Los Angeles, CA – Soap opera fans can look forward to the return of some familiar faces on their favorite shows. Ryan Carnes is set to make a comeback on General Hospital, while Stacy Haiduk will return to Days of Our Lives.
Carnes, who portrayed the character Lucas Jones, will be back for the memorial service of his on-screen mother, Bobbie. Carnes last appeared on the show in 2020. In addition, Ellie Darcey-Alden will join the cast as Cornelia, a character who will interact with Felicia and Carly during their trip abroad for Bobbie-related matters.
Haiduk, known for her role as Kristen DiMera, is returning to the Salem fold on Days of Our Lives. After last appearing on-screen in October, viewers can expect to see her character back in action.
Meanwhile, Steve Burton is set to reprise his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital. Burton had left the show in 2021 but will make his highly anticipated return to Port Charles in the coming months. Another familiar face returning to General Hospital is Marc Anthony Samuel, who will portray the beloved character Felix DuBois during Bobbie’s memorial.
For Young and Restless fans, Brian Gaskill has joined the cast as Seth. Gaskill, who has previously appeared on Port Charles and other soap operas, will encounter Melody Thomas Scott’s character Nikki in AA.
On Days of Our Lives, Steve Burton will wrap up his run as Harris Michaels. Although Burton confirmed his exit and return to General Hospital, fans can still expect to see him on screen in Salem for some time due to the show’s production lead time.
Lindsay Hartley and Nicole Paggi have concluded their temporary stints on General Hospital. Hartley, who filled in for Samantha McCall, expressed her gratitude and love for the soap genre on Instagram. Paggi, who stepped in as Maxie Jones, has also wrapped up her time on the show.
In other news, soap alum Jordi Vilasuso and his wife Kaitlin are celebrating the birth of their third child, daughter Lucy Noelle.
Soap opera enthusiasts can look forward to the return of beloved characters and the introduction of new faces in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for all the drama and excitement.