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Finally, Judith Chapman is making her way back to Young and the Restless as Gloria Fisher Bardwell, as confirmed by Soap Opera Digest. Could Gloria be returning to Y&R for a sugar daddy? The actress has played the role since 2005, last appeared in October 2018 and recently turned up on Days of our Lives in 2019 as Diana Colville – mother to Leo Stark, played by her Y&R onscreen son Greg Rikaart (Kevin Fisher). Keep an eye out for Chapman’s return to the CBS soap opera in October and take a look at the gallery of more Y&R characters we want to return.

– Amy Mistretta

On September 15, we reported Doug Davidson will be back on screen as Young and the Restless’ Paul Williams. The actor confirmed his return to a fan on Twitter but stated, “It’s 4 pages. Don’t get too excited! Hahaha.” Back in March, Davidson discussed his Y&R status and how he now feels about the CBS soap. Look for the actor to first appear back on screen on Friday October 9.

– Amy Mistretta

Also, “Paul” makes his return on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 #catchmeifyoucan

— Doug Davidson (@DougDavidsonYR) September 21, 2020

In the Friday September 18 episode of General Hospital, Emma Samms reprised her role as Holly Sutton, who was shown locked in a cell and being held by Rudge’s boss. Samms first appeared in the role in 1982 and was last seen in 2015. While we wait for the drama to unfold, take a look at our speculation on Robert vs. Ethan — and where Holly’s fate fits into the mix.

– Amy Mistretta

Back on on July 23, we reported that Greg Vaughan was the latest Days of our Lives cast member to announce that he wouldn’t be returning when the show went back to production after its shutdown. The Daytime Emmy winner confirmed his exit in a podcast — and also teased a possible return down the line. A veteran of The Young and the Restless (as Diego) and General Hospital (as Lucky), Vaughan has been on the NBC soap opera since 2012. He’ll last air as Eric — at least for now — on September 23, according to Soap Opera Digest. Should the show opt to recast his role in his absence — you’ll recall that he wasn’t Days of our Lives’ first Eric — we might recommend any of these handsome daytime veterans.

– Lori Wilson/Amy Mistretta

Actress Diamond White has been cast on The Bold and the Beautiful as a contract player, according to Deadline. White, who will tape her first episode on Friday September 18, is known for her role of Lala on Empire and recurs on Netflix’s Dear White People. The newcomer will be playing the sister of Kiara Barnes’ Zoe Buckingham. Watch for Paris Buckingham to debut onscreen in the Monday November 2 episode.

– Candace Young

Fans saw a familiar face on today’s September 17 episode of General Hospital. Alicia Leigh Willis reprised her role of Courtney Matthews, who died after giving birth back in 2006, in order to help her father Mike Corbin pass over to the other side. Willis created the role in 2001 and turned up as Courtney’s spirit throughout the years until 2015.

– Amy Mistretta

As reported on July 13, in a surprising move, Bold and the Beautiful recast Zende Forrester Dominguez, who was originally portrayed by Rome Flynn with Delon de Metz. Though if our readers are fuzzy on who Zende was since he hasn’t been seen in a few years, we wrote a refresher on Zende. Feel free to vote in the poll about his return and look for him to first appear on Wednesday October 7.

– Christine Fix/Amy Mistretta

As reported back in January, actor William Utay returned to Days of our Lives once again as the mad scientist, Dr. Wilhelm Rolf, who turned Hope into Princess Gina, and appeared on Thursday January 30. He last appeared on July 15 and will turn up again on September 24, first reported by Soap Opera Digest.

– Candace Young

Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) has found herself in yet another legal pickle and D.A Melinda Trask is heading back to Salem to handle it. Soaps.com can confirm, since Laura Kai Chen, last seen on Days in August 2019, wasn’t available, Tina Huang will take over in the recast role. Huang appeared on the NBC soap opera from 2008 to 2009 as Josie Jordan, as well as on Bold and the Beautiful (Dr. Campbell), General Hospital (Dr. Linda Chu) and Young and the Restless (prison guard). Look for the actress to first turn up during the week of September 21.

– Amy Mistretta

We will be seeing more of Chloe Mitchell in Genoa City! Elizabeth Hendrickson announced via a cute Instagram video, holding her baby girl, “Second day back to work at @youngandrestlesscbs Getting ready from home and somehow momming it.” The actress has played the role since 2008 and also appeared on General Hospital as Margaux Dawson as well as on All My Children as Maggie Stone. Stay tuned for her first return date as it’s announced.

– Amy Mistretta

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