It’s a busy week across daytime as familiar faces return, storylines gain momentum, and a few emotional goodbyes begin. From expanded roles to notable exits, here’s everything soap fans need to know about who’s in, who’s out, and who’s getting more airtime during the week of January 19–23, 2026.
Your Soap Opera Comings and Goings for January 19–23, 2026
Beyond the Gates
The casting for Beyond the Gates intensifies with familiar faces in the spotlight. Greg Vaughan reprises his role as Kial Rollings, Ernestine Johnson as Shanice Johnson, and Ben Gavin gets more screen time as Derek Baldwin. Darryl W. Handy appears more frequently as Marcel Malone, Bonita Brisker returns as Sharon Winger, and Jaden Lucas Miller shines in additional scenes as Tyrell Richardson. Malachi Malik remains as Elon Hawthrone, and Cady McClain continues as Pamela Curtis.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Over on The Bold and the Beautiful, viewers can expect more airtime for Sydney Bullock as Miss Dylan. As Dylan continues to weave herself into the canvas, fans are watching closely to see whether she’ll become a long-term player—or a catalyst for trouble within the Forrester and Logan orbit.
Days of Our Lives
This week marks both returns and farewells in Salem.
Cary Christopher’s final episodes as Thomas DiMera officially begin, with the young actor recently confirming on social media that he has just three episodes left before his departure. Meanwhile, Miles Anderson returns as Foster, and Boise Holmes is back as Father Bernard. Joseph Ihlenf and Jordan Purdue also reappear as baby Trey, continuing the christening storyline. Fan-favorite supercouple energy returns as Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves reprise their iconic roles as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux. Kennedy Garcia is also back as Felicity Greene, and Kim Hawthorne continues her run as Dr. Gregory.
General Hospital
Port Charles is becoming more intense following several significant casting updates. Andrew Hawkes has recently joined the cast as Russ Callum, a corrupt WSB director. Adding to the tension, Anders Hove has returned to General Hospital, but in the voice of the supervillain Cesar Faison. Nanzeen Contractor is seeing increased screentime as ADA Justine Turner, while Tim Lounibos appears alongside her as Judge Sullivan.
The Young and the Restless
This week in Genoa City features several anticipated returns and expanded roles. Valarie Pettiford reprises her role as Amy Lewis, and Camryn Grimes is back on screen as Mariah Copeland. Fans should also watch for Kate Linder's return as Esther Valentine. Cait Fairbanks continues to gain more screentime as Tessa Porter, while Roger Howarth stays deeply involved as Matt Clark. Completing the week, Melissa Ordway returns as Abby Winters, ready to re-engage in the Abbott-Newman family drama.
Bottom Line
Whether it’s legacy characters returning, new villains emerging, or emotional exits beginning, the week of January 19–23, 2026, delivers plenty of casting buzz across daytime. Soap fans won’t want to miss a moment as familiar faces continue to shape the drama.
