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Guiding Light New Archives: 2003
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January 2003 Billy Kay out, newcomer in as Shayne Lewis Billy Kay (Shayne Lewis), a member of the Guiding Light cast since February 2000, will exit the show later this month.

January 2003 CBS Daytime chief to step down Lucy Johnson, CBS's senior vice president of daytime, children's programs and special projects, will leave her post at the end of January. Johnson has been with the network for 14 years.

February 2003 Dusay's stay as Alex extended Marj Dusay's (Alexandra Spaulding) stay on Guiding Light has been extended. Dusay re-joined the cast in December 2002 after actress Joan Collins had to bow out as Alexandra. Prior to re-joining GL, Dusay played AMC's Vanessa Bennett.

March 2003 ATWT, GL renewed in multi-year deal For several years now there has been rampant speculation that Guiding Light could - and according to some internet chatter, would - be canceled at any time. Those rumors can be put on the backburner for at least another year as the show has been renewed.

April 2003 Rumors: Joan Collins returning to GL Joan Collins (ex-Alexandra Spaulding) is again making news at Guiding Light even though the actress left the show several months ago. Former AMC star Marj Dusay (ex-Vanessa Bennett) took over for Collins in December.

April 2003 Cole to return to Guiding Light In a statement made through his official web site, Bradley Cole (Richard Winslow), who had a brief stint on AMC earlier this year, has confirmed that he will return to Guiding Light next month.

May 2003 Vilasuso wins Emmy, will leave GL Newly crowned Outstanding Younger Actor Emmy winner Jordi Vilasuso (Tony Santos) has announced that he will be leaving Guiding Light when his contract expires later this year.

June 2003 Y&R trims cast of three contract roles The Young and the Restless, according the setside sources, is preparing to trim its roster. The chatter seems bolstered by a recent move to release three performers from their contracts. One of the actors cut is Ryan Brown (ex-Billy Lewis)

July 2003 Keifer's future with GL uncertain Rumors of Elizabeth Keifer's (Blake Marler) future with Guiding Light continue to swirl. And if the actress leaves the CBS soap, All My Children might just want her.

July 2003 Keifer comments on AMC rumors Amid rumors that she will soon be leaving Guiding Light, a show she's called home for over a decade, Elizabeth Keifer's (Blake Marler) talks exclusively with soapcentral.com and discusses what's true and what's speculation.

August 2003 Former GH star to replace Vilasuso as Tony A spokesperson for Guiding Light has now confirmed that Jordi Vilasuso (Tony Santos) will leave the show when his contract expires this summer. The role of Tony Santos will be recast with Coltin Scott.

September 2003 Role of GL's Eden is recast The role of Eden August on Guiding Light has been recast. Out is Teresa Hill, who originated the role last year. A relative newcomer to daytime will assume the role by month's end.

November 2003 It's a ways off, but McKeon's leaving Though her contract doesn't expire until well into 2004, Emmy nominated actress Lindsey McKeon (Marah Lewis) has already announced her intentions to leave Guiding Light

November 2003 Stewart signs on for more GL Emmy nominated Paul Anthony Stewart (Danny Santos) will be remaining with Guiding Light for the foreseeable future. The actor recently signed a new contract with the CBS soap.

November 2003 Pinter takes over role from Swan Mark Pinter (ex-Roger Smythe) is returning to Springfield, but not in the role that many long-time Guiding Light fans might be expecting. Pinted recently appeared as Roger Smythe on All My Children.

December 2003 Conboy walks out, returns to EP job at GL John Conboy is back as executive producer of CBS's Guiding Light after having walked out earlier this week.

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