With the new year starting up, there are many things happening all over the soap world. Soap Opera Digest Editorial Director Stephanie Sloane updates us on everything you need to know.

Kristina Wagner returns to General Hospital as Felicia. Sloane shares with us that " because [Kristine] has been away for so long, there are characters and storylines that she doesn't know, so she's been using google search to fill in the gaps." Wagner says She is excited for the many opportunities to explore with her alter ego. Her new story is fun for both her and the fans.

Cassandra Creech joins Bold & Beautiful as Dr. Grace Buckingham, the mother of Paris and Zoe. Sloane shares that "[Cassandra] is so happy to have a new soap family and feel that sense of collaboration there that she already does." Creech also played Denis on As The World Turns.

Patrika Darbo will reprise the role of Nancy on Days of Our Lives, with shocking news for Chloe, and Ellen Crawford, who appeared as a nurse on ER, will appear as a nun.

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