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Daytime Comings and Goings Week of November 2: A Villainess Slinks Back, Two Towns Collide, and a Familiar Face Meets a Shocking End
Daytime keeps its casting carousel spinning, with fresh faces arriving, favorites returning, and a few big goodbyes along the way.
DAYTIME COMINGS AND GOINGS GET CROWDED, SOAPY, AND DELIGHTFULLY MESSY
This week’s Comings and Goings read like a guest list nobody dared to trim. Beyond the Gates keeps its revolving door swinging and prepares for a crossover visit, Bold and the Beautiful lines up Taylor, Deacon, and Sheila, Days of Our Lives brings back Belle, Susan Banks, and the DiMera royals, General Hospital waits on another Heather Webber appearance, and Young and the Restless fills Genoa City with new doctors and old favorites.
Beyond the Gates Comings & Goings
Fairmont Crest’s front door is swinging so hard it deserves its own hinge budget. On October 22, Tabitha Browndebuted as Tia Allen and Kandi Burruss debuted as Kalista Kilroy, while Cady McClain returned as Pamela Curtis and Milly Figuereo came back as Tatum Stewart.
The parade kept marching last week. Landon Hecht debuted as Landon on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Maria Howellreturned as Tracy Tyler, Bonita Brisker as Sharon Winger, and Jasmine Burke as June Hughes. Thursday brought Timeca M. Seretti back as Anastasia, Greg Vaughan as Dr. Kial Rollins, Kenja H. Williams as Madison Montgomery, and Brittney Level as Kendra.
And the guest list is not closed. Jaden Lucas Miller is back as Tyrell Richardson this week, and Angela Fairley returns as Deanna McBride, though no day has been given. Next week, Bryton James and Christel Khalil cross over from Genoa City as Devon Winters and Lily Winters.
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Bold and the Beautiful Comings & Goings
Last Tuesday, Kelly Sullivan returned as Darcy Dylan and Harrison Cone came back as Deke Sharpe. On Wednesday, John McCook strolled back in as Eric Forrester, because no Forrester crisis feels official without the patriarch in the room.
Now the week turns delicious. Rebecca Budig is back as Taylor Hayes on Wednesday, Sean Kanan returns as Deacon Sharpe on Thursday, and Kimberlin Brown returns as Sheila Carter on Thursday or Friday. A woman like Sheila never arrives without a plan, so a bit of nervous chewing is in order.
There is one more homecoming on the books. Alley Mills is confirmed to return as Pam Douglas, though no air date has been announced.
Days of Our Lives Comings & Goings
Salem said goodbye the hard way last week. Michael Rose exits as George O’Halloran, who was shot dead on Monday. The rest of the week was all hellos: Ashley Puzemis returned as Holly Jonas on Tuesday, Emily O’Brien as Gwen Rizczech on Wednesday, and Lamon Archey as Eli Grant on Thursday. Friday was a full house, with Miles Andersonback as Foster, Cole Gersmeyer as Thomas DiMera, Conner Floyd as Chad DiMera, and Susan Seaforth Hayes as Julie Williams.
On Tuesday, Rachel Boyd was heard but not seen as Sophia Choi, a voice on the helpline.
Monday brings a trio: Martha Madison returns as Belle Black, Maggie Carney returns as Rita, and Kyle Pryor debuts as Dominic Marino. On Wednesday, Rachel Boyd steps on camera as Sophia. Coming up this week, Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return as Tony DiMera and Anna DiMera for the 61st anniversary. Friday adds Stacy Haiduk as Susan Banks.
General Hospital Comings & Goings
Monday filled the Port Charles family album: Kayden Brenna Tokarski returned as Scout Cain, Finn Carr as Rocco Falconeri, and Asher Antonyzyn as Danny Morgan. Cynthia Watros came back as Nina Reeves on Tuesday, and Kearran Giovanni returned as Dr. Nichols on Thursday. Friday, Alley Mills returned as Heather Webber. Expect to see Heather again this week.
Some people got talked about without being seen. Bluesy Burke’s Charlotte Cassadine stayed offscreen. A Chicago job offer for Molly and Cody was discussed, with nothing confirmed, which means Kristen Vaganos and Josh Kelly can keep us guessing.
Young and the Restless Comings & Goings
Bryton James returned as Devon Winters last Monday. On Wednesday, Hayley Erin came back as Claire Newman and Michael Graziadei returned as Daniel Romalotti. On Friday, Vivica A. Fox returned as Dr. Stephanie Simmons.
A few others hovered at the edges. Jess Walton’s Jill Abbott was heard only, Snapper’s voice was not heard and the actor went uncredited, and Roger Howarth’s Matt Clark delivered an update secondhand on October 28 without appearing on screen.
Next up, Fareed Ward debuts as Dr. Andrew Bishop sometime between November 2 and 6, with no day given. Tetona Jackson debuts as Roxanne Barrington in November, with no air date yet. On Tuesday, Devon and Lily plan their crossover visit. Lauralee Bell is back as Christine Blair, Michael Damian returns as Danny Romalotti, and Kate Linderreturns as Esther Valentine, all with no day given.
Which return has you the most excited this week? Head to the comments and tell us!
Which Comeback Has You Counting the Days?
From Sheila Carter heading back into Deacon’s orbit to a pair of Genoa City favorites packing for a crossover, this week’s Comings and Goings are stacked. Which one are you most excited to see play out?
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