Although he debuted on Y&R in early December, William Russ is already out as billionaire Tucker McCall. Soap veteran Stephen Nichols takes over the role in January 2010.
British soap operas have dished out some great villains over the years, but how do this year's offerings compare to the likes of Dirty Den and Richard Hillman?
It is a rare thing in soaps when a role is played by a single actor for the entire life of the character. Viewers may not like it, but recasts are often necessary.