Denise Richards Joins 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Shauna Fulton

Denise Richards is joining the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The actress, who recently joined the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has landed the contract role of Shauna Fulton.

"Shauna is a fun-loving, hard-working single mother from Las Vegas who aspires to live life to its absolute fullest," executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell tells People. "She heads for Los Angeles when she learns that her daughter, Florence 'Flo' (portrayed by Katrina Bowden), the pride and joy of her life, is entangled in a complicated situation. However, Shauna's involvement won't stop there. She’s got a past and big secrets to spill."

Richards begins taping Friday, and her first episode airs April 3.

Matthew Atkinson Joining 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Thomas Forrester

Former The Young and the Restless actor Matthew Atkinson has joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful. He will be the latest actor to portray Ridge and Taylor's son, Thomas Forrester.

"It was actually a long time coming," the actor revealed to to Soap Opera Digest. "I remember this role coming around a few years ago. When it came around this time, I knew everyone there. I had met Brad [Bell, executive producer/head writer] before, and I couldn't say no. There's something very comforting now about being back in the same building."

In the story, Thomas has been living in New York with Caroline and their son. Pierson Fodé was the most recent actor to play the role of Thomas.

Atkinson played Austin Travers on Y&R in 2014-2015. He is scheduled to make his B&B debut on March 14.

Ingo Rademacher Leaving 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Ingo Rademacher posted an Instagram update on his status at The Bold and the Beautiful.

"I have decided to not continue with my contract on The Bold and The Beautiful and I'll be finishing up my last episodes in January," posted the actor, who began playing Thorne Forrester in November 2017.

Rademacher is currently in Hawaii with his family but is grateful for his time on the CBS soap opera.

"I want to thank Brad Bell (we've been communicating) the entire show and cast (truly awesome people) and also CBS for a fun year of playing Thorne. We are parting on good terms and with the possibility of a return. We shall see what the new year brings."

What will this mean for B&B's Katie (Heather Tom), who married Thorne this year? Stay tuned.

Wayne Brady Joining 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Dr. Buckingham

Emmy winning Let's Make a Deal host and comedian Wayne Brady is joining the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful in the series regular role of Dr. Buckingham.

Dr. Buckingham is Zoe's (Kiara Barnes) father, a worldly, intelligent, and sophisticated man who quickly finds himself entangled in a web of passion and mystery after joining a Los Angeles-area hospital.

According to EW.com, Brady caught the attention of head writer Bradley Bell last month while visiting his 15-year-old daughter, Maile Brady, who was making her debut on the show. Brady told Bell that he watched B&B growing up and would love the chance to join in on the fun.

Brady's acting credits include How I Met Your Mother, 30 Rock, In the Heat of the Night and Girlfriends.

Brady will tape his first episode on Friday, and is scheduled to make his B&B debut on November 30.

Thaao Penghlis Returning to 'Days of our Lives'

Thaao Penghlis, who has played Tony DiMera and Andre DiMera off and on since the early 1980s on Days of our Lives, is back filming at the iconic soap opera.

Penghlis' Andre was killed off Days earlier this year but he has made sporadic appearances since then.

Penghlis revealed on social media that he was back filming at the set once again.

"Loved being with Deidre Hall this week," he posted. "Vets make a difference in case some people have forgotten. We build a great foundation on Days that was years in the making. Walk through the door and speak truth. Next. #days Opens a New Window. ⁦@DeidreHall Opens a New Window. ⁩ thank you."

Jennifer Gareis Back on Contract at 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Jennifer Gareis has been upped to contract status at The Bold and the Beautiful, reports the actress via social media. She has been recurring in the role of Donna Logan in recent years.

"I am excited to announce my return to contract status at #BoldandBeautiful," she posted. "#Donna is BACK!"

Gareis will be seen next on B&B on September 25, along with her TV niece Ashley Jones (Bridget Forrester), as the Logan ladies return for a special family occasion.

Kiara Barnes Joining 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Zoe

Actress, model and singer Kiara Barnes has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Zoe.

Zoe, a contract role, is a mystery woman who has a secret past with a core character. Could it be the newly arrived Xander Avant (Adain Bradley)? Stay tuned.

In April, Barnes released an EP, "Sirens to the Moon," on iTunes and Spotify.

She was also featured in a recent Abercrombie & Fitch ad.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Casting "Clara"

The Bold and the Beautiful is currently casting the short-term contract role of Clara, a young British woman around 18-21 years old, who seems innocent but has a manipulative side.

Adain Bradley Joining 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Alexander Avant

Actor Adain Bradley is joining the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Alexander Avant, a nephew of Julius Avant (Obba Babatundé), and cousin to Maya (Karla Mosley) and Nicole (Reign Edwards).

According to TV Insider, Alexander is half-British and was raised in England by Julius' brother and his wife. He arrives in Los Angeles looking for his American family, and will be carrying a big secret with him.

Bradley is scheduled to make his B&B debut on Tuesday, June 12.

Ashleigh Brewer Leaving 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Ashleigh Brewer has decided to leave CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, where she has played Ivy Forrester since 2014. At first heavily involved in storyline, Ivy has been on the backburner for quite a while.

The former Neighbours favorite told the Herald Sun she took inspiration from her close friend, and former Ramsay St co-star, Margot Robbie when making the decision.

“I’m doing the acting thing in LA, onwards and upwards,” Brewer said. “It’s definitely time for me and I’ve had Margot encouraging me for so long [saying to] just leave it and see what happens. So I’m throwing caution to the wind now and keeping myself open to opportunities. I’ve been doing soaps for 10 years now. It’s daunting but so exciting.”

Robin Givens to Guest Star on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Actress Robin Givens has booking a guest-starring run on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, according to EW.com.

She will appear in a three-episode arc as Dr. Phillips, Steffy Forrester Spencer's (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) obstetrician.

Givens currently plays Mayor Sierra McCoy in The CW's primetime serial Riverdale. She previously played Cheryl Harwood in 90210.

The actress is scheduled to make her first B&B appearance on February 15.

Annika Noelle Joins 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Hope Logan

Annika Noelle has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as the new Hope Logan, a role most recently played by Kim Matula.

Noelle told Soap Opera Digest that she was in the dark about who she would be playing when she first auditioned.

"Going in, you do your research about the show and I was able to figure out a bit, based on who I was doing my chemistry reads with, who this might be," she reveals.  "I did a chemistry read first with Scott Clifton [Liam] and then another with Katherine Kelly Lang [Brooke]. I was thrilled because Hope has a real joie de vivre about her. She sees the glass as half-full and even though she has been through hardship, she doesn’t let that drag her down, and I think that’s a wonderful quality."

Noelle is scheduled to make her first appearance as Hope on January 8.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Puts Aaron D. Spears on Contract

Aaron D. Spears has signed a contract with CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, after recurring as both Justin Barber on B&B and Commissioner Raines on NBC's Days of our Lives.

Spears first joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful as Justin in 2009. Justin is the biological father of Marcus Forrester, and was married to Marcus' mother, Donna Logan. Justin is an attorney for Spencer Publications, and close friend and ally to Bill Spencer. He debuted on Days in September 2016 as Commissioner Raines.

FIRST LOOK: Ingo Rademacher as Thorne Forrester on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Former General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher recently joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as the new Thorne Forrester, and has started shooting his initial scenes. On Wednesday's the show's official Twitter account posted the first photo of the actor in the role.

Rademacher is the fourth actor to step into the part, replacing Winsor Harmon, who had been playing Thorne on a recurring basis in recent years.

"You can't try to be someone else, but I certainly hope to play Thorne as well as Winsor did," Rademacher said after his casting was revealed. "He’s really one of the nicest and most gracious people I’ve ever met. He tweeted over this past weekend that his role was being recast and I read the comments and a lot of people weren’t happy. There was a lot of support for Winsor, and rightly so. I said to my wife, 'Wow, I feel kind of bad about this.' I mean, I know it’s the way things go in daytime, but this is a new experience for me. I’ve never stepped into a role that was previously played by someone else. I hope the fans aren’t too upset about this."

Rademacher will first air as Thorne on November 27.

Danny Woodburn To Guest Star on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Don Diamont, Danny Woodburn, and Aaron D. Spears. Photo: CBS

Seinfeld alum Danny Woodburn has signed on for a guest role on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. According to TV Line, he is scheduled to appear as shifty tech whiz Ken on October 19.

[SPOILERS AHEAD]

Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) hires Kin to infiltrate the company's computer system to find the incriminating recording that led to his exit from Spencer Publications.

“Bill is willing to pay lots and lots of dough for Ken to get hold of the evidence Liam (Scott Clifton) has in his files,” Woodburn tells TV Insider. “I can’t say how it turns out—but Ken’s no fool. He gets paid either way!”

'Big Brother' Stars Jessica Graf & Josh Martinez Visit 'Bold and the Beautiful' in October

As has become annual tradition, CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful welcomes two houseguests from Big Brother in October.

Jessica Graf makes her debut on Monday, October 2, playing a hostess at Il Gardino, sharing scenes with Kimberlin Brown (Sheila Carter), Heather Tom (Katie Logan) and Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer). Since then, Graf has returned to the show and taped another episode, which will air Tuesday, October 17.

Big Brother 19 winner Josh Martinez visited B&B today, filming scenes with John McCook (Eric Forrester). He will appear in the episode airing Tuesday, October 24.

Martinez shared this news on his Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts today.

Ingo Rademacher Joining 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Thorne Forrester

Former General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as the new Thorne Forrester. He will first air on B&B in mid-to-late November, according to TV Insider.

Rademacher is the fourth actor to step into the part, replacing Winsor Harmon, who had been playing Thorne on a recurring basis in recent years.

"You can’t try to be someone else, but I certainly hope to play Thorne as well as Winsor did," Rademacher explains. "He’s really one of the nicest and most gracious people I’ve ever met. He tweeted over this past weekend that his role was being recast and I read the comments and a lot of people weren’t happy. There was a lot of support for Winsor, and rightly so. I said to my wife, 'Wow, I feel kind of bad about this.' I mean, I know it’s the way things go in daytime, but this is a new experience for me. I’ve never stepped into a role that was previously played by someone else. I hope the fans aren’t too upset about this."

Harmon responded to the casting news on Twitter.

"Congrats @IngoRademacher you’re gonna be amazing as Thorne buddy!!" he wrote. "Big shoes dude, size 11, call me man."

Rademacher joined the cast of General Hospital in 1996 and has played the role of Jasper "Jax" Jacks on and off ever since.

Kym Douglas Set for 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Guest Appearance

Home & Family host, best selling author, beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert Kym Douglas will guest star on the September 26 episode of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.

Prepping for the role was a breeze, thanks to her hubby, longtime Y&R star Jerry Douglas (John Abbott).

"Jerry was my acting coach!" Kym enthuses to Soap Opera Digest. "I could have recited the entire show because he had me memorize everything."

Pierson Fodé Leaving 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Thomas Forrester

Pierson Fodé has chosen to leave CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful and the role of Thomas Forrester, according to a new report by Soap Opera Digest.

"As far as my time goes in L.A., this has been one of the hardest decisions I've made," Fodé tells the magazine. "I've invested two-and-a-half years of my life into this. You really do create this relationship on set with people, and you get used to seeing them every day. I'm also getting a steady paycheck, and I'm getting some notoriety out of it and some different things, but the decision that went into it was hard because you want to have your cake and eat it, too. You want to be there and I still want to go off and shoot a Marvel movie. I want to still be shooting on B&B and I want to do a Netflix series, and at the end of the day, you can't do it all. And that was the choice that I had to make."

Having just re-watched Fodé in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List this past Sunday, I can easily see a bright future ahead for the charismatic young actor.

Fodé made his B&B debut in July 2015. It looks like his last episode (at least for now) will air in the near future. Stay tuned for the reveal of his final air date.

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'Big Brother' Star Jessica Graf to Guest Star on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Big Brother 19 houseguest Jessica Graf will guest star in an upcoming episode of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Graf was one-half of Big Brother's much-talked about romance, "Jody," along with fellow houseguest Cody Nickson.

The Los Angeles-based VIP concierge will play a hostess at B&B’s popular eatery Il Giardino, where she willl share scenes with Kimberlin Brown (Sheila Carter), Heather Tom (Katie Logan) and Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer).

Graf will tape her episode on Tuesday, September 5.