— It was confirmed last week that Tamara Braun is returning to General Hospital! Laura Wright will remain in the role of Carly while Braun will portray a new character. The news was first reported by Daytime Confidential last month, and later confirmed by Entertainment Weekly with the actress’ first airdate as Nov. 22.
This isn’t the first time that GH has done this… Sarah Brown (the OG Carly, 1996-2001) returned to the soap in 2008 to play Claudia Zacchara for over a year. On April 1, 2014, Brown, Braun and Wright all appeared as Carly during the 51st anniversary special.
Braun’s other soap credits include All My Children, where she appeared as Reese Williams from 2008 to 2009 as well as Days of our Lives — first as Ava Vitali (from 2008, 2015-2016) and then Taylor Walker (in 2011).
— Wes Ramsey (ex-Sam, Guiding Light) debuts in the mysterious new role of Peter August on Nov. 14 (per TV Line). Ramsey is currently dating Laura Wright (Carly) — the pair also appeared on GL together.
— This week on General Hospital (City/ABC): Carly (Laura Wright) demands answers on Monday (Oct. 30). “Jason” (Billy Miller) seeks out Sonny (Maurice Benard). Franco (Roger Howarth) gets an earful. Griffin (Matt Cohen) and Ava (Maura West) seek refuge. Oscar (Garren Stitt) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) take advantage of a situation. “Patient 6” (Steve Burton) longs to be near Sam’s (Kelly Monaco) side on Tuesday (Oct. 31). Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) grows suspicious. Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) reassures Nina (Michelle Staford). Finn (Michael Easton) wants out. Andre (Anthony Montgomery) is upset.
Carly gets a surprise on Wednesday (Nov. 1). “Jason” worries about Danny. Franco confronts Andre. Nathan is reluctant to carry on the charade. Dante fills Michael (Chad Duel) in. Franco turns his attention to Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) on Thursday (Nov. 2). “Patient 6” takes advantage of a bad situation. Finn keeps up the ruse. Valentin runs into an old acquaintance. Cassandra (Jessica Tuck) wants to know more about Anna (Finola Hughes).
On Friday (Nov. 3), Franco makes a life-altering decision. “Jason” turns to Curtis (Donnell Turner) for help. Scotty (Kin Shriner) tracks down Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn). Sonny hires Diane (Carolyn Hennesy). Ava has nothing to hide. Coming up: Elizabeth is shook! Amy (Risa Dorken) gets shocking news. Michael opens up to Sonny. Ava has some luck and then Monica (Leslie Charleson) makes her intentions clear!
— When Eileen Davidson returns to Days of our Lives on November 2, she’ll be playing Susan Banks! But that doesn’t mean some of her other characters don’t show up during her return stint… Check out her interview with TV Insider here.
— This week on Days of our Lives (Global/NBC): A mysterious person is questioned about Will (Chandler Massey) on Monday (Oct. 30). Sami (Alison Sweeney) gets in trouble…again! Eve (Kassie DePaiva) drops a bombshell on Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Victor (John Aniston) — that she married Deimos! Theo (Kyler Pettis) helps Kate (Lauren Koslow) figure out who is sabotaging DiMera Enterprises. On Tuesday (Oct. 31), trick and treats abound in Salem on Halloween night as Chad (Billy Flynn) and Abigail (Marci Miller) find out Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) has escaped again. Rafe (Galen Gering) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) learn about an evil plot. Steve (Stephen Nichols) gets devastating news about Kayla (Mary Beth Evans).
On Wednesday (Nov. 1), Paul (Christopher Sean) tells John (Drake Hogestyn) he is afraid he is losing Sonny (Freddie Smith). Justin (Wally Kurth), Adrienne (Judi Evans) and Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) arrive in Memphis. Sami refuses to give up her search for Will. Eli (Lamon Archey) bonds with Gabi (Camila Banus) and Adrianna. John, Marlena and Sami come face to face with someone from the past on Thursday (Nov. 2). Adrienne explains the truth to Lucas. Eve learns about Will. Lani (Sal Stowers) defends JJ (Casey Moss) to Abe (James Reynolds).
Pressure mounts as Kate tries to find the person who is sabotaging DiMera Enterprises on Friday (Nov. 3). Sami, John and Marlena get details about Will. Paul makes a discovery! Adrienne and Justin recommit to each other.
Coming up: A conflicted Paul makes a surprising decision about Will on Nov. 6. Eve has another unexpected revelation for Victor and Brady on Nov. 7. Kate becomes intrigued when she overhears a private conversation between Kayla and Steve on Nov. 8. Sami has a surprising request for Rafe on Nov. 9. A tragic shooting occurs on Nov. 10, while Rafe and Sami get shocking news about Will.
— This week on The Young and the Restless (Global/CBS): Devon (Bryton James) plays hardball on Monday (Oct. 30; Canadian episodes listed). Victor (Eric Braeden) throws Victoria (Amelia Heinle) a lifeline. Billy (Jason Thompson) goes on the warpath. On Tuesday (Oct. 31), the tensions between Victor and Nick (Joshua Morrow) reaches a shocking climax. Cane (Daniel Goddard) hosts a Halloween party. Charlie (Noah Alexander Gerry), Mattie (Lexie Stevenson) and Reed (Tristan Lake Leabu) end up in the line of fire.
Hilary (Mishael Morgan) sets a trap for Jordan (Darnell Kirkwood) on Wednesday (Nov. 1). While lives hang in the balance, Billy plays hero. Mariah (Camryn Grimes) confesses to Sharon (Sharon Case) about her feelings for Tessa (Cait Fairbanks). Rivals unite as life hangs in the balance when the Underground burns on Thursday (Nov. 2).
— Aaron D. Spears (Justin) is now on contract with B&B (per Soap Opera Digest).
— This week on The Bold and the Beautiful (CTV Two/CBS): On Monday (Oct. 30), Liam (Scott Clifton) is outraged when he realizes that Bill (Don Diamont) has done him dirty in his deal about Spectra. Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) has second thoughts about divorcing Bill when Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) shares that he and Liam have set aside their differences. Saul (Alex Wyse) and Darlita (Danube Hermosillo) choose a Halloween costume for Sally (Courtney Hope) that brings to life her worst fear on Tuesday (Oct. 31). IN order to avoid further conflict, Liam offers Bill several scenarios of compromise.
On Wednesday (Nov. 1), Liam regretfully informs Sally that Spectra Fashions will not be relaunched. Steffy learns from Bill that her previous favour to him was all in vain. Bill is determined to demolish the Spectra building on Thursday (Nov. 2). Liam makes one desperate, last ditch effort to help Sally and her company.
Bill becomes irritated with the Spectra gang when they refuse to leave the building he’s about to destroy on Friday (Nov. 3). Steffy and Wyatt (Darin Brooks) become concerned about Liam risking his life for Sally. Coming up: Bill’s plan has dangerous consequences.
