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B&B’s EP and Head Writer, Brad Bell Confirms Luna’s ‘Dead’ and Arrival of R.J. Forrester Recast
The Bold and the Beautiful is stepping into 2026 with some changes to the younger set of the characters at the CBS daytime drama series. According to longtime series executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell, any question out there that Luna Nozawa is supposedly alive, after she was run down by a car off-screen, should be put to bed.
In a 2026 preview discussion with TV Insider, Bell commented on the status of groundbreaking Daytime Emmy winner, Lisa Yamada (Luna) who in October of 2025 became the first Asian-American performer to win a Daytime Emmy in its 52-year history for her work as the villainess young woman with a penchant for murder, kidnapping and more.
Bell explained, “Luna is dead. We all saw it. I mean, Lisa Yamada — wow. And to cap it off with an Emmy and to have her bring levity and that spark in her eye and the unique delivery? What a joy she was to work with and what a wonderful person. She took that character and ran with it, and it was so wonderful collaborating with Lisa.”
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With Luna out of the picture, the head honcho and scribe, says that in the new year, viewers should watch for a different set of twists and turns. “We have a new group of young characters being featured. We’ve signed Sydney Bullock as Miss Dylan and Brayan Nicoletti playing R.J. (Forrester). We’re at a great time in the show where you have that next generation to play with their core family members.”
With the official word that as had been teased over the B&B holiday party, Nicoletti is taking over the role of Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) son from Joshua Hoffman who last played the part from 2023-2024. The role has also been played by several other actors over the years including: Anthony Turpel, Jack Horan and Mace Coronel.
In addition, it looks like Bell is positioning and hinting at a rivalry between Will and R.J. which then leads to most likely a quadrangle involving Miss Dylan and Electra. “Now that Luna is dead, it’s smooth sailing for Will (Crew Morrow) and Electra (Laneya Grace) but that begins to see some bumps in the road,” shared the exec. “They know Miss Dylan is living in her car, so they’re going to find a little place for her to stay at the beach house until she gets her footing and finds that next teaching job. And we will have another Spencer/Forrester rivalry with Will and RJ, so that’s going to be some fun. Years ago, when R.J. and Will were born, we thought, ‘Well, we’re never going to be around to see these guys acting as adults against one another,’ and here we are.”
So, what do you think about Brad Bell confirming the death of Luna Nozawa? Do you believe the story has ended? Also, how do you feel about yet another R.J. recast? Are you interested to see the younger set now featuring Crew Morrow, Laneya Grace, Brayan Nicoletti and Sydney Bullock? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
I thought Joshua Hoffman was great in the role, why the recast
Right? Joshua was a doll.
He was!
I WISH THEY COULD BRING LUNA BACK AS A LONG LOST TWIN THAT HER MOTHER NEVER KNEW EXISTED.
Luna was the girl I enjoyed her but I dont think Luna is dead I think bell is pulling our leg
He was a horrible actor, I was happy to see him go.
I so agree, he was a terrible actor at least for this role with Luna. He was to immature, with the persona of a highschool reject. Her child be cat as sometimes younger brother it something.
I am all for a RJ/Will rivalry, but making Electra a Forrester was a mistake because RJ is related to her. And IF Dylan is really Diana Marone, that means she is Ridge’s half-sister and RJ’s aunt.
The actress portraying Dylan has been upped to contract status, so she will end up being related to someone on the show. They need to bring Amber Moore back to LA with Rosie in tow. RJ could be paired with Rosie and Brooke would FLIP. There would also be some drama bc Amber could go design at LOGAN, Deke aka Lil Eric is there, so there is alot to mine there considering Amber was his adoptive mother. Or they could bring back Sally. The new RJ is HOT.
Electra gets on my nerves so I hope Dylan is mean to her!
Why would they paired Rj with Rosie they are cousins because Rj and Marcus is cousins Donna is Marcus Mother so brooke and Donna are Sisters
@ Richard, Ridge is not really a Forester he’s a Marone, so a RJ & Electra hookup wouldn’t be taboo. I don’t remember ROSIE, can you help me there?
Yep let’s look for hot actors that can’t act that’s the ticket . A different audience and that’s ok in the past you looked for a Tom p a David Tom a Billy Miller etc now days you don’t just somebody who looks pretty . Signed off and won’t complain you have politics involved with everything and I’m worn out .
Too funny, but so true!
This is great. We need fresh stories. Tired of the brooke taylor ridge triangle. I was beginning to wonder if B&B needed new writers. I will take a new generation instead. Great!!!
The problem is, we’ll… Different characters same stories .
I love the show. I wish it lasted longer. It has too many commercials and not enough story. Why can’t that last as long as theother two stories.
Agree!
I really was tired of the Luna story……always getting away with her antics. It had gotten old.
I definitely agree that the Luna storyline had gotten old and washed up just like Sheila. I mean they actually made her into a rapist, that was going too far.
If Luna came back I was done. They need better writers.
Maybe if Luna came back and had gotten help. She could come back as a good, kind, really helped people and fit in with everyone. Got to know her dad.
This RJ looks like he can’t act either, who is running casting lol
“Luna is dead. We all saw it”.
We did? I don’t remember seeing Luna’s body after Dylan hit her with the car?
I don’t believe that Luna is really dead. Why would the show get rid of an Emmy award winning performer? Plus, the actress playing Luna is excellent and is exciting to watch!
I think she had another acting job.
We saw Sheila dead how many times??? Lol
Bingo about Sheila dying. She changed her appearance to look like Lauren Fenmore on Y&R, was shot dead, and so many other times. Luna is fine cause she has other jobs, now an EMMY, and doesn’t want to give her life and opportunity to the SOAP WORLD.
Wheres Thomas in these teasers!! He and Hope have sooo much super couple potential! Less Ridge and Brooke and more Hope and Thomas!
Can’t we let Liam and hope be happy for 5 minutes?
Yes and then Liam falls of a cliff into a boiling cauldron of oil
I truly don’t understand the need to recast R.J. Joshua Hoffman was excellent in the role, he’s a much better actor than Crew Morrow. As for Dylan, I really hope the reveal is coming that she’s Sheila’s daughter. But they’re going to have to retcon her parentage if they want to pair her with R.J. since they’d be related if Dylan is Massimo’s daughter.
As for Luna, I really hope she isn’t dead. And frankly, I doubt she is, regardless of what Brad Bell says. We didn’t actually see her die, and she’s too good of a villain and actress to keep down for long. I have a feeling we’ll see her back in about 9 months with the baby she supposedly miscarried to cause drama for the show’s most boring couple, Will & Electra.
I agree.
I know Crew is painting by numbers it’s all very boring. I loved Joshua as RJ!
I like the Luna character but hated it when all the other people started attacking her/ racist overtone and Dr. Breckenridge bring more Black people on with good story lines and show more designs in the fashion not interested in the gay couple
Geez
Lets ask for representation for one demographic and lets shoot down another!
I don’t mind the plan just described. My biggest worry is Luna coming back. I’ve had enough of her and it’s the same old garbage. We need new people and new story lines and more new people to go around for relationships. I think everyone in Genoa City has been married to the same person at least twice and their
Kids are going to be marrying their cousins, aunts and uncles. Let’s pick this SOAP UP. I’ve been watching since 1976.
How do we know Luna is dead all we know is that she was hit by a car
I guess now we know from hearing from the writer Bell
I hate that the character Luna has been missed by my watching. I had a love her character. Congratulations for Lisa Yamada for earning a Daytime Emmy for Groundbreaking Actress.
Luna should come back
For the redundancy of B&B story lines, Brook -Ridge-Taylor; Stephie- Liam – Hope, Brook-Ridge-Bill-Deacon- Oliver-Rick-James. And any other Man BROOK hasn’t slept with.
What could LUNA offer in a new storyline ( even if she was made good and likeable)
I’m excited about the prospects of Fashion, and Fashion house rivalry between Forester, Logan, and potential crossover relationships between B&B,, BTG, and the Y&R (MARCHETTI, FENMORES, SALLY’S DESIGNS). Brings new competition and possible couples mixing and matching.
I don’t know any normal female that would put up with the crap from Ridge! If I was Brook I would have squashed him like a bug! I am sick of I don’t want you, because I want her instead and vice versa!!! time is alright but not 25,000 times! Move on!
It’s sounds like fun a fun sistuation but I dont think luna dead I’m just waiting to see where the story line is going with Mrs dylan.
Why would he lie
Because of soap blogs/bloggers who ruin the fun
Wouldn’t it be nice if Sally would return to help out Katie now that would be something else Spectral and Logan please bring Sally back
Sally is ensconced on Y&R.
It great back Douglas and Rosie as couple
Beyond the Gates
TUNE-IN: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Banneker Homecoming Episodes, EP Sheila Ducksworth Speaks on Impact HBCUs Have in Real Life
As previously reported, kicking off today, is a two-part Beyond the Gates, when The Duprees gather to celebrate Banneker University’s homecoming weekend.
The producers and writers are taking an opportunity to spotlight the rich traditions of the long-held tradition of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its fictional university.
The episodes are today on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday, October 2 and next week on Monday, October 5, where in true Beyond the Gates fashion, there will be some surprising drama that ensues when someone shows up!
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BANNEKER REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS
Sheila Duckworth, (executive producer, Beyond the Gates) spoke to Soaps.com to give some insight on the decision for the series to illustrate the ties that bind with HBCUs.
“It was important that we have this school as almost a character on our canvas, right from the beginning. Beyond even education, HBCUs have been pivotal when it comes to everything from economic progression and fostering a sense of community to the development of leadership skills,” explained Ducksworth. “From the beginning, we wanted to illustrate that what the Duprees are able to do in the world was a direct reflection of the impact HBCU’s have in real life.”
EVERYTHING HAS ITS PURPOSE
The EP talked about how purposeful the elements that integrate Banneker into the overall story of Beyond the Gates are including: the Dupree family door knocker that is a lion, the mascot for the fictional university, plus, the upcoming fight song that the cast will sing together on the Monday, October 5 episode, and the painting the hangs at Fairmont Crest.
That portrait of Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) father, George Cheeks Dupree, that hangs prominently at the country club, was named after CBS executive George Cheeks (now Chairman of TV and Media, Paramount), and as Ducksworth says of the legacy of Vernon’s father, “He was the architect of Fairmont Crest.”
So, are you looking forward to these episodes honoring HBCU traditions with the Dupree and the Richardson clans? What surprises do you think might be in store come next week? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Tajh Bellow Fills In for ‘Days of our Lives’ Tyler Joseph Andrews in the Role of Theo Carver
After an earlier post on Thursday, October 1 about General Hospital alumni Tajh Bellow’s (ex-TJ Ashford) upcoming project from Issa Rae’s HOOPAE Digital, comes word that Bellow is temporarily stepping into the role of Days of our Lives Theo Carver to fill in for Tyler Joseph Andrews on the Peacock streaming soap opera.
According to TV Insider, Bellow will be making a one-day appearance next week on the October 6 episode of DAYS as Andrews was unable to make the tape date that was shot 10 months ago on a day last December. Andrews (pictured below) took over the role of Theo in September of 2025.
In Bellow’s upcoming episode as Theo, he will share scenes with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez). A DAYS spokesperson tells the outlet that Bellow “stepped seamlessly into the role, and the cast and crew were grateful for his professionalism and commitment, albeit for only one episode.”
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TAJH WILL BE SEEN IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN OCTOBER
As General Hospital fans know, Tajh played the role of TJ Ashford from 2018 to his last appearance in December of 2024. Along the way, he received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as TJ, the last being in 2025 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
In addition, bellow along with Y&R alum Loren Lott will be seen starting on October 14 in the new Love Island spoof series, The Compatibility Experiment. The show will drop exclusively on TikTok and the PineDrama platform.
The Compatibility Experiment gives a satirical look at reality dating shows, think Love Island! The story centers around Kelvin (Bellow) and Camila (Lott), whose relationship is put to the test when they join a reality show to try to win a the million dollar prize.
So, what do you think of Tajh stepping in for Tyler Joseph Andrews as Theo on DAYS? Perhaps, the soap opera liked his work that he might be considered for another role in the future bringing Bellow back to the soaps? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof
Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.
Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.
In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?
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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.
The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.
General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.
Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.
Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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