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Dan Feuerriegel Debut as DAYS EJ DiMera Revealed

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Look for the return of EJ DiMera for real this time, with a new actor taking on the role made soap-famous by James Scott on Days of our Lives.  As had been previously revealed, but now confirmed, the long-running NBC soap opera recast the key role with Australian actor, Dan Feuerriegel.

Now comes word via Deadline that Feuerriegel’s Days debut will happen on the upcoming Wednesday, June 9th episode.

Ahead of his premiere in the role of Sami’s (Alison Sweeney) husband and brother to Tony (Thaao Penghlis), Chad (Billy Flynn), and Jake DiMera (Brandon Barash), DAYS EP Ken Corday shared: “EJ has always been an important character to the Salem landscape, and we’re thrilled to have found Dan to bring him back to the canvas.”

Feuerriegel added in a statement: “I am so excited to bring EJ back to Days of our Lives and to see what flavor I can bring to Salem.”

James Scott last aired as EJ back in 2014 when the character was shot to death, only to be resurrected and alive.  Later, he was badly burned in an explosion and has been in Europe recuperating from his injuries hence the new face!

So looking forward to seeing Dan as EJ? Comment below.

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Finally, a date to look forward to… June 9th. These will be tough shoes to fill but he sure has the heat factor on his side. Stay tuned…

Yes! I am very open to see Dan’s portrayal of EJ and see what “flavour” he will bring to Salem. Question: it’s my understanding that Stacy Haiduk (Kristen, Susan Banks) is exiting Days very SOON… so, with Dan debuting on June 9th, will the “real Susan” be reunited with her beloved Elvis? I don’t see it happening, which I think is very unfortunate, because I believe that the “real Susan” would be a key player in EJ’s return to Salem. I get that DAYS has apparently written off Kristen/Susan Banks and that Stacy will be off-screen very soon. I just had hoped, or hope that there would be a short reunion between mother and son. I mean, I have had it with Kristen impersonating: Nicole, Sarah, Susan and Kate, it’s all too much, and bizarre. I’m glad that is ending. I will miss the softer side we’ve seen from Stacy as Kristen when she talks about her daughter, Rachel and her very interesting relationship with Lani. I just wished DAYS didn’t make Kristen impersonate those mentioned and turned vengeful – I was really rooting for Brady and Kristen at one point. It will be a missed opportunity if Susan isn’t in at least one scene with her precious Elvis. Best of luck to Dan, I am not familiar with his work… hopefully, he can pull off the British accent! Will miss Stacy, though. Perhaps, when/if she returns to Salem, DAYS, will STOP with all the impersonations and write Kristen as the mother she always wanted to be. I wanted to see more of Kristen’s heart, open, and develop friendships like she used to have with Jennifer, and with now Lani.

Welcome DAN! Know who you Momma is… Susan Banks… is a colourful and quirky woman.
And, it will all become more interesting with EJ returning to the DiMera Mansion, hopefully EJ can evict many of the random long-stay guests! Looking forward to see how EJ fits in with his three brothers, and it would have also been awesome for him to reunited with Kristen (his sister)… though, like I said, I don’t see any reunions with his Momma or sister. I think Stacy will exit before EJ’s return. What a pity.

Jeremy : thank you for such a heartfelt read. I just don’t get that @DAYS reverted back to Kristen machinations… especially, when @DAYS WRITERS were hitting gold w/ Kristen and Brady w/Rachel ; PLUS Sarah and Xander ; plus, Ben and Ciera, they are now hitting gold with Jake and Gabs… Rafe and Ava… Tripp and Ali are burgeoning FINALLY… dag they coulda lost his twosome… Tripp just happens…. he emotes so much . Sami back

lani and Eli… Rafe and Ava… i wonder which Abs will be returning for chad ? I hope it’s marci Miller… god she just floors me with her presence. I wish @Ron and @Ryan would write MORE Tony and anna… because their comedic performances are a bonafide delight.

MY WISH LIST : for this two year rejoice !!!! Carrie Brady – dang has she aged so beautifully, so top draw, think her last trip to @DAYS. Christie Clark . dang.

okay for single performance…. MORE Chloe, Roman, Abe, Maggie

Cady McClain should return for making Jennifer her own.. and big time lit up a prominent family… with Jack in tow… and boy is he manned UP . Charge Jack come ON! I love him

I think the new EJ is horrendous. Sammi would never be with someone like that. Couldn’t they find someone better looking

This is exciting! I know Daytime Confidential reported this some time back, and it’s exciting to know EJ is returning in the form of Dan Feuerriegel. Not familiar with his work, but, I have a feeling it’ll be a strong portrayal. Just wish Marci Miller were around for EJ and Abigail to rekindle their relationship… because I think Feuerriegel and Miller could have amazing chemistry.

Do not like Marci miller as Abby. Much prefer the old Animal played by Kate mansi, however don’t see her being such a bitch

Carol, I totally agree with you about Kate Mansi! I miss her. I think that, since she left, the writers have made Abigail into such an unpleasant “bitch” (as you say), that I found myself rooting for Gwen. All three actresses are tremendous, though.

Back in the 1970’s whenever (well not ALL the time) a character got ‘hurt’ or burned in an accident the writers would preface it by saying “He/she looks different because of plastic surgery that had to be performed” and even as a very young viewer I knew that meant…guess what…here comes a recast. Now forty plus years later the Soaps are doing the same exact thing – it’s been done to death.

It sure beats coming back in a look-a-like mask.

Cant wait to see him.

Well, we’ve seen him, now let him go back to Italy, but at least now we can see how good Sammy looks with Lucas, better than ever!

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Days of our Lives Star, Greg Vaughan, Gives Health Update and Thanks Everyone for Their Support

Greg Vaughan (Eric, Days of our Lives, ex-Lucky, GH, and ex-Diego, Y&R) provided an update on his health on Sunday, March 17th. Vaughan had previously shared that he had become ill during a trip with his sons to Colorado, and had developed altitude sickness when he was having trouble breathing accompanied by terrible headaches and landed in the urgent care.

Now on St. Patrick’s Day, Greg took to his Instagram and shared how he is feeling now, and to thank everyone for their love and support.  As it turned out, Vaughan was diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, commonly known as HAPE. However, he is on the mend slowly and surely.

In his new video post, the DAYS favorite started by expressing, “I just felt such an appreciation and gratitude for everything. . reaching out. Your prayers have been felt. It’s been a struggle, but I’m over the top. And, taking this moment just to say I didn’t realize the things that I was going through. My (original) post was simply just to educate, put some information out there and some things that I was feeling, just share that information and the struggle that I was going through, which I didn’t quite understand. And it wasn’t because I’m stubborn or just because I’m a father, a man, and didn’t want to go to a doctor. It is just something I thought was so minor that I could overcome it, just by taking care of myself.”

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The Daytime Emmy winner then revealed his actual diagnosis, “So, basically my situation was high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). With some good friends, doctors that had reached out to me, it kind of gave me some understanding on the aftermath, which was very, very beneficial.”

“But I’ve been resting, taking care of myself even though I live in a hamster wheel,” said the dad of three teenaged boys. “I gotta get up and, you know, do my normal domesticated stuff, eventually. I’m tired of laying down in this bed, but, I am feeling much better.”

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Talking on his confusion of trying to understand what could have been ailing him, Vaughan expressed, “I couldn’t quite figure it out, even though I was emphasizing and professing to my children going on our spring break getaway about hydration. I professed it. But, even though I was acting on it, it had a greater effect on me, and for which I did not even think, because my head was such in pain, and I was in a very bad state of mind – not being able to be out there with my kids on the mountain, enjoying their time, as well. I thought I was doing the right thing. Unfortunately, my lungs were full of fluids and my head was in severe pain and even migraine pills didn’t even help. So, I just want anybody that goes into the Colorado Mountains to know, it is no joke. It is this very serious thing which I guess is why they call it the Mile High City.”

Greg had a mountain of ‘thank you’s’ to give for the outreach he received from his original post, “For everybody internationally, wherever you are, I love you and I appreciate you and just the time and the thoughts that you’ve shared with me,” said Vaughan. “I didn’t realize that it would make such an impression on so many people around the world. I feel tremendously loved and I can’t say it enough. I’m good. And I appreciate you.”

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The actor concluded his video with, “To all the family and friends that have reached out to me, man, it means the world. So take care of yourself, enjoy your spring break with your families. It’s Saint Patty’s Day, obviously. I wish I could be out there.” Vaughan added, “I feel loved and touched and I can’t emphasize that enough. I’ll take better care of myself, promise you will do the same.” Before he signed off, Greg shared, “Just know, that I’m alive and well and breathing, and I’m sore. So, be well, take care. I mean it. Thank you, tremendously.”

Glad to know that Greg has been on the mend, and shared his appreciation for everyone that reached out to him during this trying time? Comment below.

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‘Access Hollywood’ and ‘Couple to Throuple’ Host Scott Evans to Appear on Days of our Lives

Scott Evans, host of Access Hollywood and the Peacock reality series Couple to Throuple, will make a guest appearance this week on Days of our Lives.

Circle the Thursday, March 21st episode of DAYS for Evans’ arrival in Salem. During his tape date last fall (since DAYS tapes months well ahead of when episodes actually stream), Scott posed for a snap alongside Mary Beth Evans (Kayla), Jackée Harry (Paulina), James Reynolds (Abe) and Greg Rikaart (Leo).

Teasers for the 3/21 episode of DAYS share that Leo tries to come up with his next gossip column, and Paulina and Abe return home to a mini-celebration set up by Johnny and Steve. Will Evans pop up in one of those scenarios? Stay tuned.

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For a long time, soap opera fans knew only of one Scott Evans. The one who played Oliver Fish on One Life to Live from 2008-2010.  But in show business, there are two Scott Evans’ that are widely-known.

Last Thursday, March 12th at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards, it found both Scott Evans and Scott Evans together in the green room and they taped this video ditty below, calling out how they both share the same name.

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Last weekend, viewers saw OLTL’s Scott Evans on-stage at the Oscars when he performed in the musical number “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie led by Ryan Gosling.

As for Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, he has been with the entertainment news program since 2015, appeared in the recent Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Nicollette Sheridan, Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild, and currently has an overall talent and development deal with NBCUniversal.

So, looking forward to seeing Scott on DAYS? Check out ‘Evans meeting Evans’ below, and then share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Days of our Lives Star Greg Vaughan Shares Sudden Health Scare: “I Truly Feel Like I Work & Live in a Soap Opera!”

What started out as an adventure with his sons, quickly turned into a nightmare for Days of our Lives Daytime Emmy winner, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).

In a series of Instagram posts, Vaughan shared the sudden health crisis he found himself in.  The images show Greg with an oxygen tank to help him breathe.

The actor began to fill people, sharing, “I’ve said more than a few times, I truly feel like I work & live in a Soap Opera! 🤪 this trip was nothing short of another great Vaughan adventure!”

He went on to say that on a father and son Colorado spring break trip, he began to feel shortness of breath, feeling tired and with a headache and after two days of hoping he would feel better, Vaughan finally went to an Urgent Care to get checked out.

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“I finally surrendered & went to urgent care and to my shock I learned that I was experiencing severe altitude sickness.” Vaughan admitted. “My Blood Oxygen was at 54% & my lungs were full of fluids! Blood oxygen, also known as oxygen saturation, represents the percentage of hemoglobin in your red blood cells that is carrying oxygen. Most people have an oxygen level of 95-100%….”

Providing more detail to his health scare, Greg shared, “Well, 4hrs later, a couple of bags of IV & oxygen tank strapped to my face, I was told that I needed to immediately get off the mountain! However I couldn’t, we still had another day to go & wanting the boys to enjoy their last day on the hill tops! I opted to go home with an oxygen tank, a good laugh for everyone, and I know will follow, but my boys looked after their old man & fortunately they had friends on this trip!”

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The experience of altitude sickness in the Colorado Rockies gave Vaughan a bit of a new perspective, “In all seriousness, no matter your age, and all the times I’ve ⛷️ & 🏂 in my lifetime, Colorado Rockies is no joke! As they say, ‘ take a breathe and smell the roses!’ That is truly something we need to remember & appreciate! #recover”

Share your well-wishes to Greg as he continues to be on the mend via the comment section below.

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