This week, it's a full plate with lots of changes in store; there's almost as many outs as ins. Mostly though it's good news.

Enjoy!

All My Children Julia (Sydney Penny) returns this summer! Though Keith Hamilton Cobb (Noah, Julia's husband) has been let go at Young & the Restless (see below), there are no plans for him to return -- yet.

As the World Turns A press reporter (Melissa Dye) questions Dusty May 5.

Days of Our Lives Chelsea (now played by Rachel Melvin, see below) begins May 12.

General Hospital Maxie (now played by Kirsten Storms) begins May 23.

Guiding Light Nate (Ritchie Coster, husband of GL producer Jan Conklin) was in May 4 and 5.

Passions Mary (Nikki Cox) appears in Vegas scenes May 20 and 23.

Young & the Restless An Elvis impersonator (Donny Edwards) is in May 16.

OUTS

All My Children It's official. Maria (Eva LaRue) is exiting this summer to return home to the West Coast.

As the World Turns Hot on the heels of Peyton List's (Lucy) and Agim Kaba's (Aaron) exits, Alison (Jessica Dunphy) is leaving too. Dunphy wants to concentrate on other projects.

Days of Our Lives Chelsea (Mandy Musgrave, see above) has been recast.

Guiding Light Michelle (Nancy St. Alban) will disappear for about three months as St. Alban is off on maternity leave.

Young & the Restless Damon (Keith Hamilton Cobb) exits May 23. Apparently, the exit is storyline-dictated.

NEWS & RUMORS

Contract updates...General Hospital's Ted King (Alcazar) and Passions' Galen Gering (Luis) are sticking around. Both men signed new contracts.

One Life to Live's Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) has been dropped to recurring status. Originally, the role was for one day. That one day turned into seven years.

Beginning May 12, look for Days of Our Lives' Billie (Julie Pinson) to be in a sling. The actress broke her arm in April and the injury will have to be written into the show.

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All My Children Jack is shocked by Erica's offer to Kendall. Phoebe's funeral is held. Ryan turns to Kendall for help.

As the World Turns Jennifer isn't happy when Dusty goes over her head. Lucinda gives Holden a reason to search for Keith. Gwen's eye is caught by Casey.

Days of Our Lives Belle and Kate have an argument. Jack and Jennifer experience a romantic reunion. Abe accuses Tek and Lexie of having an affair.

General Hospital Reese belives Michael killed AJ. Sonny makes a confession. Jason is stunned by Monica's accusation.

Guiding Light Lena puts Harley's life in danger. Tammy, Sandy and Jonathan join forces.

One Life to Live Daniel's lover is revealed. Blair and Kelly set out to unearth Todd's secret. Rex makes an emotional discovery.

Passions Sheridan realizes Beth may be her sister. Whitney bonds with her baby. Mrs. Wallace goes on a shopping spree.

Young & the Restless Katherine plays matchmaker. Cassie's hazy memories start to resurface. Daniel and Lily share their first kiss.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Lesley-Anne Down (Jacqueline Payne, Bold & the Beautiful) lesleyannedown.com

Lesley-Anne was born and raised in London, England. She began modeling at age 10. By 15, she had been in four films and was voted Britain's Most Beautiful Teenager. Thanks to PBS, she gained international acclaim as she starred in Upstairs, Downstairs as Georgina Worsley.

On the big screen, she was in A Little Night Music, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, The Great Train Robbery, Rough Cut, The Betsy, Hanover Street and Sphinx. On TV, she has appeared in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Indiscreet and Arch of Triumph. In miniseries, she was in The Last Days of Pompeii and North and South, and each sequel.

Other soap roles include Dallas (Stephanie Rogers), Sunset Beach (Olivia Richards) and Days of Our Lives (Lady Sheraton). On stage, she has starred in Hamlet and Great Expectations, the musical.

Currently, Lesley-Anne is married to Don E. FauntLeRoy and lives in Malibu, California. She and Don have a five-year-old son, George-Edward. From her previous union with director William Friedkin, she has a son, Jack, 21 and two stepchildren, Season and Juliana. Lesley-Anne enjoys children and animals and collects Victorian children's books. Her birthday is on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.

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