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We’re back with another roundup of the latest soap news. Whether you missed a bit or two during the past week, we have you covered. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and read the latest goings-on in one place…

Who’s Coming and Who’s Going

Even though Julian fell through the footbridge and plummeted into the river on General Hospital in December of 2020, fans have been hoping for a back-from-the-dead storyline — and William deVry spoke out on whether or not he’s returning to the ABC soap. Plus, wait until you see which baddie is heading back to Port Charles!

A Jaw-Dropping Decision, a Secret Exposed and More

Given everything The Bold and the Beautiful’s Steffy is facing, did you happen to hear about the jaw-dropping decision she made or pick up on how the soap accidently revealed whether or not “Sinn” survives the cheating scandal? A major secret was exposed on General Hospital, we may’ve learned the real reason Jack died and is there a new supercouple “budding” in Port Charles? And how about that utterly bonkers plot twist on The Young and the Restless?! In other Genoa City news, here’s your chance to get to know Sally’s grandma and sister before they hit the canvas next month. Plus, Days of Our Lives’ Joy may have set the ultimate trap for Stephanie. Oh, and, we can’t forget about the possibility of a horrifying return to Salem — or how Beyond the Gates’ Hayley was caught with a gun in her hand and a vial of poison in her bra!

A Movie Role, a Memoir and Mourning an Iconic Designer

Bold & Beautiful’s Tanner Novlan is shedding Finn’s doctor coat and putting on a hat, boots and buckle in a new Cowboy rom-com — and wait until you see who is playing his very familiar leading lady — plus, former Young & Restless fave Thad Luckinbill (ex-J.T.) landed a heart-pounding thriller and Jess Walton (Jill) is set to release a new memoir. And on a sad note, we send our thoughts to Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren) as she mourns the loss of a beloved loved one.

Primetime Updates

In our exclusive chat with Lori Loughlin, the actress told Soaps.com that her When Calls the Heart return comes with a powerful message about “redemption.” And Young & Restless fave Shemar Moore talked about his new S.W.A.T. spinoff and told us whether or not Genoa City would be getting more Malcolm.

S.W.A.T. Exiles - Season 1 - Episode 109

Whoopi Goldberg is taking a break from The View — here’s why and who will replace her — and America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell is sad to miss the winner-crowning finale. Speaking of finales… Dr. Richard Miller’s fate will be revealed during the end of Doc’s Season 3.

If you missed any episodes during the week, or jaw-dropping details like what Beyond the Gates’ Andre learned about Heather, we have you covered there too with our daily soap recaps, as well as new spoilers posted every Friday. Also, be sure to check out this photo gallery featuring some of daytime’s hottest love affairs where age was just a number for these couples and join us as we honor the soap stars lost in 2026.

Plus, if you were stumped by a few things on your favorite shows, you weren’t alone… Check out the latest edition of soaps’ burning questions in the photo gallery below.