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Reports are saying that Daniel Cosgrove (Bill) will join the cast of One Life to Live later this year in the role of Joey Buchanan. Cosgrove will be the fourth actor to take on the role of adult Joey Buchanan.

Every since CBS announce on April 1st that it was cancelling the long running soap, fans have hope that another network would pick Guiding Light up, well TeleNext Media has announce that no other network will pick up the soap and it will end its run on the air on September 18th.

Here is TeleNext official statement.

“When Guiding Light was cancelled by CBS in April, we promised our fans we would do everything we could to find a new home for the show. In the ensuing months, we have engaged in serious discussions with many networks, leaving no stone unturned in our effort to place the show elsewhere. Unfortunately, despite the urgent and dedicated efforts of many people, we have not been able to secure an outlet to carry the show moving forward.

We are extremely disappointed with this outcome, but we are confident we have exhausted every possible option. While it’s hard to imagine Guiding Light coming to an end, we’re so very proud of the amazing feat the show has accomplished with an unprecedented 72 years on radio and television. The show has made an indelible mark on broadcast history that likely will never be repeated. We’d like to thank all the members of the cast and crew who have brought Springfield to life for the past seven decades.

The good news is we have some powerful stories planned during the show’s remaining months that will celebrate the show’s rich history. We continue to appreciate our fans around the world and are grateful for their unwavering support of the show. We hope our viewers will continue to tune in to be entertained and touched by the drama, the love and the family that is Guiding Light. ”

Another fan favorite will be returning to Guiding Light in August. Maureen Garrett will be returning as Holly Reade on August 26th. Garrett has not been on the soap since 2006.

This week’s clip comes from Guiding Light. It is a clip of Frank getting a clue about Natalia and Olivia.

Morgan Englund (original Dylan) and Melissa Hayden (Bridget Reardon) will be returning to Guiding Light sometime in August. Englund was last on Guiding Light in 2006 than the role was recast with Brian Gaskill. Hayden was last on Guiding Light in 1997.

Michelle Ray Smith (Ava) will be returning to Guiding Light on July 24th. Olivia probably could use her oldest daughter right now.

Tom Pelphrey will be returning to Guiding Light as Jonathan on August 5th.

David Kreizman co-headwriter for Guiding Light is headed to sister soap As The World Turns to team up with existing headwriter Jean Passanante. This change will take place immediately.

Fiona Hutchison will be returning to Guiding Light on July 29th and August 6th as Jenna’s ghost.

This week’s clip comes from Guiding Light. It is a clip from the Bauer BBQ of Danny and Michelle getting married.

Gina Tognoni (Dinah) has decided not to extend her contract with Guiding Light until the finale on September 18th. Friday was said to be Tognoni’s last day taping with the soap.

In an interview with TV Guide Crystal Chappell (Olivia) announce that she will be returning to Days of Our Lives sometime later this year. Chappell last appear on Days back in 1993 as the character Carly Manning. Chappell will be leaving Guiding Light after it airs it final episode on CBS in September and does not plan on sticking around if the soap is pick up by another network.

This week’s clip comes from Guiding Light. It is a clip of Lizzie confronting Reva for lying to her about Jonathan and Sara.

Look for Guiding Light’s Ron Raines (Alan) to perform at this year’s Tony Awards. He is set to perform a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman. The Tony Awards will broadcast on June 7th on CBS.

Peter Simon (Ed Bauer) will be returning to Guiding Light on June 23rd. Simon was last seen on Guiding Light back in 2004.