Philip Kiriakis is a serious character and J.P.L. comes off very comedic at times. I wish him good luck with the role.

Although I usually prefer to see the person who originated the role to play the character when they come back, yet if they have to and or are going to recast Philip then he is an excellent choice and I am willing to give him a shot.

My first thought is he’s too old, but I guess I’m still thinking of Philip when he was younger. I’m glad to see the character back on the show. I enjoyed both Jay and Kyle as Philip.

When the news of Jason Cook’s return was announced by Michael Fairman I stated that Martha Madison should return as Belle and the return of Jay Kenneth Johnson as Philip would be gold.

The return of Martha as Belle has since been announced and now Philip is returning, but with someone else other than Jay. I think the recast Philip is at least silver and could turn to gold! I just hope Jay Kenneth Johnson was asked back.

DAYS means business!!!!!

Thank you Days’ gods. Finally! I wish it did not have to be as Philip K, but I will take him any way I can.

Wonderful news. JP did a terrific job creating Rex Balsom. I hope TPTB don’t give him a snail’s pace, convoluted story line like they gave his former on screen sister, Melissa Archer.

??? of all the returns -recasts : this is the most questionable

ie: Jay Kenneth Johnson was perfect with mom Kate and dad Victor

As a OLTL fan for many many years, I am always happy to see the actors from my show back on TV. I would have preferred that JP resurface on GH, but I am happy for him and for Days. JP was always a fan favorite on OLTL and sure he will be on Days as well! I just might have to start watching to see him and Kassie DePaiva!

JPL is awesome! Days is lucky to have him. Great news.

Happy news! I really enjoyed both Jay and Kyle as Philip, but I think JPL will be great in the role.

John-Paul Lavoisier is a fantastic choice of recast for Phillip Kiriakis. Jay Kenneth Johnson was someone whose acting I hated watching, and Kyle Brandt was fantastic in the role, but I just don’t see him coming back. JP is perfect for the role, and this is leading me to believe a re-visit of the Belle and Phillip storyline is coming. More returns and excellent recasts like this are truly going to make Days of Our Lives a soap opera that is not to be missed right now!

Dont know why they thought the show needed Philip back.

excellent casting, John-P is perfect! this a five gold star rating for Days Casting…

SCORE!

I m excited so see him back on daytime again. I think he will be a great phillip and can’t wait to see the chemistry between the other charachters.

This is an absolute home run!!!!!!! He was fantastic on OLTL and I know he will bring spice to DAYS!!! I forsee a Shawn/Belle/Phillip triangle being revisited!!!!! Days is pulling out ALL the stops!!!! I hope they don’t repair him with Chloe!!! I would rather them bring MiMi back or even Cassie!!!! Although Cassie couldn’t date Shawn or Phillip, as she is a Brady/Roberts, so there goes that!!! Cassie was a feisty mess and I miss her!!!!! Looking forward to JPL on Days!!!!!!!

If only they would bring Vivienne back they wasted her they last go around but with the new writing regime a take over of Titian to get back at Kate and be the powerful business woman she is would be great.

This is awesome casting news!! I have been waiting for some soap to pick him up! What would be really cool is if him and Farrah Fath could reunite, this time as Phillip and Mimi. One thing to nitpick about….Parker should have stayed Phillip’s! The hasty rewrite to make Daniel the father never made sense, and was just one of many moves made to further cement his place on the canvas. JPL could have played either of Kate’s MIA sons, Rex or Phillip. I liked Jay Kenneth on his first go round as an easy going kid, bUT his return… Read more »

Would’ve rather seen him as the new Dillon Quartermiane on GH…

Oh my gosh, they need to bring back Mimi now!!! Aww, I LOVE jpl!! Good job days!

I am so glad that days of our lives is bring back philip kiriakis because he is so need in salem.

cant wait for some shawn d / belle/ phillip sorridness!!!!
now clean up the canvas and get rid of fake chad, useless ben and get abigail into the mix with phillip!
too bad the gorgeous jay kenneth is not returning as phillip but i guess im being greedy! lol, im good enough with jason cook! favorite couple .. shawn d and belle!!!
days is going to kill it this fall!!!! thank you powers that be!!!

I have never seen him before so really don’t know. But I liked the previous Philip, especially with Chloie

I’m glad that John Paul is back, too.

This can go either way. He often went over-the-top while playing Rex. I hope he doesn’t do the same schtick playing Phillip. The last thing we need is another Roger Howarth playing Roger Howarth in every role he plays.

I would prefer Jay Kenneth Johnson as Philip.

He would fit better as a recast of Rex Brady. I always thought he would’ve made a good Rex recast.

With Belle, Shawn and Claire back I guess it was only a matter of time Phillip came back. All we need is Chloe, Mimi and Jan returning and the entire Scooby gang would be in place. Bringing back all of these characters would allow for a great wrong to be righted though. Phillip’s son Pocket was given inexplicably up for adoption. No way would Victor or Kate i written correctly ever have allowed that in a million years. I know Victor got that kid back some kind of way. Pocket is related to both Ciara and Claire so unless its… Read more »

Thank God someone snapped this talented guy up, although he would’ve made a kick-ass Billy Abbott.
but at least now Phillip will have some personality.

This sucks I want Jay K Johnson back
as Philip.I’d rather see a familiar face
plus have been wanting to see Jay & Jason
& Martha,and even Nadia who played
Chloe reunite.
I’m not excited about this guy

Fa b ulous. His mom and dad are thrilled for him and Bambi is the mom!!!!! I miss not seeing him every day. His grammy would be so proud. She is no longer with us but always called OLTL “John -Paul’s show”!!!

I really liked Jay Johnson playing Phlip. Sometimes I wish they would bring back original people who portrayed the characters we loved. Then sometimes we need to see what the new people bring to the show. Like the new now deceased Will Horton, didn’t like the new one but loved the old.

He looks so much like another character who used to be on the show years ago, Scott Reeves.

He’s way to old to be Phillip. Bad casting 🙁

I think he will do great. Loved him on one life.

This new Phillip is not Phillip. I’ve watched Days for 23 years. This guy is less than thrilling in the role of Phillip.

So far, not impressed. Plz, do something with his hair.

Very disappointed with the recast. Bring back Jay please!!! At least do something with his hair. It’s terrible

This picture is not what he looks like on the show~ not happy with him as philip

Too old bring back the last philip and remember no leg