This week's issue of Soap Opera Digest reports that Michelle Ray Smith -who has played Ava Peralta Lewis on Guiding Light since 2005 - has been let go from the series.
There have been rumors circulating around the Internet for months of Smith's departure; her character will not be recast
We'll have more information on this story as it breaks, but the actress' final schedule air date on Guiding Light is July 28.
Here are the story lines and developments Guiding Light fans can look forward to next week...
On Guiding Light next week, the show's most married couple Josh and Reva lock lips, for the 4,678th time.
"He's very confused by his own actions and trying to work out where he is in his marriage and in his ministry," Robert Newman (Josh) said to Soap Opera Weekly.
Of course, the real shocker is what Robert says to Cassie when he comes home. Guess we'll have to tune in and find out!
What's going down next week on Guiding Light? Take a look below for some hints...
This week on Guiding Light, viewers are cordially invited to the wedding of Bill Lewis and Ava Peralta.
Can any readers show just cause for why this man and woman should not be united in holy matrimony?
For viewers that simply cannot wait, here's a look at next week's events on Guiding Light...
Guiding Light fans haven't seen too much of Robert Newman's Josh for a few weeks. The actor simply says it's a reflection of how the series is shooting current stories.
Speaking of them, how does Newman feel about his character and Reva getting back together? Soap Opera Weekly recently asked him this and other questions:
Soap Opera Weekly: Will the movie ultimately pull Josh and Reva back together?
Robert Newman: It's the same thing we've done many times before, where something continues to bond Josh and Reva, whether they are interested in being bonded or not.
Soap Opera Weekly: Speaking of bonding, are Josh and Cassie connecting and getting over Cassie's affair?
Robert Newman: That issue is one of those funny soap opera things that start, get dropped for a while and then get picked up again. Now, Josh and Cassie are trying to find some middle ground and start rebuilding their relationship.
Soap Opera Weekly: Will the marriage last?
Robert Newman: Josh loves Cassie. Everybody wants their marriage to work. Even when the marriage is at its worst, there's still hope. Because Josh is a minister, he really wants to salvage the marriage.
Following its pair of wins at the Daytime Emmy Awards, Guiding Light will deliver the following story lines to viewers next week...
Singer and actress Naelee Rae will join the cast of Guiding Light on June 25. She'll play the character of Clarissa Marler.
Rae has had enjoyed guest roles on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Practice, while also having appeared on daytime TV during a recurring role as Gabrielle on One Life To Live.
Jessica Leccia recently shared details on her character's new life and possible new love with Soap Opera Weekly...
Soap Opera Weekly: A lot has happened to Natalia. How is she holding up?
Jessica Leccia: She's very alone. She has nobody. She's got no Gus and no Rafe. Everything is up in the air.
Soap Opera Weekly: How is she functioning [on Guiding Light] now that Rafe, her only relative, is missing?
Jessica Leccia: Natalia is a fish out of water. She's still depressed, because she has no idea what's going on with Rafe. She tried to take a trip to see him, but it didn't go so well.
Soap Opera Weekly: Speaking of family, how does Natalia end up spending so much time with the Coopers?
Jessica Leccia: They invite her to things. The Coopers are always poking Natalia to make sure she's okay. They've been really great. They reached out and embraced Natalia and Rafe. That's how you get to someone, by accepting [his or her] child. It's a big deal.
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