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Daytime Comings and Goings Week of June 29: A New Face Storms Salem, a Socialite Sweeps Into L.A., and a Legend Steps In to Save the Day
This week’s Comings and Goings deliver a brand-new Javi on DAYS, a glittering socialite in L.A., and a legendary fill-in holding Genoa City.
DAYTIME COMINGS AND GOINGS DELIVER A FRESH FACE, A GLAMOROUS GUEST, AND A FAMILIAR FILL-IN
TL;DR: This week’s Comings and Goings are loaded across all five shows. Days of Our Lives unveils a brand-new Javi while welcoming back a string of familiar faces, General Hospital sends a beloved patriarch home to visit family, Bold and the Beautiful rolls out a glittering guest list in the wake of the Logan fashion show, Young and the Restless keeps a Genoa City icon firmly in play, and Beyond the Gates takes the week off for repeats. Grab your remote, because the revolving door is spinning fast.
Days of Our Lives Comings & Goings Shake Up Salem
Salem hands us a brand-new face this week. Jacob Martinez debuts as Javi Hernandez on Tuesday, June 30, taking over the role Al Calderon originated back in 2024 before leaving to join the cast of NBC’s primetime series Brilliant Minds. Martinez wastes no time, sharing scenes with Greg Rikaart‘s Leo Stark and plenty of others all week long.
He is not arriving alone. Michael Ocampo is back as Javi’s boyfriend, Gus, turning up Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, to mix it up with Martinez’s Javi and Vico Escorcia‘s Arianna Horton.
The intrigue thickens on Thursday, July 2, when Michael Rose surfaces as George O’Halloran. He crosses paths with Dan Feuerriegel‘s EJ DiMera right as EJ discovers that something is amiss on Smith Island. With EJ already wearing the crown of Salem’s most dangerous man, you can bet that encounter spells trouble.
There is a returning schemer in the mix too. Richard Wharton resurfaces as Dr. Wilhelm Rolf on Monday, June 29, sitting down for some weighty conversations with Nikki Crawford‘s Lexie Carver and EJ. When Rolf starts talking, somebody always ends up back from the dead or deep in a secret.
The week ends on a sweeter note. Baby Trey, played by twins Joseph Ihlenfeld and Jordan Perdue, celebrates a first birthday on Friday, July 3, as the Carvers and the Prices gather to fuss over the little one. After all that DiMera darkness, Salem could use the cake.
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General Hospital Comings & Goings Welcome Family Home
Port Charles is rolling out the welcome mat. Robert Gossett brings Marshall Ashford back to town this summer for a family visit, dropping in on son Curtis Ashford. A Marshall homecoming always stirs up a little history along with the hugs.
He has company on the comeback trail. Jequan Jackson is filming a summer return as Quinn, the PCU football teammate he first played in 2024 opposite Kai Taylor. Old teammates rarely show up without a reason, so keep your eyes on that one.
Bold and the Beautiful Comings & Goings Roll Out the Red Carpet in L.A.
The aftermath of the Logan fashion show drops a glittering guest list on L.A. Access Hollywood correspondent Lauren Herbert is back as Linda on Monday, June 29, covering the spectacle in style.
The real sparkle arrives with the socialite set. Morgan Fairchild and Jim J. Bullock return as San Francisco socialite Dottie Bright and her right-hand man Joseph Beasley on Monday, June 29, swanning in to mingle with Don Diamont‘s Bill Spencer and Heather Tom‘s Katie Logan.
The fresh faces keep coming. Theodora Greece clocks back in as Bill’s trusted assistant Alison Montgomery on Friday, July 3. Rounding out the Monday, June 29, crowd are Sissy Sheridan as Logan employee Jessica, Verina Banks back as Miranda, Jesyka Harris continuing her stint as an influencer, and Sofia Gordon returning as a photographer. That is a whole lot of fabulous packed into one runway week.
Young and the Restless Comings & Goings Keep a Genoa City Icon in Play
Genoa City holds tight to one of its grande dames. Lauren Koslow continues her run as Jill Abbott on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, going toe to toe with Billy Flynn‘s Cane Ashby and Jason Thompson‘s Billy Abbott as the Chancellor power shuffle heats up.
Before anyone panics, this is a temporary fill-in. Koslow, who also plays Kate Roberts on Days of Our Lives, is covering for daytime vet Jess Walton. Head writer Josh Griffith has confirmed that Walton remains the definitive Jill and that he hopes she keeps returning as her schedule allows. The swap is about logistics, not a recast, so breathe easy.
Beyond the Gates Comings & Goings Take a Breather
Fairmont Crest is quiet this week. Beyond the Gates is airing repeat episodes, so there are no new arrivals or exits to report. Consider it a chance for the Gatekeepers to catch their breath before the drama comes roaring back.
Which arrival has you racing to your DVR? Jump into the comments below and tell us which new or returning face you are most fired up to see.
Whose Return Has You Most Excited This Week?
From a brand-new Javi storming Salem to a socialite sweeping into L.A. and a daytime legend holding down Genoa City, this week’s revolving door is working overtime. Come tell us on our Facebook page which arrival you cannot wait for and which familiar face you are happiest to welcome back.
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