Days Of Our Lives

Is James Scott leaving DAYS? Not So Fast! Talks are still on-going!

September 29, 2011

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The soap world was all abuzz this morning, when Soap Opera Digest released an item stating that Days of our Lives, Emmy nominated actor, James Scott (EJ Dimera) would be leaving Salem when his contract expires, and that the show and James were unable to come to terms. However, not so fast!

On-Air On-Soaps got this official statement on the Scott contract talks, “A DAYS spokesperson said that contract talks between James and the show are still on-going!”

Whew! That is good news for the legions and legions of James Scott fans and a relief to the series who has just rebooted the show with a big promotional blitz. We will keep you updated on the situation as news warrants.

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Let him go actually Ej “Junior” has ruined the show I grew up watching. All my friends stopped watching because key characters were let go in favor of the Ej show.
Now we are back to Hortons and Brady’s and its GREAT~~
Buh bye Janes please go to another show !!!

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Kathi

Did the show win an Emmy with that combination of actors lately?? Heck no!! James Scott is my favorite and he makes the show in my opinion!!

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Lovelylady

Oh boy, will they be in trouble if they let James Scott go!! The re-boot is as sodden and leaden as anything I’ve seen on TV in a while, except for the energy emanating from James and Lauren Koslow.
What in the world are TPTB thinking? If James goes, I go. It will mean another found hour in my day.

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Carol

You have got to be kidding me! James is the reason I watch. No James No Days and that I can promise you!

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Kiren

If James was to leave, Y&R would snatch him up so fast!

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Avelina

I love James and he is the ONLy reason I watch DAYS but I love Y & R and have always wished that they would hire him. Him and Michelle Stafford have great chemistry

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LUMI

Days was doing just fine with out him,and when he come on the show alot of vets were let go and the ratings whet down down down ,
and I hope he will go maybe 007 needs a new man for there movies LOL

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LUMILY

ya we went tho this just last year,he stayed and he will stay this time too,but I hope not,we got our HERO back John Black and thats a fact 🙂

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Dorothyg

If James Scott leave Days…I go too. He makes watching the show a joy. The best actor on the show. He is the reason I watch the show and his fan base is so large, Days will lose a lot of fans and it doesn’t matter who they bring back…

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sara

I’m in shock!!! No James No Days for me either!!

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Iakovos

The DAYS reboot surely will finds its way. I am giving DAYS a shot because of all the promises to focus on solid storytelling and truth to characters and histories. I will need some time to get acquainted. I like James Scott and hope he remains on the canvas.

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Mary

James is the reason I watch Days again. I can’t believe they’d let someone this popular go. Days hasn’t even gotten their reboot up and running yet. Why would they ditch this guy? Are they crazy, or don’t they know how to do business?

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Mary

James Scott as EJ Dimera is what has kept me watching Days for as long as I have. If he leaves I will no longer watch. And I have been talking to lots of people who feel the same way. Days please dont let him leave!

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R.J.

James Scott is the best thing about Days of Our Lives, His acting reaches a depth not associated with this type of show. If he were to leave, many would stop watching the show.

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LUMILY

If Y&R wanted James they would already have him

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Blake

Hope he stays. I’m sorry but he’s the only Days actor getting Emmy nominations these days. I like EJ, he shouldn’t be all bad nor all good. Should be a villian we love to hate. Running for mayor should be interesting.

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Chelsea

I hope he gets the contract worked out, I love James Scott as EJ. With JKJ (Philip) gone I doubt I would continue watching Days if James left too.

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Michael Jenkins

I am glad that he staying.

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cadence*

I don’t see any good news until James has signed a new contract with Days. He is a huge asset to the show and beloved by many viewers. I hope Days sees the error of their ways and re-signs this very talented actor immediately.

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violet

James Scott is the best and for me makes the show. I think they should show more of him rather than consider not renewing his contract. I wont watch DOOL any more if the take him off the show!!!

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48th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet: The Stars Return to Glitz and Glamour (PHOTOS)

June 21, 2021

Now here’s a first in Daytime Emmy history! The red carpet was actually held ahead of its broadcast, all as a part of keeping with a Covid-19 friendly and safe environment to bring back some of the glitz the award show usually brings to its fans.

While last year’s Daytime Emmy ceremonies were all virtual, this year’s brought the nominees and presenters together for a socially-distanced red carpet event to celebrate their nominations and to strike a pose in front of the paparazzi.

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Most of all the nominees from your favorite daytime dramas took part including: General Hospital’s Briana Henry, Briana Lane, Carolyn Hennesy, Cynthia Watros, Dominic Zamprogna, Donnell Turner, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jeff Kober, James Patrick Stuart, Katelyn MacMullen, Kim Delaney, Maurice Benard, Max Gail, Nancy Lee Grahn, Sonya Shepherd, Steve Burton, Sydney Mikayla, and Tajh Bellow.

From The Bold and the Beautiful attending were: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Darin Brooks, Tanner Novlan, and from The Young and the Restless Bryton James, Brytni Sarpi, Melissa Claire Egan, and Courtney Hope, as well as Days of our Lives’ Cady McClain, Deirdre Hall, Tamara Braun, Robert Scott Wilson, Wally Kurth, Victoria Konefal, George Delhoyo, Cady Mcclain, Victoria Platt, Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson.

Make sure to watch the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday night June 25th on CBS (8 p.m. EST).

Check out the images below from the Red Carpet. Then let us know who do you think wore it best via the comment section below!

GH Lead Actor nominee, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) looking cool on the red carpet.

Soap icon, GH's Genie Francis (Laura) a Lead Actress nominee this year for her heart-tugging performances.

The beautiful and dazzling, Brytni Sarpi (Elena) of Y&R.

GH Daytime Emmy nominees, Katelyn MacMullen (Willow) and Tajh Bellow (TJ).

Girl Power from B&B and Y&R! Heather Tom, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, and Courtney Hope.

GH's Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) a vision in green.

GH's Donnell Turner (Curtis) looking good on the carpet.

GH Supporting Actress Nominee, Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan) strikes a pose.

GH's Steve Burton, a Lead Actor nominee this year.

GH nominee for Guest Performer in a Drama Series, Briana Lane (ex-Brook Lynn).

DAYS Robert Scott Wilson, flanked by co-stars Deidre Hall and Jackée Harry.

B&B Supporting Actor nominee, Darin Brooks along with Emmy host, Sheryl Underwood.

Two-time Daytime Emmy Winner, and a nominee for her run as DAYS Jennifer ... Cady McClain.

GH's Carolyn Hennesy hits the red carpet and is a Supporting Actress nominee.

Y&R's Courtney Hope wows on the Daytime Emmy Red Carpet.

Real life love-birds Y&R's Brytni Sarpi and Bryton James with some Lorenza Rose Wine from the gifting area.

GH's Cynthia Watros (Nina) hits the carpet.

B&B's Diamond White (Paris) at her first Daytime Emmys event.

GH fan favorite and Lead Actress nominee, Finola Hughes (Anna).

Emmy nominees and on-screen siblings Genie Francis (Laura) and Jeff Kober (Cyrus) of General Hospital.

It's a CIN! Yup, it's a sin to be this gorgeous, right ?Check out DAYS Robert Scott Wilson and Emmy nominee Victoria Konefal.

Maurice Bernard, Max Gail, and Steve Burton - all nominees from General Hospital.

B&B's Lead Actress nominee, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood wows again on the carpet. (Steffy).

GH Supporting Actor nominee, James Patrick Stewart (Valentin) looking debonair.

Six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom (Katie, B&B).

GH's Guest Performer in a Drama Series nominee, the one and only Kim Delaney (Jackie).

A pregnant Lead Actress nominee Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan along with a former two-time winner, and cast mate, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis).

GH's Nancy Lee Grahn is nominated for her work as Alexis in the Lead Actress category.

GH's Younger Performer nominee Sydney Mikayla (Trina).

DAYS Tamara Braun bringing the glamor and another nomination in her stellar career.

B&B's Tanner Novlan (Finn) looking dashing.

DAYS nominee Victoria Konefal strikes a red carpet ready pose!

Everyone wants to take this home! Make sure to watch the Daytime Emmy broadcast Friday night on CBS.

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Raven Bowens is the New Chanel on DAYS

June 10, 2021

There has been a casting switcheroo at Days of our Lives. Precious Way is out in the role of Chanel Dupree and the part had been recast.

Way debuted on-screen back in March of 2021, but now comes word, first via Jason 47’s Facebook page, that Chanel will be played by actress Raven Bowens.

According to Soap Opera Digest, look for Bowens to first air on-screen on the July 6th episode. Apparently, she has been taping at the DAYS set since April.

Raven has previously appeared on All Rise, Insecure, The New Edition Story and Future Man.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

So, what do you think of the Chantal switch? Comment below.

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DAYS Alison Sweeney Previews the New EJami

June 6, 2021

Coming up on Days of our Lives, Dan Feurerriegel take over the role of EJ DiMera on-screen, and the character is making quite the timely, or untimely return to Salem now that Sami (Alison Sweeney) has been hitting the sheets with her ex-husband, Lucas (Bryan Dattilo).

Feurerriegel is stepping into the coveted role of EJ made soap-famous by James Scott, who left the series back in 2014 and never returned.

Now the question is can Sweeney and Feurerriegel strike soap gold with their re-imagined duo known as “EJami”?

In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Alison Sweeney opened up about the casting, working with Dan, and the future of EJami sharing: “To be honest, I was nervous when I heard they were recasting EJ. That’s a big role to fill, I mean, James Scott was definitely a fan favorite and EJ is such a memorable role in the story and certainly in Sami’s life.”

Sweeney said of sharing scenes with Feurerriegel, “Dan has been fantastic. I’ve really enjoyed working with him. He clearly understood the importance of the task ahead.”

As for what fans of EJami may be in for, Sweeney noted: ” I hope those ‘EJami’ fans see the couple they were so connected to, but of course, in a new, different way.”

So will you be giving the new EJami a chance? Looking forward to Dan’s debut, or are you Team Lumi all the way? Share your thoughts via the comment section below. But first check out this week’s promo for DAYS.