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Billy Flynn Says Being on ‘The Young and the Restless’ is a ‘Dream Come True’ as He Lands on His Mom’s Favorite Soap Opera
This week, Billy Flynn debuts in his new role on The Young and the Restless, while its assumed he is the forever talked about Aristotle Dumas, we know that is an alias for whoever he truly is. Recent online chatter has fans guessing Flynn is actually playing a recast Cane Ashby (formerly Daniel Goddard) or even Noah Newman (most recently played by Robert Adamson and Rory Gibson).
What we do know is by the Friday, June 20th episode of the CBS daytime drama series, we will have some answers as that is the day that Dumas is set to reveal himself to his guests in the French Riviera.
Before coming to Y&R, for ten years, Flynn played Chad DiMera on Days of our Lives, and back in March of this year, Billy shared a statement on his exit from one Sony show to another, expressing: “I am grateful for my years at DAYS; it changed my life in the best ways. I’ve always said these stories we tell are like doing a play, and I’ve spent the last 10-plus years playing this amazing character and telling one of the all-time great love stories. And now I’m excited for this opportunity and to test myself in a new way.”

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Now, while Billy will appear in all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless from mid-June on, he will still be seen on all-new episodes of Days of our Lives streaming on Peacock till next year as confirmed by his Days of our Lives EP Ken Corday who shared, “We support Billy as an actor and friend, and wish him nothing but continued success and happiness, personally and professionally. He will certainly be missed in Salem. Because of DAYS’ unique shooting schedule, which tapes nine months ahead of when the shows airs, Flynn will remain on the soap well into 2026.”

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Ahead of his Y&R debut, the soap opera’s official Instagram account posted an interview clip with Flynn promoting his highly-anticipated premiere, where Billy said, To be on The Young and the Restless and over at CBS, is a dream come true. It’s my mom’s favorite soap opera, so mom, “You’re welcome! I know all these actors, I’ve been watching them and admiring them for years. I know a lot of people at CBS and over at Sony that work behind the scenes, and I love absolutely all of them, and I’m grateful to be here. I really am.”
So, final answer: What role do you think Billy Flynn will actually be playing when he introduces himself to the movers and shakers of Genoa City currently in his maze? Since Billy shared that Y&R is his mother’s favorite soap opera, let us know what your mom’s favorite soap opera too! Share your theories and comments. But first, check out Billy’s IG video below.
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While I am disappointed to see him depart Days of Our Lives (in, like, a year’s time), I am happy he’s at a soap he’s grown up watching, and am wishing him the best on this endeavour.
Well obviously he is playing Dumas. As who Dumas is, my money is with those who say he will be a recast Cane Ashby. Because if you know the plot to the novel of Count of Monte Cristo, Cane is the only character whose back story fits with character in the novel.
And if I had any doubts those went bye bye when before they took off for France, Lily said to her family, something along the lines, that they have been talking about Dumas so much she felt she already “knew” him. Classic foreshadowing —
I soi hope he’s not Cane – couldn’t stand the character. If it is a recast though I could live with it, I would love it to be Tucker McCall.
Totally agree, didn’t like drippy cane
I’m very happy Billy is joining Young and the Restless soon. I loved his character on Days for years . I know he can handle this new roll too.
I was hoping Tucker McCall was returning for payback I miss his character very much.
Welcome to you Billy playing Dumas “Bravo”.
Lily/Christel looks like she may be pregnant (real life) again. What was Cane’s father’s name again, played by Tristan Rogers, who currently is not filming with GH/Robert Scorpio. Aristotle obviously knows each of the Genoa City residents. I just hope that all of this hype does not fizzle into a nothing burger. I do feel like there is an essence of the show The Traitors in this storyline…
Forgot to mention my mom’s favorite soap was Another World– so that became my first soap because I began watching it with her. I continued watching AW long after my mother gave up on it. I stayed to very last episode.
I hope Aristotle is Tara Locke!
That would be some twist!
Drecilla Winters should be Demar
I would love that! She should be out of prison by now… And Kyle needs something – the Claire pairing is not doing it and Summer is off somewhere in Europe as well…
Weird that you would think it’s okay for you to post that. She doesn’t sound like a very nice person. Hopefully you have better memories of her than just her negative comments
Well golly gee Gman of course he has better memories of his mother sometimes we get comments so twisted she was talking about a play a soap opera make believe ok? Anyway everyone has their own opinion have a great day
The same can be said about your post, her mom passed away and you’re talking smack about her?
I’m a man. My pronoun is “he.”
And “him.”
My mom was a beautiful, caring lady who spoke the truth.
I’m sure she was, and I bet she was funny too. But taken out of context, folks might misunderstand your mother calling an actor,” The stutterer” as being kind of mean. It might be one of those, you had to be there moments and maybe shouldn’t have been shared?
The comment was extremely harsh.
I iam so happy he is coming to Y&R. Love him, and DOOL has turned into such a pathetic show
Take Kat with you.
I wAs hopingng it would Be Chance after all it is his grandmothers companny
I believe he’s going to be Lily’s son.
I don’t care who he is ..leave Victor alone
so he’s Cane Ashby after all. big whoop.
Love him!! Aside—Lily is carrying that big bag again—Is she pregnant in real life, again ?
Days Of Our Lives
‘Days of Our Lives’ Alums and ‘Veronica & Julian’ Stars Nadia Bjorlin and Kyler Pettis Chat Live on the Michael Fairman Channel

Two Days of Our Lives favorites, Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane) and Kyler Pettis (ex-Theo Carver) are starring in the new indie feature Veronica & Julian and now on Monday, August 31 beginning at 3pm ET/12pm PT, they will visit You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel for a livestream chat to discuss their film roles and time in Salem and much more.
Kyler Pettis appeared on Days of Our Lives as the grown-up autistic son of Abe (James Reynolds) and Lexie Carver (Renee Jones and more recently Nikki Crawford) from 2015-2018. He won a Daytime Emmy for his work on DAYS in 2019 in the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
Nadia Bjorlin is best known for her role as Chloe Lane. Bjorlin appeared in multiple runs on the show from 1999-2023. In addition, she has been featured in Crystal Chappell’s Venice the Series since 2009 in the role of Lara.

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VERONICA & JULIAN CONFRONTS MODERN ROMANCE
Now in 2026, the two are featured in the romantic drama of Veronica & Julian. In story, a confident and successful marketing executive (Bjorlin) winds up falling for a younger aspiring architect (Pettis).
From there, a journey of desire and self-discovery is set against the backdrop of present-day New York City. with obstacles along the way. Does it work? Does love conquer all, or do they go their separate ways? Veronica & Julian examines what happens when an unexpected romance forces the characters to confront the realities of age, timing, and love.
The cast also includes: Blake Jenner (ex-Glee), Erin Cummings, Chrystee Pharris (ex-Simone Russell, Passions and Queens of Drama), Robert Lee Leng, Mark Famiglietti and Jennafer Newberry. Look for Veronica & Julian to be released later in the fall.
The films director Otoja Abit shared this statement: “Veronica & Julian is about the right people who have a chance meeting at the wrong time. It’s a look at two people who don’t grow apart—they just grow up. This film is an authentic exploration of an imminent ending and how two people deeply in love got there. It aims to be quiet while telling a relatable story about modern-day relationships.”
QUESTIONS FOR THE DAYS ALUMS
If you have a question for Nadia and Kyler, make sure to join us in the live chat and we might just ask it during the live broadcast. If you can’t be with us live and can catch the repla, but have something you would like posed to our guests, you can drop it in the comment section here.
Now, check out the official Veronica & Julian trailer below.
So, intrigued by the story of Veronica & Julian? Do you miss seeing Nadia and Kyler on Days of Our Lives? Let us know in the comment section too.
General Hospital
Has Jasper Jacks Been Recast on ‘General Hospital?’

There is a recast coming soon to General Hospital, but which character will it be? Rumors and speculative guesses began swirling after the posting of the Sunday, August 30 episode of the That’s Awesome Podcast and You Tube series featuring GH’s Steve Burton (Jason) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli).
During their host banter, Anderson brought up the challenges faced in a soap opera when an actor comes in as a recast and replaces another actor known for their role. The challenges included: what happens to a performer who doesn’t fully know the back-story of which they may be walking into, and how they build said back-story their own way. To which, Burton shared that he recently shared scenes with someone who has not aired yet, and who is a recast.
As the conversation ensued, Steve revealed, “So, there’s a guy on the show right now, who (more recently) came on the show, and you guys will see him. I had some scenes with him, and I can’t say what it is yet. But I said to him, ‘Do you know exactly what’s happening?’ I said that, because his decision-making in the scene had to do with events that have happened and the history with some of the other characters. The actors says, ‘I don’t really know what’s really happened, but I do create the backstory (for) myself.”‘

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THE RECAST IS A VETERAN TELEVISION ACTOR
Steve continued, “Now, he’s been an actor for a long, long time. He’s been on some primetime shows. He’s done this a long time. So I said, ‘Do you mind if I just tell you kind of what this is, who this is, why they’re doing it and what the involvement for me is?’ He goes, ‘I would love to (know).’ If you can just give someone just a few things where they go, ‘Oh! That’s why I’m saying this!’ Now, the interpretation needs to be this or my intention needs to be this in the scene.’ So, once he airs, we can talk about that more.”
JASPER JACKS
So, who could be returning to General Hospital in the form of another actor? GH viewers were swift to make their picks. Number one so far has been Jasper Jacks. The last time “Jax” was on-screen was November 22, 2021, when he shared a goodbye scene with his ex-wife Carly (Laura Wright). At that time, he told her he was leaving Port Charles to deal with business in his homeland of Sydney, Australia.
In recent weeks, GH has been ramping up the story of JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises) with his daughter, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) now accepting his supposed offer to run his company while he is sailing abroad. That message was delivered by mysterious newcomer Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel).
However, Josslyn initially turned down the position, but then was given her next WSB assignment from Brennan (Chris McKenna) which was to accept the position and infiltrate the company as the bureau is looking into some kind of foul play. It would make the most sense that the series has recast the role since Ingo Rademacher left GH over the Covid-19 vaccine mandate and then sued ABC and the series.
JERRY JACKS
If it is not Jax, another top choice is his nefarious brother, Jerry Jacks, previously played by Sebastian Roche. The last time the character was seen on-screen was back on the December 22, 2015 episode. Jerry was sent to prison on-screen, but off-screen escaped. He was referenced back in a story in 2019 and could be in the middle of a secret takeover of JJE.
NIKOLAS CASSADINE
Another pick was that of Nikolas Cassadine, last played by Adam Huss. Nikolas most recent appearance was back in August of 2024, when his ex-wife Ava Jerome (Maura West) came to visit him in prison. Huss had been playing Nikolas on and off since the multiple exits of Marcus Coloma starting in September of 2021, before taking over the role more permanently from January 2023 through August 2024.
You can check out the segment where Steve and Bradford discuss the recast below, and some of the fans responses to the post of who they think is coming to GH.
Now let us know, do you think Jax has been recast ? Do you perhaps think it’s Jerry Jacks, Nikolas Cassadine, Spencer Cassadine, or someone else completely? Let us know your picks via the comment section.
Interesting words by Steve. A recast is coming who could it be. Jax..Nicholas? Who’s your pick? #GH pic.twitter.com/hvMduxaAUF
— SnarkQueen☕️ (@TracyTea) August 31, 2026
Days Of Our Lives
Suzanne Rogers Returns to ‘Days of Our Lives’ in All-New Episodes

Daytime Emmy winner and Gold Circle Honors Inductee, Suzanne Rogers will be on your screens this week on Days of Our Lives, when Maggie Kiriakis is back in action beginning with the Monday, August 31 episode. Previously, Maggie was written-off the canvas in April of this year when she left Salem to visit her daughter, Melissa.
Back in October of 2025, it was revealed that Rogers was battling stage II colorectal cancer. Then in November 2025, Suzanne told PEOPLE that she was now in remission.
Suzanne shared, “I’m feeling so much better. I mean, my summer was rough. I had cancer removed, radiation, that was tough. But I didn’t lose my hair. I guess I got it early. I was stage two, and it was a certain kind of chemo that they gave me, it was pills and the radiation, and it didn’t affect it so that was good.”

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SUZANNE ROGERS JOURNEY BACK TO DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Now, official Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate that Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) will reach out to Maggie on the Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Due to Days of Our Lives’ advance taping schedule of 10-11 months in advance of streaming new episodes on Peacock, Suzanne’s reintroduction to the story will play out this fall.
In a interview with TV Insider last year, Rogers shared that as of July 31 2025, she had completed cancer treatment and was headed back to work to continue the story of Maggie Horton.
Rogers explained, “I start back to work next week, so we’ll see how that goes. Now, I’m feeling anxious like I do any time I get scripts because I want to do my very best and you don’t want to hold up anybody.”
As Days of Our Lives fans know, Rogers has been with the soap opera as of last week for 53 years having debuted back on August 20, 1973. Then in 1979, Suzanne became the first actress ever to win the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
In 2024, Rogers was honored with induction into the Emmys’ Gold Circle by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on television for 50 years or more.
Before her recent health scare, Rogers has battled myasthenia gravis starting in 1984, which also has gone in remission.
So, happy to know Suzanne is back as Maggie this week on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives? Have you missed seeing this Salem staple for the past many months? Let us know via the comment section.
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