Who's Coming
Alexandria Alli (Alexandria): The real-life designer behind the luxury brand F&W Style, who was tapped to create the ChelseaKat handbag, will be appearing as herself on the soap. On the brand’s official Instagram account, she wrote, “Today is the BIG day! ✨ The ChelseaKat Dream Bag I designed makes its debut on @beyondthegatescbs — and so do I! 👜🎬.” Those wanting to order the bag for themselves can visit the website to shop.
Jasmine Burke (June): After viewers were first introduced to June as a homeless woman, she has bounced back by meeting her biological kids, Samantha (Najah Jackson) and Tyrell (Jaden Lucas Miller), and has made some real friends. This week, she will receive help from her new pals.
Alexander Cheeks (Donnell McBride): Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Doug’s (Jason Graham) son makes his debut this week following the news of his father’s shocking death and immediately going toe-to-toe with Joey (Jon Lindstrom).
Najah Jackson (Samantha Richardson): Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Smitty’s (Mike Manning) daughter will be helping out her cousins Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) and Kat (Colby Muhammad) when they launch their company, ChelseaKat, online this week.
Jon Lindstrom (Joey Armstrong): The casino owner faces the wrath of his lover Vanessa’s son, Donnell, who wants to bring him and his entire gambling enterprise down because he blames them for causing his father’s death.
Robert Christopher Riley (Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald): Ted’s (Keith D. Robinson) partner in his medical practice is set to get even closer to Ted’s soon-to-be ex-wife Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix).
Who's Going
Jason Graham (Doug McBride): After an off-screen fiery car crash took the life of Doug, it was the end of the line for his portrayer. Former on-screen wife Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) paid tribute to him on his last day on air and wrote, “I love you, husband ♾️ @jasongraham69@beyondthegatescbs 💔.”