell (Christine Williams Romalotti): Newlywed Christine is back in Genoa City and will share scenes with the troubled Mariah.
- Ethan Ray Clark (Dominic Winters): Dominic reunites with his family after a kidnapping ordeal and will have more screen time this week.
- Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti): Danny returns to Genoa City with his bride, Christine.
- Roger Howarth (Matt Clark): It’s confirmed Howarth resumed taping last week, so the nefarious Matt Clark will appear again in Genoa City soon (last seen in January).
- Vivica A. Fox (Stephanie Simmons): Fox returns for a multi-episode arc alongside Shemar Moore as Malcolm Winters. Stephanie and Malcolm were briefly connected in the past.
- Camryn Grimes (Mariah Copeland): Mariah remains in the middle of ongoing drama from her kidnapping fallout.
- Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters): Moore, a daytime standout since 1994, is back for a multi-episode arc in April after a guest appearance in 2023. Filming resumed on February 17.
- Melissa Ordway (Abby Winters): Abby aims to establish boundaries this week.
Who’s Going
Days of Our Lives
- Cary Christopher (Thomas DiMera): The actor’s final episode streamed on Peacock on February 17, with the role being recast. He shared a farewell message about the milestone.
- Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera): Flynn’s last day of filming occurred last year when he moved to Y&R as Cane Ashby; Chad will return in April with Conner Floyd stepping into the role.
- Autumn Grendon (Charlotte DiMera): Charlotte exits town together with her brother Thomas and their father Chad, marking Grendon’s final run with the show, a role she began in 2021.
- Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas): Puzemis was part of a four-person exodus from Salem’s cast during January 2026 after the decision to write off certain characters. Her departure was announced on social media, along with supportive messages from co-stars.
- Michael Roark (Jeremy Horton): Roark’s tenure as Jeremy ends on April 29, after joining in October 2025.
General Hospital
- Steve Burton (Jason Morgan): Burton recently announced a hiatus from the role he returned to in 2024, with final scenes taped recently. He’s expected to resume later this year.
In Memoriam
- On February 11, James Van Der Beek, known for early work on As the World Turns and for Dawson’s Creek, passed away at 48 after publicly sharing a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024. He is survived by his wife and six children.
Real-Life Status
- B&B star Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy) announced she is pregnant with her first child, a girl, due in May, following her December wedding to producer Mark Bauch.
Alumni News
- Sydney Mikayla (ex-Trina, GH) and Florencia Lozano (ex-Tea, One Life to Live) will co-star in the horror film Crybaby Bridge. Mikayla announced her first feature leading role on Instagram. Joshua Jackson (ex-Pacey) is set to lead a new HBO Max drama pilot, How to Survive Without Me. Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, DAYS) has a Hallmark project, A Royal Setting, premiering March 28. Peyton Meyer, who recently finished DAYS, will star in Kentucky Roses on Hallmark in May 2026. Variety reports that Y&R alum McKenna Grace landed the Daphne role in Netflix’s Scooby-Doo live-action reboot.
Question for readers: Do you think returning favorites like Malcolm and Stephanie add the most excitement to Genoa City and Port Charles, or do new faces bring the strongest energy? Share your thoughts below and tell us which comeback you’re most pumped about and why.
