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Soap News: Deacon’s OUT at B&B, Blair’s back on GH, Plus: Will is arrested on DAYS

Check out the latest soap opera comings and goings, plus a look at the week ahead.

Who needs soap publicists when the actors are bringing the headlines to Twitter? Here’s a rundown of the latest soap news, via Twitter:

— Unfortunately, we can’t get too comfortable with Deacon’s return to The Bold and the Beautiful. Sean Kanan has announced that his character’s return has already come to an end.

One Life to Live favourite Kassie DePaiva will return to General Hospital this summer for a visit as Blair.

— Soap fans weren’t the only ones surprised to learn that GH star Laura Wright (Carly) was appearing on ABC soap replacement, The Chew last week to promote her wine. Daytime legend Robin Strasser (ex-Dorian, OLTL) took to Twitter to say that Wright was “wrong for praising The Chew.” (Although she tweeted to the wrong person on Twitter.

And the rest of the news…

— Now that Jeff Branson is bringing Ronan back to The Young and the Restless, his on-screen mother, Nina, isn’t far behind. Tricia Cast is also set to return to Genoa City this summer.

— Soap vet Ian Buchanan will exit Days of our Lives as Ian.

Molly Burnett has confirmed her exit with DAYS. She’s expected to film through the rest of the month. We got a chance to interview Molly in March, check out our interview with her here.

What’s coming up:

The Bold and the Beautiful: Bill puts his plan in motion while Hope is stunned when she discovers how Liam spent the last hours of his marriage to Steffy. Liam asks Bill to be his best man. Brooke puts Ridge in a difficult position. Hope shocks Brooke by adding two new guests for her wedding. Marcus is conflicted about telling Hope the truth about Bill and Justin’s plan regarding Deacon.  Deacon warns Stephanie that her meddling has gone too far. Hope and Liam’s wedding is set to take place in Pugila, Italy.

Days of our Lives: Stefano lies in a pool of blood. The gun that shot Stefano belongs to Abe, but additional fingerprints from John, Marlena, Will, EJ, Bo and Hope are found on it. Sami consoles EJ while Melanie does the same for Chad. Sonny cautions Will. Billie finds out about Carrie’s pregnancy. Rafe tells Carrie that he’s not really the father of Nicole’s baby, regardless of the paternity test. Roman arrests Will. Days of our Lives is pre-empted on Friday due to the French Open Tennis semi-finals.

General Hospital: Will Heather and Todd switch Tea’s baby with Sam’s?! Sam falls unconscious while Ewen wakes up. Carly agrees to give Johnny another chance, but under one condition. Starr and Michael grow closer. Johnny has nightmares. Sparks fly between Mac and Felicia. Alexis is angered by Jason’s presence. Olivia and Spinelli investigate Heather. Maxie wakes up to find Matt missing. Anna takes the job as the police commissioner while Mac opens up to Felicia.

The Young and the Restless: Sofia tells Harmony that she and Neil are getting a divorce. Sharon confronts Victoria. Tension between Daisy, Ricky and Phyllis increases. Victoria’s not interested in Nikki engagement to Jack. Heather (now a red headed Jennifer Landon) returns to town as Michael’s ADA. Phyllis and Tim face off. Phyllis’ threats against Daisy are recorded. Teenage Summer and Fen arrive, as does Nick and Phyllis’ wedding day where tragedy strikes.

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