Tuesday morning, daytime fans and those of NBC’s Days of our Lives woke up to an article run by TV Line that raised major concerns for them,  Contained with it was a report that revealed that the entire cast has been released from their contracts and the show is going on an indefinite hiatus.

However, Soap Opera Digest has spoken to a few key setside sources, who have clarified the situation further: “The show is currently taping eight months ahead of air, and that has resulted in the show’s pickup possibly coming after it has wrapped production for the current season.”

Another reveals that negotiations are currently underway to continue the iconic NBC soap citing: “NBC and Sony are in negotiations right now and everyone is hopeful.”

Of note from SOD: the cast has been aware of the brought-to-light break in production and hiatus for months now.  The article also shares that production is said to most likely resume in early 2020’s following the holidays.

In addition, the series is receiving much buzz right now due to the groundbreaking (for daytime soaps), time-jump, which has already generated excitement for what’s to come in on the series in the days and months ahead.  Now is a great time to see what has happened to the lives of those you love to love and love to hate in Salem.

Share your thoughts on Days of our Lives, and your support of the series, via the comment section below.

Over the weekend, NBC hosted their annual Day of Days fan fest and press junket with the cast at Universal CityWalk in Universal City California.

On Saturday, DAYS fans from all over the country, and some from abroad, took part in the day-long celebration of Salem as the daytime drama series celebrated its 54th anniversary.

From cast introductions, meet and greets, Q&A with the cast and some special guests including Days head writer, Ron Carlivati, there was plenty for Superfans of the show to take in.

As has now become tradition, those in attendance were treated to the November sweeps extended blockbuster promo before anyone else, anywhere, sees it.  This year with DAYS fast-forward time-jump, it made the super tease something everyone was looking forward to.

Cast members attending the event included: Lauren Koslow, Deidre Hall, Dtrake Hogestyn, Roh Scott Wilson, Eric Martsolf, Greg Vaughan, Kristian Alfonso. Mary Beth Evans, Chandler Massey, Freddie Smith, Lamon Archey, Thaao Penghlis, Camila Banus, Galen Gering, Sal Stowers, Stacy Haiduk, James Reynolds, Wally Kurth, Billy Flynn, Paul Telfer, Linsey Godfrey, Matthew Ashford, Melissa Reeves, Leann Hunley, and more.

Stephen Nichols made a special appearance at the end of the day when he was introduced on-stage to his adoring fans, who are excited about his return to the show.

View the photo gallery featuring some of your DAYS favorites from the event below.  And … be on the lookout for Michael Fairman’s video interviews with the cast coming soon.

Now, let us know if you attended Day of Days this year, or if you did not, who from Salem would you be most excited to meet? Share your picks in the comment section.

Lauren Koslow hits the Day of Days red carpet.

Cool as ever, the one and only James Reynolds.

Always a stunner, Sal Stowers.

Looking cool dude. .. Days Galen Gering.

Jarlena! The fab Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn.

The woman who shakes things up in Salem ... Stacy Haiduk!

Ericole! Arianne Zucker with Greg Vaughan.

Days icon, Susan Seaforth Hayes.

#Cinners were thrilled to see Rob Scott Wilson and Victoria Konefal.

Looking sharp .... Lamon Archey and Kristian Alfonso!

Billy Flynn taking a selfie with a fan at the event.

Stacy, Sal and Victoria at the cast introductions.

Like sands through the hourglass ... so are the days of Kayla Brady aka Mary Beth Evans.

Who doesn't love RSW?

Fan favorite vets; Leann Hunley, Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall

Camila Banus with one of her youngest Gabi fans.

DAYS head scribe, Ron Carlivati and executive producer, Ken Corday take in the festivities.

Is it the Blue Brothers? Are they wearing the same shirt? Check out Thaao Penghlis and Lamon Archey.

Chandler Massey hard at work signing his John Hancock.

None other than Melissa Reeves and Matt Ashford kicked off the DAYS time-jump.

Photos: JPI

Last Friday, Days of our Lives celebrated yet another amazing milestone in their storied soap history. The long-running NBC daytime drama series turned 54- years young.

To ring in the anniversary, the cast, crew and behind the scenes creatives including head writer, Ron Carlivati and NBC executive, Bruce Evans were on-hand.

DAYS executive producer Ken Corday made a speech filled with history and ‘thank you’s’, and Bruce Evans reminded everyone of how important the characters and the show is, and how it has touched so many lives from generation to generation.

From speeches, to a cake-cutting ceremony, posing for pics, to a tasty green room filled with fun food, the cast patted each other on the back for a job well-done as the show is now breaking new ground with the time-jump that kicked off Friday and plays out more this week and beyond.

Check out some of the celebration in our photo gallery below.

Then, share your congrats to DAYS and what it has meant to you on their 54th anniversary via the comment section,

Billy Flynn celebrating with some green room food!

The cast and the producers pose for a pic for a job well-done.

Stacy Haiduk flanked by Victoria Konefal and Sal Stowers.

Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans celebrate!

DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati made the west coast trek to Salem from the Big Apple.

Longtime star, Bill Hayes flanked by Victoria Konefal and Olivia Rose Keegan.

AWWW - Wally Kurth and his long-time co-star Judi Evans.

Cast, crew, and more of Days of our Lives who churn out the episodes and keep the hourglass turning.

EP Ken Corday flanked by legacy stars Deidre Hall and Melissa Reeves.

On-screen siblings, Camila Banus and Galen Gering,

NBC executive, Bruce Evans shared heartfelt words to the cast and crew.

Paul Telfer with Xander's on-screen favorite, Linsey Godfrey

Selfie time in Salem!

Kristian Alfonso, Deidre Hall, and Melissa Reeves with Ken Corday - Congrats on 54 years of storytelling and drama.

Photos: JPI