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It look like Sami and Chloe's worst nightmare is set to begin April 2!

On that date, Nicole Walker Roberts Kiriakis (Arianne Zuker) explodes back onto the Salem scene on Days of Our Lives. Online rumors state the diva, who once battled Sami for Austin and Chloe for Brady, arrives at the mansion owned by ex-sugar daddy hubby Victor like she still owns the place.

As seen here, Nicole will be armed with a Chihuahua named Pookie. Now that sounds interesting! Welcome home, Arianne.

Ron Leath will be coming back to Salem into the role of Henderson, Victor Kiriakis' butler. Look for Leath to appear on April 2. This actor joined the cast of Days of Our Lives way back in 1986.

The character of Henderson has been extremely loyal to Victor over the years, keeping his job as butler, especially during the time when fire took hold of the Kiriakis mansion years ago.

What's coming up on Days of Our Lives? Take a look below and find out...

• Bo and Chelsea have the transplant surgery to save Bo's life.

• Kayla's cramps cause her to worry about the baby.

• Belle (Martha Madison, pictured) and Shawn make plans to leave Salem and sail around the world with Claire.

Kevin Dobson, best known for his role of Mac McKenzie on Knots Landing, will be assuming the role of Mickey Horton on Days of Our Lives.

Dobson will first appear on the series in April.

On his official website, Days of Our Lives stud muffin Brandon Beemer writes about his last day on the set:

"I am so thankful for every memory that I have and all the amazing people I met because of that show. The last year and eight months have been the best of my life. I will cherish everything that I have experienced.

And I thank you all that have been so supportive during my run on the show and through this crazy last 8 weeks. I will never forget what you have done."

We're gonna miss the beautiful blue eyes of Brandon Beemer on Days of Our Lives.

Want a look at next week's Days of Our Lives? Here you go...

• Bo prepares to die.

• Dr. Jonas (Shawn Christian) discovers an experimental transplant procedure. But will it help Bo... or kill him?

• John (Drake Hogestyn, pictured) makes big plans for the DiMera Empire, but they upset Marlena.

• Ava's psychiatrist worries about her patient's mental health.

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For example, browse through our complete collection of Days of Our Lives Quotes. Check out the follow sample:

Shawn-Douglas Brady: You know what? For the first time in my life, I'm glad that my dad is biologically a Kiriakis.
Belle Black Kiriakis: Why would you say that?
Shawn-Douglas Brady: Because, otherwise, we would be related. Your grandmother is a Brady, remember?
Belle Black Kiriakis: Oh, my god. I never even thought about that. Actually, that makes me more of a Brady than you.

Lucas: If I live to be one hundred, I will never understand women.

Sami Brady: [to Kate] I have a friend who is keeping an eye on Victor and Nicole for me.
Kate Roberts: You have a friend?

[Sami Brady is dressed as Marilyn Monroe]
Lucas Roberts: There she is, the star of "How to Blackmail a Millionaire" and "The Seven-Year Bitch."

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We've added the following pictures to that soap opera's photo gallery over the last few days. Click on the thumbnails now for larger versions of each...

We welcome a new character to Days of Our Lives next week. Here's a look at what else is going down next week...

• Victor brings Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) to Salem to help with Bo's case.

• Ava mistakes Hope for Steve's wife. Uh-oh!

• An immigration official visits EJ. His visa has expired, which could be problematic.

• John (Drake Hogestyn, pictured) gives Dr. Rolfe a job... as his butler!

James Reynolds recently spoke to TV Guide Canada about a number of topics. Among them? Racism on soap operas.

TVGuide.ca: It’s been quite the roller-coaster ride behind the scenes in Salem! Are you nervous regarding the upcoming decision by NBC to either renew or cancel Days of Our Lives?
James Reynolds: No. We’ve all been through this before. The cast trusts all the parties involved — Sony, NBC, and Corday Productions — to make the right decision during the negotiations. Everyone wants to see the show continue — and on NBC. And, across the world. However, there are strategies in place if NBC doesn’t renew it, I believe. SOAPnet and ABC are possibilities.

TVG: The cast must be happy Drake Hogestyn [John] returned to the show; were you aware this was yet another publicity ruse spearheaded by executive producer Ken Corday?
JR: No — we thought John Black was dead. We’re so happy he’s back, and I personally think that John is a very interesting character now. I think Drake’s performance has been very entertaining.

TVG: I’d say. Last year, Victoria Rowell [ex-Dru, The Young and the Restless] labelled daytime "racist." The U.S. has a woman and a black man running for president, yet daytime appears to be moving backwards instead of forward with the world. Since you’re a black soap vet, I’m eager to hear your thoughts.
JR: Yes, I would have to agree with that assertion. It’s odd since daytime used to be groundbreaking in that respect. There is tremendous storyline potential for black characters on soaps, but it’s hard to convince the powers-that-be to acknowledge that the world is changing.

You know, I’ve been tremendously disappointed for people of colour on soaps. Other than Victoria’s former show, The Young and the Restless, and our show, Days, no one has had that kind of racial presence throughout the years. I have to say, though, that I’m very proud that Days has allowed me to grow older as a black man on TV — which rarely happens in any genre. I think often times, daytime TV operates from a cocoon.

They’re not looking around themselves. I can’t solely lay the blame on daytime TV, but it’s suspect when you consider the largest demographic watching daytime is blacks. They deserve to see their own stories reflected on their favourite shows.

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