Max and Chelsea's big step highlights the week ahead on Days of Our Lives...
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This Friday, Dylan Patton will step into the role of Will on Days of Our Lives.
The character returns this week after spending an extended trip away from home with his Aunt Carrie and Uncle Austin.
"Dylan's playing the same age Lucas was when I first came on the show. I like him. He's a very good actor and an earthy, rugged dude," said Bryan Datillo in a statement released via Soap Opera Weekly.
Will was last seen in November 2007, when he was played by actor Christopher Gerse.
Rachel Melvin is leaving Days of Our Lives.
Why? That's exactly what the actress wants to make clear to her fans.
"I have to admit that I'm kind of disappointed in some of the rumors I've been hearing in regards to my decision to leave," Melvin wrote on her official website. "People have gone so far as to speculate that I'm leaving because I 'wasn't getting my way' with storylines, or that I was 'disappointed with the way the show was going.'"
The actress continued:
"I understand our show has had to sacrifice many things and has been forced to take tremendous amounts of cutbacks, which have greatly altered the way we operate. But to clear the air about the other rumor, my leaving has nothing to do with the current status of the show or my current limited amount of airtime."
Meanwhile, Days of Our Lives Executive Producer Ken Corday said: "We're not recasting the character," but noted that "the door is open any time" if Melvin ever wants to return.
Promises and alliances are made next week on Days of Our Lives...
In a new interview with On Air, On Soaps, former Days of Our Lives star Thaao Penghlis predicted the demise of the show.
I will put it this way: My astrologist last November said, (and he is really terrific), I will be finished by May of 2009 and that the show will not be on past January 2010.
Does Thaao Penghlis have foresight, or sour grapes?
If you missed Days of Our Lives yesterday, you also missed the final airdate of Stephen Nichols (Steve) and Mary Beth Evans (Kayla).
"They're not leaving Salem. They're not dying. They're just not going to be on the air, they're not going to be on camera. You might see one or both of them pop up on other episodes, but it's not going to be a significant exit," said Executive Producer Ken Corday.
Heavy drinking and a court hearing highlight next week's developments on Days of Our Lives...
Rachel Melvin has written a lengthy new blog entry about her decision to leave Days of Our Lives.
Here's an excerpt of the post:
My leaving has nothing to do with being disappointed by storylines. For some reason, people think I favored the "Dansea" storyline, and have pinpointed that my decision to leave, was primarily based on the writers' decision to abandon that storyline. First of all, I would never quit a job based on such an immature and unprofessional reason as 'not getting my way'.
The problem with the internet and blogging is that especially when people don't know you personally, it's hard to decipher one's demeanor, sense of humor, or implications. So allow me to clarify: When I write or blog my opinions regarding my characters' storyline, I voice my opinion as an actor- the way I see my character reacting or thinking based on their psychology or influence of circumstance.
It is voiced purely artistically without personal emotions altering any aspect of it. To imply I would do anything but, is really offensive to my professionalism and my personal character.
Another week, another Days of Our Lives farewell.
Rachel Melvin, who joined the cast in 2005, will leave the series when her contract expires this spring.
"I called her and applauded her move," Executive Producer Ken Corday told Soap Opera Digest. "I'm sad to lose her."
For those keeping track at home, Melvin joins the following list of actors that have recently moved on from the show:
Wedding plans are made next week on Days of Our Lives...
