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What’s Next for Soap Couples in May on ‘GH,’ ‘Y&R,’ ‘DAYS’ & ‘Beyond the Gates’
What To Know
- May brings heightened romance and drama to soap operas, with couples celebrating milestones, facing new beginnings, and encountering unexpected challenges.
- A fan-favorite Days of Our Lives couple will celebrate a big anniversary in May.
- Another pair will share their first kiss.
Spring romance is in full bloom. May has long been a month where soaps dial up the drama, with love stories taking center stage as the summer nears. Some soap couples are strengthening their bonds and planning for the future, while others are just beginning to spark, and a few are hitting unexpected obstacles along the way.
From heartfelt anniversary celebrations to long-awaited first kisses, here is Swooon’s exclusive look at what’s coming up on Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless in May 2026.
Beyond the Gates
Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnée Duplaix) reconnects with Carlton Fitzgerald (Robert Christopher Riley) and confides her fantasies to Kial Rollins (Greg Vaughan).
Tyrell Richardson (Jaden Lucas Miller) and Jessica Harris (Camryn Jade) slip away for their first time together.
Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) steps in it with Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli).
Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Johnson) gives Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) her decision on the future of their relationship.
Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) night of romance is interrupted.
Days of Our Lives
Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) reminisce with memories of their 40 years together.
Ari Hernandez (Vico Escorcia) and Liam Selejko (Hank Northrop) share their first kiss.
Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) and Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) seem to be rekindling their romance.
Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) and Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) have a rough and wild tumble together.
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General Hospital
Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) has a romantic surprise for Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst).
Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) make a decision about Phoebe.
Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) hit a rough patch.
Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) and Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) enjoy a night out together.
Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) supports Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruner).
The Young and the Restless
Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) share a charged moment.
Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) lets her guard down with Holden Novak (Nathan Owens).
Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) ponder their future.
Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) cozies up to Noah Newman (Lucas Adams), much to Sienna Bacall’s (Tamara Braun) chagrin.
