Effective immediately, DREW TYLER BELL (Thomas) and WILLIAM DEVRY (Storm) have been upgraded to contract. Bell joined the cast in 2003, and was placed on recurring in 2005 due to lack of story, but has since returned to the show. deVry came onto the scene as Brooke's attorney brother in October 2006 and went to recurring soon afterwards. The new head writer has promised both actors future stories.

In other news, LAURALEE BELL (Christine) is currently in negotiations to sign a contract with the show. Bell brought her The Young and the Restless character, Christine Blair, to the show beginning June 12, for a few special episodes. If everything goes accordingly, this short-term deal could turn into long-term.