What’s Next for Soap Couples in October on ‘Y&R,’ ‘General Hospital’ & More
What To Know
- Days of our Lives will feature a long-awaited kiss between two characters.
- One couple will hit a rough patch on General Hospital.
- Billy and Sally will say “I do” on The Young and the Restless in October.
There’s plenty of romance coming to daytime in October 2026, with some couples taking big steps forward and others dealing with unexpected twists and complications. New relationships get started, wedding bells ring, kisses are shared, and a few secrets threaten to shake things up.
Swooon has your exclusive first look at what’s coming up on this month on Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. Scroll down for all the romance-related scoop.
Beyond the Gates
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) align their priorities.
Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) faces the future while Izaiah Hawthorne (Lami) is distracted.
Noah Rollins (Nick Hagelin) gives Deanna McBride (Angela Fairley) a different perspective.
Joey Armstrong’s (Jon Lindstrom) admission shocks Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli).
Madison Montgomery (Kenjah) leans on Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla).
Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Johnson) plan their next steps as a couple.

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The Bold and the Beautiful
Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) wants to take his relationship with Missy Dylan (Sydney Bullock) to the next level.
Steffy Forrester Finnergan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) prepares a romantic surprise for John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan), and fights for her marriage.
A new woman comes into Wyatt Spencer’s (Darin Brooks) life.
Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) pulls out all the stops to help Katie Logan Spencer (Heather Tom).
Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) and R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) pour everything into their new line.
Days of our Lives
Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) asks to move in with Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson), and with Stephanie Johnson’s (Abigail Klein) blessing, Alex reluctantly agrees.
EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) asks Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) to come back to work for him … and they kiss.
Tate Black (Leo Howard) shows up at the pub, surprised to see Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) and Mason Whitfield (Brandon Butler) laughing together.
Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) finally share a kiss.

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General Hospital
Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) and Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruner) take a big step forward.
Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) sparks with a mysterious stranger.
Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) hit a rough patch.
Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) plans a night of romance for Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali).
Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) opens up to Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart).
The Young and the Restless
Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) and Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) go public.
Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) tie the knot.
Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) play with fire.
Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) keeps a secret from Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).






