I’ve only watched Days a little over a year. Do have any idea why they tape so far in advance? Has it always been that way?

@ Patrick,
As much as I love BMC as Tad Stevens, DAYS unfortunately doesn’t utilize this fun-loving actor. He’s really likeable and, if reports are true, it’s not as big of a loss as Daniel Cosgrove. Aidan is very much in story with Hope. We see T once in a blue moon working at TBD. I understand budget cuts are being made to make room for the veterans returning, etc., however, if Daniel was let go, that wasn’t a smart move for DAYS.

I’ve loved watching Aidan and Hope’s loving and playful relationship blossom, and it would be unfortunate if the past two years watching the relationship between them grow is just thrown out the window.

Hi lovely, su0000,

IF Daniel Cosgrove is indeed exiting DAYS… I think GH should snatch him up as a Ned recast. As much as the role is Wally Kurth’s, I would love to see Daniel Cosgrove as a Q. We need Ned in story, Olivia will return and, I really would love to see Daniel Cosgrove as new-Ned. He can keep the role warm while Wally is on-contract at DAYS. Hopefully, GH will read my suggestion and nab Daniel as Ned Quartermaine recast.

*Ned Ashton

lol true. The man who can do no wrong!

I so hope… that Shawn Christian is let go… he just sucks the life out of every character… except for his scenes with his young son… Parker

I meant put me to sleep. lol

I hope this, “rumour” is just that

if they need to clean up shop …. bye bye Clyde, Ben, Daniel…. to start

Please note that the people at CH Elegant Entertainment are just trying to do damage control. Daniel Cosgrove spent much private time with fans away from the listening ears of those running the event. He was indeed clear about his departure with more than one fan in attendance. This in not a rumour. Daniel was very specific that he had already finished taping. Eric Martsolf also made mention of Daniel’s exit.

There is no reason for the people at CH Elegant to do damage control for something that was never said! As much as Daniel had time to spend with his fans he also had much time to spend with the organizers. Unfortunately things that he said were taken out of context and should not have been spread all over the Internet! These issues are for Daniel Cosgrove to speak about publicly not the fans nor the organizers of any event….as far as we know he has not done that as of yet! All the rumours that have been going on are just that rumours! And unless a formal statement from Daniel Cosgrove had been seen somewhere in writing it is all here say!

Sorry you feel that way Kathy but Daniel did not mince any words about his departure. He was very clear and very honest with his fans about what was going on, which was greatly appreciated. If by official you mean standing in front of everyone and making an announcement, then no he did not do that. However, he did speak about his exit from Days on both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon with more than one person attending the event. There was no mistaking what was said and certainly no room for it to be taken out of context, especially by so many different people. The organizers of this event were not privy to these conversations, therefore they are not in a position to say that these things were never said. I will agree that Daniel did spend time with organizers and their close friends. Unfortunately that time was at the expense of those fans that attending the event. Lastly I will just add that his departure has already been confirmed by other cast members on social media. It is clear that the character of Aiden will be exiting in November and by Daniel’s own admission, it was not his choice.

First of all I was at the event and think that the fans had ample time to spend with both Daniel and Eric… Your comment about the organizers taking time away from the fan time is false! I’m not sure how u can blame the organizers, considering one of them was ready to drive us over the border should Daniel not have been able to make it. They had no control about the incident with the passport and still offered to do anything possible to rectify the situation! The only time during the evening that they took him away from us was to take a picture with the organization which they were desperately trying to raise money for…. I’m sorry but that to me is acceptable….also as far as I am concerned once the evening finished the organizers took the guys out to chill and relax and enjoy the rest of the night which is also acceptable considering the long drive Daniel made to get there and all the work Eric did to make up for it. Any fan who cannot understand that needs to get a reality check…not sure what Daniel supposedly said but I was there for all of it and although he did state that he was not filming this summer and he doesn’t know what the future holds for him, he NEVER said he was leaving the show and anyone who states that is fabricating it….if other cast members have mentioned in on social media then that’s their right but we as fans have no right to say anything unless it is officially announced by the actor! Plus one more thing….actors sign confidentiality agreements with their employers, if by any chance anything was said (which it wasn’t) true fans should have kept it to themselves and not spread it all over the Internet in order for the actor to get slack from the employer. Any fan who doesn’t realize that also needs a reality check!

Oh and one more thing! I didn’t have tickets to the bowling the next day and although they did not have to, the organizers generously offered us to come to the bowling for free to make up for the time lost due to Daniels tardiness! I’m sorry but that is very generous on their part and if any fan has anything negative to say about them then they need to get their heads checked! On that note good night!!!!

I haven’t a clue what you are speaking of in regards to “chilling” with Daniel and Eric, nor do I care. In regards to information being circulated on social media, this again goes back to private conversations that took place. I will not go into that any further. What I will repeat is that no one from CH Elegant was present during these conversations. Regardless of how many times they claim to have been, it doesn’t make it so. Furthermore, those in show business and the soap opera world in particular are experienced enough to know that should they not want information regarding storyline or casting decisions leaked, it is best not to say anything. I am a bit confused by your posts. Are you a CH Elegante organizer or a fan that diligently monitors responses to their account? As a fan that was simply attending the event, you appear to have the inside track. One of those close friends I mentioned in my previous post perhaps? There seems to be a bit of flip flopping in which you reference this event, while at the same time calling for reality checks for others. In any case, Daniel’s true fans will continue to support him and speak out against the decision by Days of Our Lives to remove his character from the canvas. Thank you for the discussion on the matter but this concludes my participation.

Kathy, it’s very interesting that bowling is being brought into this discussion, given that that event also started an hour later than advertised and seemed to take even longer than that to actually get underway. Fans were told this was due to interviews taking place which were delayed due to organizer socializing the night before. In addition to that, the karaoke event was also very late in getting started due to poor planning re: noise allowances. It was unfortunate that one DJ hired for the event was left to carry each piece of sound equipment down to a dark basement area of the restaurant to set up once again. The cocktail party was 30 minutes late starting as well and finished 30 minutes earlier than advertised. Disappointing for many fans that attended. Will not be attending an event by this organizer again.

I was at this event and unfortunately I have to agree with Matt. Eric and Daniel were awesome but the organization, venues, food and everything else was subpar in my opinion. Daniel did mention leaving Days and there were a lot of people that heard it and asked him questions about it. He answered honestly. In this day everything goes viral sadly but I don’t think either side is to blame entirely. I blame Days for making this horrible decision to begin with. Daniel is a great actor and he did an amazing job with what he was given. I think Aiden had a lot of potential and should have been kept around Salem. I think Days is making a huge mistake by letting Daniel Cosgrove go. He has A LOT of fan support.

I heard the same things at this appearance from Daniel. It is a terrible shame but it is true that Aiden is leaving. I really love the character and don’t wish to see him leave. I think Days has one thing on its mind and that’s vets. As much as I love these older characters, I really think there should be a mixutre of old and new for all fans to enjoy. My fave part of going to this event was meeting Daniel and Eric. Both great guys. My 2nd fave part was playing with the dog that was running around the restaurant during the karaoke. I think this little guy belonged to one of the organizer’s friends but I thought it was strange. I’ve been to lots of Days events but never saw that before. The lady sitting beside me was afraid of dogs and was not happy about it. It did make for some interesting pictures though. I hope I get to see Daniel and Eric again but not under those circumstances. The whole thing was a bit unusual.

How can you say Peter has been very vocal about his return not being long term? Please point me to the confirmation that I must have missed. Or are you speaking about his statements BEFORE he reached a deal with DAYS?

Just because he said he would never be long term again, does not mean he wouldn’t change his mind.

He could have signed on for 3, 6 or even 12 months and already agreed to extend his stay. We don’t know, do we?

Now, I’ve challenged you to prove me wrong. If you can prove it’s short term, then where’s the proof? If you can’t, then I advise you to quit making statements as if they’re facts or using older statements that others can misconstrue as being new statements by PR.

I think you are experiencing “Wishful Thinking” Ive heard that Peter IS on Contract.. I mean thin k about it.. hat is there to “Tie up” after a couple years away Only to leave again? Coming home to die?? Walking away from Hope then leaving again? Peter would not waste His time.. Or upset his fans that way.. He knows that to come back then leave again right away would only open up a wound.
Im not saying his path back to Hope will be easy.. Much will depend on the back story of his absence… But Im sure it will be one where he could not come home for some reason, and was unable to contact her.. REALLY Unable.. But Bo and Hope will reunite, Thats a given.

Im sorry TPTB felt DC had no place in Salem without Hope.. I could have seen him paired elsewhere.. But Im sure he will find work pretty easy. He is a good actor, I was never a Haiden fan.. But I know he has a strong fanbase.

I hate to answer this like this, but I honestly couldn’t stabd Ciara until just recently. For years- and I’m taking in I consideration she was young and inexperienced- but it seemed she over-acted and felt like she was almost reading or being told what to say. The same – but FAR worse – goes for Chase. But. I do admit, Ciara did grow on me.

I don’t know why bringing back Bo would bounce Ciara – um.. That’s their child 🙂 DUH?

But Bo had his choice. Hope had finally stopped her brooding and whining about him being gone, and she was happy with a good guy FINALLY.. Bo just has no room on the soap.

And on a more passionate subject – having Melanie gone for good- that’s heartbreaking. I am truly sad that she returned for her six month contract and left.

There are so many things wrong now with people leaving.. After all, I’m still missing the “real” Will who would never be such a pathetic jerk.

Just my opinions though 🙂