The CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates has consistently led in representation for people of color since its February 2025 debut. The soap is the first American daytime drama to feature a predominantly African-American cast since NBC’s Generations (1989-1991), and the first soap opera to debut on network television since Passions (1999-2008) on NBC. In September, Beyond the Gates maintained its status as the most diverse soap, but several recurring players didn’t receive any screen time.
CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful continued to make significant improvements towards representation for people of color. Historically, the soap has tied with The Young and the Restless as the least diverse soap on television. Meanwhile, the status quo remained the same for The Young and the Restless. The Peacock soap opera Days of Our Lives, which typically features a healthy presence of diverse characters, saw a dip in representation in September. Last but not least, ABC's General Hospital, the longest-running American soap opera currently in production, maintained a moderate presence of characters of color but features several characters who haven’t appeared on screen for several months.
Beyond the Gates: Timon Kyle Durant (William “Bill” Hamilton) ruled the screen in September. Out of 21 episodes, Durant appeared in 18. On the recurring side, Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker) topped episode counts with 10 appearances. Kerry’s figure ties with him for screen time with contract actress Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole Dupree), and places him ahead of several contracted performers. Lastly, recurring performers Madison Alsobrook (Francesca Belleclaire), Destiny Love (Laura Peterson), Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson), and Carlos Palacio (Diego Sánchez) made zero appearances in September.
Contract and Recurring Performers of Color on Beyond the Gates
Recurring:
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): 10
Ernestine Johnson (Shanice Johnson): 6
Alex Alegria (Tomas Navarro): 5
Kenjah (Madison Montgomery): 5
Darryl W. Handy (Detective Marcel Malone): 4
Jasmine Burke (June Hughes): 3
Angela Fairley (Deanna McBride): 3
Malachi Malik (Elon Hawthorne): 3
Ellie Wang (Caroline Lee): 3
Bonita Brisker (Sharon Winger): 2
Denzell Dandridge (Lamont Johnson): 2
Jason Graham (Douglas McBride): 2
Andre Hall (Lionel Belleclaire): 2
Maria Howell (Tracy Tyler): 2
Iona Morris Jackson (Dr. Monica McCormick): 2
Najah Jackson (Samantha Richardson-Smith): 2
Monique Mosee (Darlene Hawthorne): 2
Khiry Walker (Cedric Johnson): 2
Gerard Catus (Judge Langston Meyers): 1
Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): 1
Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson-Smith): 1
Robert Christopher Riley (Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald): 1
Cris Ruiz (Max Rodriguez): 1
Timeca Seretti (Anastasia Belleclaire): 1
Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Perez) – 1
Madison Alsobrook (Francesca Belleclaire): 0
Destiny Love (Laura Peterson): 0
Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson): 0
Carlos Palacio (Diego Sánchez): 0
Contract:
Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton): 18
Marquita Goings (Hayley Lawson Hamilton): 17
Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne): 14
RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton): 12
Karla Mosley (Danielle "Dani" Dupree Hamilton): 12
Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson): 11
Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne): 11
Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana "Leslie" Thomas): 11
Keith D. Robinson (Theodore "Ted" Richardson): 11
Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole Dupree): 10
Lami (Izaiah Hawthorne): 9
Tamara Tunie (Anita Williams Dupree): 9
Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson): 8
Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree): 8
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas): 8
Colby Nixon (Katherine "Kat" Richardson): 8
The Bold and the Beautiful: Lawrence St. Victor (Carter Walton) continued to rule the screen in September. Victor was featured in a total of 15 out of 22 episodes in September, up from 13 in August. Meanwhile, Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester Dominguez) appeared in just five episodes, fewer than any contract performer of color on The Bold and the Beautiful. Naomi Matsuda (Dr. Li Finnigan) led the recurring cast members of color with four appearances. Lastly, Dan Martin (Lieutenant Bradley Baker) once again made zero appearances in September.
Contract and Recurring Performers of Color on The Bold and the Beauiful
Recurring:
Naomi Matsuda (Dr. Li Finnigan): 4
Bella Drew (Bella): 2
Ada Kirokiro (Logan Model): 2
Lonnie Henderson (Lonnie): 1
Dan Martin (Lieutenant Bradley Baker): 0
Contract:
Lawrence St. Victor (Carter Walton): 15
Murielle Hilaire (Daphne Rose): 13
Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester Dominguez): 5
Days of Our Lives: September marked an unusual dip in representation. Cherie Jimenez (Gabi DiMera) topped episode counts for performers of color on Days of Our Lives, but only made eight appearances out of 22 episodes. This figure is down from previous screen time winner Tyler Joseph Andrews’ (Theo Carver) 12 episodes, but an improvement from Jimenez’ six episodes in August. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) placed last for screen time among actors of color on the soap. On the recurring side, Vico Escorcia (Arianna Horton) and Jacob Richard Martinez (Javi Hernandez) tied for screen time with two episodes.
Contract and Recurring Performers of Color on Days of Our Lives
Recurring:
Vico Escorcia (Arianna Horton): 2
Jacob Richard Martinez (Javi Hernandez): 2
Lamon Archey (Eli Grant): 1
Tina Huang (Melinda Trask): 0
Shi Ne Nielson (Amy Choi): 0
Michael Ocampo (Gus): 0
Stephen Oyoung (Jason Choi): 0
Contract:
Cherie Jimenez (Gabi DiMera): 8
Tyler Joseph Andrews (Theo Carver): 6
Raven Bowens (Chanel DiMera): 6
Jackee Harry (Paulina Price Carver): 5
Sal Stowers (Lani Grant): 5
James Reynolds (Abe Carver): 3
General Hospital: Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford) topped episode counts with 10 appearances out of 21 episodes in September. Brook Kerr (Dr. Portia Robinson) placed last among the contract and several recurring performers of color, appearing in just four episodes. Recurring actor Alimi Ballard (William Baines) topped episode counts for the recurring actors of color in his first month on General Hospital. Ballard appeared in seven episodes, tying with Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford), and placing above Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) and Kerr. Once again, recurring actors Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford), Cassandra James (Dr. Terry Randolph), Lydia Look (Selina Wu), Parry Shen (Brad Cooper), and Vernee Watson (Stella Henry) made zero appearances in September.
Contract and Recurring Perforrmers of Color on General Hospital
Recurring:
Alimi Ballard (William Baines): 7
Jens Austin Astrup (Kai Taylor): 6
Dioni Michelle Collins (Nurse Deanna): 1
Yirah Aviah Lafond (Desmond Ashford): 1
Jequan Jackson (Quinn): 1
Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford): 0
Cassandra James (Dr. Terry Randolph): 0
Lydia Look (Selina Wu): 0
Parry Shen (Brad Cooper): 0
Vernee Watson (Stella Henry): 0
Contract:
Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford): 10
Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson): 9
Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): 8
Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford): 7
Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon): 6
Brook Kerr (Dr. Portia Robinson): 4
The Young and the Restless: After a slight improvement towards representation, America’s highest-rated daytime drama slipped again in September. Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) and Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles) tied as screen time winners with just five episodes out of 22. Bryon James (Devon Winters) appeared in only three episodes, ranking last among the contract actors of color. Vivica A. Fox (Dr. Stephanie Simmons) took the lead on the recurring side with four episodes, tying with Sean Dominic (Nate Hastings), and beating James. Last but not least, Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters), Nathan Owens (Holden Novak), and Valerie Pettiford (Amy Lewis) made zero appearances in September.
Contract and Recurring Performers of Color on The Young and the Restless
Recurring:
Vivica A. Fox (Dr. Stephanie Simmons): 4
Anthony Mario Gonzales (Police Officer): 1
Jai Rodriguez (Pietro): 1
Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters): 0
Nathan Owens (Holden Novak): 0
Valerie Pettiford (Amy Lewis): 0
Contract:
Christel Khalil (Lily Winters): 5
Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles): 5
Sean Dominic (Nate Hastings): 4
Bryon James (Devon Winters): 3
