Veterans return! Five stars are returning to their shows while a sixth adds another soap role to his illustrious career and an original cast member goes on "vacation."

All My Children Jonathan (Jeff Branson) will get back to business later this summer when we learn he didn't really die. (Who does on soaps?)

As the World Turns Veteran Brian Gaskill will play a yet unnamed character to be involved with Katie. Look for him to begin later this summer.

Days of Our Lives Country group Trick Pony cameo July 26.

Guiding Light Speaking of not really dying, Phillip (Grant Aleksander) didn't either. Don't look for Aleksander to come back full-time just yet (if ever); the scenes were shot and kept under lock and key since last fall!

One Life to Live Cristian's (David Fumero) first day back is scheduled for September 1. This time, Fumero will be on contract. Andrew (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Jai Rodriguez) is in August 9 and 10.

Passions Christopher (Adrian Wilson) is set to shake Harmony up, starting August 18.

Young & the Restless It's official! Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) is back August 5.

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Days of Our Lives Will is being recast, meaning Christopher Gerse is out.

General Hospital All signs are pointing towards Rachel (Amy Grabow) making an exit.

Passions Luis (Galen Gering) sets off to find Beth and Marty. He'll return sometime within the next six months.

NEWS & RUMORS

With the confirmation of Kimberlin Brown going back to Young & the Restless, who'll take over her One Life to Live role of Paige? 2001 Tony-award winner Cady Huffman, sometime in August.

Wondering who the fifth returning star is? Wayne Northrop who used to play Roman Brady, will be back on Days of Our Lives beginning August 1. This time around he's playing Dr. Alex North, Marlena's psychiatrist.

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All My Children Greenlee's world is destroyed. Tad tries to even the score with David. Zach makes a shocking discovery.

As the World Turns Jennifer looks to Dusty for support. Gwen confronts Craig. Katie spills her guts to Henry.

Days of Our Lives Wedding vows are renewed. Eugenia catches Sami snooping. Bonnie is crushed to learn Mickey chose Maggie.

General Hospital Durant learns Michael's secret. Jax tries to stop Lucky and Elizabeth's wedding. Maxie is in grave danger.

Guiding Light Tammy takes a huge leap for Jonathan. Cassie gets an unexpected surprise.

One Life to Live The killer's identity is revealed. Layla spends the night with Antonio. Kevin and Kelly make love.

Passions Tabitha casts a spell on Edna. Alistair is confronted by Martin. Noah makes a huge commitment.

Young & the Restless Christine and Paul search for evidence to clear Daniel. Tom and Gloria face off. Ashley becomes suspicious of Brad's agenda.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Kayla Ewell (Caitlin Ramirez, Bold & the Beautiful)

Kayla was born and raised in southern California. She fell in love with acting while touring in the children's chorus for the National Broadway Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

She netted a recurring role on NBC's Freeks & Geeks, appeared in The Profiler and Boston Public. But it was a national Coca-Cola commercial in which she was the "girl on the beach" that gave her national attention.

Kayla is an accomplished tap, jazz and hip-hop dancer. She loves surfing, rock climbing and white water rafting. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Kayla's birthday is August 22.

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