Huge shake-ups are in store for Days of Our Lives' fans. Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn (Marlena and John) will be out for most of the summer, due (officially) to the fact that their front-burner storyline came to a conclusion, and also to save money. Jason Cook (Shawn) may leave in September when his contract expires. On Young & the Restless, Signy Coleman was set to reprise her role of Hope July 14, but a family emergency has forced her to renege. The show is scrambling to find a replacement. Over at General Hospital, M'fundo Morrison (Justus) has been let go. His final airdate is June 19. The latest rumor has Schae Harrison (Darla) quitting Bold & the Beautiful.

All My Children Taylor Gildersleeve will appear as Colby's friend Sydney beginning August 1. Matthew R. Walton reprises his role as Terry, Lily almost molester. Melissa Claire Egan begins as Annie July 10 and becomes involved with the Laverys.

Bold & the Beautiful Mackenzie Mauzy returns to daytime as Phoebe beginning July 10. Irina Maleeva (Filomena), Vito D'Ambrosio (Luigi), Renee Pietrangelo (Anabella) and Alberto Brosio (Carlos) are relatives of Dante's.

Days of Our Lives Marilyn McIntyre (Jo) plays Jack and Steve's mother on June 20. Shayna Rose is Stephanie, Steve and Kayla's daughter, July 4.

General Hospital Amanda Tepe appears as Colleen, Helena's cohort June 21.

Passions Peter Marr and J.T. Moliner play cowboys June 22.

Young & the Restless Mimi Kennedy plays Feather, a tarot card reader, July 17.

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As the World Turns Martha Byrne is off on maternity leave, but due to pre-taping, Lily won't be off the canvas too much. Jennifer Ferrin (Jennifer) is scheduled to make her exit July 7.

Bold & the Beautiful Patrick Duffy (Stephen) leaves L.A. June 22, but he will be back.

One Life to Live Seems that Margaret is really dead this time, so June 15 was the last time we'll see Tari Signor (right).

All My Children David manipulates Dixie. Babe demands answers from JR and Jamie. Greg agrees to meet his captor's demands.

As the World Turns Jessica's nephew Dallas comes to town. Maddie's past catches up with her. Emily tries to secure her freedom.

Bold & the Beautiful Eric sets ground rules for Dante. Stephanie and Brooke argue about their daughters. Bridget confesses to Felicia.

Days of Our Lives Lexie admits that Sami is blackmailing her. Shawn begs Mimi for another chance. Hope's fainting spells are diagnosed.

General Hospital Manny has Sam in his clutches. Carly and Patrick throw caution to the wind. Sonny turns to Jason for help.

Guiding Light Harley returns to mend her broken marriage. Lizzie gets an unlikely hero.

One Life to Live Blair tells Bo Spencer's secrets. Viki makes a painful confession to Jessica. Todd shows his gratitude to his supporters.

Passions Chad's life is changed forever. Rebecca grants Julian his greatest wish. Rome is witness to an epic battle.

Young & the Restless Brad and Victoria are victims of a robbery. Nikki is terrified by Victor's health emergency. Another storm postpones Nick and Phyllis' business trip.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Bradley Cole (Jeffrey O'Neill, Guiding Light) www.bradleycole.com

Brad is in his second stint at Guiding Light. His first role was Prince Richard Winslow. Brad returned in May 2003 as district attorney Jeffrey O'Neill.

Born in Southern California, he attended Pepperdine University where his dream was to play professional baseball. When an injury sidelined him, he turned to acting. After graduation, he traveled to France where he fell in love -- with Europe. He spent several years living in both France and England. While there, he made use of his skills, appearing in the international soap Riviera. His TV movie credits include Jewels and The Sun Also Rises. Feature film credits include Sweet Revenge, Touch and Die and 5 Days in June.

His recent theater credits include Midsummer Night's Dream, Code of the West, Killer Joe, Lone Star and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the last two having been at Gallerie 55, the Paris English Theater.

Brad is also an accomplished musician and songwriter with four albums under his belt -- Tonite, All Your Dreams, In Our Time and the recent Live Tracks. Some of his songs have appeared on Guiding Light. He's currently working on his fifth album and travels the country performing.

His birthday is February 11. Bradley currently lives in New York City.

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