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Isabel Durant Exiting Days of our Lives

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Claire is set to exit Salem next week on NBC’s Days of our Lives ending the run of Australian-born actress Isabel Durant.

Isabel took over the role from Olivia Rose Keegan, who had previously won a Daytime Emmy for her work.

Durant began on DAYS back in the fall of 2020, after Keegan played the role for the five previous years.

According to Soaps.com, look for Claire to get an offer she can’t refuse and head out of Salem on the upcoming Friday, August 20th episode of the NBC sudser.

So, will you miss Isabel as Claire? Comment below.

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Word here in Hell is that Theo won’t be going back to South Africa alone. At this rate, there will be more Salem natives on the African continent than actually in Salem before too long.

And since we all know (from spoilers about the Peacock spinoff) that Ciara’s amnesia will be cured miraculously any day now, well why the Hell wouldn’t Theo want to take one of his actual ex-girlfriends with him??

Kind of a bummer though… I actually liked this version of Claire. Even if she was literally older than her own mother should be (a 28 year old, playing the daughter of somebody who was born in 1994… that’s crazier math than the whole Daniel “Eggman” Jonas saga!)

That’s not how it works. When a character is SORASed their birthdate changes.

I really liked her take on Claire. The character was more likable and more mature as played by her. I will miss her and wish her the best of luck!

I really like Isabel’s portrayal of Claire. If she must go, I’m glad they are not doing another Claire re-cast. Maybe she can return one day. Wishing her the best.

She’s a wonderful actress but she was never Claire. It just did not work.

To each their own! I prefer her to the original Claire.

Disappointing. As right as Beyond Salem seems to be going (for the most part), Days of Our Lives keeps getting it wrong.

Personally, I like her. She did a great job playing a more mature Claire. I hope they bring Claire back to Salem soon no matter who plays her. I’m pretty invested in the character and will miss her storyline.

This is a bit of a shocker, maybe not. Though, I felt like DAYS was truly invested in the “Claire” character by recasting the role. While I am not a fan of Isabel Durant’s Claire, at all. I wish her the best. She tried. I do hope this paves the way for the return of Emmy award winner, Olivia Rose Keegan to reclaim her part as Claire later in the year. On-contract, too. Return to DAYS Olivia!!! You were brilliant as Claire Brady.

Jeremy,
So sorry, but did not like O.R.K in the role of Claire. Any reasons would be hurtful or insulting to her.

So, why bother and comment on my post?

Jeremy
Oh, I don’t know , I guess I just felt dissagreeable that day.

I respectfully disagree! Isabelle was much better in the role! Olivia chose to leave!

I’ve already read your other posts and opinions on your preference of the actress in this discussion thread. Also, do note that the current actress’s name is spelled… Isabel!!!

Phil,
Watch out he’s after you too, and be sure and check your spelling from now on, ha,ha.

I believe we will see “our” Ms. Keegan, ala revolving door. which is what i truly thought, as she had landed a “recurring” role ? and for time off. KUDOS to @DAYS for all the in and outs… truly trying to mine the past and present co-workers. Olivia Rose is a mindset , untapped… oh she just captivates AND REELs her own

I wish Isabel the best… she got her “feet wet” so to speak ?!?! hopefully nested, and cache herself. take care

dag! okay , out the door

1. Olivia rose Keegan… doors open
2. I’d like to see the nuRECAST of Sonny… make a few trips to Salem. have to
3. “beyond DAYS” okay… i’ll watch… just so beyond the moon that Christie Clark is back w/Austin. oh lordy.. @DAYS should you HIRE back a new leading lady in Carrie… PLEASE lets do it !!!! she’s a marvel… Rafe is her MAN !

What a shame I really liked her.I wonder who if any will replace her.

Yes, will the old Clair be coming back?

Yes, I like this Clair. I wish her best of luck. Are they bringing the old Clair back?

No, “Old Claire” chose to leave.

She did okay, but Olivia was better. Sad to see Claire leave though.

I will miss Isabel Durant’s Claire. I hope I see her in other projects.

She is such a great onscreen presence. Why on earth couldn’t she have become a major character?
Perhaps she could return soon with news of finding ( SOMEONE OR SOMETHING) that DOOL simply cannot live without. Even a look-alike character would be good.

Yes I will. But I hope she returns soon

Isabel Durant! You will be missed! Thank you for your fantastic work!

I, for one, was initially disappointed that a new actress (Durant) would be playing Claire. But Durant won me over instantly. She’s a great actress who plays the role believably, and she has great chemistry with the other actors.

I have said this before: If DOOL could maintain any sense of consistency from one month to the next, the viewers might be more invested in the soap. Instead, month after month, cast changes are fast and furious. There is never any stability…

I hope that better days are ahead for Isabel Durant and that we see her onscreen again soon, if not back on DOOL, then elsewhere.

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Win a Private Game Night with Soap Stars and Help Children in Need for the Holidays

Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, DAYS) is back with her annual toy drive for children through the holidays through her fundraiser in her effort to raise 25,000 toys for children in need each fall through Christmas is Not Cancelled to benefit Toys for Tots.

This week, fans have the opportunity to win a private zoom game night with none other than: Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea, Y&R), Kirsten Storms (Maxie, GH), Emme Rylan (Ex-Lulu, GH), Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS), Rob Scott Wilson (Alex, DAYS) Ali Sweeney (Sami, DAYS), and Lilley herself, by giving a toy to a child in need via ChristmasIsNotCancelled.com website.

According to the site: “One Lucky Winner will be tuning in for a night of glamour, giggles, and game-winning moments, including: VIP Access to Your Soap Opera Faves: Join the virtual party with stars from your favorite daytime dramas! Prepare for drama on and off the screen as you chat, laugh, and bond over shared soap secrets.”

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Lilley shares: “By participating in this prize drawing, you will directly contribute to providing joy and happiness to underserved children during a challenging time in their lives, creating positive holiday memories!”

For more info on how you can win, make sure to visit ChristmasIsNotCancelled.com

So, would you like to have a special ‘game night’ with this bevy of soap stars? Check out the opportunity, and let us know via the comment section below

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Morgan Fairchild, Nicollette Sheridan & Donna Mills Visit ‘Tamron Hall’ to Talk ‘Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas’

UPDATED: Monday November 27th, soap opera favorites, Morgan Fairchild (GH, ex-DAYS, DFT, The City, Dallas, Falcon Crest et al), Nicollette Sheridan (ex-Knots Landing) and Donna Mills (ex-Knots Landing) visit with Tamron Hall on her syndicated talk show. (find times in your area here).

The trio is set to give some inside intel to Tamron on their highly-anticipating holiday film, Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas, set to premiere on Lifetime on Saturday, December 2nd (8pm ET/7Pm CT) and streams next day.

As previously reported, Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas also stars Linda Gray (Dallas) and Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnati) and in story, five glamorous ‘80s soap opera stars reunite to share the spotlight to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running soap opera.

The producer, Alex (Travis Burns) and director Nell (Taylor Ann Thompson), old college friends, do their best to keep things on the rails but as the ladies come together, old rivalries resurface that threaten to tear the whole production apart. With the show nearly canceled before it even begins due to the ladies’ famous diva behavior, they reluctantly agree to set aside their differences and past secrets to “act” as if they all still love each other.  When old sparks reignite between Alex and Nell, the ladies become eager to play cupid and conspire to bring the couple together. Along the way, the divas also discover that the love between them all is still very strong too.

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Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas also stars Christopher Atkins, Patrika Darbo (ex-DAYS, B&B, The Bay), Alec Mapa, and Mills’s daughter, Chloe Mills. In addition, the holiday film features a theme song performed by none other than ’80s pop star Tiffany.

Check out the official trailer for ‘Ladies of the ’80s’ starring Donna, Nicollette, Linda, Morgan and Loni below, followed by the Tamron Hall Show segment.

Now let us know, are you looking forward to watching Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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DAYS Arianne Zucker On Baby Switch Storyline: “It’s Heartbreaking to Watch What Nicole Has Been Going Through”

On Days of our Lives, a soap opera which has had more than its fair share of baby switch storylines over the years, viewers have watched in anguished now that Nicole Walker DiMera (Arianne Zucker) is the next victim of this heinous plot twist.

Making it all the more ironic is years ago, Nicole illegally took Sami’s daughter, Sydney after she suffered a miscarriage and tried to pass it off as her own, only for it to backfire in now classic scenes between Zucker and Alison Sweeney.

Now in 2023, it’s Nicole’s turn to have a ‘switch’ perpetrated on her, this time by Sloan (Jessica Serfaty) and the shifty Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) as the ringmasters.

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The baby named “Jude” is actually Eric’s (Nicole’s all-time love) biological son, but Nicole has thought this whole time her baby daddy was EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), her current husband – thanks to more skullduggery from Sloan switching the DNA paternity results.

According to an interview in the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine, posted as an Instagram story on the Days of our Lives official show account,Nicole will get more of a clue as to what what happened behind her back, and to the unthinkable for a mother and her newborn baby, after she holds Eric’s “adopted” son Jude. It is then, she feels a strong bond with the little bundle of joy.  Remember, Nicole gave birth at the side of a road after getting into a car accident when Dimitri (Peter Porte) and Leo (Greg Rikaart) were driving the other care while they were on the run and trying to get to Dr. Rolf’s submarine.  Not the best of circumstances for a new mom, but was later told her baby had died.

Zucker expressed: “She (Nicole) feels there’s a possibility this baby is hers. Nicole knows that Sloan is sly. Nicole has an issue with postpartum depression as we saw with the last baby-switch storyline. She’s going to put all of those things together and think this has to be her baby.”

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In the end, the longtime fan favorite, shared, “It’s heartbreaking to watch what Nicole had been going through.” It certainly has! With many Days of our Lives fans screaming “Emmy” for Zucker and Dan Feuerriegel as the “grieving parents.”

So, what do you think about the Nicole/Sloan baby switch storyline? Are you over it and want it to end sooner than later? What do you think about the performance of Arianne Zucker within it? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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