Coming up on Days of our Lives, both Lani and Eli Grant will be written off the canvas to facilitate the departures of Lamon Archey (Eli) and Sal Stowers (Lani).

According to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Archey who stepped into the role in 2017, has made the decision to leave the long-running NBC soap opera, and will last air the week of July 4.

As for Stowers, she will last air on Friday, July 1st, and given her current storyline, it looks like Lani, who has confessed to murdering TJ (William Christian), will either be sent to prison, or will exit Salem with Eli.

This would not be the first-time that Stowers has departed DAYS.  After her debut in 2015, she was off the Salem canvas for a six-month break in 2016, before returning to the show through 2022.

We will share more information on Lamon and Sal’s exits as it comes to light.

For now, how do you feel about Lamon and Sal leaving Days of our Lives? Comment below.

The Daytime Emmys are just three days away when the gold statuettes are handed out on the 49th Annual Awards Show telecast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Friday night, June 24th (9pm EST).

Ahead of the ceremonies, NATAS President and CEO, Adam Sharp, spoke to Variety to give some details of what viewers may be on the lookout for when the broadcast returns, with an all-live presentation for the first time since 2019, and through the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused it to pivot to virtual ceremonies for the last two years.

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Now, Sharp shares that with the previously announced realignment that will see Children’s & Family programming having its own Emmy that, “The telecast will be very squarely focused on the dramas, talk shows and game shows.”  He also adds: “It will be a bit more focused.”

With an audience present this year, Sharp is counting on the live element to heighten the awards night fun and drama. expressing, “Hopefully that  excitement conveys to the viewers.  I think you’ll see us try to put a lot of that interaction on display.”

This year’s Daytime Emmys will feature 14 categories which Sharp hopes streamlines the broadcast and keeps it to a tight two-hour celebration of daytime.

Previously, NATAS and the TV Academy (which administers the Primetime Emmys), decided to move away from day part distinctions and focus more on genre. In addition, streaming series featuring soap notables, such as Studio City and The Bay, will be competing for nomination slots in September’s Primetime Emmys.

So, looking forward to this year’s Daytime Emmy telecast? Comment below.

Last night on Saturday, June 18th, some of the stars from your favorite daytime dramas were on-hand to give out or win a Daytime Emmy at the 49th annual Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony. The event was streamed live on the NATAS Emmy website and on their OTT app and was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.

You can see the complete list of winners here.

Hitting the red carpet from The Young and the Restless were: Ptosha Storey, Bryton James, Kate Linder and Cait Fairbanks. General Hospital was represented by Tajh Bellow, Haley Pullos and Robert Gossett.

Days of our Lives Raven Bowens was a presenter during the show, and Michael Lowry made an appearance being a nominee for ‘Guest Performer’.

The Bold and the Beautiful was represented by Jennifer Gareis and Naomi Matsuda, and their castmate, Ted King (Jack), took home the final award of the evening for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series.

Make sure to watch the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday night, June 24th on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Now, check out some of the red carpet moments from the Creative Arts and Lifestyle Daytime Emmys below, and let us know who you think looked dapper, pretty, and dressed to impress, in the comment section.

B&B's Naomi Matsuda was a Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series Nominee.

Y&R's Nancy Nayor and Greg Salmon took home the prize for Outstanding Casting.

Y&R's Cait Fairbanks (Tessa) a nominee for Outstanding Original Song.

Y&R's Ptosha Storey brought her A-game as Naya in her nominated Guest Performance.

GH's Taj Bellow presented some gold hardware to the lucky winners at the Daytime Emmys.

GH's Robert Gossett, a nominee for Outstanding Guest Performer takes to the carpet.

Friends for Life! - B&B's Jennifer Gareis with Y&R and DAYS alum, Tamara Clatterbuck!

Two-time Emmy winner, Bryton James (Devon) of The Young and the Restless.

GH's Haley Pullos strikes a pose.

B&B's Jennifer Gareis was a presenter along with DAYS Raven Bowens.

Ted King wins his first ever Daytime Emmy for his work as Jack on B&B.

Former AMC favorite, Michael Lowry was a nominee for his work on DAYS.

Y&R's Kate Linder was presenter on-stage alongside GH's Tajh Bellow.

Photos: JPI