Days Of Our Lives
Nadia Bjorlin and John-Paul Lavoisier Exit Days of our Lives
Next week on Days of our Lives, look for the on-screen departures of Nadia Bjorlin and John-Paul Lavoisier as their characters, Chloe and Phillip, leave Salem and head to the Big Apple, together!
This marks the end of yet another run by Bjorlin as confirmed by Soap Opera Digest in their latest issue.
Since making her debut as Chloe (better known as ‘ghoul girl’) in 1999, she stayed with the show until 2003. Nadia returned and went on recurring status from 2004-2005, and again on-contract from 2007 through 2011.
Next, following appearances in 2013, 2015, by summer of 2016, Nadia was back on contract for another run through 2019. Chloe returned to Salem in the summer of 2020 and remained on-air through most of 2023.
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In story, after her attempts at rekindling her relationship with her ex Brady (Eric Martsolf), and then finding love with Xander (Paul Telfer), it all went bust. In recent episodes, Chloe learned Sarah was carrying Xander’s baby. When she admitted it to him, Xander went to be with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), leaving Chloe alone. However! In true soapy style, who should knock at her door, but her old flame, Phillip Kiriakis. With not much else to lose, Chloe agreed to move to New York City with Phillip to start their relationship and life anew.
As for JP Lavoisier, this marks the end of his short arc as Phillip. The former One Life to Live favorite, where he played Rex Balsom, was brought back to DAYS after they originally fired him, to reprise the role of Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Victor’s (the late John Aniston) son.
JP made his return during the episodes surrounding Victor Kiriakis’ memorial service. Lavoisier, previously took on the role of Phillip from 2015-2016.
So, sad to see Nadia and JP leave Days of our Lives? Would you have liked to see Phillip and Chloe’s romance connection 2.0 play out on episodes of the Peacock streaming soap opera, or do you feel that there would be just no room on the canvas at the moment to tell their story, pro? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Chloe will be missed. Not so much for the Phillip stand in. Hopefully when they inevitably return in a few months, it can be the real Phillip. And maybe in the meantime they will find out that Parker (definitely a SORASed teenager by now) was always Phillip’s son, and who ever changed his paternity to the Eggman used a forged DNA test.
Don’t expect Jay Kenneth Johnson to return anytime soon. Supposedly there is bad blood between him and DAYS. Personally I like JP in the role! Chloe is already back taping I guess so her exit won’t be that long. I am guessing things won’t work and she will leave Phillip and New York and return to Salem. Perhaps with a teen age Parker in tow! I actually liked her with Brady this last time around. I would like to see a reunion between them.
Why it is bad blood between Jay and Days? What went down? I like Jay as Phillip.
Like everything else in recent Days history, it was probably bad blood with Albert Alarr. So now that he’s gone, maybe that can be resolved?
Type in the hashtag #Phloe on X and you’ll see where everyone stands on this. The story of Philip & Chloe is THE BIGGEST missed opportunity by a shortsighted and completely negligent head writer. If #Days has any prayer of salvaging the legacy and quality of this show and iconic characters like Philip & Chloe played by the original actors Jay Kenneth Johnson and Nadia Bjorlin, then Ken Corday and Janet Druker need to reinvest in a head writer that gets it and gives a damn. Invest in character development and REAL in-depth storylines written in a thoughtful way.
Jay & Nadia x Philip & Chloe, and their fans deserved a million percent better then what they got these past couple years.
Hope to see Nadia & JAY back under the direction of Janet.
I am not a Days viewer, but enjoyed John Paul Lavoisier very much on OLTL.
I would be thrilled to see him turn up on GH.
I would like to see them in a 2.0 series like they are doing with some of the cast of DOOL with Ciara and Ben, Billie Reed and Carrie and Austin
I liked Chloe and Zander
I really like Zander .he doesn’t get a break …hopefully Sarah will get smart and want him back .but she’s weird now too …
Nooooooo I like Rex Brady
Rex Brady apparently didn’t like Rex Brady. He’s apparently given up acting and taken a job as a local news anchor in Reno Nevada. So once he ends his current run on Days, you won’t be likely to see him again. Unless you live in Reno.
Yes, they are cute together
I liked Chloe and Brady
The “2.0” series, as you call it (Beyond Salem) is no longer a thing, now that Days itself has moved to Peacock. Which is why you saw the all too brief return of Bo & Hope on the main show, when that was originally going to be the plot for “Beyond Salem 3”
JP Lavoisier Would be a great Lucky Spencer on GH it’s time for lucky to come home.
Agrees!
He’s much more suited to Dillon Quartermaine.
JP’s acting style isn’t right for Dillon Either,Mike. I think he could come back as Matt Drake, Maxie’s ex husband. He’s been out of jail for a while now and he can come back and reek habit.
Matt Drake was such an inconsequential character, I doubt they would bother bringing him back. They really only brought him on in the first place so they could try to reclaim the “Shawn & Belle” thing from Days, as they had previously done when they rewrote “Steve & Kayla” as “Stefan & Katherine”. For some reason, it didn’t work so well the second time.
Also, I doubt they would bother bringing back Matt in any form, now that Patrick & Noah are both long gone (Robin & Emma also, for that matter)
Oh please no! The guy who played Rick on B&B should come back, or better yet bring back Jonathan Jackson. GH ALSO needs to bring back Lulu.If it’s Emme Rylan or Julie Berman. I like Adam as Nikolas. Tyler Christopher would be great, but he is too Irresponsible and will get recast quickly. The guy who filled in for Michael during Covid would be good, but he’s too young. He used to be Noah on Y&R.
JP should be the next Lucas on General Hospital
Glad they R gone! Dumb story line!
Yes. Chloe & phillip are a good couple l e with a lot of history, but the DOOLS head writers never gave them a chance to allow their relationship bloom. But if they leave the show, please let them return at least as a recurring status, ,, because I believe they will be back, even just for short runs. Btu, I also love looking at JP LAVOSIER ,HE IS SO HOT!
Why can’t the producers find new actors instead of changing an actor from o ne character to another?
Agreed
Maybe she can join B&B as the Quinn recast she would be perfect
I dont think anyone could replace Rena Sofer as Quinn but she might come close. Howeever, there is no way she could be Wyatts mom.
I really love Chloe and Brady together get rid of Philip or change his character please please get rid of Sarah she is so damn boring please get rid of Sarah she is really really boring not to mention ugly also get rid of Stephanie she is another very boring character give Chloe and pretty a chance those two cannot hold a relationship for nothing give them a chance.
I want chloe abs brady together.they have a great connection. Zander and Sarah belong together..sick of the writer reading these couples apart.happy Johnny is back with his true love but knowing the writer that will be short lived
Love Nadia and her Chloe character. Yes, the writers missed an opportunity to really flesh out and evolve her and the OG Phillip storyline. Used to love her with Brady, but her and Phillio should have been happily together ever since when she initially came back the first time and they were divorced. Haven’t watched DOOL really in a long time, but in keeping up through here, I can see why. They have messes up so many couples and created storyline that dint make sense. Smh. Miss the 90’s and early 2000’s writers who seem to have understood the assignment.
I would like to see Chloe and Philip reunite in the future!
Sad to see Chloe/Nadia leave.
They should stay
JP Lavoisier is so cute they should keep him
Days is getting ridiculous I been watching this soap since coming to the US in 1969 and no one gets a happy life Sara lost her baby but it was stolen now Nicole come on writers you can do better story line like Xander and Alex also let Chad get Stephanie so please let Nicole and Eric get their baby also do you keep using the same actor for different roles can’t you get newer characters
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Preview: Xander Fights for His Life, Halloween in Salem, Lani Returns to the Salem PD
This week on all-new episodes of Days of our Lives streaming October 26-30 on Peacock; after Xander (Paul Telfer) has been shot by George (Michael Rose), and retaliates by firing a bullet his way, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) is on the scene!
In a key moment, Dr. Horton does everything she can to stabilize Xander in order to rush him to the hospital, which finds the two former loves rekindling many of the feels that brought them together in the first place.
The official Days of our Lives promo for the week also teases how Mason (Brandon Butler) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis) get a very unexpected caller which is Sophia (Rachel Boyd)!
Photo: Corday Productions
Meanwhile, Steve (Stephen Nichols) is heard saying, “Never give EJ DiMera the benefit of the doubt. You might learn to regret it!” Next, we see Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) appear to be hanging onto Steve’s every word.
Meanwhile, Lani (Sal Stowers) celebrates her return to the Salem PD, while many Salem residents get ready for Halloween.
Chad (Conner Floyd) and his son Thomas (Cole Gersmeyer) are ready for Fright Night, as is Kirsten (Stacy Haiduk)! But as things go in Salem, masks, hidden identities, and more make for mystery and mayhem! The conclusion of the promo shows an upset EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) throwing a book at the portrait of his father, Stefano DiMera. What has him so unglued?
Photo: Corday Productions
SPOILERS
Here’s a look at additional Days of our Lives spoilers for this week.
Monday, October 26
Brady gets devastating news.
Leo and Javi share an emotional moment.
Tuesday, October 27
Marlena hesitates to reach out to Dominic.
Kristen makes a confession to Lani.
Wednesday, October 28
Johnny faces down his father – and his future.
Stephanie gets surprising news from Alex.
Thursday, October 29
Johnny and Chanel receive wonderful news.
Brady and Sarah have a heart-to-heart conversation.
Friday, October 30
Sarah and Xander share an emotional reunion.
Julie breaks up with Foster.
Kristen ties up some loose ends.
Chad refuses to be intimidated by EJ.
Now below, check out this week’s DAYS promo entitled, “Spooky Salem.”
Then weigh-in: are you rooting for Sarah and Xander to get back together? What is EJ so upset about? Is it about his half-brother, Dominic Marino? What skullduggery might go down on Halloween night in Salem? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
Photo: NATAS
In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
For months now, Days of our Lives has teased the character of Dominic Marino. In recent weeks, viewers learned that Marino is on the down low working with Sami Brady’s (Alison Sweeney) apparent fiancé ‘Dante Vitali (Franco LoPresti), and that he is the never-before-heard-of child of Stefano DiMera (the late Joseph Mascolo) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall)!
Up until now, the Peacock streaming soap opera has never revealed his face, but that all seemed to change on the Tuesday, October 2o episode of DAYS. In story, Dante met Sami’s parents for the first time, Roman (Josh Taylor) and Marlena.
He shows them a photo of Dominic, which he happened to have on his own phone and even commented he kind of looked like he could be Marlena’s son. The photo, which has quickly made it around Soap Twitter/X, revealed that British-born actor Kyle Pryor is the man in the photo and eagle-eyed viewers actually located said photo on Pryor’s Instagram.
Photo: Peacock
Deadline revealed Pryor started taping at the end of 2025 and will first be seen in the role, on air Monday, November 2. In addition, Days will celebrate its 61st Anniversary with two special episodes featuring Dominic’s arrival, as well the returns of Tony and Anna DiMera, played respectively by Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley, on Friday, November 6 and Monday, November 9.
Those in the know, are are that Pryor previously held series regular roles on Australia’s Home and Away, and the UK’s Hollyoaks and guest starred on Emmerdale. In an ironic twist, Pryor appeared in the series Spartacus: Blood and Sand which is the same action series his apparent TV brother, Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera), once appeared in before coming to DAYS.
So excited to see Kyle Pryor take on the role of Dominic Marino as Days of our Lives sets its anniversary story to kick-off with is arrival in Salem? Share your thoughts in the comment section. And in case you missed our latest conversation with Conner Floyd (Chad DiMera) he weighs-in on how Dominic’s appearance will shake things up in Salem. You can check that out below.
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