Y&R welcomes Mishael Morgan home to Genoa City as Amanda, GH’s Parry Shen has wrapped his latest run as Brad and B&B’s Lisa Yamada (Luna) books a major new role.

Who’s Coming

Beyond The Gates

Jasmine Burke (June): The actress plays a homeless woman named June. Jacob (Jibre Hordges) introduced June to Naomi (Arielle Prepetit), who has since been trying to help her.

Jason Graham (Douglas McBride): It’s not a good week for Doug, as he soon finds himself out of options.

Cady McClain (Pamela Curtis): Look for Pammy and Dani (Karla Mosley) to chase a risky new dream.

Keith D. Robinson (Ted Richardson): As reported last week, the actor begins his run this week and will first be seen on Thursday, May 15. The actor played C.C. White in the film Dreamgirls, and on TV he was most recently seen as Hudson on Conspirators and Dre on A Million Little Things.

Days of our Lives

Michael Dietz (Dr. Jeffrey Russell): The character continues to be seen in Salem this week. Look for him to interact with Steve (Stephen Nichols), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) and Shawn (Brandon Beemer).

Stacy Haiduk (Susan Banks): Susan is seen again this week when she meets up with her best pal, Marlena (Deidre Hall).

Alice Halsey (Rachel Black): Rachel celebrates her birthday this week with her mom, Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), dad, Brady (Eric Martsolf), and Uncle EJ (Dan Feuerriegel).

Chadwick Hopson (Kevin): The character will play a big role in Philip’s (John-Paul Lavoisier) scheme to get his hands on the new drug being developed by Dr. Russell (Michael Dietz).

General Hospital

Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli): Spinelli’s skills as a private investigator and tech wiz are in demand this week. But who is it who hires him?

Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri): Rocco survived his close call from alcohol poisoning, but he’s got a serious conversation with his dad, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) in store for him this week.

Daniel Cosgrove (Ezra Boyle): The congressman — and thorn in Laura’s (Genie Francis) side — will be in the Port Charles mix this week.

Bryce Durfee (Vaughn): Josslyn’s (Eden McCoy) WSB handler is on the scene again this week as she continues her efforts to dig up dirt on Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard).

Daniel Goddard (Professor Henry Dalton): The PCU professor/WSB person of interest also airs again this week.

Vernee Watson (Stella Henry): Curtis’s (Donnell Turner) auntie is on the scene this week and will

Young and Restless

Mishael Morgan (Amanda Sinclair): The actress, who first played Hilary Curtis on Y&R from 2013-18, returns this week as her twin. Morgan first started as Amanda back in 2019. In 2022, Morgan became was the first Black woman to win the Daytime Emmy in the Lead Actress category and while she left the role that same year on a contract basis, she has made short-term appearances each of the following years.

Who’s Going

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Maurice Johnson (Ted Richardson): With Robinson now taking over the role, original cast member Johnson has wrapped his run. “From top to bottom of the call sheet, it’s been a pleasure making history and magic with this cast!” Johnson wrote on X (formerly Twitter) when the news of his being replaced first broke. “Many have become family, and that’s what I enjoy the most about each TV or movie that I do!”

General Hospital

Parry Shen (Brad Cooper): After receiving his windfall from Drew (Cameron Mathison) for ratting out Portia (Brook Kerr), the character took his money and left town, though he could easily return down the road. The actor first joined the show in 2013 and returned last year after an absence of over a year.

Casting About

Lisa Yamada (Luna, Bold and Beautiful) has snagged the recurring role of Amber in the new Legally Blonde prequel series called Elle, which is being produced for Prime Video. The events of the new series take place before Reese Witherspoon’s first movie in the franchise, when Elle (Lexi Minetree) attended Bel Air High School. Yamada’s character, Amber, is also a student there and a member of Elle’s social circle. Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine, is spearheading the project. On Instagram, Yamada quoted the original movie in sharing news of her casting, writing, “what, like it’s hard? thank you @amazonmgmstudios @hellosunshine xx.” “YESSSSSS!!!!!! So happy for you @lisayamada ,” Annika Noelle (Hope) responded. Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) chimed in with, “ CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!” Don Diamont (Bill) wrote, “.” … Stacy Haiduk (Kristen/Susan, DAYS) shared some news: “This past February, I had the honor to work on a beautiful movie called Merry Christmas Elijah,” she wrote on Instagram. “Directed by Tyler Samsun. It’s a movie about Families working with remarkable children with autism! I was so grateful to work with this talented group of people! Bringing awareness!!!!!”

In Memoriam

Denise Alexander, who played two iconic roles — Susan Martin on DAYS from 1966-73 and Lesley Webber on GH from 1973-84; 1996-2009; appearances followed in 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2021 — died at the age of 85. She also played Mary McKinnon on Another World from 1986-89. Alexander’s on-screen daughter, Genie Francis (Laura), paid homage to her on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “Thank you mama, for so much more than u know. #GH.” Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin, Lesley’s former son-in-law) wrote on Instagram, “Good bye Denise aka Leslie Weber , what fun we had !!!” John Stamos (ex-Blackie Parrish), whose GH character was adopted as a teenager by Lesley and her husband, Rick Webber, commented on Shriner’s post: “Another wonderful influence and someone who was there in the beginning to give me confidence and love – is gone. RIP Denise . Xoxo JS”

Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams, DAYS) wrote on Instagram of her former co-star, “Denise Alexander was a friend to treasure and an actress to applaud. She was well established on Days when I joined the cast as Julie #4 (a replacement for 3 previous actresses). She watched Billy [Hayes, ex-Doug, Seaforth Hayes’s late husband] and I fall madly in love and, being a romantic lady herself, cheered us on. Such happy memories of her years in Salem and her great success on General Hospital. We both began as child actors, both had strong mothers and both were raised as Christian Scientists in our early years. I was grateful for her wisdom, taste, humor, and goodness every time I saw her. It was never enough. And my love for her will never be over. ”

Industry News

No More Fun In Acapulco: Acapulco — which stars Jessica Collins (ex-Avery Bailey Clark, Y&R; ex-Dinah Lee Mayberry, Loving) — will end its run on Apple TV+ with its upcoming fourth season, which is set to premiere on July 23.

B&B Goes FAST: Shout! TV is partnering with Bold and Beautiful to launch a FAST channel (free ad-supported streaming television) on several platforms that will air classic episodes, reports MediaPlayNews. Platforms that will have a FAST channel include Shout! TV itself, Plex, Prime Video, AVOD and Roku Canada. It will also air on several Rakuten feeds (U.K., Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands).

A Different Direction: Stephen Nichols (Steve, DAYS) shared the news that while Janet Drucker has stepped away as executive producer of the Peacock soap (Noel Maxam replaced her), she hasn’t completely severed her connection to the show. “I’m already missing this smile and your presence, Janet. I am so grateful that you are coming back to direct on occasion. I know everyone at #Days, cast and crew included, has the deepest love and respect for you. Go enjoy those grandkids! Wishing you all the best. Much love, Stephen,” he wrote on Instagram.

The Drama Continues: Beyond The Gates, which premiered on February 24, 2025, has already received the good news of a renewal. Karla Mosley (Dani) shared on Instagram, “Thank you thank you thank you. This wouldn’t be happening without all of your eyes and hot takes and memes and LOVE! I am BEYOND EXCITED that we get to make more @beyondthegatescbs for you. Because, honey, we are just getting started!!!!!!”

Alumni Report

Jeffrey Vincent Parise (ex-Carlos, GH) shared that he has a film coming out. “Mob Cops directed by @dannya27 written by @kosta.kondilopoulos starring my friends @jeremyluke323 and @josephrusso03 and also @davidarquette If you like mob movies, you’ll love this! Jeremy and Joey’s performances are absolutely tops!!! Congrats gentlemen #mobcopsmovie #mobmovie #mafia #mafiamovie Let’s make more movies!! ” he wrote on Instagram…. Precious Way (ex-Chanel, DAYS) shared that her new project, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, has been given an official series order by NBC. The show also stars Tracy Morgan (SNL, 30 Rock) and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and is produced by Tina Fey (SNL, 30 Rock)…. Victoria Grace (ex-Wendy Shin, DAYS) posted on X (formerly Twitter) about her role as Kim Yeongsin on Hyper Knife: “Late to the party, but all 8 episodes of the Hyper Knife English dub are out now!! On Hulu in the US and Disney Plus internationally! Shout out to our lead actors Frankie Kevich and @clydekusatsu (who was also my on-screen dad [Wei Shin] on Days).”