Well that didn't take long. Ricky Paull Goldin, who it was only recently announced is exiting Guiding Light when his deal runs out later this month, has been cast on All My Children in the contract role of Dr. Jake Martin.

Jake, of course, is the younger brother of Tad, and in his last two incarnations was played by Michael Lowry and J. Eddie Peck's impeccable hair. Jake's love interests have included Liza, Gillian and (of course) Greenlee.

Goldin, who cut his daytime teeth on Another World back in the day, is expected to make his AMC debut by the end of April.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Soaps-News/Ricky-Paull-Goldin/800034905

WOW, I didn't even hear about this yet!

AWESOME news! I swear, just today I was wondering why AMC hasn't recasted the very important role of Jake Martin yet.

Interesting. I read last week that he was leaving GL but I wondered if he was going to a different show.

I wonder why we don't have the last actor that played Jake reprising the role again?

It's sad to see Gus leave, but since he's not with Harley, there's nothing more that can be done.

I'll be sure to tune into "All My Children."

I'm hoping that he will be paired with Beth Ehlers again, seeing as she's jumping ship from Guiding Light to AMC as well. The two have such amazing chemistry together, so I hope AMC utilizes both of these talented actors well...

How many brothers and sisters does Tad have? There is Jeff, Jenny who passed away, and Jake. Any others. How does Lee Merideths charactor fit in to Tad. I though Opal was his mother.