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Days of our Lives Garners Biggest Audience in Women 18-49 Demo In Almost Three Years! Scores Five Week High In Total Viewers!
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Days of our Lives continues to be one “hot” show on daytime in more ways than one! In the new ratings put from Nielsen and according to a press release from NBC: DAYS has generated its biggest week in women 18-49 viewers since early 2011, for the week of February 3rd through February 7th!
For the week DAYS garnered a 1.1 rating, 7 share among women 18-49, 0.6 rating among women 18-34) tied for #4 among network daytime series in the women 18-49 demographic and tied for #5 in the women 18-34 race. DAYS averaged 712,000 women 18-49 during the week, its biggest audience in that key demo since the week of Feb. 21-25, 2011 (739,000). The 1.1 rating also matches DAYS’ highest in the key demo in three years, since a 1.3 for the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2011. The 0.6 in the women 18-34 category equals DAYS’ highest in that measure in nine weeks (since a 0.7 for the week of Dec. 2-6, 2013).
Last week’s 2.887 million viewers overall is a five-week high for DAYS (best since 3.021 million for the week of Dec. 30, 2013-Jan. 3, 2014.
So what is keeping you glued to DAYS these days that has the show scoring some excellent ratings numbers? Let us know!
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Sydney Malekeh Joins the Cast of ‘Days of Our Lives’ in Mystery Role: Who Do You Think She’s Playing?
There’s a new gal coming to Salem, or is she new and a recast? That’s what inquiring minds from Days of Our Lives fans have been trying to figure out since the Peacock soap opera dropped an Instagram video heralding actress‘ Sydney Malekeh’s arrival in Salem.
The soap did confirm that viewers will first see Malekeh on the September 9 episode. In the video, Malekeh is seen going set to set from her dressing room and in to the halls of Days of Our Lives studios.
What we do know id that Sydney has been acting professionally for 6 years and had appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Apple TV’s Shrinking and the HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Plenty of Malekeh’s DAYS castmates jumped into the comment thread with positive emojis symbols or written excitement including: Paul Telfer (Xander), Linsey Godfrey (Sarah), Sal Stowers (Lani), Conner Floyd (Chad), Eric Martsolf (Brady) and Christie Clark (Carrie) and more now that fans will finally see her on-air. Since Days of Our Lives tapes 10-11 months in advance, Sydney would have started taping the show sometime back in 2025.
DAYS fans think perhaps because the actress’ name is Sydney that she might be playing the grown-up daughter of Sami and EJ. That character hasn’t bee on the canvas since 2021.
So, who do you think Sydney Malekeh might be playing on Days of Our Lives? Drop your casting director thoughts via the comment section below.
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Peacock Hikes Subscription Rates for Fourth Time in Four Years; ‘Days of Our Lives’ Fans Sound Off
While recently the streaming service Peacock reported turning a profit for its first time since its infancy, now comes word that the company is raising their prices for all customers, and in some cases it stared today on August 18.
The news of the subscription rate increases marks the fourth time the NBCUniversal streaming platform has done so in four years. So, on August 18, Peacock is increasing the prices for new or returning subscribers and customers, while current subscribers will see the rate increase on or after September 17 depending on their billing cycle when they initially signed up.
Here is the new pricing to follow along: Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be $12.99/month, up two dollars from $10.99; Peacock Premium Plus will be $19.99/month, up three dollars increase from $16.99; and the Peacock Select tier (which includes current and past seasons of NBC and Bravo shows but excludes movies, live sports and Peacock originals) will increase a dollar from $7.99 to $8.99/month.
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SUBSCRIBERS CONTINUE TO PAY MORE ACROSS THE STREAMER LANDSCAPE
It was back in June that the streamer reported that aid subscribers were up to 48 million adding a 2 million net gain during Q2 in of 2026. The subscription price hikes are rampant now in the entertainment streaming industry where over the last two years for example, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Paramount+ have all raised their fees to consumers.
Peacock’s tier-levels feature not only Days of Our Lives, but reality hits such as The Traitors and Love Island USA, Bravo series, and a vault of Saturday Night Live, Law & Order, The Real Housewives franchise, and Below Deck episodes as well. Pecock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers have access to sports and live events, as well.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES SUBSCRIBERS HAD A FEW CHOICE WORDS FOR PEACOCK
As Days of Our Lives fans know, the soap opera moved from NBC to the streamer back in September of 2022 after 57 years on broadcast television. When the news hit X on the price increase, DAYS fans had a lot to say about it. Here are just a few of the comments below:
“I can’t believe Peacock and can’t come to a deal with Cordya to air old episodes of #Days. That alone would bring a ton of subscribers,” to If Peacock actually cared about #Days of Our Lives, gave the show the budget it needs for better sets, cameras, background actors and enough time to tell proper stories, I wouldn’t mind paying more. If the money actually showed on screen, the higher price would be worth it,” to “I will continue to pay for a Peacock subscription as long as #Days is on it, but did we know there was another price increase coming?” and more.
So, what do you think of the new price hike increase to watch Days of Our Lives and your other favorite shows and events on Peacock? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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‘Veronica & Julian’ Feature Starring ‘Days of Our Lives’ Alums Nadia Bjorlin and Kyler Pettis Releases Key Art and More (Exclusive)
In the upcoming indie feature Veronica & Julian from director Otoja Abit, two former Days of Our Lives stars, Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane) and Kyler Pettis (ex-Theo Carver), headline the drama feature in this story of a May-December romance that faces challenges along the way.
Veronica & Julian centers on a confident and successful marketing executive (Bjorlin) who winds up falling for a younger aspiring architect (Pettis). From there, a journey of desire and self-discovery is set against the backdrop of present-day New York City.
The cast also includes: Blake Jenner (ex-Glee), Erin Cummings, Chrystee Pharris (ex-Simone Russell, Passions and Queens of Drama), Robert Lee Leng, Mark Famiglietti and Jennafer Newberry.
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LIVE CHAT WITH NADIA AND KYLER PLANNED
Now, Michael Fairman TV can share exclusively: the key poster art below, and that current plans that call for Veronica & Julian to be released and made available late this holiday season.
In addition, Nadia and Kyler will join us for a very special livestream conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel (Monday, Aug 24 – 3PM ET/Noon PT) to chat about their roles in the film, their time on Days of Our Lives, life post-soap opera, and much more. Fans can join the live chat and pose their questions to the actors as well.
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THE THEMES BEHIND VERONICA & JULIAN
Director Otoja Abit shared this statement on the feature film, “Veronica & Julian is about the right people who have a chance meeting at the wrong time. It’s a look at two people who don’t grow apart—they just grow up. This film is an authentic exploration of an imminent ending and how two people deeply in love got there. It aims to be quiet while telling a relatable story about modern-day relationships.”
Abit continued, “As a society, mainstream romantic films are often delivered through fantastical aspirations. I created this film believing that viewers who have experienced a breakup can relate to Veronica and Julian, depending on their perspective. They’re a couple navigating some of the most familiar obstacles in love: miscommunication, timing and pride.”
He concluded, “It’s a story about endings told through the small moments we often don’t recognize until they’re gone. With the support of the Panavision New Filmmaker Program, I approached the story with a deeper sense of visual control while maintaining the naturalism that defines each character.”
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NADIA AND KYLER GOT THEIR FIRST BIG BREAK IN SOAPS
As Days of Our Lives fans know, Bjorlin is best known for her long-running role as Chloe Lane. Nadia played the part from 1999-2023 with various runs in Salem. She is also known for her role as Lara in the Venice the Series since 2009. Nadia’s other TV and film credits include: A Murder Between Friends, NCIS, Two Broke Girls and more.
Pettis played Theo Carver on Days of Our Lives from 2015-2018 and earned himself a Daytime Emmy for his work in the now defunct Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series back in 2019. His other TV credits include roles on: The Rookie, All American: Homecoming and Ray Donovan.
Veronica and Julian is written, produced and directed by Abit and produced through his Willful Productions alongside Kory Apton and Ian Phillips. Executive producers include: Nick Leicht, Gregory Sinche, Shelly Sinche, Torsten Sippel, Tim Freydberg, Ryan Schulke and Matthew Conlin.
So, intrigued to see Nadia and Kyler as a romantic couple in the film Veronica & Julian? Miss them on Days of Our Lives? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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Congrats DAYS!
Polar vortex to some extent. I bet many tuned in to watch Sami catch Abby with EJ. The fallout is the only interesting aspect of this story.
Everything has me glued to DAYS. Ever-y-thing.
For starters, Blake Berris is effing phenomenal. First and foremost. His scenes from yesterday and today were so calm, cool and calculated. His character is such a snake, but he’s playing those upper-hand, overly confident overtones to absolute perfection. I love everything he does and makes every scene worth watching. When I saw the promo they showed at Day of Days with Nick attacking Gabi, I thought I’d hate the direction. They sure showed me.
EJ and Abby are hot. I’m an EJami fan, but I have eyes. For whatever they are, and wherever they’re going, in this moment, there is an attraction between the two characters you don’t want to believe is there but is and it’s making some very good, naughty television. This experienced, charming, wealthy, debonair man with the newly deflowered, young, and all around good girl Horton won’t go very far and shouldn’t last, but not only have the current scenes been great with the temptation and secret keeping, you just know that down the road the reveal will be hella explosive!
Nicole and Eric have so much chemistry I can barely stand it. JJ getting something on Theresa couldn’t have happened at a better time and was much needed for that story. Will and Sonny’s story keeps growing and flourishing. I’ve liked Brady and his portrayer for years but not until Kristen was he must-watch (though even then, he was really just an extension of her). With her gone, his story book continues to be written what with finally seeing Brady in the throws of addiction, denial and pain. They’ve have made me appreciate the actor on a whole new level, and enjoy the character in a way I never have before.
Even characters like Rafe/Jordan, Lucas and Hope are starting to get exciting material. I was skeptical of the Rafe/Jordan pairing and story but for whatever reason the buildup is working on me….and I despise Rafe! Seeing Hope actually laugh today was so great! I never knew I missed her smiling until I saw her doing it today.
There’s romance, there are great twist, the dialogue is sharp and snappy, there’s great character involvement (I mean, Kate, Daniel, EJ, Abigail etc are in two major stories right now, weaving perfectly from one to the next). I LOVE how the writers are planting things weeks, even months, before and using them to further story later. It’s just smarter writing that I appreciate. I don’t feel I’m being condescended, I’m being thoroughly entertained every. single. day. Soaps are known to ebb and flow with exciting content, but DAYS has proven the formula wrong for a year and a half now.
Haven’t missed an episode in months now, maybe over a year I can’t even remember, and I don’t plan to. It’ll only get better with Kristen and Eve returning.
Wonder if itll go higher when John finally returns and later Kristen?
John is a bore! Haven’t missed him at all.
The show is continuing to showcase a new generation of actors. I think it is great to keep the Hortons and Bradys at the forefront, but I would love to see another core family introduced.
I am hoping to see Eve Donavan bring a few kids with her to replace the hole left in the show since Chad, Gabi and the other younger generation have left. JJ, Abby and Theresa need friends their own age.
I can’t wait to see Hope back in the middle of the action. I was thinking today how much I would love to see Belle and Shawn come back to the show. Wouldn’t Alexa Havens be a geat Belle Black?
The acting has been top notch and the dialogue has been quick-witted and sharp. I love Nicole being at the forefront the past couple of weeks. With this character being so popular, why does she not have any family ties in Salem? Recast Brandon and Taylor.
Lastly, I think the show should bring back Peter Blake as EJ’s new enemy. I think this would take family dysfunction to a whole new level. We need another young DiMera, especially with Kristen coming back (woo hoo!!!!)
Ray I agree with you, they should bring Alexa Havens as Belle Black, she would be great. Alexa is a terrific actress.
I think the ratings are going up because of EJabby! There is so much promotion for them! They have amazing chemistry together! And their shower scenes were superb! Fans are buzzing about them on twitter. People obviously like them a lot!
EJ AND ABBY!!!!!!! They are the only reason I started watching.
It is argued that sex sells. Anybody would have been in the scene and it would have been a hit. EJ is hot, not much to say about Abby and her acting skills. Firstly, you are asking people whats keeping them glued to Days and you have two naked people making love? The week was promoted as Sami arriving early to find Ej and Abby. This made some people who would not watch, see this bullshit, It was misleading. There was the Eric, Nicole and Daniel saga which was fun to watch. You seem to be promoting just one couple. Its a man cheating on his fiance and has sex in a shower. The story line has destroyed my joy of watching EJ with Sami. It will never be the same – Sorry. It actually hurts.
I have to disagree here. I am glued to Day’s if Our Lives soley for Ejabby ! Sami and EJ never did it for me, even their supposed grief sex scene. Kate Mansi is doing a fantastic job, and her chemistry with James Scott is off the charts. I would always fast forward thru EJAMI scenes. when ejabby isn’t on all the scenes drag withe the exception of Nick’s storyline . Funny from the looks of things Nick may actually replace Stefano as Salem’s resident villain. Only when Stefano is gone for good of course.
Go EJabby! I love that EJabby shower sex was the promo and main story and brought in the best demos in almost 3 years. It’s not surprising since they are by far the hottest, sexiest and most talked about soap couple in a long time!
EJ & Abigail
Hands down the hottest pair ever!
Days has the best stories the best actors and it moves at a nice pace. I just love it every day. The other shows are good too but not as good as Days
Two words “Lorraine Broderick,” You have to credit the great writing and great cast. DAYS is my favorite soap on the air right now…I love GH, but DAYS remains grounded and built with deep character driven storylines. Seriously, no show does family as good as DSYS anymore either…not in daytime, and in Primetime the only show that beats DAYS in family focus is Parenthood! In my opinion DAYS outshines all soaps currently.
The ratings SHOULD be:
1. DAYS
2. GH
3. B&B
4. Y&R
You’re so right!!!
bravo days of our lives, The show is on fire right now. Terrific acting, and wonderful storylines. I still want bo brady back, I hope that peter reckell comes back, as Bo brady. Looking forward to kassie depaiva as eve donovan, this summer. She is a pretty lady, and that woman can act. Also cannot wait until eileen davidson comes back as kristen dimera this summer. this will be a storyline arc. I am so happy, that days of our lives, got renewed until 2016.
Ej and Abby make the show worth watching!
I like EJabby too, but DAYS is kicking ass in so many ways!!! I love everything about DAYS!!!
EJ and Abigail
Long time Day’s viewer. So excited to have Drake back in Salem. All Soap fans need to tune into their favorite stories to keep them strong and on the Air.
Days is the best. I’m a newish viewer, really just watching for the past year, and I’m VERY VERY happy I tuned in.
OLTL and AMC were my longtime favorites – AMC for me since Day 1, and I missed them badly when ABC killed them. I followed them online and liked the reboots, but I’d also picked up DOOL as well. I tried Y&R and that show is just awful, terrible, depressing to watch. I still try with GH but……I can barely watch it. It’s only “better” than Y&R because I have some history with the show.
But Days! THIS is what a soap should be, and what DOOL IS! Great cast, terrific families, with storylines for everyone. There are characters I don’t like but that’s a huge difference from GH where there are characters I can’t stand to even look at, much less listen to. Even the DOOL characters I don’t “like”, are characters I want to watch.
Great job, DOOL! I hope even more people discover this gem.
And you longtime viewers, good for you! I hope DOOL sticks around for a long, long time.
It seems the Nielsen ratings are finally taking into count all the other ways people watch TV these day, not not just by TV..
I have not watched my soaps on TV ever since they became available on the internet, a long time ago..
Now, Nielsen ratings is counting me ..
The Ej and Abby scenes have made me want to come back for more not just the sex – which wasn’t bad either 🙂 , but for the ying and yang chemistry and dialogue. I want to see their relationship play out for awhile even if it does not last forever. Also, like Nicole and Eric, but I hope that they spice up their relationship and interaction more. The Kate and Nick scenes were very good also. Hope is always good and look forward to her having a storyline.