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Camila Banus Exits Days of our Lives as Gabi is Sent to Prison

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The November 9th episode of Days of our Lives marks the end of the 0n-screen run of Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez DiMera. In story, Gabi is going to prison for the murder of Li Shin (Remington Hoffman).

Banus made it known back in May of this year that she was leaving the role she has played on and off since 2010. After 13 years in the role, Camila told The Wrap, “There’s definitely been a lot of changes at Days, the last couple of years, one being moving to Peacock.  Although it’s been wonderful and we’ve had a super great reception, for me, I felt like that was kind of like the initial start for changes happening in general. And I kind of just saw that as a sign for me to start the next chapter in my life.”

The actress shared she was interested in continuing on DAYS if her shooting schedule could be addressed: “I was, honestly, open to renegotiating a certain type of shooting schedule where I would have a little bit more time off. But they didn’t go for it.”

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When she wrapped taping her episodes, Camila added, “I’s a good time for me to step away and just take a reset. It’s going to be hard for me to let go of Gabi in that sense. But I think with soaps and the way that we work, it’s never always a for-sure good-bye.”

As viewers have seen in recent episodes, Gabi was holding a knife and kneeling over Li Shin’s body. EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), who is now the DA of Salem, made sure the book was thrown at Gabi for all of her and Stefan’s machinations against him.

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On today’s episode, Gabi said a tearful goodbye to her daughter Arianna over the phone. and then a heartfelt final scene with Stefan as played by Brandon Barash before being taken away in handcuffs.

What do you think about how DAYS wrapped Camila’s run on? Sad to see her exit? Comment below.

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Recast her with Audra at T and R she’s fabulous and young and restless is so borimg

GREAT IDEA !!

ReRon strikes again! Only this time, he didn’t write Gabi’s first prison stint for a murder she didn’t commit. It’s really too bad that plagiarism isn’t an offense in soap land, I’m getting tired of all these storyline repeats. How long before Li’s true murderer is caught, and they bring Gabi back with a recast? Are there any Latina actresses DAYS has previously cast as someone else to step into the role?

I suspect this one was more Albert Alarr’s fault than ReRon’s. Word here in Hell is that he was a major part of why Camila walked away from the show. That being the case, I wouldn’t be surprised if her absence is temporary, since Alarr has been gone since August.

I pretty much predicted this is exactly how it would happen the day Gabi & Stefan forced EJ out of the DiMera family business. He needed a job, there was an opening in the DA’s office, and the day he takes a job, a murder case falls in his lap that allows him to get revenge on a personal grudge.

Stefano’s laughing his ass off down here at the whole thing.

Yes How about the actress who played her
Sister Arianna..
She would be great.

That would be too confusing

Agree. I actually just stopped watching. Recycling too many stories! And recasting same actors into different roles. Bye by.

Agree…same ole story lines. Worst ones are the whose the daddy…geez get some new stuff

Lame! Couldn’t they come up with a different reason for Gabby to leave town or maybe recast?!

I know Gabby is favorite character. Hate to see her go. Open for a recast. Until Camila comes back.

Yes! Very sad to see Camila go. She is one of my favorites on the show. I liked it when she and Rafe had more family on the show….their Mom, a brother. Bring her back!

It’s like every time she leaves they send her to prison for murder!

Sad to see her go! I think she is just awesome!!!!!

Gabi has been my favorite character on the show for a long time.

Yes please bring Gabi back

She is one of the best actresses ever. You always get her best. Sad to see her leave.

I agree will be missed…

She is my fabulous actress I miss her pls come back

Sorry to see Gabbi go. She was a great addition to the show. Hope she comes back.

Yes recast her for the future time we need a gabby with Stephen

Will definitely miss Gabi❤️

Hate that they wrote Gabi off this way. She is a great actress and will be sorely missed. Get it together DOOL! Bring her back! So many good ones leaving. Wishing her the best!

Love Gabi, she is funny & brings great acting skills..will miss her a lot..

Bring Camille back love Gabi

Bring Ben and Ciara back there’s no hortons around except for Maggie need bring hope and Bo back also please listen to us fans for once

Yes bring them back ASAP!!!!!!!

At least that leaves it open for her to come back. Because I think that Rolf had something to do with his famous bringing you back to life serum. And Lee and Rolf set up Gabby. And he will be on the submarine with demetrian. Leo. But that’s just what’s going on in my head. But at least it open for her to come back when they find out he’s alive

It’s going to be difficult replacing Gabi. I’ll miss her

Good riddance! Won’t be missed!

Is especially after what she done. To Julie have any of you guys forgotten that?I agree she want be missed.

To what I hear Julie was no different and just as bad as gabi for those olden days standards.

Yep !

Peacock should have worked with Gabi. She was to good of an actress to let her exit!!

I totally agree..why didn’t they work with her ?

Definitely sorry to see Gabi go. Hope she comes back from time to time.

I’ve been waiting for Gabi to get what’s coming to her!

Please Bring Gabi Back or recast her

Gabi is one of the best. I have not kept up. I got in to Chesapeake Shores. A great series and they don’t do the stupid repeating of the same store line. My daughter keep me up with Days. Check out the Chesapeake Shores.

It is my firm belief that Wei Shin murderer Li because he signed over his shares, and because he wanted to frame Gabi for conning Li out of those shares.

Well, we know from Li’s recent therapy session with Marlena that Wei was a major dick to his son when he was a teenager… but I think killing his own son would be a bit of a stretch.

More likely this was the work of one of Redneck Clyde’s hired thugs, who went to the apartment to threaten either Tripp or Wendy, to keep Ava “in line” as far as Clyde’s drug business goes. And poor Li just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, and thugs being thugs, they don’t often like to leave witnesses who might be able to identify them to cops.

As far as Li’s alleged “last words” which identified Gabi as his killer? That was probably just pure revenge on his part. Obviously he knew he was about to die, and figured it was an opportunity to use his last seconds on your side of Earth’s crust as a way to get back at Gabi. (also providing an excuse for her to leave the show, naturally)

Have those same thoughts! Or Li did it himself as to not face his dad.

I hate to see her go. I will miss her for sure. Good luck with your new adventure. I hope you will consider to come back one day

Wish they find different hand print then hers then clear her

Sad to see her go hope she will return

I’m glad. I used to like Gabi, but she’s a real certifiable bitch. Can’t believe she’s related to Rafe.

One of the dumbest moves writers have made is recasting Gwen as Teresa. Once in a while her accent slips out. Then a long came Nick as Stephanie’s ex. Geez. Has soaplabd ran out of actors

Dora, yes!!! Ben as Alex is so ridiculously

Love you Gabi biggest mistake to lete her go no one could ever replace her

You got my approval Dora

Highly agree!!

Totally want her back

I don’t want to see Gabi go. She is one of the good actors. Take Sloan off.

Yes, if anyone doesn’t belong together it’s Eric and Sloan. From a Priest to marrying a real weirdo! That story line is not even believable!!

What is changes on days of our lives? My favorite soap is really knocking me for a loop. Congratulations now they’re taking Gabby off.????what is changes on days of our lives? My favorite soap is really knocking me for a loop.…..now they’re taking Gabby off!!!!! if it doesn’t need fixing leave it alone. If they take Leo off the really going to be an a mess he makes that show. I am so let down with all the stuff that’s going on with days of our lives and I’ve watched it so long.

I’m not loving Gabi’s exit storyline. This is the second time they are sending her away for a crime she didn’t commit. She is also a woman of color and this is all too familiar in the real world so I think the writers need to do better. This seemed like a last ditch effort to come up with a quick exit strategy for her and it was sloppy and rushed. They could have done something different. Lastly, this is unrelated, but can they please stop the absolutely nauseating scenes between John and Marlena? It’s really stomach turning the way they gush all over each other as if they are brand new into their relationship. They are not college sweethearts going through the honeymoon stage of their relationship. They have been together almost 40 years so not only is their dynamic unrealistic, it’s very contrived. I have to fast forward their scenes especially anything to do with strawberries and cream and him feeding her. Just stop. It’s like watching your grandparents get it on. Just no.

Was getting sick of her conniving ways and getting away with it. Hope they get rid of Stefan as well. Camila did play a good part making people hate her. She’ll do well in her future endeavors.

Also recasting Gwen as Theresa. So Lame

I agree with you 100,,,,%.recast really bad

I think the whole story stinks. This arrest and sentence was faster than any on any soap I’ve ever watched. One, two, three! Shut the door and loose the key! Silly story. I thought it would be more in character for Gaby to have gone on the run. It’s just as ridiculous to have EJ be the new DA and get away for throwing the book at her for personal reasons. And someone like Glen on the police force? What a farce! Right now, I hope all of this season is one big dream like Jennifer had and the clocks get set back a year come 2024. Ugh!

Without Camilla as Gabi on Days then who is the young heroine to root for …and the way they are writing Stephanie’s character is plain disgusting and to have notNick Fallon twin be her ex is dumb everytime i see him i see pervy manipulator jerk Julies cousin Nick…..Gabi was not a hypocrite and was a force to be feared smart and strong. And even the big bads of days underestimated her poor Vivian never saw it coming….and to have Marlena be fond of you is like winning the lottery in salem. Hope she comes back but only with Camilla playing the role..

Satan what did I say about being on these blogs. We have a meeting at 6.dont be late.

I think a recast would work

Yes, I am. Instead of going to jail as their exit plan for her, the writers could have her leave for New Zealand as Arianna was in a life threatening accident. This accident has a long term rehab which will keep Gabi away till a replacement can be found. Then down the road Gabi will come back home with new cast members playing Gabi and Arianna – as a teenager and possibly confronting Stephan about an affair he had with his IT gal Friday and now pregnant mistress.

She’s the best Days should of gave her ,her offer she talented n beautiful n funny bring her back ASAP!!!

KEEP CAMILIA ON. BRING HER BACK. NO ONE CAN REPLACE HER, NO ONE. THEY BROUGHT OTHERS BACK, KEEP HER ON

I agree with you 100%.

Awesome I have been waiting sooooo long for trouble making Gabi to leave

I didn’t care for it. This was a holiday for her enemies, like the Julie Williams alumni. At least it was better than killing her off. This was so quick, no trial, no bail etc. Even Kristen managed to tape several months of scenes from her cell. This seemed more like the way Albert Alaar wrote her exit. Didn’t care she was the girl next door, America’s sweetheart. Camila deserves way better than this show and figures to be a good time for me to leave it’s confines. No more Days so it signaled an end for me too. At least she likes Miami. Maybe we’ll see her on celebrity reality series.

I’m sad to see her go. She is a beautiful woman and a talented actress. She will be missed.

too confusing? They replace Teresa with the old Gwen????

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16

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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.

The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.

The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.

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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”

“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.

Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!

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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful

Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates

Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital

Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri

Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra

Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court

Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime

Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program

Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program

Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273

So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress Drama Series

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Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.

ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.

Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.

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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …

The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.

This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.

Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.

Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.

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DAYTIME TALK SERIES

In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.

“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”

The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.

So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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‘Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026’ Live on the Michael Fairman Channel

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It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.

On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.

Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.

WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?

This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’ watch.theemmys.tv and various apps and platforms.

WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?

Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.

If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.

So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!

 

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